Plates and Co.

Great food, really great food. A complete pleasure to eat at this restaurant. Would come more often if we lived nearby. good luck for the future.

Reallt excellent food in a beautiful setting. Impressed to see a separate, extensive vegan and vegetarian menu. Looking forward to going back again very soon!

warm greeting, excellent service, fantastic food. First class as always. We highly recommend this restaurant for consistent attention to detail and quality food served by caring staff

Excellent food and service. I marked down a point because they put peas in the cabbage, I love cabbage so was pleased to see it on my plate; I then spotted the peas and was disappointed. That said that is only my personal preference.

WOW!!! Stunning restaurant in what was originally a church. Stained glass windows give it a fab ambience. The steaks are cooked to perfection & the chips are to die for.....yum yum.

From walking in to leaving we were treated like we were the only customers in there, even though the restaurant was full. The staff are wonderful and the food was delicious. Would definitely recommend.

The food and ambience of the restaurant were fantastic. The staff were fun and efficient. Food came in a timely manner helping to make the evening an overall 10/10 experience.

Such a shame. We have been there several times before. This time it was slow service, the main was not up to standard. They discounted the bill. Such a disappointment.

Always a fantastic meal, atmosphere and service Happy to accommodate cocktails in their outdoor space, then inside and out again for our final course Sensational quality, interesting building The best in Westbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset.... in my humble opinion

Even though we’ve lived in Bournemouth for some time this was the 1st time we’ve dined here and were extremely pleased with the service/food and atmosphere. When looking for somewhere to dine we tend to aim for Michelin star restaurants and this experience was very close to it. Would highly recommend and will be booking again

The food was very good overall, athough, the two sticky toffee puddings were rock hard and difficult to eat. The staff were very pleasant and the place had a nice atmosphere.

Delicious food and excellent service. Throughly enjoyable. We have already booked to return with friends. It is a great place for a celebration on a Saturday.

Everything was absolutely brilliant. However we were not prompted to order side dishes so were a little unexpectedly put out by the portions. If we had been prompted about the side dishes all of us would have ordered them as we could have eaten more. Otherwise excellent food and service.

The building inside is breathtaking the food is to die for, however we were seated at 7.45 and didn't get asked for a drink for 25 minutes, 45 minutes later our starter arrive, 50 minutes later our main arrived and so it went on until 10.45

The food was absolutely delicious - the best we’ve eaten in a local restaurant for a while. The staff were really friendly and efficient. The setting is beautiful. A great evening - thank you!

Lovely food and an amazing place to go as a couple or with friends

To start there was a very friendly greeting. The food we had was served on hot plates (very important). All our steaks were cooked the way we liked and the sweets were also excellent. The house red wine went down equally as well! Very reasonably priced will go again.

We asked for our beef rare but it came well done. After sending it back 20 minutes later they brought us steak. Neither of us like or wanted steak. We sent it back, paid for our drinks and left hungry.

Wonderful location, food and service. The roast beef dinner was the best we've had away from home and the wine and beer selection was excellent. Will definitely return.

A truly fantastic evening. Food was delicious. Staff were incredibly friendly. And the atmosphere was perfect. Ten out of ten. Will definitely be back soon to savour more off the menu.

Had a very enjoyable evening meal in beautiful surroundings, the service was first class and wine waiter very knowledgeable. As usual food was cooked to perfection.

Plates is located in the upper half of what was once a church. The background to the cooking area still has the original stain glass windows The restaurant offers two menus, with one specifically catering for vegetarian/vegaj. Both menus offer a handful of starters, mains and desserts. The slow cooked beef I had on the 21st July just meelted in the mouth. Will definitely be visiting again soon.

Wasn't happy as the tables outside were very dirty and black from the smoke. We had to go and sit inside, although the restaurant was unfortunately empty... Food was OK.

Having enjoyed a lovely evening meal last month I decided to take some work colleagues there for lunch. The first menu we were given basically just offered steak and chips or vegetarian options. Nothing else. So we asked and were given 2 set menus, both rather pricey for lunches, £30 or £32. Again we asked if they had a lunch menu and we were given their evening a la carte menu which also consisted of big heavy main meals more suited to people who had all evening to dine, not people on a lunch break. After ordering, the meals took more than 45 minutes to arrive. Quite disappointing.

Really lovely food, great menu I was spoilt for choice, lovely steak & then sticky toffee pudding for desert. Service was excellent, would definitely recommend

Amazing food at such reasonable price. Lovely location. All in all a great experience. The gravy on your Sunday roast is fantastic as is the whole meal. Will be going back

Excellent food and very well presented. Portions were just right and did not overwhelm the plate. Service was very friendly and efficient. Even prepared a pudding for one of our party that wasn't on the menu. Overall a great dining experience in calm and relaxing surroundings. Will take a lot of beating from anywhere in the local area.

Amazing atmosphere, delicious food and excellent service! Would recommend this place to everyone. Good variety of meals and a price you couldn't argue with! Definitely going back!

Friendly and delicious food Clean and the staff took time to chat with us also they gave us a complimentary cocktail as it was our first visit

Fish cakes were potato cakes with two small pieces of salmon and huge hard lumps of potato for £15.50! Staff disinterested until we complained loudly.

Excellent meal, excellent service, lovely ambiance. Have been eaten at plates a few times and will definitely be back. The chef is very imaginative and presentation is very impressive.

The restaurant has great character, the staff are helpful and friendly and the food is beautifully presented and excellent. Overall a very good experience. Have been here a nu her of times and have never been disappointed

Wonderful and unusual venue with amazingly presented good quality food. Pannacotta to die for. Friendly efficient service by lovely waitress. Quite happily eat there every week!

Very warm welcome. We went of steak night when a rump steak is £12.00 My steak was perfectly cooked and had plenty of flavour. My partner’s was a bit cheesy tasting and more chewy. Still represents good value for money. Sticky toffee pudding was good but the melt in the middle choc pudding would be better with a more intense chocolate flavour and no nuts on the top. Drinks very reasonably priced. The lone waiter was really excellent.

Whilst the food was good the service certainly fell well short. At the end of our meal three hours after arrival we voiced our concerns and the reason given was difficulty in recruiting staff. There appeared enough bodies to us and training could save the day. Not sure if we will be returning any time soon. Shame as this could be so much better.

The food was great although the service was slow but they were very busy. We will go again at a less busy time and experience a peaceful meal.

Nice atmosphere, friendly and attentive service. Front of house was very professional and charming. Food was good, if not spectacular, but would definitely recommend for overall experience.

The food was fantastic, the flavours were all beautifully selected in some complex dishes, and some old classics. The waiting staff were very attentive. An all round lovely experience.

Good food, in a lovely building. Friendly service. Very enjoyable evening, and good value. Will definitely go again. Steak night good but set menu evenings very good too.

Amazing food and service!! The staff were very friendly and helpful! Even ordered our cab to take us home. I would defiantly recommend the lamb and sticky toffee pudding