Ventana Grand Cafe

4.3

315 Reviews

£41 and over

British

Good for special occasions
Charming
Romantic

The Ventana Grand Café offers a menu created from fresh British ingredients locally sourced and prepared by our talented Head Chef. English Afternoon Tea is prepared daily and Sundays are special with the locals’ favourite traditional roasts available all day. Its Cocktail Bar is renowned for its opulent cocktails and extensive range of premium drinks. Ventana is also available for private dining and events.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
British
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
01202 208612
Website
https://cumberlandbournemouth.co.uk/ventana/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
The Cumberland Hotel, East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, Dorset BH1 3AF
Neighborhood
Bournemouth
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Chef's Soup of the Day£7.50
Served with Croutons
Dorset Charcuterie Platter£11.50
Hartgrove Coppa, Dorset Chorizo & Venison Salami, Olives, Feta, Baby Gherkins, Homemade Chutney, Garlic Toast
Spanish Chorizo Scotch Egg£9.00
Red Onion Marmalade, Parmesan Crisps, Crispy Leeks, Romesco Sauce
Pan Seared Loch Fyne Scallops£15.50
Cauliflower Puree, Crispy Chorizo, Pancetta, Dill Dressing, Frisée
Scottish Salmon Fishcake£13.00
Creamy Cress Sauce, Rocket Leaves
Duo Of Smoked Salmon£9.50
Salmon Cannelloni, Crème Fraiche Mousse, Guacamole, Quail Egg
Double Baked Trio Cheese Soufflé£10.50
Spinach & Shallots, Crispy Sea Salt Croûtes
Burnt Onion & Dal Pakora (Vegetarian)£9.00
Crisp Julienne Vegetables, Rocket, Mint, Coriander & a Chilli Chutney

Main Dishes

Ventana Duo of Lamb£26.50
Roast Lamb Rump, Lamb Bonbon, Mashed Garden Peas, Charred Shallot, Tomato & Thyme Jus
Pan Roasted Chicken Supreme£22.00
Wilted Spinach, Saffron Risotto, Basil & Almond Pesto
Twice Cooked Belly of Pork£25.00
Celeriac Puree, Compressed Apple, Tenderstem Broccoli, Cider Jus
Chef's Seafood Linguine£21.50
Tiger Prawns, Mussels, Clams, Pak Choi, Light Chilli Butter
Ventana Classic Duo Of Salmon Fish Cake£21.00
With Choice of Chips/Fries, Creamy Watercress Sauce, Rocket Leaves
Baked Marinated Salmon Fillet£24.50
Buttery Fondant Potato, Confit Fennel, Lobster Bisque, Crispy Kale
Ventana Fish & Chips£21.00
Battered Haddock Fillet, Rustic Chunky Chips, Garden Pea Purée, Homemade Tartar Sauce, Charred Lemon
Winter Green Vegetable Risotto£18.50
Baby Spinach, Garden Peas, Crispy Kale, Crème Fraiche, Rocket, Saffron, Toasted Almonds
Spiced Vegetable Wellington£18.50
Spiced Roasted Root Vegetables, Brussels Sprouts, Baby Carrots, Chef's Vegetable Jus

Grill

Sauces to accompany, choose from: Pink Peppercorn, Isle of Wight Blue, Thyme & Redcurrant Jus

Ventana Prime Grilled Steaks
Sautéed Asparagus, Cherry Vine Tomatoes, Choice of Sauce and Chips
- 80z Sirloin£31.00
- 80z Ribeye£32.00
- 80z Fillet£36.00

Pies

Ventana Fish Pie£20.00
Smoked Haddock & Cod's Dill Cream Sauce, Cheesy Potato, Tenderstem Broccoli
Steak & Ale Pie£20.00
Slow Cooked Steak Pies in Chef's Rich Ale Sauce, Tenderstem Broccoli & Mash

Sides

Rustic Chunky Chips£5.50
Skinny Chips£5.00
Sweet Potato Fries£5.50
Veg of the Day£5.50
Cauliflower Cheese£5.50

What 315 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ventana Grand Cafe offers a sophisticated art deco setting with "amazing" food and "excellent service." Guests praise the "friendly and knowledgeable staff," with highlights being the delicious steak nights and afternoon teas. While some experienced service hiccups, the overall atmosphere and quality make it a "gem of a restaurant" that many plan to revisit.

315 Reviews

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Tony
Hampshire3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful meal with superb service. My wife said her salmon dish was the best salmon dish she had ever had!
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Sarah
Hertfordshire14 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fabulous evening with wonderful steaks. Service was excellent. We will definitely return when next in Bournemouth. Thank you
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Jenny
London5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely Sunday lunch. Great menu choice, very good service and food was absolutely gorgeous. Would definitely go back.
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Philip
Dorset2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service is always excellent the atmosphere is very relaxed
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Martin
Dorset1 review
5.0
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful meal with outstanding service. Friendly and knowledgeable staff who made us very welcome. The restaurant has a very nice bar; comfortable, with a good range of drinks. Lovely atmosphere quiet and ideal to spend time drinking and chatting with a friend.
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janet
London2 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was lovely couldn't fault it. The service was somewhat slow Asked for an extra pot of tea didn't get it. But we would book this venue again
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Ben
Dublin2 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Overall we really enjoyed our meal, I would say it was fair value and good quality. Our server Geraldine was polite, friendly and attentive throughout, the food was nice, we did have to wait a considerable time for desert, not sure why exactly, it was only a cheesecake, but seemed to take far longer than the main meal. The setting was lovely, Art Deco vibe with a relaxing ambiance, it was quiet due to the time of day (early meal due to an evening engagement) but this suited us, I would definitely go back and would recommend a meal here.
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Kath
Dorset1 review
4.0
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food excellent. Staff Excellent. Difficulty at sorting the bill. Bill produced not showing discount offered. Long delay at getting it recalculated. Otherwise a good experience,
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John
Dorset1 review
4.0
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was excellent and nicely presented. The cod dish I had was one of the best fish dishes I have had. Staff friendly and attentive and overall a very pleasant experience.
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michael
East Sussex2 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is all to easy to respond to feedback requests by giving 5 stars. In this case however there was no exaggeration. For the Tuesday steak night my wife had sirloin and I had rib-eye steak. Mine was the best I have had for many a year. Service was welcoming and attentive. The evident concern was that we should enjoy ourselves. This target was well met. Then came the dessert. Wow ... chocolate fondant. A real pleasure. Thank you all for making our short stay just what we wanted. We definitely plan to revisit in the not to distant future.
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The Cumberland Hotel, East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, Dorset BH1 3AF

Additional information

Neighborhood
Bournemouth
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
British
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://cumberlandbournemouth.co.uk/ventana/
Phone number
01202 208612

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Chef’s Homemade Bread Board£7.50

Marinated Provence Belazu Olives & Greek Feta£6.50

Poole Bay Oysters

Starters

Chef's Soup of the Day£7.50

Dorset Charcuterie Platter£11.50

Spanish Chorizo Scotch Egg£9.00

Pan Seared Loch Fyne Scallops£15.50

Scottish Salmon Fishcake£13.00

Duo Of Smoked Salmon£9.50

Double Baked Trio Cheese Soufflé£10.50

Burnt Onion & Dal Pakora (Vegetarian)£9.00

Main Dishes

Ventana Duo of Lamb£26.50

Pan Roasted Chicken Supreme£22.00

Twice Cooked Belly of Pork£25.00

Chef's Seafood Linguine£21.50

Ventana Classic Duo Of Salmon Fish Cake£21.00

Baked Marinated Salmon Fillet£24.50

Ventana Fish & Chips£21.00

Winter Green Vegetable Risotto£18.50

Spiced Vegetable Wellington£18.50

Grill

Ventana Prime Grilled Steaks

Pies

Ventana Fish Pie£20.00

Steak & Ale Pie£20.00

Sides

Rustic Chunky Chips£5.50

Skinny Chips£5.00

Sweet Potato Fries£5.50

Veg of the Day£5.50

Cauliflower Cheese£5.50

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