Best Risotto in Dorchester

7 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Piccolo Fiore Italian Restaurante
Piccolo Fiore Italian Restaurante
99/100 (277 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Carbonara
Pesto
Pasta
Risotto
Tiramisu
"Me and my partner had dinner here last week for the first time, what a lovely cosy and quaint place, very welcoming with beautiful food, fresh..."
yasmin cracknell
"Yum. Had 2 really yummy takeaway pizzas from you last night, wish we'd known about you sooner!! Gordon & Chorizo were delicious, thanks. Friendly..."
Mike Herrin
"Visited 11/07/19 for lunch, party of 4. We have found a little gem of a restaurant. The service, food, and ambience of this place is exceptional. I..."
Steve Hurst
"Absolutely fantastic meal! We ate here on Wednesday evening and will be back again on a regular basis no doubt. Susan and Pepo provided a lovely cosy..."
Tom Buxton
"Amazing little restaurant, lovely food and friendly staff. We hadn’t pre booked but they found us a table. Food had a really home cooked feel to it..."
Clare Fox
"Had a great authentic pizza from here tonight, been many times now and always worth the drive. Best pizza around and lovely friendly people. I had..."
jessica smith
"We were passing through on a long journey. Did not know the area and were not sure what to expect on arrival. The service was exceptional, they made..."
Ally Yeandle
"Charming little independent restaurant in the heart of Poundbury. I had the aranchini to start with followed by the chicken in blue. All very..."
Diane Musleh
"Grazie Susan & Pepo! Amazing pizzas tonight from your takeaway menu, highly recommend. Just opened again, go check them out . Nice wine and authentic..."
Tom Bradshaw
"Nice informal restaurant serving excellent seafood pasta . Staff are attentive without being inside intrusive and happy to vary the menu on request ...."
Steve Cleverly
Al Molo Dorchester
Al Molo Dorchester
93/100 (675 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Seafood
Contemporary
Italian
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Spaghetti
Linguine
Cheesecake
Cake
Pork Belly
Mackerel
Halibut
Sea Bass
Prawns
Fried
Monkfish
Lobster
Tiramisu
Truffle
Pasta
Bass
Tasting Menu
Salad
Octopus
Seafood Linguine
Oyster
Tortellini
Veal
Crab
Tortellini
Tortelloni
Turbot
Scallops
Home-Made Campari & Liquorice Smoked Salmon Pickled Fennel & Crispy Vegetables
Croquettes
Calamari
King Prawn Torteloni
Lamb
Risotto
Sea Bass Fillets Sautéed Garlic Spinach & Raspberry Radish
Pesto
Mussels
Vanilla Panna Cotta with Summer Fruit Compote & Forest Sand 7
Fish
Grilled Boz Beef Fillet Served with Rocket & Parmesan Garlic Fries
Contemporary
Seafood
Italian
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Reservations
Private Dining
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We had the 10 course taster menu and the food was incredibly good. The scallops with the cauliflower and white chocolate sauce was absolutely divine...."
Rachel Jones
"Had dinner here for my Dad's birthday last weekend. The menu was great, the service was very friendly and attentive, and it seemed like the staff..."
Beth Griffin
"Cannot recommend this restaurant enough. Fantastic menu with incredibly well cooked and beautifully presented food. Prices were excellent and the..."
Joe Chandler
"Wonderful experience for a special birthday meal. We had half a dozen of the biggest oysters we’ve ever seen and scallops for starter, dressed crab..."
Charley
"Both the food and service at Al Molo is always exceptional. If you haven't been and you fancy some of the best food in Dorchester then you need to..."
Barry Whettingsteel
"Best restaurant we have experienced on our England trip. Every single dish was exquisite. Amazing. P. S. I left my thermos on Sunday evening. Please..."
Momo A
"Superb food. Superb service. You must try this gem. The set menu is very good value. Don’t miss out this is the best restaurant in..."
Rebecca Suart
"Lunch for two. The fixed price lunch menu had an extensive choice of options. Ham hock terrine was pleasant but less terrine, more pulled hock in a..."
Loobie CeCe
"Had a delicious meal at the recently opened Al Molo in Dorchester. The food was beautifully presented with fantastic flavours in all dishes. We were..."
Julie Gordon
"Having never been to Dorchester before, I wanted to ensure we had a nice meal after visiting the museums for the day.  Al Moro got some great..."
Lorna Willetts
"Best restaurant in town for fine dining! friendly staff with exceptional food. Can’t recommend..."
Anneka Moxom
"What a great find. Italian fish restaurant. Wonderful selection of menu which you will hard to find anywhere else. Had halibut with mussels and beans..."
Phil Nelson
"This restaurant is quite simply excellent. The decor is great, real white linen tablecloths and napkins. Great wine selection, some great local..."
mark lethaby
"Was a lovely meal Staff are very..."
Marc Herbert
"Excellent food, wonderful service definitely our go to restaurant in Dorchester. Tgey accommodated a party of 13 very well we had a great..."
Jestina Anderson
"One of the best seafood pastas I ever had. I didn't expect that in Dorchester, but got great Italian..."
S Studer
"Wonderful old building, delicious Italian food, impeccable service - a really fantastic little restaurant on Dorchester’s beautiful High..."
Ben Greshon
"Went to Al Molo for a family birthday. All three courses were well presented, balanced and delicious, with everything cooked to order. The..."
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Spyway Inn  Dt2 9ep
Spyway Inn Dt2 9ep
90/100 (508 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Bar
Pub
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Pub
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Chicken Curry Thai Green Style
Sunday Roast - Pork and Crackling
Lamb
Crumble with Seasonal Fruit
Fish
Salmon and Eggs Breakfast
Pork
Puddings
Beer
Fish Pie
Cider
Fish & chips
Duck
Risotto
Salsa
Smoked Salmon Sandwich
Cottage Pie and Vegetables
Fish & Chips
Liver with Bacon
Curry
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Such a fantastic country pub in a lovely location, with beautiful views! We stayed for 3 nights in September, the room was great, and the food was..."
Laura Labriola
"Went there twice on short holiday in Dorset. First time just for a drink and to admire the views- the location is idyllic and the garden lovely. ..."
G Davis
"Sunday roast. The quality of the roast was excellent, with seasonal vegetables and hot roast potatoes. The bar staff were friendly and helpful, and..."
Michael Sherwood
"A lovely pub in a majestic location. Enjoyed staying overnight in the campervan. The gardens are superb, as is the choice of local ciders and ales...."
Sam Lipworth
"An impromptu trip to this beautiful pub to enjoy the evening sunshine in their stoning garden for a drink, which turned into dinner. The staff were..."
Nicola Setchell
"Fabulous few days away. The Spyway Inn is in glorious countryside about 3 miles from Bridport, and a 5-minute drive from the A35. The garden view is..."
Gerald Hyder
"Came here twice, excellent for a drink ( Great selection of local ales and ciders) and came again for an evening 'sundowner'. Good music, food,..."
Dominic Bevan
"Spent a very pleasant evening at the Spyway. The setting is fabulous for a summer evening - glorious views from the garden. I've rated the rooms as 5..."
Simon Lloyd
"Excellent Sunday lunch, delicious food. Warm friendly..."
Nita Hiatt
"We did our maiden trip in our campervan here and it was amazing ,food was great ,live music was great ,staff were very friendly, and we made lovely..."
Kerry Vennall
"Interesting history and nice food. Great service by the..."
Derrick Dyas
"Visited for dinner on Friday evening to meet a friend halfway. Lovely setting with great views and the exterior of the pub looked inviting and..."
Jo Naylor
"Went here a couple of days ago for lunch and had the liver, bacon and onions. Absolutely Delicious. It’s a large portion so if you’re thinking..."
M Wilson
"Pulled off the A35 and found this hidden gem 5 mins from the main road... Liver and bacon (a favourite I don't cook) and fish and chips and a very..."
Sarah Gay
"Joined my sister and her partner for an evening meal, they know the area well and came across the Spyway Inn a few years back. I had the Halloumi..."
Jenny Lloyd
La Caverna
La Caverna
88/100 (1706 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Southern-Italian
Pizza
Sicilian
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Pizza
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
After-hours
Farfalle
Prawns
Carlsberg
Tiramisú
Lasagne
Pasta
Penne Arabiatta
Carbonara
Salad
Mushrooms Truffle
Chili
Sugar Free Flourless Chocolate Cake
Crab
Scallops
Bruschette
Duck
Pesto
Risotto
Fish
Profiteroles
Sea Bass
Salmon
Wine
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Dinner
After-hours
Mid-range
"Was there on Wednesday 6th September for our Wedding Anniversary. The food was stunning. My wife's pizza was perfect, my In-laws choices of lasagne..."
Mark Chappell
"The best Italian/Sicilian restaurant I have ever experienced. Wonderful flavoursome food gorgeous wine and knowledgeable service. Highly recommended...."
Terry De la Fuente
"This is quite possibly the best eating and drinking experience for many miles around If ever a special occasion is to be celebrated then this..."
Stephen Woodhouse
"I can only say the same as I've said on other platforms. La Caverna is the 'go to' place in Dorchester when there's the need for 'a special meal'..."
Steven Holland
"It is a lovely and very romantic place to eat, food is perfect, staff are friendly and helpful atmosphere..."
Sharon Bryant
"Great food and great owners and staff. Thank you so much for your..."
Stephen Arthur
"This has been my favourite Italian for 20 years! I've tried others but nothing compares, the food is excellent all freshly prepared the staff are..."
Jane Elizabeth Skinner
"A truly wonderful restaurant great atmosphere great wine selection but to top it all an amazing selection of Italian food of the highest quality -..."
Tommy Lillington
"Another fantastic meal last night with great service, my favourite restaurant for the last..."
Steph Wheller
"Been back a number of times now. Fantastic food, service and..."
Angie Dallison-Hall
"Visited last night for a friend's birthday and was seriously impressed! The staff were super helpful and accommodating for the fussy birthday girl :P..."
Helena Cheeseman
"Great food, attentive service with puddings to die..."
Shirley Pickersgill
"Lovely authentic Italian restaurant great atmosphere and..."
Sue Starkey
"La Caverna is a wonderful experience for anyone looking for a intresting meal out in Dorchester, filled with a wonderful spirit to relax in, the..."
Gwen Hughes
"Had a fab meal last night. All freshly cooked and so tasty! My main was duck breast with caramelised onions and savoy cabbage, with a side of saute..."
Nicky Handley
"Lovely restaurant and the food is stunning..."
Robert Antonio Radoni
"Wonderful authentic and relaxed..."
Edward White
"Lovely food, top quality and excellent atmosphere..."
Lewis Leaman
"The best place by far for good food and..."
Jamie Greenway
"Great steaks 100% authentic Italian flavour! best I'v ever..."
Kim Clay
"Woof grrrr woof..."
Gnasher Lucas
"First experience eating here last night. The food was amazing. The king prawns were outstanding and the pizza was the best we’ve eaten since being..."
Trevor Hendes
"It's one of the best Italian restaurants I have been to! I love small family owned restaurants and I was impressed with the personal touch and..."
Veronica Ivanova
"I lovely little Italian restaurant, well worth booking a table if you are in Dorchester as the food is really..."
Neil Smith
"Had the bianchetti and a pizza. My dining partner had the risotto. Food was great, and there was a vegan cheese option. We shared a tiramisu. The..."
William James
"We ordered takeaway (collection) of pasta and pizza - they only had one chef but they went the extra mile to prepare our dishes. We are so glad they..."
Frances
"Great food good service very helpful and attentive staff really enjoyed..."
Harold Cargill
"It's a cute little place. We didn't get to sit downstairs, we had a table upstairs which was ok but we chose this restaurant for the downstairs..."
Alex Botezatu
"Absolutely amazingly delicious pizza again tonight ! We will definitely be back next time we’re passing Dorchester Grazie..."
CBWC
"Lovely food, pre ordered so fast service there, didn't come round to ask if needed any more drinks after the 1st order, had to ask. Young waiter very..."
Glenda Martin
"What a wonderful, friendly, cosy dining experience. The staff were very helpful, chatty and kind. The food was simply extraordinary. Fresh,..."
Bartleby
"The overall experience here is excellent. The menu is vast without being intimidating, with an excellent range of genuine Italian classics with a..."
Daniel MacDonald
"We had an Excellent evening celebrating my Brother-in-laws Birth last Wednesday. Lovely Italian food cooked to order washed down with excellent wine...."
Kevin Murray
"Had an amazingly good anniversary meal here last night. Really good service with a great choice of very tasty food in a lovely romantic atmosphere...."
Mark Holbourn
"Some of the best food we've ever had - freshly made, could not fault! Amazing atmosphere and customer service. Will definitely eat here again! p.s...."
Abbie Day
"LA Caverns has a well deserved local reputation for excellent food. When I visited last week it slipped a bit. My risotto was good, but not as..."
Susan Dunckley
"We had a wonderful evening at La Caverna about 4 weeks ago. I am just making another booking as the ambience, food, Wine & service was excellent. It..."
Bella Bella
"What a find! Tables were limited for obvious reasons, but didn’t detract from our evening. Alison and Franco were incredible hosts and the food,..."
Tim Watson
"A little late in writing this review but still haven't forgotten what an amazing evening we had here a couple of weekends ago. La Caverna is the BEST..."
Emily Poole
Cote Dorchester
Cote Dorchester
85/100 (3109 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
European
French
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
French
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Brunch
CREME CARAMEL
Crepes
Chocolate Salted Caramel Tart
Tuna
Cassoulet
Sirloin Steak
Calamares
Cakes
Chocolate Mousse
Salmon
Steak Frites
Lamb
Fillet of Fish and Salad
Beef
Fish
Puddings
Cod
Pork
Prawns
Juice & Smoothies
Parfait
Onion Soup
croissant
Cake
Soup
Breton Fish Stew
Salad
Moules frites
Pork Belly
Eggs Benedict
Confit Pork Belly
Duck
Fried
Toasts
Pan Fried Sea Bass
Charcuterie
Roasted Lamb Rump
Calamari
Full breakfast
Pork fillet
Juice & Smoothies
French Breakfast
Risotto
Fillet steak
Baguette
Warm Chocolate Fondant
Mussels
Wine
Chocolate mousse
Ribeye Steak with Peppercorn Sauce
Steak Frites
Sit down
French
European
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Had a works Christmas lunch here today. 14 of us. The staff were friendly, efficient and made our lunch a great success. The food was outstanding for..."
Tracy Hawdon
"One of our favourite restaurants, perfect meal every time. I recently tried the chocolate fondant for dessert absolutely to die for best dessert ever..."
Hanna Benson
"I was taken here for a birthday meal by my mum. I had the mussels to start, the pork belly for a main and the chocolate torte as a pudding. The food..."
Kate Williams
"Welcome by the staffs we sitting outside, but I have my little dog with me. We always come here for food to So tasty and very good value for money ...."
suchada suansrakaew
"Staff very friendly and Happy to help. Food is fantastic. Great value for money and food quality and portions. Would recommend and definitely visit..."
Juliette Ledger
"Simply the best quality home cooked French cuisine. The Tuna Niçoise salad is a thing of beauty. Totally recommend. Get a..."
Bryn Spencer
"Able to accommodate our party of 4 people at short notice. We were booked in at another restaurant but because of the awful weather we decided to try..."
Lyn Pearson
"Had a festive 3 course meal here with my fiancée. A good choice of gluten free options, which is always good. Starter was soup for myself, and a..."
Trev Aubeck
"I’ve been served by Isabelle twice now, once on my birthday and another last night, she has made the experience great both times, really attentive..."
Karl Joeseph
"I'm a tad bias to this establishment as I love the food and atmosphere here. Although it's a chain restaurant , i still feel like an individual as a..."
robbob tomps
"Always a happy place to be. The menu is amazing and incredibly good value. The staff are attentive, professional yet approachable. Love..."
JAN MATTHEWS
"Lovely meal with family to give my daughter a good send off to Uni. Great food and service. My only struggle is the acoustics as I had trouble..."
Nicky Southen
Carluccio's - Dorchester
Carluccio's - Dorchester
80/100 (1207 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
After-hours
Beef
Toasts
Tiramisu
Juice & Smoothies
Lasagne
Lobster
Carbonara
Focaccia
Salad
Crab
Bruschette
Calamari
Pesto
Risotto
Fish
Calamares
Antipasti
Zizzi Dorchester
Zizzi Dorchester
79/100 (3205 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Calzone
Puddings
Cheesecake
Fresh Coffee
Garlic bread
Cake
Americano Coffee
Chocolate Melt
Cider
Pizza Frutti Di Mare
Pizza Sofía
Prawns
Chicken Calabrese
Salted Caramel Chocolate Brownie
Beef
Bass
Tiramisú
Meatballs
Risotto
Lasagne
Gruyere Cheese Bread
Carbonara
Tomato and Pesto Bruschetta
Pasta
Bolognese Topped Chips
Salad
Lamb
White Base Pizza
Calamari
Bruschette
Sicilian Cheese Cake
Risotto
Pesto
Honeycombe Cheesecake
Calamares
Fish
Linguine
Burrata
Calzone
Olives
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
American Express
Full Bar
Mastercard
Free Wifi
Visa
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Cash Only
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"We had a lovely dinner here. Service was quite fast and we sat outside which was lovely and a pretty view over the square. Food was okay - the pasta..."
Alice M
"How have I never been here before 😮. Pizzas were fantastic and the service was outstanding. Will 100% be..."
Barry Whettingsteel
"Ella L was a lovely server very attentive and checked back on how our food was and if we needed more water. The food was okay. Good evening all..."
Karl Joeseph
"Great restaurant, excellent food and service. Emilish (petite red head with accent) our sever was absolutely lovely, really cheerful and attentive...."
Laura T
"Had a big group come for dinner at Zizzi Dorchester this evening and the service was amazing! Super efficient and understanding. My mum wasn’t so..."
Isabel Rankin
"Had a lovely meal at Zizzi Dorchester last week. Food was really nice, atmosphere was good (I was surprised to see so many people there on a Sunday)...."
Veronica Attah
"Stopped in for lunch on a very wet Friday afternoon. Not many people eating but service was excellent, fixing three issues with our dishes very..."
Mathew Fisk
"Staff were patient, helpful and kind and that was just sorting out my phone to obtain a membership number. My wife and I had a brilliant lunch today..."
Peter Flux
"Never been. Definitely going back Delicious food..."
Ben Holgate
"Visited last night for my husband and I's wedding anniversary meal. Great food, attentive staff, genderless toilets in separate booths (more places..."
Thom Winter-Gray
"To the point restaurant. Never had the large pizza, but maybe I should have. They looked amazing. Friendly staff. Medium to higher price. Decent..."
Stefan Lush
"Lovely pizza and wine combo on the terrace watching the Queen tribute in Brewery..."
Simon Speak
"Had a lovely celebration dinner with my colleagues, it was very appreciated that the menu choices were pre ordered and when delivered to the table..."
Natalia Laskowska
"Last miniute date night and So grateful to Dean for squeezing us in. The food was out of this world. Tasty, fresh and hot what else can you ask..."
Sarah Munro