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Paco Tapas, Bristol,
Award-winning

Paco Tapas

4.7
4.7
2054 Reviews
£26 to £40
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Innovative
Paco Tapas brings the essence of Andalusia to Bristol, offering a vibrant tapas experience. Named after chef Peter Sanchez-Iglesias’ father, Paco, who is from Seville, the restaurant is deeply rooted in Spanish tradition and family heritage. Located by the Bathurst Basin, Paco Tapas captures the lively spirit of a true Andalusian tapas bar, with dark walls, exposed brick, and sherry barrel tables creating the perfect atmosphere for sharing plates with friends and family.

Our menu features a selection of classic and seasonal tapas dishes made with the finest ingredients, including boquerones, croquetas de jamon, and the signature quail stuffed with sobrasada and dates. Vegetarians will love options like charred leeks with romesco and gordal olives. To complement the food, we offer an extensive sherry list, alongside carefully curated wines, cocktails, and beers.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30
  • Phone number
    0117 925 7021
  • Website
    http://www.pacotapas.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • Xmas Menu

    £49.00 per person

    1 Dec 2024 - 30 Dec 2024
    Join us this festive season at Paco Tapas for a truly special Christmas celebration. Throughout the whole of December, we’re offering a carefully curated five-course menu, featuring the very best of Paco’s classic dishes. Indulge in rich flavours, exceptional ingredients, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere that make Paco Tapas the perfect place to enjoy the festive season. Celebrate in style and create unforgettable memories with us this Christmas! Manzanilla Olives Bread, EVOO Marinated Red Peppers - Tortilla Española - Market Fish Leek, Romesco - Ibérico Pork Chop Patatas Bravas - Crema Catalana or Chocolate Mousse, Toast, EVOO

  • New Years Eve

    £120.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Come and celebrate New Years Eve this year at Paco Tapas. We are offering an amazing sharing menu for you to celebrate the year past and the new year to come. Bread, Olive Oil Pimentos Marinados Gilda Jamon Croquetas - Tortilla, Black Winter Truffle - Carabineros Blue Fin Tuna - Stuffed Quail, Sobrasada, Dates Patatas Bravas - Chocolate Mousse, Toast, Evoo Burnt Cheesecake, Grapes The price is £120 per person.

Menu

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What 2,054 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Bristol

    Best Overall

  • Bristol

    Best Food

  • Bristol

    Best Service

  • Bristol

    Best Ambience

  • Bristol

    Good for business meals

  • Bristol

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Bristol

    Good for special occasions

  • Bristol

    Lively

  • Bristol

    Best Overall

  • Bristol

    Best Food

  • Bristol

    Best Service

  • Bristol

    Best Ambience

  • Bristol

    Good for business meals

  • Bristol

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Bristol

    Good for special occasions

  • Bristol

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Paco Tapas delivers an "exceptional in every way" dining experience with "amazing quality" tapas and a friendly, knowledgeable staff. Guests rave about the "wonderful produce" and "innovative food" cooked over coals, enhancing flavors. Though prices are high, many find it worth it for "special occasions" in a "lovely atmosphere."

2,054 Reviews

  1. Catherine

    Bristol

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, lovely restaurant, very expensive but it’s worth it!

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  2. Martin

    Bristol

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Paco is a high-end restaurant and deservedly so. Over quite a few years my freinds and ourselves have ejoyed some amazing service and outstanding culinary memories. Last Saturday and after spending a considerable amount, we thought the restaurant has lost its shine! Our waitress was lovely, but unfortunately the kitchen and some of her colleagues just didnt quite hit the mark like before. Let's hope this is just a one-off and not the sign of a decline!?!

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  3. Nick

    Bristol

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    If you like tapas then this is a fantastic place to visit. The staff are knowledgable and very helpful, the food is lovely as are the drinks.

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  4. Richard

    Dorset

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Returned for our second visit and had the chefs menu. Food, service and ambience were excellent

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  5. Graham

    London

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved it. Great food and service. Lovely atmosphere. Thoroughly recommend.

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  6. Ross

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing quality food. An incredible range to select from - we could easily have had anything from the menu!

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  7. Martin

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fabulous place. The food was wonderful and the service even better. I don't know the name of our waitress but she was outstanding. The style and design of the place is exceptional and I loved the location next to the the water. I honestly don't think there is is anything that could be improved. My favourite bit was the smell of the cooking. Wow!

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  8. Christopher

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience and food was fantastic Great service staff very friendly and efficient.

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  9. Juan-Luis

    Bristol

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Totally overprice, food is alright but extremely expensive. We were there 2 hours for 3 dishes and a dessert and the restaurant was not busy, only another table. I won’t repeat.

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  10. Jon

    Bristol

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing, innovative food and great personal friendly service.

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FAQs

Paco Tapas is rated 4.7 stars by 2054 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Paco Tapas

Paco Tapas, 3a The General Lower Guinea Street, Bristol, BS1 6FU

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
  • Area
    Bristol
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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