Pasta Ripiena in Bristol, City of

Been twice and loved it both times. Food is amazing. Service is excellent. Delicious! Will be going back.

This was one of my first meals in the UK a few weeks and it was fantastic. I was so pleasantly surprised, although I knew nothing about Bristol at the time. The pasta was fresh, buttery, and the flavors were on point. I gave 4 stars for the food just because there was one dish that lacked any flavor (i think they forgot the salt) but other than that i was pretty obsessed with this place. Highly recommend!

Everything we had was very tasty. The wine was great as was the service. We were lucky enough to get a table last minute as they had a cancellation and I was very glad we tried this place. I'd go back.

Great food, excellent service (shoutout to Tom and Gillian) and an amazing atmosphere!!

Simply the best pasta I've ever had. Almost 5 years since our first visit and still superb in every way. The only criticism I can make is that the place is too small and it's sometimes difficult to get a booking. (And it's 70 miles away!)

Delicious food, watchful service, lovely atmosphere, cannot recommend enough 🤩

I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed this meal. A bit pricey, but we did have a very expensive wine, so partially our fault.

This place is amazing...food was so good I actually thought I was in Italy! Freshly cooked and just wonderful friendly service. What a great find!

Bland unseasoned flavourless most disappointing Carbonara I have ever tasted. I literally paid £15 for overcooked pasta with watery white sauce dripped on top. Tell the chef that horfield prison is looking for a new “chef” And it’s probably best that he apply as soon as possible

I've eaten in a lot of Italian restaurants but I've never had pasta like this. It was a joyful experience. I loved the stuffed pasta mains, but my rare beef starter was also delicious. Outstanding. The small venue makes for a quiet, relaxed vibe as well, which I really liked.

We were recommended this restaurant by a friend who lives in Bristol and what a great recommendation it was. The food was absolutely delicious. The staff were delightful, cheerful, great fun and knew their stuff.

Great food and service. Always appreciate a restaurant that does one type of food really well. Stuffed pasta, wine and ambience. On the more expensive side but worth it.

Really tasty starters and desserts. The stuffed pasta stole the spotlight - it was phenomenal, definitely the best pasta I had in Bristol💯

This place is great. Food is AMAZING. The pasta is so unique.. Not stodgy, and with so much flavour.. Dessert great too. One of those meals that you think about for days afterwards! Visited September 2023

Had a lovely meal here. The food was fantastic and the staff excellent. Very knowledgeable and explained in detail about the dishes on offer. Not the cheapest but you pay for what you get so no complaints. Would definitely recommend.

A divine Lamp Ragu main course and Amaretto Panna Cotta to finish with. Quite simply perfection at a very reasonable price.

Banging pasta made with love and care

Came here following a recommendation from a family member and totally surpassed my expectations! Really cute little restaurant with lovely food and great service, would defo go again!

The food, service and drinks selection are all absolutely superb, couldn't recommend more!

This is a bit more quirky place, not your typical get stuffed with Italian food. The flavours are very rich and unorthodox, the main part here is that you will try something new and different, but you have to be willing to experiment. I liked the food, as mentioned it was different, but delicious

I can’t praise this restaurant highly enough. The food that we all had was delicious, including the special meal they made for me to accommodate a very tricky dietary requirement. The staff were all attentive, friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. We also really appreciated the little touch of a congratulatory message on the menus for my son who was celebrating. It was an all round brilliant experience - thank you!

I recently popped into Ripiena and was thoroughly impressed. The staff were so friendly providing excellent recommendations on both food and wine. Cappelletti filled with smoked duck and Parmesan. The pasta was perfectly cooked, and the rich, smoky duck paired wonderfully with the sharp Parmesan. The fire-treated apricot added a fresh, slightly sweet contrast, while the creamy stracciatella enriched the dish. The Primitivo wine they suggested was a great match. It was full-bodied yet not too heavy, with berry flavors that complemented the meal beautifully. Overall, the combination of delicious food, perfect wine, and outstanding service!

Clean table awaited us. Music was up my street. Waiter explained the menu without making us feel thick. Food was indescribably good. Nice touch with the complimentary bread to mop up the sauce. Left feeling tipsy and content. Thank You.

Wonderful venue, superb food, service and atmosphere.

The seasonal menu was sublime, the balance of flavours in the smoked duck tortelloni was just right. The drinks were expensive for what they were though. Shame the olive panna cotta wasn’t available when I went. An intimate venue with attentive service.

Service friendly and attentive, food delicious. Filled duck ragu pasta with sage butter was outstanding on their lunch menu. Highly recommend!

Fantastic food and great service - just great! Not many tables, so book ahead

Great food, very friendly service and my dog was allowed to join us as we sat outside. Highly recommended.

Amazing. Food is so good. Friendly service. Nice atmosphere. Loved the specials. Cheers!

I absolutely love this place. The stuffed pasta is so delicious and very attentive staff. I totally recommend a visit!

The best stuffed pasta of my life, yes, the wine was a little expensive

We came in right towards the end of dinner service before the kitchen closed and the chef welcomed us in. The service was very friendly and staff was knowledgeable with great recommendations from the menu. And the food is beyond delicious. Highly recommend this place. Even if it is out of your way. Worth the trip.

Fantastic food, wine and service every time we visit. The menu is always different and is exceptionally well executed.

Excellent restaurant, easily my favourite pasta place in Bristol! They frequently change the menu which keeps things interesting, and their food is very high quality and tasty. That said, the place is small so bookings are highly recommended especially for larger groups.

One of the best restaurants in Bristol! Fantastic food and excellent service from knowledgeable, friendly staff.

Heerlijke pasta die voor je ogen gemaakt wordt..., vriendelijk onthaal. Als je een grote eter bent neem je best een (klein) voorgerechtje. Het restaurant is wel klein dus je moet zeker op voorhand boeken.

Loved its slightly quirky, family-run feel, its open kitchen…and the staff who were so attentive and friendly. Then the food arrived - which was amazing! Very highly recommend for those that like pasta. Or perhaps even if you don’t!

Average pasta, menu looked fancy but is below other Bristol pasta places in terms of quality. My partner had the cocktail taken from her when the glass was ~half empty The brocolli stems in my food were uncooked/raw On the bill the tip was optional, when the waitress came with the cash machine that was added instantly Service, average Location inside, below average, non comfy seats

Amazing food. Very small and cute place with limited menu, but it is more than enough. Everything what we ordered was delicious and the wine was amazing. The only negative thing is the zero hygiene in the toilets, was very dirty and stinky.

Amazing and delicious! Every dish was super tasty.

Came here for a friends birthday and everything was excellent and very reasonably priced for the quality. Would highly recommend

Excellent service and best pasta in Bristol

I ordered off deliveroo, so I cant really comment on the atmosphere, but the food was really good, simple ingredients, authentic Italian.

A brilliantly run restaurant, friendly, efficient, enthusiastic and knowledgable people. We had a great time.

Ive been here a few times and it never disappoints. The servers really know their stuff, and the food is the most amazing quality and has gorgeous, complex flavours! wine list is amazing and the vibes are so lovely. its no secret that this is one of the most special spots for pasta in bristol!

Loved it. Wonderful food and drinks, team made us feel really special and we had a wonderful evening.

Delicious pastas, small cosy atmosphere and prices reflect the quality of the food

The lamb pasta is a solid 11/10 Johnny is a very polite man overall great restaurant

Truly amazing food here. The raviolis are some of the best ones I have ever tried. And you got to try the pork fillet for antipasti. They were sou vide cooked and topped with very tasty salsa sauce. Edit: return to this amazing restaurant two years later, and the food are still exceptional!

Definitely the best Italian in town. The ambience, service and food everything was just perfect. The dishes were just perfect.

Run, don't walk, to this superb restaurant. They only do filled pasta and as a result they do it very, VERY well. It was the best pasta we have ever eaten - and that was true for me, who is gluten free, AND my husband, who is not. The sauces with the pasta are explosions of flavour. The front of house guy who was working when we were there was knowledgeable and friendly, and he really added to the whole experience. We went on a Friday lunchtime and had the 3 course set price menu which was superb value for money. We will be back soon!

I really enjoyed it. The food is so delicious and the staff are very professional and polite and friendly. The flavours were knockout! I think my pasta may have been overcooked though and the portions are tiny for the price. Do they have to put the tables so close together to try and squeeze more money? You've got your bum rubbing against someone's table because you've got to squeeze out sideways! Too close! They also forgot my coat so I had to go up and get it myself.

Exquisite menu, 5 star service, Great quality for a reasonable price

Attentive and knowledgeable service. Food was amazing.

Very attentive staff. Great to see the chefs cooking. Really tasty food. Could not fault the service. Had the special as a starter- chilli honey was excellent

Stunning atmosphere and staff, food served in a professional and delicate manner. Presentation on point and a single beat was not missed! Grazie Ripiena ❤️

Good Italian pasta but a bit pricey

Popping flavours, great wine, menu changes regularly, must book

Pasta Ripiena: A culinary gem in the heart of Bristol If you're seeking a truly authentic Italian dining experience in Bristol, Pasta Ripiena is your answer. Nestled in the charmingly quaint surroundings of Bristol's Old City, this delightful restaurant has captivated the hearts of pasta enthusiasts and casual diners alike. From the moment you step through the doors, you're transported to a world of culinary artistry. The warm ambiance, adorned with rustic charm, sets the stage for an unforgettable dining experience. The attentive staff, with their genuine smiles and eagerness to please, immediately put you at ease. Our culinary adventure began with a delightful amuse-bouche of freshly baked focaccia, drizzled with a tangy olive oil and sprinkled with aromatic herbs. It was a delightful prelude to the tantalizing dishes that awaited us. I opted for the Ravioli of Smoked Cheddar and Celeriac, a dish that effortlessly balanced the richness of smoked cheddar with the earthy notes of celery root. The delicate pasta pillows enveloped a medley of flavors, creating a harmonious symphony on my palate. Each bite was a revelation, leaving me craving more. My dining companion indulged in the Agnolotti of Pumpkin and Ricotta, a visually stunning creation that burst with autumnal flavors. The plump agnolotti, adorned with a delicate sage butter sauce, were filled with a creamy pumpkin purée and a generous dollop of sweet ricotta cheese. It was a symphony of textures and flavors, a testament to the restaurant's culinary prowess. As we savored the last morsels of our culinary creations, we couldn't help but bask in the satisfaction of a truly memorable dining experience. Pasta Ripiena has undoubtedly earned its place among Bristol's culinary gems. It's a place where passion for authentic Italian cuisine meets exceptional hospitality, creating an unforgettable dining experience that will leave you yearning for more.

The food was very tasty but over priced as portions are a little small. It’s a very small space and feels very cramped. I think maybe they need to rethink the timings between sittings as it was pretty annoying being hurried through the meal and given 20min, 10 min, 5 min count down. If I’m spending £250 on dinner I’d prefer the time to enjoy the meal and the company.

I couldn’t tell you how many times I’ve eaten here but the food is to DIE for and Tom, Brendan and Johnny are truly so driven to make your experience the best yet! Brendan and Johnny push the boundaries on creating dishes which blow your mind while Tom has the talent of paring your choices with a great wine!

Beautiful food, restaurant and service! Booked last minute for my partner’s birthday lunch in early October and I was so happy with everything. We had the following from the set menu; Tuna belly salad (it was on the specials board at the time but glad to see it on the lunch menu) Boquerones Bruschetta with olive tapenade and salsa verde Ravioli with beetroot and ricotta Triangoli of spinach and mascarpone Focaccia Blackberry and sage panna cotta Drank; Aperol spritz Apple juice Everything was delicious, well balanced and fresh - I would go into detail but may be here all day - just go! 10/10 recommend Also loved the happy birthday menu they gave us ☺️ great service!

The food is outrageously delicious. Don’t walk, run!

Good food and attentive service! A lovely experience. Had a starter and a main dish each but shared everything between 3 of us. We also shared a bottle of red wine.

El mejor italiano en Bristol desde mi punto de vista. Tanto la comida como el servicio fueron de 10. Parada obligatoria .

Lovely set lunch menu and always different choices each time. Definitely worth a visit!

We loved our early Friday night dinner at Pasta Ripiena. Stuffed pasta is such a treat and we're glad to have found a spot in Bristol that does it do well. All the pastas we're great but the lamb ragu casoncelli in particular was a real treat. We also loved the tomato & pear salad and the fennel panna cotta. We'll most definitely be back! 🍝

Incredible food, a must if you love authentic Italian 🇮🇹🤌🏻

Absolutely brilliant evening! We arrived at our table and we had personalised menus- which was completely unexpected and a complimentary glass of champagne. We found out this was because of a connection with myself and the owner that we didn’t know existed!!! this was so lovely of them to do! secondly the service was exceptional, very attentive and lots of soft spongy bread delivered to mop up our beautiful sauces- wouldn’t except anything less from the bianchis group! Food was delicious, particular the sage, pumpkin and ricotta Angolotti! stunning!!! also the boquerones, tuna belly, figs starters were so delicious! you must book a table! will be going to the rest of their restaurants soon!!!

Really nice small cosy pasta restaurant. I’ve been to a few other places owned by the same guys and they’re all great. A great thing they do is that once you’ve finished most of your main, they bring out some free focaccia to mop up the sauce. Top quality dishes. A little pricey so great for a special occasion.

Booked a table for an anniversary meal. Menu was simple but everything on it looked great. Both our fresh pasta mains were excellent with lovely fresh flavours. Venue is quite intimate and great for a special meal.

A wonderful little gem of a restaurant with superlative service and excellent food. The menu comprises a number of different filled pasta options, plus delicious antipasti and board specials. There is a broad European wine list and the coffee and puddings are also excellent. Booking in advance is recommended as there are not many tables and it's very popular.

Pleasant atmosphere, attentive staff, small well thought out changing menu, excellent food - all the good things I'm looking for when eating out. I'd come back any time!

Fantastic place. Everything just works. The food is spot on, staff are friendly and warm, and the atmosphere is chilled and easy. 10/10

Amazing vegan options. Best pasta I’ve ever had. Service was impeccable.

Lovely restaurant, great atmosphere and tasty food

As always, an amazing place to eat. Will keep coming back as long as we are able!

Ahhhhw a bit gutted tbh. After reading the reviews I really wanted to go here and fully enjoy the food and overall experience. Sadly it wasn’t the best. For a meal and drinks for 2 costing nearly £100 it wasn’t worth it. For starters we had the hake fritters, this was good. The specials board starter was pork, the pork tasted lovely but was a very small potion. Both mains were ok not great and not cheap. The chicken in my partners main meal was fatty, grisly. He described his meal as chicken soup with pasta. A lovely guy who greeted us on arrival and insisted on poring the drinks he was lovely. All meals were presented well but tastes in mains coulda definitely been better. Food was pretty average up to other restaurants we have been recently. Weds 30th August 2023

This was one of the Italian restaurants that we did enjoyed the most around Bristol, we reserved a table for dinner and we were quite lucky as they were totally full. The vibe and atmosphere of the restaurant is just great, since you come in till you leave you feel like home as the place is extremely cosy. The service it was so so as they were extremely busy running around and there wasn’t so many tables but the waitress did seemed new, however they were very friendly and respectful. The food it was an 10, we were just amazed with both quality of the ingredients and the quality of the dishes were soooo delicious and well prepared, full of taste and kind of a fusion it was just amazing to try these dishes. The red Italian wine it was also great. Congratulations to the chefs and owner. We had a bit of an headache to park the car as the place is right in the city centre we had to search around for a parking spot and ended up paying almost £10 for two hours of parking and it was kind of far from the restaurant. Overall experience it was great and we would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone around looking for a great experience.

One of the best Italian cousins in Bristol !

We walked in and we could get a table for a quick lunch luckily. So reservation is recommended. The food were amazing! All we ordered were delicious. I think it was a new experience for Italian food. I had flat white and it tasted good. The service was great too.

A simple lunchtime menu with good flavours delivered well. There is choice of three starters, three mains and three desserts. The service was attentive and helpful. Beware, the wines are pricey; unnecessarily so. The beer from a lash up with Wiper & True brewery was a preferred option. As a minor gripe, the plastic, utilitarian seats are uncomfortable for a dining situation. Similarly, the bench seating doubles up as underseat storage for wine boxes and makes it difficult to sit upright and tuck feet under the seat. It's all a little bit cluttered and cramped.

Menu was limited I.e. 5 starters and 5 main courses, min choice was bland and my partners choice was missing some ingredients as they had run out! Wouldn’t rush back.

Pasta ripiena is unreal, it’s a gem. Came here last year on a whim managed to get a table from a no show. This is easily the best place to eat in the city centre. The staff are amazing, front and back of house. The menu is great can easily order 2 starter 2 main & 2 dessert, I look forward being back here in august. Came back here 4 of august, still utterly amazing, amazing staff amazing food, and still such a vibe in this very small and intimate space. Look forward to returning in the future.

Been here twice now and the second time was just as wonderful as the first. I love how the place is small but not cramped, you can see your food being made. All the food is so fresh and absolutely delicious - will be dreaming of my dessert for many years to come.

Being gluten free, I have not eaten amazing pasta for over a decade... until now. This restaurant is the best Italian food I have eaten outside of Italy and to offer such a large selection of gluten free options was heavenly. The flavours and textures were exquisite and the four of us just sat in silence as we savoured every morsel. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough, whether you're gluten free or not... simply perfection.

Een verfijnd pastarestaurant waar ik zeker opnieuw naartoe wil gaan. We hebben genoten van een heerlijk avondje uit.

Lovely food, fantastic wine selection, very much recommend.

Great ambience, friendly, courteous service and absolutely fantastic, fresh food:)! (NO convenience food!)

Had a lovely meal out with my partner. This was on the pricy end of our budget - two mains and two desserts for £60 including service charge. The food was tasty though, flavour was good. The server Tom was very attentive, topping up our water when needed and we didn't have to wait too long for anything.

I can't get enough of this place! Each time has been an absolute delight. The pastas and wines are flawless. No wonder the tables are always fully booked. My favorite pasta restaurant in Bristol!

I have been to Pasta Ripiena numerous time with my partner, friends and family. It honestly had passed everyone expectations every time. If I could give it 6 stars I would! Can’t wait to visit again!

Pasta or not to pasta! Definitely pasta! Delivering exceptionally tasty and high quality food, sourced locally, Pasta Ribiena is the place to visit! Selective menu created daily, you are in for a treat whatever you have! We started with arincini balls and peppers to share, both packed with flavours. Pasta in spinach, ham and n'duja for mains and a tasty pistachio gelato to end. Highly recommend. 👌🏽

Just had a lovely meal at Pasta Ripiena, lovely fresh pasta cooked in front of you. Nice service and helpful advice

One of my favourite restaurants I have visited. I love the small menu and the fact it is clearly made with seasonal, fresh ingredients. Everything is cooked beautifully and the extra foccacia given to mop up the delicious sauce is always appreciated. It is not a cheap restaurant but the prices are not extortionate and worth saving up to be able to treat yourself as the portion sizes are suitable for multiple courses. Highly recommend and I hope to come back soon

Such a lovely restaurant with a really chilled atmosphere, I felt immediately at ease when my wife and I dined here. The wait staff were really fantastic and added to the chilled mood by being attentive but never "in your face" like some places you go to eat - I was asked how the food was while my mouth was empty, instead of being full of food like what usually happens elsewhere! The food itself is brilliant and has to be eaten to be believed, all the reviews you may have read before about how good the food is are no joke - these guys are serious about quality food and it shows. This is my second visit to Pasta Ripiena and I am already looking forward to my next visit - thank you so much for a great dining experience, and we look forward to being back soon!

I've eaten in Italy, and this is better. A little gem of a restaurant! Highly recommended.

Our food was very good and the service excellent. Just a word of warning that £1 is added to your bill for a "Caring in Bristol" charity. You can remove it if you wish, but I had no issue with this addition. I was just going to put my receipt in the shredder when I noticed that the 12.5% service charge had been added to the £1. I know this is only 12 pence, but will add up over time to a more significant sum. I do not approve of the 12.5% automatic charge anyway, even though you can remove it - how many people actually do? Charging it on a charitable donation makes it even more unscrupulous. I wonder if Pasta Ripiena pass on £1.12 to the charity? If you feel the same about this, please challenge when you visit.

Gorgeous little Italian restaurant in the heart of Bristol, perfect location for dinner before a show at the Hippodrome or Old Vic. Seafood options are on point, and great selection of wines too!

Elegant, charming and intimate dining space with world class pasta dishes and creative starters