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NEST, Shaftesbury, Dorset

NEST

4.7
4.7
204 Reviews
£25 and under
Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people
7:00 PM
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Serving fusion and eclectic flavours, nestled within the hilltop town of Shaftesbury, Dorset.

We are passionate about all things edible and love serving up joy.

Visit to taste and experience NEST

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:15 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01747 854172
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Shaftesbury
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine

What 204 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nest, a cozy gem in Shaftesbury, offers "absolutely delicious food" with a varied menu and generous portions. Guests praise its "excellent service" and "beautiful courtyard setting." The ambience is intimate and welcoming, making it a "wonderful addition to Shaftesbury." Some note occasional service delays, but the culinary experience remains exceptional.

204 Reviews
  1. Maureen

    Dorset1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I asked for a special dish that I had eaten there previously and the menu had changed which is good and the chef was amazing and I received my very favourite meal. There were 6 of us and we all enjoyed our food and the young lady serving us was just great! All of us had been before and will certainly go again. The food is freshly prepared so there is a slight wait as it isn’t fast food, but definitely worth the wait!

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  2. Jo

    Gloucestershire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food, great service, lovely wine. Would have been a full house all round, however, a very noisy group of young men with their phones made the atmosphere a little tense, no fault of the staff, and did not spoil the food. Would highly recommend, and we are returning soon. I would also like to add that they always accommodate the fact that I am vegan and come up with delicious food for me to eat.

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  3. Karen

    Dorset1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was our first visit to the nest. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was delicious and well served There was a large table of young ladies next to us so I think the noise levels weee probably higher than usual but it didn’t affect our enjoyment of the evening

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  4. Nicky

    Worcestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely setting, small intimate restaurant with nice atmosphere. Really lovely food and good value. Interesting menu.

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  5. Fiona

    London3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was lovely Restaurant was a tad cold and the service a little slow But would definitely come back

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  6. Hazel

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service we always enjoy eating here!

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  7. Rachel

    Surrey2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A well presented meal, produced in a relaxed, downbeat atmosphere. Very pleasant staff. A small but interesting menu of food with an unusual twist, very tasty and plenty of it. Would return.

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  8. Lee

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the third time I have been to Nest and I absolutely love what you guys are doing. Was there on a date, we could comfortably talk without thinking anyone would overhear our conversation, perfect ambience, it's like you have walked into a friend's place. We had lots of small plates (tapas style) and the food is just fabulous, top flavours. Happily worth every penny as the whole experience is lush.....wishing the team at Nest continued success, it's great to have such a restaurant in shaftsbury x

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  9. Tracey

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    No vegan/plant based options on the menu, which was a little disappointing. Maybe this is something that could be considered adding to the menu. As we eat plant based for health reasons not ethical we had the vegetarian options. The food was outstanding.

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  10. Fleur

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant was recommended by a friend and I must say that it didn't disappoint. The food was delicious, but unfortunately they didn't have any of the spirits I requested from the drinks menu or the wine we liked the look of. At the end of the meal we asked for decaf coffee and a brandy but they didn't have this either. The drinks are not a deal breaker though as it was the food that stole the show. Amazing but portions a little on the large side for a small appetite. Will definitely return and hope they manage to sort out the drinks menu! The staff were very personable and apologetic.

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FAQs

NEST offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01747 854172.

NEST is rated 4.7 stars by 204 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Google Map for NEST

51 High St, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 8JE

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Shaftesbury
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:15 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine
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