Restaurant Roots

1. I would give this restaurant 6 stars if I could. The most wonderful experience all round – faultless service, food, drinks and atmosphere. I would highly recommend Roots to anyone looking for a wonderful meal out. This place is special enough to feel like a once in a while treat/occasion, but welcoming enough to feel like you’re going to your local neighbourhood restaurant. Perfection all round. Thanks so much, we can’t wait to come back!!!

2. Had a wonderful lunch at Roots. We have been before, but many years ago.
   The food, drinks and service are all still top quality. Culinary delights that will entice the senses and tantalise the tastebuds. A very inventive chef who works hard to create wonderful menus. Thank you to all the team for an amazing lunch. We will be back.

3. We are regulars at Roots, so we are aware of Chefs Jan and Stacey’s food. What surprised us last night was the flavour combinations and the care shown to each ingredient. The ultimate in fine dining in a lovely relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommended.
   What we also enjoyed last night was seeing all the other tables who were new to Roots, being surprised by, and loving the dining experience.
   We believe this Restaurant should have a Michelin star (or two).

4. Lunch.
   Is this Bournemouth’s best restaurant?
   On numerous visits to this beautiful part of Dorset,we have never managed to get a reservation here.
   The intimate restaurant has just 16 seats.
   This time it nearly didn’t happen yet again.
   But they managed to squeeze us in for their Saturday lunchtime service.
   It’s a family run restaurant headed up by the owners, Jan and Stacey Bretschneider’s.
   The dining room decoration is bright, clean and stylish.There are two tasting menus.
   The Seasonal at £49 with optional extras.
   Or the full Classic at £79.

   Once drinks are served by the ‘larger than life’ maître d,
   the delious snacks arrive at the table.
   Up next is ‘Dad’s countryside supper’.
   That comes with a card explaining what Jan ate as a child on the family farm in Germany. A malty loaf of warm rye bread,a piece of cured salmon, smoked fish-roe mousse,cured meats and some really tasty butter.All that before you even have the first course.
   Then starts the procession of highly intricate dishes.
   Next,Beetroot,raspberry,pistachio,teriyaki.
   We had to add Hand-dived Scottish scallop,squash,
   vanilla,saffron £12.50. So glad we did.
   Main course was Breast of Chicken,pineapple, macadamia nut,black garlic with of course a beautiful lobster sauce.
   We’re not done yet as Chef sends a refreshing dessert of New Forest strawberry,shiso,sancho pepper.
   Final dessert is a trio of Matcha green tea variations.
   To finish this exceptional meal,some sweet treats.
   Jan’s cooking is on another level.This is high-end cuisine at it’s very finest with expertly sourced produce. Worthy of a star from the tyre men.
   Or at least a Bib Gourmand.
   Although they do have three AA rosettes,and listed in the top restaurant guides.
   The answer is ‘Yes’,this is Bournemouth’s best.

5. I must say I wanted to come to this restaurant ever since I came Bournemouth. This is a hidden gem of Southbourne. I had the best waiting, and culinary experience in my life. The wine pairings are excellent with the current course. The menu changes often. The waiter is highly professional. The chef delivers each course with perfection and adds a touch of his home cuisine into the meals.
   Highly recommended for the price!

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