La Trattoria - Purbeck

Very good atmosphere, friendly, good service, very good food. How wonderful to have a touch of Italy in little Swanage especially in these covid times!

My friends and I opted to try something different instead of the usual Friday night fish and chips. We were pleasantly surprised by this hidden gem! Each of us ordered a different pasta dish and they were all fantastic. The service was fast, attentive, and the staff were very knowledgeable about Italian cuisine. The ambiance of the restaurant was charming and we had a wonderful dining experience. We definitely plan on returning and would highly recommend this place to others.

We had a very enjoyable dinner at this restaurant. We started with a delicious garlic bread topped with cheese. I ordered the cannelloni, which was cooked perfectly, although I wish there were three tubes of pasta instead of just two. I couldn't resist ordering another round of garlic bread. My wife enjoyed her chicken dish. To finish off the meal, we shared a decadent treacle panettone, which was absolutely delicious. Overall, it was a great evening in a nicely decorated restaurant. They definitely know how to do things right.

Prompt service, delicious food over three courses, good atmosphere, we will definitely go back! Book early as it gets very busy.

Just eaten here last night, booked our table at the beginning of the week. Many people were being turned away that had not booked a table. The food was really good, best bruschetta I have had at an Italian, followed by a good lots of...super pasta to chose from, Arabiatta, d Lasagna, wonderful rissoto. All served with a smile, a rwally lovely family evening. Highly recommend, but book well in advance so as not to be disappointed. https