Bristol's food scene has been praised by the Good Food Guide 2023, which signposts what its team of experts consider the best culinary experiences. The Good Food Guide was founded by Raymond Postgate in 1951 and today it remains the longest-standing and best-selling guide to dining out in the UK.
There are 13 Bristol entries listed in the Good Food Guide 2023, with two considered to be "very good" by the guide's reporters. Below is an explainer of how they rate the restaurants around the UK.
- Good - A hub of the local food economy. Reliable, warm and worth seeking out.
- Very Good - Among the best in the region with attention paid to the smallest details.
- Exceptional - Operating at the highest level; faultless at every service.
- World Class - A restaurant with a seismic impact on British dining, redefining the profession.