Best French Restaurants in Bath
Posted on: 07 Feb 2017We've done the best Italian restaurants, Chinese and breakfasts so it's only right we honour the French and their beautiful restaurants in Bath. We give you an idea of the types of dishes to expect in each one! Happy dining...
At the top of Milsom Street you'll find this popular relaxed fine dining restaurant. The quality of the food is second to none, but the prices are reasonable and affordable. The restaurant focuses on Anglo-French dishes like smoked haddock risotto, macaroni and steamed leek gratin and the classic steak frites. Ingredients are sourced from local suppliers as well as artisan French suppliers, to bring you the best of the best.
French bistro cuisine with a Mediterranean twist. Sounds intriguing right? That's what you'll find here at Bistro La Barrique with dishes such as lentils tagine, baked garlic snails with parsley crumbs or grilled scallops with chorizo, all cooked by the renowned chef Michel Lemoine. There's a great selection of vegetarian and gluten free meals and there are lots of wines waiting to be paired with your chosen dishes.
As the name suggests, famous chef Raymond Blanc owns this beautiful brasserie which has a homey feel. Raymond Blanc puts emphasis on seasonal ingredients and home cooked food like his Maman used to make. There's even a gluten or dairy free menu, but the fabulous seasonal à la carte menu offers dishes like cheese souffle, grilled rock lobster tail with chips and wild boar sirloin steak.
Chez Dominique has already won the Diner's Choice Award this year and is still quite new to the city. Owners Chris and Sarah named the restaurant after their first child Dominic and they both have extensive experience in the catering industry. They bring modern French dining to Bath, with a view of Pulteney Weir from the private dining room. Dishes include wild sea bass with clams, tagliatelle with truffle oil and beetroot cured salmon.
Raphael is European inspired and has been ranked in the top 15 best restaurants in Bath on TripAdvisor. Their British French food has won the hearts of residents and tourists alike. On the menu you can expect to find wood pigeon with foie gras salad, ballotine of rabbit wrapped in ham and a dill risotto cake made with courgettes and mozzarella. They are known for their mouth-watering desserts too!
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Of course there are lots of other great French inspired restaurants in Bath, but we feel these are the best! Let us know if we missed out your favourite by tweeting us @365bath!
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Born in Bath, Safia has lived on the outskirts of the city her whole life. After studying journalism in Bristol she now spends a lot of her time searching for new things to see in Bath and soaking up the beautiful culture. You're most likely to find her sipping a soya latte in a lovely little independent cafe! Call Safia on 07468 516375 or email editor@365Bath.com.