Bournemouth is a coastal resort town on the south coast of Dorset. Bournemouth has plenty of choices when it comes to dining out. There are well-known international and British chains and small independent restaurants serving specialist and international cuisine. You can celebrate lots of different cultures from European, Sri Lankan and even Canadian cuisine.
Best places to eat in Bournemouth
Bournemouth is the place to go whether you’re looking to indulge in a hearty classic or try something completely new. Here are a few of our top picks of the best places to eat in Bournemouth.
Renoufs – Cheese & wine bar
48 Poole Rd, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 9DZ
Renoufs are predominantly cheese and wine bars offering tasty sharing boards. Their cheesemongers ensure that only the most delicious variety is made available daily. Enjoy a sharing board with good meats such as Jamón Serrano imported from select bodegas in Áragon, Spain, or a local Beef Pastrami from Neils & Sons Butchers in Bournemouth.
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The Bay Tree
13 Withermoor Rd, Bournemouth BH9 2NT
The Bay Tree Cafe and Bistro offer a varied menu that suits all appetites. Whether you are looking for a traditional breakfast, a light lunch, a bowl of homemade soup or a main meal from the ‘Specials Board’, you can be assured of excellent quality food freshly prepared and made for you.
Restaurant Roots
141 Belle Vue Rd, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 3EN
Restaurant Roots is a relaxed, intimate, tasting menu restaurant situated in Southbourne, just around the corner from the sandy beaches. The food at Roots is very flavour focused. Dishes are simple, with sometimes unusual flavour combinations, to best showcase the beautiful ingredients they have around them.
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Westbourne Grill House
https://www.westbournegrillhouse.com/
127 Poole Rd, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 9BG
Westbourne Grill House is a rustic steakhouse with a modern vibe serving starters, mains and steaks from sirloin to chateaubriand. They pride themselves on sourcing
ingredients from local farmers. All their meat is 36 days dry, aged on the bone, and bursting with flavour. They alternate the menu seasonally to ensure that they offer top-quality taste and flavour for everyone.
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Kumpi – NEXT LEVEL BAKED POTATOES
75 Old Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth BH1 1EW
Kumpi takes the classic baked potato to the next level with a unique blend of flavours. Their expertly crafted potato dishes are designed to tantalise your taste buds and leave you wanting more. Whether you prefer white or sweet potatoes, their cheesy mash will be like nothing you’ve ever tasted.
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Etna Pizzeria
181 Charminster Rd, Bournemouth BH8 9QQ
Opened in 2019, Etna Italian Restaurant is a small family-run Italian restaurant in Bournemouth. Offering authentic, top-quality, and fresh Italian food. All of their dishes are made to order by experienced Italian chefs. Their goal is to provide great food, not fast food, including pizzas, pasta dishes, risotto and fish.
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Twelve Eatery
12 The Triangle, Bournemouth BH2 5RY
Twelve Eatery is a restaurant in Bournemouth serving plant-based dishes, delicious cocktails, and smoothies alongside a planet-conscious ethos. They offer an eye-opening, nutritional dining experience encompassing the best, responsibly sourced produce. Their cold-pressed juice bar offers a rainbow of fruit, vegetables, and superfood ingredients for a health-kicking hit of vitamins and minerals.
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Lolas Restaurant
https://www.lolasrestaurant.co.uk/
95 Commercial Rd, Bournemouth BH2 5RT
Lolas is a casual, warmly-lit venue offering sharable Spanish tapas plates, cocktails, and wine. The Spanish Restaurant serves proper homemade Tapas dishes, including all of your favourites, such as paella and potato bravas.
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Moose Kitchen
https://www.moosekitchen.co.uk/
53 Bourne Ave, Bournemouth BH2 6DW
Moose Kitchen serves poutine, pancakes with maple syrup and other Canadian classics in a laid-back spot with rustic decor. Moose Kitchen is certainly not one to be missed. Expect a laid-back atmosphere, awesome rock tunes, a welcoming environment, and the best cocktails and food!
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El Murrino
154 Old Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth BH1 1NL
El Murrino are passionate about bringing the authentic tastes of Italy to your plate! Using fresh, quality ingredients combined with warm, friendly service. Their pizzas are hand-stretched using slow-rising dough and many ingredients sourced directly from Italy. The menu also includes a selection of pasta, risottos and salads, not to
mention a selection of desserts, including their very popular tiramisu.
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Dicky’s
54-56 Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth BH6 3RB
Good food and good service are at the core of what’s important to Dicky’s. Join them for a very warm welcome and a wide selection of dishes with European influences. On the menu are many options, including pork schnitzel, fish and chips, moules and frites and Dutch beef steak.
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The Coconut Tree
185-187 Old Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth BH1 1JU
The Coconut Tree wants to give everyone a taste of Sri Lankan family hospitality, with an authentic, affordable menu delivering delicious dishes and fantastic flavours combined with fun Cocktails and a relaxed island vibe. Expect an explosion of flavours in their dishes and island Cocotails.
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