Paco Tapas in Bristol, City of

The waiter shared lots of interesting facts ab spanish tapas but the space is so confined and apart from the boquerones, food was just ok..didn't meet my expectations :(

Exceptional food, service, location and restaurant design.

Quite simply one of the best restaurant experiences in my life. Go for the Chef's menu! You won't regret it.

Excellent food in a trendy and atmospheric setting. Tomatoes and olives imported from Spain, and the best we've ever tasted. Nicole served us and was genuinely lovely. We will definitely be back.

Have been here a few times over the years now and it is always outstanding. Not cheap, but you can tell the attention that has been put into every single detail, even the bread and olives are to die for. Great relaxed atmosphere and friendly, knowledgeable staff.

My favourite restaurant in Bristol. The food is always lovely, and that staff attentive and friendly.

What an amazing festival of flavours! Best tapas ever!

A great experience from the moment we arrived until we left. Brilliant table right by the very calm kitchen so we had a fine view of all the cooking. All the staff who we spoke to were friendly,professional and knowledgeable and were able to answer all our questions about dishes on the menu. A few dishes had ‘run out’ but we still had a good selection to choose from-3/4 dishes per person is a good recommendation and everything we ordered was absolutely delicious-particularly the roasted peppers,pork ,steak and tuna Would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone wanting truly authentic tapas

We had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed our service from start to finish. Sadly didn’t get any names. Would recommend the Marinated Red Peppers, Boquerones, Gambas and Cauliflower + Manchego when on the menu. We will be back.

We visted as a couple and both went for the £75 set menu, as it seemed to offer a decent variety of food. Location is good and the staff were very polite and attentive and there were plenty of them. The wine they recommended was also very nice. For us the food was variable, with some dishes tasting nice and others pretty bland. Portions for all bar the bread in olive oil are very small. Did not like the Tortilla (Just tasted of egg yoke to us) and my wife did not like the pepper based dish, although she loves peppers! Prawns were disappointing. 4 smallish king prawns between two of us, already shelled, but we got napkins for our hands as though we were going to peel them. The stuffed quail was really nice and both deserts were okay, but the Creme brulee was tiny. Total bill for the food, 3 glasses of wine and a sparkling water was £200, which included a 12% sevice charge. I know its all about personal opinion, but we have had much better food elsewhere for half the price so we would not recommend it.

The atmosphere and quality of ingredients are good.. but the portion size and prices are ridiculous €5.40 for a croqueta (yes a single croqueta) is daylight robbery... €7.20 for olives... €9.60 for patatas bravas...€32.20 for a pork chop... (small). Spanish cuisine is simple and hearty, not sure where they are sourcing their €7.20 olives.

VERY expensive for how small the portions are. Weren’t asked to try the wine (we got a bottle). Service was poor, had to send 2 plates back as they weren’t cooked properly and received attitude from the waiter. Bill was just under 400 pounds for 4 people with only one bottle of wine. Way too expensive for what it is and we have been to a lot of one, two & three Michelin star establishments.

As someone who no longer lives in Bristol. It makes me feel proud of my city that they have restaurants like this, and its sister restaurant Casa, that are this good

I had the chefs menu on one occasion and it was fantastic

This place was fantastic. Every course elevated a Spanish tapas classic to give a little bit of extra interest. Service was excellent.

I am Spanish, so please reflect on this when absorbing my review. Firstly the waitress was superb and knowledgable. She’s clearly had good training and knew the menu well. A great sign. The food was also top notch BUT very expensive. I was expecting a bill of £130 or so. But not £200+ for two people. I felt a bit cheated. £13 for just one leek is IMHO too much. I was slate this place for its pricing if it wasn’t for the quality of the food. Which was superb. The wine list is very Spanish which I loved. But again £50+ for Taxoli is very toppy. In spain you’d pay £80-£90 for just as excellent meal.

The food here was FANTASTIC. Ali looked after us beautifully and carefully explained the provenance of each dish. Beautiful building with an amazing view of the harbour. It's not cheap, but the food was really worth it. Great venue for when the weather is nice as well.

What a great meal! Definitely on the pricier side, but everything is perfect. Definitely a nicer atmosphere than most tapas places and the food is heavenly.

Lovely waterfront location but tucked away from the main hustle and bustle. Beautiful food, impressed by every dish. Great service, attentive waiters able to introduce and discuss each dish with ease. Only sorry we didn’t have enough time to try some of the other dishes that take longer to prepare. We will be back for the chefs menu on the future!

Heavy bosh. It’s expensive but you really do get what you pay for. Every dish is quality and the service is perfect. Everything came out quickly and we particularly enjoyed the Hake, and the lamb which was unbelievable. The lamb is one of the best things I’ve ever tasted.

Great food, service and atmosphere but so expensive for what it is. I know it's tapas but the food portions for how much you're paying doesn't make sense.

Great food..great setting. Would have been great to be told to expect to wait a long time..For everything! Had to ask twice for everything. No one came to take our order, for food or drinks, after we were seated. Huge delays between dishes..as a result some weren't as warm as they could have been..Shame. one of the nicest spots to have dinner outside in Bristol.

Great dinner at this restaurant with a water view from their beautiful patio! Other reviews mentioned that the restaurant was pricey, but I thought the quality of the food and ample portions was what I would expect at an authentic tapas place. I appreciated the beautiful presentation and well-paced service, so that as we ended a course, another was brought so we had a nice, leisurely flow to the meal. I would highly recommend this restaurant if you want a lovely evening and a memorable meal.

What a fantastic meal, had the chefs menu

Had the chef menu amazing. Great service from Ally,Alex and Dec, can't wait to visit again

So good, I could cry. I felt the same emotions dining at their sister restaurant, Casa Mia, before it closed. This one isn’t even closing but the food was spectacular. Must try - Jamón Croquetas, Carabineros and Pedro Ximenez Flan. I was so stuffed after everything but the flan was so good, I had to order it again.

I feel sorry for anybody coming here as their first attempt at eating tapas especially if you’re gonna be the one paying! The food itself was over salted which is fine for me but not for the rest of my party! The food was extremely expensive, about 15£ for 3 croquetas that were mediocre and no special performance, if the food was good quality or came with a show I would understand their insane prices, we were recommended to purchase 12 tapas for 3 people! It is an absolute fortune to eat here and there are plenty of other better tapas restaurants in Bristol! Please please please do not come here.

Very friendly staff. They make you feel welcome right away. The place is also very clean and looks nice. The food is good, very fresh. However it is too expensive.

Dishes are creative, yet authentic. Every single dish we had was absolutely delicious. Legitimately one of the best tapas restaurants I’ve ever been to.

Amazing food which I would highly recommend. Had a mixture of items of the menu and were top notch. For me the lamb was the best item but couldn’t fault anything we had.

Wow, this has got to be some of the best tapas anywhere. Tuna steak, sugar snap peas, lobster, Romesco leeks, and Olavidia Membrillo cheese were just sublime. Service was the sweet spot of professional/friendly/knowledgeable and good anticipation. Cocktails are "un-traditional" so be prepared for something new.

Friendly reception. Amazing food. An absolute taste sensation. Thank you. Xx

Absolutely outstanding. We popped in for a quick dinner with our kids not quite realising the sort of level of food we were going into, but everyone left exceptionally happy. While it was more expensive than a dinner we would normally have taken our kids to (11/8 and 6), as the adults, we were seriously impressed by the quality and attention to detail in every dish. The cocktails were brilliant, great service, good tunes. Absolute standouts were the charcoal toasted sourdough and olive oil, tortilla espanolla, the tiger prawns, iberico pork chop and lamb. Would 100% go back again.

Could not fault the quality of the food. The leek with romesco sauce was excellent. Our gripe is that for the ££ the portions are very small. That includes the drinks which were all small for the cost. We managed to spend over £180 for two of us with not that much food and a few drinks. For that reason I’d struggle to recommend Parco.

You get what you pay for. Ideal for a wedding anniversary, not so hot for cheap eats!

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the food here. The drinks were great, the staff brilliant. We ate inside as it wasn’t the best weather outside. But internally it’s gorgeous. We had maybe six dishes and they were all amazing. As other people have said, it isn’t cheap, but I guess you get what you pay for. For a wet Wednesday evening it was busy without being manic, the atmosphere is pretty relaxed. Will definitely come back

The food was fresh and the cooking was masterful. I can definitely see why they were given the Michelin star. The only slight negative (and hence the 4 star) was the copious amount of salt used in some of the food. The amazing part is that the flavours punch through even after your tongue has been subjected to the salt assault. The best of the dishes served was the squid and aoli - delectable. I still can't decide if the presentation is a work of modern art or created by a 5 year old, certainly unconventional. The other thing to note was the wait staff whose knowledge of the ingredients and service with a smile made the experience delightful...

Thank you so much for a lovely meal

Delicious tapas. Friendly service. Beautiful sunset perfect evening setting.

Great food but they forgot my wifes birthday request which is very poor considering money spent. I wont be returning ever

Amazing restaurant loved the Tapas, The Rubia Gallega Fillet 100gr was amazing “not on the menu” Patatas Bravas was also really good. Its only a bit overpriced 130£ for two people

I was here for my Mum's 60th birthday. They waiting team took instant good care of us by offering complimentary Cava and then throughout the meal they were generally excellent. It's definitely a refined tapas experience and the price reflects that. However, it's well worth it and I would happily revisit.

Fab dinner - sat at the bar and watched the cooking - like theatre! And warm! Delicious food and great service Tapas was delicious - quite pricey but definitely worth it

I was skeptical coming here after reading the reviews online, but Paco was a great for the mind, the eyes and the taste buds. The highlight was the tuna belly, and the scouse waiter who flirted with my godmother topped off the night. 10/10, would recommend!

Very expensive, little quantity and little quality. We went to try it and had a disastrous experience. We ordered an anchovy tapa, which came with 2 anchovies for £6.50. A tapa of loin, which wasn't even loin, 6 slices £12 and a tapa of garlic prawns, literally 4 prawns, for £19. We were 4 people, thank goodness we only ordered 3 tapas to try and we didn't order more, because the bill with the 3 tapas and 4 beers was £65. I don't recommend anyone. Of course, the waiters were very helpful and attentive, I wouldn't expect anything less in a place like this.

Not your every day tapas bar! An upmarket twist on the Spanish favourite, with excellent food and attentive service. We found the simple dishes the best, grilled cauliflower and a simple tomato salad were bursting with flavours. The waiting team were excellent and very friendly. A little expensive but well worth the visit if you're in town.

Nice food and the service was absolutely fantastic, but it’s very expensive for what it is.

Really knowledgeable servers, amazing food and great atmosphere

The nicest tapas I’ve ever had! Excellent friendly service, delicious food and busy / modern interior.

Service and attention to detail was perfect, food was fantastic. It was an early booking 5.15pm as we had a show later on that evening so atmosphere was understandably lacking

One of the best Tapas Restaurants. Everything fresh,delicious and cooked to perfection. Food, wine and staff all excellent. Highly Recommend if visiting Bristol.

Best tapas experience. Friendly staff - not cheap but this was a special occasion. Highly recommended and is already making me think about revisiting Bristol just to go back here.

One of the best tapas restaurants we’ve eaten at. We sat at the chefs kitchen bar and to see the food being prepared and cooked with such care and attention, brilliant. Waiting staff attentive and helpful. We ate every dish and loved them all but stand out favourites were the tortilla, pork, croquettes and the simplest of things, bread! Thank u team Paco Tapas.

Me and my partner went here as a birthday treat on a Saturday night, and wow what a treat we got! The food was absolutely sensational - every dish we ordered was oozing with flavour and beautifully presented. Our waiter sammy was also incredibly knowledgable about the food as well as having a great personality. Yes it’s a little pricey however it’s 100% worth it - we’ve already planned another birthday treat visit later in the year!

Everything is great..love the prawn,pork,and the fish..worth the money..one of the best tapas I had.

Visited for my birthday and chose the chef menu. It was absolutely gorgeous. I highly recommend it, it gives a great overview of the various dishes. The wine recommendations were spot on. However what makes this place extra special is service provided. Our server Marcos took care of everything an made last night feel extra special

Paco Tapas is a foodie's dream! The ingredients and cooking are top-notch, keeping it simple yet bursting with flavor. The portions are on the smaller side, but each bite packs a punch. Be prepared to splurge if looking for quantity. The service staff deserve a shout-out for being so welcoming and knowledgeable. They recommended two wines that elevated my dining experience. It's not your everyday dinner spot, but for a special date night, Paco Tapas hits the spot. I highly recommend their seafood dishes.

Brilliant as ever, some great new dishes on Chefs Menu, tuna a real star.

Fantastic venue, the building is part of an old Victorian hospital. Great ambience with a killer playlist. Cocktails are wonderful, Spicy Margarita is a must. Food was delicious and service first class. Forgot to take pictures of the fish we ordered, the Mackerel was wonderful. Highly recommended.

My favourite restaurant in Bristol!! Our waiter Sammy was exceptional in clearing our table between service and never letting our glasses go empty. First time taking family members and they were blown away by the food quality and variety of dishes to offer. Would recommend to anyone visiting Bristol.

Absolutely fantastic place for special occasions. The food was amazing. Every bite is a joy.

Paco tapas is outstanding food served with such care and charm. The team made our evening so special and really looked after us. The food speaks for itself as they only source the best, they’re more than happy to make recommendations so always chat to them and ask about the dishes. Excellent wine menu too. This is my second visit and I loved it even more. See you again soon!

Wow! Went for a birthday meal and it was absolutely perfect. The service was incredible, the staff were all so lovely and welcoming, very attentive but kept it lovely and relaxed. They really know there stuff too! The food was out of this world, cannot recommend this place enough!

Food was fabulous and was served by knowledgeable, friendly staff.

Absolutely beautiful meal, the food was obviously incredible. I went for my birthday with my boyfriend and the waiter Sammy made it such an enjoyable experience, he was beyond attentive and couldn’t have been more friendly and personable. Can’t fault a single part of the experience ❤️

This is a genuine review from Ordinary Punter a real person who actually ate at this restaurant It feels a bit futile writing a review about a restaurant that has announced it will close down shortly but if it's of use to anyone: Came back again, as liked it so much last time. With the family. Food is imaginative, tasty and locally sourced (generally). The service is cheerful and knowledgeable but verging n the too slow - we had to get their attention to be served anything at all and then the food arrived on the verge of starting to worry if it was coming. It was a busy Saturday night and they were over-trading a bit

I am writing this review because I am craving another meal at Paco Tapas as it is probably the best meal I have had in a Bristol restaurant but I am really not down for the services which was VERY obnoxious. It felt like the waiter was breathing down our necks the whole time, I was nervous for my next interaction with him. He made a point to tell us that we were in a 'posh' place now and at one point slammed his and on our table to snatch away the menu. Very weird. The food and cocktails were incredible but it would have been nice to see a bit more on the plate for the cost. Still debating whether I will go there again.

This is the first trip advisor review I have written as me and my partner were really disappointed in our visit here, and its the first time I have ever had to ask to move at a restaurant due to staff conduct. It was New Years eve and myself and my partner opted for the full tasting menu - spending a lot of money in the establishment. Menus were stained and we poured our own wine which is fine but what was not at all fine was being sat chefs table whilst barely one dish was being prepared and instead staff were playing catch across the length of the table with a dirty rag. Swearing and being rude. One staff member stood on the chefs table with feet almost touching our dishes. Over the course of our meal we were splashed several times with dirty water as despite us being the only two sat at the bar it was decided to ha-hazardously hope down and clean all kitchen equipment. We asked to move and one staff member had a word with the rude staff behind the bar and then we could verbally hear them complaining about us moving. I have eaten at michelins all over the world and also am a fan of relaxed dinning - this is one of the rudest staff experiences I have ever seen for a bill which was incredibly high, which staff member did not seem to respect should come with a certain level of service.

The atmosphere is great, no doubt. The service is smooth and comfortable. However, the food is definitely overpriced and salty. My friend and I spent most of the night drinking water after each dish. The tuna and the king prawn are recommended. Probably won't come for a second visit.

I have never written a review before, we visited this Evening and I was extremely disappointed with the food, the prawns were over cooked and soft, ribs were soft but flavourless, octopus was again flavourless I have had better for half the price in a beach bar in Portugal. Eating out is a hobby for us, we have eaten in many expensive and many non expensive restaurants and had very good food. For the quality of food the prices are excessive.

Had a fantastic meal at paco tapas last year, the pork was incredible! After reading reviews I was worried we would still be hungry after the tasting menu, but we were both absolutely stuffed. Great food and service, I would definitely recommend

Awesome. Delightful. Delicious. Amazing food, terrific service, fab atmosphere! I

Incredible food, beautiful wine list and great service. Produce speaks for itself, definitely worth a visit.

I definitely wish that I had read the reviews on here before visiting. We were given a "Chef's Taster Menu" as a gift, which amounted to £85 per person, and thought a nice idea, so we visited today 06/01/24 and to be honest really wished we hadn't as we came away very disappointed and feeling that we'd wasted a Saturday night out ! Not one of the tapas dishes were anything to get excited about, most cold or barely luke warm, the seared tuna was bland and tasteless, two miniscule pork ribs barely warm & very salty, stuffed quail which looked virtually raw & again barely warm etc etc I asked if we were to have any bread to which the waiter said yes and eventually brought 20 minutes later. After finishing we asked for the bill, which arrived totalling £248 less the £170 pre paid voucher, so £78 to pay - 3 small glasses of white wine (£10 each) £30, 1 very small bottle of cider £6.50, 1 small bottle of beer £6 and £7 for the Bread ! and to top it off £28.50 service charge !!!! I would definitely not recommend this restaurant at all and will 100% not be visiting again.

We came for the tasting menu for an early new years treat. Price was £85 per head which is reasonable/average for tasting menu. The place itself is lovely, dimly lit, trendy and in a nice location. Good service they all seemed busy and attentive. The food however lacked in our opinion, there are far better tapas restaurants around. Not one dish blew us away , most dishes were very salty and the dish that left us both an impression was a bowl of tomatoes which kind of says something… Unfortunately not our favourite meal but that’s our own taste!

Been back again because the food is stunning . The front of house staff are amazing as per usual . When you sit at the kitchen tables you see why it takes time for food to come out the accuracy of them cooking it they’ve got it down to a fine art. £50 for a steak is it expensive yes it is but also is it worth it yes it is , it just melted. It’s basic simple cooking that lets the food speak for its self which is a rare find these days so many restaurants get low quality products even Michelin standards are dropping and they just hide food with sauces and garnish. Here it’s just simple and well done. It’s what Michelins should be like. First time around the meal came to £180. Second time the meal came to £160. It’s not cheap but. If you think of the cost of everything has gone up and the overheads will of as well as the staff should be getting a living wage too. It’s not just the meal in front of you the process behind and all the hidden costs you don’t physically see. Hopefully I’m going to be back in January for another amazing meal.

Went to Paco with a friend whilst on an overnight stay in Bristol. We were seated on stools overlooking the food prep stations. 1. The food is grossly over priced! We paid a ridiculous amount for what was in fact a quarter of a tomato thinly slice with olive oil and a sprinkle salt. 2. 1 croquett which was small for £5. 3. Absolutely shocking service, waiting at least 40 minutes in between dishes coming out! When we questions this one waitress had an incredibly bad attitude. She was rude and when we asked had out irder been forgot pushed up in our faces and demanded to know who told us that! 4. Raw Spanish omelette with was like scrambled egg with no flavour. We were told this is how they are served. After waiting an hour and still never getting Albondigas we asked for the bill. A Liverpudlian man working there was superb, has excellent communication skills came to chat with us. We explained to him and he apologised and tried to get us to stay. Now we were treated like we were uncultured idiots! We are from South Wales where there are some excellent tapas bars in Cardiff! When we mentioned them the gent we spoke knew these restaurants and gave them glowing reviews. My friend I was with worked in Cadiz for over a year and is very aware of how tapas is served! We were told by one of the waiting staff that the restaurant was on its way out and on its last legs. DO NOT GO HERE, RUDE, POOR SERVICE, UNDERCOOKED FOOD AND A RIP OFF!!

Tasty but very expensive for what you get. Seating is also very uncomfortable. Not a place to relax really.

Amazing food, unbelievable service! So accommodating, highly recommended

The food was excellent, as expected from a Michelin star restaurant. The waiters/waitresses were very welcoming and very willing to talk about what was in the dishes and where the ingredients were sourced from. Definitely on the pricey side of things but it was definitely worth it.

Very disappointing. No issue with keeping it simple and letting the produce do the talking but it has to be perfectly done and both our pieces of fish were undercooked and under seasoned, had we not ordered vegetable dishes it would have been so bland. We sent one back and the head chef agreed it was under but rather than apologise we were made to feel like we’d offended them. The calamari was small and sad looking, the saffron mayo was a nice touch though. We sat and watched all the food get prepared and there is a lack of creativity, where were the clam or mussel dishes with sauces or Albondigas! Shocked to hear after it has a star! Must have lost its way

First class food, excellent service and decent atmpshere. Only question is whether it's worth the hefty price tag.

Excellent food, creative and interesting dishes. Service was friendly and attentive. Great setting by the river. We were sat on the bar by the kitchen which gave a great view of the food being prepared.

Very poor value for money for 4 of us over £300, which included just 2 bottles of wine. Tapas was tiny, 1 pescatarian and 3 meat eaters yet although we asked to eat at the same time, this wasn’t possible due to me ordering a...

Nice food but ridiculously expensive for the small plates. Seared tuna £30 for 6 slivers of tuna which was very tender but tasted mainly of salt. Leek dish arrived 40 mins after everything else. Pity as we really wanted to like it here and menu looked great but we will not return.

Lovely food, fantastic service. Would give service more stars if I could. Cater for allergies really well too.

Loved it, sat at the bar chatting to the chefs, food was outstanding. Would nice to have some complimentary bread.

This should be more than a 1 star Michelin. The food is simple but amazing. It’s all cooked to perfection. They let the flavours of the basic but high quality ingredients talk for themselves with the right amount of seasoning no pretentious sauces masking the...

Outstanding tapas. Spoilt for choice. Each element beautifully handled. Wise advice from waiter about choices. Stunning stuffed quail was the outstanding dish. We promised to return. Fully deserves the recognition it gets

Exactly what you’d expect from a Michelin Star restaurant, amazing food and great staff and an all round lovely experience. We got the set menu which is pretty pricey but was absolutely amazing. It’s was multiple courses and every single one was unreal

It’s good but it isn’t worth the money they charge

Food good but much too expensive. Can get better tapas at other restaurants for half the price. I would not eat here again.

Booked this on a whim from miles away, no idea what it was like came to visit our son who is at uni in Bristol for his birthday. Atmosphere was really relaxed and friendly, not stiff and formal. Food was really good, lived up to the hype. Staff were amazing as well, really attentive and we were treated like individuals, a tough skill in a busy restaurant. Shame we live in Hampshire else we'd visit more often. Loved it.

Great food, fantastic and attentive service. Wines were a bit pricey but there were some good entry level options too. Chefs tasting menu was a great way to sample a wide range of different things and reasonable value considering their Michelin status. Would highly recommend

Great range of tapas and done really well, with amazing flavours. Definitely not your standard tapas and a great range. Our server was professional and had a great sense of humour, and very knowledgeable. Can highly recommend the ray wing and cauliflower & manchego.

Unexpected gem of a restaurant situated beside Old General hospital. Food was, without exception, very good. Our main server couldn't be nicer. We will go again.

Always an excellent meal with an above average wine selection and friendly, helpful staff. Their cooked pork is frankly the best I’ve ever tasted and the ambience inside next to the chefs ( especially) wins out every time

Great food and service. Highlights were the short rib and monkfish but everything tasted great.

We had some amazing Tapas today & possibly the best Pork Ribs we ever had! 🙌🏻🔥

Unreal food with great and friendly staff. My girlfriend and I are struggling to think of a better meal and we’re big foodies. Every dish stands on its own as a quality meal