Top 10 International Restaurants In Bristol [2026]

Location: Unit SU9, 11 Quakers Friars, Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3BU.

Six By Nico serves a six-course tasting menu that is rebuilt from scratch every six weeks, with each run themed around a single place or idea.

It is the one restaurant on this list designed around an occasion, which makes it the pick for a birthday or the night friends come down from out of town.

As the menu is torn up so often, regulars book several times a year and eat something completely different on each visit.

Wine and cocktail pairings are matched to whichever run is on, and a vegetarian version of the full menu goes out alongside the meat one.

➡️ Each new theme is announced ahead of its run and tables go quickly, so check what is on before you pick a date.

Location: Cabot Circus, Upper Ground, Glass Walk, Bristol, BS1 3BX.

Joe & The Juice is a Danish juice and coffee bar serving juices pressed to order, espresso and thin sandwiches on rye.

It suits a breakfast meeting, a solo working session or a quick reset partway through a shopping trip, and everything can be taken away if you would rather not sit.

The sandwiches are what people come back for, pressed flat and easy to eat one-handed while you carry on with whatever you were doing.

➡️ Vegan and vegetarian choices run right through the menu, and the allergen coverage is more detailed than you’d expect, including dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free and sesame-free options.

Access is step-free, menus come in large print and screen-reader formats, and pet dogs are welcome alongside assistance dogs.

💡 The music is loud, and seating is limited, so it works better for a short catch-up than a long one.

Location: Cabot Circus, Upper Ground, Bristol BS1 3BA.

Haute Dolci is a dessert restaurant, serving signature puddings, chocolate bars, thick shakes and hot chocolate alongside a savoury menu.

It is the obvious pick for a birthday or a long overdue catch-up where nobody wants to sit through a full three courses.

You can treat it as a proper meal or turn up purely for something showy at the end of a day out.

Dietary coverage is wide, taking in halal certified, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free choices, plus a separate section for children.

Highchairs and baby changing are on site, and the restaurant is step-free throughout.

💡 Discounts run for students and NHS staff, along with one for Cabot Circus staff, so ask before you order.

Location: Unit SU52, Cabot Circus, Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3BD.

Bunsik is a Korean street food counter, best known for corn dogs that stretch when you pull them apart.

It works for a group of friends, a low-key date, or something quick before a movie.

Corn dogs run from the classic Original to the Potato Half & Half Chicken, and around them are tteokbokki, kimbap, Korean fried chicken and cup bap rice bowls.

Portions are sized for sharing, which is why a table of four usually orders across the whole menu and passes everything around.

➡️ ODEON Luxe Bristol and King Pins are both a short walk away, which makes this an easy opening stop on a longer night out.

Location: Cabot Circus, Upper Ground floor, Bristol BS1 3BD.

Honi Poke serves Hawaiian poke bowls built to order, using sushi-grade fish, tofu, sharp dressings and toppings with crunch.

It suits a lunch break you need to keep short, a solo meal you would rather not make an event of, or a group order for an office.

The way it works is that you pick the base, the protein, the toppings and the dressing, then watch the bowl go together in front of you.

The result is light without leaving you hungry an hour later, and bubble tea is served alongside for anyone who wants a sweeter finish.

Note: Honi Poke holds halal certification, and vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free options mean a mixed group can order without a negotiation.

Corporate catering and catering for large groups are both offered, and step-free access runs throughout, with accessible toilets on site and pet dogs welcome.

💡 Students get a discount here, so keep your ID somewhere findable.

Location: Unit SU79, Glass House, Cabot Circus, Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3BX.

Thaï Express Kitchen serves Thai street food at speed, including Pad Thai, Thairacha wings, aromatic curries and sharing platters.

It is one of the easier places to bring a large family, since one person can order something fiery while another stays mild, and it fits into the middle of a long day out without any planning.

There are also sharing platters that let a group order across the whole thing without anyone committing to a single plate.

And the reason why so many people keep coming back? The Mango Rice Pudding dessert, which is worth leaving room for.

Halal choices are on the menu, and so are vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free ones.

💡 A children's menu runs separately from the main one, so ask for it if you are ordering for younger eaters.

Location: Cabot Circus, Unit SU72A, Bristol BS1 3BQ.

Dave's Hot Chicken serves Nashville-style hot chicken tenders and sliders across seven spice levels, running from No Spice up to Reaper.

The no-booking setup makes it a reliable landing spot for a group of friends who cannot agree on anything else.

Every piece is breaded by hand to order, and pickles and kale slaw come as standard alongside Dave's own sauce.

Fries and mac and cheese can turn a snack into a proper meal, and the room is set up like street food more than a sit-down restaurant.

💡 We’d recommend you work up the levels gradually if you are new to it, because the upper end is built for people who actively want a challenge.

Location: Unit SU71, Glass Walk, Cabot Circus, Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3BQ.

Honest Burgers makes its patties from scratch in its own butchery and serves them with rosemary salted chips, double-cooked from British potatoes.

It’s the ideal place for a family meal and a two-person dinner, especially if you’re planning to bring your dog.

You’ll be able to browse through its menu of beef, chicken, veggie and vegan burgers, and the house style is to serve the beef pink in the middle, though you can ask for one cooked through.

Click and Collect works if you would rather eat elsewhere, and there is a rewards app for anyone who ends up here often (probably because of the chips!).

➡️ Treetop Golf is a short walk away, which makes this an easy dinner after a round of mini golf.

Location: 6-8 Quakers Friars, Cabot Circus, Bristol BS1 3BU.

Côte is a French brasserie serving the classics, with steak-frites and moules marinières anchoring a menu that runs from breakfast pastries through to dinner.

That range is why the same restaurant can host a morning meeting and an anniversary dinner without changing much about itself.

There’s also a terrace available on the square at Quakers Friars, which we think is a really good spot for a group of friends or a family that wants to eat outside.

It also works for a solo lunch, since a laptop and a coffee attract no attention at all here.

Location: Cabot Circus, Upper Ground floor, Bristol BS1 3BX.

Wagamama serves Japanese-inspired bowls drawn from across Asia, and it’s become something of a hit here with its proper katsu curry and ramen.

The Asian international restaurant covers both business lunches and children's birthday parties with equal ease, and dishes come out as soon as they are ready, which keeps a meal short when you need it to be.

Sides are meant for sharing, and fresh juices are on the list alongside cocktails, mocktails, soft drinks and low- and no alcohol options.

Kids' options and catering for parties are both offered, and there is free WiFi for anyone working through lunch.

➡️ Student and NHS discounts are available, along with Blue Light, so have your ID prepared.

Cabot Circus is a shopping centre with a food offer that runs from Seoul to Nashville with a stop in Paris.

We designed the shopping destination to be a slice of Bristol life, so a short lunch break and a birthday dinner that runs late both have somewhere to go.

Quakers Friars is worth the extra two minutes, since the square is calmer than the main run of shops and the tables outside face onto it.

You can plan your visit to Cabot Circus here to see how to reach us by car, taxi, train, bus or bike.

If you are driving, our smart parking solution removes the need for a ticket and cuts the queue on the way out.