Roots - Bournemouth

Truly sublime food and restaurant experience this evening at Restaurant Roots. Jan, his wife Stacey, and Geza, were incredibly welcoming, bringing the food, wine, and our whole evening 's journey through the tasting menu to life. All in a setting quite intimate, warm, and comfortable. As for the food... this was simply another level. Amazingly delicate, yet bold, flavoursome, and intriguing all inviting the senses to pay good attention as we journeyed through the 10 courses, each leading sensually to the next... A personal favourite course was 'Supper ' Jan sharing his 'roots ' and family story, which connected with us delicate and delicious, a course we didn 't want to end. Thank you for

Is this Bournemouth's best restaurant for lunch? Despite several unsuccessful attempts to secure a reservation at this intimate 16-seat establishment during previous visits to the area, we were finally able to snag a spot for Saturday lunch. Owned and operated by Jan and Stacey Bretschneider, the family-run restaurant boasts a bright, clean, and stylish dining room. Guests can choose between two tasting menus: the Seasonal menu priced at £49 with optional extras, or the full Classic menu at £79. After being warmly greeted by the charismatic maître d', we were treated to a selection of delicious snacks before indulging in the 'Dad's countryside supper', which included a malty loaf of warm rye bread, cured salmon, smoked fish-roe mousse, cured meats, and tasty butter. The intricate dishes that followed included Beetroot, raspberry, pistachio, and teriyaki, with the optional Hand-dived Scottish scallop offering a delightful addition. The main course of Breast of Chicken with pineapple, macadamia nut, black garlic, and lobster sauce was a standout, while the refreshing dessert of New Forest strawberry, shiso, and sancho pepper was a perfect palate cleanser. We concluded the meal with a trio of Matcha green tea variations and a selection of sweet treats. Jan's culinary skills truly shine through in each course, showcasing expertly sourced ingredients and high-end cuisine at its finest. With three AA rosettes and acclaim from various restaurant guides, it's safe to say that this is indeed Bournemouth's best dining spot.

We are a group of 8 friends, and tonight we enjoyed a superb meal in the Roots Private dining room. Every course was delicious, and beautifully presented. The beef Wellington, and the Salmon terrine were delicious, the special cheeseboard was incredible, and we greatly appreciated the Prosecco! And all the other courses were super too! We would like to Thank Jan, Stacey and the Roots team for a truly excellent dinner, and a lovely evening. Happy Christmas to you all.

Best food we have had for a long time. Lunchtime discovery tasting menu was a real treat. Every course was superb. Staff and chef were very passionate about both the service and the food. If you want a sea view, have a walk along coast beforehand as once inside you are only really interested in the amazing food.

We enjoyed the food and the service very much. It was a very cosy place. The service friendly and fast. We will certainly come back again.