Matina

569 reviews

The Glass Arcade, St Nicholas St, Bristol BS1 1JQ, United Kingdom

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About

Matina is a Middle Eastern restaurant located at The Glass Arcade, St Nicholas St, Bristol BS1 1JQ, United Kingdom. It has received 569 reviews with an average rating of 4.8 stars.

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Hours

Monday9:30AM-5PM
Tuesday9:30AM-5PM
Wednesday9:30AM-5PM
Thursday9:30AM-5PM
FridayClosed
Saturday9:30AM-5PM
Sunday9:30AM-5PM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Matina: The Glass Arcade, St Nicholas St, Bristol BS1 1JQ, United Kingdom

  • Matina has 4.8 stars from 569 reviews

  • Middle Eastern restaurant

  • "Just came here after a long walk around Bristol and it was just superb"

    "bought a mixed chicken and lamb wrap and a extra naan, shared between two and felt it was enough"

    "Had to pop in here today on my way home from town as I couldn’t resist the aroma, my 1st visit and it was delicious"

    "It’s quite a spectacle to see these guys work"

    "Always busy at lunch time, queue wasn't too bad when I came at 12:45"

Reviews

  • Sergio Portillo

Just came here after a long walk around Bristol and it was just superb. I knew it was a good choice from the moment I picked this place to go for lunch but it was way better than I expected. The ingredients and flavours were excellent and not even in London they are as authentic as Matina. Their staff was one of the most helpful and super nice people I have ever met in the hospitality industry, they also gave me a bag and a box to take the extra that we couldn't eat. Portions are excellent for the price and you won't be dissapointed at all with any of the items on their menu. I personally suggest the Mixed one as it gives you the best of both worlds (Chicken and Lamb) and the salad they use is fresh. Almost forgot to mention but I believe their sauces give their food an amazing unique touch as ai have not had the same sauce in other middle eatern restaurants/shops. It had the perfect mix betwen sweet and spicy.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Lamb Kofta, Mixed Chicken &Lamb, Chargrilled Chicken
Recommendation for vegetarians
Not sure
Vegetarian offerings
Vegetarian menu or section
Vegetarian options
There is definately an option for vegetarians but would not recommend this as it doesn't have a wife variety for vegetarians but you can definately give it a try if you aren't looking for a full vegetarian place
Dietary restrictions
The place can adapt to certain diets but not to all
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free street parking
Parking
Plenty of free street parking spots around the area and Matina is located in a big market area
Kid-friendliness
Friendly to kids but might be spicy for some really young kids
Wheelchair accessibility
Located at ground level making it accessible by any kind of person

  • 雀巢さん

bought a mixed chicken and lamb wrap and a extra naan, shared between two and felt it was enough. Naan has a REALLY good texture, chewy and soft, has everything i would ever want a naan to be fillings was great too, have a curry-ish flavour and a mix of different sauces. The dude that serves us was really positive, even helped us to cut it in half:) lovely food, would def come back for it
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Lamb Kofta

  • Sarah Broadberry

Had to pop in here today on my way home from town as I couldn’t resist the aroma, my 1st visit and it was delicious. Really friendly staff.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Marinated Lamb Wrap, Feta Salad, Grilled Vegetables, Chicken Lamb, Mixed Chicken &Lamb, Mix Chicken and Lamb, Marinated Lamb, Mix Chicken, Salads, Chicken Shish Kebab, Picked Red Cabbage, Falafel Wrap, Halloumi, Chargrilled Chicken

  • Hannah Murphy

It’s quite a spectacle to see these guys work. Big queue but I still only waited 10mins max. Freshly made naan in a clay oven and grilled meats and halloumi. Great choice of salads and sauces. If the weather is nice, take it to Castle Park and enjoy :)
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Grilled Vegetables, Picked Red Cabbage, Halloumi
Vegetarian options
Halloumi and grilled vegetables

  • Craig Muller

Always busy at lunch time, queue wasn't too bad when I came at 12:45. Small but well cooked menu with a quick turnaround for getting your food. If you're a fan of middle eastern cuisine, you'll find a bargain here. Roughly about £8.20 for a wrap which includes so much in the way of sauces and vegetables on top of your chicken or lamb.
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Lamb Kofta

  • AD Taylor

This is a must go to place if you enjoy Mediterranean foods. The naan bread is fresh ; staff is friendly. I purchased a combo lamb and chicken; I discovered the chicken as my favorite and wished there was more in it. I also had the feta salad. OMG it was delicious. This will be a must go to spot when ever I visit Bristol and it’s my son’s fav. Just a heads up- expect to wait in line which is a good thing.

  • Leighton Soleas

Probably the best Kebab takeaway in Bristol! Everything is cooked freshly in front of you and the chicken and lamb is marinated to perfection. The bread is also freshly prepared and cooked in front of you. I usually go for the box meal with rice, excellent! All the sauces are fresh and the chilli jam is the best one! Always a big que from 12 onwards, but well worth the wait.

  • Hungry Man

What can I say, this is one of the best, I'd not THE best take away food I have EVER had. I'm from the Netherlands and we don't have this kind of food over here. If you want to get something your mouth has never tasted, please, don't believe my words for it, go and try this one out! 10/10 will be coming back!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Malcolm Williams

Fabulous wraps, one lamb and one grilled chicken was today's order. Spicy, lots of grated veg and a spicy sauce. The wrap itself was soft and delicious, soaking up any excess juice. Make sure you're hungry before you order. Staff friendly and efficient, despite a never ending queue, testimony to its deserved popularity. More

  • Peakey The Bard

Beautiful food, definitely would recommend if your in Bristol and you want something on the go. I had the mixed wrap and it was incredible, the bread was amazing, as was the salad and meat. 10/10
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5

  • Modi Aldossary

Delicious wraps, try the mixed chicken and lamp. If you like sweet flavor, add sweet chili sauce ( not spicy) super yummy
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Lamb Kofta

  • Megan Boyd

Excellent wrap with lots of veggies I ordered halloumi with veggies plus chicken Wrap didn’t have chicken When I went back staff refunded money (for chicken portion)
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£1–10
Food: 4
Service: 3

  • Zarah Pearce

This has become one of my favourite places for a quick but also absolutely delicious lunch or dinner, my personal favourite is the chicken and lamb kebab. Everything is so tasty and cooked beautifully, the salads and the sauces included in that! Highly recommended. More

  • Jieran Meng

Absolutely amazing….no idea what the sauces were but I loved them
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Mix Chicken and Lamb, Chargrilled Chicken

  • Rachel Grizotti

Fresh ingredients, friendly customer service and colorful salads. This spot is great ! Make sure to bring cash (no cards accepted). High quality food at an affordable price.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£1–10

  • Jonny Lindos

Amazing middle- Eastern wraps and salad boxes! Huge portions, lovely fresh ingredients and friendly service! For more recommendations check out @Bristolfooddude in insta!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£1–10

  • Tom Pearse

Unreal kebab. Seriously good lamb Kofte. They’ve only got a few items on the menu so you know they do them well. I highly recommend this place
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Thomas Norris

Walked past this place a few times and always been a massive queue, not really my kind of food so wondered what the fuss was about. Ended up going on a quiet day and wow. Never had a wrap like it. I get why there is always a queue of 20 people

  • Jonathan Murphy

Used to go to this place when I was in school, returned years later to find out it's as good as ever! Amazing chargrilled lamb and chicken in the mixed wrap, fresh from the coals. Great variety of salad and homemade sauces to put on top.

  • Martin Reay

Two days in Bristol and me and the boys were so stoked we found this place. So tasty, really friendly service and full of flavour. Love this place.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • yingxin ye

only supply food after 11a.m. wrap is very delicious, I ordered the mix and thought lamb is better than chicken. pickled chilli is the key part of salads,it improves the flavor and not hot at all.

  • Chrysanthos George Makariou (Chris)

Extremely tasty food. Couldn’t be more fresh (literally comes out of the grill and straight into your box/wrap). Staff were extremely kind. Prices are more than reasonable.

  • Joseph Timms

The naan bread tastes incredibly fresh and there’s so much flavour that goes into these compared to your typical kebab. Very good indeed!
Food: 5
Service: 4

  • Tsz Yu Chan

The Bristolians were not wrong about this place. Swift service within a minute from payment, capsaicin-free option available, and they’d even accept payment by card.

  • N C

Delicious. Had a mixed chicken and lamb wrap, little spicy, plenty of vegetable
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£1–10

  • Mehwish K

Grabbed a quick bite to eat from Matina before cycling back home. Chargrilled chicken naan wrap was delicious, the chicken was super juicy and flavoursome.

  • aso sherabayani

Absolutely delicious kebab in the entire UK honestly. They have many options, meat, vegetarian and vegan. Just divine flavour.

  • Μaria S.

Great food and quick too, but there can be a queue at peak times. Amazing chicken naan wrap. The chicken was super juicy!

  • Alice Woolf

The food is amazing!! We shared a mixed grill of lamb and chicken! Just fabulous.
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  • Alexander McMurray

Quick service, fresh tasty food in quick time. What more could you ask for?
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