Carpe Diem, Millennium Parade, Explorer Lane, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5TY. Tel: 0117 3169173 / 0117 3169174

Carpe diem

It seems like Harbourside is becoming Bristol's capital of ethical eating. Under the tutelage of Barney Haughton, the Bordeaux Quay organic eaterie opened on the waterfront last year. Now on the other side of Millennium Square, it's been joined by Carpe Diem, a huge space offering every dining option from breakfast pit stops to full blown à la carte, plus a range of innovations from recycled rainwater to ethically-sourced furniture.

On the new summer menu, no-nonsense regional European styles are to the fore with the rustic delights of roasted black cod with a white bean cassoulet and the substantial pork loin with sauerkraut, black pudding, crispy potatoes and glazed apples.

Chef's specials include an outstanding combination of monkfish chunks and scallops on rosemary skewers served with a citrus risotto.

John Mitchell The Guardian July 14, 2007

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