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The Italian Kitchen, Wareham, Dorset
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The Italian Kitchen

4.7 (127)
£25 and under
Italian
37 South St, Wareham, Dorset BH20 4LP

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood 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.

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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.
    Bottomless Brunch Photo
  • An Evening With Angie Freeland - Psychic Medium

    £25.00 per person

    Jun 8, 2025 - Jun 9, 2025
    An intimate evening of messages from your loved ones. Light bites will be included from a selection of our Small Plates & Italian Kitchen Pizzas. The event will run between 7pm & 9.30pm. Please note this event will be held in a private event space on our top floor.
    An Evening With Angie Freeland - Psychic Medium Photo
  • Mamma Mia Bottomless Brunch

    £35.00 per person

    Jun 7, 2025 only
    Our next themed Bottomless Brunch is Mamma Mia! Floral headbands, the best Abba tunes, unlimited Prosecco, cocktails and pizza - what a perfect Saturday afternoon! 🥂🍹🌞🌸🎶 Plus unlimited Prosecco and Margherita Pizza and two dishes from our small plates menu. All for only £35pp! DJ from 12-6pm T&Cs Certain hours apply for validity, last bookings will be taken at 4pm 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.

What 127 people are saying

The Italian Kitchen 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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dorset

    Best Overall

  • Dorset

    Best Food

  • Dorset

    Best Service

  • Dorset

    Best Ambiance

  • Dorset

    Best Value

  • Dorset

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Dorset

    Healthy

  • Dorset

    Great for fine wines

  • Dorset

    Romantic

  • Dorset

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Italian Kitchen in Wareham offers a delightful dining experience by the river, featuring "delicious food" and "very friendly" staff. With a varied menu and excellent service, it consistently impresses guests. Highlights include "exceptional food quality" and "great value for money." The charming ambiance and scenic views make it "a perfect evening" spot.
127 Reviews
  1. Trina

    Dorset1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were exceptional as always. Reasonably priced great food.

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  2. Richard

    Dorset1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice food and service. Would definitely recommend

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  3. Poppy

    Dorset1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and good service with an amazing view of the river frome!

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  4. Bridget

    Berkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a delightful restaurant and such a wonderful addition to Wareham 😊 Food was totally delicious and great value .. we had sea bass and chicken and chorizo pasta. The welcome and service from the staff was lovely too. The relaxing ambience made it a perfect evening for us Look forward to returning

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  5. Claire

    Shropshire1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I had wanted to visit this place for a while However, I was disappointed with the food quality and choices. I had expected a more authentic experience. The menu could have been more Italian, the background music also. Little things could have been better. Eg, black pepper and Parmesan delivered in an authentic way.

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  6. Linda

    Warwickshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best place to eat out we've found in the Swanage - Wareham area.

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  7. Susie

    Bristol1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an excellent meal at The Italian Kitchen. The food is superb. We both had the sea bass and it was cooked faultlessly, the flavours enhanced the fish and the greens and potatoes served with it were complementary. If you are coeliac as I am then you have a wide choice of dishes and the staff are very knowledgeable with regard to cross contamination etc. Hannah and Alfie who looked after us were polite and attentive and very welcoming. We intend to go back and eat here again and would highly recommend it.

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  8. Peter

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and very friendly and knowledgeable staff. A friend and I had 5 small plates and a side to share which worked really well. Can thoroughly recommend!

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  9. Scott

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a lovely meal, service was outstanding. Will definitely be back.

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  10. Christopher

    Shropshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely meal excellent service was first class

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The Italian Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 127 OpenTable diners.

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37 South St, Wareham, Dorset BH20 4LP

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Additional information

  • Cross street
    Wareham Quay
  • Neighborhood
    Wareham
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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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