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The Italian Kitchen, Wareham, Dorset

The Italian Kitchen

4.6
4.6
59 Reviews
£25 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
A delightful fusion of Italian & British Cuisine by Head Chef Shannon Richards. Contemporary and relaxed atmosphere with superb views across the Purbeck Hills in Dorset. Situated on the picturesque Wareham Quay.

Shannon leads our dedicated team of chefs to bring you a modern style Italian menu using only the finest seasonal produce, our dishes are lovingly and freshly prepared, combining locally landed seafood, premium quality meats and New Forest vegetables along with the finest Mediterranean ingredients.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, British, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01929 550990
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • Bottomless Brunch

    £35.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Bottomless Brunch every Saturday 12pm to 5pm. 🍸🍹🍸🍹🍸🍹🍸🍹🍸🍹🍸🍹🍸🍹 Aperol Spritz Passionfruit Martini Gin Fizz Mojito Plus unlimited Prosecco and Margherita Pizza and two dishes from our small plates menu. All for only £35pp! T&Cs Certain hours apply for validity, last bookings will be taken at 3.30pm. Bottomless drinks are available for 90 minutes starting from the reservation time. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer or promotion. All guests must participate in the bottomless brunch offer. This offer is open to guests aged 18 and older; valid identification may be necessary. Management reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time without prior notice and to modify these terms accordingly.
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  • Three Course, Christmas Party Menu-£35 Per Person

    £5.00 per person

    Prepaid

    24 Nov 2024 - 24 Dec 2024
    3 Course, Christmas Party Menu - £35 Per Person Starters Marinated Padron peppers (VG) Scallops & chorizo Turkey & stuffing parcel Main course Slow Cooked Confit Duck Leg Cauliflower steak (VG) Pan Fried Hake Fillet Desserts Apple strudel Christmas pudding cheesecake Chocolate & Raspberry tart (VG) To reserve a table, we require a non-refundable deposit of £5 per person, which will be deducted from your final bill. Once the deposit is received, we will email you a menu selection form that must be completed and returned at least 7 days prior to your reservation.
    Three Course, Christmas Party Menu-£35 Per Person photo
  • Two Course, Christmas Party Menu-£28 Per Person

    £5.00 per person

    Prepaid

    24 Nov 2024 - 24 Dec 2024
    2 Course, Christmas Party Menu - £28 Per Person Starters Marinated Padron peppers (VG) Scallops & chorizo Turkey & stuffing parcel Main course Slow Cooked Confit Duck Leg Cauliflower steak (VG) Pan Fried Hake Fillet Desserts Apple strudel Christmas pudding cheesecake Chocolate & Raspberry tart (VG) To reserve a table, we require a non-refundable deposit of £5 per person, which will be deducted from your final bill. Once the deposit is received, we will email you a menu selection form that must be completed and returned at least 7 days prior to your reservation.
    Two Course, Christmas Party Menu-£28 Per Person photo

What 59 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Dorset

    Good for business meals

  • Dorset

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Dorset

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Dorset

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Italian Kitchen offers a delightful dining experience with "superb food" and "attentive service." Guests enjoy a "stunning setting" next to the river, making it perfect for special occasions. With a variety of gluten-free options, it's a top choice for those with dietary needs. Consistent praise highlights its "great atmosphere" and excellent value.

59 Reviews
  1. Phil

    Berkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great atmosphere. Highly recommended

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  2. Richard

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really recommend this book resteraunt, you won’t regret dining here
    The Italian KitchenResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed dining with us and truly appreciate your recommendation. We hope to welcome you back soon for another wonderful experience!

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  3. Andy

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been eating here for a long time, The Kitchen is consistently good.
    The Italian KitchenResponded on 11 November 2024
    Thank you so much for your kind words and for being such a loyal guest! We're delighted to hear that you've consistently enjoyed your experiences with us at The Italian Kitchen. It means a lot to know that we’ve met your expectations time and time again. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  4. Jillian

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and amazing service by very helpful waitress.
    The Italian KitchenResponded on 11 November 2024
    Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and that our waitress made your experience even better. I'll be sure to pass along your kind words to the team. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  5. Larry

    London

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and impeccable, friendly service as ever. Thank you Italian Kitchen team.
    The Italian KitchenResponded on 11 November 2024
    Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled to know you enjoyed both the food and our service. It’s guests like you who make our work so rewarding. We can’t wait to welcome you back to Italian Kitchen for another great experience!

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  6. Lesley

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    4 of us visited 31st Oct 6.30. 2 had sea bass and 2 spaghetti bolognese and wines. The service was excellent and the food fabulous. Nothing not to like. Only minus is that there is no downstairs toilet.
    The Italian KitchenResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your 5 star review, we hope to welcome you back soon!

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  7. Hayley

    Dorset

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious. Restaurant was busy but excellent, efficient service. We had a lovely time.
    The Italian KitchenResponded on 11 November 2024
    Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re delighted you found the food delicious and enjoyed the atmosphere despite the busy night. Our team works hard to keep service smooth, and it’s wonderful to hear it added to your evening. We’d love to have you back again soon!

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  8. Katy

    East Sussex

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very friendly staff who made us feel very welcome. Really impressed with the food- great presentation and really fresh and flavoursome.
    The Italian KitchenResponded on 11 November 2024
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled that our team made you feel welcome and that you enjoyed the fresh, flavourful food and its presentation. It’s fantastic to hear you had such a positive experience, and we can’t wait to welcome you back again!

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  9. anne

    Dorset

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic value gor money and great quality of food
    The Italian KitchenResponded on 28 October 2024
    Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you found both value and quality in our food. It’s always our goal to provide excellent experiences that don't compromise on quality.

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  10. Anne

    Hampshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good service, fresh well prepared food, Excellent provision and care taken for my coeliac husband.
    The Italian KitchenResponded on 28 October 2024
    Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the service and freshness of the food, and we’re especially pleased that our attention to coeliac care made a difference for your husband. Providing thoughtful, tailored experiences for all our guests is so important to us. We look forward to welcoming you both again soon

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FAQs

The Italian Kitchen is rated 4.6 stars by 59 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Italian Kitchen

37 South St, Wareham, Dorset BH20 4LP

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Wareham Quay
  • Area
    Wareham
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, British, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
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