The best restaurants serving British food in North Dorset South West

got food poisoning when i came and ate here do not recommend to anyone

Dropped in to Zero Waste whilst on day trip from London. Encountered light rain, and cafe looked inviting. Warm, friendly relaxed service, pleasant surroundings. Nachos and a bowl of delicious soup both served with generous portions of bread, must point out nachos was supposed to be accompanied by corn chips. Meal accompanied by a mulled wine and water. A pleasant lunch experience.

Great with dietary requirements and amazing scervice.

Nice place to stay when I went to Sturminster Newton United Football Club

Cool place, wonderful staff and hospitality, beautiful pub and rooms. Really enjoyed the stay. Will definitely come back.

Fantastic pub. So welcoming, all the staff are first class, smiles and personality all round. Super dog friendly. Fabulous food, awesome service in super comfortable surroundings. I went twice in a week for fun cosy suppers.

Friendly welcome shown to the table not enough chairs or place settings for booking! Ordered food waitress didn't know the difference between pork or beef asked for horseradish half way through my dinner before it arrived after asking again! food was good but service not so plus the skittle alley was cold and unwelcoming

Although everyone else’s food was fab , as the only vegan I was very disappointed. I chose the vegan burger with chips and salad which were both lovely , but ….the burger ? Dry , tasteless , nothing else except the burger itself in a white pappy bun. Would’ve been much better with some fried mushrooms or onions or relish . Tasted like a cheap frozen veggie burger , and nothing else ! Not good at all ! Need to up their game !

Now under new management and getting better by the day. This was a great meal with loads of smiles and cheery chat. Keep it coming, well done.

Decided to try this as it’s under new ownership and within walking distance. I booked ahead for Sunday lunch at 1pm thinking it may be busy but the main bar was was completely empty. The staff greeted us warmly and were offered drinks which we decided to have at the table in the the restaurant away from the loud music. Obviously the staff were playing what they wanted rather than something suitable for the clientele. The restaurant only had one other couple dining, it was completely empty apart from us. The waitresses were very young, sweet and polite. After a considerable wait we were served our food. What a disappointment! The lamb wellington consisted of 3 slices of lamb with a thin layer of pastry around the outside, my Mothers 3 slices of pork looked nice and I have 2 slices of overcooked roast beef. The vegetables looked ok but were barely warm and and roast potatoes were yesterday’s and had chewy skins. Very disappointing which we pointed out to the waitress when she asked how our meal was when she cleared the table. I could hear the same comments from the other couple when they were asked the same question. We decided that we’d go home for our pudding rather than chance a repeat reheat of yesterday’s. Such a shame, we weren’t offered any explanation, but one only had to look around to see why the place was empty. My husband who doesn’t cook could have produced a better meal. It cost us £56 in total. We shan’t be returning and I don’t suppose the other diners will either. I took the meat home and there were no complaints from the dogs!

Fantastic night and great music.

Loving the new owners and what they have done. The garden looks fabulous and is a great place to chill and enjoy the view. The bakery is also a fantastic addition to the town.

Perfect Sunday roast! 7 of us had lunch and we all agreed that the fontmell is back to being one of the best pubs for miles around. The food and the service are excellent, and the walk from the village over fontmell down is a perfect way to work up an appetite.

Very disappointed, we knew it closed at 4 pm we were held up in traffic also three way traffic lights outside the restaurant but arrived at 3.45, then just to be told they had closed, we asked if they could possibly make us tea the young girl was gone for a good while then came back and said no, why does it say 4 pm close ? She said we could get a takeaway in the shop perfect we thought again just to be told they had turned and cleaned the machine, most unfriendly unhelpful staff, we will not make the trip out again. Can’t comment on the food as we couldn’t get any. Bring back some proper old fashion service please.

Excellent tasty food and very good value for money. Totally unpretentious and a lot cheaper than most greedy pubs in this area. Highly recommend this pub. Very friendly landlord, landlady and staff.