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1. La Trattoria
4.7
Exceptional(1048)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Swanage
Booked 18 times today
La Trattoria is a family run Italian restaurant specialising in seafood. Gerry and Louise Forte opened La Trattoria in 1970 and since then, it has been run by the family.During the current Coronavirus outbreak there are restrictions in place, please read them on our website and make yourself aware of them.Despite the current situation, we are now open again and hope to welcome you soon.
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2. The Restaurant at Knoll House
4.2
Awesome(487)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary British • Swanage
Booked 12 times today
With a focus on fine Anglo-French food and a traditionally English atmosphere, our restaurant offers a selection of dishes prepared from the freshest ingredients. The dress code is smart casual, and you can join us for breakfast from 8-9:45am and dinner from 6-8:30pm.
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3. The Point at Haven Hotel
3.9
Excellent(323)
Price: Expensive
• International • Poole
Booked 2 times today
Located on the tip of Sandbanks Peninsula, you couldn’t dine closer to the water.With glorious views across to Studland Bay and Old Harry, the Haven Hotel is renowned for its locally acclaimed restaurant, The Point.Our Head Chef, wherever possible, tries to use local and sustainable ingredients. With a passion for reducing the ‘nautical miles’ of seafood, from source to plate.
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4. Ivy Bournemouth
4.4
Awesome(137)
Price: Moderate
• British • Bournemouth
Booked 69 times today
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.
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5. Côte Brasserie - Bournemouth
4.7
Exceptional(91)
Price: Moderate
• French • Bournemouth
Booked 18 times today
Join us at Côte to discover modern French food in Bournemouth, right in the heart of town. Nestled in an art deco building opposite the city arcade, Côte Bournemouth offers a truly exquisite dining experience over two floors, with a balcony boasting views across the town centre. We're just a short walk from the beachfront and the beautifully landscaped Lower Gardens - so why not take in the sea air, or wander amongst glorious floral displays, before stopping by to enjoy something delicious from our menu of classic French dishes? So whether it's date night, a family get-together or a meal with friends, we'd love to welcome you in to enjoy our outstanding French food in Bournemouth.
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6. The Crab at Bournemouth
4.4
Awesome(1665)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Bournemouth
Booked 11 times today
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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7. TIIEN THAI
4.6
Exceptional(1613)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • Bournemouth
Booked 13 times today
*** 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.
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8. Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
4.6
Exceptional(625)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Poole
Booked 10 times today
Welcome to Da Vinci’s, the best Italian restaurant on Poole Quay and only a stone’s throw away from the water’s edge. Established in 1993, Da Vinci’s is a family-run business, specialising in fresh, local ingredients, cooked in true Italian style. Whether you are seeking a casual pizza supper in a cosy Italian atmosphere or a special meal in a venue that can cater for your special occasion, Da Vinci’s has the answer. Our beautiful Italian restaurant in Poole has a cosy downstairs right on the Quay front and own upstairs dining room features seven windows overlooking the harbour.We are family friendly (hey, we’re Italian!) have highchairs and can provide smaller portions of pasta for children.
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9. The Italian Kitchen
4.7
Exceptional(142)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Wareham
Booked 10 times today
A delightful fusion of Italian & British Cuisine by Head Chef Shannon Richards. Contemporary and relaxed atmosphere with superb views across the Purbeck Hills in Dorset. Situated on the picturesque Wareham Quay.Shannon leads our dedicated team of chefs to bring you a modern style Italian menu using only the finest seasonal produce, our dishes are lovingly and freshly prepared, combining locally landed seafood, premium quality meats and New Forest vegetables along with the finest Mediterranean ingredients.
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10. Art Sushi
4.9
Exceptional(511)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese Speciality • Bournemouth
Booked 10 times today
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.

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  • Gezar
    London •1 review
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Rang the restaurant direct was told no availability, looked on OpenTable and voila! Time slots available for our required time! If it wasn’t for this fact would have given 5 stars overall ! Food delicious and well presented. The Tempura prawns were sublime, very fresh snd very tasty, the Beef carpaccio was equally as delicious. For main course my wife chose the day catch Sea bass, a large and beautifully cooked fish from the grill. My seafood linguine was full of fresh prawns, mussels, baby squid and calamari, which, strangely was offered with Parmesan! No self- respecting Italian chef would offer seafood pasta with Parmesan! I naturally declined the Parmesan!! Overall, a lovely fresh seafood restaurant. Well worth the visit and do be put off by being told no availability, check OpenTable!
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    The Crab at BournemouthPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Bournemouth
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    4.4
  • Ian
    Hampshire •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Superb food, great service, consistent, keep it up!
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    La TrattoriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Swanage
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    4.7
  • Karen
    London •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Wonderful staff, couldn't help enough, really delectable food, felt REALLY full after just 2 courses. My Martini was to die for !! Family celebration of our son's good grades, so the perfect way to celebrate - he wants to decorate his future home like your establishment now!
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    Ivy BournemouthPrice: Moderate• British• Bournemouth
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    4.4
  • philip
    Surrey •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    We had lunch as a recce for relatives staying next month. Unable to find fault. Food was excellent. Staff were attentive and friendly. Definitely be visiting again.
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    The Restaurant at Knoll HousePrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Swanage
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    4.2
  • Karen
    Dorset •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on May 3, 2025
    Lovely staff and service. Well looked after. The food was great.
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    The Point at Haven HotelPrice: Expensive• International• Poole
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    3.9

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