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Gilbey's Restaurant

Wollstonecraft Road | Boscombe Spa, Bournemouth, England
01202 394588
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Ranked #4 of 338 restaurants in Bournemouth
Price range: ₹ 988 - ₹ 2,909
Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Reservations
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Bournemouth
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

It doesn't look much from the outside, but the actual restaurant is quite pleasant, although a bit cold! The staff were attentive, polite and pleasant. the food. If you like very rich food with lots of meat or fish, and not alot of vegetables, then you'll love this place. You start in the bar with canapes, then into the restaurant... More

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Farnham
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89 reviews 89 reviews
49 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

We were recommended this restaurant and are happy to do the same. The restaurant is inside a small hotel (The Liston) and next time we will consider staying the night. We were welcomed at the door of the hotel by a very cheery lady who escorted us to the bar. We sat in a very welcoming bar area where we... More

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Hampshire
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Perfect service - staff were attentive but not intrusive and cheerful throughout. Great food, the kind John Torrode and Greg Wallace would love on Masterchef. Make sure you come with a big appetite or you won't manage all three courses and the extras (petite fours, appetisers, amuse bouches) and that would be a great shame.

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Salisbury, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Lacking a little in ambience but this is more that compensated for by the polite, friendly helpful staff. We had a lovely meal and were looked after very well indeed.

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Poole, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

I arrived with high expectations and left with all of them fulfilled! Service was friendly and attentive throughout and they really cared about your feedback on every dish. The atmosphere in the restaurant was well executed just try to ignore the hotel decor as you pass through the hotel. The food was incredible and to save a very long review... More

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Christchurch, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Having heard good things about this restaurant, we had the opportunity to eat there recently. Easy to reserve a table via email and a prompt response via email. It was nice to wait in the bar area and order the food; we were led to our table when the food was ready. Very good portions, and we finally did not... More

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Ferndown, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

After a poor experience elsewhere in the area we decided to come to this charming restaurant to celebrate our anniversary in a proper and well run establishment. Simply put, well presented and cooked to perfection our starters, main courses and puddings were all divine. The wine list is superb too. I would like to thank all the attentive and delightful... More

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Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

Found this place through TripAdvisor & it was well worth the visit. We booked in advance for a nice meal out. The atmosphere was great, it was busy, vibrant & the staff were fantastic, couldn't do enough to help without being obtrusive. The food was served to a high standard, presented well & full of flavour. The desserts were fantastic,... More

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Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Booked this restaurant after seeing the Tripadvisor ratings, and so glad we did. Its out of the way but worth the trip. From the excellent range of Gins in the bar to the superb food on the menu its a culinary delight. The starters were all delicious and set us up for the delightful main course - most of us... More

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Hook, United Kingdom
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7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

Don't be put off by the outside. There is work going on at the Liston Hotel but this won't affect your enjoyment in the restaurant. The restaurant itself is bright with a nice atmosphere considering there are no windows. Staff are friendly and very attentive, nothing too much trouble. This is matched by the food which is high quality. Value... More

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