La Piazza 1 — Restaurant in Bristol

Genuine, authentic Italian - built for the community! We’ve been going here for 13 years?! Man and boy I’ve enjoyed La Piazza, each visit consistently brilliant, owned by two chefs, who create and prepare some of the tastiest Italian food I’ve had outside of Italy. I’ve eaten all over the world from Michelin star to tiny street food vendor and I would hands down put La Piazza as one of my all time favourite places in the world. The welcome, the atmosphere on an evening, the owners waving from the kitchen, the knowledgable servers and the extensive menu, for me it feels like a home, but if you think about it, isn’t that how Italy is meant to feel; the history, warmth and comfort. The food is always beyond comparison, without fail, every single time. They probably didn’t need this review, because if you know, you know, but I wanted to take the opportunity to express my honest opinion and thanks. Long may you continue! (Gutted I left my pizza...

How can this place be at the side of a busy road in Bristol and make you feel like you're on holiday?

The decor and ambiance in this place carefully blocks out the urban backdrop and insulates you from modern suburbia with such splendor that when you leave, you will feel like you've been deceived!

Let's talk about the food. We had an arrangement of pastas, pizzas and starters and they were wonderful: nice portions, flavoursome and mouth-watering presentation. The service was timely and they really do everything they can to ensure your visit is memorable. We finished our visit with espressos but I will be back to try a dessert soon. But, given the size of the meals, I'll have to skip the bruscetta - and that feels like a crime.

I'd strongly recommend this place. But please try not to be disappointed when you leave this dreamy restaurant and find yourself...

Shortly after moving into the Fishponds area we decided to spend our 9 year anniversary by visiting this restaurant as it has a classic Italian family feel to it. We ordered starters, mains and a bottle of wine. As soon as the starters arrived alarm bells are ringing. The calamari was so unbelievably tough and in batter that wasn’t light and crispy. The antipasto romano platter couldn’t have been more Lidl it was unbelievable. The salami was cut way too thick. When I asked what kind of Italian cheese was on the board ‘it’s a kind of mild cheddar’. For all the amazing Italian cheeses available to choose from mild cheddar is their choice of cheese? How has this place managed such good reviews? I have no idea. What a shame we won’t be visiting this restaurant ever again. This restaurant definitely isn’t run by an Italian family...