Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Bath/Somerset

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Chez Dominique

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.

Top review

HUW

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent, as always. Have a very Happy Christmas.

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 5 Dec 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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Experience

Festive Chef's Tasting Menu

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.

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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!

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

Sanremo The Italian Restaurant & Oyster Bar

4.6

4.6 (228)

£25 and under

Italian

Bath

About the restaurant

Sanremo The Italian Restaurant Bath offers a Modern Italian Cuisine created by head chef Gianluca Augello.
The expansive menu featuring classic Italian & Mediterranean inspired dishes with a creative twist, such as handcrafted pastas, rustic pizzas and wood-fired creations that showcase bold and innovative flavours made with the finest sustainable, organic Italian ingredients. Sanremo embodies The Italian and European way of living and eating and sets the tone for a chic atmosphere that honors the value of belonging to generations of Italian table lovers. Set in a former NatWest Building with inspiration from the Sanremo floral market and annual music festival.

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Georgia

Dined 1 day ago

I visited Sanremo for my birthday, the service was quick, staff were friendly and attentive and the food was great. The building and interior were beautiful. I couldn't fault anything about my experience - thank you!

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Experience

Il pranzo di Natale. Christmas lunch at Sanremo

Experience

NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION MENU

OPA Bath

4.5

4.5 (910)

£25 and under

Greek

Bath

About the restaurant

We want to raise awareness of the vast network of local producers and winemakers whose lives and livelihoods revolve around the treasures of the table, so we’ve thrown out our regular menu to pay homage to the culinary treasures that exist throughout Greece.
The sharing of food and conversation is a human ritual as old as time.
Meze is the ultimate expression of this passion. In the old times in Greece, the offer of numerous small selected dishes was a sign of generous hospitality. We hope you will enjoy ours…

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Hannah

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

Had a lovely visit to Opa in Bath. Food was delicious and service was friendly and welcoming. We ate in the bar area on a Friday night so it did get a little busier/louder as the night went on but we didn’t mind. Enjoyed the cocktails too! Would definitely go back!

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Aegean Adventure 2-course £19.95

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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Experience

Festive Afternoon Tea

Experience

Festive Dinner Menu

Experience

Valentine's Day Dinner

Sweet Little Things, Bath

4.4

4.4 (102)

£26 to £40

Afternoon Tea

Bath

About the restaurant

Baths most instagrammable & award winning cafe in the South West.
A family run business offering quality afternoon teas, grazing platters and mouth watering cakes.

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Charlotte

Dined on 8 Dec 2024

We had a lovely afternoon tea here today. The staff were very helpful and accommodating. The vegan cream tea was brilliant - I’m not sure I could have spotted the difference between mine and the regular scones and cream. Very yummy. And I actually thought my deserts looked better than the regular ones! The kids one was great value. There was a lot of food, so we came away with a box of cakes. Overall a very pleasant experience.

Robun

4.2

4.2 (993)

£41 and over

Japanese

Bath

About the restaurant

Robun is a tribute to Japanese author Kanagaki Robun and his 1872 book Seiyō ryōritsū, which introduced Western barbecue to Japan.

Our modern-day interpretation of Yakiniku specialises in sharing plates of beautiful robata grilled dished large plates fused with elements from across Asia, paired with inspired cocktails and an extensive choice of Japanese whiskeys or sake in the most inviting and sociable of settings.

Alongside our innovative selection of sashimi, salads and small plates, our fresh sushi is served in a variety of creative incarnations including soft-shell crab futomaki roll with kimchi mayo and a tobiko-topped nigiri.

Upstairs in the Kanagaki Suite, we provide an events space and Karaoke bar set to host celebrations and events, from bespoke meetings to the ultimate party.

Robun is the place to relax, unwind and enjoy sharing plates with friends and family. It will definitely leave you wanting more.

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Ian

Dined 4 days ago

We lived in Japan for 3 years so we know Japanese food and Robun was wonderful.

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Experience

Bottomless Karaoke Brunch £45pp

Experience

Japanese Afternoon Tea

Experience

New Year's Eve Menu £85pp

Brasserie Beau

4.2

4.2 (38)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Bath

About the restaurant

Brasserie Beau is a stunning new restaurant in Bath, nestled within the gorgeous Hotel Indigo Bath.

This culinary haven envelops you in beautiful surroundings humming with lively conversation and tantalizing aromas. Simplicity meets sophistication, and the heart of British cuisine takes centre stage.

Our Ethos: Celebrating the Best of Britain, only the finest British ingredients find their way onto our plates. We champion wild food and support small producers, ensuring that every dish bursts with flavour.

A Gastronomic Oasis Beau offers an escape from the bustling town centre—a sanctuary where you can eat, drink, and unwind. Whether you crave a leisurely brunch, a quality steak, or classic Sunday lunch, our friendly and knowledgeable team awaits. And let’s not forget our extensive wine list and the allure of our cocktail bar and terrace—perfect for indulging your senses.

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Michael

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent meal. French onion soup was out of this world, if only filled us up a little bit too much for our main course

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