La Brousse Bistro

La Brousse Bistro Bistro La Brousse
Cuisine française authentique | Parisian charm in every bite
Lunch • Dinner • Wine

.“𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐒 𝐀 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 – 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐓 𝐋𝐀 𝐁𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐒𝐄, 𝐖𝐄 𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐕𝐎𝐔𝐑, 𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍.”Here, cooking is n...
15/08/2025

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“𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐒 𝐀 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 – 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐓 𝐋𝐀 𝐁𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐒𝐄, 𝐖𝐄 𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐕𝐎𝐔𝐑, 𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍.”
Here, cooking is never rushed. From the slow pour of our silken asparagus velouté to the careful placement of each spear, every movement in the kitchen is intentional. The toasted grains are scattered for texture, the wild garlic flowers placed for both beauty and aroma – each detail speaking of the care we take in every service.
At La Brousse, we do not simply prepare dishes; we compose experiences. Every plate is a chapter in our story, created to be savoured, remembered, and shared.
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.“𝐋𝐔𝐗𝐔𝐑𝐘 𝐈𝐒𝐍’𝐓 𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐃 — 𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐕𝐎𝐔𝐑.”(le luxe n’est pas bruyant — il se chuchote en saveurs.)A dish where th...
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“𝐋𝐔𝐗𝐔𝐑𝐘 𝐈𝐒𝐍’𝐓 𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐃 — 𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐕𝐎𝐔𝐑.”
(le luxe n’est pas bruyant — il se chuchote en saveurs.)
A dish where the sea’s elegance is reimagined. Hand-cut prawn tartar, its sweetness balanced with the briny pearls of trout caviar, each one bursting like a tide upon the palate. Surrounding it, a silken shellfish bisque — a centuries-old French creation, first perfected in the 17th century to extract every ounce of flavour from the catch.
The bisque’s intense saffron hue isn’t just visual theatre; it’s the result of patient reduction, where the shells, herbs, and aromatics surrender their essence into a luxurious, velvety sauce. Paired with crisp ribbons of cucumber for freshness, it’s a composition as beautiful as it is profound in taste.
📍 10 St Nicholas Street, Bristol
Reserve at labrousse.co.uk
OPENING HOURS
MON Closed | TUES Closed | WED Closed
THURS 12:00 – 15:00 // 17:00 – 21:00
FRI 12:00 – 15:00 // 17:00 – 21:00
SAT 12:00 – 15:00 // 17:00 – 21:00
SUN 12:00 – 15:00 // 17:00 – 21:00

.“𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐀 𝐃𝐎𝐄𝐒𝐍’𝐓 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐑 — 𝐈𝐓 𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐑𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄.”(la mer ne murmure pas — elle rugit dans l’assiette.)A celebration of...
09/08/2025

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“𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐀 𝐃𝐎𝐄𝐒𝐍’𝐓 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐑 — 𝐈𝐓 𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐑𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄.”
(la mer ne murmure pas — elle rugit dans l’assiette.)
A celebration of coastal brilliance: perfectly pan-seared fish with crisp skin giving way to buttery flesh, nestled among plump mussels and blushed confit tomatoes. All enveloped in a rich, saffron-kissed shellfish bisque — a sauce steeped in centuries of Mediterranean tradition, first perfected in the bustling ports of Marseille as the fishermen’s bouillabaisse.
This is the ocean’s finest, brought to your table with French precision and a touch of La Brousse flair.
📍 10 St Nicholas Street, Bristol
Reserve at labrousse.co.uk
OPENING HOURS
MON Closed | TUES Closed | WED Closed
THURS 12:00 – 15:00 // 17:00 – 21:00
FRI 12:00 – 15:00 // 17:00 – 21:00
SAT 12:00 – 15:00 // 17:00 – 21:00
SUN Closed

.“𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐕𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐈𝐒𝐍’𝐓 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐓𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄 — 𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐘, 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐓.”(la saveur n’est pas seulement le goût — c’est la mémoire,...
07/08/2025

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“𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐕𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐈𝐒𝐍’𝐓 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐓𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄 — 𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐘, 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐓.”
(la saveur n’est pas seulement le goût — c’est la mémoire, le feu et l’instinct.)
A dish that defies borders and expectations:
Slow-cooked puy lentil ragu layered with depth and warmth, crowned with a crisp spiced vegetable bhaji for crunch and contrast. Finished with a silky coconut and smoked chilli sauce, a kiss of coriander, and a riot of colour.
Plant-based? Yes. Powerful? Undeniably.
This is La Brousse — where French technique meets global spirit.
📍 10 St Nicholas Street, Bristol
Book via labrousse.co.uk
OPENING HOURS
MON Closed | TUES Closed | WED Closed
THURS 12:00 – 15:00 // 17:00 – 21:00
FRI 12:00 – 15:00 // 17:00 – 21:00
SAT 12:00 – 15:00 // 17:00 – 21:00
SUNDAY 12:00 – 15:00 // 17:00 – 21:00

“𝐀 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐇 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐈𝐓𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐅 – 𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐈𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓.”(un plat qui parle de lui-même – le s...
07/08/2025

“𝐀 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐇 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐈𝐓𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐅 – 𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐈𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓.”
(un plat qui parle de lui-même – le silence à table est le bruit du contentement.)
Hearty white beans, slow-cooked with depth and finesse. Tender cuts of pork nestled amongst confit vegetables, rich jus, and a bright verdant herb oil — crowned with crisp shards of crackling for that perfect crunch.
A dish born of rustic tradition, elevated with elegant ex*****on.
Now served at La Brousse – where French comfort food meets Bristolian soul.
📍 10 St Nicholas Street, Bristol
📆 Bookings via labrousse.co.uk
OPENING HOURS
MON Closed | TUES Closed | WED Closed
THURS 12:00 – 15:00 // 17:00 – 21:00
FRI 12:00 – 15:00 // 17:00 – 21:00
SAT 12:00 – 15:00 // 17:00 – 21:00
SUNDAY 12:00 – 15:00 // 17:00 – 21:00

“𝐀 𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐎𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐊𝐈𝐓𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐍 𝐍𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐘𝐎𝐍𝐄.”(« un peu de chaos en cuisine, ça fait du bien. »)Our Peach, Mint & Al...
31/07/2025

“𝐀 𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐎𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐊𝐈𝐓𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐍 𝐍𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐘𝐎𝐍𝐄.”
(« un peu de chaos en cuisine, ça fait du bien. »)
Our Peach, Mint & Almond Mess is anything but a mistake. It’s a riot of flavour—creamy, cool, and unapologetically indulgent.
Tangy rhubarb sorbet cuts through soft almond chantilly, fresh peach compote, minted sponge, and a scatter of crushed crumble. A dish that defies rules and rewards curiosity.
A beautiful mess… and a damn good one.
Now served at La Brousse — where dessert doesn’t follow the script.
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OPENING HOURS
MON Closed | TUES Closed | WED Closed
THURS 12:00 – 15:00 // 17:00 – 21:00
FRI 12:00 – 15:00 // 17:00 – 21:00
SAT 12:00 – 15:00 // 17:00 – 21:00
SUNDAY 12:00 – 15:00 // 17:00 – 21:00

.“𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐒 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐕𝐎𝐔𝐑, 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐅𝐔𝐒𝐒.” – 𝐑𝐀𝐘𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐁𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐂A dish born of mountain smokehouses and countryside k...
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“𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐒 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐕𝐎𝐔𝐑, 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐅𝐔𝐒𝐒.” – 𝐑𝐀𝐘𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐁𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐂
A dish born of mountain smokehouses and countryside kitchens — elevated with a chef’s hand and a dash of irreverence.
Morteau sausage, smoked over pine for a depth that lingers, rests atop a cassoulet of pancetta, black and white beans — rich, rustic, and deeply rooted in tradition. Finished with a verdant salsa verde and crowned by a crisp puff of golden indulgence.
Simple? Never. Satisfying? Absolutely.
Now serving at La Brousse.

.“𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐒, 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓, 𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐈𝐓.” – 𝐉𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐃There’s steak — and then there’s this.A 350g ...
19/07/2025

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“𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐒, 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓, 𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐈𝐓.” – 𝐉𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐃
There’s steak — and then there’s this.
A 350g slab of dry-aged sirloin, flame-seared and blushing ruby within, sliced to precision and plated with slow-confit Roscoff onions, their sweetness coaxed out over time. The finishing touch? A silk-rich sauce of pink peppercorn and cornichon, balanced with acidity, warmth, and just the right amount of defiance.
This is bistro cookery at its most assured. Unrushed. Undiluted. Unapologetically French.
Available this weekend at La Brousse.

.“𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄 𝐈𝐒 𝐀 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄 𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐅 𝐓𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐃.”At La Brousse, we begin with the classics — but always with a flourish...
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“𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄 𝐈𝐒 𝐀 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄 𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐅 𝐓𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐃.”
At La Brousse, we begin with the classics — but always with a flourish.
Saucisson sec pistache is a dry-cured French sausage studded with pistachios. Traditionally made with seasoned pork, it’s slow-aged for depth, then sliced thin to showcase its marbled richness. The pistachios? A buttery counterpoint to the umami — sweet, nutty, and unmistakably elegant.
Best served with a crisp apéritif, a touch of sunlight, and someone worth sharing it with.

..“𝐑𝐢𝐞𝐧 𝐧𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐭 ê𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐬é 𝐚𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐝.” – 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐫“Nothing must be left to chance.”At La Brousse, every plate b...
18/07/2025

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“𝐑𝐢𝐞𝐧 𝐧𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐭 ê𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐬é 𝐚𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐝.” – 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐫
“Nothing must be left to chance.”
At La Brousse, every plate begins long before it meets the flame.
The early hours in the kitchen, the gentle rhythm of a knife through fresh fruit, the soft plating of quenelles, the delicate balance of sauce and silence — all part of the quiet devotion to craft.
We believe that excellence is not improvised — it’s prepared.
And that even the smallest detail, when done with care, carries the weight of meaning.
Join us, and experience what happens when preparation meets passion.

.“𝐀 𝐒𝐈𝐏 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐀, 𝐀 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓.”🦞 New to the La Brousse menu:Lobster & Lemongrass Velouté —A silky broth laye...
17/07/2025

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“𝐀 𝐒𝐈𝐏 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐀, 𝐀 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓.”
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New to the La Brousse menu:
Lobster & Lemongrass Velouté —
A silky broth layered with depth and delicacy, infused with aromatic lemongrass and crowned with crisp fennel & dill bhajis, crème fraîche, and chive oil.
A dish that begins like a soup, ends like a dream, and lingers like a story worth repeating.
📍 Available now at La Brousse
🦞 Bookings highly recommended

.“𝐂𝐄 𝐍’𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐏𝐀𝐒 𝐐𝐔’𝐔𝐍 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐒, 𝐂’𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐔𝐍 𝐌𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓.”(It’s not just a meal, it’s a moment.)Step behind the pass and witness the ...
17/07/2025

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“𝐂𝐄 𝐍’𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐏𝐀𝐒 𝐐𝐔’𝐔𝐍 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐒, 𝐂’𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐔𝐍 𝐌𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓.”
(It’s not just a meal, it’s a moment.)
Step behind the pass and witness the artistry unfolding each evening at La Brousse.
From glistening slices of duck breast, folded beside wine-braised chicory and a crisp potato mille-feuille, to beetroot rosettes and golden spheres of indulgence — each plate is a canvas of care, tradition, and flair.
Our chefs don’t just serve food.
They compose. They balance. They ignite appetite with precision and soul.
Whether it’s your first time or your fiftieth — we promise an experience worth savouring.
📍 Reserve your seat.
📞 Walk-ins welcome (when the fates allow).
🍷 Come hungry, leave enchanted
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10 St. Nicholas Street
Bristol
BS11UQ

Opening Hours

Thursday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 9pm
Friday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 9pm
Saturday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 9pm

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