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Al Molo Dorchester.  - Al Molo Dorchester, Dorchester, Dorset

Al Molo Dorchester

4.7 (552)
£26 to £40
Contemporary Italian
High W St, Dorchester, Dorset DT1

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:15 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Giuseppe Vannucci

Experiences

  • 8 Course Tasting menu £68

    £68.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Elevate your dining experience with our Tasting menu , 8 unique course available every day lunch and dinner the menu will take around 3 hour ,we suggest early booking https://www.almolodorchester.co.uk/menus
    8 Course Tasting menu £68 Photo
  • Prime Vision 3 course set 25 per person

    £25.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    going to Cinema or Theater , enjoy 3 course set max 4 people per table
    Prime Vision  3 course set 25 per person Photo
  • Three Course set Dinner £36

    £36.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    On party over 6 people food pre order in advance and £5 deposit per person is requested
    Three Course set Dinner £36 Photo

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What 552 people are saying

Al Molo Dorchester reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dorset

    Best Service

  • Dorset

    Best Ambiance

  • Dorset

    Best Value

  • Dorset

    Good for business meals

  • Dorset

    Innovative

  • Dorset

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Dorset

    Great for fine wines

  • Dorset

    Romantic

  • Dorset

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Al Molo Dorchester offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "beautifully presented" dishes and a "varied menu" that caters to diverse tastes. Set in a "lovely historical building," the ambiance is warm and welcoming. A must-visit for fine dining enthusiasts in Dorset.
552 Reviews
  1. Lucia VIP

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner at Al Molo. The food was delicious, with high quality ingredients and the service was amazing. My parents are Italian and their bar is high! They loved every dish and were delighted with our waiters. Grazie e Complementi al Cuoco!

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  2. Sally VIP

    Oxford/Oxfordshire5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautifully presented 3 course meal with a lovely bottle of wine . Very succulent fish dishes and very attentive service . Lovely ambience and atmosphere in the restaurant. We will be back

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  3. Julie VIP

    Dorset4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A really lovely evening. The service was outstanding and the wonderful choices of food was delicious and beautifully presented, complimented by starched white linen. Good atmosphere and dogs most welcome.

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  4. Jonathan

    Dorset1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely dinner . The food and service were both excellent.

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  5. Mary

    Dorset1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The meal was excellent. I found the chairs rather uncomfortable so the waitress found me one slightly better but not great. Service was excellent and food was very good. Excellent coffee.

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  6. Les

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went with the three course set menu, the ambiance and food was delightful across all five different meal types.

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  7. Sue

    Dorset1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As a party of five friends we had a wonderful evening. The service was friendly and professional. The food was exceptional. We chose a variety of dishes from the set menu and each one was beautifully presented and perfectly balanced. We selected moderately priced wines which suited the food choices well. We definitely plan to return.

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  8. Wendy

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great evening at Al Molo last night, the food and the service were really good. In fact it was so good that while we were there we booked to go again tonight!!

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  9. ursula

    Dorset1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant. Had problems my side with numbers and orders but they were very gracious, patient and helpful. Food was delicious beautifully presented and service first class. Would certainly recommend. Than you.

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  10. Amanda

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have heard a great deal about how wonderful this restaurant is, and our first experience here did not disappoint. Amazing menu options, beautiful surroundings and delicious food. It will go on our recommended list to our bed and breakfast guests and we will be back as soon as we can!

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Al Molo Dorchester is rated 4.7 stars by 552 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Al Molo Dorchester

High W St, Dorchester, Dorset DT1

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:15 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Giuseppe Vannucci
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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