The Metropolitan in Bristol, City of

The most incredible food I've had in Bristol. The steak was amazing, perfectly cooked and tender. No need for a steak knife! Wine options are great and the atmosphere is really nice, with great decor and service from the staff.

Came on first table on a Saturday. Lovely food. Lovely time had by all. Connor was a delight!

Fantastic food. Amazing service. The waiter even gave my daughter a card from the restaurant as we were celebrating her birthday. One of best meals I have had.

I have been to the metropolitan 3 times now and every time I have had a pleasant experience in the evening. Highlights this time round were the scallops and confit potatoes. I even decided to have scallops for dessert too they were that good. We all had confit duck as a main. We liked it but we didn't love it. It was a very hearty meal! To compliment the duck I personally would have enjoyed more variety than just lentils, or lentils with more flavour. All in all an absolutely lovely place and I will come back for a 4th time.

When I first visited summer 2023, they had an amazing brunch, really delicious food that left a lasting impression. Unfortunately, we visited recently and it’s not the same. We decided to go later in the day as I wanted to try the confit potato, only thing that was tasty. Everything else fell below standards unfortunately. We ordered the duck which was on a bed of lentils and had a bit of boiled kale. The duck was nicely cooked but very plain, the lentils had flavour but that’s it. The poussin was more disappointing as it just felt like plain chicken with plain cold slaw on the side. Not even joking: That’s all it had on the plate. On the other hand, the breadcrumb on the oysters was so salty my partner didn’t eat the rest of his. For what we paid, we felt even worse… Truly a shame as it had so much potential to be one of Bristols best.

This place was good. But the old menu is now gone and has been replaced with mediocre pretentious errm dishes. Not in the habit of brining businesses down but it went from being a favourite to now a "never going back again". Bring back the old Head Chef who knew good food!

We had a lovely dinner here! Came by the First Table app so had our food bill reduced. Very attentive service, delicious and really interesting food menu, a mix of small plates and larger dishes. We tried a bit of everything!

This place was without doubt a five star restaurant until recently it's moved away from its European Asian fusion roots. We loved the small plates to share and had been several times with friends and family. We returned for a friend's birthday and was disappointed to see a mostly french/Spanish menu. Gone are the wonderful pickles, gone is the Korean fried chicken and although the food was good it felt expensive for what it was. The pricing puts it in a similar range to little french and myriad other options but the food is no longer a stand out for flavour combinations. I hope it goes back to its roots and injects those punchy Korean and Asian flavours next time the menu is updated as this is what made it such a stand out.

Had a lovely meal here with friends on Tuesday. Had a veggie option which was lovely. Great friendly service.

**Update September 24** Unfortunately, this once perfect place has gone away from its Asian inspired theme and now has all the qualities of a brasserie. Lost its USP and the food was just average. A real big shame as, in my mind, it was on the cusp of Michelin but now is far from but still commands the high ticket price. Really needs to find a niche once more, otherwise, in my opinion, it won’t last. Sorry guys. Immensely disappointed. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Absolute perfection, food, service atmosphere. Well done, straight into my all time top 3 best places to eat, ever. Chic modern setting. Delicious clean, Instagramable food with an Asian inspired theme. Great service and the best coffee. Brunch and evening meal tested and both are impeccable. Bravo The Met 🙌 Just sort out your Facebook tagging as it’s not possible to do, must be a settings issue? I’ll be back soon!!!

We have just had the Sunday roast and chose lamb to share. In my 62 years I have never had such a beautifully presented, tasty roast. It was absolutely delicious and the lamb was melt in your mouth. The portion size was more than substantial and we could not eat it all. The side of cauliflower cheese was the best ever too, but was actually not needed. The roasted vegetables were perfectly cooked and the combination of colours was great for the presentation. Can not recommend enough that you try here. During the week the menu is excellent too and I just love the chilli margarita.

Experienced the new dinner menu, beautifully presented food, full of flavour, piping hot, plenty of it, steak cooked to perfection & a lovely piece of fish with the right amount of sauce, good selection of starters & sides, nice buzzy ambiance, contemporary vibe, felt well looked after by the staff despite being very busy, would highly recommend.

This is just a wonderful restaurant in every sense of the word! The food is consistently fantastic across their seasonal menus. The service is flawless, and the restaurant itself has the perfect ambiance to compliment the experience. Everyone must try the Met! Beware though: when you go once, you’ll simply have to keeping going back, it’s that wonderful. Thank You to the team for a very special evening 🥰

Food and service and atmosphere was all perfect we shall visit again soon! Service was exceptional and our server Connor had extensive knowledge of the menu. We particularly enjoyed the hazelnut mocha pie not to be missed !!!

Excellent food, great taste, fantastic service. Always a pleasure to go here 😊 we love the mushroom on toast and fried chicken!

Amazing small plate food in a great atmosphere

Have posted previously but this place is always worth another review. Have visited for both evening dinner and brunch. All excellent. Lovely to see different dishes every time I have been as long with some firm favourites such as the fried chicken. Lovely service and beautiful restaurant

Randomly pick this restaurant near the BnB I stay. Surprisingly high quality of foods. The portion is just right. Modern and we'll decor environment. Service is excellent and the staff are very helpful. Strongly recommend.

Exceptional food and service from start to finish…… BRAVI

Great location, amazing food! New hubby and I came for brunch after celebrating Bristol pride! Few glasses of Prosecco later with some AMAZING Ox cheek got us back up and rolling! Will be coming back. James Trigg

Came for dinner, excellent meal one of the best I have had in Bristol. Friendly staff and great atmosphere. Would recommend

My husband had been recommended this place by a friend of his. Food was fantastic, lovely sun trap garden and friendly staff. I would highly recommend the Bloody Kimchi 👌

A lovely place, we didn't end up eating, but wine options were great with a very knowledgeable waiter.

went here a week ago - great food, exceptional service. Connor our waiter couldn’t do enough to help. The manager was exceptional and even let me try a few of the beers as i wasn’t familiar with the drafts. Really recommend this place , food, drink and service absolutely nailed.

Great food and attentive staff. The cocktails are great too. Would definitely recommend. The decor is modern but inviting.

Just had a brilliant meal in The Metropolitan. Very original menu. The confit potato was gorgeous.

This gem of a place deserves to be packed! The food is first class, offering something a little bit different & both looking & tasting amazing. Beautifully presented by friendly, helpful staff. We took advantage of First Table & enjoyed aperitifs in the sunny garden at the back before moving indoors for our various delicious plates of food - highly recommend.

Fairly quiet for a Tuesday night, but I’m not sure why as the food is to die for. The only downside is the guy mansplaining consultancy to his table of women that he won’t let get a word in. Great fried chicken, outstanding pickles. It’s clear this chef loves cooking just as much as the guy at the table next to me loves the sound of his own voice. Also the Bees Knees house wine is a great choice, cos I’m buzzing.

I come here from time to time and always have such a nice experience. Solid food. Nice service. Beautiful place and when the bill arrives it feels decent value for the offering.

Extremely tasty and will be back again!

Highly recommended. Excellent food, amazing cocktails and a great atmosphere plus good music at the right volume and superb staff. One of our favourites in Bristol.

Been here a few times now and I always love it. Really friendly staff and great food. We have been served by the same gentlemen a couple of times and is always super attentive with us.

Lovely food & service from Connor nothing was too much trouble ! Highly recommend!

Favourite restaurant in Bristol! The food is absolutely delicious. They are always changing their menu and it never disappoints. The staff are so lovely and bubbly :) Make sure to try some of the cocktails and the confit potatoes 🌟

Incredible service from Conner super attentive, and made my whole family’s experience thoroughly enjoyable! The food was melt in your mouth good.

Genuinely the best brunch I've ever had

Unpleasant experience. Didn't feel welcomed and food was disappointing. Walked in seeing the host at the bar and my partner chatting, i tried to join in the conversation several times while i sat there (25 minutes) and my partner had tried to get me involved in their conversation but the host was chatting away. At one point my partner was trying to speak to me wanting to ask me a question, the host interrupted. Being a chatty person who is always good with all kinds of people, this situation and my time spent at The Metropolitan has managed to make me feel awkward and embarrassed. I felt as though I did not exist. Had been told food was great before the visit. Ordered 5 dishes, a pint and 4 cocktails. Cocktails were alright, the pint wasn't good. The only thing that we enjoyed was the confit potato which was delightful I can't complain. Pan fried hake was not great, clams tasted sour and fish was nothing special. Met bread was cold and greasy, the smoked miso butter was nice though. Barbacued pork belly was not great, it was served with apple sauce and I had expected something more unique. Korean friend chicken was bad. Everything came up to £45 with the discount code, fair price for eating out but service and food could have been better. Interior of the restaurant was nice though IMO.

Super tasty food and beautifully presented, reasonably priced, friendly service and stylish decor. Will definitely be back! The warm bread and miso butter to start was 👌

Are you a fan of "small plates" ? I have to say that increasingly, I'm not. The food here was OK, good even but there was too much because the plates were far from small and we were encouraged to order more than we would have we wanted, had we known. Left feeling bloated and slightly ripped off.

Fabulous restaurant The food was faultless can’t wait to go again Service atmosphere everthing about it was 100% amazing

Great innovative, modern small plates menu, well executed. Friendly service. Recommended.

Had a really fabulous lunch here. Roasted celeriac was tender and absolutely delicious. Waiter kind and appropriately attentive. Good value too. Highly recommended!

Great food and service. We will be back

We have been wanting to try The Metropolitan for a while, with the great reviews already online and by recommendation from others. We certainly were not disappointed in the least. We were welcomed with a warm smile and shown to our seat right next to the window (perfect for prolific people watchers like us). Our waiter was super knowledgeable when taking our drinks order and made some great recommendations for the small plates and the specific portion sizes. The favourites were by far the confit potato, which was decadent and rich, especially in the bed of black garlic and nori, and the miso glazed barbecue celeriac which is paired perfectly with the porcine mushrooms. I strongly recommend trying some of their cocktail menu, especially the (ever elusive, at least to me) raspberry daiquiri. Don't put off going to The Met like we have, and congratulations to the whole team for creating what can only be a contender for one of Bristol's best restaurants.

Nice waitress, can pay cash, had a red berry tea there.

We enjoyed a fantastic brunch here last Sunday and were impressed by the delicious dishes! We ordered the Ox Cheek Hash and Chili Crab brioche, both of which were incredibly tasty. The only downside was the service. While we understand they were busy, we had to ask multiple times to get our drinks. However, this won't deter us from returning as we definitely will! Just a few minor things they could improve upon. Keep up the good work!

Brunch was beautiful prepared and cooked. Imaginative menu with twists on old favourites and interesting, different, options. Conner was excellent!

We all enjoyed a fantastic meal tonight. Big thank you to Connor for making it a great experience!

Food wonderful colorful and delicious and the staff wonderful. Had the oxtails with spinach carrots and portebella mushroom . Poached eggs on top with Hollander sauce.

Great spot. Super welcoming staff, lovely decor and atmosphere with a little back garden to boot. Food was even more exciting than the playlist (which was excellent). Lovely.

Staff are delightful and the food is tasty, portions are really generous as well unlike alot of similar sized Bristol venues

I came here today with my housemate to have some brunch. We ordered the mushrooms on toast and both of us thought it was fantastic. It cost us £11 each, but it was absolutely worth it. They were the best mushrooms I have ever had. The food was delivered after a short amount of time waiting and the staff were very friendly so the service was excellent. The interior design is stylish with nice furniture and lighting. I will definitely come back soon.

Fantastic ambiance, service and the food was just amazing . I recommend the mussels.

I really like this place for lunch.

We returned here to try the Sunday lunch menu and everything was just amazing. Everything about this place is sensational, from the ambience, really friendly staff and the food is simply outstanding. The food is on a level you would think you are in a Michelin star restaurant, quality, taste and presentation - all of the dishes are of very high standard. A fabulous team effort, thank you and we will definitely be back again!

Watched cocktails being made at the bar the wife had to have one for her birthday,their version of a bloody Mary with a twist..it kicked 😀 ,the eggs Royal coming out of the kitchen seemed very popular

Came with some visiting friends and took them out here as I had heard some great reviews. It was the only place we ate together and then they travelled home. We then all came down with extreme food poisoning and have all been suffering quite badly. The food was good whilst we ate it. Most dishes tasted wonderful and the the staff were very attentive and lovely. But the after affects of the meal were horrible.

My husband and son had severe vomiting and diarrhoea for a full 36 hours, caused by eating the chicken dish on the dinner menu.

I visited The met today for a coffee and to do some work. When I entered the restaurant I was immediately greeted with a smile and welcomed by a manger named Millissa asking how I was. I ask if I was okay have a buisness call and a coffee which she seemed glad to show me a table that was quiet and spacious which I really appreciated. I ordered a honey flat white what wasn’t normally on the menu however the manager said they will do their best to find some honey and they delivered !! The Flat white was very smooth with the perfect amount of honey beautifully crafted by Dan who’s was also very friendly and made conversation with me. Lovely experiance overall and shame I couldn’t stay longer for food!!

Great place - the atmosphere, service and dishes are good and well priced, both for brunch and dinner.

If you want a fancy breakfast/bunch THE MET is the best spot. Incredible, super tasty dishes. Their Ox Cheek Hash is the best, super tender, but so are the vegetarian options such as the mushrooms on toast. Chill, posh atmosphere. Shame the service is often slow.

Loved our dinner here. Amazing food (confit potatoes were incredible!), really great service and lovely atmosphere

Delicious food with interesting combinations and precise execution, polite service and great ambiance. Will be returning shortly.

Absolutely over priced food The drinks were all right but the food didn’t work the way out. Most of the food were too salty. Not sure if the chef has taste the food before serving.

Great place for dinner, everything we tried was delicious. Good selection of cocktails and some local beer on tap. Recommended

Fantastic place. Really great decor, service , menu & flavours. Best brunch & lunch in town.

Only thing was that all but 2 meals had eggs which I don't like

The ambience, service and food was first class for brunch. Flavours and combinations excellent. Looking forward to visiting on an evening.

We have eaten at many fine restaurants but we would rate this food as excellent. The service was also excellent. Thankyou

Had brunch at The Met today, ox cheek hash is one of the best things I’ve eaten for a long time, so tasty, served with perfect poached eggs and kimchi veg, delicious! Nice atmosphere and attentive service

Had an early dinner here. We thought the food was exceptional, partnered with a good wine list. Don’t be confused by the menu, think of it as ‘small plates’ even though some are pretty large. Let the staff guide you. Order what you fancy and share. Asian flavours primarily, beautifully delivered. One of the best meals we have had in Bristol.

Two couples had a lunchtime brunch meal at this very pleasant location. The decor is attractive and the tables strategically placed. The lunch menu is fairly limited but when the food comes it’s something different. I had the eggs Benedict on toast with bacon topping, Really delicious and filling. Two others had the special chicken dish which was voted extremely tasty and different. We will try the evening menu as this place is definitely worth a revisit and further investigation. The Service was quietly efficient and friendly. One very minor moan however : In absolutely minuscule print on the menu there is a detail of a twelve and half percent Service charge automatically added to the bill. Call me old fashioned but be open about it or leave it to the customer to decide the tip.

The service was so accommodating & friendly, the food sublime. Some of the food was not to my liking, but I could tell the flavours were expertly chosen, just not my favourite. I can’t describe how good the fried chicken was, & the banchan was so simple & delicious. We were sat by the windows, which were a bit cold in winter, glad I had lots of layers on.

Greeted warmly on entering. The staff were attentive and friendly. Coffee was extremely good and the brunch menu offered a tempting variety of choices as well as some classics. The mackerel kedgeree was excellent and the Eggs Benedict beautifully prepared and cooked. Very stylish place to eat. Will definitely return for an evening meal.

The Met is a fantastic restaurant. The food is always brilliant and interesting, the staff are friendly and knowledgable and the atmosphere/ambience is always relaxed and unpretentious. I’ve been several times now each time is better than the last. A firm favourite for me.

My mother and I recently enjoyed a delightful brunch experience at this charming establishment. We were greeted and served by an attentive gentleman with bleached blonde hair, whose exceptional service significantly enhanced our visit. The culinary highlight was undoubtedly the ox cheek hash and the exquisitely prepared mushroom on toast, complemented perfectly by rich, aromatic coffees. The flavors were a delightful symphony, leaving us deeply satisfied. We are eagerly looking forward to our next visit to this culinary gem.

We booked the Met through First Table, so we received 50% off our food bill, although I would of happily paid full price for the incredible food we had. We ordered a mixture of small plates and a main each accompanied by a few cocktails. The quality of the food was excellent and the choice of dishes on the menu were very ranged so there seemed to be something for every pallette. Our drinks were also well balanced and fairly priced. I'd be happy to call this place my local and visit as often as possible.

We were taking the opportunity to stop off in Bristol just for one night on our way back to Devon and catch up with friends who suggested going for dinner to a new restaurant bar called The Metropolitan in Whiteladies Road. Well I have to say we were most impressed with this place – the decor and ambiance are terrific and bearing in mind we were there on a wild and wet Tuesday night the place was most welcoming. As for the food this was delicious! We took the opportunity to try a few of their sharing plates which were all amazing and such a great sociable way to eat. We tried a white and red wine both from Stellenbosch which we thought were exceptionally good value. It was so good that we returned the next morning for coffee (delightful) and a couple of dishes off their inventive brunch menu (the bubble & squeak was to die for!) before trekking off home. We will definitely be revisiting when we are next in the Bristol area (and having had a peek at their other menus we now want to try their Sunday roasts) and would thoroughly recommend this place to anyone who hasn’t tried it yet!

As a regular at the Downs Café it seemed a good idea to try the newly opened Metropolitan for a lunch. The space is nicely laid out and the welcome and service from the staff very good. The menu has a number of sharing options which are party tried and everything was met with great approval, especially the pork and the potatoes with parmesan. A new place to add to my approved dining options in Bristol.

My friend and I came here for a Sunday lunch recently, and were pleased with almost every aspect of our experience. The menu had a good selection of choices, and the food we chose was delicious. Our only minor gripe is that we would’ve appreciated slightly largely portions. The service was fast, and staff were polite and helpful. The restaurant interior is stylish, and the big window seats are great for people watching. We hope to return one day.

The Met is an outstanding addition to the Bristol food scene . The menu is creative, flavoursome and beautifully presented. I cannot praise the food more. Outstanding! The venue is stylish, sophisticated, mellow and ambient . The service is warm, friendly and informed . A special shout out for Connor who always welcomes us with a genuine warmth. Exceptional. The team are a credit to the Met. Thank you!

The Met is an outstanding addition to the Bristol food scene . The menu is creative, flavoursome and beautifully presented. I cannot praise the food more. Outstanding! The venue is stylish, sophisticated, mellow and ambient . The service is warm, friendly and informed . A special shout out for Connor who always welcomes us with a genuine warmth. Exceptional. The team are a credit to the Met. Thank you!

Next level food in a beautiful modern dining space that avoids coming across as pretentious. Delighted to find creative dishes with fusions rarely seen (long time I've seen Calamansi as an ingredient on the menu!). And if you see that hay smoked custard creme - order it! They should sell that stuff in tubs. Wine list may have less choices than other venues, but the picks are amazing. I had a lovely business/social catch up and my guest was incredibly impressed with the restaurant as well. It is a FIND and both of us expected to return soon with our wider circles. Open for ca. a year, it felt well established. The staff are well informed, friendly and understanding to your needs. One particular staff went out of their way to ensure a potential hurdle during my visit was smoothened out. For that I am very grateful. Looking forward to returning with friends and family to explore the menu further.

Wonderful food. Smallish menu but everything on it that we tried ( nearly everything since there were 5 of us) was fantastic. The potatoes were amazing and we asked the chef for the recipe. Waiter was great, wine lovely and not mega expensive. All round 5 stars well deserved

Top quality all day brunch, best eggs royale I’ve ever had

Absolutely amazing venue! I had my 30th birthday party here and everything was just perfect. The team at The Met were fantastic, every detail was thought about and the service was outstanding. The atmosphere was great for an evening into night party and was so nice to have the option to hire the entire venue. The food was amazing and they were really accommodating with our drinks requests on the night. I would highly recommend this venue if you’re looking to host a party or even if you’re popping in for brunch or dinner. It’s absolutely brilliant. Thanks to the team at The Met for everything!

Connor was amazing, his knowledge of the menu and wine pairing was perfect! Thank you so much x

Delicious small plates and excellent cocktails

Came here for Sunday Brunch with my mum and aunty and the whole experience was SO impressive! First of all, the staff are really smiley and welcoming. They also were great with questions regarding the menu. The Sunday menus are a Brunch and then they do a roast / bigger lunch meals too. I ordered the bubble and squeak with bacon and eggs and it was perfectly done and absolutely delicious. I also had a coffee and a mimosa (not on the menu but they were super happy to make this). The atmosphere is really relaxed and friendly and it's just a fabulous new place. I cannot wait to come here in the evening and give it a go.

Amazing yet again - went along for the new menu, did not disappoint, staff as usual were lovely!

Really good food, super friendly and helpful staff and great atmosphere overall. Would definitely recommend!!

Amazing food and cosy ambience. Big thanks to Emma, she was brilliant. Can't wait to see you again.

Went there for an evening meal with some friends. Lovely atmosphere, friendly and professional staff, ridiculously good food and cocktails. Gave us a full rundown of the vegan options on the menu and made one of the dishes differently to accommodate for us which I really appreciated. 10/10. Great music in the background as well.

What a fantastic place for dinner Loved the atmosphere The food was wonderful We loved the lamb main Great service We will certainly be back

Generous portions and great service. Tried both brunch and dinner here and had a wonderful experience. The service is excellent and the food rivals local Michelin star restaurants for taste. The Banchan pickles were our favourite.

Fantastic food and really friendly service

Lovely atmosphere and attentive staff. The food was lovely and showed great attention to detail. A welcomed addition to the Bristol food scene. Looking forward to the next visit.

The best meal I’ve eaten all year!! Absolutely brilliant. We had the roast, it was insane - a delicious modern twist. Bloody Mary was also great. The miso ice cream is to die for. Our waiter, Connor, was also a dream. 10/10! Looking forward to coming back again very soon!

Food was great, so were the cocktails. Our second server was so friendly and attentive which made all the difference, overall had a lovely evening here. Not sure how to feel about the first fella with the long curly hair tho and the note he left on our receipt 😂 did make us chuckle at the end! We had 50% off so did say that we wanted to try loads of stuff, even if we couldn't eat it all 🤷🏼‍♀️ (we are in pain but still ate it all)

The BEST brunch. Ox cheek hash every time.