Top Places and Services in Arne, Dorset
The Italian Kitchen
37 South St, Wareham BH20 4LP, UK | Italian Restaurant P: 01929 550990
Rating: 4.5 (544) Price Level:
a really good Italian restaurant! Me and my girlfriend went out eating tonight and had a great time. The team and the food was amazing I recommend it to anyone it’s a better alternative than the old granary or the quay INN in my opinion! Also recommend to book a table instead of just walking in in the evening
Rating: 5 / 5
We found this restaurant when exploring Wareham. The small plates lunch menu was fantastic. Super tasty and amazing value. If we are in the area again we will return
Rating: 5 / 5
Really delicious food I can tell special care has been taken and I didn’t mind waiting. Attentive staff and nice atmosphere.
Rating: 5 / 5
The Italian Kitchen is the perfect spot to dine and unwind. They serve stunning, high-quality food at great prices. The service is impeccable—every staff member is helpful, attentive, and genuinely happy to assist. We’ve loved every meal we’ve ever had there. They even serve homemade bread while you wait for your starter or main course, which is a lovely touch. Whether it’s for a date night or a corporate works meal, The Italian Kitchen never disappoints. The quality has never faltered or wavered—it’s truly the best Italian restaurant we’ve ever experienced. We highly recommend a visit! Would recommend the squid starter, spicy nduja pizza's and the creamy tuscan chicken are some of our personal favourites!
Rating: 5 / 5
Absolutely awesome food and fantastic service even got balloons and a candle in my dessert as well for my birthday dinner
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Parking Options:
- Paid Parking Lot
- Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Sainsbury's - 151m away
- The Old Granary - 63m away
- Quay Inn, Wareham - 28m away
- Wareham Boat Hire - 49m away
- Wareham Quay Market - 31m away
Aunt Fanny's Farm Shop & Café
Cranborne Rd, Wimborne BH21 4HW, UK | Food Store P: 01202 888699
Rating: 4.6 (639) Price Level:
Had a great lunch with a group of friends today, such a lovely environment to sit back and relax in. All the food was excellent, and well presented and served at the same time for such a large group all ordering at different times. The staff were a joy it was most definitely service with a smile, Thank you Aunt fanny's for a great afternoon. Special thumbs up for the American lady on the till, superb!
Rating: 5 / 5
Definitely worth a visit. Breakfast menu a wide choice of delicious foods, home made cakes and very yummy. Service impeccable from being greeted on entry., to great service when ordering food. Food delivered quickly on hot plates. Wide choice hot and cold beverage. Quirky place to eat out with light music. Very popular hidden away professional place. Even better when warm as can sit outside.
Rating: 4 / 5
Friendly welcoming staff that couldn't do enough for you. The food was well presented, and very tasty- The Timmy (fish finger sandwich )was delicious, one of the best I've had. The decor was spot on and there was so many things to look at. The latte was slightly watery tasting- but minor compared to the experience overall. A new favourite.
Rating: 5 / 5
Visited a few times and never been let down. Very friendly staff, amazing food, lovely laid back environment with lots of different things to look at. Had the homemade quiche, amazing. Fully recommend you visit.
Rating: 5 / 5
Literally had the best afternoon tea I’ve ever eaten this weekend and I’ve eaten lots over the years, which is why I felt so compelled to write a review to spread the word! I’ve been coming here for years and it just gets better and better. The food is always incredible and super fresh, there’s always lots of specials and the menu choice offers something for everyone. The staff and atmosphere really do make this place extra special, you feel very welcomed and an added bonus they absolutely love dogs. We are so lucky to have such a superb spot like this in Dorset.
Features:
Accessibility Features:
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Absolute Artisans - 115m away
- Honeybrook riding stables - 401m away
L'arte Coffee House
4a Gillett Rd, Poole BH12 5BF, UK | Coffee Shop P: 01202 113755
Rating: 4.7 (171) Price Level:
Very lovely! Had a breakfast burrito and a latte, was fast and hot, the staff were so lovely too:)
Rating: 5 / 5
Cozy and fab. Drink, all day breakfast and services are perfect. Will definitely visit again.
Rating: 4 / 5
This is a nice little café near the university. It serves differents options to eat, different types of coffee and the decor and music in the background is good. I personally would use a different type of coffee but it's up to taste.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely little cafe by the BU uni! Loved the ambience and lattes with lovely playlist of good music and chill vibes
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely little café, great food amd friendly service
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Arts University Bournemouth - 148m away
- Premier - 30m away
- AUB Campus Halls - 90m away
- Village Surgery - 69m away
- AUB Library - 226m away
Kaff's Coffee Pot
Unit 2, Greens Barn, The Rempstone Centre, South St, Wareham BH20 4NX, UK | Cafe P: 07979 494038
Rating: 4.7 (70) Price Level:
Called in today for some lunch, pleasantly surprised 😊 my husband and I had a panini and a doorstep sandwich WOW it was massive, biggest sandwich ever with loads of prawns and a side salad. All this plus drinks for under £18 a bargain. Will definitely be back. Thank you 😊
Rating: 5 / 5
Hands down the best cake I have ever eaten! Purchased entire cake ! Cost was super! Got home and absolutely smashed it!! Wow Thank you so much for sharing your amazing culinary skills with the world!!
Rating: 5 / 5
Amazing little gem of a cafe! We were very impressed with the quality of cakes, drinks and actually the prices were really fair too! Super friendly service as well 😊 Vegan food options on the menu. Vegan chocolate cake and vegan treacle tart available on the day we went but sounds like the cake options change regularly (lots of other options too). I had an iced oat milk coffee with caramel syrup which was amazing! And the treacle tart with soya cream which was equally amazing. Dog friendly at the outside seating and dog treats brought out your pooch 🐶
Rating: 5 / 5
OMG! Never have I been served such a large doorstop sandwich. This is half a loaf! But absolutely delicious, the bread was so soft and the eggs, bacon and sausages were cooked to perfection. Couldn’t eat anything else for the rest of the day. The staff were also brilliant, a real credit to the cafe.
Rating: 5 / 5
Came here to get out of the intense heat at a shady table outside and were really pleasantly surprised - lovely coffee, good value, excellent customer service. One of our party didn't want a drink but was offered a glass of iced tap water all the same - so kind and thoughtful. Recommended!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Restroom
- Good for Children
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Website not available
Nearby Landmarks:
- Sainsbury's - 68m away
- The Bear Wareham - 57m away
- Rex Cinema - 120m away
- The Chipperies - 36m away
- Garden Gate Tea Room - 109m away
Lake Yard
45 Lake Dr, Poole BH15 4DT, UK | Restaurant P: 01202 676953
Rating: 4.5 (323) Price Level:
Very nice in here was able to hear each other speak lovely views nice staff very polite and friendly
Rating: 5 / 5
Great location, best for Sunday outdoor coffee. Unfortunately, they have stopped serving brunch before 11am, so to share the food experience you have to be a very early bird. I would definitely recommend visiting, coffee and the view is very good.
Rating: 5 / 5
Unfortunately it's a members only venue. We were given a visitors pass for turning up but right on the lakes edge.
Rating: 5 / 5
Wonderful place, sitting in the covered outdoor area overlooking the harbour. Service is relaxed and friendly. It's certainly not "Fast Food", but then in this lovely relaxed environment, who cares! Some lovely fish dishes on the menu and for three of us having a main and dessert with a bottle of wine and a pint of Doom Bar the bill just broke the £100 barrier. Food was excellent and we were lucky, the sun shone and we had a lovely lunch. Bare in mind that prices of each dish is cheaper by a pound or two if you are a member of the club.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely location, excellent food, friendly staff. Must visit again.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Elliot Brown Watches - 26m away
- Lake Pier - 378m away
- The Yachtsman - 337m away
- Kings Fish and Chip Shop - 477m away
- RM Poole Community Centre - 451m away
Poole Arms
19 The Quay, Poole BH15 1HJ, UK | Seafood Restaurant P: 01202 673450
Rating: 4.7 (1304) Price Level:
The food at Poole arms was so delicious. The portions are huge and you can tell that everything is freshly made. The menu is also really well priced, we had starters, mains and alcoholic drinks for two at around £80. As the pub is so small I would definitely recommend booking. We booked on the day and only had the choice of first or last table as they’re quite popular! It’s very quaint inside but is very old school pub style and not very modern. All of the staff were really friendly so if you are looking for a lovely old pub experience I would thoroughly recommend.
Rating: 5 / 5
Great pub, friendly staff, lovely atmosphere. Fantastic fish menu! We was passing & was lucky to get a table on a busy lunchtime. Some of the best fish I’ve had in such a long time.
Rating: 5 / 5
Absolutely top marks in all departments. Lovely warm atmosphere, efficient professional service and extremely tasty fish casserole and fish pie. The place was very busy unsurprisingly due to the quality of the experience, so reservations would be recommended.
Rating: 5 / 5
Dishes was tasty. Fresh oysters. We had fish pie and haddock pot. It was delicious. Prices reasonable. Better to book in advance if you want to sit inside. But there is outdoor sits as well.
Rating: 5 / 5
We had a really enjoyable lunch with excellent service and food. Very lucky to get a seat as it was so busy but a very nice lady managed to find us a table.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Cocktails
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Parking Options:
- Paid Parking Lot
- Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Poole Quay - 108m away
- The Quay - JD Wetherspoon - 38m away
- Poole Museum - 117m away
- Jolly Sailor - 75m away
- Quay Visitors Car Park - 132m away
The Cowshed Dorset
Huntick Rd, Lytchett Minster, Poole BH16 6BA, UK | Cafe P: 01202 631030
Rating: 4.6 (466) Price Level:
We had a baby shower for my sister at The Cow Shed in their Barn area on Saturday, and it was perfect - everything we had hoped for! The staff were so helpful, both in the lead-up to the event and on the actual day. The barn itself is really picturesque, which was perfect for photos. We opted for a cream tea with both sweet and savory scones, and it was lovely. We paid per head for drinks, which guests could get from the private bar as and when they wished. There was plenty of room for games ect too. We couldn't recommend it more. We had the most special afternoon celebrating our new arrival with family and friends. A big thank you to The Cow Shed Team 🤍
Rating: 5 / 5
Had the pleasure of visiting here last Sunday we arrived just after 10 and there were already quite a few people here. Offered seating inside or out, we ordered coffees which were very good and then I chose the homemade granola bowl which was absolutely delicious (it was also huge!) my husband chose the Mexican open flatbread which looked amazing, which he said was really good. Lovely friendly staff. Highly recommended.
Rating: 5 / 5
First visit to the restaurant. I was very impressed with our server, who suggested we could move to the adjacent barn where it would be leas noisy. He was right. It was😎. Food quality was excellent. Also, I was very impressed with the general cleanliness. Toilets were immaculate. I would definitely recommend this place. 👍
Rating: 5 / 5
Amazing food, Amazing ambience and Great service. There was no waiting time, even though the place was filled on a Wednesday morning 10am. Great bunch of ppl running the place. The cowshed breakfast was a delight. The hash browns was one of the best i have tried in UK. Overall, it is highly recommended.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- The Courtyard Craft Centre - 32m away
- South Lytchett Manor Caravan and Camping Park - 177m away
- Tradpots Pottery Classes - 17m away
RSPB Arne Shop and Cafe
Arne Rd, Arne, Wareham BH20 5BJ, UK | Gift Shop P: 01929 557828
Rating: 4.6 (350) Price Level:
Excellent cafe and shop, lovely people, excellent food, drinks and goodies for nature. Good vegetarian and vegan selection, set in possibly the best nature reserve we have been to for seeing so much nature, excited to come back in warmer months to see the garden if full swing.
Rating: 5 / 5
If you love having lunch on a bench amongst wildlife and like minded people, this is the place to be. So many amazing walks and creatures. They have even released ladybird spiders in the nature reserve. Tiny and beautiful ❤️ it's forest that leads onto beach. It's amazing!
Rating: 5 / 5
Nice cafe, Gift shop has high quality goods butvery expensive.
Rating: 5 / 5
If you want to learn about protecting and encouraging nature then Arne nature reserve is a great place to visit. You'll get lots of ideas on encourage wildlife and insects to thrive. The landscape varies from woodland, heathland, mudflats and coastal walks. If you're lucky enough you may get sightings of a sand lizard basking on the stony cliff, deer grazing in the surrounding fields and English bluebells flowering in May.
Rating: 5 / 5
Well stocked shop on an excellent reserve. The cafe isn't serving hot breakfast rolls at present but still has plenty of cakes, sandwiches and pies
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Paid Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
- RSPB Arne - 201m away
The Duke Of Wellington
7 East St, Wareham BH20 4NN, UK | Bar P: 01929 553015
Rating: 4.5 (390) Price Level:
Lunch at this fab restaurant. Great atmosphere and location. Food was very nicely done and delicious.
Rating: 5 / 5
We visited during the last Wareham Wednesday event and despite being very busy we had a lovely meal from a friendly team. It was Steak night and my Wife and I had a rump steak and steak burger. Both were cooked as we asked and very tasty. Excellent value all round and we'll be back.
Rating: 5 / 5
Stopped for lunch with our 2 dogs after a lovely walk in Wareham. Really nice food and really enjoyed. Dog friendly and recommend.
Rating: 4 / 5
Very friendly pub in Wareham. Cosy little beer garden and Guinness zero available and dog friendly. What's not to like?
Rating: 5 / 5
We were recommended to eat lunch here at The Duke of Wellington by one of the locals we met in the street. Great value, piping hot food, served promptly and with a friendly smile! Thank you especially to Susie who made my mum and dad feel very welcome. The ham, egg and chips were really tasty as was the scampi. Lagers and beer were also great! We all really enjoyed our delicious food and a nice window seat. We will definitely visit again and recommend this super pub!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Cocktails
Accessibility Features:
Website not available
Nearby Landmarks:
- Sainsbury's - 79m away
- Garden Gate Tea Room - 82m away
- Rex Cinema - 152m away
- Wareham Town Museum - 19m away
- The Bear Wareham - 123m away
Bay Leaf Cafe Poole
193 Bournemouth Rd, Poole BH14 9HU, UK | Cafe P: 01202 740061
Rating: 4.6 (359) Price Level:
The best cafe for breakfast I recommend this place I've been here 3 times I can't fault anything it's spot on place 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 cheers lady's and chef for the breakfast happy Xmas and new year 🎊👍👌
Rating: 5 / 5
Absolutely love coming here! Whenever my partner and I feel like going out for lunch, we always opt for Bay Leaf Cafe! This is such a gem on a busy main road. The people are lovely, and the food never fails to disappoint! My partner is a particular fan of the belly buster and eggs benedict, whereas I prefer the paninis and omelette (which is huge and better than others that I've tried at different establishments!) The coffee is amazing, and the milkshakes are impressive! We continue to come here and continue to love it ♥️
Rating: 5 / 5
Wonderful & fast service, quality food, clean & homely & very reasonably priced for the portions! Will definitely be back.
Rating: 5 / 5
Popped in here whilst my car was being serviced nearby. They offer a good value tasty breakfast with plenty of options. Nice clean tables and quick service.
Rating: 5 / 5
I am currently visiting my sister and was looking for somewhere to have some lunch. I am very pleased the Bay Leaf cafe was just around the corner. Wonderful coffee and food at a really reasonable price and friendly staff. If I was local, I would be a very regular customer! Thank you
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Majestic Wine - 42m away
- Bourne Cars Ltd - 99m away
- China Fusion - 6m away
- Primera Sports | Bike Shop in Poole - 42m away
- The Grasshopper - 267m away