ASK - Bournemouth
Jacey House, 284-292 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1PH
For some time I made the mistake of thinking that no group of restaurants in the region of 200 locations could hope to maintain the quality for which I was looking. Then one day I decided to put my prejudices to the test, walked into Oxford Ask! and discovered that I could not have been more mistaken. Their claim to serve freshly prepared quality food in stylish and comfortable surroundings with friendly and efficient service proved to be absolutely spot on. Since then I have also discovered that a degree of consistency seems to operate throughout their restaurants, and that certainly does take some achieving, implying a degree of management that is enviable. They are perfect places for an impromptu snack, a bit of culinary grazing, or the full works, and families are catered for particularly well.For some time I made the mistake of thinking that no group of restaurants in the region of 200 locations could hope to maintain the quality for which I was looking.
Then one day I decided to put my prejudices to the test, walked into Oxford Ask! and discovered that I could not have been more mistaken. Their claim to serve freshly prepared quality food in stylish and comfortable surroundings with friendly and efficient service proved to be absolutely spot on.
Since then I have also discovered that a degree of consistency seems to operate throughout their restaurants, and that certainly does take some achieving, implying a degree of management that is enviable. They are perfect places for an impromptu snack, a bit of culinary grazing, or the full works, and families are catered for particularly well.
Their trendy décor usually comprises tiled floors and black furniture with well set tables that sparkle with glass, silver and spotless linen. Ten starters include crostini and bruschetta, followed by a range of salads, pasta and al forno, oven baked pasta, some with chicken.
The pizzas are stone baked in the oven, creating a crisp, authentic and delicious flavour, and they all come topped with mozzarella and tomato. Calzone introduce a touch of opulence with a folded pizza baked in the oven and topped with garlic butter and melted grana padano, whilst inside expect to find chicken or a vegetarian mix.
Amongst the specials may I warmly, in every sense, recommend the polpette al forno, a popular Milanese dish of beef meatballs sautéed in garlic with fire roasted peppers, caramelised onions, chilli and pomodoro sauce, with penne pasta, topped with cheese and oven baked.
An enticing selection of desserts list banoffee pie and tiramisu amongst them, and the coffee tastes like coffee, which may sound banal, but I guess you know what I mean.
Thanks to a well selected wine list speculative drinking can offer handsome dividends, even with prices rarely crossing the £20 barrier.
Pizza & Pasta
: 12:00 - 23:00
: 12:00 - 23:30
: 12:00 - 22:00
Reservations: 01202 788151 General: 01202 296900
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Jacey House, 284-292 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1PH [Map]
£14.00 £27.00
(Avg Price is the average cost per person for two courses, coffee, half a bottle of house wine and tip/service)
REVIEWS OF ASK - Bournemouth
Lesley J Cresdee (17 August 2011)
Disappointed with the carbanara which was described as crispy pancetta with the pasta, but this was not pancetta and too thick for me to swallow. The food was replaced with another dish, but not very graciously I am afraid. Such a shame because we had walked every inch of Bournemouth to find the ASK, which is a popular haunt of ours in every town!
Jobythebeach (28 May 2011)
I have just eaten at Ask in Bournemouth and have got to say the food was fantastic, as was the service. The waitress was first class in every respect and we will most certainly be returning.
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Children welcome
Air condition
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Groups allowed
Outside seating
Cover charge
£14.75
£14.75
Not included, 10% (optional) for 8 or more
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