Henry’s

Somerset, Bath - Modern British - Restaurant - ££

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

Henry Scott’s townhouse restaurant has the poise and understated elegance of the city itself. Its gently worn tables, soothing palette and hidden herb garden are an appealing backdrop to this West Country chef’s thoughtful, precise brand of modern British cooking. His concise menu is understated, with just three choices per course – there’s also a four-course ‘taste’ (including a vegetarian option) where you let the chef decide what you’re eating – and all evidence suggests the kitchen is growing in confidence. Expect interesting flavours and exciting textures but nothing too ‘way out’. Welsh longhorn ravioli with BBQ leeks and tomato, followed by a refreshingly straightforward sea bream fillet with celeriac risotto, radish and langoustine dressing have been uncomplicated successes. Vegetarians miss out not a jot: rosemary maize cake with cucumber, dill and rhubarb salad or tempura broccoli with avocado, onion compote and soy ...

Henry Scott’s townhouse restaurant has the poise and understated elegance of the city itself. Its gently worn tables, soothing palette and hidden herb garden are an appealing backdrop to this West Country chef’s thoughtful, precise brand of modern British cooking. His concise menu is understated, with just three choices per course – there’s also a four-course ‘taste’ (including a vegetarian option) where you let the chef decide what you’re eating – and all evidence suggests the kitchen is growing in confidence. Expect interesting flavours and exciting textures but nothing too ‘way out’. Welsh longhorn ravioli with BBQ leeks and tomato, followed by a refreshingly straightforward sea bream fillet with celeriac risotto, radish and langoustine dressing have been uncomplicated successes. Vegetarians miss out not a jot: rosemary maize cake with cucumber, dill and rhubarb salad or tempura broccoli with avocado, onion compote and soy dressing deserve their place on the carte. No order is complete without the luscious, liqueous dark chocolate tart. Local beers, cider, kombucha and cocktails complement the short, smart wine list.

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VENUE DETAILS

4 Saville Row
Bath
Somerset
BA1 2QPGB

01225 780055

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