Lapin

Judging by our inbox, Bristolians are delighted by the arrival of this welcoming French bistro from the team behind Totterdown favourite Bank. It's a little corner of France in a shipping container with sage-green walls adorned with framed 1930s adverts, shelves full of wine bottles, a white-tiled kitchen and cute bunny motifs etched into the corner of the wooden tables.

There's a chalkboard with daily specials, while the regular menu is full of French classics ranging from rillettes with cornichons to roast duck bigarade (à l’orange). When the kitchen occasionally goes off piste with, say, a soufflé Suissesse with Gruyère and a Marmite (yes, Marmite!) cream, the result is a surprisingly delicious. Portions are hearty, while presentation (though occasionally a little rough around the edges) befits the easy-going bistro vibe. Puddings include an éclair of the day, big enough to share and often filled with something daringly avant-garde – say, white chocolate, cinnamon and apple.

Every wine on the exclusively French list is offered by the glass, with knowledgeable staff on hand to guide you through the options, while non-alcoholic Diabolos and Oranginas are available for drivers. The prix-fixe menus and accompanying wine flights (available at lunch and dinner) are good value too.