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- 4.6Ambience
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La Trattoria
4.7 (1169)
£26 to £40
Italian
10-12 High Street, Swanage, Dorset BH19 2NT
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La Trattoria
4.7
£26 to £40
Italian
Swanage
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2 people
Nov 8, 2026
7:00 PM
About this restaurant
- Charming
- Neighborhood gem
- Good for special occasions
Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price£26 to £40
- CuisinesItalian, Contemporary European
- Hours of operationDinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
- Phone number
- Payment optionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeSmart Casual
- NeighborhoodSwanage
- Cross streetThe Ship Inn
- Parking detailsOpposite is possibleUp Park RoadMany car parks within walking distance
- AdditionalBeer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Reviews
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Dorset
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Dorset
Best Service
Dorset
Neighborhood gem
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1,169 Reviews
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Sue
Hampshire3 reviews
4.0Dined on October 30, 2026
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Martin
Dorset1 review
4.0Dined on October 29, 2026
- Overall 4
- Food 3
- Service 3
- Ambience 4
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Kevin
Dorset1 review
5.0Dined on October 28, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Mark
London13 reviews
5.0Dined on October 26, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Sue
Gloucestershire1 review
5.0Dined on October 24, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Niamh
Oxford1 review
5.0Dined on October 17, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Alastair
Dorset2 reviews
4.0Dined on October 16, 2026
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Lucy
Oxford2 reviews
5.0Dined on October 9, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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mike
South Wales2 reviews
5.0Dined on October 3, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Susan
Hampshire22 reviews
5.0Dined on October 2, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price£26 to £40
- CuisinesItalian, Contemporary European
- Hours of operationDinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
- Phone number
- Payment optionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeSmart Casual
- NeighborhoodSwanage
- Cross streetThe Ship Inn
- Parking detailsOpposite is possibleUp Park RoadMany car parks within walking distance
- AdditionalBeer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
FAQs
La Trattoria does offer private parties, guests also report celebrating birthdays there.
Sunday evenings are a lovely choice, guests report a particularly pleasant Sunday night at La Trattoria.
Guests frequently note generous portions, several reviews specifically call the portion sizes 'very good' or 'good portion size.'
Yes, with superb ambience, attentive service and happy anniversary visits, La Trattoria is well suited to a special evening out.
La Trattoria follows a smart casual dress code, polished but relaxed, so neat, comfortable clothing is a good choice rather than formal wear.
La Trattoria feels warm and family-run, friendly, relaxed Italian dining with attentive staff; the main room is lively while a darker, more formal area offers a quieter option, and window tables can feel a bit snug by the street.
La Trattoria makes for a lovely Sunday evening, guests specifically mention enjoying a lovely Sunday night there, and the restaurant serves dinner on Sundays.
La Trattoria seats guests across different dining areas, a main dining space and a more formal part, plus a front room by the bar and a newer/modern section with window seating; private parties are accepted.
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La Trattoria
4.7
£26 to £40
Italian
Swanage
Make a reservation
2 people
Nov 8, 2026
7:00 PM