Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Bath/Somerset

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Zekki Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (25)

£26 to £40

International

Wiveliscombe

About the restaurant

Tim Zekki was born and raised in Cyprus but has lived and worked in the UK for 35 years. He has a passion for local and seasonal ingredients, sourcing sustainable produce and items that he forages in Somerset woodlands and along the coast.

Tim’s menus reflect his travels worldwide and the food he loves. ‘My passion,’ he says, ‘is to combine simple ingredients - with some elaborate sauces - and my aim being nothing more than to delight the palate.’ In addition to the à la carte selection of sharing dishes, Tim offers a set, fixed-price multi-course menu once a month.
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Local produce includes lamb and beef from Wonky Horn just outside Wiveliscombe, from the town’s local butchers, Thorne’s, and vegetables and salad sourced from nearby Wagtail Farm and Ray’s Veg at Halse.

Top review

David

Dined 7 days ago

This was an excellent all round pre Christmas Saturday night meal out. Great food with Lebanese and Spanish influences and an intimate and cosy ambience. Having only just discovered Zekki’s we were disappointed to hear it is intending to close at the end of December. Please come back in the Spring and open up again!

The Bath Priory - The Restaurant

4.4

4.4 (34)

£41 and over

Contemporary British

Bath

About the restaurant

At the heart of the hotel is our celebrated 3 AA Rosette restaurant, with magnificent views across the hotel’s award-winning gardens.

Our menu offers a memorable culinary journey with a focus on fresh local produce, flavour and balance to create exciting, modern French dishes epitomising the best seasonal dining. Complemented by an exemplary wine cellar and exceptional insight from our Head Sommelier we ensure every detail of your dining experience is perfectly paired.

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Claire

Dined 7 days ago

The food presentation was fabulous and the flavours were fantastic. Service was really attentive and the hotel looked lovely all dressed for Christmas. The team did really well to look after our various dietary needs too: well done and thank you for a great evening!

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Festive Afternoon Tea

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Festive Dinner Menu

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Valentine's Day Dinner

The Elder

4.5

4.5 (28)

£41 and over

Contemporary British

Bath

About the restaurant

Seated in a series of elegant and atmospheric dining rooms, each portioned along the lines of the original Georgian houses they reside within, our guests are welcomed as old friends.
Come experience the magic of The Elder, where you will be treated to a unique dining experience like no other. Step into our hidden speakeasy, tucked away in a historic vault, and indulge in snacks and bespoke cocktails before heading upstairs for a 7-course dinner showcasing the best of British wild food.
A sumptuous dining experience where our guests are taken on a journey of discovery by our knowledgeable and passionate team. Everyone who visits The Elder will learn something –whether it’s a story about the history of Bath, our local estates or how we prepare and cook the perfect venison.
Our constantly changing menu is a celebration of seasonality, featuring ingredients sourced locally and prepared with care. Whether you enjoy meat or prefer a vegetarian option, we have something for everyone.

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Steve

Dined 7 days ago

Fabulous good. Fabulous wine pairing. Excellent service.

The Little Wine Shop, Social Wine Bar & Tapas

4.7

4.7 (58)

£26 to £40

Tapas / Small Plates

Taunton

About the restaurant

Serving delicious World Tapas for lunch and dinner, but also Bistro classics at dinner time. Extensive well priced wine selection, organic, without added sulphites, quirky wines but not only.
In the summer, probably one the best, if not the best restaurant terrace to sit on in Taunton.
Dogs are welcome.

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Rachel

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

It was our first time dining here and we really enjoyed our evening. Food was good and promptly served. Range of wines to drink was varied and the ambience was very comfortable. Service was excellent. Thank you

Cappadocia Turkish Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1397)

£26 to £40

Turkish

Bath

About the restaurant

Cappadocia restaurant is in the heart of Bath and we serve fresh traditional Turkish Grilled/Mediterranean food.

We run the Cappadocia Restaurant as a family business – there’s always a friendly face on hand to greet you when you arrive. We are determined to give you a memorable night out in our restaurant and bar with its vibrant interior décor providing an atmospheric backdrop for our delectable dishes and fresh cocktails.

Head over to our website www.capparestaurant.co.uk to make a booking now.

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Rita

Dined 1 day ago

Food is always great service brilliant lovely atmosphere

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4.8

4.8 (2830)

£26 to £40

French

Bath

About the restaurant

Chez Dominique is a family run restaurant serving French and European food.
We are located on the beautiful Argyle Street just over Pulteney Bridge and our smaller dining room, which can also be booked for private dining, overlooks Pulteney Weir.
We have a carefully chosen wine list and an interesting selection of drinks.
Bookings of 5-6 will be seated either in our Main Restaurant or Private Dining Room. Bookings of 7-8 will be seated in the Private Dining Room.
We look forward to welcoming you to Chez Dominique where you can enjoy good food and drink in a relaxing and friendly atmosphere.

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HUW

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent, as always. Have a very Happy Christmas.

Upstairs at Landrace

4.8

4.8 (213)

£41 and over

European

Bath

About the restaurant

Upstairs at Landrace is a casual neighbourhood bar & bistro, our food is led by ingredients which are carefully sourced from local farms and market gardens, we work with producers who have a natural approach to growing and use regenerative, high welfare farming techniques. The menu regularly features handmade pasta, line-caught Cornish fish and meat from Haye Farm in Devon, and Huntsham Farm in Herefordshire.
You can join us for a quick plate of pasta at lunchtime or a longer celebratory meal with friends & family in the evening. Our menu changes regularly, you can find sample menus updated weekly on our website.

The wine/cider list changes regularly, focusing on small European growers and makers. All our wines have been made following low intervention organic/biodynamic practices. We also pour many local naturally made ciders and perrys. Our soft drinks are made in house showcasing seasonal cordials, and aperitif/digestif offerings can bookend your meal if desired.

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Catherine

Dined 3 days ago

It’s small and upstairs and friendly and welcoming. Menu designed to be for sharing, small(er) and larger dishes. Generous portions: between 3 we had 3 smaller and 2 large and over ordered. (Leftovers now in my fridge….) Everything delicious, good ‘simple’ tastes (ie not over-fancy and yet not easy to do) and beautifully cooked. Charming service.

Holm Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (830)

£41 and over

Contemporary British

South Petherton

About the restaurant

Holm is inspired by nature and our surroundings in the beautiful South West of England. We are driven by provenance, sustainability and warm hospitality. Our aim is to serve delicious food and drinks in a casual yet refined environment.

The food at Holm will be driven by the seasons, the environment and our locality in the beautiful Somerset countryside. We work with local farmers, growers, butchers, gamekeepers, fishermen and anyone who shares our love of exceptional ingredients, treated with care and respect.

Our wine list is focused, well-chosen and sensibly priced with low intervention, organic and biodynamic wines from small artisanal producers.

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John

Dined on Dec 5, 2024

Breaking the journey to London, Holm is great. Easy parking on-street adjacent to the restaurant. Dog friendly too. Deliciously fresh trout tartare then a pappardelle with a perfectly Italian ragu enriched with chicken livers made an ideal mid-week lunch. (Even a table-side water bowl for the dog). Service was fast and we were on the way again in just over an hour.

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Festive Chef's Tasting Menu

COLOSSEO ITALIAN RESTAURANT

4.7

4.7 (324)

£25 and under

Italian

Bath

About the restaurant

From our hand painted murals to the cosy fireplace, we have left no detail unturned in making sure our guests feel at home in Colosseo.

Your dish will not only be visually stunning, but will taste authentically Italian so you get the feeling of sitting in a restaurant on the cobbled streets of Rome. Choose from an array of dishes from pizzas to pastas and the finest cuts of meat to beautifully rich and decadent desserts.

Located in the heart of Bath, we are just a short walk away from some of Bath's most iconic attractions, like the famous Roman Bath Spas and the Theatre Royal.

When you enter Colosseo, our attentive staff is waiting to ensure every moment at your table is filled with delightful flavours, laughter, and the warmth of Italian hospitality. Whether it's a special celebration, a romantic dinner, or a casual gathering with friends, Colosseo is more than just a meal – it's a journey to the essence of Italian culture.

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Rachael

Dined 2 days ago

A really lovely evening, food is delicious, well priced and staff are attentive. Loved it!

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Popular dish

Spaghetti Pomodoro

The Bath Arms

4.7

4.7 (703)

£25 and under

Modern European

Cheddar

About the restaurant

The Bath Arms is located in the heart of Cheddar and just a short walk away from Cheddar Gorge and caves. We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, and offer exceptional accommodation in the form of 6 beautiful ensuite bedrooms. Awarded 2AA rosettes for the last four years in a row for our restaurant and 4 gold star inn for our hotel in 2017, we work hard to provide our guests with the highest level of customer service and a quality experience across all aspects of the hotel. Chef Mark Horton and his team work hard to produce a quality favourites menu with hearty pub classics and an à la carte specials menu. Both menus use seasonal produce and the highest quality ingredients, with full traceability.

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Alison

Dined 2 days ago

The Bath Arms is always clean, welcoming and a friendly venue to meet up with friends and family. Our party found the food to be perfectly prepared .. and really tasty! It's just a great place to go, to feel relaxed and well looked-after

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