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La Trattoria, Swanage, Dorset

La Trattoria

4.7 (1043)
£26 to £40
Italian
10-12 High Street, Swanage, Dorset BH19 2NT

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary European
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,043 people are saying

La Trattoria 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Dorset

    Best Overall

  • Dorset

    Best Food

  • Dorset

    Best Service

  • Dorset

    Best Ambiance

  • Dorset

    Kid-friendly

  • Dorset

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Dorset

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Trattoria offers a welcoming ambiance with "excellent food" and "great service." Guests praise the "friendly and attentive" staff, making it a favorite for special occasions. The menu features "fresh, in-house" dishes, and though some may find prices high, the "quality and flavor" make it "well worth a visit."
1,043 Reviews

  1. Richard VIP

    Surrey3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Genuine Italian style food. Well and attentively served.

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  2. Robert

    Cornwall2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely decor and pleasant ambiance. Excellent food and good service.

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  3. William

    Dorset4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Highlights were the quality of the food; speed and attentiveness of the service and friendliness too. Downsides are the expense; £12.50 for a Limoncello spritze is a bit high as was £18.95 for a Pizza. The ambience in the window section isn’t that great as it’s a bit cramped and by the door. Overall though his is still the best meal that we have had in the two weeks we’ve been on holiday.

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  4. Sinead

    Oxford/Oxfordshire2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We received a nice friendly welcome and a lovely big table by the window. Eva served us and was very sweet. Very quick service. Food was yummy. All good. In and out in 2 hours

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  5. Ralph

    Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent service & lovely atmosphere.

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  6. Chris

    Dorset3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoy the La Trattoria experience and have been eating there for the last eight years.

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  7. Tamzin

    Bath/Somerset2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An excellent restaurant with great food. Brilliant service

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  8. Phillip

    Dorset15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always Dragosh was the perfect host along with his other staff.

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  9. Nicky

    London8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our second visit. The service was as we remembered, very quick, friendly and efficient. The food was very good but not quite how we remembered it, still lovely though. Well worth a visit.

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  10. Mark

    Birmingham/West Midlands (county)3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked a table for six and food , service and general atmosphere was excellent!

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FAQs

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

La Trattoria is rated 4.7 stars by 1043 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for La Trattoria

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    The Ship Inn
  • Neighborhood
    Swanage
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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