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Olio brings Mediterranean cuisine and seasonal British produce to the heart of Bath. Chef Gardener Darren Stephens tends a no-dig plot that feeds the kitchen directly. Celeriac, cavolo nero, and late-season leeks arrive plump after summer rains. This garden-to-plate method shapes every dish without relying on heavy processing.
The menu leans toward communal tables built around locally sourced ingredients. Guests frequently choose from a rotating selection of Mediterranean-inspired dishes alongside a well-stocked cheese board. Sweet endings feature inventive creations like the chocolate brownie pumpkin cheesecake. Indulgent puddings balance the earthier vegetables harvested straight from the estate grounds.
Dining flows across a bright interior and an outdoor terrace suited to relaxed conversation. The space sits within Homewood, a Georgian-era country house known for its playful luxury and scattered artwork. That same commitment to quality earned the kitchen two AA Rosettes for Culinary Excellence. Patrons return for the straightforward cooking and the unhurried pace.
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