Housed in a spectacular former church house, the Aqua Restaurant and Bar is considered one of Bath’s finest Arts and Crafts buildings. The main dining area, gallery and alfresco courtyard provide a theatrical backdrop for the modern European cuisine. Chef Carlo Abbasciano, originally from Puglia, cites a range of Mediterranean influences on his mostly Southern Italian cuisine. In–the-know foodies have long been flocking to Aqua restaurant and bar to enjoy locally sourced produce, Italian coffee, continental beers, Prosecco and Bellini cocktails. Come for a quick, energy-boosting espresso rapido, or settle in for a three-course meal. Traditional snacks such as Parma ham and provolone cheese with artichoke and sunblushed tomatoes are a delicious accompaniment to a full-bodied Italian red.