Best of Bath restaurants

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Have you every fancied dining in style but been put off by the prices? Delay no longer and book yourself a table at the Royal Crescent restaurant. The restaurant is situated within the Royal Crescent Hotel and offers diners the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful meal in historic surroundings. At lunchtimes, a diverse menu is offered. For those with champagne tastes and beer money, it is best to book ahead, clearly stating that you would like an 'FT lunch'. This option allows you to choose from the regular luncheon menu but pay only £10 per head. The offer is available for two weeks per year. Evening meals are candlelit affairs with a wonderful ambience. Good food. Amazing surroundings. What could be finer?

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Jamie’s Italian offers a large menu full of delicious treats. Everything from the bread to the bakewell tart is to die for, which is why Bath residents keep going back.

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Jamie Oliver is one of Britain's best-known celebrity chefs, and in 2008 he unveiled an Italian restaurant in Bath. Jamie's Italian was popular from day one and is definitely worthy of the queue that often forms outside its doors. The large restaurant serves high-quality Italian fare at reasonable prices, unlike most other celebrity restaurants. The atmosphere is relaxed yet charming, and families are made to feel very welcome. Jamie's Italian is situated in Milsom Place, a new leisure area situated off Bath's high street, and therefore is easy to get to. If you're nearby on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday morning be sure to drop in for brekky.

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Located in the center of Bath, this popular family-owned pub has two separate bars. It serves Bellringer from Abbey Ales, and also has five pumps which feature a changing selection. Some of its ales include: Blindmans Brewery's Icarus, Shepherd Neame's Spitfire, and Badger's Tanglefoot. The Raven also specializes in pies. If you want to eat, drink, and be merry, this is the place for you.

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The Eastern Eye occupies an enviable position just off of Milsom Street at the top of the city. It is a family run business with a solid reputation for providing excellent service and delicious traditional Indian cuisine. The restaurant is huge and well-lit; the decor is uncomplicated and the tables are well-spaced. The Georgian interior has survived the transformation to restaurant and the elaborate ceilings make a visit worthwhile in themselves. The menu is fairly comprehensive and the balti dishes are always popular. Listen to your waiter's recommendations, he is almost always right.

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Start with garlic bread and move on to one of Pizza Express's speciality pizzas cooked in full view by nice blokes in prison outfits. At this point, it is worth mentioning that it is considered very poor form to taunt these hard working chaps about the state of their uniforms, although a polite word to the management wouldn't go astray. Whether your taste is for a traditional Fiorentina, the Caprina with sun-dried tomatoes and goat's cheese, or the American Hot Pizza, you can be sure your taste buds will dance. The environment is modern and stylish - a very lively evening atmosphere. If pizza doesn't take your fancy, try one of the other house specialities - lasagne or the less adventurous ham and eggs. Wash it all down with beer and cocktails or plump for the excellent value house wine.

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2 AA Rosettes

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Brits are known for their hospitality and British food has captured the imagination of several generations round the world, thanks to English authors and novels. At Olive Tree Restaurant in the Queensberry Hotel, these long-cherished dreams can be fulfilled, courtesy the culinary expertise of master Chef Marc Salmon and his team. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with some typical British delicacies like Cornish Coley Filet and Indian spiced rump of lamb. The desserts here are particularly delectable. It is no wonder then that the restaurant enjoys an excellent reputation among gourmets.

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Wagamama serves up a pan-Asian cuisine that features a fusion of eclectic traditional favorites with modern flavors. The fare is made fresh and all items are featured on a dietary menu, allowing guests full access to the ingredients in their food. Orders are taken via electronic pads, meaning that preparation begins in the kitchen as soon as you have made a choice on what to order. Dishes come to the table in the order that they are prepared, which can be problematic for groups who want to eat together. Start off with a range of dumplings, or dive right into the kare noodle soups. The atmosphere is also a major draw with lots of open, light space and minimalist décor. The end result is a dining experience that has only grown in popularity as new locations have opened worldwide.

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A vaulted restaurant in one of the older parts of Bath, The Hole in the Wall has received praise from both Michael Winner and the Good Food Guide. Warm, muted lighting adds to the intimacy of the restaurant. Although the menu changes regularly, typical dishes include such delights as Cornish mussels with white wine, cream and garden herbs, pot-roast partridge, savoy cabbage and bacon, and ribeye steak of organic beef with roasted red onions. Desserts include Barabrith and butter pudding, chocolate torte with espresso ice-cream, and a plate of local cheese, apple, celery and their own chutney. Cocktails and a selection of Belgian beers are available, as are teas, coffees and tisanes.

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A truly bright, enlightened spot in Kingsmead Square, Yum Yum Thai is fully licensed and serves food throughout the day. Here, you can pick up lunch at less than a fiver. Do try the green Thai curry, it's the best in the city. The full a la carte menu is available from 6pm and includes a plethora of vegetarian options. Home-made desserts follow, then top it all off with espresso based coffees, Italian liqueurs, and plenty of juices and teas (including a very nice jasmine blend). Food is available until 11pm, but the place is licensed until 2am. Separate non-smoking rooms are available as well as outdoor seating (weather permitting), and large groups are welcome.

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Calling all seafood lovers-FishWorks in Bath offers sinfully delicious fish preparations in a comfortable and relaxed environment! Here you'll find the A to Z of seafood-from shellfish and oysters to salmons and squid. Pick out a glass of white wine to go with your mouth-watering selection, and if sitting indoors isn't your idea of a fun time, choose a table out on the deck. The service is excellent, and no extra taxes are added to your bill. Just make sure you tip well, though!

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Voted Best in Bath by locals and noted in the Good Food Guide

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Demuths-"positively vegetarian"-restaurant specializes in dealing with the most difficult of dietary needs. Principally organic food is served here and vegans, vegetarians, gluten and nut-intolerant individuals are all catered for in an atmosphere of friendly welcome. For excellent specialist food in appealing surroundings, Demuths can't be bettered. Main dishes range from the Moroccan 'toureg tajine', through Thai red curry and Glamorgan sausages. Even the desserts represent a variety of different countries, and include such delights as Indonesian black rice pudding, apple and pear crumble, banoffi pie and organic mango sorbet. An extensive range of organic wines is also available.