Itchy Bristol Eat Reviews and recommendations

Mission Burrito

Mission Burrito is like Subway's classier Mexican cousin: their food's ideal for eating on the go and it's all rapidly assembled in front of you, to your specifications. The crucial difference is Mission Burrito's food is far far tastier (if a little more expensive). Their foil-wrapped burritos are spicy, delicious and deceptively filling, with tacos being a lighter choice, though one that's fairly difficult to eat gracefully. And while the food is great to take away, the restaurant itself is a perfect place to chow down, as it's bright, airy and plays a quirky-cool mix of Mexican music and British indie-rock.

Holly Close

Primrose Cafe

Sneakily tucked in down a cobbled street, The Primrose Cafe & Bistro serves environment-, health- and animal-friendly produce to those who stumble across it. The decor speaks for its style; it's organic, earthy and cosy - a bit like your old RE teacher with their cheekily-socked feet inside those conflict-free sandals. Local produce throughout the entire menu continues the homely vibe, with a free amuse-bouche to warm our cockles - in the shape of homemade tomato soup. Octopus to start was a rare treat, although perhaps not suitable for the cold wintery evening on which we dined. The complimentary and usually dull soda bread made up for it, which may just be saying something. And the main of goat's cheese and baby spinach soufflé, broad beans and rocket was perhaps a little too light and fluffy. Melt-in-the-mouth and no bite. In the hazy summer evenings, this place would be unmissable. But during the winter, we need something a little more comforting - to match the interior.

Justine Pemberton

Park Street Café

This little oasis of calm re-opened in December 2010 after a complete refurbishment. Just off College Green and seconds from Park Street's shops, this place welcomes a mix of businessmen, who can benefit from the large tables and free wi-fi, and those in need of refuelling before the steep climb up Park Street. The café offers continental and traditional breakfast items, and a (slightly strange) sandwich menu for lunch: mixing hangover (bacon baguette with a side of cheesy fries) and deli-style food (salmon, cream cheese and cucumber baguette). For the sweet tooth, there's a small selection of cakes. Prices are halfway between restaurant and take-away, so not top choice for a quick cheap lunch. But the tea and coffee are lovely. And they have newspapers, if you hate talking while you slurp your latte. Don't forget to check out the tractor wheel –sized lamps when you're there!

Aurelie Broeckerhoff

Sourdough Cafe
This morning Itchy interrupted our slumber, dragged our carcass out of bed, and set out to forage for hangover-relieving alchemy/coffee in St Nicks market - and what a delight we found in The Sourdough Cafe.
It's as pretty as a dollhouse (and nearly as teeny tiny) and supplies the masses with high quality Saturday staples such as the bacon roll: Ciabatta bread, thick cut bacon, for £2.20. Gurt bargan.
They also make a range of ciabatta toasties that will get any cheese fans salivating, plus fresh breads and cakes that make us feel a little bit over-excited.
It's a friendly place with lots of cute little knick-knacks about and is so rustic that the electricity cuts out when they put the toaster on. If Itchy owned a cafe, we'd want it to be like this.
Amelia Strawson