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The Restaurant at Knoll House, Swanage, Dorset

The Restaurant at Knoll House

4.3
4.3
464 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–10:00 am Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sunday Roast Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Sat 2:30 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01929 450450
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Swanage
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Afternoon tea

    £24.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Afternoon tea is served in the restaurant or lounges from 2.30pm until 4pm, every Friday, Saturday & Sunday

What 464 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Restaurant at Knoll House shines with "delicious, fresh, and hot" food and "amazing" service. Guests appreciate the "charming" old-school ambiance, breathtaking views, and welcoming staff. While the decor is a bit dated, the quality of ingredients and "well-presented" dishes make it a standout destination for both locals and visitors.

464 Reviews
  1. Robert

    VIP

    London

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Very friendly and helpful staff as always. Unfortunately at end of holiday period quite a few items on the menu were unavailable. A relaxing way to have an informal family dinner.

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  2. Pam

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Christmas Day at Knoll House was an absolute treat. Staff were so attentive and friendly. The food was delicious and there was a great variety of options available. There is an old world charm about the place and the afternoon we spent there evoked many special memories of a simpler time in life. Thoroughly recommend!

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  3. june

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Pleasantly surprised at the peaceful atmosphere. We could enjoy this good meal and hear each other speak, such an unusual feature as you grow older. I hear the breakfast is very good too!

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  4. Wendy

    Dorset

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent self service breakfast included full cooked, fruit juice,hot drinks, cereal, toast and pastries.

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  5. Peter

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Set menu ,good selection and very reasonably priced ,staff attentive. Only downside was too brightly lit, not conducive to romantic dining.

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  6. Linda

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thoroughly enjoyed our evening dinner experience at Knowle House. Food was delicious for the price band. The service was excellent.

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  7. Karen

    Hertfordshire

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice food good choice of menu quality ingredients

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  8. Simon

    Dorset

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    All dishes over a 5 day stay had high quality ingredients cooked to a high standard

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  9. Susana

    London

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Knoll House is an institution. Stuck in the 1950's but in a charming way. Definitely a place to stopover enjoy the gorgeous location and views and enjoy the old school charm and old school service. The 3 course meal is good value and the quality of the food is good enough, the staff are lovely and all seem to get on and with a good wine list...you go for the charm and a relaxed atmosphere.

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  10. Robert

    VIP

    London

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food and service Dining room a bit tired but good food makes up for it

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FAQs

The Restaurant at Knoll House is rated 4.3 stars by 464 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Restaurant at Knoll House

Knoll HouseFerry Road,Studland, Swanage, Dorset BH19 3AH

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Swanage
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–10:00 am Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sunday Roast Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Sat 2:30 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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