Raphael Restaurant is a modern european restaurant in Crescent, Bath. Rated 4.7 stars from 849 Google reviews. Known for precision cooking and attentive, knowledgeable staff. Best for dinner and lunch. Price range: ££.
Raphael Restaurant is rated 4.7★ on Google (849 reviews) and 4.6★ on TripAdvisor (1,552 reviews) — a consistent rating across both platforms.
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Raphael Restaurant
Across 809 rated reviews, 94% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.7★ |
| Reviews | 849 |
| 1-star share | 1.5% |
| Best for | Lunch |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“Friendly service and great choice of music for relaxing ambience.”
“Highly recommend this place, Staff,Food,Wine and all.”
“Small touches - like freshly baked bread from the kitchen - just yummy.”
Consistently rated across Google and TripAdvisor
2,401 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
Raphael Restaurant executes modern European cooking with care, pairs it with a thoughtful wine list, and staff who time the meal and remember regulars.
Book if you want modern European cooking executed with care and staff who know the wine list and remember you.
About Raphael Restaurant
Modern European cooking done with real confidence sits closer to the top of Bath's restaurant scene than most places dare aim. Scallops draw the most consistent praise, followed by the fillet steak, and the Sunday roast and pie have their own loyal following. Duck keeps appearing in reviews too, cooked to the kind of standard that brings people back within months. The bread that arrives at the start is worth noting on its own. Staff handle allergies without fuss, adapt dishes when asked, and remember returning faces — the waiter who recognised a guest on their third visit in six months says something about how this place runs. Servers know the menu and the wine list in equal measure, and the Sancerre has been called out by name as a pairing worth trusting. The lunch set offers serious value for a room that earns its dinner reputation.
Raphael Restaurant earns its romantic reputation through both atmosphere and a serious wines and cocktails — the kind of place where a dinner for two tends to extend well past dessert.
In the last 90 days, Raphael Restaurant has drawn 38 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — recent momentum that is one of the signals behind its place on the hot list.
What Stands Out
Precision cooking
Reviewers praise scallops, fillet steak, duck and sole cooked to exacting standards, with duck and pork described as 'incredible' and sea bass as 'one of the best'.
Attentive, knowledgeable staff
Staff accommodate allergies without fuss, time meals for pre-show diners, remember regulars by name, and are described as 'knowledgeable about the menu and wine list'.
Curated wine list
Wine selection draws repeated admiration and is paired thoughtfully with the menu; reviewers note specific pairings like Sancerre with sole.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Raphael Restaurant
Raphael Restaurant in Crescent, Bath welcomes solo diners, with a casual yet special atmosphere where the music and acoustics support conversation. The lunch set offers value, and the wine list is curated to complement the menu without pretension.
Raphael Restaurant in Bath requires reservations for dinner, particularly on weekends and for pre-show meals. Lunch reservations are also recommended. The reward for planning ahead is a meal timed seamlessly by staff who know the menu and wine list.
Raphael Restaurant in Bath is known for scallops, fillet steak, duck, sole and sea bass, all cooked with precision. Reviewers also rave about the freshly baked bread served before the menu and desserts like the raspberry tart.
Raphael Restaurant in Bath accommodates allergies and dietary requirements without fuss. Staff are attentive to needs communicated on arrival and cook fresh to cater for them.
Raphael Restaurant in Crescent, Bath balances intimacy with energy, with attentive service and precision cooking that feels both casual and special. The curated wine list and thoughtfully timed meals make it ideal for celebrations.
Raphael Restaurant in Bath has a casual yet upscale atmosphere where the music and acoustics are calibrated so conversation flows easily. The room feels intimate but energetic, with staff who are attentive yet unobtrusive.
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Hot Score: 52/100 · ranked October 2026
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