Best Romantic Restaurants In Bristol

Whether you're in the market for a special occasion spot, or hoping to impress the other half with a sultry new haunt, these romantic Bristol restaurants for couples going on a date have got looks and charm by the bucket. From sushi and cocktails to the city's finest steak restaurants, we've rounded up some intimate locales to help freshen up your date night game.

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Last updated on 26th January 2024




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Casa

For fine dining in the city centre, make your way to Casa. This Italian restaurant has everything from fresh scallops and trout to tortellini and rosemary gnocchi, the venue also showcases a global range of wine to boot.

Marmo

This gorgeous Italian eatery in the city centre boasts authentic dishes made from sustainable ingredients. Marmo is cooking up fresh pasta plates aplenty, as well as mouthwatering charcuterie boards and indulgent desserts. Pair these tasty eats with their selection of biodynamic and organic wines from across Europe.

Lido

With delicious food and waterside views, this modish restaurant serves as the in-house eatery for the Lido. Whether you're an active twosome looking for a post-dip bite, or simply there to sample some edible delights, this Clifton beaut is one to add to the date night repertoire when you need cheap romantic restaurants in Bristol.

Steak of the Art

Is your date a real art lover? This restaurant is also a gorgeous gallery, where you'll be able to take in quirky furniture and artsy frames while enjoying creative concoctions and fabulous fare. Check out their latest masterpieces for a unique dining experience.

Pasture

One of the best places for fine dining, Pasture is open for all your lunch, dinner and late-night cocktail needs. Specialising in British cuisine, the eatery is dedicated to sourcing their ingredients from around the West Country. 

The White Lion Bar

For romantic restaurants with a view in Bristol, The White Lion Bar are fab for anniversary dinners, engagement soirees and first dates alike. Not only do they offer a slew of great drinks, but they also dish out a killer food menu with wood-fired pizzas and plant-based burgers.

Rosemarino

Hidden away on York Place, Rosemarino is an ever-so-charming restaurant offering classic brunch dishes with an Italian twist. With pretty lighting, rustic seating and contemporary dishes, it makes for the perfect place to cosy up in while tipping back glasses of vino.

Paco Tapas

One of the most romantic Michelin star restaurants in Bristol (the Spanish vibes will do that), Paco Tapas is well worth a visit for impressing your boo. Soak up the sunshine at an outdoor table or head inside for rustic interiors; either way, you'll be munching small plates like courgette carpaccio, leeks and romesco, and gambas al ajillo.

Mugshot

If you're after special occasion restaurants in Bristol for your next date night, Mugshot brings 1920s glamour and juicy cuts to the Old City. A quirkier take on the traditionally stuffy steak spot, this eatery's vintage theme immerses you in the jazz age, and even lets you take your very own mugshot.

Bianchi's

Another fab spot in the city, Bianchi's is a friendly Cotham Hill Italian with some delicious delicacies on offer. A project from the brains behind Pasta Loco, La Sorella and Pasta Ripiena, their menus are a mixture of shareable antipasti and mouthwatering main plates.

Seven Lucky Gods

While not your traditional date spot, don't let the shipping container exterior fool you, because Seven Lucky Gods is romancing you with sushi and slick cocktails. A small but mighty izakaya bar over in Whapping Wharf, it's bringing something a little different to you couple's night out.