The best restaurants in Carisbrooke Isle of Wight South East

Lovely views, great cream tea and ploughman’s lunch! Staff and owner were lovely. Begrudge writing this review because I’d love to keep it secret!

First visit to Blacksmiths on Tues 29 Apr 2025 as highly recommended by a friend. Dog friendly and in an excellent location looking towards the New Forest. Large garden and staff very friendly, polite and welcoming. Good variety on the menu, my wife had the small fish and chips which she enjoyed and wondered how big the main size would be. I had the lamb shank pie which was absolutely gorgeous, and loads of veg. We'll certainly be back again.

Delicious hamburgers - we took different ones, and they were all fantastic. Friendly staff. The place was clean.

A classic place where the food is always excellent. Cannot recommend it enough, and I go back often... 😋

Sat outside and found the staff member to have a can’t be that bothered attitude Ask for mayonnaise and it never came. Went up to the counter and asked again, From the same person we had just asked. Answer was, isn’t there any in the tub on the table ? Arrogance a plenty!!! Perhaps he might learn to treat customers with a little bit more respect.

This was the best value hotel we stayed at in a recent walking holiday on the Isle of Wight. The room was obviously newly decorated with a large ensuite. Both food and ales were excellent and the reception was friendly and helpful. Would recommend.

Popped in for another breakfast and I wasn't disappointed at all. This is my second visit before writing this review. my friend and i were very happy with the service and the breakfast was lovely. Definitely going back.

Everyone of our 10 meals were absolutely delicious thankyou for a wonderful service

Stayed for two nights while on a coach trip with Just Go 12th to the 14 January 2025. It was a lovely couple of days and would definitely like to go again sometime. The staff where all very helpful and friendly. The activies available were outstanding. The food was outstanding and Alanna out waitress was second to none. She was helpful, friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you Alanna for making our stay so special. The food was excellant too. The accommodation was a solo chalet which was clean had everything as expected. The night entertainment was fantastic and was a lovely end to a very hectic day.

Very nice people, nice atmosphere, nice food. Never been to a Tapas Bar before and we were quite impressed with the standard of food!

Thoroughly enjoyed a Sunday Roast. I had the small gluten free roast beef meal. Included gf gravy, stuffing and Yorkshire and Yorkshire pudding. Although described as small there were two large roast potatoes and a large boiled potato as well as a dish of vegetables. My son had the three meat option which was also excellent. Desserts looked good too but we were too full to manage one.