Pizza is a popular choice when it comes to options for dinner and since February 9 marks National Pizza Day, we want to help you find restaurants that offer the Italian meal.

Sometimes staying at home and cooking gets boring and a trip out can be just what you need.

Whether it’s the messy pots that clutter the kitchen or you just need a change of scenery, finding a good restaurant can make the heart and tummy happy no matter which side you take when it comes to the pineapple on pizza debate.

To help you choose where to tuck into a pizza, we’ve rounded up some of the top-rated restaurants in Bournemouth that you can visit, according to Tripadvisor reviews. Restaurants listed below all have at least a 4-star rating.

Top-rated pizza restaurants in Bournemouth according to Tripadvisor

Forno Pizza

Bournemouth Echo: Forno Pizza (Tripadvisor)Forno Pizza (Tripadvisor)

Tripadvisor rating: 5/5

Number of ‘excellent’ reviews: 157

Location: 406 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, BH9 2HB

One reviewer wrote: “Six of us visited Forno after cinema . All had the £10 deal with a pizza, side and drink , excellent value . Best pizza in town .”

Another said: “We loved it! They even made a Mickey Mouse shape pizza for our little one :), very lovely service and the pizzas and calzone were delicious, toppings and sourdough base were very nice!!worth a visit!”

Book via Tripadvisor here.

El Murrino

Tripadvisor rating: 5/5

Number of ‘excellent’ reviews: 1,026

Location: 154 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1NL

One reviewer wrote: “Friendly dining. Nice space to dine in. Good house red wine. Very tasty food, large portions starter and mains. Worth the money :)”

Another said: “The food was insane. Massive portions and ridiculously cheap! Ardy our waiter was lovely and really looked after us. Highly recommend!”

Book via Tripadvisor here.

Etna Pizzeria

Tripadvisor rating: 5/5

Number of ‘excellent’ reviews: 117

Location: 181 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, BH8 9QQ

One reviewer wrote: “Sunday afternoon late lunch. Warm and friendly greeting, excellent service, best pizzas we’ve had for ages. Well done!”

Another said: “High food quality, good service and amazing staff (George) I will definitely come back. Thank you Highly recommended.”

Book via Tripadvisor here.

Pizzeria Via Roma

Bournemouth Echo: Pizzeria Via Roma (Tripadvisor)Pizzeria Via Roma (Tripadvisor)

Tripadvisor rating: 5/5

Number of ‘excellent’ reviews: 189

Location: 522 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH1 4BE

One reviewer wrote: “Wow! Fabulous meal. One of the best pizzas I’ve ever had. Great service, friendly staff and good value too. Would highly recommend!”

Another said: “The pizza was delicious and the pudding was fantastic. The service was great, the people were really friendly. A really nice place overall, and I wish I lived closer so I could come every day. This is a place you must visit.”

Book via Tripadvisor here.

White Fox Italian Ristorante Pizzeria

Tripadvisor rating: 5/5

Number of ‘excellent’ reviews: 78

Location: 15 West Cliff Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5EX

One reviewer wrote: “Well cooked italian food. Calamari starter very good and Pollo fiorentina and diavolo pizza was delicious. Attentive service. Just a shame we live so far away or would go back.”

Another said: “Really recommend this restaurant - been twice now and had a lovely evening both times. Great service, great food and amazing value. Will definitely be returning and recommending to all of my family and friends.”

Book via Tripadvisor here.