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Where to eat in November

Gather your Fawkes, Guys.

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Meg Houghton-Gilmour
Nov 05, 2025
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A one-off: Rita Paraíso at Marmo

Chef Rita Paraíso is the first to take up residence in Marmo’s downstairs wine bar. Rita, who has worked in several top London restaurants, is drawing on her Portuguese heritage for a menu of small plates which are being paired with pours from Marmo’s stellar wine collection. Rita has recently settled in Bristol (welcome, Rita!) but this residency is a fleeting one so make sure you visit before 20 December. Early intel suggests excellent things.

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A post shared by essexeating on Instagram: "Really enjoyable dinner on Saturday night at @ritaparadis residency in the downstairs bar @marmo.restaurant.

Rita has recently moved to Bristol (good choice) and has a muchos impressive C.V. including Jolene, The Palmerston, Koya and Primeur but here she’s cooking food inspired by her Portuguese heritage.

I ordered…all of it actually, but here’s my favourites-

Clams, chouriço, fried potatoes, white wine + paprika

Roast pumpkin, Seville orange escabeche + toasted almond

Green bean tempura + bulhão pato sauce

Pasteis de bacalhau

Raw salt cod + sourdough

Bueno!

If you fancy a bit of this, her residency is every weekend - Friday & Saturday 5:30-9pm until December 20th. Walk-ins only"

££ | Walk-ins only | Friday & Saturday evenings until 20 December | marmo.restaurant/downstairs

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