ONE of Bournemouth’s favourite vegetarian eateries has been celebrated as among the top one per cent of restaurants worldwide.

The 2024 Travellers Choice Awards has bestowed Twelve Eatery in Bournemouth Triangle with the Best of the Best title.

The Trip Advisor award “recognises travellers favourite spots around the world”, based on reviews and ratings collected over twelve months.

Run by business partners Dalton Mello and Greg Rush, the pair set out to provide nourishing and tasty vegetarian and vegan dishes.

Dalton said they were ‘honoured and grateful’ that their restaurant received recognition from its guests for the second year of running.

Dalton said: “We are over the moon to be voted one of the best vegan restaurants in the world again.

“It has been a really tough year, not only for Twelve but for all the restaurants in Bournemouth, but we are so grateful to be appreciated for the things we do.

“We believe we must be the energy we wish to attract and keep positive and strong.”

Twelve offers an “eye opening and nutritional dining experience” using locally sourced and sustainable vegetarian produce.

Dalton said: “If you’re a meat eater, why would you stop eating your lovely steak to try my fillet steak at Twelve.

“The only way I can convince you ours is better is if it tastes good, looks good, if it’s good for you and for the planet.”

Looking to the future, Twelve has launched a new Sunday roast menu and has also expressed an interest in working with other independent businesses in the area.

“Right now we are looking for collaborations, we want people to understand why we are doing this and help us grow.

“But we are really excited for what the future will bring.”

Dalton added: “I think when you combine good service with good food and definitely nice good music it makes us a environment that people love.

“People stay with us for hours, guests are invited into our home and try something we’ve made for the.”