The best restaurants in Charminster and Cerne Valley West Dorset South West

Such a disappointing experience. Very expensive (£11 for soup and one slice of bread which didn't come with any butter) and even more money for a "hotpot" which was saag aloo. The saag also was basically overcooked potato, which was absolutely tasteless with hardly any spinach and, again, a small slice of bread with no butter (many vegan butters could have been provided!).

Taco Taco is amazing and i recomend for everyone to try it, the resturant is very small and cosy so probably best to book just in case! We have been sereral times now and i am always craving the mexican corn and the tres leches cake. Service is always wonderfull and the food is best i've had from a resturant in bournemouth. They clearly put a lot of care and attention into creating their menu and every dish that leaves the kitchen!

Great little tea room , friendly staff in a beautiful village,visited for afternoon tea. Plenty of fresh finger sandwiches with various fillings fresh scones with plenty of clotted cream and jam and a nice selection of little cakes , filtered coffee and various choice of tea.

This is such an unusual find. Lovely staff, a welcoming atmosphere, and a perfect visit for a Summers day. Hours and menus change, so phone ahead for the latest information.

The restaurant is housed in a 400 year old house with beams and inglenooks. We had a very fine dinner comprising crab cocktail, lamb, brisket, pannacotta and rhubarb. Everything was local , properly cooked and well presented. Friendly service. It is quite expensive but for a special occasion it does not disappoint.

Went here yesterday and can easily say that it's one of the best pubs I've been too and I've been to a few. Not only are the staff friendly but also everyone at the pub. The pub is filled with interesting items all around the pub and it's very cool to look at. They have a great range of beverages to satisfy everyone. They also got a little chihuahua called Pablo who occasional goes behind the bar and changes the keg. Will be visiting again.

Lovely carvery catering for gf and veggie. Value for money as always!

We came with friends as we had all been gifted afternoon tea, and chose to visit this tearoom. We booked just over a week in advance. What a great choice! A great selection of beautifully fresh finger sandwiches, scones, cream and jam. and a selection of small cakes, which were so light. Absolutely scrumptious. We weren't rushed, so we could sit and enjoy our food. The folk working in the tearoom were very welcoming and we had a delightful afternoon. Thank you!

Wonderful food, good service and suituated in on in lovely part of the Dorset countryside. Suggest you book so not to be disappointed.

Went to the gamekeeper for Mother's Day. The Sunday roast was brilliant,you had a choice of 5 meats, and if you wanted to, you could have up to 3 on your plate and as much of the veg, etc as you wanted. It's really good value for the money. What let it down was the fact that they forgot to bring our desserts out and as 2 of them were ice cream by the time we got them ( had to chase them for the desserts) they had started to melt. But above all it was very good, very friendly. Well worth going and value for money.

WOW! Incredible family meal at the Wise Man , 6 of us enjoyed a delicious Sunday lunch , I had the porcetta which was out of this world ! Bekka our server was attentive but not intrusive, lovely atmosphere and the best Sunday lunch in Dorset . Thankyou to the team at the Wise Man

I didn't get a burger my my colleague did and raved about it all the way back to base. Quickly prepared, local meats, quirky location, friendly staff.

A group of us had an absolutely lovely Friday lunch here, we had great food and service we will definitely go again. Delicious.

Lovely couple hours spent in cafe by window, scrumpy toastie and coffee cake. Great staff and atmosphere

The Giant is our go to pub - they do everything very well. You always get a warm welcome, service is friendly, beer is local and well kept and the food is excellent - pub grub + and its good value for money too. Highly recommended.