If there was a bar that most encapsulated the Bristol spirit then Renatos it is, like Bristol it is…read moreunpretentious but super cool, full of an eclectic mixture of people and run by the same family (The Renato family) for decades. The drinks are reasonably priced and there is always a good selection, in the bar area you can order a pizza which is cooked fresh there and then and they serve the delicious pizza right into the early hours, it's a popular after work, after gig/theatre bar and it is without doubt my favourite bar in Bristol - I hope that in 20 years time I'm still eating pizza and drinking pints of cider in Renatos

Right next to the Old Vic, Renatos is a pin in the map of good places to go in Bristol. With a…read morereally nice atmosphere and fairly cheap prices, open fire in the winter and walls entirely adorned with theatre posters or signed photos of various actors from over the years, this is an excellent bar/restaurant which is really worth a look in. I've frequented it many times, perhaps a few too many whilst I was still at college, and the late night pizzas really are quite a selling point - all night they'll serve the traditional and very high quality pizzas to their gradually drunker clientelle. You can take your pick with seating - there's a comfy room with sofas, and the aforementioned fire, to the left of the bar, or else the main room with the poster wallpapered walls has tables, chairs and benches. Without fail getting a seat is always a bit of an art when I've been here, but that's more part of Renatos' charm rather than a failing. Come here more than once and you'll see the same staff - it's a closely run family business. They also own the restaurant across the road (which has the same name), which is a far more traditional restaurant affair and has a wider variety on the menu than just pizza. Both sides of the road are a must.

Arrived at 930pm (they close at 10) no reservation. Hoping they would seat us. They were gracious…read moreand welcoming. We were seated quickly. Pastas and salads for dinner tonight. Pasta is prepared with care. Very flavorful Wonderful service and experience all around.

This was some of the best Italian food I had while in the UK. This is in the heart of bath and is…read moreeasily walkable. The ambiance of the restaurant is very intimate it would be a great place for couples or a group of friends. The service was amazing the workers were very attentive and assured we were satisfied from the start to the end of the meal. The signature cocktails were delicious and had a heavy pour. The food itself had quite big portions and was absolutely delicious. We got a couple appetizers which were delicious along with complimentary bread service. For desert we split a tiramisu which was okay. The desert highlight though was the sorbet which was absolutely scrumptious and super refreshing.

Very nice restaurant right between the circus and the crescent in Bath. The food is very good and…read moreso is the service. I was very lucky that one of the specials was Prosecco cheesecake as dessert. One of the best cheesecakes I've ever had. I had pork and my wife steak. Both very good. Can only give them 5 stars. We will be back.

Stumbled upon this as we explored Bath. My partner had fettuccine Rustico and it was sublime. I had…read morethe lunch special of fettuccine Bolognese with bruschetta (only £8.95!) which was also excellent. It's a tiny space but cozy and the chef is right there with us. Highly recommend.

Have been to nthis place numerous times, and have had a very good meal whether it was lasagne or…read morepizzza ect. However last night my friend and I decided to have the Steak peppata. I cut into my steack and notuce a thick piece of grizzle running through the middle. Having cut this out and the fat around the outside I was left with a mediocre piece of meat. I noticed that my friends steak was a lot thicker and juicer and looke3d 10oz. Mine looked more like 6oz. He said it tasted very nice. However mine did not, it was very chewy. I called the manager over to complain and he said that all meat was the same from the same butcher and then said to me that he would give me their butchers telephone number to complain to him. Now that is something, me complain to a restaurants supplier. I could not explain ton him that it was up to me to complain. After a heated discussion the manager then said that he would cook me another steak which I declined. He then went into the kitchen and came out with 3 steaks sealed saying to look and see how good they were. Yes of course they were good, mine was not and that was the one we were talking about. I tried to explain this to him that those may have been ok but mine was not and he kept on about how his meat came from a very good butcher. I told him that if I paid £24.50 for a sirlion then I expected a decent sirlion what I got was a piece of meat from a sizzler pub that charged £9.50. He did take the price of the steak of the bill but that was refused by me as that was not the point. My friend then made a compromise and we would not pay for the steak but give the money for waiters gratuities. However I shall not be going back t o this restaurant again. Its a pity because the other times have been enjoyable and decent food.

This place is an absolute gem of a restaurant ! We were very warmly greeted by the lovely bleached…read moreblonde Italiano waitress. Who immediately reconised my mother (she's been once before). After the greetings we got down to the very Bristolion tradition of consuming Thatchers Gold. Thankfully they had these in abundance from a large bottle at a not to shabby 3.50. There is a fantastic reasonably priced wine menu, we just didn't fancy it. Decor wise this place is tastefully done but it aint gonna blow your brains out ! Lots of neutral colours. Which for me is just fine. Cause I came to eat not look at the walls ! And eat we did oh yes ! We started with prochitto with melon and calamari. All perfect the calamari was particularly good with a melt on yer tounge texture. For mains my missus opted for the sea food tomatoe pasta dish. Cant remember the name but it was a proper party on the taste buds. I had the Casa pizza which was sublime. I dont normally do pizza eating out but afer seeing a neighbouring tables come I opted and my word am I glad I did. Its was the best pizza ive had in years! Topped off with a limochella shot for dessert this was one unforgettably good meals that didn't break the bank. Oh, and did I mention that the service was great ?

Overall the place, staff and food was lovely. We had a chance to speak with the owner and chefs…read morewife about the building and history of the area. Make sure you're hungry when you go.

I wasn't too sure about this place as it seems very small when you enter, but it turns out that…read morethey have an upstairs area as well, although we didn't get up there as there was a table available in the window, which was just as well as it filled up pretty quickly after we sat down. Our order was taken very quickly and I was impressed by the range of dishes on the menu; it is definitely a cut above the usual Italian restaurant fare. I had the Fregula di Frutti di Mare to start, which was not at all the seafood soup that I was expecting but more like a watery risotto. It was a bit too creamy for my taste and I wished they'd mentioned that on the menu, but there we are. For mains I thought I had ordered a penne with squid ink sauce, but when it came I was dismayed to find that I'd actually ordered something that was covered in cheese and cream sauce, which being lactose intolerant I just couldn't eat. However, after my profuse apologies for mis-reading the menu, they very quickly replaced it with the squid ink number (it was the spaghetti, not the penne!) so full marks to them for doing that. I liked the ambience of the place too, from the clichéd wax-encrusted wine bottle candle holders to the quirky decorative touches and pictures. I'll keep this place bookmarked for my next visit to Bristol.

Excellent all around. Amazing Italian food everything fresh and tasty. The focaccia bread was best…read moreI've had. Also had pasta dish and the Panna cotta was spot on.

What an amazing staff. This to me is the most important. With out a great staff and service, the…read morefood isn't important. I can't speak high enough about the service, staff, and help they provided. Absolutely amazing and you need to visit solely for them. The food was also fantastic and must try when visiting Bath. A great steak on a volcanic rock or a pasta carbonara. They have a great range of fantastic food. One of the best meals you will have in Bath.

Great find! Tasty…read morefood, quick and attentive service, and quite reasonable prices. Plus, it's a treat sit above the water and enjoy the gorgeous evening. For less than £20, I had a delicious supper of spaghetti carbonara and some tomatoes and burrata salad. Fantastic! Thanks for a nice visit during my time in Bristol!

Lasagna was spot on, so delicious. The olives were a hit as well. Service was excellent and…read morehighly recommended this Italian restaurant when in Bristol. The location and the atmosphere is lovely as well. Located right on the river able to watch rowers and the birds made it a treat.

We had dinner in Bath along the Avon River. We had a late lunch so weren't very hungry. I only…read moregot a tagliatelle Bolognese. It was very delicious, so I finished it all. The staff were all very accommodating and nice.

Beautiful location even in the winter! Can't image how this place looks in summer. The way to get…read moreto the restaurant is to walk down a spiral staircase next to the old bridge. It is by the river. Excellent, simple Italian dishes. It reminds me of Florence. Not a lot of guests for lunch on a Tuesday in the low tourist season. But service was adequate and friendly - British. Would like to return during summer and check out the dinner scene.

Our tour guide, recommended this place and I am so happy we ate here. The ambience was pretty cool…read moreand right off the main street in Bath. It was pretty busy when we got there but luckily our group was small, three of us. We were seated on the 2nd floor which was pretty roomy and a bit warm but then again, we are in a pizzeria. I ended up ordering the La Bella Vita pizza which had mozzarella, pepperoni sausage, Italian salame, torn chicken breast, and bacon. It was delicious and the cheese was perfect and not too cheesy. The sauce on the pizza had a great taste that put it over the top, amazing. I paired it well with my Aperol Spritz and took in the views while eating. Our waitress was great and recommended some must see locations while we were in town. She was great. If I ever come back to Bath, I will definitely stop by again because there were some other menu items that caught my eye and plus, the service was great.

The jerk with the beard in front is rude and pretentious. You have to spend 15 pound per person to…read moresit in their shabby pizzeria. Go else where save your money . If you go down the street there is much better cafes in the shade . Don't give your money to these rude people . I hope this crappy pizzeria closes down !!

What a beautiful restaurant. We sat in the garden and had the most wonderful lunch…read more Great choice of food and wonderful service. We will certainly be going back again

Everything we ordered was excellent. For me personally the lasagne was one of the best I've had. If…read moreI'm ever back here it'll be my first choice.