Root
Bristol
Co-owned by Josh Eggleton, this on-trend shipping-container eatery is bedded into Bristol’s waterfront Cargo development. Pared-down Scandi-style interiors give way to alfresco tables with views of the docks and the local scene, but nothing distracts from the restaurant’s novel, forward-thinking USP. Small plates are to be expected, but here you'll find a full contingent of plant-based dishes taking centre stage, with two or three fish options making up the numbers (perhaps grilled whole Cornish mackerel with fennel, chimichurri and burnt lemon). Local and seasonal ingredients are the short menu’s building blocks, and the result is food that sings with bright, clear, vibrant modern flavours. Snack on some celeriac skewers or breaded shiitake mushrooms (from the Bristol Fungarium) before tackling the serious stuff. Jerk carrots with plum ketchup and lime typifies the house style, otherwise there might be beetroot with fermented honey and walnut butter, a risotto of braised Roscoff onions or a pairing of grilled leeks with ‘green goddess’ dressing and a sprinkling of flaked almonds and croûtons. Desserts are mostly updated takes on the classics, from pear and ginger sponge with butterscotch sauce to a twisted version of Swiss roll involving raspberry, mascarpone sorbet and almonds. The wine list chimes with the restaurant’s ethos, so expect low-intervention, organic and biodynamic bottles mostly sourced from local suppliers. Note that Root is now a cashless set-up.
Dining Information:
Outdoor dining, Wheelchair access, Parking, Family friendly, Dog friendly, Deposit required
Cargo, Gaol Ferry Steps, Wapping Wharf, , Bristol BS1 6WP
0117 930 0260
