Root Reviews Summary

Food Quality and Taste

Pros:

• "The food is outstanding local, seasonal produce and each dish is so well thought out and put together."
• "Each dish was delicious, had 5 dishes between 2 and a dessert each."
• "The mushroom kiev was our favourite. Also, the stout chocolate cake was one of the best chocolate cake we've ever had."
• "The most amazing dining experience! Beautiful tasting, locally sourced, seasonal produce, creating such delicious dishes."
• "Exceptional variety of flavours and textures in this veg-focussed place."
• "Every dish was interesting to eat and completely different in flavour."
• "All the dishes were delicious with fresh products and interesting flavours."
• "The food was so fresh and tasty. I now have a great appreciation for deep fried lemon.. It really is beautiful food."

Cons:

• "Food: highlights included the pizetta and some passable vegatables. Otherwise there were fairly uninspired twists on well worn veggie staples, executed...just fine."
• "We waited over 20 mins for drinks after arriving, didn't get a check back/offered another drink until our deserts came, and we had to get up and get a replacement fork."
• "My only remark is that a lot of the dishes we ordered we a bit too sweet for my palate."
• "The service is not what it used to be, the atmosphere is almost completely absent, and the music is far too loud."

Service and Staff

Pros:

• "The staff are absolutely lovely and the place itself is really clean and welcoming."
• "The host was very helpful and accommodating."
• "Staff were very friendly and attentive too."
• "The staff were friendly and the service quick."
• "The staffs were very kind and helpful too."
• "The waiting staff were so friendly and chatty and really knowledgeable about all the dishes and drinks."
• "Service was really friendly, especially the lady with the short blond hair."
• "The staff was so nice and suggested us to go for Petit Peche for drink."

Cons:

• "Our server informed us she 'only works once a fortnight' and so couldn't tell us much about the food or the wine."
• "Food was good service was not great whatsoever. I would recommend to build some rapport with your customers!"
• "We waited over 20 mins for drinks after arriving, didn't get a check back/offered another drink until our deserts came."
• "We were taken to a dark table in the corner and seated. I politely asked if we could move to a table for two next to the window, she checked but unfortunately we were told it was taken."

Atmosphere and Location

Pros:

• "The place itself is really clean and welcoming."
• "There is both outdoor and indoor seating with heaters if you sit out."
• "Fantastic restaurant with a brilliantly warm atmosphere!"
• "The ambience on the terrace is lovely as well!"
• "Friendly service too, and cosy atmosphere."
• "Root is a small and cozy restaurant in Bristol, situated in quirky shipping containers."
• "Outstanding British food. Creative, tasty and beautifully executed. Great laid back vibe."
• "Relaxed but attentive service. Really enjoyed our visit."

Cons:

• "The service is not what it used to be, the atmosphere is almost completely absent, and the music is far too loud."
• "Recommend the outdoor seats as indoor seats could be a little crowded and noisy."
• "The acoustics in the venue are awful, so difficult to hear, and the seating is uncomfortable."
• "It's small but perfect. So pretty with all the lights. Lots of outside seating for those non rainy days."

Menu Variety and Options

Pros:

• "Veggie focused small plates and natural wine. Plenty of gluten free options."
• "Mainly vegetarian dishes, but they are so tasty! My personal favourite was the Potatoes, the carrot and the cabbage!"
• "Lovely to have such a wide selection of vegetarian options on a menu."
• "They took care of my partner's food allergies and ensured he knew what was safe to eat."
• "We are vegan and there were lots of vegan friendly options for us."
• "The menu is mostly vegetarian with a wide variety of tapas-style dishes meant to share."
• "The restaurant focuses on vegetarian food but offer some meat and fish dishes such as fresh oysters."
• "A vegetarian focus with the idea being you share several small plates rather than the usual starter and main."

Cons:

• "My only remark is that a lot of the dishes we ordered we a bit too sweet for my palate."
• "Relatively small portions."
• "Service on the evening could not have been friendlier. Prices not a bargain but not unfair either."
• "Though I will never get over small plate restaurants having 3 or 5 of something on a plate, makes it very hard to share."