BOTTOM LINE: Although the food was great, the service left a bit of a bad aftertaste. Located next to the infamous Sally Lunn's, Oak (previously known as Acorn - get it?! - and still listed as such on Yelp) is located in the core area of Bath. It's a small space, and I can't imagine there being space for more than 25-30 diners (or even less), and each table as relatively small in size (more on this later). First, the good part. The food remains the main attraction, and ingredients across the board tasted consistently fresh. Whether it was the HAZELNUT RISOTTO, the ROASTED COURGETTES/ZUCCHINI, the BEETS, or the TOMATO SOUP, I found they were prepared to a high standard. The dishes are meant to be sharing plates, but this can cause some table real estate problems (also, more on this later). But now, the not-so-good part, the comparatively poorer service, especially when compared to similarly-priced restaurants (e.g., Sotto Sotto), or even less (e.g., Sally Lunn, Yak Yeti Yak, etc.), and then the gall to charge a higher service percentage of 12.5%. For example, my group of 5 experienced both the problems of servers removing plates prematurely (when there was clearly uneaten food), but also not removing plates UNLESS requested to do so, despite finished plates being stacked to make room for new dishes. Similarly, beyond the initial ordering of water and drinks, staff didn't follow up on this, and we had to request new water jugs throughout the meal. Finally, although staff atitudes weren't negative per se, they did seem somewhat indifferent/detached. All these points may seem nit-picky, but I think it's not unreasonable to expect better service at these prices. Ultimately, Oak comes up on many recommended restaurant lists, but after this experience, although I'd still recommend it, I wouldn't be too upset if you can't manage to get a reso here given so many other great alternatives. read more

Acorn Vegetarian Kitchen - Vegetarian Near Me - Bath, BAS

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Absolutely scrumptious vegetarian and vegan dishes that leave you feeling refreshed and satiated! As a tapas style, the small plates are well-priced with the recommendation of ordering 2-3 per person and sharing amongst everybody. Note that the restaurant has rebranded to OAK Restaurant with a new website, but still has the same address and contact information. The menu is quite short with only a dozen choices or so, but each dish has the finest quality of ingredients and refined yet light taste. We ordered all the dishes recommended to us by the server and loved each one: - Nocellara olives (£4.75) - Beetroot tartare, smoked almond cream (£8.95) - Heritage tomato panzanella (£8.50) - Black pepper chickpeas, smoked cashew butter, summer greens (£9.45) - Jersey curd agnolotti, hazelnuts, spinach and butter emulsion (£10.75) Dessert was delicious as well: - Stewed plums, brandy ice cream, almond crumb (£8.25) - Dark chocolate and salted caramel tart, mint ice cream (£8.25) The restaurant was not that busy with only a couple other tables filling in after coming in for our Tuesday noon reservation. We were seated at a corner booth next to a window on the ground floor, which had a relaxing breeze coming through. The cost of five open jars of sparkling water was £3. A 12.50% service charge was added onto the bill. read more

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The restaurant has changed its name to Oak. It is probably the best vegetarian meal I've ever had. That being said, the service was very soso. They didn't clear any plates, needed to remind them for serving spoons, etc. if you're in Bath, probably one of the better choices. Make a reservation. read more

This remains once of my all time places to visit. The food is AMAZING. The service is impressive. If you lucky enough to enjoy an evening in Bath, run here! read more

The most refined vegetarian cuisine I have enjoyed. The presentation, flavors and attention to detail rivaled meals we have eaten in some of the finest restaurants around the world. It was truly a cut above every vegetarian restaurant. The service was attentive but not intrusive. Overall it exceeded expectations in all respects. The only negative was that the meal took quite a long time to conclude, about an hour and 20 minutes with dessert, at lunchtime, so those on a tight schedule might choose to block out some extra time. Just a block from the Roman baths on a quiet square, it is conveniently located. read more

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This place SUCKS! Meh... did a 7 courser on New Year's Eve and found some of the attempts were good, but a lot of misses. Diss read more

I took a cooking class with a former chef from this restaurant and have been looking forward to going for a while - I was not disappointed. The flavors and attention to detail in each dish are quite formidable. Paired with a relaxed and modern ambiance, a recipe for success. I especially enjoyed the donkey tail carrots, caramelized carrots and a smokey flavor was a real winner. Even the bread with olive oil and dukkah was lovely. As the menu changes regularly, I look forward to coming again! read more

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Some of the best vegan dishes we've ever had, especially in a fine dining establishment. If you've been frustrated that you couldn't enjoy vegan/vegetarian dishes in a nice restaurant setting, I'd completely recommend this one. The restaurant is in a converted house, so tables are located in various nooks and crannies throughout. The service is attentive but never overbearing, and the pacing of service is perfect. Since we were traveling from out of town, we found this place by looking it up on Yelp. So glad we ate here. read more

Demuth's goal, as stated on their website, is to be the best vegetarian restaurant in SW England. I can safely say that I'm pretty sure it beats most vegetarian offerings here in the United States, as well. In my experience, vegetarian restaurants have always tended to seem slightly down-market. While the food is nourishing and healthy, there is less attention paid to the dining experience, as a whole. Demuth's is a treat for all the senses, a cozy, gorgeous little spot that didn't rely on some of the standard options you might find at a vegetarian restaurant. Each dish we tasted was unique and held it's own surprise. The only thing that guts me about Demuth's is that I have to travel across the ocean to sample the delicious cuisine again. read more

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Eat Food, not much, mostly plants. This is what the proprietor asks, but I'm afraid I cannot at this establishment. I'd eschew this notion due to wanting to chew on more of their striking potions stylishly and lip lip-lickingly applied to humble produce. I care not for how one has come to corrupt a carrot to make it tasty but this kitchen makes for a celebration. Dishes are bonafide in my eyes, delicious and seasonably sensational. Acorn are Organic Soil certified too. A Strawberry Thyme Martini to start with was daring and playful. My inner cynic (eye rolling at over styled Vegetarian terrain) melted away, silenced as I plunged into a hearty a brick of soft ewes cheese crumbling against an astonishing flush of rich juicy smoked then lavender infused confit Tomatoes, wildly I relished it with the pine nutty flecks of black tapenade dotted around it. Whoever recommended the accompanying Fleurie deserves a bouquet. Then to truly finish me off, a length, a perfect golden triangle, a tarty shard of salted chocolate; my goodness a deeply satisfying salted chocolate tart aside a rubble of crumbled Pistachio nuts, a simple sconce. For a Quenelle! A tantalising palate cleansing raspberry sorbet sat atop. Damn that dessert for taking away the tastes of mains, if I wasn't as stuffed as a marrow I'd have it all again. From great Oaks, sturdy shiny floorboards are made. On this restaurant floor Acorn have cheery collected assured staff tending to a bustle of good food lovers. I'm surprisingly satiated, blown away a little. I hope I've planted the seed of this Acorn enough to tempt you to visit. Book. read more

Acorn Vegetarian Kitchen - A deeply satisfying salted chocolate tart aside crumbled Pistachio nuts, a simple sconce. For a Quenelle, of Raspberry sorbet. - Vegetarian Near Me - Bath, BAS

Acorn is on a quiet street only a step away from the center and the tourist attraction of the Roman baths. Knowing how popular Acorn is I made a reservation and had a lovely table in the front of the restaurant. As it was Sunday I elected to do the 'Sunday Roast'. Pictures are worth a thousand words. Please observe. Excellent presentation and sensational taste. The service was prompt and friendly. My table was cozy and I felt very at ease during my meal. read more

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We tried everything on their Early Dinner: Starters: we liked the yellow split pea soup more than the carrot and cashew pâté. Mains: Calabrese broccoli and confit jersey royals, and slightly curried cauliflower--both good, had strong robust flavors. We also ordered the seasonal vegetables--delicious. Dessert: salted chocolate tart (very rich), and compressed strawberries (wonderfully refreshing after the chocolate tart). (We'll photos of everything.) Atmosphere was relaxed. We sat down about 6p and didn't leave till 8:15p, which was longer than we'd planned to stay, but that was ok. Friendly staff. read more

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Our tour guide recommended Acorn as a vegetarian option for lunch. I was really interested in trying the food, even though I'm not vegetarian. We ordered the 2 course prix-fix lunch menu and were able to try each other's dishes. We enjoyed the wild garlic and onion seed soup and the wye Valley asparagus dish. read more

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OMG!!! This place is good! I wish it was in London. The starters and soup were off the chart. I started eating the cauliflower before I took a pic. Ohhh man. You need to go!!! read more

Acorn Vegetarian Kitchen - Vegetarian Near Me - Bath, BAS

*REVIEW IS NOT ABOUT FOOD QUALITY* My husband and I came here after a full day of visiting Bath and after sitting down we realized this wasn't a good place for us (me in particular). We had seen the reviews about tiny portions and high prices but wanted to see how it fared. I skimmed all of the options and only 2 items could be made without nuts that had it as part of their dish. The min amount you can order is 3 plates (tapas style) per person so we planned to share 4 and my husband can choose something with nuts but that's not permitted. Had we ea gotten 3 plates the total cost would've been £54 and we knew that wouldn't be enough to satisfy us. The ambiance was beautiful and staff was very nice, but if you can't eat - what's the point? So we politely excused ourselves and went elsewhere. **If you have a nut allergy this isn't the place for you. read more

We really enjoyed our meal here. It's a little gem tucked away in an alley off the abbey. They make great use of textures and flavors--the lemon gel and foam made such a great accent I was still thinking about it the next day. read more

Acorn Vegetarian Kitchen - Pakora with foam stuff, and risotto something or other. - Vegetarian Near Me - Bath, BAS

Wow- amazing meal and great value, we felt. Pea soup was so fresh and delicious! Beetroot starter was excellent; as was the cauliflower main. Leek and potato dish was outstanding As was the butternut squash terrine. Highly recommended! read more

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Sharing what I wrote to them directly after the worst dining experience of my adult life. Being as they can't take the time to even respond, much less attempt to make it right and retain customers, they can go to hell. Please read on to the email I wrote after experiencing the £69pp New Years Eve tasting menu which left 4 of us ill for the first two days of 2019. " I have to voice our displeasure of our experience last night. The meal began strong, the wine suggested was very enjoyable as was the amuse bouche, but ended with a whimper as we were dealt inconsistent plates, poorly-timed courses, and inadequate service by what seemed to be an intoxicated wait staff. One of our party witnessed one of your staff drinking unfinished cocktails from finished tables and literally colliding with walls due to intoxication. This reflected on our experience as we received our last three courses with no description of what we were eating. In addition, 4 of us spent the remainder of our evening feeling quite ill after dining. It is obvious we were one of your last tables to be seated and plated, and it seems our dishes were sitting out for a bit before arriving to our table...cold items were melting or fully melted, sauces were fully missing from plates in comparison to other ones served at our table. It was amateur and disappointing, the exact opposite of the experience we were expecting. For £69pp, we were eagerly anticipating and should have received a beautiful vegan meal. We ended feeling cheated and very ill. This is upsetting and not how we had hoped to bring in the new year." Again, I have not received a response, an apology, or even an acknowledgement of their lapses in service and execution. Acorn is a money-hungry establishment with under-skilled staff trying to take advantage of a mindful eating community. There are loads of other places in Bath who can provide an excellent dining experience to vegans with care and without the promise of nausea. The absolute WORST. read more

OH MY GOD. Everything about Acorn is FREAKING FANTASTIC. My husband and I have eaten at fine-dining vegetarian restaurants all over the world. Detroit, Edinburgh, Chicago, Toronto, London - you name it. We've been there. So we know our stuff and we clean our plates. I had planned a special birthday dinner for my husband at Acorn Vegetarian Kitchen and couldn't stop drooling at the menu. We weren't sure if we'd make it there because I was feeling lazy and were undecided about if we wanted to go to Acorn - God knows why I was undecided, but after looking at the menu again, I decided to continue with the plans to dine there and I'm so glad we did. It was the highlight of our trip. Acorn is small. You can have a quiet conversation and ask about every single type of wine or ingredient you want to. You can take your time. We did - our dinner was over two hours long with no rush. We opted for a three course meal. For starters, my husband ordered the risotto with sunchoke while I had the truffled broccoli with the cauliflower panna cota. For mains, I had the onion tart while my husband had the curried cauliflower fritter. I was in heaven. While my starter was not as tasty as my husband's (very delicate flavors, I needed a bit more punch), my main was amazing. I couldn't stop eating everything on my plate. Everything was cooked to perfection. Dessert was interesting! We ate the chocolate ganache and poached pear. Yum! I had made a note when booking that we were coming to celebrate my husband's birthday and his ganache arrived with a candle - nice touch! This is what vegetarian food should be. A large selection, great flavours, interesting combinations. A menu that is unafraid of trying new things. A restaurant with a commitment to serving quality ingredients that are locally sourced. Everything was phenomenal and we desperately wish this restaurant was in London...but maybe it's for the best that it's so far! We wouldn't have any money left, we'd be eating there so often! read more

My eagle-eyed traveling companion spotted this place and I was lucky/smart enough to listen to her. We showed up for the 5:30 - 6:30 early bird special and each had one starter and one main for £14.50. The food was tasty and the presentation was excellent. I'm usually not one to recommend particular dishes at restaurants, but you'd do yourself a disservice if you don't order the devon blue and chive tart. It was amazing. I loved the decor of the place and the feeling that each plate from the kitchen was made with love especially for me. The service was a bit uneven, but I attribute that to the number of people in the place - which surprised me for a Wednesday. Demuths is now going to be a regular on my Bath list. read more

Very good vegetarian food more than just a salad. The food is both delicious and well presented. Be prepared though the food is not cheap and the portions are on the small size. For me that meant 3 courses was essential. But given that the deserts are very good - that was not a problem. read more

Demuth's was bought by its own chef and renamed to Acorn Vegetarian Kitchen, keeping all the ideals in tow. I ate at Demuth's a couple years ago and the starter alone was probably one of the best thing I had ever eaten. A simple plate of pickles left me flabbergasted. I can't believe the rest of the meal (while great), did not stand up to those pickles. Even my omnivore partner was amazed with everything. So I was very excited to go back. Even with the ownership handover, I was not disappointed. We went with the three course specials which were very nice indeed, but this time the highlight was the dessert. I shared the tiniest slice of salted chocolate tart (and ate my words, any more and it would have been too much!). And had vegan almond ice cream with poached apricots and the most amazing almond biscotti I've ever had. I asked the server if there was anyway we could buy some for takeaway. He snuck a few wrapped in foil up for us! He got a big tip. *Make reservations *Great easy location *Good ambiance *Incredible food *Great for a special meal out I just want to thank this restaurant for existing. And as you can see from the other reviews, you don't have to be vegetarian to be knocked out by the food. So, yes, plan your day out in Bath and make sure to go to Acorn! read more

Best restaurant I have ever ate at. Seriously! I am kind of a foodie and was blown away by the food, ambiance and service. I am from Seattle and wish I could bring this restaurant back with me. If your looking for an amazing dish with a great atmosphere.. Eat here. Great place for a party of two. read more

Acorn Vegetarian Kitchen - Vegetarian Near Me - Bath, BAS

Summary based on one dinner: --great food with decent serving sizes --good service --quite expensive Tilley's next door also has several appealing vegetarian selections. read more

You know a restaurant is doing something right when you turn up with no appetite at all, wonder how you'll get through a meal then find yourself hungrily scraping at your dessert plate an hour or so later. Demuths is like that, and is one of my favourite veggie places to eat, ever. Dishes are simply yet satisfying and like all the best vegetarian meals, will be perfectly agreeable to most meat-eaters. Lovely setting too - I bought the recipe book and have dipped into it a lot. Fairly pricey, but worth it IMHO. read more

Demuths does some of the best food in Bath. Even if you are a carnivore you will not be disappointed as the number and strength of the flavours is so varied and deep. 3 of us went last week and whilst odering individually ended up sharing at least some of every dish. The appetizers were delicious olives excellent and pickled veg both interesting and tasty. Starters were just as good tomato starter the kitchen had smoked some baby tomatoes and gad several other types in the dish too, the beetroot was great and the asparagus lovely. I had mushroom parfait for main which was earthy and rich. At £101 for 2 courses each, appetisers and one pudding plus a bottle of wine and some sparkling water it was good value too. Go! read more

Amazing food! Staff was extremely lovely and sweet! The rhubarb dessert was absolutely delicious, it kept you wanting more. Presentation along with wonder flavor for all the dishes. read more

Fantastic - simple and delicious! I'm not vegetarian but enjoyed it all the way! Strongly recommended :)

Map here isn't correct for its current location as Acorns, but when you find it you are in for a treat. Very good quality, healthy and you come out feeling cleaner for it, I would go Vegan if I could cook as good as there guys read more

We have been visting this restaurant since it opened,and all we can say it is the best VEGAN restaurant we have found in the UK. Its menu have always been imaginative and well presented. Carol & Dave Corpe UK read more

The food is 5-star worthy. The service and decor a 2. This creative, elegant, and tasty fare deserves better than the atmosphere and service in which it is delivered. Hats off to the chef and the kitchen staff! read more

Absolutely phenomenal fine dining veggie food. This is the kind of place where, after eating, I think I can actually give up meat (I love meat). It's inspiring. The shallot tatin with blue cheese mouse (wowowowow), the oyster mushrooms with reduction (wowowwow), and the dessert... dates and pistachios in a phyllo crust with candied kumquats (wowowowow). I actually can't remember having a better meal in quite a while. Do it, now. read more

Outfuckingstanding. You're an idiot if you're in Bath and don't eat here.

An excellent vegan restaurant, for sure. I came here a couple of year's back with a girl and really enjoyed the fine food and drink on offer - if you ever think vege food is the most boring bland thing you've ever come across, prepare to take it all back with one trip to this smallish restaurant near the Abbey. My only gripe about this place is that it is ludicrously expensive, so you need to make sure it's been payday or have a highflying job of some kind. Nevertheless, the staff are particularly friendly, knowing they're going to get a big tip from the clientele, I guess. Try at least once, anyway. read more

This is really a very good restaurant. We had the early fixed-price meal. My wife really liked the white onion soup starter. For our main course we had the Calabrese Broccoli & Confit Jersey Royals and the Smoked Field Mushroom. Excellent flavor -- particularly like the use of pickled items to enhance each dish. read more

With some trepidation I guilted my carnivore traveling companion into joining me for lunch at Acorn. She was also hesitant - it was to be her fist time in a vegetarian restaurant. We were both pleasantly surprised. It's certainly the best meal we had in Bath. To start we shared sourdough bread with olive oil and dukkah, all delicious, and then the squash three ways and the smoked field mushrooms as our mains. The squash dish was slightly underwhelming, though the ricotta gnudi were excellent. Our expectations were exceeded for the mushroom dish, not only the smoked mushrooms but also the mushroom walnut pate. My friend was obsessed with it and I ended up giving half to her out of kindness not desire. Service was also very good, and the decor was charming. Definitely check out the ancient Celtic cross in the lowest level that was found on the site, such a cool story. read more

:D I like the description kabads gives above. I certainly agree on some points. The food does tend not to be exactly hot on arrival (is their kitchen at the end of a mile-long catacomb?)and you need to be pretty dedicated to get a drink out of the staff. Nevertheless, I really like the place. The food is delicious. They make some really interesting combinations that I've never thought of before and they really work. They've got a lot of experience with cooking vegetarian and vegan food and come up with some really cool dishes. I wonder where they get their ideas from. It's cosy and they exhibit art of local artists, which is good. it has a community atmosphere and the feeling it's been around for years. An institution, especially for vegetarians and vegans, but I think all my friends would really enjoy a meal here. I've marked it down, solely due to the staff. Not because they're not friendly, they're lovely, but because they are a little unfocussed. I usually come at lunch time and it's packed, often with people waiting to be sat down. read more

Fantastic and inventive food. I had the sweet potatoes followed by the Moroccan fennel and courgette and loved both, though am obliged to say that my spouse was left cold by the tofu and eggplant dish. The bread, which must be ordered separately, is from a local bakery and definitely worth it. The atmosphere is cozy and charming, the food is really wonderful, and the wine is good -- definitely recommended. read more

Its changing hands soon. My honey cooks as well as the chef now so hoping that the new chef or current one realized that vegetarians like to go out for a good nights meal as well. Most of the options given are things we've cooked ourselves. No real big twist of differences here except for the homemade gin. Thanks kindly. read more

Excellent vegatarian food. Easy to find in a central location, 'behind' the cathedral. Good choice of appetisers, starters, large portions of mains and good choice of desserts too. Dairy free, nut free etc advice on hand. Good service from staff, and a largely Eastern Med. style menu, with lots of flavour and nicely presented. Fairly casual style of dining, but holds it head high against many other restaurants in town. Well worth a visit! read more