Basil&Co Bristol

Basil & Co, 24 Redcliff St, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6JG, United Kingdom
$$$ cafe
(95 Reviews)
Price Range £1–10

Welcome to Basil&Co, a delightful café nestled in the heart of Redcliffe, Bristol. This eatery is more than just a place to grab a bite; it’s a treasure trove of flavors, offering an authentic taste of Italy through its signature focaccia sandwiches. The inviting atmosphere, paired with friendly service, creates a welcoming haven for locals and visitors alike.

At Basil&Co, guests are treated to freshly prepared dishes that promise to tantalize the taste buds. The focus here is on genuine, high-quality ingredients, expertly crafted into delicious offerings that capture the essence of traditional Italian cuisine. The most celebrated items on the menu include their famed focaccia sandwiches, where the focus on texture and taste is evident with every bite. Whether it’s the savory sausage and bacon focaccia or the hearty scrambled egg and mushroom variant, the flavors are rich and satisfying.

The café's charm is further enhanced by its meticulous attention to detail, as echoed in Angela’s review: “Everything prepared fresh, efficiently, and well-packaged. Excellent value.” Each meal is made with care, allowing you to enjoy not just the food but the wholesome experience it provides.

For lovers of flavorful meats, the Italian beef and smoked beef sandwiches have garnered rave reviews, making patrons feel like they've been transported to a street-side café in Italy. Dessi Veltcheva encapsulated this sentiment perfectly, describing her experience as “incredible,” with portions generous enough to satisfy even the heartiest of appetites.

For those who prefer plant-based options, Basil&Co has something special for you as well. The “VEGAN ONE” focaccia is a delicious medley of San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh tomatoes, and roasted vegetables topped with vegan cheese, all served alongside an oat milk cappuccino—a meal that perfectly balances taste and health without compromising on flavors. As noted by Cornish Darren Fewins: “It was delicious… a real gem of a place.”

Whether you’re here for a quick takeaway or a leisurely meal, the charming ambiance, enhanced by gentle, soothing music, sets the perfect backdrop for enjoying your culinary journey. The staff at Basil&Co are consistently praised for their warm hospitality, with many customers expressing appreciation for their accommodating nature, ensuring that every visit is as delightful as the last, just as Harry Furet noted.

Basil&Co isn't just a café; it’s an experience—a place where food is not merely sustenance but a celebration of flavors and community. Next time you find yourself in Bristol, stop by this hidden gem to savor a bit of Italy right on Redcliff Street. With each bite of their delicious focaccia, you'll understand why it has captured the hearts—and stomachs—of so many!

Service options
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in
Highlights
Great coffee
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
Coffee
Healthy options
Prepared foods
Quick bite
Vegetarian options
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Tuesday

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Wednesday

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Thursday

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Friday

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

95 Reviews
Angela

17 Sep 2025

This is a friendly and welcoming place to eat, or takeaway. Everything prepared fresh, efficiently and well packaged. Excellent value. Today we ate in, having a sausage and bacon focaccia and also a scrambled egg and mushroom focaccia. Absolutely delicious. The coffee is tasty too.

J Law

24 Aug 2025

Absolute hidden gem! My favourite sandwich shop in Bristol, so tasty and so authentic Italian! I feel like if I were from Italy that's what I would have been having since childhood, cooked with love by my grandma. The texture of the focaccia is just amazing.

Dessi Veltcheva

05 Aug 2025

Incredible food in heart of Bristol!! We went there today and had Italian beef and Smoked Beef and they were both just incredible :)! It felt like we were eating burger but with focaccia bun and made us feel like we are in another country! It was such a generous portion for the price and I loved that they put where they get there coffee beans from as well :)! Would love to come back again and try the other dishes as well!

Isaac Rodgers

04 Aug 2025

Absolutely delicious focaccia sandwich, the focaccia is made fresh every day & you can tell. Will definitely be coming back as often as I can!

Harry Furet

01 Aug 2025

Everything about Basil&Co is amazing the people are so lovely and helpful, we made a large order with them and they were so accommodating, really helpful with suggestions and different option as well as catering for adjustments needed. Cannot speak strongly enough about them!

Paul D

16 Jul 2025

Fresh and delicious focaccia with ventricina and mozzarella - clearly using high quality ingredients.

Alun Vince

16 Jul 2025

First time I've had Basil and Co and I've absoloutely loved it, we had a group order for our office and everyone was left very satisfied. The focaccia was perfect would try again!

Cornish Darren Fewins

15 Jun 2025

I've just had the "VEGAN ONE" a Focaccia with San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Fesh Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Roasted Vegetables & Mixed Nuts plus Vegan Cheese with an Oat Milk Capachoochoo. All for a tenner. It was delicious. The music is gentle, not too loud folky jazz in the background. The female host was polite and quietly spoken. This is a real gem of a place.

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