Forest Spice is a neighbourhood Indian restaurant and takeaway on Christchurch Road, a short way inland from Southbourne's clifftop and beach. It's the kind of local curry house Bournemouth has plenty of, unshowy, focused on a solid everyday menu, and as much about the takeaway trade as it is about eating in.
The food
The kitchen sticks close to the Indian restaurant classics: tandoori dishes cooked in a traditional clay oven, a full range of curries from mild to fiery, and a selection of vegetarian dishes alongside meat and seafood options. Forest Spice describes its approach as blending traditional recipes with a modern twist, using handpicked spices and fresh ingredients, the kind of formula that's kept it a fixture with regulars over the years, reflected in a steady run of reviews on Tripadvisor and Google.
Takeaway and delivery
As much as it works as a sit-down restaurant, Forest Spice does brisk trade as a takeaway, with collection and home delivery on offer and online ordering through its own website. It's a handy option if you're staying nearby in Southbourne or Iford and fancy a curry without going out, worth checking the site directly for the current menu and any collection or delivery offers.
Where it is
You'll find Forest Spice at 1158 Christchurch Road, BH7 6DY, on the main road running through Iford towards Southbourne, a few minutes from Southbourne's cliff top, beach and the shops along Southbourne Grove. For more places to eat nearby, browse our food & drink guide, or pair a curry with a walk along the beach and clifftop covered in our things to do guide.