Date spot in Bristol
Thali Montpelier
Order a thali each and share the little bowls of curry, dal and pickles at Bristol's original thali spot, tucked away on a Montpelier side street.
York Road, Montpelier
Address: Thali Montpelier, 12 York Road, Bristol BS6 5QE- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Cosy
Why it's a good date: A Bristol favourite for over twenty years, with a warm, colourful room and generous plates. It's dinner only and gets busy at weekends, so book ahead.
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Rice & Things
Cheltenham Road, Montpelier
Address: Rice & Things, 120 Cheltenham Road, Bristol BS6 5RW- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Tuck into home-style Jamaican cooking at the long-running family restaurant on Cheltenham Road, with curries, stews and rice and peas.
Why it's a good date: Big, comforting plates and a friendly welcome, for very little money. It's a short walk from the Stokes Croft murals, so make an afternoon of it.
Biblos
Stokes Croft
Address: Biblos, 62 Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3QU- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
Grab a table at the Stokes Croft original for big Middle Eastern wraps and mezze, with plenty for vegans and veggies.
Why it's a good date: Filling and cheerful, and right in the middle of the Croft's bars and street art, so it's a good start to a night out.
Chilli Daddy
Baldwin Street, Old City
Address: Chilli Daddy, 45-47 Baldwin Street, Bristol BS1 1RA- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Share fiery Sichuan noodles and dumplings at the little restaurant on Baldwin Street, from the team that started with a stall in St Nick's.
Why it's a good date: Proper Sichuan heat at a very kind price. Ask for a milder level if one of you isn't keen on spice, then walk down to the harbour.