I lovely little Italian restaurant, well worth booking a table if you are in Dorchester as the food is really tasty
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Frances
Google
a year ago
5.0
We ordered takeaway (collection) of pasta and pizza - they only had one chef but they went the extra mile to prepare our dishes. We are so glad they did as they were all absolutely delicious. They clearly put a lot of heart into their cooking and we would not hesitate to order again!
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Bartleby
Google
a year ago
5.0
What a wonderful, friendly, cosy dining experience. The staff were very helpful, chatty and kind. The food was simply extraordinary. Fresh, flavourful and we felt really comfortable and welcomed.
We highly recommend the bruschetta con fungi trifolati, spaghetti carbonara, and cannoli siciliani (which was to die for!!!). Every bite was absolutely melt in your mouth.
The gavi di gavi la merlina is a delectable choice of wine served at exactly the right temperature.
We can’t wait to take the rest of the family very soon!
Thank you for a lovely dining experience
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Mark Holbourn
Google
a year ago
5.0
Had an amazingly good anniversary meal here last night. Really good service with a great choice of very tasty food in a lovely romantic atmosphere. We highly recommend this.
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Harold Cargill
Google
2 months ago
4.0
Great food good service very helpful and attentive staff really enjoyed it.
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CBWC
Google
5 months ago
5.0
Absolutely amazingly delicious pizza again tonight !
We will definitely be back next time we’re passing Dorchester
Grazie mille!
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Trevor Hendes
Google
7 months ago
5.0
First experience eating here last night. The food was amazing. The king prawns were outstanding and the pizza was the best we’ve eaten since being on a mountain top in Italy. The wine we chose was also fantastic. To finish off, our bill was under £70; total value for money and will definitely be coming back to try other things on the menu as everything we saw being served to other guests looked equally mouthwatering!! Thank you
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William James
Google
7 months ago
5.0
Had the bianchetti and a pizza. My dining partner had the risotto. Food was great, and there was a vegan cheese option. We shared a tiramisu. The lady managing the restaurant was very sweet and helpful with the food. It wasn't very busy when we went, so was quiet, but the decoration was great.
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Alex Botezatu
Google
9 months ago
4.0
It's a cute little place. We didn't get to sit downstairs, we had a table upstairs which was ok but we chose this restaurant for the downstairs sitting area. Food for gluten free was limited. Still what we had was good, staff was nice. It was ok, just not an wow experience.
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Glenda Martin
Google
11 months ago
5.0
Lovely food, pre ordered so fast service there, didn't come round to ask if needed any more drinks after the 1st order, had to ask.
Young waiter very entertaining.
Would return if in the area.
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Veronica Ivanova
Google
2 years ago
5.0
It's one of the best Italian restaurants I have been to! I love small family owned restaurants and I was impressed with the personal touch and atmosphere of this restaurant. The food was amazingly delicious and the service was warm, welcoming and friendly! The candles for my birthday were a lovely gesture! I was really happy to see the mixture of traditional and modern Italian food. I was completely in love with my main cod dish and the processed sugar free flourless cake! I wish more restaurants have such healthy and delicious options!
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Abbie Day
Google
2 years ago
5.0
Some of the best food we've ever had - freshly made, could not fault! Amazing atmosphere and customer service. Will definitely eat here again! p.s. brilliant music selection also!
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Tim Watson
Google
2 years ago
5.0
What a find!
Tables were limited for obvious reasons, but didn’t detract from our evening. Alison and Franco were incredible hosts and the food, drink and service was incredible. We had an amazing time and will be back to Dorchester just to visit La Caverna again. Thank you A and F for a wonderful evening - we hope to be back soon!
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Kevin Murray
Google
3 years ago
5.0
We had an Excellent evening celebrating my Brother-in-laws Birth last Wednesday. Lovely Italian food cooked to order washed down with excellent wine. Good and friendly service, lovely hosts. Thoroughly recommended
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Susan Dunckley
Google
3 years ago
4.0
LA Caverns has a well deserved local reputation for excellent food. When I visited last week it slipped a bit. My risotto was good, but not as exceptional as I had before. The previous one was probably the best meal, that I have ever had. They opened at lunchtime just for our large party and looked after us well. When it was pointed out, that one member of our party had a burnt meal, they immediately refunded him. I would still thoroughly recommended this restaurant as one of the best in Dorchester and hope that the slight glitch in the kitchen is just down to the need for unusual staff at lunchtime.
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Emily Poole
Google
3 years ago
5.0
A little late in writing this review but still haven't forgotten what an amazing evening we had here a couple of weekends ago. La Caverna is the BEST place to eat in Dorchester! Amazing service from the loveliest host and always fantastic food! Have eaten here a few times now and cannot recommend it enough! I hear they're alos doing take away now during these crazy covid times - lucky us!! Thanks La Caverna from Emily and Adam
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Daniel MacDonald
Google
4 years ago
5.0
The overall experience here is excellent. The menu is vast without being intimidating, with an excellent range of genuine Italian classics with a personal twist. I thought the service was exemplary, each of the waiting staff knew the menu and wine list thoroughly and there was a nice touch to their interaction with our party. The setting of the dining room is lovely, coupling a homely feel with a rustic finish. I would recommend this restaurant to couples looking for a quiet evening as well as larger groups who are celebrating a special occasion. I would also advise booking in advance as the tables are highly sought after.
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Bella Bella
Google
5 years ago
5.0
We had a wonderful evening at La Caverna about 4 weeks ago. I am just making another booking as the ambience, food, Wine & service was excellent. It is not a chain Restaurant & the service is more individual which I think adds to the feeling of being somewhere quite unique. My husband & friend had the steak Rossini & I had the lasagna. Would recommend both!!
