The Gaff in Bath and North East Somerset

4 of us visited The Gaff last night for the Chef’s Table experience to celebrate my wife’s birthday. I must admit I was slightly trepidatious when we sat at the bar and were the only patrons in there. I needn’t have worried. As the restaurant filled up around us Chef Robert served up one of the best tasting menus we’d ever experienced. Every course was wonderfully unfussy, with a couple of dishes opting to make vegetables the star of the show, believe me - you’ve never had cauliflower like this. He was also a great host who clearly loves his craft and happily indulged my amateur interests in his cooking throughout the evening. All this was complimented by our American friend with a passion for Pauillac, the wine pairings were high quality, interesting but most importantly delicious. It is unbelievably good value for what you receive (£140 a head for 8 courses, 8 wines and service) and felt really special. My only thought as I exited into the cool April night, ‘I can’t wait to go back’.

Fabulous small plates menu once again, visit 3 this time. I just love the Marmite butter. Corn ribs wonderful. Superb steak, cod, cheese & leek fritters. Great wine. Great service. Try it.

Excellent attention to details food divine plus some more, you got to try, things to do list at the top I strongly suggest

Been to the Abergavenny Gaff based on a review in The Telegraph so visited the Bath site today. Great. It's not the cheapest place but the food is great, fresh and delicious. The wine list is extensive. I wanted a mocktail but there was only one on the menu BUT the lovely young man in charge made one up for me based on my likes, it was super! He also wrote out the ingredients for me to try at home. We will definitely be visiting again.

As the rating is on the whole experience, I dropped a star based on that, not the food alone which is 5 star. It is possible though that the fact we were there on a rare sunny afternoon of the year had an impact. There is no outside seating unlike the Abergavenny Gaff and you are actually seated below ground. In the hour or so that we were there, we were the only ones in the restaurant. Several people had a look from outside but didn’t go in. I felt a bit saddened by that but understood, had we not booked beforehand, I feel we would likely have done the same. The competition is fierce in the field of alfresco dining and without it on a sunny day, it’s a tough market. It is therefore all about the food and service but you need to get people through the door. Both of these are impeccable but as the only customers, they should have been. The food is excellent, surroundings tastefully decorated and staff friendly. Priced well in relation to the standard of food but more of a ‘treat’ than every day experience.

We were a table of four booked on a Friday night in February. It wasn’t too busy which worked out well for us as we were able to chat to the chef during the culinary experience . The restaurant managed to keep us fully engaged in the theatre and culinary show provided by the chef. The small plate menu was impressive and the suggestion was to have all the dishes, so we did! The numerous dishes that were served to our table were all exceptional and the anticipation of what was to come next was great. The mix of flavours and the technical skills that the chef delivered were very impressive. The food we tasted was very well presented and it was as though we had our own personal chef too. Such an interesting and enthusiastic chef to boot. Marvellous food, beautifully crafted and delicious. The kitchen looked amazing and perfectly designed and so clean , tidy and organised. It was a real treat and we will return

Really lovely lunch. Hispi cabbage & prawn mac & cheese. Went solo on spec & had a tasty relaxed meal. The albarino was delicious. Highly recommend. Go!

Another fabulous meal. We were asked for our favourite dish at the end, and we could not choose one…..settled on 6 different ones. Best food in Bath. It’s not cheap but you get what you pay for, if you see what I mean.

We took our friend's for a birthday celebration and this night from start to finish was incredible. We sat at The Chefs Table and had a 'ringside seat' for our incredible meal expertly cooked and explained by the Head Chef. This restaurant is a hidden gem not yet discovered by the masses but when it is you will struggle to get a table as it's 'That Good'. Give yourself a treat and go here for a wonderful experience. We Will Be Back

Brilliant food. Love the concept of multiple small sharing plates. We had 6 and it was all fantastic. Good value too. And nice staff. Give it a go - you won’t regret it!

Epic Food!! Great for Meaties & Veggies alike!!! This is a great way to eat. 5 dishes for 2 people leaves enough room for dessert and you won't be disappointed. A fantastic selection of vegetarian dishes and the Bang Bang Cauliflower was outstanding... Never knew cauli could taste so good!! There is something for everyone. The Chef was exceptional and came for a chat after the meal, such a lovely guy. We polished off the meal with a wonderful bottle of Rioja. Would definitely recommend and if could give 10* I would.

We booked to have dinner at The Gaff following William Sitwell’s positive review. We had high hopes but found the experience to be very underwhelming. I hope this review can be understood as constructive feedback. The positives: - the waiting staff were attentive and polite. - some of the food was technically well-cooked (e.g. the hispi and the corn ribs). Where there is room for improvement: - as William Sitwell points out in his review, The Gaff’s setting and aesthetic is very much incongruous with the modern, small-plates vibe they’re trying to cultivate. The venue feels incredibly tired and uninspiring. Unfortunately, the setting of a restaurant does impact on the experience of diners. There are plenty of very atmospheric and charming dining spots in Bath, this is not one of them. - most importantly, the food was very disappointing. We shared three dishes, two of which were mediocre and one of which was A

Fantastic experience from start to finish… Eric (the main man) was more than accommodating in welcoming us in, despite being late off the train. Kicked things off with a cracking little ginger beer cider paired with a very indulgent marmite butter and fluffy bread. If you’re lucky enough to be close to action you’ll see Robert (head chef) putting some excellent small plates together. We opted for 7/8 small plates, which is the recommended protocol - safe to say-it was all top draw stuff, notably the Duck and Onion Tarte Tatin plate and Squash Gnocchi. Sadly, we didn’t have enough for any pudding - but seriously considering going back, despite only being here for a quick weekend away. Once again a massive shoutout to the friendly family feel you get when you walking - thank you Eric and team!!

I've always disliked William Sitwell finding him overly pleased with himself but now I dislike him even more having recommended this place. He is usually scathing so when I read his rave review of The Gaff in the Telegraph I| assumed it had to be good and was full of hope. It wasn't. The welcome was warm as far as hospitality was concerned but as there were just six of us in for lunch it felt rather soulless. The staff went to great lengths to explain the straightforward concept of small sharing plates and so we ordered. To start we had the spicy prawns. Weird on a sharing basis to serve three of them and I thought there would be a fight over the third but I needn't have worried. The prawns themselves had no flavour whatsoever and neither did the sauce. I imagine the finger bowl was more flavoursome. Bad start. We followed this with pulled lamb on a crumpet (not really a crumpet) with red cabbage. Slightly better but I wouldn't order it again. Pappy lamb on a pappy sponge. Third up was some spicy chicken which was the best thing we had. Nicely cooked; tender and juicy with a slightly spicy sauce. Lastly was a duck and pork cassoulet. Lacked salt and the pork was dry and a challenge to cut. The duck was sort of OK but by now we had run out of steam. Disappointed, we passed on desserts. The silver lining was that there is a great butchers/deli called Green Street just around the corner. We'll stick with Chez Dominique across the bridge for our go to place in Bath.

Another amazing meal at the Gaff! This was my third visit and this time with some family from out of town who were really impressed. We were an hour late for our reservation but the staff were lovely. We ordered one of everything from the menu, in hindsight that might have been slightly too much but it was all great. Highlights for me were the corn 'ribs' and the Hungarian lamb.

What a find! Small restaurant but has a lovely atmosphere. An inventive menu that did not disappoint. The staff were super friendly and the food was beautiful. Best food we have had in Bath (we are locals). A little tricky to find - persevere!

A fabulous small plate restaurant. The dishes we chose were tasty and well balanced followed by delicious deserts. The staff could not have been more helpful and attentive. A truly lovely experience. The only downside is that it is situated in a small mews and easy to miss.

Obviously a very talented chef, couldn’t fault the food it was excellent. The small plates are difficult to share turning up at different times, would rather a normal menu. But, probably every chef likes small plates to show off their talent. The restaurant is tucked away, not a great location, no atmosphere, which is a great shame, and for that reason I would not return.

First visit, for my birthday, and pleased to report that it lives up to the reviews. The 3 dishes for £25 is great value - though small plates, they were more than ample. Everything was packed with flavour, my favourite being the whole plaice in brown butter. It wasn't the usual tiny fish with a teaspoonful of flesh, but a decent specimen. Plaice has such a delicate flavour, and serving it in this minimalist style is just perfect, with nothing to overwhelm it. My only grouch (and loses a star) is the form of serving. "Dishes do not come out in order - they are served when ready". This is entirely for the kitchen's benefit - not the diner. Consequently, I ended up with all 3 dishes in front of me at the same time. I explained to the waiter that I couldn't eat sufficiently fast as to ensure they didn't get cold, so he took the lamb away to keep warm, returning it when I was ready. The dish didn't suffer for it and was delicious, though the crumpet was rather heavy. Wagamama has a lot to answer for, starting this trend! I didn't find the service to be particularly warm, but it was efficient enough. We will definitely be returning here for the excellent food.

Fabulous meal and perfect service. We loved all the small plates - cheese and leek fritter with the most delicious sauce, sweetcorn, lovely giant prawns, beef with a superb jus and beautifully cooked charred hispi. Such a delicious meal

Truly excellent in every way, every dish was both delicious and that little bit different yet perfectly cooked. The service was also excellent as was the wine list. It is very unusual but I just can't fault it. The only suggestion I have is make it easier to find! I will look forward to my next visit, which won't be long. This is a superb restaurant and I can only recommend you try it. You won't be dissapointed

Amazingly flavoursome plates -three for £25 Supper club Wednes & Thurs such good value too One was a whole plaice in a rich and moreish Butter and caper sauce -So good !! Forget the chains go to this amazing independent 🙌

Fantastic new addition to the Bath restaurant scene. Probably in the top three or four in town. We’ve been three times since it opened and every time been very impressed. The restaurant is in the back streets off Milsom Street. There’s an innovative cocktail menu...

Wow! Delicious food and so nice to eat in a restaurant where the vegetable dishes are as good as the meat and fish! Service excellent also. Best place I’ve been to in Bath for ages.

Wow. Best meal we’ve had in ages. Thank you for restoring our faith in dining out in Bath. We loved the selection of small plates. The hake was yummy. The hispi was delicious. The blue cheese with apple and dare was excellent; esp with the...

Excellent new restaurant in Milsom Place serving small plates for sharing in a modern setting. Particular highlights were duck with dirty peas in an unfeasibly thin & crispy pastry case, superb jersey royals with crispy poached egg and mackerel in a horseradish herb cream sauce...

Just had lunch with friends at The Gaff - my first time - it’s a sharing style of dining which is fun - we had 6 plates between us and every one of them was a culinary delight, delivered by a friendly and clearly very...

This restaurant in Milsom Place is a must visit. I have eaten there on a few occasions, and today enjoyed one of the best Sunday roasts I ever had. The food has so much flavour, cooked and presented to perfection. The staff are friendly and...

Pleasant restaurant in Bath , the food is very expensive for what is presented. £170.00 for a table of 3.The portions are tiny . The monkfish portion is ludicrous. Probably “sharing concept” taken to the extreme.

Amazing food and staff. Thoroughly enjoyed our Sunday roast. Generous portion sizes. This is our third visit and we will definitely return soon.

Really, really good food. Some of the best we have had in Bath over the last few years. Tucked away so they do not get much passing footfall. Second visit in a month.

We had a very good supper here. We booked online and I mentioned that we were on a special diet. I was very impressed because shortly thereafter someone from the restaurant (I think she was called Frankie) rang to make sure that there would be...

Very happy we got to try this place before it’s impossible to get a booking! Best roast we’ve had for a while. The flavours were 🤌 Helluva Gaff

This is a fantastic new addition to the local restaurant scene and some of the very best food and service that we have ever had during our 12+ years of living in Bath. The menu is clever, the food expertly prepared (in the open plan...

Have visited twice since they opened…and will definitely be going back again! Amazing originality, skill and flavours in the food, and love how it’s prepared in the open kitchen. Service is excellent as well. Big well done to all involved with this place!

From the moment we walked through the door , we had an amazing evening , a warm welcome , to wonderful food, flavours out of this world , especially enjoyed watching the chefs creating our dishes, cocktail menu was great , and staff recommended many...

First heard about The Gaff from a friend who always had great things to say about the Abergavenny venue. Having just enjoyed a fantastic meal here in Bath, I will be encouraging them to visit us to go here. Venue itself is wonderfully designed, managing...

I’m not one to write reviews very often, but felt compelled to do so after a delicious lunch here. Having visited the Abergavenny Gaff I was excited to hear one was opening closer to home. It did not disappoint- the food was incredible and service...

Quality of food, combined with friendly service made this a great hit again. Small plate dishes provide a wonderful variety of tastes and tantalise the taste buds. Thank you!

Came here with 2 friends and had a wonderful evening. The food is delicious and every plate is beautifully presented. Great veggie options. The staff are super friendly and helpful, stopping to chat and explain how things are made. Lovely airy restaurant. Recommend highly.

We have been super excited to try The Gaff in Bath ever since hearing great reviews about its sister restaurant in Abergavenny. And…well, it didn’t disappoint! Every plate we tried was beautifully presented, delicious and was so nice to see the chefs cooking it fresh...

A brilliant new addition to the Bath restaurant scene. Absolutely delicious food beautifully presented. We had a wide range of varied small plates and there were a good number of veggie options too, which even the meat eaters were diving into. Each plate looked incredible....

I was recommended to try The Gaff by a fellow foodie who raved about their experience when in town. The food, staff, general ambience of the restaurant was exceptional! If there was another star to leave it would be! Well done to the owners so...

Amazing food, lovely atmosphere and outstanding service. What more is there to say. You must visit, you won't regret it.

We were heading out for a Thursday evening dinner and came across this newly opened restaurant so thought we would try. We were really impressed with the food and the service. Particular highlight was the lamb and crumpet- really delicious! Would recommend and will be...

Stumbled on this recently opened restaurant during a short-break in Bath with my wife. From starter through to dessert, the food was great as was the ambience and the staff. Just a pity we don't live closer! Would highly recommend.

Thought we'd try the newley opened Gaff in Milsom Place. The food is all fabulous - tastes as good as it looks.Massive wine selection and fresh decor. Definetely going to go back when we are in the area again.

Outstanding new GAFF! to the Bath food scene.A high-end restaurant in a world of mediocrity....Bath might have the highest hospitality density for bars restaurants etc in the EU but its NOT always good, so 10 out of 10 for this fine emporium. The restaurant ticks...

Superb restaurant in Bath. My wife and I visited there during the week and were blown away. The way the staff look after you is great, the food is amazing and the feeling of being relaxed makes the experience so much more enjoyable. I would...

Lovely addition to Bath’s food scene. Stunning food and exceptional service. The crème brûlée in particular was a firm favourite

Amazing new restaurant in Bath, highly recommended. Food was incredible and will definitely be going again soon!

Enjoyed a family meal at the newly opened Gaff in Milsom Place. We loved the small plates concept as it meant we could try everything on the menu. A wonderful mix of veggie, meat and fish dishes. The food is all exceptional - tastes every...

The Gaff is a stylish new restaurant in Milsom Place, central Bath. It's the sister restaurant of the highly acclaimed Gaff in Abergavenney, so has a lot to live up to. The concept is small plates of high quality, seasonal produce, and I can confirm...

Bath is very competitive so was blown away to find The Gaff. Food is amazing in a very relaxed setting. Can't recommend it enough. I also like the fact that the kitchen is open planned so I could see my food being cooked in front...

Found this new gem in Milsom Place and went back twice in 1 week! Fantastic menu and the Sunday Roast was incredible! Will 100% be back soon!

Wow - amazing We have eaten before at the Gaff in South Wales, so we’re delighted to see they had opened in Bath. This new Bath restaurant is amazing, great open kitchen so you can see the chefs preparing the food. And as expected the...

I can't speak highly enough of this restaurant. Some friends invited me out to supper there with my wife. Four of us in total. "Small plates" is a new concept I wasn't aware of until recently but I must say, I am really rather keen...

One of the best meals I have had all year. Every plate of food was exceptional and service great too. Bath are very lucky to have a restaurant of this calibre. Very jealous I don’t live more local!

The food was incredible, every dish had its own unique focus, so as we had dish after dish, each one was a refreshing counterpoint to the last. The highlights for me were the sticky lamb from the savoury dishes and the chocolate orange from the...

Incredible food and atmosphere! I’ve been to the Gaff in Abergavenny before so when I heard about one opening in Bath I had to visit. It did not disappoint! We all had a roast with all the trimmings, the beef was cooked beautifully. Make sure...