Culinaria

Like Greens, this Redland ‘must’ has the kind of intimacy and passion for food so many other restaurants aspire to. Set up by local uber-chef Stephen Markwick, it has deservedly earned an international reputation for his French and Mediterranean inspired dishes even Keith Floyd championed.

Having stepped back from his eponymous and highly rated establishment in the city centre, Markwick serves a pared-down menu of bistro dishes - great value fixed-course lunches - and evening meals like brill baked in cider with tomato, thyme & mustard or ballantine of guinea fowl. The Provencal fish soup speaks for itself (which is lucky considering you’ll be left speechless). And you can even take a taste of Markwick away from the excellent ‘Food for Home’ counter. A regular list-topper in the national press for simple food cooked to perfection, be sure to book well in advance for a chance of a table.

Meal for two, including wine and service: £90

www.culinariabristol.co.uk