In the mood for authentic Italian fare to celebrate? That's where Piccolino comes in. They're serving up everything from creamy burrata starters to hearty pizza and pasta dishes, and the bar slings out all kinds of fruity and refreshing cocktails.

In need of cheap birthday restaurants in Bristol? Veeno is a classy wine bar with mains that will cost you less than £15 a pop. Think pizzas topped with buffalo mozzarella, indulgent pasta dishes and a cracking selection of Italian desserts, or why not try their afternoon tea for £17.95 per person?

One of the best birthday restaurants in Bristol city centre, Riverstation looks out over the water as its name suggests. As well as the stunning views, you can enjoy sophisticated dishes like gnocchi with vine tomatoes, slow-roasted pork belly and confit duck leg in morello cherry jus.

This intimate, colourful venue is perfect for a birthday dinner in Bristol. The Square Club is located in a Berkeley Square townhouse with a pretty outdoor terrace, cooking up tasty small plates alongside bavette steak, seafood risotto and a dreamy white chocolate parfait for dessert.

If you and your friends love Japanese food, then Yakinori should definitely be on your list of potential birthday venues. Fill the table with sushi platters and a whole post of starters and small plates to share from chicken katsu sandos to gyozas and bao buns. The best part? You won't have to worry about the bill for your big table getting out of hand, and the menu is super affordable. There are also bubble teas and booze available. 

Flaunting a warehouse chic aesthetic and an open kitchen, The Bristol Stable will not disappoint for a birthday meal. Their signature hand-stretched pizzas are always a winner, alongside their sumptuous sharing pates. And if that wasn't enough, the bar also boasts over 80 different ciders.

Racks Bar & Kitchen is a cracking option for party restaurants in Bristol, thanks to its private hire options and menu of delicious dishes. You can expect juicy meat or plant-based burgers, as well as fish'n'chips, pizzas and three for £15 small plates.

Award-winning Japanese food sound like a bit of you this birthday? Tucked away on King's Road in Clifton, KIBOU is worth the trip out of the city centre. A decorative spot where walls are adorned in Japanese are and paraphernalia, you'll be treated to a true homage to the cuisine, with sushi and bao served alongside soft shell crab, signature cocktails and sake for those looking to truly experience a taste of Tokyo.

Coal Kitchen Cocktail Bar & Restaurant is an absolute gem found in Bristol's Cabot Circus. Kick off your birthday with a strawberry daquiri or a glass of premium wine, before tucking into the likes of truffle rigatoni, slow-cooked lamb shoulder or a hearty burger.

If you're on the hunt for family birthday restaurants in Bristol, Bambalan is a great shout thanks to its menu of mezze sharers. Munch on pesto and mozzarella salad, crispy fried squid and ham or mushroom croquetas with your loved ones, while sipping classic cocktails from the bar.

If you're after special occasion restaurants in Bristol then Rick's could be right up your street. This gorgeous bar screams old Hollywood, with 1940s-style furniture and views of the river. Alongside bespoke cocktails like the rum-based Nobody's Perfect, you can nibble on Korean fried chicken, baked camembert and more.