The Olive Tree in Bath and North East Somerset

This was one of the best meals we've had. We arrived a bit early and had some cocktails in the hotel bar upstairs from the restaurant. Would recommend as they really have some different and special drinks. Then the restaurant itself was good from the off with attentive, friendly and not too formal service. All the staff seemed to be enjoying their work and understood the food. We had 5 courses with wine pairing. Hard to pick a favourite course as it was all brilliant and we tried some new flavours and ingredients. Would definitely like to go back.

We have had to postpone our booking due to various reasons and it was worth the wait The food was amazing The service impeccable And dietary requirements were catered for …. Right down to the spice level Highly recommended.

The food here is amazing. The tasting menu really impressed and the service was perfect. The staff are incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Such young chefs creating dishes of such high quality is very impressive, I would recommend anyone to go here.

The seasonal 3-course menu (featuring more than three courses!) was a real culinary experience. Each course was magnificent and the whole dining experience was one of the very best. The service was impeccable, unpretentious, friendly and relaxed. The Olive Tree is definitely a restaurant we wish to revisit.

First class food, service and presentation……..what’s not to like! We really enjoyed our first visit here and have already recommended it to our friends. Imaginative menu and personal service from the kitchen staff was a really nice feature.

Excellent food and Service. This restaurant should not be missed. You will definitely not be disappointed and will want to return.

Wonderful, very tasty courses. Attentive staff, especially our young female waitress. Young chefs came out with courses and explained what each one consisted of. Though the room was full, we never had to wait between each course. Lovely staff and ambience. We will return.

In brief, excellent food, knowledgeable friendly service, £160 5 course menu was great. Lovely evening. Busy, popular with good reason. Wine selections: see below - good list. Not sure the wine flight was worth doing. More detail: smoked duck with perfect brioche stood out. Topped with duck heart/offal/truffle, the brioche which was almost brioche in the middle and focaccia crust was amazing. Could have done with a light red aside. Bean course was a light refreshing course with amazing flavour - almost veggie but chicken stick! Deer portion with a salted crust and beautiful cooking with a black pudding was our favourite. The red blend offered was lovely. Choc course with olive oil/sherry was a wonderful mix of temperature and texture - loved it. Drinks: obviously personal taste but (hindsight!) I’d recommend a bottle of decent white for langoustine/trout/beans between 2. A gavi or something would do. And then a glass of red for the meats (course 1 duck which came without wine, and deer). Port was £13 if ordered separately and was nice. What we went for was a 5 drink wine flight (£80/ ea) was something I wouldn’t do again with this selection or wines. The red as above and the 20yo grahams port were lovely but the whites didn’t add much and although I can see why an orange wine was chosen to go with the trout/citrus, it wasn’t a great wine. The kirs we ordered as an aperitif were served as kir royales at £19 each and had far too much cassis. Net result would be </= £198 we paid inc kir (royales) and nicer.

The Delica pumpkin might be one of the best things I've ever eaten!

My daughter and I dined here to celebrate our special birthdays and we could not have had a more incredible experience. All the staff were so friendly, attentive and clearly passionate about their work and giving great service. The food was exquisite and numerous times brought us to silence as we just savoured the tastes and textures. This is food as culinary art and the team’s passion and skill shine through. Cannot thank Penny and the team enough for one of the best nights and definitely the best food we have ever eaten.

Extremely slow and poor service. Food was mediocre and some dishes needed a lot more seasoning. At several moments, we wanted to get the attention of a waiter and not only was often no one there but even when I did get someone’s eye, they quickly forgot. The meal was incredibly slow. Nearly 3 hours for 6 bite sized portions. I left hangry. The truffle was completely tasteless. As in indistinguishable. Speaking as someone who loves truffle, it was like eating shaved tofu. There was no standout dish to speak of. Service was not warm and at times completely absent. And the acoustics make it almost impossible to hold a conversation. When you pay hundreds of pounds per person, at least the food has to be amazing and the service has to be on point. I hate to say but this restaurant is a complete ripoff.

We had a fantastic experience here for our anniversary. Food was delicious and well presented. A lovely table was set aside for our special occasion and we loved the flexibility of the 4,6 and 9 menus. A 4 menu allows you access to any combination of dishes from the 9 menu which was great. 4 is plenty to fill you up! Would love to visit again one day.

My husband and I had a fantastic experience to celebrate our first anniversary. The food is incredible and the chefs serve it to you with an explanation of the ingredients which made it feel really personal. Plus the wine pairing was a lovely addition. If you're unsure about your capacity though I'd probably recommend the 6 dish option - we went for the 9 dish and struggled by the first of the 3 desserts having to take several breaks and not being able to finish the very excellent food, but the serving staff were very tolerant of us and let us take as long as we needed. Sadly I also couldn't finish my wine but if your tolerance is better than mine go for it because they were very tasty and very well paired!

Visited on Saturday evening for my partners birthday whilst staying in the Queensbury.. We enjoyed the 6 course taster menu, and neither could fault any of the dishes at all - the sweetbread was incredible, and the lobster outshone the Fat Duck’s sounds of the sea, not an easy feat (though not entirely comparing with apples).. additionally the staff more than happily accommodated menu alterations for my pregnant partner. Really enjoyed the open dining and lively atmosphere - have encountered similar arrangements in other restaurants that did not have the desired effect, but this was great and elevated the evening! Similar to a few other reviews, there were a couple of occasions when dishes were presented by the chef’s, and the waiting staff weren’t ready to wait - constructive criticism/ room for improvement, not anything that would put a dampener on a visit! And hats off to the young female waitress, very attentive all evening! All in all, good value for money, would recommend, and will be returning upon any future visits to Bath!

A lovely lunch in this special restaurant. The food was flawless and the somm recommended great pairings. A happy customer!

I spent some time looking for a Michelin starred restaurant in the area to celebrate my wife's "special" birthday. I even brought her along, too. The reviews for other restaurants were very mixed, but the Olive Tree reviews were consistently good and our experience was excellent. Each course was beautifully presented and the chefs responsible for each dish came to the table to explain the ingredients and method. It was clear that every one of them loved their work and displayed enthusiasm and passion for their respective creations. I anticipated that one or two of the nine courses might not hit the spot with me, but I was wrong. I loved and savoured each one. If I had a favourite it would be the lobster...or maybe the venison...the chocolate dessert was very good too...you see my problem? By the way, in addition to the nine courses there was also a lovely sweetbread amuse bouche at the beginning and a caramel filled chocolate at the end. Also, home-baked bread rolls accompanied the three main courses. I didn't opt for the wine flight alongside each course as I figured that would be the best part of 2 bottles of wine, but I regretted not having the suggested port with the frozen cheese course (another excellent dish). Top tip, if the waiting staff suggest something, follow their advice. The service was perfect with each course arriving at suitable intervals. The whole experience was about 3 hours in duration (for those needing to plan their evening) and was just about the maximum amount of food that I could comfortably eat. It was one of the very best dining experiences that I have ever had. You will not regret making a booking.

Delicious food, especially the lamb dish and the chocolate and olive oil dessert! Perfect food and wine pairing. A great experience.

Olive Tree restaurant has truly earned its Michelin star. The ambiance is beautiful, complemented by a friendly and attentive staff. The food is exceptional, showcasing high-quality ingredients and innovative dishes. Special thanks to the bartender for crafting delicious cocktails when we weren't in the mood for wine.

Excellent food and service! Professional staff. We've got a chance to visit the kitchen and try alked to the chef. Small kitchen but great food. Wonderful experience!

Highly overrated. Very rude greeting, and manager was extremely pompous and condescending. Atmosphere was very depressing. We were so offended, we left. Manager chased us down and threatened to charge us $300 pounds to our credit card. Outrageous. Beware!

The food was excellent, which should be expected for a Michelin Star restaurant, but the service really impressed me. I wanted "more" for this meal due to the expectation of the rating, and the staff really delivered. They took our lead and engaged when we initiated. The sommelier was a true gem...very thoughtful and attentive. I loved the presentation of the food and timing of the meal. We will talk about Olive Tree for years to come. Bonus Review: The Queensbury Hotel attached the restaurant is spectacular. Highly recommend as well!

This place is one of the best fine-dining restaurants in Bath. They combine local ingredients to create very interesting plates. I remember a chocolate ice cream with olive oil and salt which was great! But also some local vegetables and truffles were amazing. Service and presentation are outstanding. The only problem is that dinner is expensive, so if you want a more affordable experience, go for lunch like I did.

Had a wedding gift, 9 course taster £170pp and we waited for the perfect menu to appear (it's seasonal, we waited 3 seasons) however the two menu items I was most looking forward to were no longer being served as they had been removed weeks prior to our visit. The restaurant itself was so cold I needed to ask for the aircon to be turned off. The decor is poor for a fine dining Michelin star restaurant but the food was very nice but not Michelin star level, food was served by the actual chefs who made.

We went to celebrate our recent wedding so wanted to spend a little more than usual. This Michelin restaurant was amazing from start to finish. Pristine service to the exquisite food. We chose the 6 course set meal and we were not disappointed. We agreed to have the dishes recommend by the head chef even thou they were not what we would normally go for. It was an experience! The lobster course was outstanding and definitely my favourite dish. We have never tried food so full of flavour and plated in such an elegant way. Staff were so attentive and alert to everything. We never had a chance to refill our drinks glass and they checked in throughout our meal. Each course was delivered perfectly with the chef explaining each dish while adding the final touch of finesse. With all the involvement of staff we never felt imposed upon or that it was too much. The seating was arranged perfectly to allow privacy, intimacy and space. The cocktails were delicious too. Highly recommend but it does come at a high price. Worth every penny!!!

A pretty good upscale dining option in Bath, but leaves you to wonder how it got it's Michelin Star. Food was okay but no big WoW factor.

Just incredible. We arrived early but was still greeted with enthusiasm and energy! Perfect experience, the ravioli was my favourite, bread was a close second and the spelt was next!!!! So much taste and we even got to go see inside the kitchen and chat to Chris!!!!! Worth the price!!

We had the 4 course vegetarian tasting menu and liked 2 of the courses. We went there because we had such a great time at two other Michelin star restaurants recently but this one sadly didn't compare to those meals, with the food as well as the service. But we really enjoyed the strawberry and rhubarb dessert though.

Starting with the positives, two dishes on the nine-course menu (the duck and the white asparagus) were absolutely exceptional. I also liked the approach of having the young staff from the kitchen come out and serve individual courses. The vast majority of the staff were friendly and the blonde lady who I assume was the main sommelière was very knowledgeable. Sadly, a few elements didn’t quite match the price tag for us. The wine pairing was something of a disappointment - I felt the menu could definitely have taken a strong, punchy red with some of the last few courses as opposed to the succession of lighter, fragrant wines that were on offer. It just felt a bit uninspired, especially the port pairing with dessert. The dark haired lady with the glasses serving a lot of the wines obviously wasn’t having her best day. She was brusque to the point of being rude, explained the wines far too quickly and was difficult to understand. I also didn’t appreciate being left for 20 minutes after arrival without any interaction with the staff. This would have been a good time to serve some amuse bouche. In general, the courses were a tad rushed thereafter. Bread was only served after the first three courses, which was a shame because a lot of delicious sauces went to waste (courses served without a spoon). The restaurant was also very cold (air con on overdrive)? Price-wise, this restaurant equals its peers in many continental European city centres and I just didn’t feel it measured up. Bath has a fantastic restaurant scene, but after a few days of great meals in small, independent restaurants, I was expecting something more from The Olive Tree. I hate to sound overcritical but when you pay over EUR 800 for a meal out for two, you really pay attention to details.

I changed the rating of your restaurant from two to one. First of all, I do not think that anything in my review was “personal” or “lacking balance.” I, as a paying customer at your restaurant, reserve the right to express my personal, subjective taste and experience. If I did not sense the scent of truffle or thought your cheese was too salty, it does not matter whether they are from Australia or are 36 months old. Also, I don’t think my impressions were unfounded as I also see several reviews here of customers who also thought the dishes were generally salty. When I wrote this review, I was offering my genuine feedback not only for others but also for your restaurant. I understand you take great pride in the quality of your food, but I was taken aback by your response - insulting customers who present critiques - which really demonstrates the lack of care and basic respect for your customers. I’m not saying that everything about my experience was terrible; I actually thought the wine cellar near the entrance gave off a really nice scent and touch to the place. So rather than trying to ‘blame’ your customers for their experience, please take these comments as a chance to improve your restaurant for the better. We ordered 5 courses, but the food was generally salty and the egg truffle that replaced the beef tongue was really bad. The truffle has no scent and the cheese is salty. I don't know how they got a Michelin rating because the staff wasn't friendly and didn't really care when pouring the sauce. After finishing 5 dishes, dessert didn't come out for about 15 minutes, so I was in a bad mood because it took a long time after I told the staff. As for the food, the raspberry dessert was the most delicious. 5 courses cost £68 7 courses cost £85

We had an amazing experience at the Olive Tree. I was so happy to find a vegan Taster Menu and The Olive Tree certainly did not disappoint. The attention to detail, the hospitality staff and of course the food were all amazing. We had such a wonderful evening and couldn't fault it at all. Despite there being a big group dining as well, we were attended to just as equally. Everyone on the team deserves recognition for making the experience wonderful.

This restaurant is dear to me, we had our wedding lunch here and have returned for the wedding anniversary. Food is excellent, same as the service and ambiance.

went for a celebratory results lunch, disappointed with the food, ordered the monkfish which was extremely salty and when brought up this to the waiter he simply took it away and ignore the issue with no apology , until we asked about it later which he responded ‘sorry the chef agrees it’s too salty’ and didn’t remake it or comp anything… also was served bread on seeds which were used by another table the day before, during covid to find this out was shocking and unhygienic… same with the chocolate which was served on communal cocoa nibs later we emailed the restaurant and received a blunt reply. wouldn’t recommend sadly

Our dinner at the Olive Tree was incredible! The food was delicious, and the service was amazing! We loved meeting the different chefs as they brought out each course. We did the wine pairing, and the Somolier was incredible. She chose amazing wines and described each of them so well. I would highly recommend a dinner at the Olive Tree while in Bath.

amazing experience, some ambient music would have been my only note. beyond amazing food, small bite sized portions as expected from the savory experience, but the rye bread was a nice addition to the menu

Das Beste aus der britischen Küche, raffiniert, vielleicht etwas zu prätentiös und gekünstelt, aber geschmacklich hervorragen.

Pessimo servizio. Una cameriera versava l’acqua con i cappotti che intanto aveva preso ad altri ospiti. Nessuno ci ha spiegato il menù e il vino. Peraltro a noi sembrava di tappo ma la “sommelier” ha detto che andava bene. Era il giorno di Pasqua e ci aspettavamo un menù di livello adeguato alla stella. Era invece davvero molto basico con qualche punta di scenografia … pentoloni con salsette varie. Lo sconsiglio vivamente

Elegant looking food , well decorated plates and excellent sauces . However very small overpriced portions. Michelen at the extreme ! I had 3 courses at £60 and my wife had 6 courses at £140. Both were a joke, and we are not even big eaters . You should at least double each portion ?

We enjoy taster menus and pairing wine. My family and I had the 9 course meal today and the service was friendly but not great, for a £1000+ meal for four you don’t want to be topping up your own water. The food was nice, but there were a few dishes that we didn’t love. The point that got me the most was how ungenerous they were with the pairing wine, normally the glasses are more generous and a second glass of the one wine you like - not at the Olive Tree. In summary, nice, fair price, but not exceptional.

Really great dinner, staff were excellent, food was incredible, fresh wasabi was such a lovely touch and would 100% recommend

A wonderfully deliscious fine dining experience delivered with great attention and expertise. The tasting menu beautifully complemented by the thoughtful and creative wine pairing. A real Joy!

An excellent dinner at this restaurant. From the waiting service to the food, everything was perfect. Every dish was deliciously prepared and beautifully presented, and each mouthful was filled with an explosion of flavour and texture. A special mention to Andreas, who was an excellent host and is an asset for the restaurant.

The tasting menu (9) was superb. I would question some of the wine pairings but that's part of the fun! Best Tokay I've had. Jerusalem artichoke dish was fantastic. Very friendly service.

We visited the Olive Tree as part of an overnight stay at The Queensberry Hotel for my birthday. This was our first visit. We opted for the Spring Taster Menu with the wine pairing. We were very pleased with our choice, the food was wonderful and the service excellent. The forced rhubarb with frozen driftwood cheese was one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. Was served homemade chocolates with Happy Birthday written in chocolate on the plate which was a lovely touch. The atmosphere was casual and most enjoyable.

Loved everything about this place ! Have always heard great things from friends and at last managed to get a table. The food was fantastic along with impeccable service. Buzzy atmosphere made it a fab night. Will definitely return

We very much enjoyed the 6 course tasting menu, I especially enjoyed the vegetarian options (there fermented carrot ravioli might be the best vegetarian meal I have ever had). There were a few areas that pulled down the overall rating despite the chefs doing a stand out job. The waiting staff were very frantic all night, barely stopping to engage and on some occasions actually running through the restaurant, we managed to remain pretty chilled but it was off putting and seemingly unnecessary. The room we were in was cold and to maintain a comfortable temperature I had to wear my scarf for most of the evening and finally the bathrooms had an unpleasant odour and had run out of drying cloths (we acknowledge that the latter could be more to do with the hotel but at an establishment such as this I would expect them to be checked regularly) For the price these small niggles are enough to bring down the overall experience we had, but I must congratulate the chef who developed the carrot dish, wow!

Always outstanding! Everything top notch, service is fantastic, friendly, very attentive and not stiff! Cannot recommend to pay a visit when in Bath. It's an absolute treat. PS: Try the "Islands Chocolate" dessert - you won't regret it.

Lovely menu, courses are just the right size for 9 without being too full. Great service. Definitely worth the star!

We enjoyed the 6 course tasting menu especially the deer course which was our favourite overall We were 2 couples celebrating 2 birthdays and a wedding anniversary. Overall the experience was enjoyable but slightly marred by a very noisy table next to us which made conversation difficult. We enjoyed our coffee and chocolates in the lounge. Lovely and peaceful !

If you want to make someone feel special this is the place to go. The food is excellent and the staff are knowledgeable. More importantly from the moment you enter you are made to feel relaxed and very welcome. Service is attentive and friendly.

Tasting menus can be tricky to negotiate but the Olive Tree has the right attitude catering to customers tastes. Often it is a like it or leave it attitude but not so here. Firstly, you can have the full nine courses, six or even just four and it doesn't stop there as there are a few variations across the various menus which they are happy to allow you to choose from. Or as in my wife's case she is not a fan of goat’s cheese which was part of one of the dishes, the chefs were only too happy to substitute another cheese in its place. I went for the nine courses which actually turned out to be eleven courses. As well as the nine courses form the menu there was an appetiser, a really nice bread course and an extra chocolate treat after the 3 dessert courses. Each of the courses are truly unique and considering the ingredients, preparation and the number of staff I believe it represents good value. The creativity in dishes such as Jerusalem artichoke, Exmoor caviar, hazelnuts and maple syrup or Islands chocolate with Manni olive oil and Pedro Ximenez are pure skill. Impossible to choose even a favourite dish from first, second or third courses. As well as the nine courses I also went for the nine tasting wines which is always a gamble and maybe if I visit again I would choose my own wine as there were perhaps three out of the nine which I didn’t like but wine and how it tastes is unique to each individual. The staff were all wonderful and knowledgeable but my only criticism would be that each course seemed rushed and with little or no time between each dish let alone the courses and the descriptions and tasting notes for the wines were delivered at machine gun speed.

It was an amazing experience. This is something that you have to do at least once in a while. The service, the food, everything was exceptional.

Service absolutely first class. Restaurant experience not stuffy unlike some. Comfortable seats given best seats in house 50th anniversary.Food fine think we both chose the odd wrong dish our problem. Wine good value.

The Olive Tree has been a favourite of ours for some years. It was a little sad when a year or so ago it fell short of its norm on a one-off occasion, but last week's meal was right back to the top-class restaurant that it is. Bath has no shortage of excellent restaurants. The Olive Tree is unique among them, offering its full imaginative cuisine over 3, 4, 6 or 9 courses, each one as exciting on the eye as it is on the palette. My wife is pescatarian/vegetarian and was allowed to choose between three menus over the six courses we went for, making it easy for her to enjoy an uncompromisingly excellent meal. Aside from the cuisine, of which I can only say, go there and enjoy it, the wine list caters for the higher and more modest ends of preferences. And the restaurant is very informal by comparison to other high-end restaurants. Jeans and fairly casual dress is normal, but some customers do dress up more. And the service perfectly balances a relaxed informal friendliness with the courtesy and knowledgable staff you would expect from this type of establishment. For us, six courses was perfect for our appetites. The portion size is perfect, and we walked away feeling exactly as the chef would want - neither stuffed, nor wanting more. The flexibility over the number of courses makes it easy to visit on many types of occasion. Of course, no-one would describe the restaurant as cheap, and, for most people, this is not a restaurant for every-day eating, but the pricing sits comfortably in the more modest end of the top-class restaurant scale. As for dishes, I refuse to highlight any of them - everything was perfect, and the staff will explain each one if you wish. Nothing will disappoint, I expect. Overall, I could not recommend The Olive Tree more if you're looking for top class cuisine at Michelin-star level, in an informal but delightful setting.

Fantastic! Everything was great. Excellent service. Very considered and well curated wine list. Food was exceptional. To pick a highlight is difficult but the sauce for the langoustine was possibly the best sauce I’ve enjoyed anywhere ever, including many other Michelin starred restaurants. Go there, you will not regret it.

My husband and I were fortunate enough to visit the Olive Tree for the 9 course tasting menu. If there were six stars for food and service I would give them! This was the most amazing food we had ever experienced. Teaming with flavours and textures that we had never experienced. I particularly enjoyed the langoustine course, and my husband the fallow deer and beetroot. We loved the tonka bean parfait for desert. The staff looked after us very well and we enjoyed a cocktail at the upstairs bar before our meal. Mine was non Alcoholic as I’m pregnant, but it was still beautiful. We will never forget this meal, and would recommend this special place very highly.

A really amazing night. Service impeccable and friendly. Restaurant could be a bit cosier...food is awesome. Had the "nine" tasting menu. Many 10 out 10 dishes....especially the deer, the spelt and the chocolate dessert. Would have given full marks for the food had it not been that some dishes were underseasoned (trout especially). But this place is brilliant and well priced for a Michelin star venue.

Absolutely delicious. Staff were excellent and each course was explained in terms of ingredients and origin of ingredients.

A brilliant evening to celebrate a birthday – the food was excellent, the staff were so kind and helpful and the overall experience was fantastic. Would highly recommend.

Excellent service, food and wine. The sommelier was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. My partner and my dietary needs were catered for without a fuss. We both thoroughly enjoyed the experience

Outstanding food and very friendly service.

Nine with wine; I didn’t read the menu just trusted the Team. Absolutely outstanding - immaculate, enthusiastic (young chefs serving the dishes they have made) and friendly service, knowledgeable without being intrusive. Beautiful food and a broad spectrum. Jerusalem artichoke a standout (caviar and maple syrup mind blowing). I’ve read some reviews suggesting poor desserts - wrong! The chocolate with Manni olive oil and cocoa nib ice cream probably the overall best dish. And great wine pairings - from British pinot noir, Sicilian orange wine, champagne, port and more. Solo dining can be an odd experience but not here and there was a lovely buzz about the place with all diners enjoying the experience. Terrific.

The food and service was second to none, we had a very nice time the only thing I have to say is maybe improve the decor. Grey seems to be the interior colour of choice at the moment, being a graphic designer I have my doubts about this. When there are millions of vivid and brilliant colours nature gives us, we humans choose grey. The colour scheme does not have to be garish or loud, but just the right balance of colour's to add atmosphere to the room.

Gorgeous little spot. Great hospitality and service. And the food was delicious. To be honest, for a place with a Michelin star, I found the set lunch menu more than reasonably priced. We will be back!

We had the 4 tasting menu. We arrived to have a cocktail in the bar. The cocktails were very good but not in a nice glass which was a shame. It was beautifully decorated but not very comfortable. Staff were helpful, welcoming and knowledgeable. The restaurant was a little like sitting in a corridor, again not very comfortable. It’s a shame the duck wasn’t on the menu for me. I don’t eat beef and that includes Veal and venison both on the menu. I loved the langoustine dish and the chocolate lips were wonderful. I thought the staff that brought the meals and their commentary of the dishes seemed nervous and inexperienced. A couple of the dishes were presented on corn and shells which at first we thought were edible but they weren’t. This seemed very odd and not attractive either. We ended up spitting it out. Although some dishes were delicious I didn’t feel there was enough to temp me again.

We’d a great time at this restaurant! I got the nine course menu with wine pairings, which made the experience even better. The langoustine plate did bring me back in time to a restaurant (that no longer exists) where I used to taste something similar...

9 courses of just wow! First time ever at a Michelin star restaurant so was not sure what to expect! But just wow! The attention to detail by the staff, the food was just absolutely amazing the flavours, the presentation everything just blew me away!...

All fantastic, food great, service impeccable ,well worth the trip down from Staffordshire, will be returning next year.

Chris Cleghorn's Olive Tree restaurant is an absolute pleasure to experience. My wife and I had the nine course taster menu, and it was the best Michelin star meal I have had. The staff are amazing, the kitchen staff themselves serve the food and give...

Difficult to fault. Great food with some innovative flavour combinations. Excellent service without being too formal.

We had the 9 course taster menu. Super food with amazing combination of flavours. Very friendly and helpful staff who described each course and paired wine.

Great spot. Lovely location in Bath with a talented team of chefs. All dishes had an element of surprise, a twist that the tastebuds first questioned and then delighted at. 3% more confidence from this young team and they’re there. They’re good enough to conduct...

Whilst staying at the Queensberry Hotel, we ate in the Olive Tree for a birthday celebration. The six course taster menu was outstanding, the service impeccable and we really enjoyed how the young chefs brought out each course that they had personally prepared, and explained...

Beautiful imaginative food, without any pretension, served by friendly staff in a classically modern dining room. Price matched the quality of the dinner, which was outstanding.

We ate in the Olive Tree restaurant whilst staying at the Queensbury Hotel, of which it is part. We loved the food, from start to finish but one of the highlights for me was the chocolate dessert, with olive oil and a sherry sauce. The...

After reading the reviews I was pretty reluctant to go. As they seem to be so hit and miss we thought we’d try the ‘taste of winter menu’ because if it was underwhelming it wasn’t much to loose out on. But we was proved so...

We had an absolutely wonderful meal. Every course of the 6 course menu we had was delicious but for me the lobster and the chocolate dessert were outstanding. My husband loved the venison. The staff were extremely helpful and knowledgeable and I particularly enjoyed the...

Our 2nd visit to this superb little restaurant, it just gets better ! We chose the six plate taster menu with wine pairings. Every plate was superb, presented beautifully with an excellent wine pairing , described at every plate by a member of the cooking...

We had the vegetarian, vegan and Pescatarian, menus. Standout dishes: Artichoke, bread, lobster, spelt, chocolate, pineapple. Challenging dishes: cheese & Rhubarb. The attention to detail and execution is superb, however we felt this may have come at the expense of some flavour (vegetarian dishes). The...

This was one of the best meals we have had. Fine dining but with a lovely relaxed atmosphere. The staff were all wonderful and we had the pleasure of meeting Chris Cleghorn and his team after dinner. We had the 6 course tasting menu with...

Another thoroughly enjoyable visit the Olive Tree. We think we have visited the hotel 18 times now , which must include more than 10 trips down the stairs to the restaurant. The excellent front of house team is led by the charming Aisling Bury who...

We had gone to the Olive tree for our wedding anniversary dinner. They had a proper vegetarian Course Menu. Also certain vegetables, cheese and eggs my husband does not consume, they made the changes for my husband. I chose a 6 course menu and my...

What a remarkable and totally memorable lunch we had on Saturday at the Olive Tree, Bath. We have had this restaurant on our list for a while, and we were definitely not disappointed. We selected 6 plates from the menu (9 in total), being two...

Faultless experience. Staff were tremendous, food was exceptional. Absolute pleasure, thanks to all

Really great cozy restaurant in Bath with great tastes. The sweetbread and the islands chocolate with olive oil were amazing. Sommelier Ashley is a delightful person making the whole experience better. Definitely recommend it.

We ate here with friends, and had a brilliant time. The food is delicious, service outstanding and just reinforces why this lovely restaurant has a Michelin star….perfect

As residents of The Queensbury Hotel (a gem) we dined at Olive Tree Restaurant last night for my husband’s birthday, chosing 6 courses from the tasting menu. What a stunning evening. From each and every member of the team who individually layered their knowledge and...

An absolute perfect and delicious experience. Each course was simply exceptional in every way. The ambience is unique, cozy and inviting to enjoy every single minute. Can’t wait to return. Unique experience!

I had Christmas lunch at the Olive Tree with my son and husband. We have never before had Christmas Day lunch at a resturant so had high expectations. We were not disappointed. We started by having cocktails in the bar. I dont drink alcohol but...

Just incredible. I have never tasted food this exquisite. The service was exceptional and the atmosphere was perfect. Just perfection.

During our very short visit to Bath, we stopped in for a lovely, relaxing dinner at the Olive Tree Restaurant. We both had the nine course tasting menu and my husband had the paired wines (which I, of course, had to taste too!). I love...

An exceptional evening spent here celebrating our marriage. Andreas was an excellent host who was very knowledgable and provided a perfect ambience to the evening. The food was exceptional, wine pairings were perfectly matched. Would highly recommend this place to others looking for fine dining in Bath.

This is a very fine restaurant that feels relatively informal and is priced very reasonably for a Michelin-star establishment. I am happy to have nine courses but my wife gets impatient, so their four-course tasting menu was a wonderful opportunity for me to enjoy the...

The food was very well presented and delicious. The place was clean and tidy plus the ambiance was very calm and relaxing. It was a good value for money. Thank you to all the friendly and hardworking staff. They were all professionals. My partner and...

We were at the Olive Tree for New Years Eve. They presented a nine course tasting menu and it was excellent. All the dishes were beautifully prepared and presented. The food is innovative and as such though we did not all like every dish the...

Best food we have ever had. Every course was incredible inclusive of the wine pairing which was truly inspired. We have been to Michelin starred restaurants before but this place was great. Can’t wait to come back.

We had the NYE nine-course tasting menu with wine flight. It was superb from start to finish. The food was well prepared, beautifully presented and well worth its Michelin star. Drinks in the hotel bar beforehand were equally as good. The pacing of the dishes...

The food was very good, just what we would expect from a Michelin rated restaurant. We enjoyed each and every course - so very well thought out, flavour, colour, textures. The down side for us was front of house as I had to ask for...

We treated ourselves to lunch. I have the Autumn vegetarian menu and my wife had the 'normal' menu. The staff were friendly and discrete, quite a few couples there as well. The starter and portions were not massive - ate the bread gratefully - however...

After several visits to the Olive Tree over the years I was left extremely disappointed after my recent visit, concluding that this restaurant does not deserve to retain its Michelin star unless it does a complete overhaul of its senior front of house. We were left to serve our own wine when our female server/sommelier vacated the dining room for a length of time and the male serving the other room watched us serve and didn’t even think to step in. It is a great shame as the food and chefs serving were amazing but their senior wait staff completely tainted the evening. On a side note the female toilets had run out of hand towels on the first visit and on the second visit still hadn’t been replenished with nothing to dry your hands with. When you’re paying £200+ per head (we decided to pay the service charge purely for the kitchen’s sake) you expect a much higher standard of service and I won’t be dining at Olive Tree again.

I visited The Olive Tree solo during the Christmas season 2023 and had an amazing meal and experience. Started off with a drink in The Q Bar, which I highly recommend. The team is incredibly knowledgeable about cocktails and treated me so kindly. I was...