Top Restaurants in Shaftesbury, Dorset
San Tonino Restaurant
1 Mustons Ln, Shaftesbury SP7 8AD, UK | Italian Restaurant P: 01747 855566
Rating: 4.5 (262) Price Level:
We stumbled across this place on a short visit to Shaftesbury. Such an amazing building and interior, but by far the best bits are the staff and the food. Absolutely delicious food and incredibly friendly and helpful staff. It was quite quiet during our visit which can have an impact on the atmosphere - depending on what you're after - but I'd definitely recommend a visit!
Rating: 5 / 5
A group of us went here for a meal to celebrate a birthday. I messaged beforehand to check they were able to provide a vegan alternative. They replied quickly with a list of different items they could adapt to be vegan. I opted for the Calzone as I haven't had the chance to have one since going vegan. It was absolutely delicious! The man (who I presume owns the place) was incredibly helpful and attentive. I fully recommend eating here! I'm looking forward to returning.
Rating: 4 / 5
Lovely old chapel and the decor was fantastic, ordered onion rings to start and despite the price of £5.90 they were frozen, albeit well cooked and crispy. The Hawaiian pizza was basic and uniform, I was expecting a more hand tossed rustic base but the ingredients were good quality. The chips again were basic frozen fries and quite costly at £5.90. I wasn’t introduced to the specials board which disappointed me too. I’m glad I went to try the place but wouldn’t return.
Rating: 5 / 5
Wow had a fabulous meal and dessert last night 05/03/24 here. Look at the pics and decide yourself. Wonderful service too. Love and thank you.
Rating: 5 / 5
First visit this evening and we will certainly visit again. Staff helpful and attentive, it was a relaxed atmosphere, and we were certainly not rushed. The food was excellent, the salmon and asparagus was superb and the chicken in cream and mushroom sauce was equally as good. Good selection of pasta and pizza dishes on the menu and a great kids menu. We had a lovely evening, thank you San Tonino.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Children' Menu
- 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:
- Tesco Superstore - 189m away
- Gold Hill Museum - 149m away
- The John Peel - 39m away
- The Grosvenor Arms - 186m away
- Angel Lane Car Park - 58m away
Aroma
2 Bell Street, Shaftesbury SP7 8AR, UK | Indian Restaurant P: 01747 855560
Rating: 4.3 (208) Price Level:
The food and the service was brilliant. Very quick to serve and the meals were brought out very efficiently. So many dishes that they could barely fit on our table of four. I had a Mango Lassi, Mugri Achari with Keema Rice, which was delicious. For those concerned with finding the restaurant, Or anyone who has accessibility issues the infrastructure in the area near the restaurant makes very accessible with a big car park. I enjoyed my meal greatly.
Rating: 5 / 5
First takeaway from Aroma, and, boy, what have I been missing! Quite simply, the best takeaway ever. Fantastic food, quite light, but incredibly tasty. My new favourite restaurant!
Rating: 4 / 5
First visit to Aroma and we were pleasantly surprised as it’s a little gem. Very tasty vegetarian food with lots of attention to detail from friendly attentive staff , hot towels to freshen our hands after main course and drinks that complimented north Indian food. Deserts are not memorable as I don’t think they are home made. Quiet on Monday evening but that was not an issue
Rating: 5 / 5
Ordered a takeaway from here as our local restaurant was closed. Told me 20mins from order to collection. Bang on, reception was friendly and the food was to die for. Discount for collected orders aswell which makes it very good value 👍. Will be visiting for an evening out soon.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Paid Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
- The Grosvenor Arms - 67m away
- Gold Hill Museum - 152m away
- Tesco Superstore - 361m away
- The Ship Inn - 63m away
- Bell Street Car Park - 25m away
Ye Olde Two Brewers
24 St James's St, Shaftesbury SP7 8HE, UK | Pub P: 01747 854211
Rating: 4.4 (586) Price Level:
We had a wonderful meal here last night! The pie night was a hit, gluten free Brie and cranberry was one of the best pieces of food I’ve tasted! Really cosy atmosphere and all round great pub! The steak and Guinness was also great! Lovely and friendly staff. Clearly marked gluten free food so felt safe to eat here.
Rating: 5 / 5
Wednesday night is burger night! I haven’t been to the brewers in ages, but certainly was not disappointed. 2x Quality burgers and chips for the ridiculous price of £18. Lovely burger and the chips were great. Friendly staff, good service, decent real ale, we will definitely be back.
Rating: 5 / 5
Had lunch here whilst visiting the famous Gold Hill. Had a lovely lunch with large portions. The condiments were in huge portions too although we didn't partake. The ploughman's was especially large and extremely good value. Apparently the beer selection was good too. I stuck to cider which was standard keg stuff.
Rating: 5 / 5
Met friends here for lunch, was a bit apprehensive as we had read some mixed reviews, turned out they were wrong. The food was lovely, the lady running the bar and food service was very pleasant and it was an altogether enjoyable experience. We will be coming back again. Thank you
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Dog Friendly
- Good for Groups
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Westminster Memorial Hospital - 177m away
- Shaftesbury Abbey, Museum and Garden Trust - 165m away
- Gold Hill Museum - 256m away
- The Grosvenor Arms - 288m away
- Reeve The Baker - 272m away
Nest
51 High St, Shaftesbury SP7 8JE, UK | Restaurant P: 01747 854172
Rating: 4.2 (47) Price Level:
Went to the restaurant initially and they also catered our wedding. Incredible food and great people. We had so many people say it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding. Pork bites worth a visit alone. Highly recommend.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Desserts
- Coffee
Nearby Landmarks:
- Tesco Superstore - 154m away
- The John Peel - 26m away
- Gold Hill Museum - 162m away
- Shaftesbury Football Club - 266m away
- The Grosvenor Arms - 227m away
The Coppleridge Inn
Elm Hill, Motcombe, Shaftesbury SP7 9HW, UK | Inn P: 01747 851980
Rating: 4.4 (503) Price Level:
We had a wonderful day for our wedding and reception in September 2023. The venue, marquee, staff, food and service were amazing, they couldn't do enough for us. So many of our guests have commented on the lovely location and marvellous food. Thank you all for such a special day with a loud shout out for Michael who was brilliant!! We would not hesitate to recommend heart ♥️
Rating: 5 / 5
We had a family Sunday roast here the weekend before last. The staff were perfect! Attentive but not too much, the food was lovely by far the best roast we have had put in a long time and we eat out most Sundays.
Rating: 5 / 5
We visited today, Sunday without a booking and were grateful to be seated next to the window in the main bar. The Sunday lunches were excellent; we had two.meals, beef and pork. The choice and portions of veg were excellent and the meats on both of our plates were succulent and tender. The front of house team was kept busy but were polite, attentive and efficient throughout. A most enjoyable visit, we will return in due course. We did return and we were delighted that our first visit wasn't a "one-off". The food and service were again excellent, we highly recommend the Coppleridge Inn.
Rating: 5 / 5
Third time we've stayed on route from Suffolk to Cornwall. Lovely location. Dog friendly. Excellent service. Super rooms... very comfortable. Wonderful service and great breakfast.
Features:
- Good for Children
Accessibility Features:
Nearby Landmarks:
- Roland Heming Forest & Arb ltd - 248m away
The Grove Arms
Ludwell Hill, Shaftesbury SP7 9ND, UK | Pub P: 01747 828811
Rating: 4.4 (488) Price Level:
Had Sunday lunch with two girlfriends. Superb Sunday roast with tasteful food, cooked and presented to a high standard. Excellent portions. Wonderful, freshly baked dessert. Highly recommended. Friendly and welcoming staff.
Rating: 5 / 5
We stayed at the Grove Arms for two nights in June of 2024 and have nothing but good things to say about the place. Management was friendly, and bent over backwards to make our stay amazing. Including letting us stash our luggage there well after checkout. Our room was clean, comfortable, and decorated with a canine theme. The food was great, and the breakfast was better than we could have hoped. The dinner menu consists of classic English pub fare, including fish and chips and steak and ale pie. The pub is bright and inviting, and the locals that hang out there made our stay fantastic. If you want information about local walking paths, Phil is your man. His directions got us all the way to Shaftesbury and Gold Hill and back on foot without incident. Thanks to Daren, Andy, Simon and the rest of the local crew for making our time in Ludwell so memorable. We cannot recommend the Grove Arms strongly enough.
Rating: 5 / 5
Fantastic place to stay x really welcoming and clean x all staff were super friendly and looked after us so well X the new lass behind the bar x Lisa I think she's called X made us laugh so much and Nigel the chef fed us really well X almost too well 😄😄😄😄 but thankyou to you all for making our stay really lovely ❤️❤️❤️
Rating: 5 / 5
We ate here for my wife’s birthday and had a fantastic meal, which included flowers and candles! Heather and Dan are amazing hosts and the food is always top class. With children the early bird menu is ideal and the pub has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Thursday’s steak night is always good too.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Cocktails
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Greenacre Farm Shop - 146m away
- Ludwell Stores & Post Office - 209m away
The Mitre
23 High St, Shaftesbury SP7 8JE, UK | Pub P: 01747 853002
Rating: 4.3 (971) Price Level:
What a Great Place, to Have Sunday Lunch. With Such a Fabulous View, over the Down’s. While you Eat!!. This place is Certainly, worth a Visit!!.
Rating: 4 / 5
We liked the food. Service was okay. Vibes were good. Just one hiccup - we reserved a table for dinner way in advance and were cramped in a small corner while the next table had a bigger group (around 7 persons seated at a 4-person table) just having drinks. Not surprisingly, they were pretty loud in conversing. We were not comfortable with this setting and after a short while, requested to switch to another table. The staff was courteous and helped us look into that. Fortunately there was one spare and more spacious table available in another section of the pub and we were able to better enjoy our dinner eventually. I wish they could be more thoughtful when they were assigning table for guests.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Takeout
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Cocktails
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Paid Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
- Gold Hill Museum - 36m away
- Tesco Superstore - 290m away
- The Grosvenor Arms - 101m away
- Reeve The Baker - 61m away
- The Salt Cellar - 48m away
The Royal Chase
The Royal Chase Hotel, Christy's Ln, Shaftesbury SP7 8DB, UK | Restaurant P: 01747 853355
Rating: 4.3 (25) Price Level:
This is one of the better best western hotels I have stayed in. The staff are friendly and helpful. The food is good, the homemade shepherd's pie or beef stew with dumplings is fantastic, as good as I have had. Just a bit let down with what I assume are frozen veg and chips. Some rooms are ok but some are well in need of modernising. Shower didn't work above bath. Car park is safe. Location is good about 12 min walk to center or supermarket. Good pub across the road.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely carvery. Fresh vegetables and gorgeous cauliflower cheese. Lovely friendly staff. Would certainly recommend.
Rating: 4 / 5
We had a Sunday carvery and there was plenty to choose from. Choice of meats and you can mix and match. Loads of choice of vegetables. Polite and friendly staff, bar and seating. Large dining room with lots of room for large gatherings. Booking is advised.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Nearby Landmarks:
- Best Western Royal Chase Hotel - 56m away
- Shaftesbury School - 263m away
- The Half Moon - 180m away
- SPAR Latestop Shaftsbury - 439m away
- Abbey View Medical Centre - 416m away
The Grosvenor Arms
High St, Shaftesbury SP7 8JA, UK | Hotel P: 01747 850580
Rating: 4.4 (624) Price Level:
Went in for food at the bar, and we really enjoyed it!!! The food was simple but delicious and we will 100% be going back. The waitress was also very knowledgeable with information regarding what could be eaten by a celiac in our group. It also had an amazing country pub feel that felt so welcoming and cozy x ❤️
Rating: 5 / 5
Our first time visit to Shaftesbury and the Grosvenor Arms hotel. Very impressed with both – for the same reasons …... relaxed, welcoming and informal. In the hotel specifically it seemed that the staff were always wanting to “go the extra mile” to make sure we felt at home. The furnishings – and the bedrooms – are all comfortable, well chosen and empathetic to the age of the building. The only meals we had were breakfasts – and these were excellent. Our one concern before arrival – its location right in the centre of a potentially-noisy town – was completely unnecessary. We had a room overlooking the street and it was sufficiently quiet for us to have the window open at night. So, thank you Grosvenor Arms – and Shaftesbury! A great visit.
Rating: 5 / 5
Absolutely perfect! There for my wife’s 50th birthday. Fantastic room, fantastic service and fantastic food. Great central location.
Features:
- Good for Children
Accessibility Features:
Nearby Landmarks:
- Gold Hill Museum - 106m away
- Reeve The Baker - 45m away
- King Alfred's Kitchen - 56m away
- Shaftesbury Abbey, Museum and Garden Trust - 131m away
- Aroma - 62m away
The Half Moon
Salisbury Rd, Shaftesbury SP7 8BS, UK | Pub P: 01747 852456
Rating: 4.1 (1068) Price Level:
Led a motorcycle group ride from Solent area to Somerset / Dorset, with a Sunday lunch stop at the Half Moon, Shaftesbury. 11 of us for lunch and we'd booked ahead so we had tables put together ready for us. Arriving about 1pm, the place was busy. We were fortunate to be served by a lovely young lady, Alyssa. Excellent customer service. She was charming - with an Essex-meets-Somerset type of accent - and confident; and nothing seemed to phase her, not even the items that weren't available on the menu or the pace of the kitchen. Clearly best to go for the carvery, but not everyone who has an evening meal planned wants that at lunchtime.
Rating: 5 / 5
We had a family Xmas dinner and it was absolutely perfect. The staff are fun and attentive, every course was perfect on every meal. Thank you very much for a lovely time and food.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely pub rustic inside lovely setting staff very friendly and the food was lovely Easy to get to.and plenty of parking
Rating: 5 / 5
Booked a table for Mothering Sunday 19/03/2023. Arrived 10 minutes before reservation, friendly waitress showed us our table. Drinks arrived within a few minutes following by starters and then freshly cooked mains. Meals are very tasty, staff very attentive and helpful. Happy to return here and recommend it! Thank you 🙂
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Best Western Royal Chase Hotel - 145m away
- Shaftesbury School - 381m away
- A & R Tiles Ltd - 331m away