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Rustico Bistro

2 Margarets Buildings, BA1 2LP, England
01225 310064
Ranked #5 of 256 restaurants in Bath
4.5 of 5 stars 121 Reviews
Price range: 16 AUD - 65 AUD
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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Peace River, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Expected the owner to be the one cooking since we were given rave reviews of his food but it was a couple of young guys doing all the work under supervision. Food was still good. The owner seems to show interest in his women guests and ignores the men. Very small, the main floor seats maybe 15 with some room... More

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Bath, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

I have now been to Rustico Bistro countless times and can say it's possibly THE best Italian restaurant in Bath. The standards are consistently high and the food always delicious. And the service is attentive and lovely. Also, now that we're regulars the managers present us with complimentary garlic bread every time which is a lovely touch - and not... More

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Shawnee, Kansas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

Wonderful! Incredible ingredients, wonderful service. You won't find pizza on the menu here- this place is the real Italian meal.

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London, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012
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Had a wonderful lunch here. Food was delicious, service was good and the price reasonable. Enjoyed it so much I wanted to return before leaving Bath but sadly it closes on a Monday.

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Chicago, Illinois
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Fabulous Italian dinner in bath at this quaint bistro by the royal crescent. You must try the lasagna!

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Leicestershire
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

A group of 6 of us booked a table for Saturday night during the May bank holiday weekend, and had a wonderful evening. The food was absolutely amazing (you must try the salmon carpaccio, I have never tasted such a good starter) and we had a great time looking at all of the photos and antiquities around the restaurant. Service... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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69 reviews 69 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
63 helpful votes 63 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

The food was excellent and the the waiters were very efficient. It really was an authentic Italian restaurant, wish we had one here.

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Hafnarfjordur
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

If you want to eat a really authentic Italian meal in Bath, do go to the Rustico Bistro. The service was excellent and the meal really took us back to Italy. Everything tasted good, whether it was from the regular menu or the specials and reasonably priced.

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

This small friendly restaurant is a treat. Ask for arable upstairs and you will feel like you've walked into the front room. We discovered rustico bistro by accident and are very glad we did. Richard Harries

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012 via mobile

Went for a pre theatre meal so the restaurant was quite empty. The food was a good mix of reworked traditional Italian and British and very tasty. The staff were truly friendly and prompt. Overall a good experience.

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