OTHER is a casual neighbourhood restaurant in Bedminster, owned and run by local couple, Zak and Emma. With a bright and fun interior, we wanted to make Other warm and inviting, like an extension of our home.

Zak and Emma have been together for 13 years; it’s been their dream for the majority of this time to open their own restaurant. Zak’s background working in Michelin-starred restaurants has given him the best experience to develop his own style of food. Emma also has a background in hospitality, but most recently was a secondary school maths teacher. When you come to OTHER, you’ll see Emma front of house, and get sneak peaks of Zak working away in the kitchen.

We used to seek out tasting menu experiences, but in the last few years realised that the meals we loved and remembered the most, were the ones in more casual settings. Whether we had unexpectedly delicious or surprising street food, got to share a meal with friends or family, or even made connections with new people! It’s all about bringing people together through food and having a new, memorable experience.

We want OTHER to be that place for others, where you come to our place, sit at the communal table, chat to people, we feed you and you leave having had a lovely evening full of smiles and tasty food and drink.

The food is sourced from local suppliers and is made by our small two-person chef team. The food we serve is not one particular style or cuisine – it would be filed under “other”, hence our name. It’s the food that Zak has always wanted to serve; casual, but delicious, and open to change. Every part of the menu has been thoroughly thought out, one guest said to us “no dish is an afterthought” and we absolutely agree.

Zak’s food previously earned him a Michelin star. At OTHER, we serve his food, but more accessible in terms of atmosphere and price.

We’ve had people come and spend £30 a head, up to £70 a head. You can share some snacks, a main and dessert with a drink, or order everything and share a bottle of wine! The beauty of the menu is that it’s designed for you to choose the meal that you want. Obviously though, we think you should try everything because it’s all too good to miss! Especially the doughnut/dessertcombo.

Images by Seb JJ Peters