Christchurch Restaurants

Berties Fish and Chip Restaurant

A traditional family run fish and chip shop, combining a takeaway and thirty seats with waitress service. Most popular on their menu is the 'Lunchtime/Evening Special' - Cod, chips and mushy peas served with a drink of your choice and a roll and butter.

• Address: 331 Lymington Road, Highcliffe, nr Christchurch, BH23 5EG (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Fish & Chip
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £16.00

Cliffhanger Cafe

Cliffhanger, which sounds rather like a location out of a Bond film, occupies what must be one of the most scenic settings on the South Coast, and is predictably popular at all times of the year, with opening hours from 8am to 10pm.

• Address: Waterford Road, nr Christchurch, BH23 5JA (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £30.00

La Mamma Pizzeria & Trattoria

La Mamma Pizzeria and Trattoria was established in 1974, and offers authentic Italian cuisine in a relaxed and family friendly setting in Bridge Street, Christchurch. Consider spending time in the restaurant or linger over wine and food on the terrace and choose from a menu that offers pizzas, pasta, meat, fish and vegetarian dishes as well as daily specials.

• Address: 51-53 Bridge Street, Christchurch, BH23 1DY (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Italian, Family, Trattoria
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £12.00, Dinner: £26.00

Lord Bute Restaurant, The

A newly constructed restaurant set in attractive formal gardens right opposite the church of St Mark. A straightforward menu with few frills and well-prepared food using carefully selected ingredients.

• Address: 181-185 Lymington Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 4JS (Map)
• Cuisine(s): English
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £42.00

Prezzo - Christchurch

Prezzo has been delighting diners for over seven years, and this Italian restaurant chain has since been able to expand throughout large parts of England with well over a hundred outlets. Interestingly, the company seeks to restore either impressive buildings or ones of local interest.

• Address: 3 Bridge Street, Christchurch, BH23 1DY (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Italian
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £25.00

Rhodes South

Rhodes South is the latest offering from one of Britain's top chefs, Gary Rhodes, located in the magnificent grounds of the Christchurch Harbour Hotel in Dorset, with stunning views over Mudeford Quay.

• Address: Christchurch Harbour Hotel, Avonmouth, 95 Mudeford, Christchurch, BH23 3NT (Map)
• Cuisine(s): English, Modern British, British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £25.00, Dinner: £35.00

Ship in Distress, The

If you wish to learn how to transform a fast-sinking old boozer into a lively, popular and much loved local take a trip to Mudeford, drop anchor alongside The Ship, and ask for Sally Canning. Crammed full of cheerful people surrounded by nauticilia The Ship's turnaround was achieved very much on the back of its attitude to decent food, centred almost entirely on the fruits of the nearby sea with the odd concession to those who must have their meat.

• Address: 66 Stanpit, Christchurch, BH23 3NA (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Fish & Chip
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £25.00

Splinters Restaurant

Well located for visiting clergy, bellringers and congregations with business at the nearby Priory Church, Splinters offers a range of eating spaces, including a bistro fitted out in 1960's pine and a more sophisticated area known as the Blue Room.

• Address: 12 Church Street, Christchurch, BH23 1BW (Map)
• Cuisine(s): International
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £46.00

Tides Restaurant at The Captain's Club

In the heart of Christchurch it is hard to imagine a much more favoured site with access to road, sea, air and town all within easy reach. Should rations have failed on the yacht just moor up at one of the hotel's private moorings, by prior arrangement, and step inside.

• Address: Wick ferry, Wick lane, Christchurch, BH23 1HU (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £28.00

Waterford Lodge

A loving restoration has helped Waterford Lodge to blossom into a charming and stylish AA 3 Star hotel. It is situated close to Mudeford Quay, Highcliffe Castle and the medieval town of Christchurch, in its own tranquil grounds.

• Address: Waterford Lodge Hotel, 87 Bure Lane, Friars Cliff, Christchurch, BH23 4DN (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £20.00, Dinner: £40.00