Twelve Eatery in Bournemouth

I like the breaded camembert and the chicken curry. I love that the mains have protein, sometimes at vegan restaurants you don’t get that. I absolutely loved this place the first time we visited a year ago but I felt that this time the quality got a bit worse. The menu hadn’t changed much, I do prefer more seasonal plates. The food took ages to arrive which I understand when you make it from scratch but some of it was cold. Got the creme brûlée which was very nice but the sugar on top needed to be hardened more. The area is quite bad and there were some dodgy people sitting outside who were not customers. I think the menu could be improved with more seasonal dishes, would love a gluten free burger, and that it’d be a better dining experience if the area was nicer.

My niece and I had an amazing meal here on Friday night. Exceptional vegetarian food and fabulous service. Will be back.

Vegan steak is the best I’ve ever had!! Great choice of drinks and desserts too

Loved everything about this place ❤️ Food and drinks were out of this world and this comes from non- vegans. Service was friendly and welcoming. Definitely coming back.

My Husband and I visited Bournemouth on a sunny Sunday and decided to try twelve eatery for lunch. They open at midday and we managed to grab a table - so glad we did as the whole experience was fabulous. Not only did we have an absolutely wonderful Sunday roast ("Chicken", "Beef", or nut roast options), the waiter brought us over some complimentary mushroom soup which was absolutely stunning. The home made kombucha was brilliant and we finished absolutely everything - can highly recommend the cauliflower cheese as well! Really wonderful food, service and ambience - would thoroughly recommend.

The best vegan restaurant in Bournemouth. Second time here and wouldnt go anywhere else.

Beautiful restaurant, fantastic service, and lovely lovely good, everything we took was fantastic.

The starters were great but we were very disappointed by the main that was overcooked and very dry. The starters were very expensive for the quantity in the plate and for being plant-based. We ordered some "scallops" and got two mushrooms for more than 13£. I feel the price of the baked camembert was more adequate.

Friendly, helpful and welcoming service but disappointing, rather bland food, maybe because it was a special Chinese new year menu. Why do they have to pretend to be serving meat by using “”? Why not celebrate what they do? Background music was too intrusive.

Absolutely amazing place. So clean and bright and the staff are incredibly friendly and the menu all plant based. Delicious!

A really lovely vegan restaurant with a fabulous range on the menu. Staff really friendly.

Loved the whole experience. Food was delicious. Service was brilliant and will be visiting again and again.

Visited here while down in the area for new year. Booked in advance and glad we did as place was packed. Nice cosy atmosphere. Place felt very modern. Lovely to have the entire menu to choose from as we are both vegan. We actually managed to have 3 course. Everything was super tasty and not one mouthful disappointed. Wanted to try the tofu and chips but had it before elsewhere and it was very ‘fishy’ tasting, our server encouraged me to try it - so glad I did as it was amazing. Staff were all fabulous- place was very busy but they were very attentive and friendly. Would recommend here and would not hesitate to return.

Amazing as always. Food is delicious, you can tell the chefs know what they’re doing! Thanks for a brilliant time

Totally vegan restaurant and I assume most of the reviews are from vegans supporting this establishment which is great for the business and it’s good to see support for an independent business. The staff and ambiance provided a very welcoming experience. The food was of a good standard so no complaints there, but as for value for money I felt it was overpriced and on that basis erred about giving a 5 star review. If you are vegan and want to support it, I get it as a one off special, but it would not be on my radar to return as I can get similar quality vegan food in well established non vegan specific restaurants for significantly less. However if you are vegan and just want to enjoy a good choice of menu without concern if the food is vegan or not I am sure you will have a very enjoyable meal and would be happy to recommend.

As usual outstanding food. Innovative ideas, excellent service and reasonable prices. This is quality food for everyone.

Spectacular: The Cocktails, The Service and The Food! Would 'turn' any dedicated die hard meat-eater. Well done you chefs!

Booked and took the Mrs here last night ( Saturday 30/11/24 ). She’s Vegan I am certainly not. The whole menu is fully Vegan plant based food, there was lots of options and I have to be honest at how surprised I was - the choices, the quality and the flavours of the food was SUPERB !! We would one million % recommend this place whether you’re vegan or not. The service and friendliness of the staff and owner was so good they really treated us well.

Brilliant food, fresh and delicious. Excellent service and lovely restaurant. Likely visiting Bournemouth again just to visit this restaurant 👍🏻 We had the sunday roast, tofu and chips, and sticky toffee pudding - all were excellent.

Comida brillante, fresca y deliciosa. Excelente servicio y restaurante encantador. Es probable que visite Bournemouth de nuevo solo para visitar este restaurante 👍🏻 Tuvimos el domingo asado, tofu y patatas fritas, y pegajoso pudín de toffee - todo fue excelente.

Tuvimos una cena aquí durante nuestra estancia en Bournemouth. Es un encantador restaurante de lujo. El personal es muy acogedor y muy servicial explicando el menú. El menú es muy variado y la comida es deliciosa. Nos encantaría volver.

Had the loveliest early evening dinner here! Could not recommend this place enough, the food is to die for and the staff are incredibly friendly! We ordered the Camembert which was absolutely insane whole different level of yummy, followed by the Sunday chicken and tofu and chips. Perfect portions and gorgeous presentation - we will be back!

Beautiful time at Twelve. Friendly, relaxed staff. Beautiful decor reminding me of a first class carriage on the orient express... and the food was just glorious. Mostly made in house, lovingly described and discussed by the team, and extremely tasty. It made me so proud to be Vegan and so happy to spend a weekend in Bournemouth- thank you all so much.

The total dedication to excellence in vegan cuisine, created from scratch, in-house is fully evident in all the dishes we as a family, tried. The flavours were excellent as was the presentation. If you are wanting a vegan culinary experience I doubt that there is anywhere better. Just brilliant!

It’s good but way too expensive for what it is, it’s not okay to charge such prices, and then give you tiny portions that don’t fill you

Having driven from London just to visit we were totally impressed! We had visited in February but this was our first time on a Sunday to sample their roast dinner! It was delicious! Loved all the different veg with it and the ‘beef’ was delicious! The service was also amazing and the owner was so friendly and was lovely to chat to! I was amazed to learn the beef dish contained 50g of protein! Along with daily allowance of B12! Cannot wait to visit again!

Twelve was recommended by people on a Facebook page, however I found it quite disappointing. It took 25 mins from being sat down to being asked for our drink orders. Then 15 mins after that for our food orders to be taken. However the scallops were amazing and I would recommend them. I did order the steak as I was looking forward to it, however I thought it lacked flavour. It had a strange texture to it and was just strange. The sides to it were tasty though. We asked the table next to us what they thought as they also ordered the steak and they agreed that it was strange, with a weird texture to it. I wish I had ordered the burger as that looked good!

I have been planning to go to Twelve Eatery for a long time, and after reading the wonderful reviews, and being informed by Tripadvisor that it had been given an award I decided to go there for my birthday meal. I was expecting an exceptional meal with wonderful flavours and had been eagerly looking forward to it. We received a warm welcome and the waitress was very friendly and helpful. I ordered the Beetroot Gnocchi as a starter. When it arrived I was expecting it to be really tasty, but to my surprise it was very bland. I then had Katsu Curry, which I had seen recommended on a previous review, and again I was disappointed, very little flavour, in fact I didn't eat it all. My companion had the "Fillet Steak" and he was disappointed as well and said that it was very dry with little flavour. We must have gone on an off day, as everyone else seems to think it is wonderful. I left feeling very disappointed after the big build up.

Incredible food, incredible service, couldn't recommend enough! Thankyou so much for such a wonderful meal

Felt very welcomed on arrival and the hosting all evening was exceptional! So wonderful that everything was plant based, it looked and tasted amazing. We will be sharing this experience with others. Thank you for making our evening

Very very special. The food, the cocktails, the people! Is there a better all-round plant-based dining experience in the world? You'd be hard pressed to find one. The passion of the owners shines through as Twelve goes from strength to strength. I should know: My partner and I have enjoyed Twelve many times over the past 6 years, including for extra special occasions and just everyday deliciousness. Incredible vegan food with lots of fabulous gluten-free options too. Everything's so delicious. I'm actually pescatarian, and omnivores will enjoy it lots too. Love!

Another top notch meal at Twelve Eatery. The food, drink, service and ambience are always spot on. Tried the katsu curry for the first time and it was delicious! My only criticism is that there aren’t more Twelve restaurants in other places!

Food may be freshly prepared but came overcooked and tasteless. Very expensive for the quality of food. Burgers dry and burnt, steak burnt and dry (was refunded) and katsu curry tasteless with very little sauce. My daughter raved about it because it was wonderful on previous visit. Took her there for birthday treat. Very disappointed for £190 thought it would have been much better. ‘Mighty Weiners’ was much better and cheaper.

We booked a table for a birthday, I love vegan food when it’s done properly. The premise of the restaurant trying to combine meat eaters and vegans was a bit confusing to be honest. A beetroot won’t be a steak. Just make a good curried butternut soup, I’d definitely come back for that You eat B12 gravy it tastes like truancy

Fantastic food and excellent service. 100% vegan with interesting and exciting dishes. On this occasion, we ordered the same dish and were a little disappointed, but every other occasion has been incredible, so pitting it down to wrong ordering. Looking forward to visiting again.

Had a lovely meal at Twelve this evening - amazing food (seriously - amazing!!) and a lovely warm service throughout. We ate far too much because the food was so good!! Special recommendations - the baked 'camembert' which tasted as good as, it not better than the real thing (vegetarian cheese lover here) and the blood orange sorbet is to die for. Highly recommend!!

Beautifully plated, delicious, plant-based dishes on this menu! We ordered many dishes and all we left were empty plates! Our server was so friendly and she was able to answer our questions about each dish. Definitely will be returning.

It's so petty that I forgot to take enough pictures. Foods are good, the atmosphere is just stunning. You should go and find it by yourself!

Beautiful to have a fully vegan restaurant. I chose the stew it was nice a good portion but it lacked a little something.... service was fab though. 👌🏽

First time, checking it out. Had the scallops starter. They were bland, with a consistency that reminded me of hardboiled egg white. Recommend they try samphire with it, to give a taste of the Sea. I didn't realise there was a Service Charge until I queried my change -not offered option to review. I was prepared to tip, as the young lady was very attentive, so not upset for the SC. Nice place, but disappointing experience.

Went for a meal with friends, lovely place food was good I had the tempura veggies starter, tofu and chips with house salad for dinner and 1 larger , this came to £44 let's say I've been to much cheaper and with more food lol, I still went out after and got more food as was still hungry. I must say tho staff were amazing and definitely worth a visit.

Nice place with a great ethos. Our waitress was knowledgeable about all the dishes and was happy to answer any questions. The food was very interesting and everything was made on-site. Absolutely everything is vegan, even the wine! I would recommend Twelve to all, but especially vegans or vegetarians - it's lovely to go somewhere with so much choice!

We were looking for houses in the area and we found this! The experience from start to finish was exceptional. We opted for starters, main and dessert. Dalton went above and beyond, the owner with a wealth of experience in restaurants and food and made our eatery venture even more special. He has been through his own journey and had poured his passions into his work. You feel that here All staffs genuinely care you have a good experience and introduce each plate with as much joy as if you were meeting a friend Dalton took our hearts and the food (especially the cheesecake) gave our taste buds a taste of heaven Thank you

Absolutely fabulous! Found this restaurant on findmeglutenfree (App) I'm a diabetic and glutensensitive. The food was very tastefull! Would defenitely come back here. High recommendation! Great food, great staff!

Lovely restaurant with great food. Well considered menu and meals- tasty, well presented and exactly the right portions. The in-house cocktails were the best!

Tasteful art deco adjacent interior, befitting disco and funk&soul and lovely attentive and friendly service. Most of all though, excellent vegan food, creatively and seemingly effortless, skillfully prepared. I cannot wait to come back to try the next set of dishes and if you are visiting Bournemouth you should, too!

We had a lovely meal at Twelve this evening! The service was brilliant, friendly and professional. The food was fresh, delicious, presented nicely and was just the right amount. Highly recommended even if you are not vegan, but for us it was refreshing to be able to eat everything from the menu! Thank you 🙏

Staff were very friendly and super chatty. Food was great. Will definitely be coming back.

The place and food are great, and the people are very gentle. It was a first experience of vegan food with the kids, and it was a success. Beside the food, special kudos for the decoration of the room.

Wonderful wonderful wonderful! Beautifully crafted food with exceptional service made it a v v special experience - it was so good we broke into applause at the end ☺️ We had cocktails, shared four starters four mains (& triple fried chips) and three desserts. It was a wonderful journey through exquisite tastes, food designed and prepared with so much love and care. What enhanced the exceptional food was Dalston and Greg talking through the ingredients, where the food was sourced, their journey - every little detail made the eating experience even more special. There are too many food and drink highlights so we can heartily recommend everything! I have to give a shout out to the rhubarb fizz, scallops, lasagne and cheesecake - in an exceptional menu they just edged it for me. Others in my party loved the gnocchi, the celeriac and the baked Camembert with the chocolate torte also getting a vote! All the cocktails and kombucha were out of this world❤️ Thank you Dalston, Greg and Captain cheesecake for making everything so special - we'll definitely return and please please open a place in Winchester 🙏🙏

Amazing food and super friendly customer service. I'm vegan and visited with 3 non-vegan friends. Everyone was very impressed with the food quality and creativity. From the starters we had the 'Camambert' and 'scallops', I was never into seafood so was skeptical of the latter but it was amazing. We also had open lasagne, 'steak' and chips, tofu and chips, and a couple of other dishes. The cheesecake was out of this world!

I was looking for an independent place to eat in Bournemouth before attending a music event in July. I found Twleve after doing some research. I am vegetarian, my partner is not and we have enjoyed a fair amount of vegan food over the last few years at various events so I was excited to visit Twelve amd I was not disappointed . The restaurant has a lovely chilled environment, the team were super welcoming and clearly dedicated to prividing a great experience and the food was next level. I was particularly impressed with the 'caviar' on the King Oyster 'scallops', the cocktails were delicious, the range of beers were really different and the Cheescake was to die for.

Best vegan restaurant in Bournemouth! Have been here so many times, the service is always super friendly, the menu is innovative and delicious without being overwhelming. The scallops are always amazing, and the cheesecake is a must try. Beautiful decor and a really great place to dine!

I love this place, whenever we feel like spoiling ourselves or a special dine with others we think of here. The food is delicious and creative. The home brew kombucha deserves its own label. One of the nicest plant-based restaurants we've had and the service is so friendly and attentive. The staff are great and down to earth. Overall they give an experience that is worth coming back to.

Excellent flavours, interesting textures and nutritious - feels really good in the belly. All plant based - very creative menu. Quite expensive but clearly high quality food and lots of love put into the preparation. A meal for a special occasion ! I ordered Starter King scallops (made from mushrooms) with soya bacon, puree and BBQ corn. > Lovely balance of flavour and textures. Main - Lasagne which was all raw and fermented ingredients. Braised broccoli Lasagne > Very nourishing but you have to enjoy fermented food! Desert - dulce de Luce cheese cake > incredible! Drink - Homemade kombucha (mango) > lovely

We frequent Twelve Eatery regularly...for dinner and lunch...as i am obsessed with their food.... I am a whole food plant based vegan of over 35 years, and an obsessed foodie....🌱 Trust me Twelve Eatery does NOT disappoint 💓 Excellent menu offered of nutrient dense beautiful vegan food that delights the pallette. Beautiful flavours, presentation. Love the ambiance of the restaurant with a chilled welcoming vibe ✨️✨️ Dalton offers incredible personal service detailing each option in detail. Excellent service making you as a customer feel valued.... Definitely recommend Twelve Eatery ♈️🌱G💓N or not ♈️🌱💓🪷🪷🪷🐾🐾

Excellent food! (Me non-vegetarian/vegan 😬) Friendly helpful staff. Relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommended!

The best restaurant in Bournemouth we've tried. They combine organic ingredients to be much more tasteful than traditional meat restaurants, and all home made - even the kombucha 👍👍👍

This is a fantastic vegan restaurant, that we love to visit from Weymouth. Food is really amazing and I can't recommend this place highly enough.

A lovely evening at Twelve eatery With the family last Friday Very attentive staff The feed was great Definitely one to return to and recommend to friends

Great people working in this restaurant, they made our visit unforgettable.

Saw Twelve in a list of top vegan restaurants to visit in the UK so just had to book. Staying in Bournemouth for 2 nights to come here. We had the table for the evening so could take it easy. Great menu with plenty of choices. Food was superb, fresh and tasty and nicely presented. Service was polite and warm. We were sat next to a couple who were visiting from Wokingham that we ended up chatting with for ages. Lovely couple and it was the mans birthday as well. We had the scallops, raw lasagne, fillet steak followed by cheesecake and sorbet. Will come back for the tasting menu in Sept if it's on and we can get a spot. Thanks for a great meal and look forward to returning.

Gourmet, unique and delicious. My mind was blown that I found this gourmet vegan eatery in Bournemouth. I think I found heaven.. Amazing

Superb vegan restaurant with unique dishes.

An amazing find on our weekend break to Bournemouth. Beautiful decor, delicious food and fantastic service . We just wish you’d move to St. Albans ! Bonne continuation

Very special food , exquisitely prepared , lovely atmosphere . Comfortable seating .. And service like a 5 star hotel

Such a lovely local gem, knowledgeable and friendly staff, stunning food and overall a great night!

I tried the tofu teriyaki and didn’t like it I think there was some lack of seasoning overall. The cheesecake was nice.

Great service, great food and great atmosphere. Would recommend anyone to visit.

Excellent service. Delicious food. Clever use of vegetarian and vegan concepts to create tasty and splendid dishes. Eaten here two nights running and still happy to explore the menu more. Great vibe and playlist too. Staff are very happy to talk through the menu in detail and ingenious burger, chicken and steak creations with gorgeous flavours and no meat. Highly recommended.

Been here two nights running. Lovely food and great service. Thank you.

Decided to go for a slightly over-indulgent lunch on first arrival in town and didn't regret it. Absolutely first class food and service. Can't fault it. Everything spectacular.

What a serendipitous surprise when visiting Bournemouth, and only a stone throw away from the accommodation! As a Londoner, I might say that both my partner and I are spoiled with great vegan choices. But even if that's true, we were amazed by the quality and the presentation of the organic dishes we received during the evening. All the meals, drinks, and the service were Michelin star level while maintaining a good price range and casual atmosphere. We chatted with the owner, who was a real gem, too! I can't wait for them to open their restaurant in London. (May I suggest the Canada Water area for selfish reasons?)

Bloomin' marvelous. Service was excellent, we were looked after and felt like we were the only ones there (it was busy). Food was very good, never eaten that style before but we both thoroughly enjoyed it. A nice, small place. Select. Music in the background was sufficient without being overbearing. Location is just outside the centre of Bournemouth but an easy walk. They deserve all the praise!

I am a committed meat eater and so was a bit concerned about going somewhere vegan but this food was absolutely amazing and great service. Not cheap - but you do get what you pay for, and I will be back!

As someone who is not strictly a vegan or vegetarian, that does not matter at Twelve. The food was absolutely delicious, varied and with beautiful texture. They clearly know how to create the best flavours. I would thoroughly recommend, regardless of whether you subscribe to a vegan diet. Attention to detail throughout, from the decor and the vibe to the lovely food. Will most definitely be returning!

This was an amazing experience: food, service, ambience, everything.

Hard to describe how good this place is. The food is wholesome and utterly delicious, the service is charming and chilled, and the ambiance is tropical and soothing. If you’re in the area - or not! - make sure to stop for an unforgettable healthy plant-based meal!

It was my first time visiting and I was absolutely blown away by the food. I had the scallops and the teriyaki tofu and it was the best meal out I’ve had in a long time! Their kombucha was the best! The service was incredible- Gui was the best server I’ve ever had, he was so attentive, informative and lovely. Whether you’re visiting bournemouth or you’re a local this is an absolute must to visit!!!

Twelve is absolutely amazing! 😍 Such incredible food and the decor is stunning. It's so nice to be able to eat and drink everything on the menu! I am a vegan and my meat eater husband loved his vegan scallops, steak and crumble! Special shout out for the espresso martini, 'camembert' and blood orange sorbet!

Absolutely fantastic, I am not a vegan and the food was amazing.

Yeah my night was ruined and I ended up getting picked up by Police and sent to Bournemouth hospital! Thanks for ruining my night and I am now in a mental health hospital in Edinburgh! I will never come again 😔! Kind regards, Ivan Liamin

So happy to stumble across this gem yesterday. The food was divine, every mouthful was delicious and the girl that served us was an absolute star. I wish I lived closer to come here more often. Thank you Twelve Eatery for a great experience ☺️

Absolutely gorgeous food and service. Highly recommended!

Really fantastic vegan food. Absolutely loved it and had a birthday surprise too 😊 I highly recommend you give this place a try.

Went there for my brother's birthday , Hope to come back again soon

We went for the camenbert, scallops, the burger and the steak. All were incredible. Vegan fine dining in an atmosphere that could be very pretentious if it wanted to be, but instead has a friendly, cosy vibe. Would recommend!!! Only regret is not having room for the cheesecake.

I like my meat, so does my mate. So we both were unsure what to expect here today. But what a Fantastic experience we had , food was beautifully presented and the staff are clearly passionate. Extremely tasty food! I honestly didn’t think vegan food could be this GOOD 😊! credit to chef & all staff 👍

I enjoyed the visit to Twelve, it's a lovely restaurant if you are looking for vegan food. It was something different for me and not my bag but for some it would be amazing. Totally recommend if you are looking for a plant based menu

On our stop in Bournemouth, we stumbled upon this place. What a nice surprise: the atmosphere, the service, the food. The taste of their plantbased dishes are stunning.

Outstanding food whether vegan or not, well worth the trip from Yorkshire!

Some of the best vegan food I have ever had wasn’t amazed by the crumble but they happily took it back and the other dessert I had was wonderful

First visit to this fully vegan restaurant in Bournemouth. Wanted to take my omni friend for a treat and a treat it was! We loved everything about our experience, from the excellent food, to the attentive service with a smile and relaxed atmosphere. Will certainly return.

Avoid if you are gluten free - I messaged in advance as I am coeliac and wanted to be sure I could have their nut roast, they said it would be fine so we booked for my birthday. It wasn’t until we arrived and had our starters that they said I couldn’t have the nut roast. They told me whatever they gave me would be comped so I should get over it, although the rest of my party were only there because it was my choice for my birthday, and they then served me still frozen Yorkshire puddings alongside my meal. If they had been honest from the start we could have saved a lot of time and money, they seemed very confused by the concept of having gluten free food despite it being marked on the menu. Really disappointing and quite an uncomfortable dining experience.

Beautiful restaurant with delicious food and super friendly service. Only thing that that I could ask for more of this the food becuase it was so tasty. My partner said is was the best vegan restaurant he'd been to in 16 years!

The food was delicious, well presented.

5 🌟 food, service and ambience. They take such care in curating the menu, and are very knowledgeable about the food they're serving. Attentive and nice chilled vibes, one of the best vegan restaurants I've been to in the UK!

Highly recommend the Camembert to start, steak for main and cheesecake for dessert. Cocktails delicious. Expensive meal but lovely restaurant. Highlight of day trip to Bournemouth.

That was my partners birthday, I brought cake and flowers from somewhere else , so the staff been really helpful to organise our bday they are so friendly I really love that place , but the food been a bit expensive hope they put the price down lol 😉. otherwise i highly recommend %100

Stunning as always! Service impeccable, these guys always go the extra mile which is why we continue to come back. Without asking they wrote happy birthday in chocolate on my partners dessert and presented with a candle. Such a great restaurant and so pleasing to see it busy