La Stalla - Bournemouth

2 hours fine dining experience, plus 1 hour just talking and drinking with the owner and his wife. Best restaurant experience in a lonnnng time. Thanks for a magical Christmas night

Just like some of the other reviews, do not be put off by the outside decor! If you like good Italian food you won't be disappointed. The owner and chef enthused about the menu and the specials, even producing lobsters and crabs from the kitchen! I really enjoyed the aubergine parmigiana as a starter, and ravioli ricotta as a main; whereas my friend pushed the boat out and went for the seafood spaghetti with a crab and a host of prawns and shellfish, which looked fabulous and apparently tasted as good as it looked! The menu has everything you could ask for, but everything had a genuine home-cooked style and feel. Highly Recommended....... so go ahead, open the door and walk in and sit down and enjoy yourself on some great food!!

We have been to this restaurant a few times since it was under new management. We had always intended to come back once they had finalized their menu. However, that plan slipped our minds until tonight. I am so glad we decided to return. The food is fantastic, prepared by a chef and owner who clearly has a passion for food and his restaurant. He took the time to personally speak with my wife, son, and me to explain his philosophy, and he certainly demonstrated it through his delicious dishes. I will definitely be coming back and look forward to experiencing more of his culinary skills. This is a wonderful place to dine, you will not be disappointed.

We've walked past this restaurant many times, always wondering what was inside. A small shopfront tucked away near Aldi and the Roundabout, we almost imagined it was a TARDIS! We were finally able to try it out tonight, and it was bigger on the inside... The staff were each really friendly. The Chef/Owner, Said was very passionate about his homecooked food. I had a vegetable pizza, which I enjoyed, and my Mum got a bespoke dish (not currently on the menu) of stuffed pasta with blue cheese sauce, which she found delicious. According to the chef, they have a different flavour tiramisu each week. I had a very nice salted caramel tiramisu, topped with pistachio, and we each shared a strawberry cheescake! We'll be back and bringing friends! Would definitely recommend.

Don't judge this restaurant by its exterior, the food is excellent. We stumbled upon this place online while exploring the area and we were very pleased that we did. The food was amazing, reminiscent of the authentic Italian cuisine we enjoyed during our holidays in Italy, and the portions were generous. The fish and seafood were fresh and locally sourced. The owner/chef was friendly and knowledgeable. The owner has only been running the restaurant for 8 months and is clearly working on updating it. The recently refurbished toilets were clean and pleasant, which enhanced our dining experience.