Featured Restaurant: Isabel's

Isabel’s Restaurant locally renowned for its excellent reputation for top quality food and atmosphere has been owned and run by Chef Patron Luciano Trisconi and his wife Maggie for the past 30 years. The Michelin guide has recommended them for a number of consecutive years.

T: +44 (0) 1202 747885

E: isabels@onetel.com

W: http://www.isabelsrestaurant.co.uk/

Featured Restaurant: The Gallery Bar & Brasserie and Seaview Restaurant, at The Chine Hotel

Perfectly positioned, overlooking Bournemouth’s Surf Reef (due for completion by September 2009) at the edge of West Overcliff, The Chine hotel is set in three acres of secluded, mature gardens, enjoys magnificent unspoilt sea views and is within easy access of the beach and reef.

T: +44 (0) 1202 396234

E: reservations@fjbhotels.co.uk

W: http://www.fjbhotels.co.uk

Featured Restaurant: Tides Restaurant at Captain's Club Hotel

Located in the heart of Christchurch, the Captain’s Club Hotel is positioned on the banks of the River Stour enjoying views over Christchurch Quay. The striking contemporary exterior and interior give this chic hotel all the style and elegance you would associate with five star service, in luxurious surroundings.

T: +44 (0) 1202 475111

E: enquiries@captainsclubhotel.com

W: http://www.captainsclubhotel.com

Featured Restaurant: The Lord Bute Hotel and Restaurant

The Lord Bute Hotel is nestled at the edge of the New Forest on the Dorset/Hampshire border, and was home to Lord Bute, the Prime Minister of England from 1762–1763. With Highcliffe Castle nearby, and the beautiful beaches that run all the way past Bournemouth to Sandbanks on the doorstep, the Lord Bute is an ideal place to stop and enjoy fine food and pleasant surroundings.

T: +44 (0) 1425 278884

E: mail@lordbute.co.uk

W: http://www.lordbute.co.uk

Featured Restaurant: Rhodes South

Rhodes South is the latest offering from one of Britain’s top chefs, Gary Rhodes. Located on the edge of Mudeford Quay, in the stunning grounds of the Christchurch Harbour Hotel in Dorset. It is the perfect setting for this environmentally-friendly waterside restaurant, offering not only unsurpassed views and service, but the highest standards of cuisine.

T: +44 (0) 1202 483434

E: reservationenquiries@rhodes-south.co.uk

W: http://www.rhodes-south.co.uk

Featured Restaurant: Bella Rosa

Tucked into Haven Road in Canford Cliffs is a small gem of an Italian restaurant and bar called Bella Rosa. Having opened just last summer, Bella has quickly become a regular haunt for those appreciating authentic Italian food at a reasonable price.

T: +44 (0) 1202 701101

W: http://www.bellarosarestaurant.co.uk

Featured Restaurant: Hotel du Vin & Bistro, Poole

One of the newest additions to the Hotel du Vin family of luxury boutique hotels, Hotel du Vin Poole is situated in the Former Mansion House, in close proximity to Poole Harbour, famous for its long boating tradition and spectacular natural beauty. Popular with both guests and locals Hotel du Vin and Bistro is proudly one of the finest restaurants in Poole.

T: +44 (0) 1202 785570

W: http://www.hotelduvin.com

Featured Restaurant: Pebble Beach

Open the door at multi award winning Pebble Beach and discover a gem of a restaurant in Barton on Sea. Situated on the cliff top with stunning views overlooking the Solent and towards the Needles, Pebble Beach offers the perfect combination of fantastic food, impeccable service and unrivalled location.

T: +44 (0) 1425 627777

E: mail@pebblebeach-uk.com

W: http://www.pebblebeach-uk.com

Featured Restaurant: The Armada Restaurant at Rhinefield House

Rhinefield House dates from the 1880s and is set in the midst of beautiful Crown Forest land. Approached by the delightful Ornamental Drive, famous for its colourful Azaleas and Rhododendrons.

T: +44 (0) 845 072 7516

E: rhinefieldhouse@handpicked.co.uk

W: http://www.handpickedhotels.co.uk

Featured Restaurant: Simply at Whitley Ridge

Whitley Ridge is a mellow 18th century country house set in secluded grounds near Brockenhurst, peaceful and completely surrounded by the New Forest. Informal style and hospitality with a contemporary twist pervades.

T: +44 (0) 1590 622354

E: info@whitleyridge.co.uk

W: http://www.whitleyridge.co.uk

Featured Restaurant: TerraVina

As part of the stylish boutique hotel, TerraVina’s restaurant in Woodlands is an excellent example of a Californian-style dining experience set against the beautiful backdrop of the New Forest. With its open kitchen making good use of a modern flamed ‘pizza’ oven for many of the dishes, and terrace for al fresco dining, the ambience is modern and welcoming.

T: +44 (0) 2380 293784

E: info@hotelterravina.co.uk

W: http://www.hotelterravina.co.uk

Featured Restaurant: JSW

Situated in the main part of Petersfield, formally a 17th century coaching inn, JSW is no ordinary restaurant. From the moment you enter the front door into the tranquil, stylish restaurant, or through to the secluded courtyard, you are greeted with the feeling that your experience of dining will be somewhat special. The beautiful, original beams and drawings by the owner’s sister add to the ambience of the restaurant.

T: +44 (0) 1730 262030

E: jsw.restaurant@btconnect.com

W: http://www.jswrestaurant.com

Featured Restaurant: The Avenue Restaurant at Lainston House Hotel

Situated within the stunning 17th Century Lainston House Hotel, The Avenue Restaurant takes its name from the magnificent mile long avenue of lime trees viewed from your table.

T: +44 (0) 1962 776088

E: enquiries@lainstonhouse.com

W: http://www.exclusivehotels.co.uk