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1. Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
4.4
Awesome(601)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Poole
Booked 3 times today
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.
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2. Dancing Moose Ashley Cross
4.1
Excellent(71)
Price: Expensive
• British • Poole
Booked 7 times today
Throughout the day we serve up fresh food and chilled vibes. From breakfast until dinner, we arethe place to be, no matter what the occasion. For a catch up with friends over a creamy latte andsmashed avo on sourdough, to seal your business deal with clients over small plates and a glassof wine, or even if you want to come in, kick back and read the newspaper – we don’t mind,we’ve got you covered!If you’re out with your pup, well behaved four-legged friends are more than welcome with us, as long as youdon’t mind our team giving them a bit of fuss! Ask one of the servers for a water bowl, and ifyou’re lucky – occasional treats will also be available!By night, we take things up a level… we rock out disco beats that make it feel like the weekendno matter what day of the week it is! Let us serve you the best food and craft you a killer cocktailto go with it. Book your table to make sure you don’t miss out.
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3. Art Sushi
4.9
Exceptional(466)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese Speciality • Bournemouth
Booked 4 times today
Art Sushi is a fun place to visit because of its unique dishes and engaging atmosphere. The owner/chef, Kamil Skalczynski, is a Sushi Master with impressive credentials, adding to the excitement. As one reviewer mentioned, 'the chef was engaging and the waiting staff were super friendly and knowledgable.' The restaurant offers a chance to watch the sushi chef in action, adding an entertaining element to the dining experience. The food itself is described as 'beautifully presented and tasted amazing.'
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4. LEVEL8IGHT The Sky Bar
4.0
Excellent(84)
Price: Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • Bournemouth
Booked 3 times today
We are Level8ight Sky Bar, and we are situated on the 8th floor of the Hilton Bournemouth Hotel, overlooking Bournemouth town and the English Channel, as the go-to social and definitive drinking bar on the South Coast. Join us to savour the best handcrafted cocktails in town with a friend, loved one or dive into our personalised Cocktail Masterclasses for groups, or perhaps a delightfully blissful afternoon tea with your family. Then, experience the unique sound of our Level8 Live Music nights every Friday & Saturday. A different set of acts every night bring the energy, vibes and excitement that you do not want to miss! We highly recommend that you book your table in advance in order to secure your spot in the most diverse and exciting drinking spot in Bournemouth.
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5. TWELVE EATERY
4.8
Exceptional(949)
Price: Expensive
• Vegan • Bournemouth
Booked 8 times today
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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6. Pho Bournemouth
4.5
Awesome(326)
Price: Moderate
• Vietnamese • Bournemouth
Booked 6 times today
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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7. The Italian Kitchen
4.6
Exceptional(60)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Wareham
Booked 3 times today
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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8. The Avocet
3.3
Good(147)
Price: Expensive
• British • Poole
Booked 2 times today
Your home away from home, at The Avocet whether you are looking for seasonal and innovative food and drinks, chilled-out Sunday lunch, lounging on our sun terrace or the bustle of weekend nights then look no further for your perfect venue.We bring our menus to life by creating pub classics and homemade bar snacks from scratch such as scotch egg, sausage roll, burgers and fish and chips, to name a few.
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9. Ibis Styles Bournemouth
new
(0)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Bournemouth
Welcome to the Diner. Join us for a memorable relaxed, fun and delicious meal. Whether you are straight out of the water and looking for a thirst quencher or taking in the sea air real for a hearty meal, we have something for you.
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10. Frederick's Restaurant
3.0
Good(1)
Price: Expensive
• British • Bournemouth
With all that fresh sea air, you've likely worked up a hearty appetite. At Frederick's Restaurant, tuck into classic British dishes that use fresh, seasonal ingredients, from healthy salads to juicy steaks. Overlooking the seafront, it's a scenic spot to dine, whether you're holidaying in Bournemouth with your partner or entire family. We cater for junior palates with a variety of fun creations, from ice-cream in a cone to candy floss and cola cubes. A delicious buffet breakfast is served every morning. Choose from continental and cooked items, as well as vegetarian options and dishes cooked to order such as omelettes, poached eggs, porridge and kippers.
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  • Dariusz
    Las Vegas •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The best vegan restaurant I've ever been to! 🌱💚 #VeganEats #PlantBased #Delicious
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    TWELVE EATERYPrice: Expensive• Vegan• Bournemouth
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    4.8
  • Rebecca
    Dorset •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Art Sushi is exquisite. From the atmosphere to the food and service, we can never fault it. We visited last night on a rare child free date night, and being heavily pregnant the team were given free rein to choose suitable dishes for us, and they did not disappoint. Every dish was beautifully presented, and equally divine in flavour. We left feeling just the right amount of full. Chef Kamil is an incredible talent and his staff are outstanding at what they do. We will be back when we next get the opportunity! Thank you very much for another wonderful experience Art Sushi team!
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    Art SushiPrice: Expensive• Japanese Speciality• Bournemouth
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    4.9
  • Louis
    Dorset •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 16 Nov 2024
    Amazing service, everyone was so nice, food was incredible, highly recommend this restaurant.
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    Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant & PizzeriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Poole
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    4.4
  • Andy
    Las Vegas •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 10 Nov 2024
    Great place for breakfast , reasonable value and great staff
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    Dancing Moose Ashley CrossPrice: Expensive• British• Poole
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    4.1
  • Will
    Oxford/Oxfordshire •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 9 Nov 2024
    My girlfriend and I went in a date here last night and it was incredible, the drinks were amazing and the waiting and bar staff were all happy for a chat and really seemed to love what they do. If I was to say anything negative it was that the live music made it difficult to have a conversation with my girlfriend sat 2 feet away and as such we had to leave before the 2nd group started rather than stay for more drinks. Other than that, we were each given a glass of Prosecco for the occasion of our date which we really appreciated and we will definitely come back soon
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    LEVEL8IGHT The Sky BarPrice: Expensive• Afternoon Tea• Bournemouth
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