Root
Restaurant · Harbourside ·

Root

Restaurant · Harbourside ·

Vegetable-focused small plates, house bread, and cocktails

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Unit 9 Cargo 1, Gaol Ferry Steps, Bristol BS1 6WP, United Kingdom Get directions

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Unit 9 Cargo 1, Gaol Ferry Steps, Bristol BS1 6WP, United Kingdom Get directions

+44 117 930 0260
rootbristol.co.uk
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"This busy, welcoming little restaurant occupies five first-floor shipping containers on Wapping Wharf, a thriving neighbourhood with an array of top eateries. Vegetables lead the way here, with the majority of dishes being vegetarian and utilising the best produce from small local suppliers in simple yet flavour-packed sharing plates. Ingredients from carrots to hispi cabbage are elevated with well-balanced and wholly satisfying flavour combinations. There’s a terrific buzz and the service team run their deservedly popular restaurant admirably smoothly." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/south-gloucestershire/bristol/restaurant/root
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Shipping Container Dining: The Eco-Friendly Trend That’s Here To Stay

"Another Michelin-recommended Wapping Wharf restaurant—occupying five first floor shipping containers—this spot stands out for its focus on locally sourced vegetables, with meat and fish taking a backseat. The well-priced, seasonally influenced small plates are made for sharing and, whilst they may look simple, they are packed with flavour." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team

https://guide.michelin.com/en/article/features/shipping-container-dining-the-eco-friendly-trend-that-s-here-to-stay
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Spotlight on Bristol, England

"Vegetables take center stage at this welcoming restaurant, with meat and fish taking a back seat. It’s set in five first-floor shipping containers on the Wapping Wharf redevelopment; the large terrace is a popular spot come summer—and the young team runs the place with smiles on their faces. Seasonal produce from small local suppliers is used in simple yet flavor-packed combinations; they reckon three small plates per person is about right." - The MICHELIN Guide Nordic Editorial Team

https://guide.michelin.com/en/article/travel/bristol-england-restaurants
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47,966 Postcards · 8,013 Cities

Spotlight on Bristol, England

"Vegetables take center stage at this welcoming restaurant, with meat and fish taking a back seat. It’s set in five first-floor shipping containers on the Wapping Wharf redevelopment; the large terrace is a popular spot come summer—and the young team runs the place with smiles on their faces. Seasonal produce from small local suppliers is used in simple yet flavor-packed combinations; they reckon three small plates per person is about right." - The MICHELIN Guide Nordic Editorial Team

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/travel/bristol-england-restaurants
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Angie “.

Google
Very popular place. Nice menu with variety to choose from. The fish was cooked to perfection. Love the shiitake mushroom skewer with amazing flavours and pickled onions. Only wish the portion could be more generous instead of just one skewer. We ordered the non-alcoholic cocktails and they’re very good. Crispy mussels with aioli was also flavoursome.

Louisa

Google
Came to Root the other week for dinner and left asking ourselves why it'd been so long since we'd eaten there. Highly recommend dinner here, it's perfect for big groups (booking recommended) or for date nights. We sat outside after walking in on a Wednesday night, and were pretty warm as the outside was covered, had heaters and blankets available. I've always loved that the menu is vegetable-led. There are so many ways to make vegetables delicious and Root are definitely experts in that field. We ordered the potato, the fish croquette, the pizzette, the carrots in tahini and the leeks with soy, smoked butter and egg yolk. Everything was beautifully cooked to show off the best flavours, but my god, the leek dish was by far my favorite. The umami depth of the soy with the light smokiness of the smoked butter paired perfectly with the slight acidity from the leek as well as the sesame and the egg yolk. What a fantastic selection of flavours in one dish. If you're in the mood for delicious food that is a bit more inventive than the usual offering, Root is a great choice.

Gita K.

Google
Interesting flavours! Definitely worth a try to explore vegetarian dishes with hints of familiar tastes. The house bread is a 10/10, airy and chewy bread with a crispy salty crust. The kohlrabi dish was delightfully fresh and my favourite would be the grilled leek dish, though I was not the biggest fan of the smoky flavour since it tasted quite strong. The pork chops could be a little more tender, but it paired wonderfully with the refreshing tomatoes on the plate. We ordered a pavlova to share for dessert and it was a lovely light and sweet treat to end the meal.

Tom N.

Google
What an evening. The staff firstly were incredible, the cocktails and drinks list were perfect and the food was out of this world. So happy I've found this place so I can come back again and again!

Sarah T.

Google
So so good! I love that the vegetarian/vegan options are more plentiful than the meat & fish! The food was absolutely delicious and the location+atmosphere was just perfect for a sunny evening in Bristol. Will hopefully be back again 💜

Richard P.

Google
Absolutely incredible from start to finish. I can’t stop telling everyone about how amazing this place is! Insane food and everyone working there was so lovely. It made my birthday extra special, especially as the staff surprised me with candles and limoncello! Gorgeous vibes. Will return asap!

Harry B.

Google
Great friendly service and the plates were fresh and delicious. Good seasonal veg and lovely cocktails. Highly recommend!

Emma A.

Google
We really love this place. This is our second time visiting (for my partners 40th birthday celebrations) and although we preferred the dishes from our first visit overall, we still didn’t leave disappointed. The staff are so welcoming and friendly and it’s such a pleasant change to be spoilt for choice on the veggie options. Love what this place is doing and hope it never leaves!!!
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Sarah S.

Yelp
Root was an amazing experience! Great location, fabulous service and incredible food!! Three of us dined there, one vegetarian, one gluten free and one eat anything and we were all beyond happy with what we ordered. Every bite better than the next. We loved it so much we plan to return again in a few days.