Harden's says

A first solo venture from Freddy Bird (formerly of the Bristol Lido), "littlefrench" serves "classic, unpretentious and regional French food with a relaxed friendly vibe".

survey result

Summary

£65
  £££
3
Good
4
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2
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

It’s “hard to get a table in this tiny French bistro” in Westbury Park (one of the most commented-on destinations in Bristol this year), where locally born “chef Freddie Bird’s classics with a twist” make an “outstanding addition to the Bristol scene”, with “proper gutsy French cooking, and delicious to boot”. Top Menu Tip – “the pommes aligot alone is worth the trip, absolutely delicious and indulgent”.

Summary

£65
  £££
3
Good
4
Very Good
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This “great local bistro” from Bristolian chef Freddy Bird (ex-Bristol Lido) and his wife Nessy is “a dream to have on your doorstep” – although it’s “really popular now, so you need to book ahead”. It offers “fantastic French-inspired cooking, quite rich and in generous portions”“the côte de boeuf was mighty and certainly required a lie down afterwards!”.

Summary

£38
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4
Very Good
4
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3
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Amazing: brought back memories of touring France and eating in wonderful country auberges”; Freddy Bird (ex-of the Bristol Lido) has a hit on his hands with this “friendly, buzzy bistro”, delivering “faultless French cooking” that's “good value” too. “What a find!”

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Have you eaten at Little French?

2b North View, Westbury Park, Bristol, BS6 7QB

Restaurant details

No dress code

Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£12.50 £26.00 £7.50 £0.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £30.00
Filter Coffee £3.00
Extras  
Service 10.00%
2b North View, Westbury Park, Bristol, BS6 7QB
Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑2:45 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑2:45 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑2:45 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm
Thursday12 pm‑2:45 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm
Friday12 pm‑2:45 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm
Saturday12 pm‑2:45 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm
Sunday12 pm‑2 pm

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