Cor Restaurant
MEDITERRANEAN •BEDMINSTER
Sitting right on North Street, COR completely elevates the small plates format while keeping its neighbourhood soul intact. The kitchen delivers beautifully crafted, hyper-seasonal dishes with deep Mediterranean influences, proving that top-tier cooking doesn't need to feel stiff or formal. It's a masterclass in sharing food and genuine hospitality, offering a seriously flavour packed menu in a warm, beautifully run space that remains perfectly grounded.
Cappadocia
TURKISH, MEDITERRANEAN •CITY CENTER
A well-regarded, family-run Turkish restaurant on Baldwin Street, serving traditional Turkish cuisine. It specialises in meat and fish cooked over a charcoal grill (ocakbasi), alongside a wide selection of hot and cold meze dishes, freshly baked flatbreads, and classic Turkish desserts. Known for generous portions, high quality, and a warm, atmospheric setting.
Lamaya
LEBANESE, MIDDLE EASTERN, MEDITERRANEAN •CITY CENTER
Authentic, family-run Lebanese restaurant located in the vibrant Finzel's Reach district. Serving traditional, freshly prepared meze, grilled meats, and platters, with a focus on fresh, vibrant Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavours.
Moltobuono!
ITALIAN, MEDITERRANEAN •CITY CENTER
A family-run Italian trattoria on Park Street known for its Sardinian heritage, wood-fired pizzas, and fresh handmade pasta. It offers a warm, bi-level space with a mezzanine and is highly regarded for its extensive selection of authentic vegan and vegetarian Italian dishes.
Ragu
ITALIAN, MEDITERRANEAN •HARBOURSIDE
A Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded Italian sharing plates restaurant located in a repurposed shipping container at Wapping Wharf. Founded by the team behind COR, it focuses on high-quality seasonal ingredients, handmade pasta, and fire-cooked specialties in a cozy, industrial setting.
Souk Kitchen
MIDDLE EASTERN, MEDITERRANEAN •BEDMINSTER
A North Street favourite that absolutely nails the vibrant, shared-table energy of Eastern Mediterranean dining. Souk Kitchen is the perfect spot to drop your shoulders, grab a table with your mates, and tear into incredible mezze, rich shakshuka, and perfectly spiced flatbreads. It’s welcoming and it serves up honest, flavor packed dishes that make the city-center chains look completely lifeless. A massive South of the river go-to for a proper, unpretentious catch-up.
The Lido
MEDITERRANEAN •CLIFTON
Set within a restored Victorian swimming pool complex in Clifton, The Lido offers a truly unique dining setting. The kitchen draws heavy inspiration from Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors, utilising a wood-fired oven to produce vibrant, perfectly charred dishes.
Yafo
MEDITERRANEAN •BEDMINSTER
Offering a menu of Mediterranean-inspired dishes in a relaxed setting. The menu is a vibrant lineup of fresh, punchy salads and Levantine classics that feel genuinely homespun. It’s a standout independent kitchen that proves how good simple, plant-forward cooking can be when it’s done right.
Zena’s Bistro Cafe
MEDITERRANEAN, ITALIAN, COFFEE •BEDMINSTER
An authentic Italian-led deli and bistro known for its 'crazy' menu blending Italian soul with Mediterranean and British brunch classics. Famous for their Neapolitan pizza dough, homemade arancini, and a signature range of Sicilian cannoli and sfogliatelle.