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Booked 4 times today
Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Al Molo is an award-winning Italian restaurant launched in 2015 and transformed Weymouth’s Pier Bandstand into a destination for wonderful Italian food. Co-owners Giuseppe Vannucci & Tim Newton achieved national recognition from the Italian Chamber of Commerce with the “Marchio Ospitalità Italiana“ seal of quality award and won Gold for ‘Restaurant Of The Year’ at the South West England Tourism Excellence Awards.
Building on that success, this new restaurant, their second, Al Molo Dorchester, is traditional Italian cuisine and seafood Restaurant focus to bring fresh, locally caught fish to the forefront of the menu.
Situated in one of Dorchester’s oldest buildings, Judge Jeffreys on High West Street, one of the few surviving timber-framed buildings in Dorchester.
Using fresh, locally caught fish and produce, coupled with the finest Italian ingredients, the restaurant will pride itself on quality food in a venue which provides a unique historical setting.
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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value
Noise • Energetic
Diners' Choice Awards
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Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Value
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Good for business meals
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Great for creative cocktails
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Neighbourhood gem
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Great for fine wines
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Romantic
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Good for special occasions
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Al Molo Dorchester offers a "fantastic dining experience" with "wonderful food" beautifully presented. The restaurant is set in a historic building, adding to its charm. Patrons praise the "friendly and attentive staff," and the varied menu, including excellent seafood options. Dog-friendly, it's a "gem" in Dorchester, perfect for special occasions.
485 Reviews
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Paul
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 4
We have eaten at Al Molo on a number of occasions. The food is always first class. The majority of staff are very experienced and excellent at what they do. We always enjoy dining with them. I would certainly recommend them. As an aside they also offer a very generous discount on food to those eligible for blue light discount. It is kind of them to do that. We will be eating their again soon.
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Matt
Dorset
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Just an outstanding place to eat. The food was absolutely stunning along with exceptional service! 🙏
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Jayne
Dorset
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We have been to Al Molo a few times now and are delighted we can bring our dogs, once of which has separation anxiety so we always need a dog sitter otherwise.
We had the valentines menu and were able to order in and advance.
We both had duck to start with my husband having lamb as the main and myself the monkfish. Desert was chocolate mousse for me and cheesecake for him.
All the food was beautifully presented and so tasty. The chef is amazing.
We felt it good value for money for a special occasion and the dogs were given water as well which is a nice touch.
They deserve every award going down it was lovely to hear they had got the Bronze Dorset Tourist award (should have been gold).
Apologies to any of the diners who were annoyed by Daisy having a little yap on the way in - her eyesight isn’t what it was and she gets a bit overwhelmed. She soon settles down.
Thank you again for a wonderful evening.
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PETER
VIP
Dorset
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
A lovely lunch.
We each had the fish cakes, which paired excellently with the sautéed wild mushrooms (and a few naughty fries). Desserts were white chocolate mousse and cheesecake crumble…both delicious.
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Nicolas
Dorset
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great service, lovely ambiance in this old building. The meat, fish and wine were all outstanding. Highly recommended.
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Mike
Dorset
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Excellent as always. Fantastic food and service. A firm favourite with our family
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Jethro
London
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
Overall 1
Food 1
Service 3
Ambience 2
Friendly staff, but a very poor culinary experience.
I have given full details in a private message to Al Molo, but I cannot recommend this establishment as somewhere to eat.
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David
Hampshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Al Molo is a gem for fine dining in central Dorset......the flavours and presentation of the dishes are exceptional.....while the service is attentive, polite and friendly......5stars
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John
Dumfries and Galloway
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 6 February 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 4
Good atmosphere friendly staff. Set menu had a lot of interesting meals. Those chosen were nice to look at and morebomportant very enjoyable.
Set menu was good value. Wine was a touch expensive.
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Holly
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Absolutely fantastic. Thoroughly enjoyed it. I had scallops to start, brocolli gnocchi and cheesecake to finish. All divine. Lovely staff.
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Al Molo Dorchester is rated 4.7 stars by 485 OpenTable diners.
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