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The Italian Kitchen, Wareham, Dorset

The Italian Kitchen

4.6
4.6
63 Reviews
£25 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 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 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • 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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  • New Years Eve Dinner

    £60.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    - £60 per person, ( no deposit required for booking) Ring in the New Year with us at The Italian Kitchen! Enjoy a festive evening featuring a specially curated menu, a complimentary glass of fizz on arrival, and live music from local musician Billy Hutchinson. Perfect for gathering with family, friends, or that special someone and making this New Year’s Eve unforgettable. Price: £60 per person Details: A three-course menu crafted from our à la carte favourites, including a glass of prosecco on arrival, canapés served tableside, and petit fours with tea and coffee to finish. Live Music: Enjoy live music by Billy Hutchinson from 7:30 PM to 11 PM, Please note you can pay for this event on the night and no pre payment needed in advance.

What 63 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
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dorset

    Good for business meals

  • Dorset

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Dorset

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Dorset

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Italian Kitchen offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic atmosphere" and "superb food." Guests praise the attentive service and extensive gluten-free options. Known for its "great value," the restaurant boasts a varied menu with beautifully presented dishes. Despite occasional waits, patrons consistently enjoy "delicious food" and "friendly staff."

63 Reviews
  1. Sue

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service we received was brilliant. Staff were both professional and friendly . Food was excellent - looked good and tasted good . The only comment I would make was that the restaurant was a little chilly.

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  2. James

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly service and staff, lovely food and range of options, particularly the pasta dishes.

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  3. Jonathan

    Dorset

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First class food, service and ambiance - we love eating at this restaurant!

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  4. Nicola

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Beautiful fresh food, friendly, prompt service, good variety of plates to mix and match for the lunchtime menu. Refreshing change to a la carte main meals. Gorgeous presentation and swift clearance of empty dishes. Just Lovely!

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  5. Phil

    Berkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

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

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  6. 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 on 21 November 2024
    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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Larry

    VIP

    London

    3 reviews

    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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  10. 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 on 21 November 2024
    Thank you for your 5 star review, we hope to welcome you back soon!

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FAQs

The Italian Kitchen is rated 4.6 stars by 63 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 2 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 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, British, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch
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