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Art Sushi
Price: Expensive•Japanese Speciality•4.9(511)Art Sushi was named on The Good Food Guide top 100 restaurants also the OpenTable top 100 restaurants in the UK and included in both the MICHELIN Guide and Good Food Guide. Chef Kamil Skalczynski - a finalist of the World’s major and most prestigious tournaments for Sushi Masters.
WORLD SUSHI CUP 2016 IN JAPAN and also GLOBAL SUSHI CHALLENGE 2015.
Adviser World Sushi Skills Institute and also He won the Certificate of International Sushi Kuro-Obi and International Proficiency, the Only accepted In the World, awarded by the Japanese Government under the Leadership of the Japanese Association „SUSHI WSSI ALL JAPAN ASSOCIATIONS AND NORWEGIAN COUNCIL SUSHI AND SEAFOOD”.
Co-founder of Japanese Restaurants, awarded by ‘AWARDS OF EXELLENCE BY POLAND 100 BEST RESTAURANTS”. Chef in Chef Academy & Cookery School.
He gained his experience working and completing internships in well known restaurants in Poland, the Michelin Star Atelier Amaro and also he graduated the Academy of Jean Bos.TWELVE EATERY
Price: Expensive•Vegan•4.8(1,011)Sustainability and nutritional is at the core of Twelve. There are no obvious vegan cues and most of our guests don’t even make the connection that the menus is plant-based.
Twelve is defined not by what’s missing but by what it is.
Twelve Eatery is where vegans, vegetarians, pescetarians, flexitarians, omnivores and meat eaters meet to try creative dishes in a good atmosphere with stylish interiors.
We believe great food and good music should be enjoyed by everyone!
TIIEN THAI
Price: Expensive•Thai•4.6(1,614)*** Tiien Thai has won Best Thai Restaurant in the UK 2023 ***
For more information about the award, please visit our website at: https://www.tiienthairestaurant.co.uk/reviews.
At Tiien Thai Restaurant Bournemouth, we are proud to create exceptional food that is carefully prepared and beautifully presented.
Here you will experience joy and harmony in a serene yet contemporary environment where the most exciting Thai food will be served. Also available for take away.
Our head chef, Pong Pan, sources only the finest authentic Thai ingredients to produce the most sublime flavours. His team at Tiien will guide you on a magical adventure of tastes, aromas and textures.Natty's Jerk Bournemouth
Price: Moderate•Caribbean•4.5(13)Wah gwaan, Bournemouth? We are Natty's Jerk - a Caribbean food experience and Uber Eat's Restaurant of the Year 2024! 🇯🇲
Since 2017, our "fambily" has been serving up a modern twist on Jamaican cuisine and the community has been our rock. 💚💛❤️
Head down to our Shack in Portsmouth to experience where it all began, or let us transport you to J.A with the atmosphere and rich flavours of Natty's Jerk Kitchen & Rum Bar, Bournemouth. We can't wait for you to try!
Ivy Bournemouth
Price: Moderate•British•4.4(138)Nestled in the coastal town of Bournemouth, The Ivy brings a taste of luxury to the local dining scene. Discover menus featuring modern British cuisine to brasserie classics and fantastic vegan and vegetarian dishes, with something for everyone to love. From breakfast through to dinner seven days a week, the restaurant offers a luxurious haven in a stunning and elegant setting.The Crab at Bournemouth
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.4(1,665)The Crab at Bournemouth is one of Dorset's finest, AA rated 2 rosette seafood restaurant.
Situated directly opposite the Bournemouth International Center and just moments from Bournemouth Pier.
Our passionate chefs create an array of delicious dishes sourced from fresh, local produce. Our contemporary surroundings have friendly and personable staff that will make you feel most welcome.
A lovely, relaxing atmosphere with an open balcony when weather permits.
A £5 per person deposit fee is required to make a restaurant booking to confirm and secure the reservation.
Dress Code of Smart Casual (No sportswear, fleeces, sliders, flip flops or beachwear) enforced from 5:30pm. You will be refused entry if not dressed in smart casual attire.
Children aged 8 and under may dine in the restaurant on tables booked with adults between 5:30pm-7:30pm, children's menu is also available. If you are more than 15 minutes late to a booking, there is a possibility your table my no longer be available.
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- CCaroleHampshire •6 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe had a delicious meal at the Ivy in Bournemouth. Would fully recommend the fish cakes. The staff are so lovely and looked after us really well. Couldn’t fault it in anyway.More infoIvy BournemouthPrice: Moderate• British• Bournemouth•4.4
- AAdrianYorkshire •5 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 28, 2025Fantastic Saturday evening at Puro Gousto. Staff were amazing, accommodating and friendly. Star highlights were the homemade Focaccia bread and homemade pasta served from a Grana Padano cheese wheel. Highly recommended gem.More infoPuro GustoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Bournemouth•4.9
- PPatrickLondon •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 28, 2025Great atmosphere, tasty food, good staff, enjoyable music, overall a restaurant that offers a lot 😊More infoNatty's Jerk BournemouthPrice: Moderate• Caribbean• Bournemouth•4.5
- RRuban PaulDorset •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 27, 2025App easy to use Lots to choose from,all at a great price.The service was excellent and the staff were friendly. The food was delicious and plenty of it,have been a few times now and have recommended it to friends and family. Highly satisfiedMore infoPho BournemouthPrice: Moderate• Vietnamese• Bournemouth•4.7
- AAnnaGloucestershire/Wiltshire •1 review4.0Dined on May 31, 2025Lovely evening for a big birthday meal. There were a lot of us and the service and food was good. We would come again!More infoCôte Brasserie - BournemouthPrice: Moderate• French• Bournemouth•4.7
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The best reviewed restaurant in Bournemouth is Vegivores Bournemouth
The best vegan restaurants in Bournemouth are TWELVE EATERY, Vegivores Bournemouth and Pho Bournemouth
The best vegetarian restaurants in Bournemouth are TWELVE EATERY, TIIEN THAI and GAJA
The restaurants with the best service in Bournemouth are Ship Inn Distress, Vegivores Bournemouth and Hotel Miramar - The Drawing Room
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Bournemouth are KI-CCHIN Sushi Bar, Beirut Lounge and LEVEL8IGHT The Sky Bar
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