Italian Restaurants in Bournemouth

A holiday in Bournemouth is never complete if you do not get to stay at the luxurious holiday cottages, visit the popular attractions, feast at the best restaurants and join exciting events in Bournemouth.

The great thing about staying in the holiday cottages is that it puts you near all of the attractions and events in Bournemouth that you have planned during your holidays. But do not get too excited that you miss out on trying the delicious Italian restaurants in Bournemouth that you must try.

 Zizzi 

Zizzi is located at 5 The Square in Bournemouth, just a short 4 minute walk from the Avenue Shopping Centre and the Quadrant Centre. It is located near the beach and other attractions such as the Bournemouth Oceanarium and the Bournemouth Eye. This restaurant specializes in contemporary Italian dining in a modern and refreshing setting that includes an open plan kitchen.

Zizzi presents the best of Italian cuisine with such starter selections as antipasti platter with mixed Italian meats, buffalo milk mozzarella, marinated sun-dried tomatoes, mixed olives and red onion focaccia bread. You can also get arancini or crispy risotto balls stuffed with mozzarella and peas with a tomato chilli sauce. If you want some pasta or risotto, try the penne vodka, king prawns, chilli, peas and Grana Padano in a creamy tomato and vodka sauce or the rigatoni con pollo e funghi or chicken in a tomato, onion, rosemary and mushroom sauce. Pizza might be your preference for the night so try Zizzi’s specialty, pizza rustica which is a combination of extra thin and crispy crust with bufala, buffalo mozzarella with sun-blush tomatoes, basil, rocket and extra virgin olive oil. Delicious main courses are available with specialities like agnello con peperonata or roasted lamb shank with basil, roasted vegetable and a little pot of potatoes with tomato, red onion and Grana Padano. Desserts include homemade tiramisu and torta Zizzi or almond-based plum and fig tart topped with pistachios and icing sugar with gelato. The wine list has an assortment of Italian wines, beers, spirits, soft and hot drinks. This is definitely a restaurant you must try so schedule a visit after attending the different events in Bournemouth.

Bella Italia 

Bella Italia, located in 84 Old Christchurch Road in Bournemouth is a pulsating and fashionable Italian restaurant. Starting the day with their breakfast selections that include bacon, sausage, mushroom, tomato and fried or scrambled eggs or sauté potatoes with ciabatta toast enjoyed with a cup of cappuccino or hot chocolate will wake you up and get you ready for whatever events in Bournemouth you have scheduled for the day.

It is always daunting to have to choose from 12 delicious appetizers so go for the selezione classica that assembles your favourite starters like spiced meatballs, calamari, oven baked lemon and rosemary chicken wings, mini garlic butter-filled calzone and lightly battered courgettes. From a selection of 5 main courses, you can go for the controfiletto ai ferri or 7 oz. Char-grilled sirloin steak with garlic butter, roast field mushrooms, fries and rocket or the fritto misto which is lightly battered prawns, cod fillet, calamari and courgette with fries and an herb lemon and caper dip. Choose The Godfather with nutty chocolate fudge brownies, vanilla and toffee ice cream with chocolate sauce, fresh cream and wafer curls. The coffee and various wines will be great accompaniments to your delicious meal. Check out their websites for various offers that you must try after a tiring day of attending various events in Bournemouth.