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Root Bristol

Bristol - Modern British - Restaurant - ££

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? Good

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

Co-owned by Josh Eggleton, this on-trend shipping-container eatery is bedded into Bristol’s waterfront Cargo development. Pared-down Scandi-style interiors give way to alfresco tables with views of the docks and the local scene, but nothing distracts from the restaurant’s novel, forward-thinking USP. Small plates are to be expected, but here you'll find a full contingent of plant-based dishes taking centre stage, with two or three fish options making up the numbers (perhaps grilled whole Cornish mackerel with fennel, chimichurri and burnt lemon). Local and seasonal ingredients are the short menu’s building blocks, and the result is food that sings with bright, clear, vibrant modern flavours. Snack on some celeriac skewers or breaded shiitake mushrooms (from the Bristol Fungarium) before tackling the serious stuff. Jerk carrots with plum ketchup and lime typifies the house style, otherwise there might be beetroot with fermented honey and walnut butter, a risotto of bra...

Co-owned by Josh Eggleton, this on-trend shipping-container eatery is bedded into Bristol’s waterfront Cargo development. Pared-down Scandi-style interiors give way to alfresco tables with views of the docks and the local scene, but nothing distracts from the restaurant’s novel, forward-thinking USP. Small plates are to be expected, but here you'll find a full contingent of plant-based dishes taking centre stage, with two or three fish options making up the numbers (perhaps grilled whole Cornish mackerel with fennel, chimichurri and burnt lemon). Local and seasonal ingredients are the short menu’s building blocks, and the result is food that sings with bright, clear, vibrant modern flavours. Snack on some celeriac skewers or breaded shiitake mushrooms (from the Bristol Fungarium) before tackling the serious stuff. Jerk carrots with plum ketchup and lime typifies the house style, otherwise there might be beetroot with fermented honey and walnut butter, a risotto of braised Roscoff onions or a pairing of grilled leeks with ‘green goddess’ dressing and a sprinkling of flaked almonds and croûtons. Desserts are mostly updated takes on the classics, from pear and ginger sponge with butterscotch sauce to a twisted version of Swiss roll involving raspberry, mascarpone sorbet and almonds. The wine list chimes with the restaurant’s ethos, so expect low-intervention, organic and biodynamic bottles mostly sourced from local suppliers. Note that Root is now a cashless set-up.

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VENUE DETAILS

Cargo, Gaol Ferry Steps, Wapping Wharf

Bristol
BS1 6WPGB

0117 930 0260

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OTHER INFORMATION

Outdoor dining, Wheelchair access, Parking, Family friendly, Dog friendly, Deposit required

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