Best restaurants in Bath

For a cosy pub lunch, this is the perfect venue. You’ll find named suppliers on the menu, with plates of hearty ingredient focused fare like chargrilled pigeon or Cornish mackerel with salsa verde on offer.

On the hunt for great Italian food in Bath? Sotto Sotto is one of the more quirky entries in this list, being located beneath stone arches in a moody underground location. It's atmospheric as hell, and the food ticks boxes for authenticity and flavour, too.

There’s not much that can go wrong when your offering is expertly sourced bottles of wine accompanied by small sharing plates. Think crisp courgette fritti and aioli, steak tartare or an indulgent mixed charcuterie board.

The Pig hotels are quirky and creative, with the restaurants following suit. While this is a little way outside the city, it makes a lovely place to retreat to following a busy day of sight-seeing.

A trip to Bath isn't complete without a trip to its iconic Pump Rooms, a marvel of Georgian splendour located above the Roman Baths. Overlooked by crystal chandeliers, this grand dining room is open all day for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea, with food by award-winning caterers Searcys.

Henry’s serves plates of modern European fare in stripped back surrounds for a meal that is in equal parts laid back and luxurious. A dedicated vegetarian menu allows enjoyable dining for all in mixed groups.

Just a mile from the city centre, this restaurant is worth the walk (and dare we say working up an appetite is no bad thing). Plates are pretty as a picture, while interiors are classic.

This modern French and European restaurant is a neighbourhood gem well worth its salt, serving up warm and homely interiors, classic, well-executed dishes and a reasonably-priced wine list. What's not to love? The set lunch menu is a steal, as well.

With a chef patron who comes from a Michelin background, this elegant Bath restaurant offers diners smart, seasonal combinations. Make time for pre-dinner cocktails before tucking into dishes like crab with asparagus and lemon mayonnaise.

There are some situations where only a pizza will do, and the best place for that in Bath is at Dough. These handmade, artisan pizzas are topped with premium ingredients like Neapolitan yellow tomato sauce.

You can't beat a cosy independent cafe where the vibes are friendly and the food home-cooked. This firm favourite with locals serves up hearty breakfasts, origin coffee and mega toasted sandwiches. It's great for gluten-free and vegan eaters, too!

Restaurateur Mike Robinson - owner of the superb Harwood Arms in London - also runs this beautiful gastropub just across the river from the rugby ground. Naturally it's often packed with Bath Rugby shirts on matchdays, but there's nowhere better if you're looking for seasonal British cooking in Bath.

This is another slightly outside of Bath, but if you’re ready for a change of scene this opulent dining room makes a wonderful space to relax in, to enjoy all the trappings of fine-dining cookery.

As the name suggests, Upstairs at Landrace sits above Landrace bakery. Presenting a laid-back morning space for cakes and pastries, as well as a daily blackboard menu throughout the rest of the day. The dishes here are rustic and created around seasonal, British ingredients.

Proudly British and steeped in Nostalgia, The Scallop Shell in Bath serves up incredible seafood platters, fresh oysters and good old fish and chips – complete with homemade tartare sauce. This is perfect for family dining.

What started as a supper club in London has morphed into a permanent restaurant in Bath. Despite the change of location, the premise remains the same - quality ingredients served simply at a fair price point.

Taking up residence in a former Georgian greenhouse, Beckford Canteen embodies a clean and natural environment with plus green leather chairs and window countertops, perfect for people watching as you dine. Ideal for any occasion, whether you're there for a quick lunch catchup or a longer dinner.

Vibrant and fresh, the plates at Noya’s Kitchen are handmade to order. Here aromatic flavours are king, with pho, curries and small plates to choose from, while Friday nights bring a 5-course supper club menu.

Housed behind a classic Georgian facade, Coppa Club brings its all-day menus, beautiful interiors and friendly service to Bath city centre. Drop by during the day for a quick bite in its ground floor cafe, or head upstairs to its Art Deco lounge for a cocktail at the bar.

An early adopter of the ‘blind’ tasting menu, chef Gordon Jones has always been keen to excite guests through his cooking. Expect edgy plates, like a ‘cappuccino’ of wild mushroom mousse with smoked milk foam.

Holding Bath’s only Michelin star, this is the most luxurious dining experience in the city. Imaginative and exciting cooking comes by way of a five- or seven-course tasting menu, and wine pairings are also available.