
Aqua Portishead
Quick info
About Aqua Portishead
Aqua Portishead is a waterside Italian restaurant in the Portishead marina, on Martingale Way. The menu mixes classic and contemporary Italian dishes, with pizzas and sea bass among the mains and pork belly bites as a smaller plate. The kitchen also runs a special of the day and daily offers, and wine is served alongside a range of other drinks. Tables and chairs come in mixed sizes to suit different party sizes, so larger groups can sit together. Dogs are welcome, which means owners can bring them along.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention birthday cake celebrations, pork belly bites, daily offers and tuna steak.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention birthday cake celebrations, pork belly bites, daily offers and tuna steak.
Customer Review Summary
Group celebrations are the center of the praise. Several reviewers describe birthday parties where staff accommodated a homemade cake, brought out a cake with a sung Happy Birthday, and added thoughtful touches. Close behind is the food, with diners naming the pork belly bites and burger, the tuna steak and sea bass, and a chef's special of the day. One group also calls the daily offers great value. Reviewers describe friendly, welcoming service, colouring pages for a child, prompt drinks, and a choice of indoor, covered and outdoor seating. Others were less satisfied. One reviewer found both pizzas bland and the loud dance music so overwhelming that people shouted over the echo in a crowded dining area. Another reports a dirty table, a salty, buttery broccoli soup, chicken that tasted reheated, a burnt pizza and a high service charge. Still, one birthday party praised the chefs for cooking breakfasts again for guests who arrived late.
Customer Review Summary
Group celebrations are the center of the praise. Several reviewers describe birthday parties where staff accommodated a homemade cake, brought out a cake with a sung Happy Birthday, and added thoughtful touches. Close behind is the food, with diners naming the pork belly bites and burger, the tuna steak and sea bass, and a chef's special of the day. One group also calls the daily offers great value. Reviewers describe friendly, welcoming service, colouring pages for a child, prompt drinks, and a choice of indoor, covered and outdoor seating. Others were less satisfied. One reviewer found both pizzas bland and the loud dance music so overwhelming that people shouted over the echo in a crowded dining area. Another reports a dirty table, a salty, buttery broccoli soup, chicken that tasted reheated, a burnt pizza and a high service charge. Still, one birthday party praised the chefs for cooking breakfasts again for guests who arrived late.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Lovely, welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant is immaculate and cared for, and there are lots of seating options (indoor, outdoor, outdoor but under cover). There is good variety on the menu, and the food is tasty and well presented. The staff are friendly, professional and caring and add thoughtful touches to celebratory meals. Would highly recommend.”
- Google user
“I spent my birthday here but it wasn't as I expected. The place is nice within marina, the inside was aesthetic however, the table where we sat was dirty, seems it wasn't wiped. The food was okay but needs improvement. The brocolli soup was very salty and full of butter and the chicken on the main dish wasn't fresh, tasted like it was reheated and pizza was burnt. The service charge was a bit high I reckon. The staff were welcoming and approachable. Overall, it was ok-ish.”
- Google user
“Big group of 10 The food was incredible comments round the table were best burger they've had and hands down best pork belly bites! The service was faultless! Such a lovely team who really made the experience that extra bit special! And the daily offers they do are such amazing value for money! Will 100% be returning :)”
- Google user
“Very enjoyable meal. We did not feel rushed. Pleasant view and very comfy with an assortment of chairs and tables to sit at depending on the size of your party. Wonderful attentive waitresses and waiters. Gorgeous food.”
- Google user
“Booked a table for 13 of us, for my Dad & his twin sister’s 70th Birthday! It was an excellent service from start to finish. JoJo was amazing! So helpful, so friendly & bubbly. She was great! & wow, she can sing!! (She brought out their Birthday cake & was singing Happy Birthday to them!) Also a special mention for Shem. He was very efficient, attentive & extremely smart! Also a big thank you to the chefs for all of our delicious breakfasts & for cooking again for a few of our party members who were running late.THANK YOU so much for making the twins Birthday morning special with you. We will definitely be back again! X”
Highlights
“Classic and contemporary Italian dishes in a light and airy waterside setting with outdoor seats.”
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed outside
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- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Vegetarian options
- Bar onsite
- Casual
- Service options· 1
- Onsite services
- Offerings· 10
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Wine
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Dining options· 8
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 2
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Highlights· 4
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 3
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Planning· 3
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Italian Restaurants near Aqua Portishead
- Prego4.65056.4 mi away£20–30
bruschetta, calamari fritti, set menu deal
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Portishead | 4.3993 | — | £20–50 | birthday cake celebrations, pork belly bites, daily offers |
| Prego | 4.6505 | 6.4 mi away | £20–30 | bruschetta, calamari fritti, set menu deal |
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