Reviews in Bristol and Somerset

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 !

This is a great wedding venue if you are looking for something different!.We had our son`s wedding reception there on Friday.What a great day they gave us.They catered for 50 of us.Their service was superb.Nothing was too much trouble.The atmosphere was great.The food was great .The staff were amazing.What more do you want.Thanks boys.

We have been going to the India Cottage in Henstrdige or some years now, They have never disappointed us. Always a warm welcome and wonderful food, What more could you want?!

This is a great pub! Well-kept ale and cider, good food and loads of atmosphere. Great place to hide on a rainy day!

My husband and I are regulars at this restaurant for good reason: the quality of the food is exquisite, especially the specialty dishes. The chef is versatile on the range of Indian cuisine. One of our favourites is the eastern noodle delight- truly fit for a king. What sets this place apart is the ability to experiment on enticing new dishes and combination of flavours, yet keep the tried and tested favourites on the house menu.Shaz  is an excellent host and always make us feel welcome. It is a warming environment for an after-work destressor yet enchanting an atmosphere for an anniversary dinner with friends and family. We would not hesitate to recommend this restaurant - the quality of the food speaks volumes. thank u so much

what can i say about jade palace, well the food is out of this world, drinks are at a good price and i will go back there again and will tell my friends about it to go there. it is a must if you are looking for somewhere nice to eat.

the Indian in a 20 mile radius by far superb food excellent service and spot on prices!! byo you can't beat that!!!

food very good service a bit slow

Visited here for a lovely afternoon tea with all the trimmings including scones and clotted cream. The garden to the rear is a delight so take it al fresco if the weather permits. Winsford is a quiet village in a tranquil Exmoor valley and they do have rooms here if you want to stay over. It was once the summer residence of a Victorian attorney general who has given the house its current name.

We love this restaurant but alas only went once -on the last day of our hols. The moule marnieres starter was a main all in itself and the sea bream with horseradish sauce devine and morish. Steaks and lambshank were I am told equally lovely as was the summer pud and -as my son called it accidentally-fabstiffy toffee pudding! Highly recommended as it is very reasonable and delicious!

Only stopped for a drink at lunchtime but what a lovely spot it is in a quiet little valley by the river. They also do food and rooms and I would say if you want to get away from it all in Exmoor, you wouldn’t go far wrong here.