The full list for the Michelin Guide 2023 has been confirmed at a prestigious ceremony celebrating UK and Ireland restaurants. Michelin awarded 21 new restaurants one star and three got two stars in its guide for this year. No new three-star restaurants were announced, but the owners of the lauded red book confirmed no-one had lost their three or two-star ratings.
No new Bristol restaurants were handed any stars but Bulrush and Paco Tapa kept their one-star ratings. But the city came out on top in the new announcements for Bib Gourmands last week, a distinction highlighting establishments offering great quality, great value cooking. Marmo, The Blaise Inn pub and COR were all awarded a Bib Gourmand, the latter of which has only been open six months.
Two restaurants just an hour's drive from Bristol recognised as new entries at the Michelin Guide Ceremony on Monday. Osip in Bruton, Somerset, - known for having no menu - already had one star but was handed a green star last night for its commitment to sustainability. And Cheltenham's Lumière, which earned a star, was praised for its memorable sauces as well as for growing many of the menu's vegetables on its own small holding.
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Bristol still has two restaurants with one star and two with a green star. The new Bib Gourmand additions mean the city now has a total of five establishments with this rating. There are nine venues with no official rating but are mentioned in the guide.
Michelin Guide 2023: Bristol restaurants list in full
One Star - 'High-quality cooking, worth a stop'
Paco Tapas
The guide writes: "Dishes are skilfully prepared and packed with flavour, and the passion with which they are made is palpable. Those unfamiliar with the Spanish way need not fret, as the knowledgeable team will guide you through the menu from start to finish."
The General, 3a Lower Guinea Street, City of Bristol, BS1 6FU
Bulrush
"It might appear quite modest, but this neighbourhood restaurant is a sweet spot, with an appealingly relaxed, cosy feel; sit downstairs to soak up the atmosphere from the on-view kitchen. Top-notch seasonal ingredients are either foraged or organic, and preserving and pickling play a key role on the imaginative, well-balanced and deftly prepared tasting menu," the guide says.
21 Cotham Road South, City of Bristol, BS6 5TZ
Green Star - 'Best in class when it comes to sustainable practices'
Wilson's
The Michelin experts say: "Wilsons is one of those appealing neighbourhood places that works in pure harmony, with everyone from the chefs to the service team sharing the same ethos. Sustainability leads the way, with generously proportioned, highly seasonal cooking showcasing ingredients from their smallholding."
24 Chandos Road, City of Bristol, BS6 6PF
The Ethicurean
"Guests are met at the garden gate and taken on a tour of the beautifully restored Victorian walled garden and its bounty of fresh produce. The ‘Ethicurean Experience’ is a set multi-course menu which showcases this seasonal produce; dinner ends with treats around the fire overlooking the Mendip Hills."
Barley Wood Walled Garden, Long Lane, Wrington, BS40 5SA
Bib Gourmand - 'Establishments that serve good food at moderate prices'
COR (new)
A new addition to North Street having only opened in October, Michelin inspectors described COR as the "perfect fit for this buzzy neighbourhood". COR is a small plates restaurant that serves Mediterranean-inspired dishes as well as an array of charcuterie and cheese.
81 North Street, Bedminster, City of Bristol, BS3 1ES
Marmo (new)
This Italian restaurant and wine bar has made a mark since opening in 2019, having received a glowing review from lauded food critic Jay Rayner. "Cosmo Sterck prepares a concise menu of flavour-packed Italian dishes in the open kitchen. His smiley wife Lily, meanwhile, takes care of the organic and biodynamic wines," the guide says.
31 Baldwin Street, City of Bristol, BS1 1RG
The Blaise Inn (new)
The pub in Henbury was taken over by new owners in 2021 which has brought the kitchen into the 21st century. The guide praised the village inn's "good value, traditional British dishes cooked with a skilful, modern approach" to cooking.
260 Henbury Road, City of Bristol, BS10 7QR
BOX.E
This Wapping Wharf venue is where modern, British cooking "comes from the heart", run by Tess and Elliott Lidstone. It has just 14 covers inside spread across two shipping containers offering an intimate setting, making it one of the city's smallest restaurants.
Unit 10, Cargo 1, Wapping Wharf, City of Bristol, BS1 6WP
Root
This small plates restaurant focuses mostly on vegetables, championing seasonality and using local suppliers where possible. The team has recently opened a site under the same name in Wells, which has been newly awarded a Bib Gourmand.
Unit 9, Cargo 1, Gaol Ferry Steps, Wapping Wharf, City of Bristol, BS1 6WP
Guide - No rating
- Adelina Yard
- Harbour House
- Casa
- Tare
- Lido Restaurant
- Little Hollows Pasta
- Chef's Table
- littlefrench
- Lazy Lobster
You can see the Michelin Guide 2023 in full on its website.
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