Terroir Tapas

It’s hard to know how to judge this particular restaurant. Opinions will be polarised. Your average Shoreditch hipster is going to love the tables made from recycled plastic lids. Others are going to wonder why they’re paying so much money for being served the parts the other restaurants would not use. In my day that was tripe & onions. BTW, what is it with goat on Bournemouth menus these days? The David Attenborough toilets a nice touch. So 5 stars and 1 star averaged makes 3 stars. Plus one for trying at a time when it’s hard to survive, let alone prosper. Our grown-up children love the place. So 4 stars it is.

A Christmas present - Terroir Tapas game lunch. What a treat and a fantastic meal. A game tasting menu with some amazing ingredients. All cooked to perfection by the very skilled and talented chef. They are an eco aware restaurant and awarded a green Michelin star. Cocktails are creative and very enjoyable. The wine pairing with the meal was ok. All wines are local producers, an interesting mix, and some were an acquired taste, but still good value. Most memorable plate had to be the hare doughnut! Thank you all for a wonderful lunch.

Wonderful in every way. We sat at the chefs table and had the 10 course tasting menu with wine pairing. The chefs described each course to us in detail and we had a great time chatting to the head chef about his vision, the sources of the food etc. Everything is from a local, sustainable source and was beautifully prepared and absolutely utterly delicious. The wine pairing was fantastic and the bartender extremely knowledgable about them all. It’s was one of the best meals we’ve ever had and we are pretty picky! The whole experience was perfect and we couldn’t fault a single thing. Go here and eat, right now!

One Micheline star restaurant in Southbourne. It's not Spanish - the food, wine and other beverages are British. We had the 6 course tasting menu and we loved it. Slowly paced, well composed, attractive little dishes with delicious combinations of flavours, textures and colours. The chef really knows what he's doing. I even loved the desert (crunchy rhubarb, oh-my-god ice cream, and other little bits, not too sweet and not too much). The sommelier is helpful, very well informed, her descriptions are accurate and her recommendations are spot on. There's lots to drink besides wine - like special ciders. The atmosphere is very casual, so dress down and comfy. Will definitely go again.

What an unbelievably fantastic night we had on NYE. This was our first visit and took part in the 23 course New Year’s Eve tasting menu. There was promise of going out with a bang, and boy did the Terroir Tapas team over deliver. From the minute we walked in, to the moment we left, we were clearly in the hands of a relaxed, fun and super professional team that had gone to great lengths to deliver a multi-sensory experience. We felt very lucky to have been part of the night as guests, and will have no hesitations in… (A) Telling everyone we know that loves fine dining to go visit. (B) Returning again soon. (C) Buying tickets for next NYE the second they go on sale. Thank you to everyone at Terroir Tapas, you delivered one of the greatest dining experiences I’ve ever had.

10 course taster menu Chefs table. Started beautifully first courses were good and one potato dish outstanding. The Chef here clearly has talent. We were getting very full by the seventh dish. I tried my best to make conversation with the Head chef but it was only one way and although he replied nicely I think he really was only there to describe dishes and prob wanted to watch the football. He plated beautifully but unfortunately the pork belly was tough with un rendered fat. We struggled with the savoury mushroom complex desserts but were full so this may be perfect for some. Great staff tho, life’s tuff out there at the moment, perhaps next time he may consider wishing his guests a good night before he departs it’s always good to spread good will and costs nothing. It was I have to say a quiet night with a England World Cup fixture keeping most people at home . My advice don’t go for the on a bar stool Chefs table taster menu sit at your own table served by very charming staff and make your own choices. Not many restaurants cook over open fire and care so much about sustainability and provenance so that’s special.

A wonderful cheese tasting menu, "The Twelve Cheeses of Christmas" paired with English red and white wines, a honey wine and a cider. Just the most amazing flavour profiles, continuing with each of the courses. As the restaurant has a green star, all the chutneys, and ketchups are prepared from things ordinary mortals bin. Even the fruit loaf had no dried fruit (raisins, citrus peel, currants) but dried and rehydrated veg trimmings but you wouldn't know. For vegetarians there were options available but as a carnivorous person I can't comment on how delicious they are, be assured that the flavours will be remarkable. If you have an interest in cheese, book for one of these tasting menus. Start with a cocktail, even the non alcoholic ones delight. Who said you need alcohol for excitement.