There are lots of reasons why I like this place and would heartily recommend it to everyone!…read more Firstly, the food is fabulous - it's not cheap by any stretch of the imagination, but the portion sizes are excellent and the quality is second to none. The specials board is especially worth a look, and the lemon sole in particular is absolutely delicious. Secondly, the atmosphere is this restaurant is unlike anywhere else I've ever been. There are two distinct areas of the restaurant - the large room in front of the bar has a lot of tables packed into it, but this just adds to the social feel. The area 'round the corner' has a much more sophisticated and classy feel and you generally have to book a week or so in advance and specifically ask to be seated here.

We had a fabulous family birthday at La Mammas on Saturday night, a restaurant of which we know of…read moreold and visit when we can be in the area - the atmosphere, food and ambience could not have been better. John really knows how to host a party and run a top class restaurant and is excellent at front of house hospitality. A real family run business. Such a rare Treasure these days with cosporate chains. The prices that sit fairly midway to a little higher if you want a treat refelcts that John knows his suppliers and chooses all with care. We are looking to return on our own very soon for some excellent fish and more of this amazing restaurant . A real Jewel in the Crown tucked away in Christchurch on the edge of Bournmouth.

Had an enjoyable meal here, but shouldn't have had the Zabaglione (made with raw egg) 4 hours later…read moreI had the worst, most painful food poisoning I've ever had ! I couldn't try and lift anything heavy for 48 hrs !

Chiantis is a nice little Italian restaurant in the high street of Ferndown. There is limited…read moreparking behind the restaurant. The restaurant is split into two sections, a nice classic bar area and then a rabbits warren that is the restaurant. The restaurant side is dimly lit and cosy and very different to the bar area. The menu is extensive with the prices reasonable for what you will receive. I have to admit to loving their chicken pasta dishes on the menu. The waiting team are attentive but they don't hover, and considering the resaturant is a busy one then they have found the right balance I think for their customers. I find the wine list to be fairly limited an on the expensive side. The men in our party every time we go there always walk round to the bar themselves to top up their drinks as they find it quicker, but I think the waiters manage it almost as fast. A great place to have a meal out.

Went with a friends on a Sat afternoon. We went for a mixed selection of Starters & Jugs of…read moreSangria. The homemade bread is really yummy. The service was excellent yet again. I cannot remember all we had - Salt Cod Croquets, Spanish Omelette, Spicy Prawns, Squid & a few others. There freshly made Sangria was good. Nothing disappointed, very lovely meal with friends in a lovely atmosphere. Toilets are snazzy

Recently we have been dining at the North Star Tapas Restaurant and would highly recommend any one…read moreto visit. The food is excellent and to a very high standard and all the staff are extremely courteous and helpful. Last night the meal we had was superb. The portions are very generous so I would suggest you come with a good appetite. We are looking forward to visiting the restaurant later this month with all our family.

You have to love a place that serves good coffee and tea made with leaves - remember them! Plus…read morerather splendid cakes. The dinners and lunches are exceptional - a lot of local fish - but the chef nearly always has something exciting for meat etc too. I've had some superlative veggie meals there. Style I guess is mediterraneanish maybe but fusion definitely. It's open all day but not Sundays which is a bind. Try not to go downstairs for your meal though. They've tried their best but it is a bit dark.

I had a meal here recently and was wonderfully surprised. From the outside the restauarnt looks…read morequite minimalistic, but inside it's warm and friendly. Plenty of wood and other natural furnishings. The food was simple, but so well-cooked and tasty. The staff could not have been more friendly and helpful and the whole eating experience was great. Good value too and I would definitely return.

If you like fresh fish then this place should be worth a visit. Downstairs is a frsh fish counter…read morewhere local catches are sold and where cooking lessons are given. Upstairs is the restaurant where in my opinion the best fish meals in town are served. With boarded floors and tongue and groove panelling on the walls there is a distinct nautical feel to the dining room, but it is warm and inviting. The menu is extensive and the staff friendly and knowledgeable about the different types of fish on offer. It's quite a small dining room so make sure you book at the weekends, but the size makes it an intimate place to dine for a special occasion. Highly recommended.

There are lots of places to take away and eat in in Christchurch and one of them is Pizza Hut. It…read moreis just outside the main town by the Bailey Bridge shops and has plenty of parking. The food is always well presented, hot and tastes delicious. There are plenty of side dishes and starters available as well as a good selection of different bases to suit everyone. They also have started to do pasta's now so that there is even more choice for the whole family and after you have eaten all that you still have room then desserts are also available. The staff are always cheerful and helpful and I have always found it a very pleasant experience when I have visited them. There is also the option of ordering the food and picking it up yourself to save waiting, or if you're feeling lazy (or just busy), having it delivered.

A fish and chip shop…read more We used to pop in here regularly when my daughter's after school lessons were spread over four days. The chips are good and the fish excellent. They do deep fried Mars Bars too, as well as sausages and so on. The staff are very friendly. Recommended.

The fish batter was light and crispy, fries were generous, and the lamb pie yummy. Also very kind…read moreservice. Good first meal out in Poole.

great food at reasonable prices. Great pastries and coffee. Try their pasta and pizza for supper.read more

Ate here on Friday and we were really disappointed. Had a second main for £2 voucher and to tell…read morethe truth that's all the tuna salad was worth. My penne chicken had been cooked for someone else and re-heated for me, served with a salad that was so small it wasn't worth putting on the table. Had some mixed olives as an appetizer and they were terrible. They seem to be resting on their laurels and not serving quality food.