Reviews in Bristol and Somerset

Having lived in Bristol for almost 4 years now, I still hadn’t managed to get round to eating at San Carlo. Until Friday! After all the recommendations and wholehearted endorsements, I finally booked a table for myself and my husband. I must state that our expectations were naturally high, but am pleased to say that we were not disappointed. Service, wine and especially the food were all absolutely fantastic and we are looking forward to passing on our experiences to those as yet unaware.

Visited the old fish market pub (which houses the Thai kitchens)for the 3rd time in 2 visits to Bristol. The food is very fresh and very tasty...and AMAZING value for money. The pub and restaurant staff are friendly and helpful. We took our children 9 and 11 yrs on our last visit and stayed for 3 hrs (7-10pm). Its a must to eat the food and drink the wine (with recommendations from helpful staff).HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!!! A++++++++

The environment is excellent but service, food and value were hugely disappointing. A gaggle of teenage staff ignored us on entry, setting the tone for the evening. Two starters were delivered whilst the other two in our party waited a further 15 minutes for their starter (bread & oil would you believe). The Manager promised that the main course would be trouble free. Admittedly they were all delivered together but here comes a piece of advice - avoid the Beef & Beer Pie at all costs. For £16 it contained 2 small chunks of beef, filled out by carrots and potatoes. The rest of the food was adequate but seriously over-priced. I hope we caught it on a bad day - but we will never know because it won't be getting another chance

The views are brilliant of the Cathedral, dishes are imaginative and the food is good, but it isn't the best restaurant in Somerset. That accolade goes to one just across the road in Wells - Goodfellows.

great meal service and friendly. Value for money2. great puddings. All round top marks thanks Brent house. We have been enjoying meals for over 20 yrs. Must try.

We had an awful evening last night. We were part of a large party which had booked at least a couple of weeks in advance. There were not enough seats for everyone to start with. We then had to wait for 45 minutes before everyone had a drink - some people having asked several times. We only managed to order our food after an hour of waiting. The food was fine and reasonably priced but the service we received was shocking! One of our party has been vegetarian for over 20 years and ordered a vegetable risotto. However, after eating some it found that there were pieces of salmon in it! It was tasted by someone else who found a big piece. The waiter was called who was very rude and refused to believe that it was salmon, telling us it was tomato! Another plate was brought out, which again, had salmon in it! I took the offending fish on a spoon to the kitchen where another waiter confirmed that yes, it was salmon! He apologised and I informed him that we would not be paying for this dish and were shocked that a vegetarian would be served fish and be spoken to so rudely. I suggested that my friend should be given some compensation for breaking over 20 years of vegetarianism in this manner by offering her a free drink or desert (the least they could do as she was most upset). He said he would go and speak to her and apologise. He did this but there was no mention of any compensation. When I saw that he was not taking this seriously I reminded him about what I had said. He then became very aggressive and shouted at me for daring to ask such a thing, saying I had no right! By this point my friends at the other end of the table were wondering what was happening. I turned round to tell them which prompted him to start shouting at me again! I have never had such shocking service in all of my life and would advise any one to avoid this restaurant like the plague.

it is amazing the food is Delicious and the staff are so nice if you ever feel like italian then la passione is the place to go

On the 21.03.09 I got ripped off £90.00 deposit because.... the owner said that "I didn't eat enough food for him to make any money" he kept my deposit + drinks Money + he got aggressive when we didn't want to pay for the food (£76.00) We Had to Pay !! PLEASE AVOID THIS PLACE

Great pub, excellent food, cheap drinks, friendly bar staff.

Definitely the best Chinese in Frome. Well done.Keep up the good work.

we been to this Chinese restaurant and we don't go any where else anymore. Everythings is so great,try it you know what i meant. Going there again this weekend!!!! can't wait.

Nice food. But the staff are very rude, arogant and miserable! Far too quick to take your plates way. Made you feel uncomfortable. Shown where on the ATM to agree to a tip. You got to be joking! Sorry it's the last time we will visit.

Zest is a easy to reach restaurant, which gives you a taste of many choices of mediterranean food to try. Cooked to a high standard and always well presented on the plate not to mention delicious. Really good value for money a fantastic place for group evenings out as well as a cosy romantic dinner for two. Definite place to visit

Two of us enjoyed a fantastic meal in this sparkly contemporary restaurant, this place serves the posh food you see on tv but never get to eat. The staff are smiling, attentive, happy and know all about the food on the menu. We had Starter: Scallops, mmmm. Pate; Delicious. Mains: Steak, wow this place could do a Blk&bleu perfectly, tasty, juicy, tender. Stuffed Rabbit loin, sweet and delicate and amazing. The food was so professionally and prettily presented, it was perfect portion control, allowing you to have a 3 course dinner without feeling hungry or stuffed to bursting point! Wonderful. We decided to go back every week until we've exhausted the menu!

An Indian restaurant that is several cuts above the average. The prawn puri's are the best I have ever been served. They feature a some dishes different to the standard curry house fare including some delicious rabbit dishes and several melingly tender lamb dishes.

Excellent Indian cuisine. On visits from our home in France, first night always at Posh Spice. Staff and service first class. Good staff and service.

I live in Weston and always travel weekly to the best carvery in Somerset.The meats are always tender and as much veg as you can eat.Service excellent as well, always friendly.Very good value for money. Highly recommended.

I was unfortunate enough too eat here on Friday. We duly arrived on time and were told too wait at the bar, no complimentary drinks, we complained several times and were eventually seated over 25 mins late. When the starters came out, they were very disappointing. One was covered in olive oil and the other was saturated in fat!!! We duly complained, the manager became very aggressive to a female in the party and it was only when we pointed out the timescale he relented. The mains did arrive and were satisfactory at best, that is being generous. When we came to pay, nothing had been deducted from the bill and they even charged for service!!! I have spoken to several people and this appears to be a common complaint. I will not be going back for a long time and have ensured that anyone I know who uses it regularly is enlightened.