Cafe Rouge Bournemouth

Our favourite restaurant in Westbourne and it's sadly closing its doors. What a shame that the top management couldn't see what a brilliant place this is and that they have incredible staff and fabulous food. Big mistake shutting down as just a bit more thought on their menu and budgets could have made the difference. Really want to wish all the people loosing their jobs just before Christmas the very best and thanks for all the wonderful service we have enjoyed over so many years.

Service was very slow, only two people serving (one of them remained behind bar). Eventually got drinks order took after 10 minutes then another 10 minutes for delivery to table. Waitress was not writing down orders so forgetting things. Not sure why they do that, customers want orders written down!! When asked if I wanted my minute steak cooked pink or well done I asked for pink. Didn't realise pink meant RAW! Would have asked for medium had I had known, but wasn’t given the option. Didn't say anything as waitress was clearly overwhelmed as it was. Steak was supposed to come with rocket but was only given 4 or 5 leaves as a pathetic garnish at best. Picture attached. Whole restaurant felt rundown and in desperate need of a makeover, feels like Cafe Rouge is on its last legs, going downhill very fast, disappointing and sad. I’ll be very surprised if it’s still open this time next year.

What can I say,we had our friends come round for dinner at our favourite Cafe Rouge in Bournemouth and as usual Franco the Manager and Dany the waiter were as professional and friendly as ever The food was sublime as it always is and the restaurant was busy and a great atmosphere Well done Franco and Dany for great service

We visited Cafe Rouge last night and had a lovely meal. The food was good, don't be put off by the fact it's a chain. What really made our evening were the staff, so friendly and pleasant, thank you gentlemen for looking after us so well.

Staff very nice but food really awful. Don’t waste your money just find somewhere else see to eat even McDonalds is better.