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- 4.7Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.6Ambience
- 4.5Value
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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
8 Nov 2026
7:00 pm
About this restaurant
- Charming
- Neighbourhood 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 17:30–21:00
- Phone number
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeSmart Casual
- AreaSwanage
- Cross streetThe Ship Inn
- Parking DetailsOpposite is possibleUp Park RoadMany car parks within walking distance
- AdditionalBeer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Reviews
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Dorset
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Dorset
Neighbourhood gem
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1,169 Reviews
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Sue
Hampshire3 reviews
4.0Dined on 30 October 2026
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Martin
Dorset1 review
4.0Dined on 29 October 2026
- Overall 4
- Food 3
- Service 3
- Ambience 4
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Kevin
Dorset1 review
5.0Dined on 28 October 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Mark
London13 reviews
5.0Dined on 26 October 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Sue
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire1 review
5.0Dined on 24 October 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Niamh
Oxford/Oxfordshire1 review
5.0Dined on 17 October 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Alastair
Dorset2 reviews
4.0Dined on 16 October 2026
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Lucy
Oxford/Oxfordshire2 reviews
5.0Dined on 9 October 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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mike
South Wales1 review
5.0Dined on 3 October 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Susan
Hampshire21 reviews
5.0Dined on 2 October 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 17:30–21:00
- Phone number
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeSmart Casual
- AreaSwanage
- Cross streetThe Ship Inn
- Parking DetailsOpposite is possibleUp Park RoadMany car parks within walking distance
- AdditionalBeer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
FAQs
Sunday evenings are a lovely choice, guests report a particularly pleasant Sunday night at La Trattoria.
La Trattoria does offer private parties, guests also report celebrating birthdays there.
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 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.
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 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 follows a smart casual dress code, polished but relaxed, so neat, comfortable clothing is a good choice rather than formal wear.
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La Trattoria
4.7
£26 to £40
Italian
Swanage
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2 people
8 Nov 2026
7:00 pm