Marmo is a neighbourhood restaurant and wine bar in the centre of Bristol serving a hyper-seasonal small plates menu and an all-natural wine list. Nestled in Bristol’s old town and situated just around the corner from St Nick’s Market, this trendy spot offers Italian-inspired food for a reasonable price. Plus, the restaurant's dedication to ethical sourcing ensures the food and drink here tastes even sweeter.
There are various dining options available including individual tables, communal tables or stools along the window bar, while during the summer months the outdoor terrace offers a relaxed place to eat and drink around communal tables.
For lunch, there is a selection of nibbles to choose from followed by either two or three courses for a fixed price, while an a la carte menu is available for dinner. Kick off with anchovies, almonds, olives and gnocco fritto with salame rosa (fried dough balls with ham). The menu changes often so don’t expect to eat the same thing twice (unless you visit every week), but examples of starters might include roasted artichoke with hazelnut, or green asparagus with smoked cod’s roe and fried nettles. Main dishes feature cacio e pepe ravioli with wild asparagus and mint, and flat iron steak with fried polenta, taleggio and radishes. Desserts are simple but inviting: think chocolate mousse or strawberries with crema diplomatica and mosto cotto.
A moment for the wine list which has been given just as much attention as the food. Marmo only works with producers who farm their vineyards organically or biodynamically with minimal intervention techniques. The menu offers a broad range of European varieties available by the glass, carafe or bottle including lots of unusual types. The menu is divided into ‘white and skin contact’ (orange wines), ‘red and pink’ and sparkling wines, but as they are all sourced from small-scale farmers, the menu does change often.