Côte Bristol Quakers Friars

Had a very pleasant dinner here. The menu offers a great amount of choices, however, I think the Starters and Sharers could be marked better, as we weren't too sure which plates were appropriate to order as a sharing option. Also, the separate dessert menu did not have some of the desserts that appeared in the main menu. The food was very delicious, the calamari were probably the meatiest ones I've had in a long time, definitely give it a go. The French onion soup was great, and the mushroom cassoulet was extremely filling. The service was superb, the waiter had great charisma and made us feel welcome. The atmosphere itself was pretty good, I found some of the music played a little bit not fitting with the idea of the restaurant, perhaps. And at points the staff were just standing by the bar and it felt like we were being watched a lot, which felt a bit awkward personally. But all in all, had an amazing dinner here and definitely would come back again.

I am always moved by care. From that point it is atmosphere and food and drink. Then I am impressed by the continued attentiveness of teams and staff. This is an exceptional place for me. Reliable, soothing and high quality. I always know what I am getting. Maddie was an exceptional host to us. Super on the ball and couldn’t do enough for us.

During our two-night stay in Bristol, we chose Côte Quakers Friars for one of our dinners—and let me tell you, we couldn’t be happier with our decision! From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed, and the experience only got better from there. First and foremost, a huge thank you to everyone in the kitchen. Their attention to detail, especially regarding allergens, was truly impressive. One of us has celiac disease, and Côte’s extensive menu made sure we had plenty of gluten-free options to choose from. We started with the Cheese Soufflé and Seared Scallops—both were excellent, but if we had to pick a favorite, the Cheese Soufflé would win hands down. We expected it to be heavy, but it was surprisingly light. For mains, we went with the Confit Duck à l’Orange, Sirloin Steak Deluxe, and Côte Burger (the burger is not gluten-free). All three were flavorful, but the duck and steak were outstanding—if you’re reading this and planning a visit, I’d highly recommend those! On the side, we ordered Crispy Confit Potatoes and Green Salad. The salad was so fresh and delicious that we all agreed—next time, everyone’s getting their own! And yes, there will be a next time for sure. Now, let’s talk about the real stars of the night: the desserts. Whatever you do, don’t leave without trying one (or all) of them! We indulged in the Passion Fruit & Lime Leaf Crème Brûlée, Crème Caramel Royal, and Chocolate Mousse—each was so divine that we couldn’t pick a favorite. In fact, we’ve already decided that next time, we’re ordering them all again! A special shoutout to the lovely lady who greeted us at the door and the gentleman who served us—both were incredibly friendly and professional. The service was top-notch, making the entire evening even more enjoyable. If you’re looking for amazing food, excellent service, and a dining experience that’s worth every penny, Côte Quakers Friars is the place to be. Don’t miss it!