Having had the pleasure of visiting many fine dining restaurants without a shadow of a doubt Thirteen has to be the most incredible experience I’ve ever had. The service was outstanding, the staff are professional knowledgeable and very attentive, the deco gives you a sense calm and luxury creating the most incredible yet comfortable atmosphere to truly experience and enjoy the most amazing food experience ever. During the evening we were presented with thirteen culinary delights that looked like a work of art and tasted sensational. I can honestly say this has to be my most enjoyable and memorable dining experience I’ve ever had and would recommend to anyone who truly loves food and wants an exceptional dining experience.

We had the most incredible evening at the family run Thirteen restaurant. The food was absolutely amazing, every dish was created with attention to detail and flavour pairings that wowed us each time. The service was warm and attentive, and the atmosphere was intimate and beautifully curated. A perfect place for a celebratory dinner.

From when you step through the door, you get warm, personal service from Frances, who is super lovely. The atmosphere is relaxed and cosy. The food was wonderful. I love trying new flavour combinations and the food was delicious and exciting to eat. Alex, the head chef, came over on a few occasions and really took the time to talk to us about the food. His passion for cooking is clear, and he was very interesting to hear from. We will definitely return to try the new menus when we can!

Restaurant Thirteen is a family-run treasure, offering a flawless 13-course set menu that’s nothing short of spectacular. Each dish is a masterclass in flavour, presentation, and creativity, making for an unforgettable dining experience. The warm, welcoming service and intimate atmosphere only enhance the magic. If you love exceptional food and a thoughtfully curated menu, this is a must-visit. Worth every bite!

My husband and I were lucky enough to get chefs table at this incredible restaurant. We watched as the magic unfolded in this very special, unique, family run restaurant. The passion and enthusiasm that Alex and his team have for food is reflected in the outrageously good plates put before you. Frances is warm, welcoming, and very attentive as we’re all of the staff. The atmosphere is very calming and the decor is exquisite. The fact they use local, home grown and self foraged food on the menu shows they care about the community, sustainability and keeping things fresh and rejuvenated. This wasn’t our first and certainly won’t be our last visit!!

A fantastic dinner celebrating our wedding anniversary. Alex and the team couldn’t have done more to make it special. Great food, atmosphere, service and fun. Best restaurant in Bournemouth area.

A Truly Memorable Dining Experience We had the absolute pleasure of sitting at the chef’s table, and it was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. The service was impeccable,warm, attentive, and genuinely passionate about what they do. Every dish was beautifully prepared and bursting with flavor, and the wine pairings were spot-on, enhancing the meal in all the right ways. This is a lovely, family-run restaurant that radiates heart and hospitality. They made us feel so welcome, like we were part of the family. You can really feel the love and care that goes into every detail. Can’t wait to come back!

This was posted by our son, Alex on Facebook. Suffice to say Thirteen more than delivered. Mum and dad concur. “This was absolutely extraordinary. This is Thirteen, a relatively new restaurant that's open near us and is PHENOMENAL in every way. My parents and I checked this out yesterday night to celebrate my 23rd birthday, and were absolutely blown away by it. I couldn't possibly have asked for a better birthday dinner. The whole experience was flawless from the incredible welcome on entry, to the service throughout, to the birthday card I received just before the dessert, signed by the whole team. That latter one especially blew me away - it was truly above and beyond, and deserves a special "thank you". Head chef Alex, along with his parents Elizabeth and Hem are absolute gems, and their passion was wonderful to see. But that goes for all the chefs, who took it in turns to introduce some of the courses, who I didn't quite catch the names of. It's rare you see such passion these days. And this doesn't even cover the immaculate, even spellbinding, 13 course degustation menu. To be honest I'm really struggling to name a favourite course, as they were all out of this world levels of brilliant, but I think the "herbs, cabbage", "mushroom, mushroom", and "brill, lardo" come out on top, roughly in that order as top. This was an absolutely brilliant experience that is fully deserving of a 5/5 rating on any review platform, and one that I really hope gets a Michelin Star soon - it could compete with (and probably exceed) any restaurant that already holds one any day. Absolutely tremendous, and I cannot wait to return.”