Claytons Kitchen: A Review

Bath. A city of history, culture and good food. Whether they stand proudly, beckoning towards the crowds, or are hidden under archways in narrow backstreets, Bath has an array of restaurants in its midst serving cuisines from around the world. On George Street, neatly tucked away on the corner and framed by a pleasant green seating area, is Claytons Kitchen.

Rated as number four on the TripAdvisor of best lunchtime restaurants in Bath, Claytons Kitchen fills me with an infectious pleasantness, reminiscent of the happy times I have spent there at many a special occasion.

My most recent visit was to celebrate the last day of my very long, and very happy, summer holiday. I was treated yet again to a truly heavenly meal.

A warming roasted tomato soup presented on a rustic wooden board confirmed the rapid approach of Autumn, whilst the basil oil running through the soup clung to the last few days of Summer. Croutons added a delicious crunch to every mouthful of soup; completed with a bite of sourdough lathered in thick, creamy butter.

Beautiful fish partnered with a lemon sauce and topped with courgette and French beans, on a bed of toasted fregola pasta. A meal fit for the kings.

The fregola pasta acted as a unique potato replacement, filling the plate and pairing perfectly with the fish. A subtle lemon flavour resonated in my mouth, caressing the flaky white and succulent fish.

On my spoon; a sweet taste explosion. The smoothest salted caramel mousse married to the taste of a sour cherry sorbet and finished with the crunch of pistachio crumb. The deserts are a winner- polishing off the meal as a filling, yet not over-filling, luxury. Claytons Kitchen, you’ve done it again.