Restaurants & Takeaways

Situated within the historic Royal Exeter Hotel in the centre of town, 1812 is a vibrant and elegant lounge bar serving up traditional tipples and an extensive repertoire of cocktails…

If you’re after a romantic dining experience, there’s just something about Italian cuisine that sets the heart alight. A Trullo in Verwood caters for any occasion – from intimate meals…

If you’re hankering after some traditional Italian cooking with a modern twist in a laid-back setting right in the heart of Bournemouth town centre, the Alcatraz Caffe (formerly Brasserie) is a…

Alghero is a cosy Italian restaurant based in Parkstone, Poole offering a range of fine Sardinian and Italian cuisine.

Tucked in the heart of Charminster, an area just out of town with Bournemouth’s best selection of world foods the Ali Baba Restaurant & Takeaway is right at home, offering…

Unsurprisingly from the name, Argee Bhajee is an Indian takeaway in the heart of Bournemouth. A member of the Just Eat online takeaway provider, simply go on the Internet, browse…

The Aruba Restaurant and Bar in Bournemouth offers delicious dining, tempting tropical cocktails and entertainment in a prime location right on the mouth of the town’s famous Pier. Whether you’re…

Step into a little corner of Italy when you enter Ask Italian, part of Bh2 Leisure in the heart of Bournemouth. This friendly eatery is classically styled into cosy little…

A cracking cosmopolitan success in the heart of Bournemouth’s Triangle district, Atlântico is a Portuguese restaurant serving up all the great flavours of Madeira Island. The menu has been carefully…

Charminster is a rich melting pot of world influences and dining out here is second to none. Baraca is definitely right at home here with its mix of Mediterranean and…

Charminster is a well-known area for popular dining establishments embracing all types of cuisine and budget. One of the district’s long-running restaurants is Bates, which prides itself on simply delicious,…

Bedouin is a Tunisian restaurant offering a blend of Arabic cuisine including North African and Middle Eastern foods.

Bournemouth is very spoilt in its array of restaurants serving up authentic and lip-smacking world cuisine. Beirut Lounge is a long-established Lebanese restaurant which brings the culture, the traditions, the…

If your idea of bliss is watching the waves lap Bournemouth’s golden shore while you dine in a beachside restaurant, Bistro On The Beach is a prime venue. This discreet…

Whether you are hankering after a sit-down Indian meal or you fancy the great taste of Indian cuisine from the comfort of your own home, Bombay Palace in Winton delivers.…

If you’re a fan of fillet, a sucker for sirloin or you’ve got a taste for T-Bone, the Bournemouth Steak House is the restaurant for you. Open Tuesday to Sunday,…

Sitting pride of place right at the front of Bournemouth’s prestigious Highcliff Marriott Hotel, Brasserie Blanc is a French restaurant inspired and influenced by the work of popular chef Raymond…

Café Rouge is a popular French bistro situated in the well-heeled Westbourne district of Bournemouth. Prepare yourself for a warm welcome from the friendly team, whether you’re popping in for…

Nestled in the popular district of Ashley Cross in Lower Parkstone, Poole – and with another venue in Westbourne – the Camden Bar & Kitchen chain was set up by…

If you’re a meat-eater, you’ll know sometimes there’s nothing that can quite stave off those hunger pangs more than a juicy steak. Casa Pepe has also come to that conclusion…

Ask a local for a recommendation of a local chippy and the name Chez Fred, in Westbourne, is very likely to get a mention. This friendly fishery offers take away…

If you love Italian dining but fancy a change from town, Chianti restaurant and pizzeria is a real find right in the heart of Ferndown. The venue IS Italian dining…

The Galleon Bar & Restaurant in Highcliffe has now permanently closed. If you’re after a decent pint and a proper pub lunch on the doorstep of the New Forest, the…

If you were planning on visiting The Print Room and Ink Bar in the Echo Building on Richmond Hill, you’ve sadly missed your deadline. This headline-grabbing eatery has now permanently closed. The venue,…

Cote Brasserie opened in July 2017 on the corner of Westover Road, Bournemouth’s upmarket shopping street running through the heart of the town. This keenly-anticipated eatery is the first branch…

If you are after Italian-style dining just minutes away from the beach, get a pizza the action at Cristallo. This grand-looking venue decorated in a rustic Mediterranean manner brings a…

Italian food has always been popular in Bournemouth and for over 22 years Cuccinis has been a big part of the town’s Italian offer. Besides the cuisine, what sets Cuccinis…

From the beautiful setting of Poole Quay, Da Vinci’s Italian restaurant is a family-run business which has been in business for more than twenty years. Not only does it sit…

If you’re looking for a quick portion of cod and chips on your way through from Bournemouth Train or Coach station, this is De Plaice to come! Conveniently situated on St…

Once a Boscombe Indian restaurant and takeaway, Eastern Eye now focuses its attention on the takeaway side of business serving up lip-smacking, spiced dishes to go. From Baltis to Biriyanis,…

For classic Italian dining in the convenient and central location of Parkstone, pop into Filippo’s for a warm welcome and the authentic trattoria experience. While serenaded by classical and opera…

Fancy some authentic Portuguese fayre in the heart of town? Funchal by Night is a little gem of an eatery serving up beautiful dishes. With a mix of Mediterranean menus…

Part of the beautiful Liston hotel close to Boscombe seafront, Gilbey’s Restaurant serves a delicious selection of modern English and French cuisine with influences from the rest of the world.…

Going out for a Chinese meal is always a real treat. Happy Diner in the Triangle has the added benefit of being right in the heart of some of the…

There’s no better beach snack than a piping-hot serving of classic British fish and chips. Watching the waves as you scoop up your favourite type of battered fillet and crispy-yet-fluffy chips…

Sat right at the heart of Bournemouth’s Pier Approach area, the distinctive Hot Rocks surf restaurant and cocktail bar often finds itself the centre of attention during the town’s many…

When Ask Italian moved from the Lansdowne and into the Bh2 complex in early 2017 there were a lot of questions about who could possible fill their shoes. Would another…

Family-run Indian Ocean is a long-established restaurant serving up beautifully spiced Indian dishes in Bournemouth’s popular West Cliff district. Just a short stroll from the beach, Indian Ocean is popular…

If you want the authentic Indian dining experience brought bang up to date, the contemporary Indis in Westbourne is the restaurant for you. Indis was established over a decade ago…

If there was ever a word to capture that moment your sizzling Indian meal hits your placemat, ‘Joy’ would be it. These conveniently-placed branches (Charminster and Southboune) create beautifully spiced,…

The distinctive Kayla Brasserie on Holdenhurst Road offers a mixture of English and Italian cuisines in a friendly, yet elegant environment. From a tasty lunch with the kids to after-work…

Whether you’re a local or tourist, you’re enjoying retirement or still pondering your first step on the career ladder, when asked to list your favourite things about Bournemouth the beach…

With restaurants in Bournemouth (The Triangle), Boscombe, Christchurch, Lilliput and now branching out of town, Koh Thai Tapas has clearly found a recipe for success. The founders wanted to create…

“Enjoy your own table BBQ” trumpets their website and the Korean Grill in the heart of Bournemouth certainly doesn’t disappoint. This unique restaurant offers a variety of Korean favourites like…

La Mamma in Christchurch is a pretty little Italian restaurant which was established in 1974 and has delighted locals and visitors ever since. The restaurant has a relaxed and welcoming…

If you’re after some traditional, authentic, no-nonsense Italian food near the centre of town, La Piccola Italia is a must-try. Established back in 1981 and recognised by the Bournemouth Tourism…

Bournemouth has a lot of great Italian restaurants. But for residents of Wallisdown (and all who are ready to travel) this little suburb of town has an authentic trattoria all…

Perched in a prime position along Swanage’s pretty high street parade a few footsteps from the seafront, La Trattoria is a delightful Italian and seafood restaurant serving up the fruits…

Langtry Manor Hotel is a beautiful and romantic venue built by Edward VII for his mistress Lillie Langtry. Langtry’s Restaurant has all the comfort and trappings of the hotel itself…

If you’re a fan of a Chinese but fancy mixing it up a little, Lees Dynasty in Winton combines the familiar flavours of the Orient with exotic Thai and Malaysian…

Tucked along a tranquil lane in the depths of South Dorset close to the market town of Wimborne yet still only 20 minutes from the sea, Les Bouviers is an…

If you fancy dining out somewhere where you can’t rely on the traditional failsafe pizza and pasta options, why not try going Lebanese for a change? The Levant restaurant on…

Fancy an authentic curry in the heart of Bournemouth? Well, Little India delivers on location and taste. It’s situated close to the Lansdowne, equidistant from Bournemouth train station and the…

Whether it’s blazing summer sunshine across Bournemouth’s Lower Gardens or blowing a gale, Llaollao (pronounced HowHow) is guaranteed to be serving up delicious scoops of natural frozen yoghurt from its…

Now Bournemouth wouldn’t be a traditional seaside town if there wasn’t ample places to grab some traditional seaside food. If fish and chips doesn’t float your boat, cast your net…

If you’re looking for a family-run, friendly Italian restaurant with authentic décor and dishes to whisk your thoughts away to a little trattoria in Rome, Lorenzo’s in cosmopolitan Charminster is…

Centrally situated on Christchurch Road on the route from Boscombe to Pokesdown the Marco Polo Italian restaurant is somewhat of a hidden treasure with a big heart. It serves up…

If there’s nothing that quite hits the spot on a meal out that the mighty steak, Miller & Carter steakhouse at Bh2 will be right up your street. The restaurant…

Right in the heart of Bournemouth’s flourishing Triangle district, the Mint Leaf Indian Brasserie restaurant sits proudly amongst the area’s medley of authentic world eateries. And authenticity is an important…

Broadstone may be a quiet little Poole suburb but it’s big on flavours! The Moonlight serves lip-smacking Indian cuisine in the evenings seven days a week with a lunch-time sitting…

If jerk chicken, jumbo curry and other authentic African flavours drive you wild, you will be delighted to discover Nativ, tucked along Old Christchurch Road close to the centre of…

The Nippon Inn is an “Izakaya” Japanese restaurant in the cosmopolitan Charminster district of Bournemouth. The atmosphere is very relaxed and the Japanese staff make you feel very welcome while…

If you have been lamenting the loss of the Ocean Palace restaurant, it’s only gone and popped up at the exclusive Sandbanks Hotel! This pop-up Chinese restaurant opened in July…

The high street in the Dorset seaside town of Swanage wouldn’t be the most obvious venue for an authentic Italian pizzeria but the Old Brick Pizza company breaks the mould.…

Pasa is a popular Turkish restaurant and kebab bar based about a mile north of Bournemouth Train Station. They are often praised for their fresh and tasty food, generous portions and…

Penn Central is a popular bar and restaurant in the popular and well-heeled district of Penn Hill, near Parkstone in Poole. A lively venue with a warm welcome, Penn Bar…

Pinocchio’s Italian restaurant has sat in the town’s West Cliff welcoming regular diners and watching Bournemouth life breeze by for almost 40 years. The food served is genuine Italian, made…

If you want good, reliable pizza, pasta and salad options even if you’re a visitor to Bournemouth, a trip to Pizza Express offers familiar favourites wherever you choose to dine.…

Whether you’re looking for a quick bite to eat on your way down to the beach or you want a sure-fire, sit-down meal with the family, Pizza Express is a…

Popular Italian restaurant chain Prezzo has branches in Bournemouth, Wimborne and Christchurch. Each of these venues is conveniently right in the heart of their respective town. Prezzo serves up all…

If you’re looking for a small, intimate dining venue that’s big on cheese and wine it’s time you checked out Renoufs. This award-winning eatery in Westbourne is clear in its…

If you’re a fan of authentic middle eastern cuisine or you fancy a change from Bournemouth’s many Italian, Chinese, Indian and Thai restaurants, the Retro café & grill in Charminster…

The beauty of dining in Bournemouth is that regardless of the cuisine you’ve got a hankering for, you’ll likely find an authentic eatery ready to dish it up. Romanzo is…

Whether you’re hankering for a light bite with a bit of a kick or you want a slap-up, lip-smacker of a feast, Roosters Piri Piri on Bournemouth’s Old Christchurch Road…

Rossos, (formerly Chat and then Italian Gossip), is an authentic Italian restaurant with outdoor seating and awesome views over Poole Harbour across to Sandbanks, Brownsea Island and the Purbecks beyond.…

As a restaurant business in cosmopolitan Charminster, you might expect some of the smaller names to feel a little overshadowed by the sheer weight of delicious and authentic eateries enticing…

Turkish cuisine goes way beyond the realm of the humble (yet delicious) kebab. It takes in the flavours of the middle east and central Asia to create tongue-tingling dishes to…

Possibly not the two most exciting prospects when gearing up for some drinks in town or a meal out, but not looking too deeply at the name, the Slug and…

Set just paces away from grand Christchurch Priory, Soho Lifestyle is a welcoming and stylish restaurant-café serving up lovingly prepared treats from breakfast through to after-dinner cocktails. Its signature dish…

Sorriso is a modern Italian and Mediterranean restaurant on Poole Hill just past the popular Triangle district in town. Formerly the Italian eatery La Piazza, Sorriso embraces all the flavours…

Nestled along the pretty cobbles in the shadow of Christchurch’s mighty Priory, Splinters Restaurant is dedicated to providing a first-class dining experience for couples, for parties and for grand occasions.…

Fans of authentic Greek and Mediterranean food will likely already be aware of Stefanos Greek Taverna, situated along Bournemouth Road between Branksome and Lower Parkstone in Poole. This charming eatery…

There are ten branches of popular sandwich chain Subway in and around Bournemouth serving up their hearty toasted submarine sandwiches heaped with tasty toppings, smothered with cheese and garnished with…

Whether you’re a committed vegan or the rising influence of eating ‘raw’ has piqued your interest, the Sukha Lounge is a very welcome addition to Boscombe’s eclectic café culture. The…

Fancy authentic Thai cuisine cooked to your taste but served to your sofa? With Sukhothai takeaway restaurant in Boscombe simply browse the comprehensive menu, place your order and make yourself…

If you’re looking for traditional Indian or Bangladeshi cuisine, the Taj Mahal in Westbourne hits the spot. This decorative venue was established almost 60 years ago and its grand pink…

Tandoori Nights an the Indian restaurant offering various halal curry dishes from its outlet on the High Street in Poole, and via Just-Eat.

In a prime town centre location just alongside the beautiful Bournemouth gardens, Tapas Plus brings a taste of the Mediterranean to the town. This authentic Spanish restaurant and bar is…

Making its Bournemouth debut at Bh2 Leisure in the heart of the town centre, TGI Fridays is an all-American diner bursting with big personality and even bigger flavours. Step foot…

A firm favourite with curry fans, this long-established Indian restaurant along Bournemouth’s longest stretch of bars, clubs and restaurants serves up authentic, exquisitely spiced dishes for all palettes. It may…

Sitting pride of place in the heart of Christchurch fondly gazing out over the quomps and into the harbour beyond, the popular Boathouse restaurant serves up everything from fresh coffee…

If you are after a stylish venue with a laid-back attitude for lunch, dinner or drinks, why not check out The Cliff in Sandbanks, Poole? This smart and comfortable pub…

If you want the finest seafood locally sourced and expertly prepared a stone’s throw from its source, a trip to The Crab in the heart of Bournemouth Gardens is most…

Durley Chine is somewhat of a hidden gem, yet mere minutes from the main stretch of Bournemouth beach. When the sand is full to bursting in the town centre, take…

Whether you fancy going out for a slap-up dinner or a quick bite on the way home, the Eye of the Tiger near the Lansdowne has been a popular destination…

Celebrating the diverse and delicious palettes of the local Polish population, the Full Plate Restaurant, conveniently located in the Lansdowne part of town serves up ‘food with passion’. The very…

This pretty venue gazes out across the splendid lawns of the East Cliff’s shabby chic styled Cottonwood Hotel. With elegant décor, bold wallpaper, antique furnishings and grand chandeliers prepare to…

Whether you’re ready for a slap-up meal and a real eating occasion or you want a quick bite before or after a show, a Chinese will always deliciously fit the…

If you’re keen on authentic Chinese and Oriental cuisine, the Old Place on Old Christchurch Road is the place for you. This take-away restaurant is nestled amidst some of the…

Situated in the heart of the pretty Dorset market town of Wimborne, The Olive Branch is keen to remind you that it’s a pub but from first glimpse you know…

The beautiful Poole village of Canford Cliffs can feel like another world at the best of times but The Plantation (formerly the New Beehive) will personally whisk you away to…

Home-cooked food at sensible prices – that’s the mantra at the Schooner café/restaurant in Southbourne. It’s an unassuming little venue with a big address – just paces away from the…

If you’re in Poole and fancy a Thai, The Thai Restaurant is an aptly-named venue to source this delicate and fragrant cuisine! Set in Poole’s Old Town district just a…

For traditional Thai food a stone’s throw from the sea, check out Tiien, a Thai restaurant and lounge bar on St Michael’s Road. This high-gloss, yet laid-back venue is decorated…

Living in a seaside town means there’s no shortage of opportunities to get a good old-fashioned serving of fish and chips. But the amount of competition here means you’ve really…

Wimborne is a beautiful little town near Bournemouth which combines the charm and familiarity of a small community with the attractions and amenities to bring in visitors from far and…

Sat in a prime position along Boscombe beach promenade, Urban Reef has made a real name for itself since it opened in 2009. It was built by the people behind…

For lip-smacking Italian cuisine right in the heart of Bournemouth you don’t need to look further than Valentino. This distinctive circular restaurant perched along Exeter Road and bedecked in patriotic…

Sitting pride of place on the beachfront at Alum Chine, Vesuvio is an excellent, family-run Italian restaurant with panoramic views to match. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and…

Occupying what must be one of the most enviable spots right on the Bournemouth seafront, WestBeach is a popular restaurant with enviable views across the breadth of the bay. WestBeach’s…

Westbourne is a self-styled urban village packed with a mixture of big-name and independent boutiques, restaurants and bars. So it’s no surprise this popular corner of town has its own…

Like all great chain restaurants, step into Zizzi in Bournemouth town centre and you can be confident you will be greeted by a tasty selection of dishes at good prices.…

You’re guaranteed a warm welcome at Bournemouth’s traditional Greek restaurant Zorba’s. This small restaurant has a big heart and embraces the Parea outlook – friends and family, live music and…