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Pomodoro
Diners’ top pick
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Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.8
(489)
THIS IS A BYOB ESTABLISHEMENT (BEER AND WINE ONLY) MUST BE 21+ TO DRINK
WHEN BOOKING YOUR RESERVATIONS KEEP IN MIND WHERE YOU'RE CHOOSING TO SIT DESCRIPTIONS BELOW,
GENERAL SEATING: Due to Pomodoro's very limited seating in the colder months our indoor dinning and covered heated patio are considered the same and are booked under general seating.
BAR SEATING: Yes, this is stools at the bar.
OUTDOOR SEATING: Outdoor seating weather permitting. (Heaters available during colder months)
Pomodoro Italian kitchen is a Micheletti family run and operated business going back three generations, Creating only the finest Italian comfort food. Pomodoro has been voted the East Bays Best Restaurant, Best Italian Restaurant, as well as Best Pizza by Rhode Island Monthly Magazine. Located in downtown Bristol in a quaint neighborhood you will find Pomodoro shinning bright as your local BYOB establishment, so don't forget the wine!
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S S Dion
Price: Expensive
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Contemporary Italian
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4.8
(257)
S.S. Dion Kitchen + Bar is a contemporary eatery with an emphasis on locallt sourced ingredients and hand made pastas. Chef/Owner and Mother/Son team Susan and Nicolas Dion welcome you to experience a modern approach to dishes rooted in traditon. 
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Le Central
Price: Expensive
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Contemporary French
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4.7
(499)
Le Central is a French bistro, focusing on modern interpretations of classic dishes featuring local products from Sakonnet Lobsters, Four Town Farm (Seekonk, MA), Walker's Farm (Barrington, RI), Scott the Bassman, and Little Rhody Eggs (Foster, RI). Low lighting, checkerboard floor tiling, glass tabletops, and French nu-Jazz provide an intimate yet warm and familiar atmosphere. Chef-owner Jesse James spent his early career in Boston, working with chefs Moncef Meddeb at L'Espalier and Jasper White at Jasper's, with further experience at other landmark restaurants in New York, France, and Italy. Le Central is the third restaurant he has designed, built, and operated, after Aperto (Est 1992) and Boca Rotis (Est 1997), both in San Francisco. The large painting by Inez Storer on the south wall of the restaurant (which also serves as our logo) is of Jesse's son, Sam (the current General Manager & Beverage Director), and his childhood dog, Skye. Inez wouldn't say who the guy in the chair is.
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Pisco & Tequila Peruvian and Mexican restaurant
Top-rated food
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Price: Moderate
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Peruvian
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4.8
(69)
New flavor to Bristol Rhode Island. Pisco & Tequila is a family friendly restaurant, offering a delightful fusion of Peruvian and Mexican cuisines. The restaurant features a selection of pisco and tequilas, providing patrons with a diverse range of options for enjoying traditional spirits.
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Quitos Restaurant
Price: Expensive
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Seafood
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4.7
(1641)
Quitos Restaurant is a casual family venue located on Bristol harbor. We accept walk-ins as well as reservations. We will send a text to the phone number that was used to make your reservation once your table is ready for you. We only hold tables for reservation/and waitlist parties for 15 mins after the time you have booked or messaged your table is ready. We may not be able to seat you should you arrive late so please arrive on time. We do not require our guests or staff to wear masks if they are fully vaccinated. Please call (401) 253-9042 with any questions or inquiries.
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Baba Sushi - Bristol RI
Price: Expensive
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Sushi
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4.6
(46)
Ocean-side, award-winning Asian fusion restaurant looking forward to providing you with an exquisite dining experience.
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Roberto's Restaurant
Top-rated hospitality
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Price: Expensive
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Italian
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4.7
(245)
Roberto’s Italian Restaurant is a quaint restaurant in downtown Bristol that has a lot of heart and soul. Celebrating 20 years of serving fine Italian and Mediterranean cuisine in a casual setting, Roberto’s is a hometown favorite.
We promise an intimate and relaxed dining experience that offers something different to local and foreign patrons and ensures you enjoy a memorable food experience every time.
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Brick Pizza Co.
Price: Expensive
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American
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4.6
(1006)
Brick Pizza Co. is a new American restaurant that specializes in brick oven pizza and house made pasta.
www.brickpizzaco.com
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The Beach House
Price: Expensive
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Contemporary American
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4.7
(1936)
Welcome to The Beach House, a casual family friendly restaurant, serving contemporary American cuisine as well as typical New England favorites. Perfectly located along the East Bay bike path overlooking Bristol harbor.
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Thames Waterside Bar & Grill
Great vibe
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Price: Moderate
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American
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4.4
(1001)
Thames Waterside Bar & Grill specializes in seafood dishes. Along with lobster rolls, crab cakes and grilled salmon, you can also choose from an array of American classics such as burgers, pizza and nachos. Its full-service bar provides beer, wine and cocktail options that include sangrias, margaritas and a signature rum punch. Offering a relaxing ambience, Thames Waterside Bar & Grill provides picturesque views of Narragansett Bay and Bristol Harbor. Dine indoors or outdoors on its spacious deck or rooftop. At times, live music and entertainment are also featured in the bar area. Thames Waterside Bar & Grill is open for lunch, dinner and latenight meals.
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Portside Tavern
Price: Moderate
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Gastro Pub
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4.4
(162)
Across the street from Independence Park in downtown Bristol, Portside Tavern offers amazing food, great live music 4 nights a week, 28 beers on tap, and an environment perfect for locals, families, and visitors.
Our kitchen staff is proud to offer a menu with house made new favorites like our BBQ Wonton Nachos, and old classics like our Fish and Chips and Prime Flat Iron Steak Frites. When in doubt, our Portside Burger is perfect.
Our staff is the best in town! Friendly, knowledgeable, and is excited to give each customer the very best dining experience!
We are open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week with a lively bar crowd till 1am, and don't miss our brunch (with bottomless mimosas and sangrias) on Saturday and Sunday mornings!

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Discover Bristol, Rhode Island

Throughout Bristol, you'll find food that features fresh produce raised and harvested by local farmers. The atmosphere in this neighborhood highlights the farm-to-table American cuisine that's served in vibrant waterfront areas. When you're craving grilled dishes and rotisserie items, you can enjoy German cuisine in town. Lobster specialists are also found on Bristol's waterfront, you can enjoy these lobster dishes in an outdoor environment near Narragansett Bay. If you’re looking for Italian, there are some great options in the heart of downtown that offer pizza with a variety of interesting toppings, sandwiches, wings, salads and other specialty dinners.

Frequently asked questions

The best reviewed restaurant in Bristol is Pomodoro

The best vegan restaurants in Bristol are Quitos Restaurant, S S Dion and Pomodoro

The best vegetarian restaurants in Bristol are Pomodoro, Brick Pizza Co. and Quitos Restaurant

The restaurants with the best service in Bristol are S S Dion, Pomodoro and Roberto's Restaurant

The restaurants with the best ambiance in Bristol are The Beach House, Brick Pizza Co. and S S Dion

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