We had had a stressful work day and when we arrived late at our hotel we couldn’t get into their restaurant. We went looking for somewhere to eat and came across this gem. The food was excellent, we had the specials for both starters and mains. The welcome and service made it a great way to finish the day and change our mood. A totally chilled and welcoming place and a great way to relax, enjoy good food and pass a few hours. We would highly recommend.
3rd visit here (hubby and daughters 1st) and have to say have never been disappointed. The staff are very friendly, chatty and fun. The food choice is good for a fussy eater like me and what I have chosen has never disappointed. This time my chicken dish was amazing with the veg cooked to perfection, hubby loved his seafood linguine and daughter thought her pizza was so nice she ate every bit and didn't need a takeaway box. As for the dessert, could have eaten several portions of it. Little bit expensive but you certainly get what you pay for. Would recommend.
Alejandra Manrique Hughes
+4
Service was alright, but I needed to go for my own drinks. Staff needs to be allocated to tables. Staff also spending a lot of time speaking with other people and needed to be chased if we wanted anything.
Food was lush, lovely starters, nice pasta and taste, and dessert was the best. I will definitely come back.
Absolutely loved visiting Pinocchio Ristorante. Lovely atmosphere, super tasty food and really friendly staff. Felt like a family run restaurant they are proud to work in and love to run. Will definitely go back again and again!
Came here last minute as we were just passing through town.
Very cozy and welcoming.
They got us in no problem with out booking which was great.
Starters were 4/5.
Calamari was really good.
Bruschetta was very tasty but bread quite thick and very hard on all edges. Didn't seem seem fresh.
Mains 3/5.
Carbonara was presented well but quite bland and simply tasted of cream. Bacon didnt have much taste either. Quite disappointing.
Linguine scaglio was good but needed seasoning.
I'm thinking these dishes just wernt tasted/seasoned before being sent out?
Dessert 5/5.
Tiramisu was absolutely amazing. Well done.
Service was brilliant and very efficient.
As so many positives about this place i have rated 4 star opposed to 3 as I think they have the potential to do better.
Pippa Wilson (Christopher Brown's Cabin)
+5
So friendly welcoming and polite.. food was delicious, nice portions. Great with large bookings, very patient! Will be back for more wine 🍷
Excellent food, lovely choices. Really thoughtful and considerate service. Highly recommend. Thank you.
We nipped in here whilst in Bournemouth. The service was good and the staff were engaging and on the ball.
We had a starter, main and dessert. The food was of a good standard but not mind blowing in my opinion. The cost of the food was reasonable and wouldn't hesitate in going back if we fancied an Italian.
We had the joy of dining at Pinocchios in Bournemouth following problems at our original restaurant, but what a good time we had. This family run Italian establishment welcomed us with open arms and friendly manner. We tried calamari rings for starters; they tasted lovely, both fresh and tender. For mains we ate spicy pepperoni pizza and seafood liguine; very nice. Finally for dessert we had profiteroles and amaretto cheesecake to nicely round of the meal. I would recommend 👌.
Just adore the total uniqueness of Pinocchio's. Family run since 1979 i believe and still in the same family. Honest, tasty and authentic food. Great service all very welcoming. Wonderful liitle gem. Highly recommended.
Nabeel Bhoja (Nabzilla)
+5
A little hidden gem with really great food, we had the salmon penne, the fried mushrooms and bruschetta. Everything including the service was really great. We mentioned to the waiter that we can only eat halal meat, which they didn’t have but he really helped and took time to talk us through the menu to find other options!
Cane to pinocchio restaurant for the first time with my family, the whole experience was lovely, our waiter was very friendly, and efficient. Food was amazing we had butterfly prawns, parma ham and melon, and bread selection. For starters. Then steak, carbonara and a linguine. Very tasty. Everyone throughly enjoyed their meals x definitely recommend, and can't wait for our next visit 😊
Ordered a house red, garlic bread and spag boll off the lunchtime menu. The red was tasty , the garlic bread was lush and the Bolognese sauce was mega healthy and tasty with small amounts. Of celery and grated carrot , but mainly lean mince. Really impressed and will be taking the Mrs and family out there for a treat in the near future, quality Italian restaurant......
Amazing!!! I'm usually afraid of trying new things, but this restaurant is amazing. The food was delicious and the staff who works there are very kind and polite. They are always around if you need them. Pizza was perfect and my husband had chicken with vegetables and everything was fresh and tasty. If we go back in Bournemouth again, definitely this will be our lunch place. If i can give 10 stars i would!
Very nice authentic italian food (i am italian). The pasta and ragu' reminded me of the same one that my granny used to make. Vittorio, the manager is very nice and welcoming. Highly recommended
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