Reviews in Bristol and Somerset

Been at this lovely restaurant this this weekend. Well me and my crowed enjoyed it so much. We always look at reviews before we go to any restaurant I think that's the best way to know if a restaurant is any good. The food was fresh and top quality & service was first class. We will recommend bg to all our family and friends. Thank you

Amazing food. Love the idea of byo. It's got to be the best restaurant in Bristol . I just booked a table for Xmas lunch . I guess this Xmas we will be eating lunch at bg. Smashing menu they got on for Xmas dinner ! Thks 2u all @ bg Antony an family

I love Sousta Taverna - our first visit was Summer 2010. We had the most fantastic night, thanks to a very friendly and mixed clientele, but mostly due to Yannis..... who are the most friendly and efficient waiter you could meet. We were so impressed that saw us return taking two friends along with us, and they were equally impressed.

Had a meal with a group of friends last Saturday and had some good food and a nice time. However, one criticism would b the off putting sign on the window something about drinks and a cheaper meal which i found misleading and confusing as drinks are the cheapest part of any meal and a curry is the main dish which obviously costs a lot more than a pint. Overall though was a nice place. They should definitely bring in an alcohol bar though to liven the place up-we want our wines and beers!

came to blue ginger with the family and had a nice quiet meal. the husband wanted a wine to go with his curry but the waiter said they don't serve alcohol because they are Muslim so we were slightly disappointed but overall it was a nice place to spend a Sunday evening.

Went to eat at blue ginger for the first time after driving by a couple of times and decided to go in; food was OK, service was good. I don't understand why every single review on this board has mentioned it being a bring your own drinks establishment though-surely the food should be the talking point not the drink? too much focus on the drinks i think when a restaurant is supposed to be about the CURRY.

What a great fish n chip shop the men are very nice and the food is fab. Never been let down every time we go..

Have been here on many occasions. Lovely pub, although i think the restaurant Lilies is no more, allowing more pub space which is good. Food fabulous as usual. Last visit we had burgers which were juicy and moist with lovely chips. A good selection of local ales and a good selection of wines too. Were able to accommodate people in an upstairs room so great for a family gathering. Landlords hospitable, and although there is a pay and display car park over the road from the pub if you take the slip in they give you the £1 back off your drinks/food.

lovely food , amazing decor , classy china , top class service. without a question this the best restaurant in Bristol that's what we all agreed to on my table. I think with all the lovely reviews they are getting it not a wonder they are busy . I always look at reviews prior to going to a restaurant . if 99% people say it's good , it's got to be good !!! thanks all u have made me a regular now lol

fantastic out of this world food & service ! first time we booked a large party at blue ginger. guess what ? it wont be the last . thanks all at bg

Was browsing through all the great reviews prior to going to blue ginger. Got a bit confused when one of the reviews said they won't allow you to drink alcohol in restaurant ! That's not true it says on the window take your own drinks and that includes soft & alcohol. We booked a table for 15 and all our party members enjoyed the food & service . Oh they don't have corkage charge which is a added bonus. Plus our bill was so cheap . I think it's due to you having that option of taking your own alcohol and soft drinks in. I would like to thank all at blue ginger for making it a very memorable evening . See you soon Claire friends xxx

went to blue ginger for a birthday party, seeing as most people who do reviews on here have had a birthday party here...had a good meal. was let down that we couldn't drink alcohol there, only soft drinks. hope they bring alcohol in!

Dirty Tables graffitied........stroppy staff who lack customer service ..no SMILES.food disgusting and the two for one price is simply a con for what you get ....Half warm food with clearly the cheapest ingredients served after waiting nearly an hour by a stroppy waitress who virtually slammed down delivery without an apology.Clearly will not be going there again or recommending this place again! yuk!

yesterday I was at blue Ginger with my family it was my sisters birthday. truly amazing food and service. I took a look at the reviews on sugarvine before I booked 99% of it's top class reviews. but the odd one ( 1% ) ain't brill but not bad. I think for a new restaurant they are making a name for themselves. I was given a slip to fill in after the meal. it's by evening post , they are doing best restaurant in Bristol 2010 I think for a month it's in the paper a slip that u fill in to vote for your fav restaurant. I wish blue Ginger all the luck an success they deserve. I know who I am voting ! thks to all at bg

There are three great reasons to visit the ancient city of Wells in Somerset – the Cathedral (one of the most beautiful in Europe), the market (it’s been held for centuries in the town square) and the relatively new kid on the block, Goodfellows. This is a café, brasserie/patisserie and restaurant with attitude. It was bustling on the day we visited, there was an air of success and excitement about the place and the staff oozed quiet, courteous confidence. There are two sections to the restaurant, the first on the ground floor is an intimate, theatre-like space fronting the pass and the busy kitchen specialising in fish sourced from the day boats in Devon and Cornwall – if you like a front seat to the chefs’ activities while you eat then this is the place for you. No room for Ramsay tantrums here just quietly spoken craftsmen talking each other through the routines of the food prep. For those who like to hear themselves eat there is a private, more peaceful restaurant upstairs away from the hustle and bustle. The lunch menu choice is confidently short and, similarly, the wine list which is well-balanced and carefully selected at prices that don’t choke. The menu also included a six course taster compilation for the more ardent luncher. There is more than a whiff of la Belle France about this place, we were received and served by the very French waiter who knew what he was about. Chef Patron Adam Fellows’ wife, Martine, is also French – together they bring a beneficial Gallic flavour to this West Country experience. There was excellent service throughout and good grounded advice on the wines, this kind of professionalism is not thick on the ground. My wife’s a great one-courser, she thought she’d skip the starter but beautiful in-house prepared olives and home baked bread served to fill the gap. The Continental bakery provides delight at both the beginning and the end of the dining experience. We began with a complimentary surprise gaspacho, text book stuff from taste to temperature. I followed with a brilliant little ballotine of wild salmon and a silky disc of fois gras both served on dressed puis lentils and piquant sliced pickled walnuts – a dazzling virtuoso compilation as good as anything I’ve had in years. Next, we both plumped for Cornish brill on crushed potato with wild girolles – is there a better fish? It was matched perfectly by a very fashionable bottle of Vermentino. And so to the puds…… I played good boy and settled for an ace espresso, my wife chose from the bakery selection – plum and frangipane tarte ticked the boxes (I nicked the odd spoonful!). Adam and Martine Fellows have every reason to be proud of Goodfellows, recently voted Somerset Restaurant of the Year, it is an honest, professionally-run business, delivering delight and value for money in equal proportions. We sat between two regulars on one side and two newcomers, like ourselves, on the other sharing oohs and aahs and my god isn’t this good throughout the lunch. Hospitality is live and kicking in Wells – forget Paris for the weekend break take in Wells Cathedral, the market and finish off at Goodfellows. Vous ne regrettez rien!!

went to blue ginger to see what the hype was about. Liked the service and decor. Food was OK too. Don't like the bring your own drink idea though!

been to this restaurant this weekend . me and my mates. food was so nice . we wanted to know what all the hype was all about ! well if these boys can do the walk as well has the talk. it was a very busy night and every customer looked so happy ! plus they even had time to chat to us for a few mins. def we gonna make this our regular. it's worth the drive from winterbourne. thanks all at blue Ginger for making it a very special night for us. see u dudes next week !

just had a weekend party with my work mates. I think I better go straight to point . this restaurant needs to be recommended to Gordon Ramsay's best local restaurant , I know for a fact they would win the competition . good luck to u all at b, Ginger. add us to your regular list . thks alot shaz !