The best Vietnamese restaurants in Bristol

Viet Kitchen is a small restaurant on Stokes Croft serving an amazing range of traditional Vietnamese food, including pho, curries and summer rolls. The bao buns are great as a starter too, they’re huge and definitely some of the best in Bristol. The food is all so full of flavour that you’ll leave feeling completely satisfied. What we love most about this little restaurant is the authentic feel. It only takes cash and the bills come over handwritten, which gives an amazing personal feel to the service. The restaurant was so popular it’s recently opened a second venue nearby in Cotham. Due to only opening for the second half of the week it can get really busy so make sure to book if you want to try this one out! 

This is a fairly new Vietnamese sandwich shop, which is maybe why it tends to fly under the radar when you search for Vietnamese restaurants in Bristol. We think it definitely deserves some recognition though and would recommend giving it a go if you find yourself looking for lunch during the week. Serving fresh and traditional Vietnamese sandwiches and rice bowls to take away, this is a nourishing and filling lunch option. The food is prepared daily using the freshest ingredients ensuring the explosion of flavours transports you straight to the streets of Vietnam. It caters for everyone with vegetarian and vegan options, and the staff are super friendly. They are always ready to give out recommendations if you’re stuck for what to choose, too. 

The Saigon Kitchen offers a taste of authentic Vietnamese cuisine in the centre of Bristol. The restaurant owner was brought up in Vietnam and learnt to cook at a very young age. He uses fresh herbs and layers of impactful flavours to open the palate to the depth of the food. The spice levels are also adjustable, which is handy for those of you who aren’t quite accustomed to the hottest of dishes. One of the key skills prominent in Vietnamese food is balance. To be able to carefully choose and balance flavours is what makes a great dish The menu features dishes from all over Vietnam. You can see options like Chả Cá Lã Vọng, which is grilled fish with turmeric, galangal, dill, fresh herbs and served with rice noodles in a sweet-n-sour sauce with peanuts, as well as Bò Kho Bánh Mì which is mekong style stewed beef with Vietnamese herbs, lemon grass, ginger, star anises, garlic and chilli, served with a bread roll. The restaurant itself is cosy, and with an open kitchen and friendly staff, the comforting atmosphere enables you to truly relax and enjoy the food. 

FoodieVietnam is a great spot for a quick lunch or a delicious dinner. You can find it right next to St Nick’s Market in the centre of Bristol. It serves a range of starters and signature dishes, including pho, spring rolls, and grilled pork skewers. The service is quick and friendly, and the food is full of flavour and great value for money!

Pho serves great value, healthy Vietnamese food, specialising in one of the country’s favourite dishes – you guessed it, pho! The food is fresh, using the best seasonal produce and all prepared in the kitchen daily. Born from a love of Vietnamese cuisine, you can really taste the love and passion that goes into every one of these dishes. As well as a range of different phos, the menu offers wok-fried noodles, curries and rice paper summer rolls. One thing is for sure, you’ll definitely leave feeling nourished and satisfied no matter what you go for. The restaurant’s vibe and décor does a great job of transporting you to Asia, so you really feel like you’re getting a traditional Vietnamese experience. The service is always on point as well, making sure you’re given an all round amazing dining experience.