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Pomodoro
Diners’ top pick
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Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.8
(506)
BYOB Policy
At Pomodoro Italian Kitchen, we proudly allow you to bring your own beer or wine. Please be aware of the following fees: a corking fee of $7 for each bottle of wine and a fee of $1 for each beer you bring in.
Reservation Seating Options
When making reservations, please consider the following seating options we offer:
Indoor Seating: Enjoy our cozy booths located in the main dining area.
Covered Patio: Relax in our three-season room equipped with warm heating for colder months.
Bar Seating: Opt for our bar stools for a casual dining experience while enjoying your meal.
Outdoor Seating: Available depending on weather conditions, with heaters provided during colder months to keep you comfortable.
About Us
Pomodoro Italian Kitchen is a beloved family-run restaurant that has proudly served our community for three generations. We specialize in offering award-winning Italian comfort food that delights the taste buds and creates memorable dining experiences.
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S S Dion
Price: Expensive
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Contemporary Italian
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4.7
(268)
S.S. Dion Kitchen + Bar is a contemporary eatery with an emphasis on locallt sourced ingredients and hand made pastas. Chef/Owner and Mother/Son team Susan and Nicolas Dion welcome you to experience a modern approach to dishes rooted in traditon. 
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Le Central
Price: Expensive
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Contemporary French
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4.8
(507)
Le Central is a French bistro, focusing on modern interpretations of classic dishes featuring local products from Sakonnet Lobsters, Four Town Farm (Seekonk, MA), Walker's Farm (Barrington, RI), Scott the Bassman, and Little Rhody Eggs (Foster, RI). Low lighting, checkerboard floor tiling, glass tabletops, and French nu-Jazz provide an intimate yet warm and familiar atmosphere. Chef-owner Jesse James spent his early career in Boston, working with chefs Moncef Meddeb at L'Espalier and Jasper White at Jasper's, with further experience at other landmark restaurants in New York, France, and Italy. Le Central is the third restaurant he has designed, built, and operated, after Aperto (Est 1992) and Boca Rotis (Est 1997), both in San Francisco. The large painting by Inez Storer on the south wall of the restaurant (which also serves as our logo) is of Jesse's son, Sam (the current General Manager & Beverage Director), and his childhood dog, Skye. Inez wouldn't say who the guy in the chair is.
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Pisco & Tequila Peruvian and Mexican restaurant
Top-rated food
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Price: Moderate
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Peruvian
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4.7
(73)
New flavor to Bristol Rhode Island. Pisco & Tequila is a family friendly restaurant, offering a delightful fusion of Peruvian and Mexican cuisines. The restaurant features a selection of pisco and tequilas, providing patrons with a diverse range of options for enjoying traditional spirits.
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Quitos Restaurant
Price: Expensive
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Seafood
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4.7
(1,642)
Quitos Restaurant is a casual family venue located on Bristol harbor. We accept walk-ins as well as reservations. We will send a text to the phone number that was used to make your reservation once your table is ready for you. We only hold tables for reservation/and waitlist parties for 15 mins after the time you have booked or messaged your table is ready. We may not be able to seat you should you arrive late so please arrive on time. We do not require our guests or staff to wear masks if they are fully vaccinated. Please call (401) 253-9042 with any questions or inquiries.
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Roberto's Restaurant
Price: Expensive
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Italian
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4.7
(247)
Roberto’s Italian Restaurant is a quaint restaurant in downtown Bristol that has a lot of heart and soul. Celebrating 20 years of serving fine Italian and Mediterranean cuisine in a casual setting, Roberto’s is a hometown favorite.
We promise an intimate and relaxed dining experience that offers something different to local and foreign patrons and ensures you enjoy a memorable food experience every time.
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Brick Pizza Co.
Top-rated hospitality
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Price: Expensive
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American
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4.6
(1,014)
Brick Pizza Co. is a new American restaurant that specializes in brick oven pizza and house made pasta.
www.brickpizzaco.com
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The Beach House
Price: Expensive
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Contemporary American
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4.7
(1,940)
Welcome to The Beach House, a casual family friendly restaurant, serving contemporary American cuisine as well as typical New England favorites. Perfectly located along the East Bay bike path overlooking Bristol harbor.
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Portside Tavern
Price: Moderate
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Gastro Pub
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4.5
(170)
Across the street from Independence Park in downtown Bristol, Portside Tavern offers amazing food, great live music 4 nights a week, 28 beers on tap, and an environment perfect for locals, families, and visitors.
Our kitchen staff is proud to offer a menu with house made new favorites like our BBQ Wonton Nachos, and old classics like our Fish and Chips and Prime Flat Iron Steak Frites. When in doubt, our Portside Burger is perfect.
Our staff is the best in town! Friendly, knowledgeable, and is excited to give each customer the very best dining experience!
We are open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week with a lively bar crowd till 1am, and don't miss our brunch (with bottomless mimosas and sangrias) on Saturday and Sunday mornings!
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Baba Sushi - Bristol RI
Great vibe
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Price: Expensive
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Sushi
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4.5
(47)
Ocean-side, award-winning Asian fusion restaurant looking forward to providing you with an exquisite dining experience.
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Thames Waterside Bar & Grill
Price: Moderate
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American
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4.4
(1,001)
Thames Waterside Bar & Grill specializes in seafood dishes. Along with lobster rolls, crab cakes and grilled salmon, you can also choose from an array of American classics such as burgers, pizza and nachos. Its full-service bar provides beer, wine and cocktail options that include sangrias, margaritas and a signature rum punch. Offering a relaxing ambience, Thames Waterside Bar & Grill provides picturesque views of Narragansett Bay and Bristol Harbor. Dine indoors or outdoors on its spacious deck or rooftop. At times, live music and entertainment are also featured in the bar area. Thames Waterside Bar & Grill is open for lunch, dinner and latenight meals.
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Leo's Ristorante
Great budget-friendly spot
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Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.2
(464)
Leo’s was first opened in 1948 by Italian immigrants Pantaleone (Leo) Mancieri and his wife Virginia (Nonni). Established mainly as a pizzeria in the State Street section of Bristol, the restaurant quickly gained a local following and served as a popular lunch destination for workers and families alike. Leo and Virginia, along with sons Mario and Reno, worked tirelessly to produce great fresh Italian favorites and create a friendly environment for their customers.
The original Leo’s remained open until 1976 when the family decided to close after Leo passes away, and in the year 2000 Leo’s grandson, Paul Mancieri, relocated to 365 Hope Street in the heart of historic downtown Bristol. Paul and his wife Adriana pride themselves on bringing back the spirit and the recipes of the pizzeria ran by Leo and Nonni. Welcome to Leo’s Ristorante! Enjoy our family recipes, preserved for three generations and plated with care and love by Paul, Adriana and their staff.

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  • FlorianoVIP
    Greater Boston •24 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Food was good. Service was a bit slow , waitress were courteous , unfortunately the restaurant was too cold, everyone was eating with their winter jackets on. Not sure if that had issues with heating system. Hopefully they will fix it.
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    Pisco & Tequila Peruvian and Mexican restaurantPrice: Moderate• Peruvian• Bristol
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    4.7
  • DanVIP
    Greater Boston •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    A lovely gem of a bistro, quiet for a near weekend evening. We both had a French onion soup that had rich flavor, great umami and was perfect for a cold night. My lamb chops were tender with a nice char to offset the sweetness of the meat, the cassoulet that accompanied was the right accompaniment instead of a starch, and my wife enjoyed her duck confit. A nice Chablis and two very good desserts finished the experience. Our server was attentive and not at all stuffy and we felt welcomed. Will go back a lot.
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    Le CentralPrice: Expensive• Contemporary French• Bristol
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    4.8
  • HelenVIP
    Greater Boston •46 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 14, 2024
    Second time there. Drove over an hour and it’s worth it. Cozy vibe, good food, old school ambiance, excellent service.
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    Leo's RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Bristol
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    4.2
  • Larry
    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 26, 2024
    Quitos never disappoints. The staff is always so nice and helpful. Food is outstanding. Views can’t be beat!!!
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    Quitos RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Bristol
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    4.7
  • Sandra
    Greater Boston •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Sep 8, 2024
    It was an absolutely gorgeous day to be near the water, the food was amazing, wine was delicious, and service was impeccable. Thank you again for having us, it was a wonderful way to celebrate my birthday!
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    Thames Waterside Bar & GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Bristol
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    4.4

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Discover Bristol, Rhode Island

Throughout Bristol, you'll find food that features fresh produce raised and harvested by local farmers. The atmosphere in this neighborhood highlights the farm-to-table American cuisine that's served in vibrant waterfront areas. When you're craving grilled dishes and rotisserie items, you can enjoy German cuisine in town. Lobster specialists are also found on Bristol's waterfront, you can enjoy these lobster dishes in an outdoor environment near Narragansett Bay. If you’re looking for Italian, there are some great options in the heart of downtown that offer pizza with a variety of interesting toppings, sandwiches, wings, salads and other specialty dinners.

Frequently asked questions

The best reviewed restaurant in Bristol is Pomodoro

The best vegetarian restaurants in Bristol are Pomodoro, Roberto's Restaurant and Brick Pizza Co.

The restaurants with the best service in Bristol are Roberto's Restaurant, S S Dion and Pomodoro

The restaurants with the best ambiance in Bristol are Brick Pizza Co., Thames Waterside Bar & Grill and The Beach House

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