Chandos Restaurant

Chandos has long been a familiar name to Bristol food lovers, its delis packed with cheese, charcuterie and speciality ingredients. At its Clifton restaurant, that sourcing prowess is put to good use in a setting that retains the relaxed spirit of its roots.

The menu looks to the Mediterranean while keeping one foot in the South West. Small plates might include Basque-style squid with romesco or grilled Monte Enebro goat’s cheese with Tuscan chestnut honey. Larger dishes make good use of British produce: cod comes with River Teign mussels, white beans and chorizo, while wild Somerset venison is served with seasonal vegetables and fig jus.

There’s an easy informality to it all, whether you stop for a few plates and cocktails or settle in for a full meal. Finish with the Chandos cheese selection for a neat nod back to the deli that started it all.