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Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 271 reviews

What Gaynor Curtis likes about Le Petit Canard:
We found this little gem on our last holiday. We booked it again on our return and were not disappointed. Plenty to choose from on the menu and each course ended with an empty plate. So delicious, we are going back on our last night View all feedback.

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Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 93 reviews
I5952ZXcharlotted
21.01.2024 - 15:24

We were really impressed with the food Cathy served us. It was a surprise for my mum’s 60th and did not disappoint. Cathy was so accommodating to our specific n...

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klewins
21.01.2024 - 15:24

Amazing 3 course dinner for 5. Easy instructions to heat and store food. Coconut ice cream to die for!

emmaeJ7329UY
21.01.2024 - 15:24

Lovely meal, food was perfect! Lovely service reasonable pricing for quality of food. Would recommend to anyone and everyone. A must in Dorset!

10GJK
21.01.2024 - 15:24

Warm friendly service, fabulous food, good choice of wine and catered really well for a coeliac. (Advised in advance). Definitely recommend.

J3003HKsimonr
21.01.2024 - 15:24

Excellent food with a fairly broad menu, hard to find a dish that I didn't fancy. Great service and reasonably priced wine list. I would definitely recommend th...

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Le Petit Canard in Maiden Newton, Dorset, is a hidden gem that offers delicious food and great service. The husband and wife-run restaurant has received 20 years of AA stars, which is a testament to the quality of the meals they serve. From the moment you walk in, you are made to feel extremely welcome in the cozy and homely atmosphere. The menu offers a variety of options, all of which end with empty plates as the food is so delicious. The drinks are reasonably priced and the service is top-notch, making it a great choice for a quiet and relaxed evening out. The extensive menu has something to suit absolutely everyone, and the whole experience at Le Petit Canard is described as fabulous and perfect. Customers are highly satisfied with the food, service, and ambiance, giving the restaurant glowing reviews and high recommendations.

Google
5.0 ★ from 10 reviews
Tom
26.12.2023 - 16:31

Great service and very reasonable pricing for the quality of the meals. Would recommend to anyone.

Deborah
26.12.2023 - 16:31

This is such a gem. The food and the service are excellent. We need to have another holiday in Dorset!

Gaynor
26.12.2023 - 16:31

We found this little gem on our last holiday. We booked it again on our return and were not disappointed. Plenty to choose from on the menu and each course ende...

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Angie
26.12.2023 - 16:31

Little hidden gem.The food here was amazing. A fantastic choice and perfect amount. The service was professional and friendly. Can't wait to go back.

Angela
26.12.2023 - 16:31

From the moment you walk through the door you are made to feel extremely welcome. The layout inside is very cosy and homely. While waiting for our starters we w...

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Menu
5.0 ★ from 2 reviews
Fred
24.12.2017 - 11:47

I've been going to this restaurant for years, before the current owners took over.

Paul
24.12.2017 - 11:47

This is a real gem of a restaurant, it is set in a former Coaching Inn, with soft music and subdued lighting as background, Le Petit Canard has the look of

Gastroranking-uk
4.5 ★ from 81 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.6 ★ from 108 reviews

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