Restaurants in Walkford
The Amberwood Inn
154 Ringwood Rd, Walkford, ChristchurchI have to say a massive thank you to the Amberwood. We have just come back from my Mother-in-Laws wake. The service from the staff was respectful, tea and coffee refilled swiftly and the food was delicious. It was a relaxed atmosphere and helped ease the sadness of the day. Thank to Richard and his team for making it a memorable day.
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Superb49 Reviews 4.6
The Kitchen
Christchurch Rd, New Milton, Highcliffe, ChristchurchYesterday evening, our family of four (two adults and two children) dined at The Kitchen and experience was delightful—almost entirely faultless.
Service & Atmosphere
From the moment we arrived, the service was exemplary: attentive, personable, and perfectly pitched for both adults and children. The open‑plan design of the restaurant offers an engaging view of the kitchen in action, lending a relaxed yet refined ambience. The lighting, acoustics, and layout combined to create a thoroughly enjoyable dining environment.
Food & Presentation
Every dish we tried was beautifully executed — from inventive starters to satisfying mains. The pizzas, the burgers and the pork chops showcased fresh local ingredients and were thoughtfully plated.
Mash (and the Mint Oil Issue)
My only caveat concerns one side dish—the mashed potatoes. What arrived tasted more like a mint oil showcase than a potato dish. The intense mint oil masked the creamy potato beneath, meaning the taters were unable to shine through. On the menu, the mash was listed plainly (without prominent emphasis on mint), so for those who aren’t mint aficionados, it may come as an unexpected—and overpowering—flavour.
Overall The Kitchen at Chewton Glen offers a wonderfully relaxed yet stylish dining experience. Service was top‑tier, the atmosphere superb, and most dishes were spot on. Just be cautious if ordering the mash—its mint oil flavour may overwhelm those not keen on mint.We would happily return and would recommend the restaurant for its approachable, well‑crafted menu, family‑friendly setting, and attentive service—with one small note to the kitchen about giving the potatoes a little more room to shine.
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Superb75 Reviews 4.5