The Italian Cafe at The Ocean Beach Spa

31 East Overcliff DrDorset BH1 3AQ, Bournemouth, United Kingdom

πŸ› Wine, Coffee, Cheese, Italian

β˜… 4 πŸ’¬ 45 Reviews

Phone: +441202555724

Address: 31 East Overcliff DrDorset BH1 3AQ, Bournemouth, United Kingdom

City: Bournemouth

Menu Dishes: 22

Reviews: 45

Website: http://www.cliffesidebournemouth.co.uk/italian-cafe

"What a waste of potential is the first thing that comes to mind. Yes it’s winter and quiet with just three tables in use. This is where it starts to go wrong. The wait was looooooong for bread too I’m talking over half hour. This wouldn’t maybe be so bad if the music wasn’t absolutely horrendous! Funeral and break up songs! It killed any atmosphere that could have Been in there.Services was adequate, the waiter was polite enough but looked miserable and not very attentive.Food this is the shame because it was absolutely incredible!! Well worth the price. The steak was fantastic I mean one of the best I’d eaten and cooked to perfection! Presentation incredible. Sauce was amazing. If they sorted out the rest I would highly recommend"

Full menu - 22 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Salads

Dessert

Small Plates

Pasta

EntrΓ©es

Calzone

Seafood

Pizza - Normal Ø 28Cm

Bread

Pizza

Seafood Dishes

Focaccia

Pizza

Chef's Pasta Dish Of The Day

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Great food and service beautful outlook over the ocean

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Damien
Damien
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Loved the venue and the food was very good the service was excellent and made us feel very welcome


Steve
Steve
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Very enjoyable lunch in a smart environment, the side orders of olives and salad etc really enhanced at great meal


Tony
Tony
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Lovely hotel. Welcoming by staff. Lovely pool and spa facilities. Great room service and an upgrade on our room. Just lovely. Beautiful view View menu


Lisa
Lisa
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Standard fayre, nothing wrong at all but not outstanding. Price on the high side but convenient as we were staying next door. Noisy wedding party though


Zachary
Zachary
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I have never had such a fabulous bowl of Pho nor a great experience as this place!_Charleston was our server and he was amazingly friendly and so fun to


Andrew
Andrew
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We were upstairs, Monday evening, not full but still many tables occupied, mostly hotel guests.The service was very friendly, the food was good. We drank a nice wine and the bill was reasonable.So I can recommend this restaurant View menu


Patrick
Patrick
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The carbonara was the best I’ve ever eaten but my son commented on how the calzone was not what he expected as upon opening it up, he was met with a layer of soggy cheese and what we believed to be chicken with lumps of strange ham on top, not very appetising at all. However, the Garlic Bread was delicious and came in abundance. The ambience was nice and the waiters and waitresses were kind and very helpful despite how busy they were


Lauren
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Although the cafe could not find our reservation, we were made very welcome and they quickly found us a suitable table in fact allowed us to choose from those still available. We had a bit of a wait to order drinks and the food, but otherwise did not wait long for the starters and main course to arrive.We both ordered starters of deep fried calamari, which were cooked to perfection, very tender and not rubbery or chewy as squid can sometimes be. We followed that with seafood linguine. They were generous portions, with a great variety and plenty of seafood. Whilst my wife's had lots of white wine sauce, mine was a little drier. The service was very attentive


Steve
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What a waste of potential is the first thing that comes to mind. Yes it’s winter and quiet with just three tables in use. This is where it starts to go wrong. The wait was looooooong for bread too I’m talking over half hour. This wouldn’t maybe be so bad if the music wasn’t absolutely horrendous! Funeral and break up songs! It killed any atmosphere that could have Been in there.Services was adequate, the waiter was polite enough but looked miserable and not very attentive.Food this is the shame because it was absolutely incredible!! Well worth the price. The steak was fantastic I mean one of the best I’d eaten and cooked to perfection! Presentation incredible. Sauce was amazing. If they sort... View menu

Categories

  • Wine A curated selection of fine wines from around the world, offering rich reds, crisp whites, and elegant rosΓ©s to pair perfectly with your meal. Savor each bottle's unique aroma, flavor, and complexity.
  • Coffee Indulge in our rich and aromatic coffee selection, expertly brewed to awaken your senses. From classic espresso to creamy lattes, discover the perfect blend to start your day on a flavorful note. View menu
  • Cheese A curated selection of artisanal cheeses from around the world, featuring diverse flavors and textures that delight the palate. Perfect for sharing or savored individually with the ideal accompaniments.
  • Italian Savor the rich and diverse flavors of Italy with our menu, offering classic pasta, savory risottos, and traditional meat and seafood dishes, all crafted with authentic ingredients and passion. Buon appetito!

Amenities

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