Marmo

Cuisine

Italian

Michelin

bib_gourmand

Price

££

Website

https://www.marmo.restaurant

Description

The former Guardian Assurance Building makes a charming spot for a restaurant, thanks to its characterful interiors with high ceilings, parquet flooring and panelled walls. The rustic look is a perfect fit for this osteria-cum-wine-bar, where the concise menu of classic Italian dishes adheres to the old adage that 'less is more' – straightforward options like tagliolini with Devon crab, tomato and almond deliver on flavour with just a few ingredients. If you needed more reasons to visit, the service is confident and personable, and it all comes with an appealing price tag.

Review score

4.4

Review count

80

Review summary

Marmo offers Italian cuisine in Bristol with generally positive feedback. Food quality is a key highlight, with dishes like red snapper, steak tartare, and crab receiving praise for freshness and presentation. However, some guests found pork mains bland or tough, and isolated negative experiences included jarred pickles. Service is widely commended for being professional, brisk, and attentive to dietary needs, though meal pacing occasionally draws criticism. The atmosphere is trendy, but private dining areas in the basement near restrooms are noted as underwhelming. Value perception is mixed; while lunch is considered excellent value, dinner prices for wine and mains are frequently cited as excessive relative to the quality delivered.

Best for

Suitable for business or special occasions seeking refined Italian cuisine, provided diners are comfortable with higher dinner pricing.

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