This branch of Fanky and Benny's is very LOUD. I think the best time to go in here is mid morning…read more It is nicely rigged out with pictures of American film stars and other American notables. It's an American 'diner' unlike any diner in America I ever saw. The puddings are fabulous, in fact I often order two desserts instead of a main course. Ideal for families as they do highchairs and crayon packs for children, but I wouldn't subject a young child to the decibels in here. One evening we met a friend at the bar, but I gave up on the conversation as I couldn't hear a thing. If there are four of us at a table we end up relaying the conversation round the table, so I end up with the giggles about ten minutes late. It's never my idea to go there, I don't like shouting at my friends!

It's Bank Holiday Monday night, the servers all seem to be as young as can be hired. I'm sure…read morethey're trying their hardest, but it's not very good. After waiting over twenty minutes to place our order, the lassy tried to rush off before taking all the orders. Our drinks arived at the table only to be lifted from the tray by the rim! Had the food not been good then they'd have got no stars from me. Good eating / poor service!

The Bistro is out of the HdV cookie cutter clattery space with wine bottle & photo decor, shortish…read morebrasserie menu with specials. Plat's du jour are mainly off the main menu, which defeats the object. A recent lunch had salmon fishcake with a poached egg, and mustard sauce (which was ok but nothing special, and the egg was cold); a spicy warm butternut squash and lentil salad which was acceptable, but barely tepid, and a dry and bitty mushroom risotto. The wine list seems to lack wine by the glass or house wines, and is generally very pricey. A Californian Viognier was pleasant, but dear. All round, to be honest, a disappointment. Food at the HdV chain in the past has been very good, and this wasn't. Service was friendly enough. There is outside space for warm weather.

The charm of a full Sunday lunch with a relaxed, homely atmosphere…read more Excellent four course lunch in the bistro for £20. Starter was soup, followed by a buffet with great selection of seafood. Choice of mains and desert. Nice atmosphere, parking could be problematic, recommended.

This place is my go to restaurant when I fancy a ruby in Weymouth…read more The food is excellent and any particular requests are never a problem. They have Cobra on tap and Kingfisher in bottles. The meal we had on the weekend was up to their normal excellent standards. The ambiance of the restaurant is pleasant with soft lighting all round and a beautiful tropical fish tank to complete the look. The Balti House is extremely popular, especially on the weekends, so if you are thinking of going the best advice as ever is to book in advance. A call in the day is normally fine but don't be surprised if their is a lengthy wait if you turn up off the cuff.

Friendly welcome by very smartly dressed staff. Menu choices…read moreunusual but arrive well presented (see picture) in good portions. My choice was delicious, chicken perfectly cooked. Tempting dessert menu but too full! Would have liked to try the mango cheesecake! Proper hot towels and mint choccie at the end, so all good for me and will be returning.

Located close to the Rex Cinema in Wareham. American style. Breakfast, lunch and dinnerread more

My friend, who is 22 years old, just now went into this restaurant and asked, "Could I have a table…read morefor one, please?" The waiter said, "No, you can't." My friend says he wasn't dressed untidily. He was already prepared to order the Pad Thai Gai and some appetizers. He'll now take his business somewhere else.

On our last evening in Poole we decided to give this establishment a try. I'm so glad we did, the…read moreplace was spotlessly clean and nicely decorated and the food was delicious VERY TASTY I assume it was the owner who served us he was very pleasant and made us feel most welcome Well worth a visit.

Small circular restaurant in Bournemouth, a short walk from the coast and from many local hotels…read more Went on a Thursday night and the restaurant was generally empty with only 2 other tables seated while I was there. Staff was helpful and promptly delivered my dish. The garlic chicken was buttery, tasty, hot and fresh. I could hear it sizzling as they cooked it as the restaurant was so quiet and empty. The garlicky, butter sauce was yearning for a crispy piece of Italian bread to mop up the remaining sauce with but alas, none ever arrived. An Italian restaurant serving no Italian bread with dinner? Unheard of unless the waiter forgot because the restaurant was too busy? The accompanying pasta dish was fine, nothing spectacular. Overall, Valentino's menu consists of a limited number of main course selections as well as pizzas. Two beers are offered, both Italian (one on draft, one in bottles). A selection of wines is also available. My waiter disappeared after delivering my dish and a separate waiter brought over my bill -- odd, considering I was one of the only patrons.

Like stepping into the 1970s - bright red paper napkins, candles in old wine bottles covered in…read morewax, banana split on the menu. But along with the friendly Italian owner, this is part of this restaurant's charm. The food is basic - don't expect homemade pasta or fancy sauces. The pizzas are a bit odd too. But for somewhere central to grab a quick dinner, it's sweet enough.

Omio dio Cant describe it with more than one word : Devine!! I had frizen yugert and it was the…read morebest frozen yugert i have ever had.

I am a constant visitor to Italy and have some amazing friends out there so Gelato is very familiar…read moreto me. In recent years London has opened up some amazing Gelateria's . I have visited Giggi many times in the past and on a recent visit popped in to place a small order and consider them for a larger birthday event and corporate order. The product is as always delightful and well made , its no Vivoli Firenze but its always been good and best in Bournemouth offerings. Unfortunately I had to walk out with no orders placed as I was so offended by the member of staff I was served by. Apparently even though ice cream is priced the same across all flavours and there is a flat fee for a tub I was affronted by an obstructive rule about 2 flavours only !! to quote "thats the rule darling take it or leave it !" , I politely suggested I didn't understand the logic as Gelataria's in both Italy and London serve the flavours you wish she became more patronizing , obstructive and rude. It does not make commercial business sense to refuse an order and previously I had been served multiple flavours , but the staff member just ramped up her level of bad customer service, even her male collegue looked embarrassed. I am sure Luigi Bray the owner who obviously takes pride in his products and offering would be shocked his staff were so nonchalant with his business and reputation. I see the trip advisor excellence aware on premise and website and I hope Giggi retains this but my fear is they wont with a staff member like this on board. I treid to leave details for a call back from the owner but the same staff member just said he would not be interested ...how sad this is Bring back the old Giggi that valued customers , was proud to serve great product to gelato fans and wanted the repeat business I was willing to offer before this terrible experience

I have eaten in the Red Panda on a few occasions now and overall my experiences have been good…read more They have some lovely touches in the restaurant such as bowls of mints available for after your meal, and fresh flowers in the toilets. I find that we have been seated very quickly on arrival and if not we can get a drink at the bar which takes up a massive wall at the front of the restaurant. I like the fact that you can choose to have cutlery or chopsticks when you are at the table. Service has always been average in the restaurant. There have been times when it has been fast but other visits it has been very slow. Overall a good experience though.