The best restaurants in East Southbourne and Tuckton Bournemouth South West

This is a really serious restaurant. Our go to for 'occasion meals' - but sometimes we just invent an occasion! A bit tucked away in a local shopping street at Southbourne crossroads. This means it is at the end of the bus route M2 so accessible from all over Bournemouth, Poole etc (and obviously Christchurch). I mention this because the wine flights to match the food are great - and I couldn't possibly drive afterwards. Quite simply, this is the best food within 50 or so miles. A choice of tasting menus - lots of small courses where the chef - proprietor, Jan, and team conjure extreme flavours which also look perfection on the plate. The menu only hints at the food because it is what is done with the ingredients that matters. So I won't run through the courses. Not cheap, but half the prices in London or Brighton, so people come from far and wide. Lunch in particular is excellent value. Now attracting attention in all the foodie guides so go while you can! Only 14 covers so we always book the date we want next before leaving. Back next month!

Our picky grumpy journalist friend was down for the weekend for some R&R. He's used to being schmoozed and schmoozing dubious London bigwigs in overpriced and under performing eateries in The City - so where to take him? Round to the Cork of course. 3 delicious surf and turf specials later we waited nervously for his reaction - and perhaps to pay the bill. Then he announced it was our turn to pay but that he'd loved the experience of eating here and he wished he could uproot this establishment including the fantastic staff and relocate them to his postcode in West London. So thank you Jan and Chrissie and Mauro and Liam for cheering him up and making our weekend a lot more cheerier

Wide range of menu options, excellent quality

Even on a cool autumn morning a lot of people enjoying sit down with super coffee + more

I cannot believe what I have just witnessed I am absolutely disgusted and mortified how rude and insensitive the staff really are after 2 lovely ladies came into the cafe with their adults with clearly additional needs and the were asked to leave because of the noise they were making how insensitive and rude can you and your staff be I have never been so disgusted in all my life who you treat your customers no matter who we are or what needs we have it doesn't matter a customer is a customer and should always be welcome well NEVER EVER again please avoid this establishment in every way and please tell your friends or neighbours or family or even work colleagues DO NOT use this cafe the staff are absolutely rude and AVOID AVOID AVOID please please help me spread the word as I am mortified on how these members of staff and owners think its ok to treat other human beings in this way so again Please AVOID AVOID AVOID at any cost !

Really cool little place, very stylishly decorated, and has a real buzz about the place - it all feels very authentic. The Tapas Thursday is great very and you get a great choice of dishes. The pizza nights are enjoyable to. Very friendly service and has a great Italian vibe to it all.

Really great breakfast. Sausage and bacon is top quality. Everything is beautifully cooked. We visit every year at the end of our holiday and it never disappoints. Debbie is always pleased to see us again, always friendly and chatty. We will definitely be back next year.

Stopped off here for breakfast mid walk. Freshly cooked full English served up by friendly, attentive staff. Sipped on a freshly ground coffee, looking out the picture window, watching the world go by. Very relaxing. Outside seating too, when the weather's kinder and there are less seagulls.. Takeaway available too + ice cream on offer

Great cocktails, good atmosphere and lovely staff, will definitely be back

After walking our dog on the beach we decided to pop in to grab a coffee. I don't normally bother to eat out as I am coeliac. Glanced at the menu and ordered a tuna and cheese gluten free toastie. It was amazing and I even got offered brown seeded or white bread. My husband enjoyed his bacon roll but for me this was a brilliant experience. Thank you so much.

Just had a latte but very pleasant, staff were brilliant and view was amazing

This is my weekly treat. You won’t find it better curry anywhere else amazing food.

A warm welcome and shown to our table. Sally was our server and is always smiling! Our food… linguini & pie were delicious , drinks were lovely too. Back ground music could have been a little quieter but we had a great time!

This was an outstanding venue for our meal. We were warmly welcomed by the fantastic Casey, who attended to our every whim. The food and drink was lovely, well cooked and nicely presented. All round, this was an excellent choice and we would definitely make a 2nd visit. Great job to Casey at front of house and to the managerial and chef team in the back. Well done all round.

The best tapas I’ve ever had. Friendly staff, great atmosphere and service and excellent food that transported me to Spain!