Restaurants in Bristol

“I highly recommend this Cafe, Great food made to your likings and daily specials, good atmosphere and service by the staff is simply marvelous..”

“Cafe Real will never disappoint!!! And the absolute BEST coffee you’ll ever have!!! It’s a family business and their love for coffee and each other is apparent!!! The atmosphere makes you feel the joys !!!!I. If you haven’t been here yet; give it a try!!! It’ll make your day fabulous!!!”

“This is the third time we’ve ordered from Hamblers and for the third time it was amazing! So glad to have found this place after our regular go to pizza joint started being horrible after they changed hands. Thank you Richard for the awesome food!”

“Nice clean happy place. Great food and fast. ❤️”

“Had their yummy lobster roll at the Trumball Food fair this weekend! OMG buttered and toasted just right and the lobster is cooked and seasoned to perfection! Must try, will be driving out to Bristol to try their other food picks 😋💖🤭”

“Had a great chai there today. Also my breakfast sandwich was great. The menu had a lot of other things I wanted to try so I definitely will be back.”

“We often pop by the shop to pick up breakfast sandwiches on our way to the office. Recently, we asked Tommy & Marie to help us provide light food options for our art studio's Grand Opening last week. They recommended their stuffed breads (stromboli). We ordered the Italian Combo stromboli, Broccoli Rabe and cheese stromboli, potato salad, and a roasted vegetable and penne salad. The food was a hit!! The breads were such a wonderful idea and EVERYONE asked where we ordered it from. Thanks Tommy’s Place & Market for working with us and helping to make our community debut a success! We hope you'll come visit us soon!”

“So if it's busy - take a number. The tags are on the window frame of the middle window. Also if you want something special call them and order it. I wish I lived closer I would get a loaf of bread every day! They are delicious big loaves and many are under $3!”

“We went Saturday with a family of 10 for breakfast. The food was delicious but what made it a special time was our server Leanne. Very friendly and attentive to everyone's needs. Thank you, Parkside Cafe.”

“Olive Pizza has the best food in the whole state. Ive tried countless pizza places and I have to say that this one has the best pizza.”

“5 stars Great food, old school”

“I'm new in the Bristol area. One day I decided to come eat at friendlys and ever since I've been coming here. They are friendly here, the food is always fresh, neatly served and delicious. I love it and so does my 9 year old daughter. I'd recommend friedlys to others any day , and I do actually. My niece comes here too now with me all the time

Vegetarian options: I see they have broccoli and beef bites I haven't tried the new item yet but I'm sooo looking forward to it ! Yummy

Parking: Parking is free and enough space

Kid-friendliness: The kids love it. They are kind, smile and laugh with the kids and they serve them what the kids ask for. It's so sweet

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access for wheelchairs and enough room space to move around.”

“We love Taverna Grill. The best food around ( especially the French onion soup). The staff and owners are super. We go whenever we are in Bristol.”

“As an event coordinator for our program, I had the pleasure of working with Milton from Jamaican Kitchen to cater a meeting we hosted in December for 55 attendees in Hamden. Although the nearest Jamaican Kitchen location was in Bristol, Milton kindly agreed to deliver the order to Hamden, going above and beyond to accommodate our needs. Having previously enjoyed their delicious food for a smaller group at the Hartford location, I knew Jamaican Kitchen would be an excellent choice. Milton was instrumental in helping me design a menu that fit within our budget while addressing the dietary restrictions of some attendees. The menu included rice and beans, steamed cabbage salad, sweet plantains, mini cocktail chicken and beef patties, jerk chicken, and vegetarian stew. Milton delivered the meal ahead of schedule, and everything arrived warm, neatly packaged, and clearly labeled—making service seamless. His professionalism, positive attitude, and responsiveness to my various inquiries made the entire experience stress-free. The attendees were thrilled with the meal, with particular praise for the cocktail patties. If you are looking for authentic Jamaican cuisine, exceptional service, and a reliable caterer, I highly recommend Milton and Jamaican Kitchen.”

“Friends brought us frozen eggplant parm, chicken parm & baked ziti. I just had surgery and can’t cook. We cooked them all up & every single dish is delicious! Excellent food. I am an eggplant parm aficionado and it is excellent. We are just thrilled by the generosity of our friends and thoroughly are enjoying the food! We love Craving for their breakfast & lunch but now we will be stopping by for the frozen entrees as well. Keep up the good work Cravings!”

“This is my go to spot for Mexican. I'll choose here before other restaurants unless I am out of the area. Everything is great, with good hospitality.”

“Oh my god. The food is so good. The parking is horrible however the food more than makes up for it. We had trouble getting here since they opened but finally could and I'm so mad we waited to come here so long. Being vegetarian it's hard to find good food that isn't boring. Problem forever solved here. Husband and I both got the vegetable Pad See Ew. It's amazing. I couldn't stop eating it and pretty much inhaled the food it's that good. The portions are generous and even with as much as I ate I slowed down and had to bring some home. As for the restaurant itself, at the time we went it's very sensory friendly for autistic people like me. The music is nice and muted. The colors are dark and comfortable. The chairs are comfy. The lighting it dim and warm. No real sounds from the kitchen. Of course we went and were the only people there because we eat early, but it was perfect for me and for us in general. Definitely will be back. So many good things to try!”

“We just moved to the bristol area, and man, did we love the sushi. The staff was amazing and extremely nice. I would recommend everything we had, Kani soup, goyza, sweet potato roll, godzilla roll, spick tuna roll, crazy couple roll, Caligornia Mango roll, smoke salmon avacoddo roll and the crunch roll! We will absolutely be coming back!”

“With warm weather in June, we sat outside on The Oak Patio to watch musician Timmy Maia cover well-known songs. The Oak Patio serves the TimeOut Sports & Pizza Bar menu which includes usual pub fare such as burgers, gourmet pizza, appetizers, salads and sandwiches plus a few high end dinners. Full bar with craft beers in addition to a good selection of wine. Arrive early if you want to sit in the comfortable sectional and seatings in front of the stage inside the fenced in area. Our friends got there an hour before the show and we still could only be seated at a table for four outside the fence, which allows diners to see the entertainment but through the iron bars.All of our food and drinks were very good and served in a timely manner: coconut shrimp, calamari and nachos for starters. Kobe burger with bacon and fried egg; French dip handheld sandwich with sliced beef, cheddar and au jus; Jerry Pizza with mushrooms and pepperoni.My partner, an old friend of Timmy's wanted to say hi during intermission so we went through the lobby of the Doubletree hotel by Hilton Hotel where this venue is located in Bristol, and went inside the enclosure so they could shake hands, catch up and take some photos. It's a nice place to get out and have a meal with or without a band. There's a lot of greenery, palms, plants and white lights under a white tented roof for the enclosed main area.”

“I order from sergio's great food and fast delivery”

“Excellent food, quick and friendly service. Staff is welcoming and polite.”

“We've tried a nymber of different chinese restaurants and find we like this one the best. The Staff is always friendly, food is always hot and fresh when we pick up. Their egg rolls are delicious ?.”

“Such a delicious and warm dining experience ❤️”

“Literally best Chinese food for going on 2 decades of my life now. I haven’t even lived in Bristol for years but my husband and I keep coming back here because we’ve yet to find better, even in another town!! So tasty, fresh, made to order, fast, everything you want for your food!!”

“this place is just amazing. I'm not even really a coffee drinker but here everything I've had has been delicious. Top notch stuff every time. If you're not going here you're missing out”

“Had the potato and caramelized onion pierogis and the chicken schnitzel sandwich and everything was delicious. Nick the owner was so nice! Greeted me with a smile and explained everything that came with the pierogis ♥️ he made my entire day with his kindness honestly”

“This pizza 🍕 was delicious”

“So good!”

“great service,friendly and food is awsome.”

“Great Ice Cream. Going back on Thursday”

“If you're craving the feeling of an old-school pizza parlor with the Jukebox at each table, not to mention excellent service and fantastic Greek style pizza I suggest checking this place out.”

“Got two party pizzas for a kids party, pizza was very tasty and reasonably priced. Staff was very friendly and had everything ready right on schedule, will definitely try again.”

“Always a great time here!!”

“Service and sushi was awesome 👏 First time there definitely not my last”

“Gino’s pizza has always been my favorite go to. Even now, living all the way in Litchfield it’s my preferred pizza spot! The owners are so kind and helpful! The staff is super friendly and very knowledgeable! The restaurant itself is always so clean and fresh!”

“Best Experience ever I am a DJ there on Saturday nights customers and staff are always welcoming good food good beer and the owner is absolutely amazing I give Bristol sports bar a 10/10”

“Great place to sit and meet also great coffee love the Chai”

“good biscuits an gravy. Definitely will be back”

“The sausage, meatball, eggplant sandwich was amazing!!!! Never had that combo before and the bread was crusty on the outside soft on the inside. Loved it!”

“Hands down the best breakfast bacon egg and cheese around. Must have burgers also along with sausage burgers.”

“Una Chimba 🎉 el verdadero jangueooo!!!”

“This place is very good , I am a very picky person. I could not find any Chinese restaurants in Bristol that was good due to my bad experiences. They are very friendly and welcoming when you pick up your food . I always ask for my chicken wings to be extra crunchy and they do it . Also you can see in the back which looks cleaner than most to me .”

“My burger 🍔 was delicious and the fries 🍟 were fresh out of the fryer”

“This is the best Dunkin around! Everyone is so nice and the drinks are very good and made the same way every time. I can tell when my husband goes to a different location because it’s not as good compared to this location. The manager and the staff are all so nice and friendly ?”

“Ask anyone in Bristol whether in person or on various social media pages, they’ll say Sun Fat Chinese is one of the best in the area. By the looks of it, at any given day..it’s always busy, so it’s by far the most popular Chinese restaurant in the area…I won’t say the best.
Quick Note - Pretty much all the Chinese restaurants in this area all charge the same and the meals are the same..look at the menu, select food, pay and wait for it. The ones up here also give you a choice of egg roll or soup to go with your lunch order..that’s not just here, but ALL of the restaurants here in the Bristol/Plainville area.
Food - I’ve been here on a couple of times and have tried various items from the pepper steak to the chicken and broccoli to the sesame chicken. It’s all your standard Chinese food restaurant..I don’t see where it is that far ahead of all the rest. Sesame Chicken was good…but not fantastic. You get a heaping portion of it but a ton of rice as well. The egg roll is sometimes soft, other times hard enough to go through a brick wall.
Parking - It’s in the strip mall next to Subway in the MarketEdge/Price Chopper on Farmington Ave/Route 6/72.
I’m giving it 4* total for a couple reasons…first being, no..I didn’t do a phone order..I never do on anything, it’s always as a walk-in. Got there at 2:55, went to order the lunch and was told “it ends at 3.”…I know, it’s not 3pm yet..I’m not one to argue so I said it is whatever and just give me the regular portion then…so because of that and the egg roll being rock hard, I’d give it on a 1-5…3.8-4.1”

“Well the atmosphere is ok even thought it looks like from the ghetto still that fried chicken taste real good which went last week didn’t know there was one in Bristol. Love the biscuit and in the future will go again. The owner was very professional. The lady behind the counter was nice but needs to smile at least for the customers. But other than that it was too delicious!”

“I love carvel and if you have never been , or haven't been in there in a long time, you have to go. There ice cream is always fresh as are all the toppings. Prices are about average for quality ice cream. Service is always fast and friendly.”

“Great local place that has great food!”

“Great baked ravioli and lasagna”

“I have been a regular here for I don't know how long, but they are the best and have the best staff and food.”

“great food. price and staff”

“Stopped in for iced coffee on Black Friday. I needed to ask if they had a decaf iced coffee, and my question was immediately answered by one of the team members which I thought was helpful. My order was taken and made in a timely manner. My drink came out perfect, and I'm happy with my visit. Great store! Would return :)”

“I got good food. Workers were friendly. I even had to change my order at the pay window (I was so tired I forgot to say no bun for my burger), they weren't rude about it. Got my order right, even with the change. I work nearby and will come back.”

“Love this early morning crew! Kyle and Shannon know my drink when I pull up to order, and it's never screwed up. Any other time of day it's always made wrong. Too little ice, extra milk. Sugar cakes to the bottom. I may sound picky but it's not that hard and we all deserve to have our coffee made the way we like.
I always ask to melt the sugar and every other place gives me attitude but not these guys!! and they are always so kind to me at the window. Please give tips when you can it's what they live off of!”

“The best bacon, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich on an English muffin that I have ever eaten! Service was fast and breakfast was hot off the grill. Owners a personable and friendly.”

“great food, friendly and welcoming service”

“AMAZING FOOD. The Chicken is crispy hot and delicious and the sandwiches taste so freshly good!!!! I recommend the grinders. Mos food store has everything you need!!!👍👍👍”

“I love love love the crew here. They are always so nice and always consistent. Came in for my birthday drink today and the women working were kind enough to decorate my cup as a surprise. Such a thoughtful gesture that really helped start the day off right. Not only are yall making delicious coffees, yall are out here making people's days better. Keep up the great work!”

“Great food, friendly staff and a verity to choose from on the menu. I highly recommend the fried dough”

“great food and great service”

“Been coming here since I moved to Bristol in 2008. Love Pete and Sharon! Always great fresh food & Sharon's homemade stuff is awesome! For those who want to "dine in," there is a table for 4 and a counter for 3. Cozy, family owned mom and pop:)”

“Amazing food and drinks. My new favorite place.”

“Easily some of the best and authentic Mexican food around. Highly recommend the Birria. Their store also sells a lot of great Mexican products that you can’t always find in other stores.”

“Absolutely love Sofia's! Her eggplant fries are addictive, and this past weekend i ordered lasagna. Called asking if it was loaded with certain things and was shocked to say she makes each piece fresh and would make it however i wanted. It came LOADED with meat and ricotta just like i asked and was so good. Huge portions. I ate it for dinner, then for l unch and dinner again the next day! And it helps that they are the sweetest people always!”

“Absolutely love this Starbucks, the atmosphere is amazing the staff are wonderful people. They take the time to remember their customers and their orders. Place is always clean, out of all the Starbucks I have been to this location has been the best.

Parking: Large parking lot .”

“The only thing here is that they denied me a drink one time i walked in and i still had 10 mins before last call and the perseon saod we dont just serve anyone off the street at this time... I was so upset. I will never forget that. The owner must think he is better than the people who keep him in business if thats the way he treats us. Its us that keep him in business he should remind his bartenders that as well. Food is great but always wOut of wings..... Come on thats the go to food for the bar. But besides that the bartenders are nice and the bar is clean cheaper than Ledgends and some other bars.”

“Everything I've tried here is delicious from the tea to the sauces! Im.addicted to Thai food now :)”

“Plenty of parking..place was clean..friendly and wasn’t too busy. Owner/Franchisee was there and was the one to build the sandwiches.
Coupon users - heads up and this is why I gave a 4*..it says on the coupons that it Excludes the following: Sidekicks, Monster, MexiCali, Beast and Garlic Roast Beef…at this establishment and apparently the one on Farmington Ave (which told me I can get anything that’s not listed on the coupon) you are only allowed a choice of 5 sandwiches..Tuna, Turkey, Meatball, Veggie and another one…mind you, the Turkey Club is 12.49 for a footlong and say the outlaw is 13.49. His words were “we lose money if we don’t limit what people can get as far as steaks and chicken”….i get it, you’re in business..you have costs and overhead..but still, is $1 gonna break the bank..either way, good experience.
Sandwich build - meatball..wanted untoasted, and was how I asked…could’ve used a bit more black olives, but no complaints. Turkey Club..same, was how I asked and came with a healthy portion of toppings.
Chicken Footlong Sidekick - was good..one side seemed burnt while other side seemed uncooked…gave me a cup of honey mustard as asked (was told I could get another sauce or could get another one).
I’ll go back again sometime to try again..I’m just never on that side of town…but there’s a ton of sandwich shops and delis in the area too.
On a scale of 1-5…I’d say a 4.1 is about right for the reviews.”

“I recommend everything, it gets busy around noon but it's worth the wait in line for sure. even place your order and pick it up 15 to 20 mins later great family great service awesome food by far the best grinder shop in town. I do catch pops George in there from time to time but Tony and Mama are on their A game all the time. there is another guy who works with them also but I don't know his name but all super friendly. I'll see you all soon. lunch time comes fast when working right around the corner!!!..”

“Overall Awesome service employees are very nice and Great. you when you come in thank you 😊”

“The people working where very miserable. I felt like nobody wanted to be working. I am not trying to be mean at all. I have never seen a unhappier group of employees. The food was banging! I was happy with my order. I don’t think i will visit that one again. Will go to a different Moe’s next time.”

“The 99 is my favorite restaurant. The food is great. You are able talk to have a conversation without being to loud”

“We went Saturday with a family of 10 for breakfast. The food was delicious but what made it a special time was our server Leanne. Very friendly and attentive to everyone's needs. Thank you, Parkside Cafe.”

“The Bristol area is fortunate to have this very inexpensive Chinese restaurant! The Lee Po family has worked ceaselessly for decades and continues serving the community through the pandemic providing a variety of dishes made with fresh ingredients. Good food and reasonable prices to feed a family !”

“I have been a regular here for I don't know how long, but they are the best and have the best staff and food.”

“A hidden gem, my favorite is the spinach, tomato, feta omelette with hash browns with added onions, but I also love their thick French toast with fresh strawberries and blueberries with a little whip cream. The Fresh Italian sausage burger with hot peppers and onion and cheese with the fresh bakery rolls is mouth watering with their thick fries or home fries! They are family friendly and warm atmosphere. It gets busy but worth the wait!”

“Our favorite spot for Chinese takeout! Everything is always fresh, hot, and delicious ? This is the best General Tso's chicken around!”

“Took my family there for my mom's 80th bd. We had seen the FB pics. The service was great, milkshakes were amazing, food was great too! Probably going to make them hour plus ride again this year. Fun place!”

“The best bacon, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich on an English muffin that I have ever eaten! Service was fast and breakfast was hot off the grill. Owners a personable and friendly.”

“I highly recommend this Cafe, Great food made to your likings and daily specials, good atmosphere and service by the staff is simply marvelous..”

“As an event coordinator for our program, I had the pleasure of working with Milton from Jamaican Kitchen to cater a meeting we hosted in December for 55 attendees in Hamden. Although the nearest Jamaican Kitchen location was in Bristol, Milton kindly agreed to deliver the order to Hamden, going above and beyond to accommodate our needs. Having previously enjoyed their delicious food for a smaller group at the Hartford location, I knew Jamaican Kitchen would be an excellent choice. Milton was instrumental in helping me design a menu that fit within our budget while addressing the dietary restrictions of some attendees. The menu included rice and beans, steamed cabbage salad, sweet plantains, mini cocktail chicken and beef patties, jerk chicken, and vegetarian stew. Milton delivered the meal ahead of schedule, and everything arrived warm, neatly packaged, and clearly labeled—making service seamless. His professionalism, positive attitude, and responsiveness to my various inquiries made the entire experience stress-free. The attendees were thrilled with the meal, with particular praise for the cocktail patties. If you are looking for authentic Jamaican cuisine, exceptional service, and a reliable caterer, I highly recommend Milton and Jamaican Kitchen.”

“Great baked ravioli and lasagna”

“Best ice cream I've ever had. I knew when they opened up 2 minutes from my house it would be dangerous! Great flavor combinations and always fresh.”

“First time visitor, the menu options were explained by a helpful staff member. Food was fresh and great tasting. Limited indoor seating, outdoor seating is present but not usable during our visit due to cold weather/ snow.”

“For the past few months I’ve encountered a beautiful young lady by the name of Courtney in the Bristol Ct store. Courtney should be commended for her professionalism, her great attitude and her amazing customer service. She is always such a pleasure to encounter. I hope she is recognized for all of the above and I believe she will go far in this company and deservingly so. She is a keeper and shines every time I have the pleasure of being waited on by her. Don’t let this one go! She gets 5 stars from me. Sincerely Lisa A”

“my girlfriend and i came here to pick up a doordash order along with stopping in the drive thru for a drink. at the first window we were greeted to the most polite and kind young man named adrian (im sorry if that’s not how you spell your name) but he had such a great attitude and huge smile across his face which was so nice to see at 10pm on a monday night!”

“Cafe Real will never disappoint!!! And the absolute BEST coffee you’ll ever have!!! It’s a family business and their love for coffee and each other is apparent!!! The atmosphere makes you feel the joys !!!!I. If you haven’t been here yet; give it a try!!! It’ll make your day fabulous!!!”

“Menu seems to be in flux. Miss my fish tacos. Music is always too loud for my taste. Salsa is less runny. As a vegetarian, there are few options.

Vegetarian options: Few, other than fajitas and black bean burger.”

“Overall Awesome service employees are very nice and Great. you when you come in thank you 😊”

“So if it's busy - take a number. The tags are on the window frame of the middle window. Also if you want something special call them and order it. I wish I lived closer I would get a loaf of bread every day! They are delicious big loaves and many are under $3!”

“I order from sergio's great food and fast delivery”

“Food was awesome. Point on. Gravy was the best I’ve ever had. The chicken was crispy and not greasy at all. Would recommend 100%. Friendly staff.”

“The people that work there are so nice and pleasant. Best B K around. I always pop in the drive- thru to get my 8 piece nuggets while traveling thru for work. Food always comes fresh.”

“Great local place that has great food!”

“Such a delicious and warm dining experience ❤️”

“The 99 is my favorite restaurant. The food is great. You are able talk to have a conversation without being to loud”