The best restaurants serving Italian food in Bournemouth South West

I have been going to Pinnocchio for 20 years. There are new owners and the menu has been reduced. Prices high and sarcastic service. So sad old favourites have been removed. It would normally have been full full full on a weekend but now i know why half empty. Such a shame.

Served by Nathan and he was lovely! Super attentive and very welcoming. Will definitely be coming back again :)

Wasn't expecting much and it really didn't deliver even that. We only went because we had a red letter days voucher as a Christmas present, this was for a boat trip that was cancelled so had to pay £6 extra for a Prezzo experience. Don't bother, this place is expensive for what it is which is basically a low rent Italian restaurant that has ideas above it's station. Food was very bland not a lot of taste and once you told them you were on a voucher you were then treated like a second class citizen. Not the best experience and won't be returning

I came to baffi for a special occasion as I was recommended this location from a good friend of mine and it didn’t disappoint . The customer service from the staff was amazing well mannered and patient with my family , in addition to this they even recommended an amazing choice of pizza for my brother who was quite indecisive . Finally the time it took to make our pizza was excellent fast and fresh . Pizza was well cooked with a nice amount of crunch to floppy texture which allowed for a beautiful mouthfeel and just when it can’t get any better the pizza had an impeccable cheese stretch just made my day . In conclusion if you’re looking for an amazing pizza for a fair price come to baffi . Try to avoid Cafe Riva .

Prezzo is a bit of a regular - great food at a reasonable price. The restaurant was quite busy and it wasn’t the first time we’ve felt that the serving staff were a little overwhelmed. They were working very hard but just not enough of them. Too much of a wait - and it was clear that other tables were also suffering with delays. Food was excellent as always and we do love going to prezzo - and we weren’t in a hurry but the ‘speed’ of service was painful.

Plesently surprised with the food. Watched our pizzas being prepared & then cooked. Extremly good service & value for money for a change , good size & staff happy to give a doggy bag.. will use again for certain.

Fantastic service and food! We were a very large group of 19 and couldn’t recommend this pizza express enough for large party. Everything ordered came and was delicious. Waitress was Deliah, and was so helpful and friendly. Fantastic evening to celebrate my daughters birthday Thank you

Great visit to Zizi in Bournemouth. After a 5-hour car drive from Merseyside on the hottest day of the year we needed somewhere to relax knowing the food was going to be good. Pizzas were gorgeous. Also really freindly staff. 5 stars.

Lovely venue, great food and fantastic server called Laura, who could not have been more upbeat and friendly!! She was brilliant.

Food excellent And our waitress extremely pleasant and cheerful. Always friendly here too. Amazing scenery

That was so disappointing , Not happy at all when I was Waiting more than 40 minutes to get my Pizza when the shop are not busy

Arrived at 7.15. Only ordered a main initially. Waiter wasn't very friendly. Hardly spoke, didn't smile, didn't seem to know the menu at all. He looked over my shoulder to spell spaghetti pomodorra!!! Food arrived and was good, although no-one cane to ask.us if everything was ok or if we needed more drinks. At 8.35, (a good 30 mins after we had finished our meal) I called the waiter over to ask him to clear the table and ask if we could order desserts. He said kitchen was now closed, despite most of the tables around us still waiting for starters or mains. Website says restaurant us open until 10pm. Not good when this connected to a 4star hotel. We could easily have left without paying and no-one would have noticed. The barman/maitre d spent most of his time looking at his mobile phone!

Lovely meal. Could not fault this restaurant for fabulous food and attentive staff. If I lived in Bournemouth I would go every week.

Friendly staff but poor overpriced food , small portions.. £11 for a small burger and a small cup of chips and they seemed to try and make you get a move on and leave so they can get the table ready for the next customers .

Really good pizza , good range , quick service and nice staff, a good option for a quick lunch. The menu also offers a great variety, including vegan and gluten-free options, which is always a plus for those with dietary restrictions.