Romantic Restaurants In Bath

The ever-welcoming Cappadocia is providing Bath locals with a true taste of Turkish cooking, all from their humble eatery that sets out to met guests feel at home while their taste buds adventure internationally. 

With plenty of meze plates to share, from calamari to grilled aubergine and dolma, and dishes big enough to see both of you leaving with full bellies, it's a great restaurant for date night. The affordable food also means you'll have a little more to spend on drinks – cocktail, anyone? 

The best restaurants in Bath for couples? To chow down on British classics come your next date night, Browns Brasserie & Bar is certainly a beauty to consider. Whether you come for bottomless brunch, afternoon tea or dinner at this stunning spot, there's the finest Champagne or wine to wash it all down.

For a date night spot that delivers low-lit romance without any formal stiffness, head to Old Bond Street's Bath Townhouse. The Grade II-listed building offers a romantic setting from the moment you step through the door, but the upstairs lounge is where the magic really happens.

Take a seat in a plush, candlelit corner and share a spread of Mediterranean-inspired small plates, fresh pasta, and indulgent desserts. Pair the food with a couple of signature cocktails, and you've got a smooth, stylish evening that feels special from start to finish.

For romantic restaurants in Bath city centre, The Botanist is a top pick because of its octagon-shaped building and foliage decoration. Choose between signature hanging kebabs, vegan sharing boards, succulent steaks and more, all with the venue's extensive list of gin-based cocktails to accompany. It's also now the official Channel 4 First Dates restaurant.

Perfect for date night, Giggling Squid is an Instagram-worthy Thai restaurant boasting a welcoming atmosphere and gorgeous interiors. Think birdcage-style decorations around the tables, colourful patterned wallpaper and stylish floral displays.

Choose from a wide range of delicious dishes, including crispy Thai-spiced chicken, slow-cooked beef massaman and vegetable pad Thai, to name just a few. Plus, there are a variety of creative cocktails available too.

When it comes to date night, you want to get it right with your restaurant pick and fortunately, Robun is here to offer you a full-proof romantic setting to dine with your partner and soak up intimate surroundings. Pull up a chair in the low-lit, ground-floor eatery and peruse a menu packed with flavour: think bao buns, wagyu sliders, black cod and salmon tataki. 

Combining cosy all-day bistro vibes with a European menu and a location close to The Royal Crescent is The Circus, Bath. For a seasonally-changing menu featuring dishes like French braised venison, Italian parmigiana and steak, there's nowhere more romantic yet relaxing.

Sotto Sotto Bath is the city's most-loved Italian, meaning this list of date-worthy restaurants wouldn't be complete without it. Tuck into favourite dishes such as prawn linguine, pistachio-crusted rack of lamb in a red wine sauce and sirloin with mushroom cream, all across candlelit vaulted cellars.

The Mint Room is our pick of romantic places to eat in Bath, thanks to its sleek indoor space and stylish outdoor terrace. As for the food? Expect the beautiful Indian fare to span everything from Panjim crab with tangy tomato chutney to Bhatti guinea fowl served alongside pearl barley.

Opa is the unique subterranean den that's delving out Greek cuisine and one of the most romantic places to go for food. Whether you fancy meze plates, moussaka, chicken souvlaki or orzo, this place has you covered.

To gaze into each other's eyes across a table of the most colourful Lebanese plates, Comptoir Libanais should be top of your list. Plus, the vibrant souk-inspired setting is sure to set the tone for a fun date, while there's plenty of wine from the country to swill down the hatch too.

The Apex City of Bath's Orange Artichoke eatery combines a Scandi vibe with bold tangerine accents, making it the ideal pick for a romantic meal in Bath. Not only that, but there's a bright outdoor terrace and sumptuous grill menu to match.

Michelin star restaurants in Bath for a date don't get much better than The Olive Tree, which is the city's only venue with this accolade. When you're looking to impress, the six and nine-course feasts of locally sourced, British grub here aren't to be passed up.

After date night restaurants? Edesia has to be up there for its quirky interiors and menu of South American fare, all accompanied by wine or cocktails. Think tacos, empanadas, ceviche, slow-cooked meats and more, alongside unique bottomless brunches too.