Alcatraz Brasserie 127 Old Christchurch Road - 01202 553650 £15.01 - £30.00 Alcatraz is situated near the centre of Bournemouth, next to a busy road junction. Despite this, the patio dining area is usually crowded and, if it should rain, a large tent is rapidly zipped together to cover the diners.\n\nAlcatraz has everything you would expect from an Italian restaurant with charming waiters, raffia bound bottles and very large pepper mills. Cuisine: Italian Recommended Dishes:bistecca all griglia (steak) Review:Top Notch Food Alcatraz Brasserie is a great place to eat and socalise, great staff and fantastic food, I'd recommend it to everyone, the best Italian in Bournemouth in my opinion.
Coriander 22 Richmond Hill - 01202 552202 £15.01 - £30.00 A small and friendly restaurant, Coriander is close to the centre of Bournemouth meaning that it is almost impossible to park nearby. The smoking section is on the ground floor with a spiral staircase leading to the non-smoking area.\n\nEach place setting is laid with a sheet of copier paper and a pot of crayons is supplied to allow you to doodle while you wait for your meal.\n\nAt the end of the evening, the bill arrives with a little pot of coriander seeds to allow you to practise Mexican cooking in your own home. Collect enough of these pots and you are entitled to a free meal. Cuisine: Mexican Recommended Dishes:chicken and chorizo gumbo on a bed of rice Review:The food is excellent (I had the chicken and chorizo gumbo on a bed of rice) and the surroundings and ambiance are very cozy.
