IS THE wintery weather starting to make you wish you were sunning yourself on the Med, eating some fresh fish or tasty moussaka?   

If like us, you're missing the sun and want to enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean then look no further.

We've rounded up some of the best rated Mediterranean restaurants in the county so that you can enjoy a potter down to one of them and fill your boots (quite literally, if you want).  

Here are the best rated bakeries in Dorset according to TripAdvisor:

Bournemouth Echo:

  • 1. Karma Cafe & Meze

15 Dunyeats Road, Broadstone BH18 8AA 

Karma Cafe and Meze has been awarded the Travellers Choice Award by TripAdvisor for 2021 - they have been rated as five stars with more than 100 reviews.

One happy customer said: "We were recommended by a friend from Broadstone and have now been twice!

"Great food choice and staff top notch especially the male waiter who was a great character. Great to see a local restaurant that works hard and isn't complacent - appreciating their customers needs.

"I am now recommending it to my friends. Top notch."

Another customer said: "Tasty authentic Mediterranean food in a welcoming, cosy, atmosphere."

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  • 2. Stefanos Greek Taverna

110 Bournemouth Road Parkstone, Poole BH14 9HY

Also awarded the TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2021, Stefanos Greek Taverna in Poole takes pride of place as the second best Mediterranean restaurant in the county.

One customer said: "Fantastic!

"We had a lovely Meal! Stifado is Superb. Greek Man in Restaurant is very polite and welcoming. Such lovely home cooked food."

Another person said: "Authentic Greek.

"We had a most enjoyable evening, friendly and welcoming hosts, but the star of the show is the food. Authentic home cooking served piping hot and tasted incredible. Our first visit but we will definitely be back."

And someone else commented: "Authentic Greek little gem.

"Visited on our first night here -  wonderful, delicious freshly cooked food. Lovely host who made us feel very welcome. Would highly recommend."

Bournemouth Echo:

  • 3. Agora Restaurant

203 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH1 1JU England

Agora restaurant in Bournemouth is a family-owned business that serves traditional Mediterranean dishes, it has also awarded the TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2021.

One happy customer said: "Had a very nice family dinner here. Food was good and so was the service.

"Very nice restaurant with nice turkish mosaic lamps as decoration. In my opinion one of the best restaurants within the local area!

"Also got free turkish delight with the bill."

Another previous customer said: "Amazing food.

"Visited on Friday, warm welcome, friendly staff and I liked the fact you could see the chef cooking the food.

Large menu to choose from, all freshly cooked. Very well presented."

  • 4. Romanzo Greek Taverna

87 Poole Road, Bournemouth BH4 9BB

Described as a 'real gem', Romanzo Greek Taverna takes the fourth spot in the county and again - has been awarded the TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award for 2021.

One customer said: "What a gem.

"Wish I could take this restaurant home to where I live.

"We arrived early but were welcomed into the restaurant by the very friendly owners/staff.

"Been a long while since I have eaten Greek food and it was so delicious with decent sized portions. Many other options to choose if traditional Greek was not wanted.

"Dessert was written on a blackboard - hearty puddings that made it difficult to choose between.

"This was our second visit and will not be our last."

Praise indeed.

Another customer said: "Great little restaurant with authentic greek food. Excellent friendly service. Good house wine. Fantastic home made deserts."

  • 5. Zorbas Greek Restaurant

Taking the fifth spot as the best in the county is Zorbas on Old Christchurch Road in Bournemouth.

The family business was established in 2002 and offers delicacies from Greece and Cyprus. 

Astoundingly, every restaurant on this list has been awarded a TripAdvisor Travellers Choise Award for 2021, including Zorbas, which is no mean-feat.

Described as an 'authentic gem', one customer said: "We wandered through Bournemouth, without a booking and luckily warmly welcomed into Zorbas. This place is truly authentic and has a family feel. I had chicken skewers and a greek salad and my partner had Moussaka which was amazing.

"We loved it here and even finished with the customary Ouzo at the end, on the house."

Another happy customer said the restaurant was a "definite must-visit". 

They said: "Went here for my birthday and I am so glad I did, this place did not disappoint! Fantastic atmosphere!

"Food was absolutely delicious. The owners Joey and Selma along with the rest of the staff welcome you and treat you like family. Definitely will be going back again and again."

Is your favourite not on the list? Give them a shout-out in the comments below!