Bristol, Italian Restaurant Guide

“Super dooper!”; you “can’t go wrong at this Bristol stalwart” – one of the oldest members of the successful national chain – known for its “very glitzy” glamour and “reliable” (but pricey) cuisine.

A “superb, authentic” three-year-old Italian using “genuine Italian ingredients”; it’s about “more than just pizza” – although its Neapolitan-style versions are the bedrock of its reputation – and the “very pleasant staff” cope admirably with the (sizeable) crowds.

“Fab homemade pasta” is unsurprisingly the star of this “lively” establishment – “another good addition to the Cotham Hill scene”, which has made waves since opening in 2016. Owners Ben Harvey and Dominic Borel are slated to open a ravioli bar, in the city’s banking district, in November 2017, with Ben’s chef brother Joe (ex-of local icon Bellita) at the helm.

2015 Review: Expect not just the usual pizzas and pastas but also more sophisticated modern Italian fare at this new Whiteladies Road restaurant and cicchetti bar; it’s undeniably high-end – all spotlights, marble tables and heavy gold mirrors – and the all-Italian wine list is well above average too.