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NEST, Shaftesbury, Dorset

NEST

4.5
4.5
198 Reviews
£25 and under
Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Serving fusion and eclectic flavours, nestled within the hilltop town of Shaftesbury, Dorset.

We are passionate about all things edible and love serving up joy.

Visit to taste and experience NEST

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:15 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01747 854172
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Shaftesbury
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wine

What 198 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nest in Shaftesbury offers a "superb varied menu" with "delicious flavoursome food" and "excellent service." Guests love the "beautiful secret courtyard" and "wonderful warm welcome." Highlights include "generous portions," a "small but well-chosen wine list," and a "fabulous cocktail selection." However, the outside area could use tidying.

198 Reviews
  1. Rachel

    Surrey

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A well presented meal, produced in a relaxed, downbeat atmosphere. Very pleasant staff. A small but interesting menu of food with an unusual twist, very tasty and plenty of it. Would return.

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  2. Lee

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the third time I have been to Nest and I absolutely love what you guys are doing. Was there on a date, we could comfortably talk without thinking anyone would overhear our conversation, perfect ambience, it's like you have walked into a friend's place. We had lots of small plates (tapas style) and the food is just fabulous, top flavours. Happily worth every penny as the whole experience is lush.....wishing the team at Nest continued success, it's great to have such a restaurant in shaftsbury x

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  3. Tracey

    Devon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    No vegan/plant based options on the menu, which was a little disappointing. Maybe this is something that could be considered adding to the menu. As we eat plant based for health reasons not ethical we had the vegetarian options. The food was outstanding.

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  4. Fleur

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant was recommended by a friend and I must say that it didn't disappoint. The food was delicious, but unfortunately they didn't have any of the spirits I requested from the drinks menu or the wine we liked the look of. At the end of the meal we asked for decaf coffee and a brandy but they didn't have this either. The drinks are not a deal breaker though as it was the food that stole the show. Amazing but portions a little on the large side for a small appetite. Will definitely return and hope they manage to sort out the drinks menu! The staff were very personable and apologetic.

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  5. ANDREA

    West Sussex

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Some of the food we had was really nice, but there was a few poor dishes. Service was absolutely appalling and if you are going to charge top prices then the food and service has to reflect the price. Need to concentrate on paying customers in the restaurant not on the takeaways, waited an hour for starters. Would not recommend this restaurant.

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  6. Joanne

    Dorset

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were visiting Shaftesbury and recommended that we dine here. Well it was amazing. The food was delicious. We had the Goan fish curry and it was creamy and subtle. Friends had the lamb which was very well spiced and balanced.

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  7. Nicola

    Perthshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely little restaurant in the heart of Shaftesbury. Delicious modern fusion, east meets west menu with good variety. Flavours and quality of cooking and presentation were non pretentious and excellent. Definitely recommend.

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  8. Carolyn

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food, fast efficient service and very friendly staff.

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  9. Harriet

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, lovely staff, speedy service and just a fabulous lunch. Thank you.

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  10. Verity

    Gloucestershire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nest is such a gem! Always a wonderful choice on the menu, the food was delicious as always & the service polite, smiley & friendly with a lovely warm welcome. A lovely vibe & fabulous cocktails too! Xx

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FAQs

NEST offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01747 854172.

NEST is rated 4.5 stars by 198 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today

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Google Map for NEST

51 High St, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 8JE

Additional information

  • Area
    Shaftesbury
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:15 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wine
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