There seems little point in visiting Bath without pampering oneself. After all that was the whole point of the place - to leave refreshed and recharged.
Today there is no shortage of restaurants in Bath, at least no shortage of jolly little bistros.
The Moody Goose does a good number on Modern British cooking, and the old war horse The Hole in the Wall in George Street still packs 'em in. If you want to escape the hurly burly without going out as far as Lettonie, you should try the Bath Spa Hotel. It's perched above the city, barely as far as the outskirts, in about seven acres of grounds. It was built as a private mansion called Vellore House in 1830 when the town was at the height of fashion as a watering place. The main dining room occupies the former ballroom, which is impressive but perhaps a little awesome for everyday eating.