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La Trattoria, Swanage, Dorset

La Trattoria

4.6
4.6
1009 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
La Trattoria is a family run Italian restaurant specialising in seafood. Gerry and Louise Forte opened La Trattoria in 1970 and since then, it has been run by the family.

During the current Coronavirus outbreak there are restrictions in place, please read them on our website and make yourself aware of them.

Despite the current situation, we are now open again and hope to welcome you soon.


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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary European
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    01929 423784
  • Website
    http://www.latrattoria.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    10-12 High Street, Swanage, Dorset BH19 2NT
  • Area
    Swanage
  • Cross Street
    The Ship Inn
  • Parking details
    Opposite is possibleUp Park RoadMany car parks within walking distance
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,009 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Dorset

    Best Overall

  • Dorset

    Best Food

  • Dorset

    Best Service

  • Dorset

    Best Ambience

  • Dorset

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Trattoria in Swanage delights with "excellent food and service," creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. Guests consistently praise the "friendly staff" and quick service. The Italian menu features standout dishes like lasagna and seafood starters. Despite some minor critiques on pricing and noise, the restaurant remains a beloved choice for its "fabulous food" and welcoming ambiance.

1,009 Reviews

  1. Sarah

    Hampshire

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed our meal very much, the goat’s cheese salad was very fresh and delicious. My husband liked the grilled sea bass a lot and my pizza was excellent. Thank you, La Trattoria!

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  2. Graeme

    West Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very good experience on our first ever visit. Our starters (bruschetta , insalata mixta) and mains (1. chicken with pancetta and creamy mushroom sauce and 2. Spaghetti carbonara were superb and the Montepulciano wine was excellent and good value. We shared a tiramisu which we both felt was sadly disappointing with no discernible alcohol infusion and rather bland. We will however be very glad to dine here again.

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  3. Hannah

    West Sussex

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place and food was fantastic. The only thing that I would say was slight negative is that there was no children’s menu but they do half portions of all the pastas for children this was still too big a portion for a 2 year old but it wasn’t really a problem we took the left overs home! Staff really friendly.

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  4. Jon

    Dorset

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We found the male waiter (think he was the manager) rather impatient and rude. Weren’t made to feel welcome but rather a nuisance.

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  5. Terry

    Surrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, excellent service, friendly staff and nice surroundings.

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  6. Liz

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We eat here often, great food and service. Thank you

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  7. Phil

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual a great evening. Always make you welcomed. Lovely food and attentive staff.

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  8. Sylvia

    Dorset

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Helpful friendly staff, excellent food. Very good service. Enjoyable evening .

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  9. Alan

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food, very friendly Lovely ambience, especially loved the music!

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  10. Charles

    Austin

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    excellent food and reasonable prices. Would be happy to eat there again. generous portions also.

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FAQs

La Trattoria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01929 423784.

La Trattoria is rated 4.6 stars by 1009 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today

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Google Map for La Trattoria

10-12 High Street, Swanage, Dorset BH19 2NT

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    The Ship Inn
  • Area
    Swanage
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Opposite is possibleUp Park RoadMany car parks within walking distance
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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