Little Hollows Pasta in Bristol, City of

Love this place and am very lucky to live only a few minutes walk away. I organise 1 or 2 meals a year (for 20+ years) for ex-work colleagues;.LHP ("Little Hollows Pasta") is the favourite (for its food, front of house staff and relaxed atmosphere). For that and for _any_ special occasion (friends - UK and overseas, family) I'd try to go there, when I'm booking for 6 or fewer people. Every time I get 100% positive feedback. During 'COVID', when it sold coffee and pastries, I'd go there most days at the end of my run. Given the choice of any restaurant anywhere, LHP is where I'd choose. And given what it offers, it's great value.

A really special restaurant with delicious food. Great veggie options too. Their tiramisu is amazing!

We visited for the first time this weekend, having walked past the restaurant dozens of times in the past, after a glowing recommendation of from a friend. We weren’t disappointed! A fabulous meal with a modest but well chosen wine list. Top-notch friendly service and a laid back atmosphere. We’ll be back!

Outrageously good food, I stumbled across this place out of sheer luck a few visits to Bristol ago and now make a point of booking in advance before I make my trip, just to make sure I get a table (never had a problem with the booking system). Authentic, welcoming and incredibly good at their craft. Can’t recommend enough!

Had to cancel a trip to Italy and while I can't say for sure whether this is a replacement, one of the pastas was good enough that it brought my partner to happy tears. Can't recommend a stop here enough.

My favourite restaurant in Bristol!

I've been to the restaurant a handful of times over a couple of years since it opened. Every time it hits the spot. One key memory was a lunch on a Saturday in the summer sunshine in the back garden eating a filled pasta that was the best I've ever had (all I remember is that it had sweetcorn inside and some kind of saffron butter). On a road with some other great restaurants but it holds its own amongst them.

Unbelievable pasta, fab staff, great atmosphere 💛

We have eaten here twice and had fantastic service, food and wine both times. It’s clear that there is a lot of love and effort in everything about this restaurant, would very much recommend a visit to anyone x

The pasta here is freshly made and very good. There's a good variety of main and side plates to choose from, which can vary with the seasons. The staff were very nice and served us promptly. The actual restaurant has a very nice layout and atmosphere to it. This is one of the many gems on Chandos road!

Every time I go to LHP it is an exquisite experience from start to finish. I love the stripped back traditional interior which lets the food do the talking, as it rightly should. From fresh pasta in the window on display to generous portion sizes and stunning flavour combinations - LHP delivers the most fantastic pasta at reasonable prices for the quality and artistry on the plate. The team provide an attentive service and nothing is too much trouble. A must visit for any fan of Italian cuisine! Don’t forget to try the tiramisu too! Counting down the day until my next visit 😊

We've been to Little Hollows for a few special occasion dinners and it never disappoints. The food is exceptional, every item on the menu sounds incredible. I'm vegan and the options on there are always brilliant and so delicious. My most recent visit, 10th October was testament to this. The pumpkin pasta was phenomenal and the cherry and chocolate mousse a real treat! Little Hollows is so warm and welcoming. The atmosphere feels relaxed and so inviting, like you're having dinner at a close friend's home. The staff are always personable and friendly. They always have great recommendations and are very attentive. Thank you for another wonderful evening. We'll be back soon!

Incredible pasta, super friendly and knowledgeable staff. A perfect neighbour restaurant.

Incredible pasta served in a cool cafe vibe. You won’t get a better pasta in Bristol x

One of our favourite places to eat in Bristol. Authentic, delicious food!

Unbelievably good pasta, the best you can find in Bristol. The ambience, the staff, and every dish I’ve ever ordered (on multiple visits) has been 10/10. Go, you won’t regret it

Had a fantastic birthday lunch here last week! The atmosphere, service, food and wine were all faultless. Will definitely be back.

From the moment you step in, you're embraced by the warm ambiance of this charming pasta joint. The staff's friendly demeanor adds to the inviting atmosphere. What sets this place apart are the unique flavors woven into each dish, elevating traditional pasta to a culinary adventure. A must-visit for anyone craving comfort food with a twist. Great wine selection too.

We went to Little Hollows to celebrate my boyfriends birthday and we had an absolute treat. Opted for the fish of the day starter, and then some delicious pasta dishes however everything on that menu looked spectacular and being able the actual pasta being make as we were sitting there was unbelievable. Honestly, I would recommend everyone to go. Also had a delicious bottle or red bubbles and the wine selection was really interesting.

An absolutely incredible restaurant. So much love in everything they do, the service is amazing, the food is out of this world

5 of us visited for an amazing lunch a couple of weeks ago to celebrate my husbands birthday. Such a lovely chilled out atmosphere, excellent food, drink and service. Just the right amount of dishes on the menu, and well curated. Plenty of beautiful wines on offer and the best 0% sparkling wine I’ve ever tasted. We each had a selection of different small plates and pastas and every single one was outstanding. We were definitely too full, but couldn’t resist dessert. It did not disappoint! Will 100% be back, amazing little neighbourhood spot! Thank you for looking after us.

amazing place and food! such a hidden gem.

Best pasta of my life!! Served up in a lovely environment with kind, courteous staff who were more than happy to explain all the Italian we didn't understand 😅

My absolute favourite restaurant - the pasta is sensational, incredible flavours and a tiramisu is a dream.

Gorgeous place. Special pasta that you can't find often in the UK. Will be back x

Lived down the road and have been going since the first week they opened as often as possible. The BEST pasta I’ve ever had. Absolutely loved it there. Sadly we have moved away now we miss being able to pop in for a cheeky midweek lunch!

This place is consistently amazing! Thank you

My favourite pasta place - such lovely food and vibe

Had had little hollows on my list for a while and it did not disappoint. The food was divine, service was great and the atmosphere was relaxed and friendly (we were there for Saturday lunch). Really enjoyed my glass of uva non grata too. Will definitely go back!

Truly one of Bristol’s best. You can go again and again and never be disappointed!

Superb fresh flavours. Simple and delicious with such a pleasant relaxed atmosphere.

Made a booking on Thu for Sat eve at 8pm. I never received a confirmation email so I called on Sat to confirm. I was informed that they did not have my booking. They explained that sometimes if the card transaction go through, they do not receive the booking request. I informed them checked my bank app and the nominal transaction had been taken. I asked if they could fit us in anyway but the only time they had was 5pm, which is ridiculously early for most people. No offer of another time/date or further explanation about why the reservation was not taken. Very hard to get a table elsewhere somewhere decent on the same day. Just sloppy customer service. Need a better reservation system.

Great little neighbourhood restaurant doing things in the right way.

Living in Perth Aus, anytime we go back to Bristol to see friends & family a visit to Little Hollows is top priority for my wife and I. One of our all time favourite places to eat.

My favourite restaurant for pasta in Bristol without a doubt! The staff are so lovely and the restaurant is gorgeous inside. The food is incredible and never disappoints. I’ve been for my birthday 3 years in a row and loved it every time.

Fantastic food and lovely staff. One of my favourite spots for lunch.

Best place in Bristol for pasta. Wondered whether reviewing was a good idea as in theory it would make it harder to get a spot - but such good food and atmosphere that I’d love for more people to experience this gem of a spot. Such friendly staff and super chilled atmosphere. Love the vibes and the food is unreal.

Went for lunch, fixed price 3 courses. £25 each with add ons. All the food was spot on, the staff were awesome. 2 bottles of wine were consumed and the total bill was £165. Cant fault anything food wise, the only issue was cold plates which resulted in cool spots in the food. Brilliant.

Fantastic food and service, the panna cotta particular highlight

We went with our 5 month old baby and could not rate the service any higher - they were extremely accomodating and specifically didn't book the table next to us to ensure there was space for the buggy. The food was delicious and the pasta so fresh! Definitely recommend to all!

Delicious food vibrant and friendly atmosphere and lovely staff

Fabulous evening at LITTLE HOLLOWS with friends. All plates were swept clean, especially the amazing pasta main courses - all absolutely fabulous. Only possible improvement, turn down/off the background music, you don’t need it.

If you like fresh pasta and vibrant surroundings, this place is a must. This small restaurant is part of the Chandos road scene, All the pasta is made fresh, and the prices are very reasonable. A very interesting wine flight informs the wine I am buying a month after my visit. The simple venue can make it quite loud, so it could be a problem if your hearing isn't great, but excellent service from very professional staff will ensure you don't regret going.

What a lovely way to spend an afternoon having lunch! This place is super friendly and welcoming. We spent an amazing couple of hours in the sunny garden space. The lunch set menu was a steal. My veggie friend has lots of options. Favourite was the bruscetta of the day. Pasta cooked perfectly. Quite heavy on the butter, so would suggest bread to mop up. Extensive wine list and we opted for a Summery/ Autumnal orange wine. I want to treat all my friends to lunch in this beautiful and charming restaurant. Our waitress was great. Food was great. No complaints

One of my favourite restaurants. Simply lovely.

The pasta was nothing special, which was disappointing since we had high expectations after having this place on our list for a year. However, the staff were incredibly nice and the pistachio tiramisu was delicious. For the price, we expected a more comfortable seating and table experience.

This is one of my favourite pasta restaurants. The food is delicious and flavoursome, the people who work here are really great and it has a vibrant atmosphere. We ate nocellara olives, a filled pasta with pine nuts and sheep's curd which has a slightly autumnal nutty flavour, and pistachio tiramisu.

Nice little place and lovely good quality food but we did find it pricey, and the mains menu, with only 5 dishes, is quite limited, with only one dish being non-vegetarian. We went with our kids (ages 6 & 8) and the mains were a bit too sophisticated for them so the lovely staff kindly suggested making them some off-menu cheesy/tomato pasta, which was delicious… unfortunately the portions were tiny, more like for toddlers- our strapping lad was hungry half an hour later. We still ended up paying over £100- having had only one small glass of wine (mine!) and 2 desserts. Our mains were nice but a bit bland… not sure I get all the hype.

The food was superb. Our waitress was very helpful and friendly. We will definitely be coming back soon! Overall a great experience!

Really lovely place, great food and well priced.

One of the best dining experiences I have had in Bristol. From the staff, to the food, to the ambience, everything was ten/ ten (we had a small plate of the fish of the day, lamb ragu with ravioli and tiramisu).

Today was my birthday and we decided to go this place and at the end of the meal we had amazing pistachio tiramisu It’s absolutely so delicious And the other food was tasty as well but portions was small for us 🙈 and it was overpriced But It’s worth it!! Staff was so kind and helpful Place is small and have cute garden area

Best pasta we've ever had! Extremely friendly staff who gave us candles in our dessert for our birthdays. We sat outside in the lovely little courtyard. Delicious wine too. Very reasonable lunch set menu!

Food was good but bruschetta has been taken off the menu which was disappointing.

Had a lovely 2 course lunch here recently. They make their own pasta ... they make it at the front of the restaurant, so you can see it being made ... and it's a lovely eggy yellow. Had vegetarian option for main course which had a lovely light lemony sauce and had a beautiful tiramisu for desert. Would try to book outside table next time ... weather depending. Great for lovers of pasta.

It went quickly from amazing to rubbish, gorgeous service initially and very warm welcome, great recommendations for food and wine. But after an hour the restaurant had started to clear out, waiting staff eating at a table joined by a friend, seemed a bit strange to see staff eating near customers with their mates: service changed, pressured to order dessert/final drinks and uncomfortable pressure to wrap up and get out. Starters ok, bland, undercooked greens; Main dish (courgette, tarragon pasta) was basic and bland: pasta too tough. Overall wouldn’t go back. Felt rushed and unwelcome. Was only there 1 hour 45

Good food! And it’s a very cosy restaurant. You must get the olives for the table, I would go back again just for them.

Absolutely lovely food! Superb fresh pasta by Chris, with delicious sauces and fillings. The tiramisu is probably the best I’ve had!

My daughter and I booked Little Hollows to celebrate her 30th birthday. Although it was a weekday lunchtime it was quite busy which is always a good sign. Service was friendly and efficient. As other reviewers have said, the menu is very small but the quality of the food is excellent. We both had the same: Bruschetta of the day, and agnolotti - they were delicious. My only complaint would be the extremely high price for a very ordinary bottle of rosé at £29, more expensive than the 3 course menu! All in all a lovely little place with very good pasta.

Friendly service, great food and atmosphere. Fresh pasta is 🤌🏻. Shame I didn't save room for dessert as the tiramisu looked delicious!

Exceptional food and staff - the courgette Tagliolini was a stand out for us! Really unique. Pistachio tiramisu was lovely also. I’ll definitely be back.

Just brilliant. Food, service, ambience as good as I've experienced at any restaurant in the world.

Great restaurant! Amazingly tasty pasta and friendly, smiley service from all the staff! Will definitely be going back to Little Hollows! 👌🏼

Excellent food and great service! Would 100% recommend.

Had a lovely lunch at little hollows. We sat in the garden which was nice, we were both incredibly full by the end of it and would definitely come again when the menu changes to try some new things!

Worth a visit! Freshly made pasta that's always perfectly cooked. Staff are super friendly and attentive. Worth a visit!

If you've made it far enough to read this review just go make a reservation. The tomatoes are fresh, the dishes are elegantly simple, and the vibes are great. Perfect spot for date night.

Perfect afternoon in the garden. Exquisite food and the loveliest staff with my two year old grandson who also ate a big bowl of cheese pasta. Faultless in every way.

The food here is other worldly. We had the Agnolotti dish which was a simple Dish with fior di latte and tomato in a stuffed pasta and it swear on my life we have never tasted anything so incredible. My wife had the spaghetti with mussels with Amalfi lemon oil and it was to die for. What is incredible is the dishes are so reasonable - £18 and £19 respectively. We were already thinking about moving down to Bristol from London and I think this might have just cemented the deal for us. Well done to Chris, and especially Laura and Jen who were so so attentive and we couldn’t recommend more highly. Beautiful food. We will be back.

This place is fantastic. There fresh pasta that you can see being made everyday when you walk past is amazing. Simple but extremely delicious dishes and the service is always first class. Three course lunch menu is only £26!

Lovely food and they have the service spot on- friendly, knowledgeable and unrushed. Thoroughly recommend.

I simply cannot recommend Little Hollows Pasta enough, the food was absolutely sensational and the service was excellent. My wife and I were visiting family and discovered it on the Michelin guide, a place it well deserves. We can’t wait to visit again.

Absolutely fantastic restaurant. Would thoroughly recommend. Lovely welcome from friendly staff, delicious food and great wine list. If you're staying in Bristol it's worth seeking it out. Can't rate it highly enough.

First visit to this wonderful restaurant yesterday and it will not be the last Everything was absolutely perfect couldn’t fault a thing .

Eight different styles of pasta made on the premises so there should be something for everyone. We went with friends, the first visit for all of us, one is gluten intolerant but that wasn't a problem. Do ask about all the pasta options as not all the names are obvious. Two had agnolotti (ravioli type) in a butter sauce, one had bucatini (a thicker spaghetti) with a tomato based topping, the last had fish and salad. The pastas were delicious as was the fish and salad, plenty of parmesan (extra£1.50), all washed down with a bottle of Sangiovesi. It was lunchtime but almost full, it did become quite noisy. Staff were friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. We had desserts and coffees, the whole lot for £40pp.

Maybe we expected too much after hearing good opinions about this place. Sadly it didn’t live up to the hype. Service was great, our waitress was attentive and nice. However the food lacked flavour. I had a seafood spaghetti and it wasn’t anything special. It wasn’t horrible either, but it lacked flavour.

Starters and mains were lovely. Fresh, hand-made pasta was very nice. Staff were great as was the service. Dessert was the highlight - The Pistachio Tiramisu was literally the best thing I've ever eaten!

Have heard a lot about Little Hollows. I thought it was okay but not amazing. In general the food tasted good. Personally I don't like the style of having bread crumbs over pasta but others might like it.

Absolutely delicious food in a lovely cosy atmosphere, served by friendly and helpful staff. They even seated us earlier than our reservation. Excellent value for money as well.

We had a superb lunch at one of the garden tables in this friendly restaurant. Main courses are entirely pasta focused but imaginatively conceived. Interesting starters and desserts. Portions are on the small side. Lovely wines and service.

Here for Saturday lunch with family. Freshly made pasta some rather special choices .Very tasty.. Great service and friendly atmosphere

Food was good, but there's very little you can eat if you are expecting as it either contains alcohol, raw food or unpasteurised lactose..

One of my favourite spots in Bristol, will be back very soon

All the food we ordered was amazing ! The pasta was even better than pasta we have had in Italy and the pistachio tiramisu was honestly the best dessert I’ve ever had. The waitress was so lovely and helpful and it was just an all round lovely experience. Can’t wait to come back! Thanks <3

Even my husband that dislikes Italian food & he was really impressed & almost converted. But if you get the chance do try the Pistachio Tiramisu, it is so good

Staff were lovely! However pasta was very hit and miss. Two of our table for the pest tagliatelle and it was verrrry undercooked (not al dente) and cold and needed seasoning. All pasta seemed undercooked and not in a nice way. Was excited for this place but won’t be returning unfortunately. Tiramisu was amazing though!

The most amazing restaurant I’ve ever been to. The service the food everything was unreal. I recommend 100 times over !!!!!!

Last month I was travelling Italy for 2 weeks. Then went to Bristol to visit family. We were taken here for lunch… and HANDS DOWN the best pasta we have ever tasted! Even better than any of the pasta we tried in Italy! Everything is made with fresh ingredients from Italy, but made with a personal touch. Get the Ragu, you will not regret a single bite. Even the bruschetta of the day and house butter were phenomenal. Also, do not skip on the tiramisu! To sum up… Well done!

Fabulous food, as good as any italian food i’ve ever had. The staff were lovely and friendly, highly recommended.

A nice young team showcasing how to make fresh and delicious food. The cauliflower starter was a taste bomb 😋

Incredible food, great vibe, lovely wine. Really good service (could have done with a few more check backs but wouldn’t fault the staff). Best tiramisu ever. Pasta dishes were incredible, the angolotti was to die for. Would highly highly recommend.

Really enjoy birthday's meals with my family and really delicious and very quick service as well as nice and friendly staff.

Authentic pasta place ! Fantastic experience. Ordered Agnolotti with Roasted Cherry Tomato Roast Garlic Mascarpone and Pistachio Tiramisu ! Awesome ✌️

Utterly fantastic food, and beautiful relaxed atmosphere. Perfect place for a great meal and a chat!

Burrata starter was tasty but needed a little salt, the pasta chef went to fetch some from kitchen as there was none available in the restaurant. However when the main course of pork and fennel pasta arrived it was very salty and I was unable to finish, only managing to eat half. The pasta chef cleared our plates and asked how the meal was and we replied that the pork was very salty. A half hearted apology was not reflected in the bill and we were surprised to see that we had been charged more for our drinks than the price specified on the lunch menu. When we mentioned this to the waitress, she was surprised and said 'Oh you wanted the smaller glass of wine?' when the only price listed on the menu was for the small glass of wine! She offered to reimburse us the difference for our drinks but by that point we were leaving and a bit fed up. Service is automatically included and honestly I would have preferred the option as this was certainly not the best service I have received and overall a disappointing experience :(

Set lunch menu is brill, bruschetta never ceases to amaze!

The Staff, Atmosphere and Food 10/10 The Pasta is exceptional. Great addition to Chandos road. X

I think we got unlucky with Little Hollows because even though I’d booked 6 weeks in advance we got this bad table next to the kitchen door.. it’s open so literally can everything going on and breaks the atmosphere, all other tables didn’t have this issue so bad luck on that I think. Sitting down in an expensive place at a table like that, for me it put a downer on the whole experience, considering £60 for bread, two pasta and two cheaper wines. The bread was delicious, really excellent and lots of butter with it. We had two vegetarian pastas, the pasta was amazing quality and can’t be faulted, I had the pistachio and basil tagliatelle and enjoyed, like the title says the portion was just so small. My gf is frankly a tiny person and even she came away hungry. Seems like you have to get a few small plates to come away from here feeling good/full but obviously then pushing bill much closer to £100. Overall great food but value for money isn’t there, service was very good, friendly staff.

We absolutely loved our first visit to Little Hollows Pasta! The service was amazing, the atmosphere was perfect and the food was incredible! We had a warm welcome on arrival and the lady serving us was so friendly and happy, the restaurant itself feels cosy and relaxed, perfect for a date night. The menu has a nice variety and lots of veggie options. Prices are really reasonable particularly for the quality of the food. I had the agnolotti and my husband had the linguine, both were just so delicious, genuinely the best pasta we have ever eaten. We can’t wait to return and try some new dishes!

This was a stunning meal. Food was absolutely delicious and Jonah deserves a special shout-out as was so welcoming and insightful about the menu, flavours and pairings. We were celebrating a special anniversary and couldn’t have picked a better spot. Would happily recommend and will definitely return next time in Bristol.