Diners' Choice: Gluten-free-friendly restaurants in Dorset

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Updated June 05, 2025

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The Old Inn

4.7

4.7 (3006)

£26 to £40

British

Wimborne

About the restaurant

The Old Inn is a traditional country pub in the heart of the idyllic village of Holt. Situated close to the historic town of Wimborne Minster, The Old Inn is the perfect destination when you fancy a homemade, traditional pub meal. With real fires, a beautiful garden and fantastic service, this pub is definitely worth a visit. We have worked hard to put together a menu that offers something for everyone. Everything is freshly prepared at the Old Inn, from our Chicken Liver paté, to children’s chicken nuggets. We pride ourselves that all of our meals are traditionally cooked using largely locally sourced ingredients and our seasonal specials are definitely worth looking at too, as well as our delicious desserts! We aim to provide a prompt, efficient and friendly service and we can cater for all types of parties.

Top review

Anna

Dined 5 days ago

Very friendly service, food excellent, the surroundings are clean and homely. Will definitely visit again.

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Popular dish

Garlic Pizza

Côte Brasserie - Bournemouth

4.7

4.7 (91)

£25 and under

French

Bournemouth

About the restaurant

Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.

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Anna

Dined on May 31, 2025

Lovely evening for a big birthday meal. There were a lot of us and the service and food was good. We would come again!

La Trattoria

4.7

4.7 (1041)

£26 to £40

Italian

Swanage

About the restaurant

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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William

Dined 2 days ago

Highlights were the quality of the food; speed and attentiveness of the service and friendliness too. Downsides are the expense; £12.50 for a Limoncello spritze is a bit high as was £18.95 for a Pizza. The ambience in the window section isn’t that great as it’s a bit cramped and by the door. Overall though his is still the best meal that we have had in the two weeks we’ve been on holiday.

Pho Bournemouth

4.7

4.7 (356)

£25 and under

Vietnamese

Bournemouth

About the restaurant

Healthy Vietnamese Street Food, we specialise in serving pho noodle soup, hearty curries, delicious chicken wings, sharing spring rolls, and much more besides...

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Ruban Paul

Dined on May 23, 2025

Easy to book very welcoming on arrival service great portions fantastic and great value for money

The Italian Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (134)

£25 and under

Italian

Wareham

About the restaurant

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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Andy

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

Fantastic meal with attentive and friendly staff - highly recommend

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Experience

Bottomless Brunch

TIIEN THAI

4.6

4.6 (1608)

£26 to £40

Thai

Bournemouth

About the restaurant

*** 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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Mike

Dined 6 days ago

We eat at TIIEN Thai often ,the food, service hospitality is excellent can’t say enough good things about the restaurant and the lady front of house is incredibly welcoming and professional

Lulworth Lodge

4.6

4.6 (421)

£25 and under

Bistro

West Lulworth

About the restaurant

Set a pebble's skim from the iconic Lulworth Cove, our all-day ground floor bistro serves contemporary food sourced from the local ingredients.

For lunch service we offer our seasonal ‘a la carte’ menu and a nibbles / sandwich menu, so please drop by for a crab sandwich or cream tea on the terrace. Dogs are welcome on the terrace as well as in the restaurant.

We are sorry to say we are unable to take reservations for the outside seating area, however you can always just walk in !

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Maik

Dined 5 days ago

Delicious food, kind service and nice ambiance. A very cosy and relaxed atmosphere.

Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

4.6

4.6 (622)

£25 and under

Italian

Poole

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Robert

Dined 7 days ago

First class genuine Italian cuisine on the quay at Poole. Inside or outside tables. We have visited many times and will always go back

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Experience

2 Course Lunch Set Menu

Oliveto

4.5

4.5 (2535)

£26 to £40

Italian

Weymouth

About the restaurant

Oliveto brings Italian cuisine from the heart of the owners and Italian Chefs. Using local produce with the finest Italian ingredients the restaurant prides itself on quality food with a difference in a venue which provides an amazing setting. Whilst dining on excellent cuisine you can enjoy panoramic views of Weymouth Bay and the Jurassic coastline in a relaxed and grand setting. Respecting the building's origins as part of the piers bandstand the restaurant's decor nods to the past incorporating art deco features together with modern design. You sense a feeling of luxury as you walk through the doors.

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Diane

Dined 2 days ago

We had a wonderful meal at a table that overlooked the bay.. staff were friendly and efficient.. couldn't have asked for more. Absolutely perfect.. thank you Oliveto

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Popular dish

White Chocolate Cheesecake

The Crab at Bournemouth

4.4

4.4 (1658)

£26 to £40

Seafood

Bournemouth

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

David

Dined on May 26, 2025

Excellent meal and great service - very attentive.

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