Chef Marmo names his favorite restaurants in Bristol

Located in the bustling center of Bristol, Marmo has made a huge impression since opening in 2019. Replacing the former Bar Buvette, the Bib Gourmand restaurant has stood out for its character, rustic look and excellent meat and fish dishes in an ever-changing atmosphere . the menu.

Chef Cosmo Sterck, who co-owns the Baldwin Street restaurant with wife Lily (who works front of house), spoke about his favorite places to eat and drink in Bristol. These top tips and recommendations are part of a Bristol Live series highlighting some of the best chefs and restaurants in the city, according to the chefs themselves.

Cosmo spent time working at some of London’s best restaurants, including St John and Brawn and Rubedo in Stoke Newington, while Lily was a solicitor who followed Cosmo into the hospitality industry. When not working at Marmo, where do they like to go in Bristol?

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Hi Cosmo, what’s your absolute go-to place for food in bristol?

Bokman never disappoints! Always delicious with interesting new dishes on the menu every time we go. A concise wine list with some very reasonable gems from Bristol wine importer Vine Trail.

Where is your ultimate Sunday lunch destination?

Mayflower is a Bristol institution and on Sundays they serve tasty dim sum which is often what I crave after a week in the kitchen.

Where would you say offers the best value for money?

Authentic Hot Pot Noodles & Hand-Pulled Noodles has become a lunch favorite. The chef-owner with unique crew makes the noodles himself, often to order, often with a Tiger beer in hand! I am a big fan of Biang Biang noodles.

Where is your place for a holiday meal?

Can I choose two? I’m a big fan of Charlie Hearn’s cooking – he’s resident chef at the Cave on Gloucester Road, which is my favorite place for dinner and a bottle of something special; We also had our latest team party here. And I also recently had a celebratory lunch at Spiny Lobster – clean grilled seafood and reasonable corks make a winning combination.

How about your favorite takeaway destination?

Dev’s Kerala serves authentic South Indian food – you can’t go wrong with the special kothu roti and one of the masala dosas.

Is there a bakery that is your favorite?

Field Bakery at Gothelney Farm, which is just outside Bristol in the Quantock Hills. We are lucky that Rosy bakes the bread for Marmo, using traditional grains that are grown and milled at the bakery. She opens the bakery every Saturday for outstanding breads and pastries, sometimes including some pretty mega sausage rolls using the farm’s pork.

What is your favorite coffee shop?

MØD Coffee on Gloucester Road, which opened quite recently, is fantastic. They also make amazing cookies – sea salt heavy in a good way!.

Where would you recommend as the best place to eat quickly?

The MOMO bar in St. Nick’s Market for some hearty Tibetan dumplings.

And finally, is there a bucket list of places you can’t wait to try next?

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