IN the heart of Kingsmead Square, Bath, The Stable is in prime position to entice foodies in the lunchtime rush and on one family outing, the Yilmaz’s joined in.

Taking up the space of the city's former Pizza Hut, The Stable gives a nod to its predecessor in its food choice but takes a whole new approach to the Italian classic.

My nephew, mum and I went to one of the benched tables and we were immediately handed a multitude of menus – one for mains, lunch and, of course, the kids menu which in most restaurants can be a hit and miss.

Thankfully, they were right on the money and boasted a very impressive deal for £7.50 where you could order a main – in my nephew’s case The West Country Porker (or in other words pepperoni pizza) – which also came with salad bites and a drink.

For me on the other hand, it was far more difficult. After umming and ahhing, I opted for The Blazing Saddle (£13) – a slow roasted pulled beef and smoked bacon pizza with caramelised onion and grilled red peppers with jalapeño chillies.

My mum however stuck to what she loves and ordered The Wild Rooster (£9.50) – a chicken, gammon and leek pie with a thyme crust.

A thing to bear in mind is that you have to go up to the bar to order which we finally realised once we picked up our jaws off the floor from looking at everyone’s food.

When ours arrived, we were simply impressed by the portion, the presentation and after a split second of being placed on our table, the taste too.

My nephew said “it was the best pizza ever” while my mum was pleasantly surprised at how she had roasted potatoes, salad, a pickled onion and tomato chutney all served with her pie which she thought was very tasty.

I admit my eyes were slightly bigger than my belly when ordering the pizza which was delicious but the combination of beef and bacon was a tad bit salty for me but the rest of the meal was so rustic it came together.

With an added soda and lime and a elderflower cordial, our meal came to a total of £31.50 which I would happily spend again and again.

The Stable

1 Westgate Building,

Kingsmead Square, Bath BA1 2AE

01225 429851

Opening hours: Sun-Thurs, 11am - 11.00pm. Fri-Sat, 11am -11.30pm

TANYA YILMAZ