This was a last minute decision for an evening out and it turned out to be amazing. Lovely intimate feeling restaurant space – felt like we'd been invited into a… read more family dining room to share their evening meal. Food was spectacularly tasty, service attentive but...More

  It is a small restaurant. We sat in the room as you come in but there is a downstairs area too. Usual unattractive 1970's Italian decor so just come for… read more the food which is simple but delicious. We ate at another excellent restaurant nearby for...More

  Great food, great atmosphere, great service in this quaint little bistro. Not a lot else to say other than they serve the best lasagne I’ve ever had and the best… read more tiramisu I’ve ever had! Magnifico!!

  This is a lovely little Italian restaurant near the Royal Crescent. We chose this place after a recommendation from family, and we weren’t disappointed. The food was simple yet delicious… read more – full of flavours and beautifully presented. The portions were generous, so we definitely didn’t feel hungry afterwards! The service was attentive and polite; I cannot fault it in any way. I’d recommend this restaurant to friends of authentic Italian food looking for a quiet, intimate restaurant. Looking forward to visiting again whenever we return to Bath.

  My partner booked a table for us for valentines day. It was perfect. Lovely atmosphere, attentive staff, great wine and heavenly food! We even got a free rose at the… read more end of our meal, a really nice touch. Definitely would return and highly recommend.

  The menu is simple and traditional, which is exactly what you want when you’re hungry . Everything is fresh and tasty, served promptly at a reasonable price. During the Covid… read more crisis it’s great to be able to eat outdoors,

  We visited this restaurant having seen it during our wandering in the morning. We received a warm welcome. The food was delicious and the staff very friendly. Nothing was too… read more much trouble. We really enjoyed our lunch. Thank you.

  Cheerful cosy atmosphere and really great eating. From pan to table it's about 4 metres, so you get the sizzle in the background without it being in-your-face show-off cheffing.… read more The best Italian since we were in Lecce. Our party of four was placed by the...More

  Dropped in for Lunch and could not have had a better experience. A great team only matched by delicious, authentic Italian food. Highly recommend.

  We had a great meal at this coozy Italian restaurant in Bath. Food was good and the staff and environment were very welcoming. We wouldn’t hesitate going back

  The loveliest of evenings – the food was absolutely outstanding, best pasta we have ever had! Service was impeccable, and the atmosphere so friendly and warm. Can’t wait to book… read more to visit again. Thank you.

  First let me say that the food was very good and reasonably priced. That being said, the staff and I think one of the owners were not friendly and… read more fairly dismissive. After we were served they did not check on us and did not offer...More

  Went with my wife and daughter and loved this place. I was recommended it by an Italian friend of mine who thinks it is the most authentic Italian restaurant in… read more Bath and it did not disappoint. We shared anti pasta starters, bruschetta and garlic bread...More

  We loved this place so much last year we chose to go there again for Valentine's Day. The food is wonderful and the service is spot on. We were in… read more Italy in October and this place really took me back to the beautiful places we...More

  We found this great restaurant when exploring Bath. The food was amazing, location lovely and staff helpful and friendly. Highly recommend it!

  Stumbling upon Rustico Bistro was a highlight of my weekend in Bath! Located near the Royal Crescent, tucked away from the hubbub of the city centre, this is the place… read more to go for simply stunning and stunningly simple Italian cuisine. Best of all, the staff...More

  First visit to this restaurant and what a delight. Excellent all round from the service to the wine to the food. Would highly recommend and will definitely return. The cream… read more sauce on the Chicken Fettuccini was one of the finest I have tasted. The house...More

  This amazing Italian bistro down a side street near The Crescent, Bath. Wonderful staff,friendly and funny too. The food was so good that we revisited it again the next night.… read more

  Booked for an evening meal whilst in Bath and so glad we did!

There isn’t a vast menu, but plenty of choice. We actually went for a pasta… read more dish between us as a starter, home made tortelli with Italian sausage, cheese and peas in a delicious tomato sauce. It was a stunning dish.

My husband had the lasagne for main, he was in raptures and compared it to a dish eaten a few years ago in Bologna. Tiramisu completed the meal, again faultless.

This is a rustic Italian, warm and attentive service with excellent quality food. When you go in it doesn’t look flash, don’t let that put you off though!

It felt covid safe with plenty of distance between tables, menus being sprayed and wiped between uses and the ubiquitous hand sanitiser.

We’d definitely seek this restaurant out if we visit Bath again.

  My wife and l make an annual visit to Bath and always eat at this great little Italian restaurant. The food is good honest Italian food and with good service.

  Cozy, friendly and delicious! Can’t miss! We found while walking and was a great surprise. Great service.

  Such an amazing little gem! I found this restaurant from looking on trip advisor and was not disappointed. The portion sizes were huge and the food was so tasty.… read more I loved the family feel to this restaurant and also that the kitchen is open plan...More

  We came across this lovely restaurant by chance we went in and had there set lunch good was lovely very good value the owner was very nice we will visit… read more again

  A rainy summer evening was just the time to visit this – as advertised – cosy and welcoming restaurant. The upstairs can only manage a few tables so we… read more were downstairs in the basement. Unfortunately, this does not present well; there is something claustrophobic and...More

  Enjoyed some excellent Italian food from the set lunch menu. It was freshly cooked and tested really good. Only gripe would be slightly pricey glass of wine.

  We were recommended Rustico by our hotel and tried it one night. The previous reviews are all spot on. It’s a really friendly, small, local restaurant with a great menu… read more and specials every night. All the ingredients were high quality and the pasta main courses were delicious. Excellent service and a really interesting list of well priced Italian wines. I’d thoroughly recommend it and would go again if in Bath.

  We were staying near the Royal Crescent Bath and wanted an evening meal near to our rental flat. Everything about Rustico Bistro was first class. The service, the ambience and… read more the food was superb. I had the fish special which came with vegetables and potatoes...More

  Splendidly welcoming intimate Italian restaurant. Family style service with good simple nourishing and well prepared dishes – even the garlic bread is special!

  Great little find, homely feel, good food (and not a large menu which is always a good sign). You will be fine here even if you suffer from any gluten… read more or dairy allergies, although the menu is not huge, you are bound to find something...More

  We had lunch here in a nearly empty restaurant, but the food was good. Superbly fried calamari and lovely fresh pasta followed by tiramisu – memories of Italy. One friend… read more had sea bream which was beautifully prepared