Tare Bistro in Bristol, City of

So pleased that the "tasting menu" is back, it was delicious, every mouthful perfect. My only reason for marking 4 star for atmosphere is that eating this amazing food was made even more special when all diners sat down together and each course served simultaneously. The old TARE set up made wonderful food even more special. That said, we will most definitely be back and please thank the chefs for stunning flavours. Thank you for reinstating this menu option.

We celebrated my birthday there enjoying fine and spectacularly composed meals. The variety of flavours, beautiful presentation and friendly service were amazing. Thank you and we will definitely come back again.

A lovely lunch served by a lovely chap, manager I believe , lacked a little atmosphere as we were only ones outside but food is pretty faultless, beignet banging, cannelloni 10/10, everything else really nice, maybe a touch of salt here and there but that might just be me as I love highly seasoned food, can aways add can't take away as they say

Very small venue so we only got a seat at the bar. At times we felt a bit in the way as staff constantly walk behind you to get to and from the bar to serve food and drinks. Food itself was a little overpriced for what you got. Pork loin was quite chewy and the prawn cannelloni was more of a appetiser than a main as it was listed. However, the chocolate mousse was rich and nicely complimented with the tartness of the cherries.

We really enjoyed our evening at Tare. It was relaxed and unrushed. The food was delicious. We really enjoyed sharing the plates, especially the pork which was delicious , the wild prawn cannelloni and the very delicious pearl barley risotto. The service was really good, friendly and knowledgeable with regards to wine choice which also complimented out food . We also sat at the counter which I wasn't sure about but it was perfect for us.

Went for the lunch deal and I don't think we could have made a better decision. Portions were the perfect size, everything was cooked fantastically and the flavours were very well balanced. The glass of house wine included in the price was the icing on the cake! Can't wait to come back and try again when the menu changes!

Very good value for lunch deal which started well with lovely and refreshing Isle of Wight tomatoes salad and tempura aubergine with ponzu sauce. Both starters were bursting with bright citrusy flavour which makes you reach out for more after every bite. The pork main was a posh roast with thyme flavoured potatoes puree and jus. Unfortunately the meal was let down at the end by the chocolate mousse dessert which we found way too sweet with the combination of the sweet mousse, sweet preserved cherries and sweet sauce. We barely finished the chocolate dessert and gave the feedback to the waitress but nothing was done to rectify the issue we had. I been to the original Tare restaurant before and I really enjoyed my experience before. I think the new bistro concept is a good idea to make fine dining food more affordable and I support that. I hope to see some improvement in the execution of food and service and I will definitely go back to try the food again.

Staff extremely attentive and friendly. They provided a refined gluten free menu and options. Food is good, but very pricey for portion size. Don’t arrive too hungry!

I rarely write reviews but I had such an amazing time here for my birthday that I had to tell everyone! Firstly the service was perfect. Super friendly staff who knew exactly how to make you feel settled and special. Following that, the food was exceptional. Small plates to the level of taste that I had experienced from the taster menu in the original Tare. Every dish was exciting and delicious as was the wine. Thank you so much. I will definitely be back!

Feel like they are trying to do something different or innovative, ends up paying the double price but tasting ok. For example, the confit aubergines just taste like tempura aubergines at Japanese restaurants, but more expensive for a small portion.

The best chicken liver parfait I’ve ever had. Delicious food and excellent service. The lunch menu is fantastic value.

Judging by reviews I had hoped this would be spectacular and I don't have an issue with small plates if taste is amazing, but the plates were very small for price and although good - I wouldn't say it was anything to rave about . Sardines and olives were top notch tho- service great and friendly, helpful staff.

Great fine dining food with reasonable prices. Atmosphere is relaxed. Food quality is top notch!

Lovely lunch at Tare Bistro. Friendly service, tasty food and delicious cider. The black pudding quail egg, haddock beignet little snacks were especially tasty!

We have been to TARE for the tasting menu a number of times and absulutely loved it. Five star every time – cannot find any negatives. So, it was a very sad day for us when we went along for our last taste of heaven! We were excited to visit TARE Bistro on our next trip to Bristol. Sadly, it simply did not work for us. The food was as tasty and interesting as ever – big thank you to the chefs who create such amazing flavours. In our opinion, the sharing concept simply did not work for these “plates”. The flavours are complex and you need to enjoy every component as it is presented on the plate. Once you start dividing it up you are loosing something – maybe some of the sauce or a delicate flurry of fennel which we could not separate into two shares. We ended up taking half onto one tea plate and leaving the rest in the original bowl so that at least one of us had a bit of everything. We had the lobster cannelloni - which was glorious, except that we had three small pieces - one piece had to be cut in half! Not an attractive dish anymore! Using the same plate and cutlery for every course means that you have sauce from the previous dish now in your new dish. For example, a duck or pork offering is followed by a lobster canneloni or chalk stream trout. It feels wrong to have these flavours all mixed up. I did ask for a fresh plate when mine had mustard on it following the “scotchies”, but I did feel I was asking a huge favour! I also asked for a spoon so that whoever was taking theirs from the main bowl could get some of the delicious sauce. We went to the Bistro knowing it would not be the same as TARE restaurant, however, we did go along with an open mind, knowing the food would be special. The set up of the sharing concept, the atmosphere, the décor simply do not do justice to this amazing food. You cannot relax and savour it when you are scrabbling to ensure you both get the best result. This amazing food needs to be eaten from the dish it is served on – not from a plate that has already had several previous courses placed upon it. The answer is to order dishes just for yourself and not share! Our bill was not that much less than TARE tasting menu and I would have preferred to have spent a bit more and have that special experience, sharing the amazing food but served on your own plate! RIP TARE restaurant, the Bistro sharing concept was simply was not for us. However, the chefs are still creating wonderful flavours which we will always remember and miss.

Loved the food! Great small plates - good seasonal menu, well prepared & presented, and great flavours. A small teams works well together, in a confided space, to offer a pleasant & efficient service. Not sure about putting a restaurant in a shipping container though!! Actually, not sure why there is a 'gaggle' of shipping containers in the old port area. Containers are not part of the history of this part of the port and not at all well suited to hosting what should be a good dining experience! Just my point of view!!

5 stars for the food, it's delectable - i can see why it has such high reviews, the chefs are clearly talented, hard-working and highly skilled. The 3 star- Service staff etiquette (hand placement). Please don't touch a customers plate while asking if they have finished it: wait, until they give you an answer. When theres a messy soupy dish, it's worth giving the customer some fresh cutlery for the next dish. There were too many niggles like this.

Absolutely amazing! If you love great food, excellent service and extremely affordable prices, this is a must. One of the Best in Bristol. Highly recommended.

Sitting is most uncomfortable. Food is okay ish but expensive for what you get in tiny tapas style.

love this little hidden gem, such a fan of the sister restaurant Tare and this has the same high standards of food and an amazing natural wine list.

Tare Bistro is such a great addition to Wapping Wharf - memorably delicious small plates, an unusual and well priced wine list, relaxed atmosphere and charming service, mean we stayed far longer than we'd planned - always a sign of a good time.

Love! So glad that I have discovered the bistro, after learning that Tare, the other site in whapping wharf, was closing. Its the same excellent quality food in a more informal setting. The service is outstanding and the cocktails are great.

Previously eaten at Tare restaurant and had possible the best meal (well, tasting menu) experience I'd ever had. Was excited to eat at the bistro but honestly, it's disappointing. The quality of the grub just isn't what you'd hope for unfortunately.

The dinner I ate at Tare with three friends on Friday was the best meal I've had all year, and one of the best meals I've eaten in the last ten years. I'm vegetarian and my three friends all love veg, so we had at least one of every vegetable item on the menu, and they also had the prawn cannelloni and the pork belly. It's difficult to choose my favourite item, but the sourdough was huge wonderfully crusty chunks, the almonds weren't over-salted (usually a problem for me), the tomato and curd cheese, and the tomato tart were all utterly delicious, but the truffled rosti potato was the absolute star. I loved the atmosphere and being able to eat outdoors, and our wait staff Carole and the guy from Athlone whose name I didn't get were friendly, fun, and attentive without being obsequious. The whole experience was magic.

The food is incredible. Amazing. Fantastic. Loved it❤️

This is my favourite restaurant in Bristol and potentially all time. Always spot on and great value.

Top notch food and service. Good value for lunch

Tastiest tapas ever and great selection of different than usual wines & cocktails. Staff are so lovely and we had just the best time with friends

I have just had the 6 course meal and paired wines in Tare. I have no words to describe how good this meal was. It was all very delicious. My favourites were the duck course and the puddings. There was a lemon yoghurt mousse and a choux bun with apple custard. I don't always get why wines are paired with certain dishes, but in this case I could see why they were paired and could taste how the wine complimented the food. The staff were very attentive and just lovely people. We're looking forward to the menu change so we can visit again, although I would have no concerns about eating the exact same food if I was to return before that time!

Amazing food and service. This is absolutely top quality cuisine.

The lunch deal is 10/10. Will definitely be back.

Expect tasty dishes, tiny portions and high prices. Good value?

Wow wow wow. I have eaten some pretty amazing food at some incredible places but I think this might be one of the best, and I do not say that lightly. The service was outstanding and the food was phenomenal, plus I also think the pricing was very reasonable for the quality. We had the sourdough, potato, haddock and scotch egg to start. The tempura asparagus, pork belly, prawn cannelloni and the duck for main and we finished with the chocolate mouse- everything was 10/10. What an absolute bristol gem, I could not have faulted a single thing. Thank you!

What a great find. Food was amazing, small plates a la tapas but each beautifully created. We had 4 plus starters and a pudding between two and it felt about right. Front of house was brilliant and the space felt cosey and homely while being stylish and high end.

Lovely lunch, incredible food and friendly service. Will be visiting again

Terrific duck confit, and a lovely atmosphere. Also the smoked haddock beignet and the bath soft! The prawn cannelloni was alright. Their food often has a balance of rich and tart flavours through well placed pickled elements

Exceptional service, exceptional food. We visited a few weeks ago. Can't wait to come back again.

Food and service are amazing aevery time I love this place it’s my favourite in bristol

Very friendly restaurant with the concept of small plates so you can try a wide variety of dishes and share with your friends. Everything is good and balanced in terms of flavors. In terms of drinks, the cocktails are very good and you will have a wide choice of wines. The staff is very welcoming and attentive. I highly recommend.

Literally just left here and felt compelled to leave a review. Honestly some of the most incredible food, passionate and welcoming staff both front of house and in the kitchen. Great wine selection and an inventive yet not overwhelming menu. Cannot wait to return already.

Fairly relaxed atmosphere for great shareable food and drinks. Service was quick and attentive as well!

Absolutely excellent, high quality at affordable prices.

Excellent food and helpful attentive staff. Good price. Would definitely go back

Impressive, recently went for lunch and loved it. Every dish was superb! Cool spot with good selection of wines too. Thanks Tare 👌

Brilliant time at Tare, the food is delicious we couldn’t fault it and the atmosphere and service is 10/10. Would recommend and will definitely be back

Just an incredible lunch experience. A huge thank you to the staff for making us feel so welcome with a small baby. Food was beyond outstanding & the wine was to die for. Can not recommend enough

This is a lovely discovery! Went there with First Table and thoroughly enjoyed it. The food is exquisite, and there is lovely wine selection. The starters arrived together, but the other dishes arrived one after the other, perfectly timed. Everything tasted delicious. We were a bit greedy and had a total of six dishes between the two of us, plus three starter. Two mains would have been enough. We will definitely come here again!

So, so good. Food is incredible.

Amazing food and excellent service. Will be back.

Loved it ! Very very tasty, good wine, nice place, very nice people with perfect suggestions. I strongly recomand it.

Really good food and drinks. My favourite dish was the mussels. Very friendly staff - appreciated getting recommendations on the wine.

Absolutely amazing meal with friends. Food unbelievably delicious and the staff very attentive and saw to iur every need. Thanks for a great evening. We will be back.

We went for the new £24pp lunch offer and was so great! The plates were generous and packed with flavour. Mussels amazing. We shared the cheesecake too - so pretty. Will be back for dinner for sure!

Impossible to give my experience here anything other than five stars.

We recently held our engagement party at Tare Bistro, and had a really amazing time. The food is incredible, and the wine they chose to pair with our event menu was excellent. We had such a great time and so did all of our guests. The planning and preparation was super easy for us, and the service and support we received from Tare both on the day and in the build up to the event was great. We thoroughly recommend.

Very nice selection of small plates with delicious wine. Knowledgable and friendly waiters and kitchen staff, with a lovely ambience. Thanks for having us !!

I recently dined at the new bistro and was thoroughly impressed. The small plates were a delightful culinary experience, and the wine selection perfectly complemented the meal. What stood out the most was the impeccable service – it was delivered to perfection. I look forward to returning soon for another memorable evening.

We had one of every plate on the menu, and loved each and every one of them! They’re all small plates and the flavours were incredible! Presentation was impeccable and throughly loved it. The wine selection is great, and we will be returning for a wine evening with friends soon. Would definitely recommend paying this place a visit for a chilled bottle of wine with some incredible small plates.

Delicious food, great wine list and lovely service!

Fantastic food and great service.

Delicious! Nice cocktails and food was excellent. Recommend the mussels and the chocolate mousse.

Really nice to find this new tapas in Cargo Zone. Very delicate food, beautiful and delicious! Staff is so friendly, offering a detailed introduce and recommendation. They have a wildly special list of wine can do glass but didn’t mentioned in the drinking list. Please ask to see if you can have one. Arancini is a must try, very fresh and homemade food; photo rosti is well-decorated and has strong traffu flavor, crispy deep fried skin and original photo and soft inside; trout is amazing, fresh and chewy texture; Duck liver with topping sliced plum and hazelnut, let you have one bit with smooth, crunchy texture, filling with fat of liver and nut and the sweet sour of fruit; strawberry cheeses is nice, too, quite creamy.

Such a gem! Food and service were fabulous. Staff super knowledgeable about the wine and food and were happy to answer any questions we had. The cocktails were unreal! Will absolutely be back.

Whether it is for great wine, beer, cocktails or a dinner of small plates, this is the perfect location to start, end or spend the whole evening. Fantastic service, excellent drinks choice and stunning small plates.

Amazing place for tapas & vino or cocktails. Perfect to catch up with a friend. We sat outside in the sunset, which was lovely. The only minus for me are slightly uncomfortable chairs but only started to bother me after two hours, which is not too bad. The tapas were top quality, and I enjoyed them with nice selection of wines. Top tapas for me were potato rostie, muscles and brocolli. I will be back for sure.

We stopped in for a few glasses of wine. The server was very knowledge about what was on the menu and made lots of recommendations based on our tastes. A nice little venue as well with views of the local harbour area.

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5 out of 5 lovely place Great spot! Tapas style spot with beautiful wines. We had a lovely Pinot Noir. Food was faultless, very tasty and nicely presented. Special shout out to the Duck Parfait on Brioche with pickled cabbage. Will come back again! 📸 Follow @bristolsecretfoodie

Wow, dined in here solo on a work trip. 10/10 food and service

Picole is our favourite Bristol wine bar! They have a delicious selection of small plates which pair beautifully with the amazing range of wine on offer! There’s something for every taste, and the staff are really knowledgeable at talking you through the options so you find just what you like. Great vibe!

So delicious. Lovely chilled atmosphere. Excellent food and great service. Must try!

Lovely little find with great wine, good food and attentive service.

Delicious food, but man some of the portions are incredibly small given the price. The cheese boards and the charcuterie boards especially.

Incredible small plates and a huge array of delicious and varied wines. A great place for food and drink with friends. A great addition to the harbour side food and drink scene. Special mention to the duck parfait and apple cake.

My new favourite spot! Since it first opened Picole has quickly become one of my favourite spots in the Bristol. Over the course of many visits I have sampled a varied selection of interesting wines which have been accompanied by some truly fantastic food. The staff are clearly passionate about both the food and drink, and are always happy to recommend. I will be back again to taste the ever changing menu!

Excellent service here. The food was good and well presented. Would go back anytime and take friends too

Fantastic service, great wine and delicious food. It’s slightly tucked away, but definitely worth the visit!

The food and drinks are all incredible and very reasonably priced. Everything was amazing but the mussels are delicious. Fantastic wine list and the service is always great. Highly recommend!

Whilst it is an excellent wine bar, the food is to die for !! You can tell the chef takes great pride in his work, from the fresh ingredients, fabulous flavours and presentation on the plate. Chef even came out to serve some of our plates and explained what we were about to experience ! We scoffed our way through 5 out of the 7 small plates on offer - all individual and unique ! The wine is also "top drawer"- good quality selection. Cannot recommend highly enough ! P.S. Do NOT be put off by the location, and seek it out !

Great selection of wine, and delicious small plates

It's a wine bar so here's what's important...the wine is excellent! Also well priced and the staff know what they're doing so you can just relax and enjoy spending time with whoever you're with, let them take care of the rest.

Really tasty food and a lovely wine selection! Highly recommend the cauliflower arancini too

Fantastic service and food. Textures and flavours were faultless, all food served as small plates. Thanks!

wine, food, service and atmosphere was all great. a welcome addition to wapping wharf

Had such a nice evening at Picole. Food was super tasty and the staff are so friendly. Can’t wait to go back !

Divine food and fabulous selection of wines! Small but full of character. The staff is brilliant and determined to provide an excellent experience. Good luck and long life!

Sat at the bar.... had a awesome evening... lots of excellent knowledge of the wine selection, incredible arancini and even a complimentary chocolate to finish off the night!!!

Such a great addition to Wapping Wharf! We absolutely love their sister restaurant Tare and Picole is the same excellent quality and service you would expect but in a different format which just really works. So many great wines open by the glass, I drank a lovely garnacha the barman recommended. We then had some big juicy gordal olives and salted almonds followed by the lamb, mussels and purple sprouting broccoli which were all excellent. The best bit though was the chocolate mousse and honeycomb which was genuinely the best chocolate mousse I’ve ever eaten! All the staff were also so friendly and accommodating. Overall 10/10 and we are planning our next visit already!