For our anniversary, my wife and I ventured to Hat Bistro, a family-run gem that stole our hearts (and taste buds!). From the moment we walked in, the warmth and hospitality were undeniable. We were lucky enough to be seated at the chef's table as well.The entire wait staff deserves a standing ovation. Our waitress was an absolute star, guiding us through the menu with genuine enthusiasm and attentiveness. Her recommendations were spot-on, and her friendly demeanour made the whole experience even more enjoyable. The barman was equally fantastic, crafting cocktails that perfectly complemented our meal.But the true star of the show was the food itself. Each dish was a revelation of fresh, authentic flavours. It was clear that love and passion went into every creation. We lingered over every bite, savouring the moment and the delicious food.Hat Bistro isn't just a restaurant; it's an experience. It's the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion or simply enjoy a delightful evening out. If you're looking for incredible food, impeccable service, and a warm, inviting atmosphere, look no further. We can't wait to return!
maria demetriou
Food mediocre, had no Greek food available Kleftiko and Mousakka which is what we really wanted. The dips were not very tasty the best things were the Olives and Mythos lager.
wham
i’ve picked up takeaway here a couple of times and it’s almost addictive, delicious food, lovely staff and quick service. a treasured local
Alice Gray
This woman who works there is just damn rude. She belittled me for my food order (I eat a lot of food, but am skinny, and hadn't eaten much all day). I ordered the leg of lamb but would have ordered two mains, and as she loudly berated me for asking to SPEND MORE MONEY and have two dishes, completely embarrassing me in the tiny dining room, I ended up leaving hungry after eating just the leg of lamb, while an okay portion, that's not what I wanted to order!!! I also wanted the moussaka far more, though is usually not very filling in comparison to meat and potatoes, so ended up missing out on what I really wanted to save being even hungrier when I left.Quick food review, soft lamb shank but they're all soft, didn't taste of much, didn't remind me of any Greek food I've had. The potatoes are softly boiled in flavourless broth with veg. Just don't bother. Maybe my moussaka would have been nice but she didn't want to let me see for myself.I cannot get over how rude she was to me, you don't know everything, you aren't God, stop acting like the people who go in there are brainless food monsters, we actually know what we want. NOT YOUR SERVICE! You made me feel like I could cry, and kept your tirade up for the entire dinner. Didn't feel like you should have apologised at all? This was a few weeks ago now and I am still furious.For anyone neurodivergent, anxious, anything like this, avoid this place, the owner is a complete a$$. Not welcoming. Some people hate confrontation, you have no right to cause a confrontation in a dining room where there is like 4 square meters so everyone can hear, and your customers can't say a thing. You are a disgusting server.SHE WAS EVEN ARGUING WITH A DISABLED WOMAN IN THE STREET WHEN WE ARRIVED, THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN THE FIRST CLUE.You're not running the Karin cafe, so let's stop acting like it. You had the other couple ordering a million small plates and then mains, I just wanted 2 mains. Get your head out of that smelly dark place you've been keeping it.
Faysal El Najar
Delicious Greek food, grills and appetizers, wonderful service and excellent treatment, and the food is
Danielle Markwood
Lovely food and staff. Could only be improved with some louder Greek music. Good price and food is very fresh.
Pilar Gonzalez
Cosy greek restaurant with delicious food, but a bit noisy when big groups are dinning. The Kleftiko Lamb (lamb shank) is to die for.
Michaela Spring
What a lovely little gem of a restaurant.Lovely staff and food was gorgeous.I had a beautiful homemade moussaka.Town prices but had a discount for being a theatre goer.Will definitely go again.
davemY7742CE
Came here for a family birthday and a recognition of a past life. We received a friendly welcome to this cosy establishment. The dips to start were excellent and my Kleftico with roasted potatoes was a lean lamb shank of authentic loveliness. Very drinkable bottle of Greek wine to compliment the food made for a very satisfying meal. Only minor downside was only having a two hour slot when another 30 mins would have been perfect. The ambiance and the food made it a very enjoyable experience. Wouldn't hesitate to return.
205nikik
My and my sister visited yesterday before going to the show. Absolutely superb authentic Greek food and fantastic service. Will definitely be back. Just missing the sea and sun unfortunately :)
Delicious meal, esp the sausage meze. Warm atmosphere. Highly
Jo R
Fantastic meal and even better service! Thank you for a lovely evening and a special thanks to Christina for looking after us so well, we're so glad we came here for a special meal out. We look forward to returning!
hiko hsu
a great place, the food was overall very good in bristol. the lamb was very tasty, soft and tender but baklava was too
James Collard
What an amazing place! The team couldn’t have been more welcoming and took us through the menu - number of dishes to order, which options were available and suggestions. We opted for a main and 4 meze plates. The meze plates came first - prawn, sausage, vine leaves, calamari and some dips. All delicious and come with warm pitta bread slices. The chicken souvlaki skewers take longer to cook and were incredible. Beautifully juicy and full of flavour. Served with hand cut chips and salad. Finished up with baklava and walnut cake dessert.How I’ve not been here before is a mystery - but worth every penny and definitely coming again!
simon harbour
Simply fantastic.We had our works Christmas Party here and everyone had a great time.A quaint little restuarant with a really nice atmosphere.The staff are simply fantastic, great fun, friendly and attentive without being overbearing.The best bit, which stands head and shoulders above everything is the food!!! Simply amazing. Fantastic flavours, great quality and a friendly chef that came out to check everything was ok.Genuinely would not hesitate to recommend this place. I’ll be back with my family.
For our anniversary, my wife and I ventured to Hat Bistro, a family-run gem that stole our hearts (and taste buds!). From the moment we walked in, the warmth and hospitality were undeniable. We were lucky enough to be seated at the chef's table as well.The entire wait staff deserves a standing ovation. Our waitress was an absolute star, guiding us through the menu with genuine enthusiasm and attentiveness. Her recommendations were spot-on, and her friendly demeanour made the whole experience even more enjoyable. The barman was equally fantastic, crafting cocktails that perfectly complemented our meal.But the true star of the show was the food itself. Each dish was a revelation of fresh, authentic flavours. It was clear that love and passion went into every creation. We lingered over every bite, savouring the moment and the delicious food.Hat Bistro isn't just a restaurant; it's an experience. It's the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion or simply enjoy a delightful evening out. If you're looking for incredible food, impeccable service, and a warm, inviting atmosphere, look no further. We can't wait to return!
Food mediocre, had no Greek food available Kleftiko and Mousakka which is what we really wanted. The dips were not very tasty the best things were the Olives and Mythos lager.
i’ve picked up takeaway here a couple of times and it’s almost addictive, delicious food, lovely staff and quick service. a treasured local
This woman who works there is just damn rude. She belittled me for my food order (I eat a lot of food, but am skinny, and hadn't eaten much all day). I ordered the leg of lamb but would have ordered two mains, and as she loudly berated me for asking to SPEND MORE MONEY and have two dishes, completely embarrassing me in the tiny dining room, I ended up leaving hungry after eating just the leg of lamb, while an okay portion, that's not what I wanted to order!!! I also wanted the moussaka far more, though is usually not very filling in comparison to meat and potatoes, so ended up missing out on what I really wanted to save being even hungrier when I left.Quick food review, soft lamb shank but they're all soft, didn't taste of much, didn't remind me of any Greek food I've had. The potatoes are softly boiled in flavourless broth with veg. Just don't bother. Maybe my moussaka would have been nice but she didn't want to let me see for myself.I cannot get over how rude she was to me, you don't know everything, you aren't God, stop acting like the people who go in there are brainless food monsters, we actually know what we want. NOT YOUR SERVICE! You made me feel like I could cry, and kept your tirade up for the entire dinner. Didn't feel like you should have apologised at all? This was a few weeks ago now and I am still furious.For anyone neurodivergent, anxious, anything like this, avoid this place, the owner is a complete a$$. Not welcoming. Some people hate confrontation, you have no right to cause a confrontation in a dining room where there is like 4 square meters so everyone can hear, and your customers can't say a thing. You are a disgusting server.SHE WAS EVEN ARGUING WITH A DISABLED WOMAN IN THE STREET WHEN WE ARRIVED, THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN THE FIRST CLUE.You're not running the Karin cafe, so let's stop acting like it. You had the other couple ordering a million small plates and then mains, I just wanted 2 mains. Get your head out of that smelly dark place you've been keeping it.
Delicious Greek food, grills and appetizers, wonderful service and excellent treatment, and the food is
Lovely food and staff. Could only be improved with some louder Greek music. Good price and food is very fresh.
Cosy greek restaurant with delicious food, but a bit noisy when big groups are dinning. The Kleftiko Lamb (lamb shank) is to die for.
What a lovely little gem of a restaurant.Lovely staff and food was gorgeous.I had a beautiful homemade moussaka.Town prices but had a discount for being a theatre goer.Will definitely go again.
Came here for a family birthday and a recognition of a past life. We received a friendly welcome to this cosy establishment. The dips to start were excellent and my Kleftico with roasted potatoes was a lean lamb shank of authentic loveliness. Very drinkable bottle of Greek wine to compliment the food made for a very satisfying meal. Only minor downside was only having a two hour slot when another 30 mins would have been perfect. The ambiance and the food made it a very enjoyable experience. Wouldn't hesitate to return.
My and my sister visited yesterday before going to the show. Absolutely superb authentic Greek food and fantastic service. Will definitely be back. Just missing the sea and sun unfortunately :)
Restaurantji Recommends
Delicious meal, esp the sausage meze. Warm atmosphere. Highly
Fantastic meal and even better service! Thank you for a lovely evening and a special thanks to Christina for looking after us so well, we're so glad we came here for a special meal out. We look forward to returning!
a great place, the food was overall very good in bristol. the lamb was very tasty, soft and tender but baklava was too
What an amazing place! The team couldn’t have been more welcoming and took us through the menu - number of dishes to order, which options were available and suggestions. We opted for a main and 4 meze plates. The meze plates came first - prawn, sausage, vine leaves, calamari and some dips. All delicious and come with warm pitta bread slices. The chicken souvlaki skewers take longer to cook and were incredible. Beautifully juicy and full of flavour. Served with hand cut chips and salad. Finished up with baklava and walnut cake dessert.How I’ve not been here before is a mystery - but worth every penny and definitely coming again!
Simply fantastic.We had our works Christmas Party here and everyone had a great time.A quaint little restuarant with a really nice atmosphere.The staff are simply fantastic, great fun, friendly and attentive without being overbearing.The best bit, which stands head and shoulders above everything is the food!!! Simply amazing. Fantastic flavours, great quality and a friendly chef that came out to check everything was ok.Genuinely would not hesitate to recommend this place. I’ll be back with my family.