Italian Gossip Restaurant In Poole

I went to an Italian restaurant in a great location on Poole Quay on Sunday for a bit of lunch. Italian Gossip is the name of the restaurant and it may be familiar to locals as they also used to have a restaurant by the same name in Canford Cliffs.

There was seven of us in total including our 3 children and we were made to feel very welcome by the owner, Alex right from the start. Gossip is a genuine Italian restaurant which Alex was keen to point out, as there are many Italian restaurants in Bournemouth and some in Poole that are not run by Italians and have Italian chefs.

All of the staff at Gossip are Italian so it adds to the atmosphere and you can of course then expect genuine Italian cuisine.

The restaurant is in Dolphin Quays, a fairly new residential development with shops and restaurants underneath. You can expect some great views as the restaurant has a glass front looking over Poole Quay and Brownsea Island.

We just went for a main course today and I had Tagliatelle with Chicken, tomato and cream  – beautiful. I could have eaten more though but I guess that left room for desert.

Everyone enjoyed their food including my children whom they did smaller portions off the adult menu for. They were flexible with regards to the children and in all honesty I think they would have made pretty much whatever the children wanted as long as it wasn’t to far off the menu.

Price wise it is not the cheapest Italian restaurant you will visit but you do get good food, great views and friendly service, all of which I personally value.

If your in the area give them a try and have a walk down the quay after dinner – very romantic! Let us know what you thought of Gossip if you go by writing comments below.

Browns Bar & Brasserie Bristol

I went to Browns Restaurant last night in Bristol and had a great meal with some good friends. Browns is situated near the Clifton area of Bristol and is housed in a fantastic building that in it’s long past has been the cities museum, art gallery and university dining room!

There is a smoking area outside (for those that still do!) and a bar as you walk in on your right. It has lovely high ceilings and plenty of character.

We waited five minutes before being seated so they seemed a bit disorganised when we first arrived however thereafter our waitress was cheerful and on the ball which made for a nice night.

I had the pan fried mushrooms to start – very nice, tasty sauce and my wife had pearl scallops which she too enjoyed.

For my main course I went for the Steak and Guiness pie that turned out to be a very good choice. The gravy was really nice and the portion size just right. The food was also hot and served swiftly by our waitress.

The meal was washed down with some quality Shiraz Rose whcih complimented the meal well.

If you want to take a look at their menu online go to: http://www.browns-restaurants.com/menu-bristol.php
Overall I would recommend a trip to Browns after my experience and I myself will return next time I’m in Bristol.

If you visit Browns let us know what you thought below.