Thali Café
Affordable platters of aromatic Indian cuisine fill the wooden tables of this Bristol institution. Amid Bollywood-inspired decor, diners feast on regional dishes such as fried paneer cheese, Goan fish curry and spiced lamb meatballs, each with generous servings of rice, dhal, salad and vegetables. Also with branches in Montpelier, Totterdown and Easton.

Address: 1 Regents Street, Clifton | Telephone: 0117 974 3793 |

Maaza Namaskar Lounge
For a contemporary take on classic Indian cuisine, head to the vibrantly-designed Maaza Namaskar Lounge. Staff are friendly and the restaurant overlooks the waterfront with views across to one of Bristol's oldest pubs, the Llandoger Trow.

Address: 1 Welsh Back, Old City | Telephone: 0117 929 8276 |

The Cowshed
Based in popular Clifton, The Cowshed offers a taste of the countryside in the heart of the city. Steak is the speciality here and the Steak on Stone option allows you to cook your steak exactly how you like it.

Address: 46 Whiteladies Road | Telephone: 0117 973 3550 |

Bell's Diner
High-design dishes served on crisp white table cloths characterise this established fine-dining restaurant. The dazzling tasting menu features enough foam, flavours and puree to satisfy the most experimental of foodies, and the a la carte menu is similarly adventurous, with flavour combos including a starter of quail, cranberries, milk, honey, chicory and Scotch egg.

Address: 1-3 York Road, Montpelier | Telephone: 0117 924 0357 |