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Art Sushi
Price: Expensive•Japanese Speciality•4.9(492)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.The Italian Kitchen
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(101)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.
The Old Inn
Price: Expensive•British•4.7(2,951)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.Shalims Balti House
Price: Moderate•Indian•4.6(969)Shalims Balti House is a national and regional award winning Indian restaurant. Come in and enjoy the best in Indian dining Weymouth has to offer. The mouthwatering food and warm comfortable surroundings all add to the experience that you'll find hard to beat when it comes to Indian food in the area. For the best food, service and comfort dine at Shalims Balti House.
Clavells Restaurant
Price: Moderate•British•4.6(204)Clavells is a traditional restaurant set in the heart of the Jurassic Coast. With our very own courtyard and garden, centrally located in the heart of the picturesque village of Kimmeridge. We serve a wonderful choice of seasonal favourites and classic food dishes. Clavells should be your first port of call for a hearty Sunday roast, a three-course meal, or a sun-drenched cocktail on a glorious summer’s day.TWELVE EATERY
Price: Expensive•Vegan•4.8(980)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!
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- PPennyLondon •26 reviews4.0Dined 1 day agoNot a huge choice but we were pleased with the food. Service was a bit slow but pleasant staffMore infoCôte Brasserie - BournemouthPrice: Moderate• French• Bournemouth•4.7
- SSteveDorset •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWonderful food and very attentive staff! Music a bit loud but that might just be me.More infoPho BournemouthPrice: Moderate• Vietnamese• Bournemouth•4.6
- GGaryDorset •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoDuggy (not sure of the spelling) the Bar Manager - was fantastic, he looked after the family very well, was considerate and friendly. The food was fresh and delicious, so a great lunch was had by all the familyMore infoThe Crab at BournemouthPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Bournemouth•4.4
- GGillianBrighton •4 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWow, we absolutely love the Ivy in the Lanes, wasn’t sure if the Bournemouth Ivy would be the same, it was. The staff were wonderful, very attentive and polite, couldn’t fault anything. Absolutely fantastic evening, thank you all. We will definitely be booking again on our next visit to Bournemouth.More infoIvy BournemouthPrice: Moderate• British• Bournemouth•4.4
- HHannahDorset •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoWelcomed by a lovely lady yesterday who recommended a few dishes to us as it was our first time visiting. The eggs manhattan was incredible best poached eggs!! Service was fantastic with a smile every time she approached our table. I didn’t get to catch her name but did notice the tattoo on the side of her hand if that helps to pass on my thanks. She defiantly made our afternoon more enjoyable. Attentive polite and friendly. Will most definitely be returning when visiting the area againMore infoDancing Moose Ashley CrossPrice: Expensive• British• Poole•4.2
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Dog friendly restaurants in Dorset include Hive Beach Cafe, The Anchor Inn and The Countryman Inn
Child friendly restaurants in Dorset include The Countryman Inn, Harbour Inn and Turks Head Weymouth
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