Pepe's Piri Piri - Cheltenham Road

Bristol locals have long flocked to Cheltenham Road for Pepe's Piri Piri, where the flames of peri-peri cooking have been drawing crowds since the restaurant earned its spot among the city's grilled-chicken faithful. With a clean Food Hygiene Rating and a reputation built on consistently bold, charcoal-kissed flavours, this spot has become a firm favourite for those who crave that addictive spicy kick. The team here knows their way around a piri-piri marinade, and the open kitchen lets you watch as birds are charred to smoky perfection.

The menu is built around flame-grilled chicken, marinated for hours in a house blend of African bird's-eye chillies, garlic, and citrus before hitting the grill. Their signature quarter-chicken with skin so crisp it shatters is a must-try, while the loaded fries—topped with pulled chicken, melted cheese, and a drizzle of extra-hot sauce—make for a dangerously good side. For heat-seekers, the 'Extra Hot' marinade delivers a serious tingle without overwhelming the chicken's smoky depth. Pepe's also does a cracking halloumi burger for non-meat eaters, and their peri-peri wings are dangerously moreish. Order via EatEasy for speedy delivery across central Bristol and beyond.