Restaurants in Bristol
Best Restaurants
Deli • $
Pizza • $
“Amazing food and wonderful customer service!! The lady that took my order was so friendly, funny and kind. She made us feel comfortable and like she knew us!!”
Food Trucks • $
“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 😋💖🤭”
Cafe • $
“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.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
Sandwich Shop • $
“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.”
Food Trucks • $
“Ate from their food truck at gastropark. Pierogies were amazing as was the homemade sour cream. The owner of the truck was very accommodating to my friend with Celiac so it is also gluten free friendly. Highly recommend !”
Bar & Grill • $
“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”
Restaurants with Delivery
Deli • $
“I highly recommend this Cafe, Great food made to your likings and daily specials, good atmosphere and service by the staff is simply marvelous..”
Coffee Shops • $
“I stopped in yesterday with my friend. We were both very happy with the drinks we ordered. We had a good time and we received excellent service from the owner and our barista. Thanks again!”
Pizza • $
“Amazing food and wonderful customer service!! The lady that took my order was so friendly, funny and kind. She made us feel comfortable and like she knew us!!”
Coffee Shops • $
“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.”
Food Trucks • $
“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 😋💖🤭”
Cafe • $
“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.”
American • $
“We came in unexpectedly with a big group. Penny our waitress handled our group like a champ. She worked quickly and efficiently and all with a smile. She was great!”
Pizza • $
“The pizza and wings are out of this world! Owners are really great people as well. Highly recommend the BBQ chicken pizza special and the mango habanero wings. Chefs kiss. Awesome job Little Village, keep up the great work!”
Bakery • $
“We love Harvest Bakery so much. They are so welcoming and sweet to our kids whenever we bring them in and their baked goods are incredible. Just make sure that if you like traditional Boston Cream donuts, you order the custard donut! Thanks Harvest!”
Pizza • $
“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.”
American • $
“We came in unexpectedly with a big group. Penny our waitress handled our group like a champ. She worked quickly and efficiently and all with a smile. She was great!”
Pizza • $
“The pizza and wings are out of this world! Owners are really great people as well. Highly recommend the BBQ chicken pizza special and the mango habanero wings. Chefs kiss. Awesome job Little Village, keep up the great work!”
Cafe • $
“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”
Online Reservation Available
Thai • $
“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!”
Mexican • $
“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.”
Japanese • $
“The servers are usually very great just forgetful at times.
Food is always amazing. One of their best rolls is smoked salmon avocado roll! Highly recommend.
Atmosphere is usually top tier. Very comfy vibe. Not too loud. Great place to catch up with friends you haven’t seen in a while.
They also have tons of special rolls that are amazing. Highly recommend if you’re ever curious or want to try something new
I’ve been going here for years & it never disappoints”
American • $$
“The food was decent atmosphere was excellent drinks were a bit expensive. Margaritas were basic and weren't worth the price as it was in a typical small glass”
Breakfast • $
“Excellent food, quick and friendly service. Staff is welcoming and polite.”
Chinese • $
“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 ?.”
Chinese • $
“I've eaten here plenty of times over the years and they've always been good but this last visit blew me away!! First off, very clear communication when ordering which was unexpected and made things easy. General Tso, Orange chicken and chicken fingers were made perfectly and crispy with the right amount of spice, then the crab Rangoon was just next level good!! Well done and keep it up China Kitchen !!”
Pizza • $
“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.”
24 Hour Restaurants
Burgers • $
“They are very good here at this location. They will tell me about deals when they see me ordering something that they have a special on. And the frozen coke machine is awesome”
Fast Food • $
“May have been me, however, my order wasn't received as I thought I requested, I ask for six sugars in my coffee, for whatever reason cream was added. Ask for mustard and mayo, no mayo on my quarter pounder.”
Mexican • $
“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.”
Deli • $
“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!”
Takeout Restaurants
Food Trucks • $
“Ate from their food truck at gastropark. Pierogies were amazing as was the homemade sour cream. The owner of the truck was very accommodating to my friend with Celiac so it is also gluten free friendly. Highly recommend !”
Bar & Grill • $
“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”
Cafe • $
“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”
Mexican • $
“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.”
Deli • $
“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!”
Family • $
“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.”
Pizza • $
“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!”
Ramen • $
“The ramen here is so good!! They never skip out on their portions, I also love the streamed dumplings and egg rolls as well. There was one time where my order was taking a while to be made and they were communicative on how long the wait was. The staff is very nice and understanding! Definitely coming back here for sure!”
Caribbean • $
“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.”
Ice Cream Shop • $$
“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.”
Chinese • $
“The boss is very helpful. She will do her best to complete any special requests as long as she can do it. I like Yoyo the most when she receives me! She is really super gentle and super professional.”
Family • $
“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.”
Hot Dogs • $
“Hands down the best breakfast bacon egg and cheese around. Must have burgers also along with sausage burgers.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
Hot Dogs • $
“Hands down the best breakfast bacon egg and cheese around. Must have burgers also along with sausage burgers.”
Japanese • $$
“Service and sushi was awesome 👏 First time there definitely not my last”
Pizza • $
“We just ordered the wings and buffalo pizza, and green peppers, pepperoni. Best wings ever!!! I won’t order wings any where else!!! The pizza was amazing as always!!! Never a disappointment!!!”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“I had the most amazing experience at Carvel thanks to the lovely lady behind the counter! Cecelia made me the best banana barge I’ve ever had — perfectly balanced, beautifully made, and full of flavor. Her kindness and attention to detail really made my day. Thank you for going above and beyond — you’ve definitely turned a sweet treat into a sweet memory!”
Pizza • $
“I’ve been searching high and low for 3 years in Bristol and let me tell you the food is Immaculately Delicious .food was super hot …you can’t rush perfection”
Coffee Shops • $
“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 .”
Pizza • $
“This place holds a special place in my heart. I just tried JDs pizza in southington.. same type of pie. Horrible. This pizza is really a Greek style. It has a fresh fluffy crispy dough and perfect toppings and a nice balanced sauce! My mom and I would come here with my dad that just passed away so its hard to go here but we still try to bc the place is so cozy and the pie is always amazing! Its pure comfort food! You won't be disappointed”
Chinese • $
“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”
Thai • $
“Everything I've tried here is delicious from the tea to the sauces! Im.addicted to Thai food now :)”
Chicken Wings • $
“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!”
Hamburger • $
“My burger 🍔 was delicious and the fries 🍟 were fresh out of the fryer”
Thai • $
“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!”
Mexican • $
“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.”
Cheap Eats
Coffee Shops • $
“Yhere’s this girl at my smoothie spot who is hands-down the kindest, most genuine human I’ve ever met. Her name is Sophia T! Every time I stop in, she greets me like a friend, remembers my order, and just radiates good energy.
She’s not just serving smoothies—she’s serving sunshine in a cup.”
Deli • $
“They have the best muffins! I haven't had a chance to try much more but everything looks great & smells amazing! And the staff is fantastic!”
Comfort Food • $
“Great food, friendly staff and a verity to choose from on the menu. I highly recommend the fried dough”
Deli • $
“I remember when big George bought this market. I was a picky kid, never ate here. I’m now an adult and love food. This is my GO TO for an Italian combo! I live 45 minutes away, but visit when I’m in town. I went Monday. Big George was there! I wanted him to help me, but he didn’t. This is a family place. Great food and people. I will always support when I’m in town. My combo was AMAZING!”
Chinese • $
“Our favorite spot for Chinese takeout! Everything is always fresh, hot, and delicious ? This is the best General Tso's chicken around!”
Cafe • $
“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.”
Breakfast • $
“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.”
Coffee Shops • $
“Best Dunkin ever the workers are so kind , caring I love how they repeat you're order . Even writes little notes on the cup I've went to this Dunkin on really bad day when I left the young girl wrote great note . All the girls at this Dunkin are amazing ,kind young lady I even love the new Manger Jen she is definitely awesome supper sweet ...But sadly there is this kid he is super rude to my mother n i every time we visit he shouldn't tread us that why . From one of the workers they to us he texted them n started stuff n called us the r word .Thank you guys for just being you n the great service all the time we definitely appreciate everything”
Tex-Mex • $
“Our server Amber was absolutely amazing. Was joking back and forth with us. Most of all she came in on her day off to help us out because we were such a large group. Thank you Amber, chili's is very lucky to have such an amazing employee such as yourself.”
Pizza • $
“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!”
Deli • $
“They have the best muffins! I haven't had a chance to try much more but everything looks great & smells amazing! And the staff is fantastic!”
Ramen • $
“The ramen here is so good!! They never skip out on their portions, I also love the streamed dumplings and egg rolls as well. There was one time where my order was taking a while to be made and they were communicative on how long the wait was. The staff is very nice and understanding! Definitely coming back here for sure!”
Caribbean • $
“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.”
Bar • $$
“my show went awesome , and the other two bands had a great show too (EGG! and The Forest Room).”
Japanese • $
“The servers are usually very great just forgetful at times.
Food is always amazing. One of their best rolls is smoked salmon avocado roll! Highly recommend.
Atmosphere is usually top tier. Very comfy vibe. Not too loud. Great place to catch up with friends you haven’t seen in a while.
They also have tons of special rolls that are amazing. Highly recommend if you’re ever curious or want to try something new
I’ve been going here for years & it never disappoints”
Latest Reviews
Mexican • $
“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.”
American • $
“The 99 is my favorite restaurant. The food is great. You are able talk to have a conversation without being to loud”
Cafe • $
“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.”
Chinese • $
“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 !”
Breakfast • $
“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.”
Restaurant • $
“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!”
Chinese • $
“Our favorite spot for Chinese takeout! Everything is always fresh, hot, and delicious ? This is the best General Tso's chicken around!”
Restaurant • $
“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!”
Deli • $
“I highly recommend this Cafe, Great food made to your likings and daily specials, good atmosphere and service by the staff is simply marvelous..”
Restaurant • $
“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.”
Most Popular Restaurants
Fast Food • $
“May have been me, however, my order wasn't received as I thought I requested, I ask for six sugars in my coffee, for whatever reason cream was added. Ask for mustard and mayo, no mayo on my quarter pounder.”
Tex-Mex • $
“Our server Amber was absolutely amazing. Was joking back and forth with us. Most of all she came in on her day off to help us out because we were such a large group. Thank you Amber, chili's is very lucky to have such an amazing employee such as yourself.”
Mexican • $
“unfortunately i did not catch her name but the girl working 8/31 around 7pm, simply amazing. pushing out orders left and right, nicely greeted every customer coming in as a rush was starting. keep doin what you do girl”
Fast Food • $
“I work near by and i come here for lunch on break and the laddies and gentlemen here always give me hands down the best customer service, today i witnessed a customer come in and berate the staff and they handled her professionally and gracefully, I just want to thank the staff for being so kind to everyone no matter who the customer is, they don’t deserve to be yelled at and they were so graceful with the irate customer, MAJOR props to the staff here. Keep doing what you guys do. You guys are awesome!”
Coffee Shops • $
“I stopped in yesterday with my friend. We were both very happy with the drinks we ordered. We had a good time and we received excellent service from the owner and our barista. Thanks again!”
Chicken • $
“ZERO STARS for management… FIVE STARS for Kourtney! A recent visit to this Popeyes on a Saturday afternoon revealed Kourtney's exceptional service. Despite managing both drive-thru and in-store orders single-handedly, Kourtney remained composed, professional, and polite. Witnessing her handle the high-pressure situation while ensuring each customer felt valued was impressive. Her dedication to service is evident. The five-star rating for this location is solely due to Kourtney's service. Management's lack of adequate staffing and support for employees warrants a zero-star rating. It's unfortunate that a dedicated employee like Kourtney is left to manage such a demanding workload alone”
Ice Cream Shop • $$
“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.”
Chinese • $
“Our favorite spot for Chinese takeout! Everything is always fresh, hot, and delicious ? This is the best General Tso's chicken around!”
Chinese • $
“The boss is very helpful. She will do her best to complete any special requests as long as she can do it. I like Yoyo the most when she receives me! She is really super gentle and super professional.”
Bakery • $
“We love Harvest Bakery so much. They are so welcoming and sweet to our kids whenever we bring them in and their baked goods are incredible. Just make sure that if you like traditional Boston Cream donuts, you order the custard donut! Thanks Harvest!”
Burgers • $
“They are very good here at this location. They will tell me about deals when they see me ordering something that they have a special on. And the frozen coke machine is awesome”
“I highly recommend this Cafe, Great food made to your likings and daily specials, good atmosphere and service by the staff is simply marvelous..”