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Bristol - Global - Restaurant - ££

Eclectic sharing plates from former Casamia head chef

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Very Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Very Good

Kitsch, colourful and extremely good value, this small-plates diner from Casamia's former head chef Zak Hitchman fits right into its graffiti-splattered Bedminster surroundings. Bright orange walls are adorned with bespoke framed prints, while most of the bare-topped tables are pushed together for communal dining. An eclectic soundtrack and friendly service add to the casual, if carefully curated, vibe. Named ‘Other’ to reflect its difficult-to-define menu, Hitchman’s plan is to cook what he likes and change things up regularly. Despite his training at Ynyshir and Casamia, this is far from fine dining – and all the better for it. The bulk of the menu is snacks and sharing plates, ranging from homemade crisps with sinfully moreish satay and aïoli dips to tempura pollock with beer-braised tomatoes and harissa or roast carrots with cavolo nero pesto, radicchio, chickpeas and feta. A daily fish special and a couple of larger options (perhaps a deconstruct...

Kitsch, colourful and extremely good value, this small-plates diner from Casamia's former head chef Zak Hitchman fits right into its graffiti-splattered Bedminster surroundings. Bright orange walls are adorned with bespoke framed prints, while most of the bare-topped tables are pushed together for communal dining. An eclectic soundtrack and friendly service add to the casual, if carefully curated, vibe.

Named ‘Other’ to reflect its difficult-to-define menu, Hitchman’s plan is to cook what he likes and change things up regularly. Despite his training at Ynyshir and Casamia, this is far from fine dining – and all the better for it. The bulk of the menu is snacks and sharing plates, ranging from homemade crisps with sinfully moreish satay and aïoli dips to tempura pollock with beer-braised tomatoes and harissa or roast carrots with cavolo nero pesto, radicchio, chickpeas and feta. A daily fish special and a couple of larger options (perhaps a deconstructed bánh mì with either char-siu pork belly or celeriac) round things off.

The menu is short enough that three hungry people could eat the lot, though it's worth leaving space for dessert, where Hitchman’s technical skill is given free rein in, say, a poppyseed doughnut or a set lemon custard covered with a crisp layer of rye digestive biscuit, citrus jam and toasted Italian meringue. The minimal drinks list offers six wines by the glass as well as local beers from Good Chemistry Brewing and Wiper & True.

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VENUE DETAILS

32 Cannon Street, Bedminster

Bristol
BS3 1BNGB

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Family friendly, Dog friendly

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