The best restaurants serving French food in New Forest South East

Great food both quality and selection. Cheese board to die for (sooo reasonably priced at less than the supplement other restaurants add for cheese on a set menu). Amazing wine list - reasonably priced, and with some gems not even listed. So many dishes to try when we get the chance. My only criticism would be the lack of soft furnishings - it was really full when we were there, and quite difficult to hear with nothing to deaden the sound. Great value for money.

Lovely but slightly pricey. Sadly, closing due to owner/chefs health.

Unassuming little cafe in Lyndhurst which we just popped in to as passing at end of a long walk. Had excellent coffee, strong and piping hot with fresh tasty scones. Very reasonable prices, lovely lady served us and spotless cafe. Little gem. Not surprised they were very busy.

Extremely disappointed by the food here. The only upside was excellent coffee and friendly staff. My spouse and I ordered the French onion soup & garlic prawns. The soup was weirdly thin and tasteless, and the prawns were simply inedible, with a sauce tasting of raw garlic and a chemical tang. We were out to celebrate my spouse's birthday, but neither of us managed more than a few bites before we chose to leave and go elsewhere, something neither of us have ever done before! We ended up at the Thai restaurant, also attached to Carey Manor, which we highly recommend.

We had coffee and cake in the cafe that is part of Pebble Beach. The lady running the cafe and her staff were really efficient and friendly. The coffee was great and the two cakes we had were lovely with large portions. The cafe is definitely dog friendly to the point they treat any dogs with treats and water. Spotlessly clean and highly recommended.

The 3.5 average review says it all. The most expensive bar in Lymington for drinks and the service is usually terrible. Perfect setting and lovely decor but I don’t want to be writing about that when reviewing somewhere; I’d rather be raving about quality service or food - this place has neither. Saved by one of the staff, Elysse, on more than one occasion. Without her, I’d probably be asking for a refund and giving the place a lower score.