The Best Restaurants in Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom (2025)

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Meram Kitchen Dorchester

2 Brewery Sq, Dorchester DT1 1HX, UK

5.0 (30 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01305 594000

“I have never been made to feel more welcome at an establishment and they all went above and beyond to make this a special surprise dinner for a birthday in our party of four. Simply beautiful is how I would describe the food here. They are clearly proud of their food, and they really should be! I’m eager to come back again to try more of their brilliant and refreshing menu.”

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2 weeks ago
5.0

We walked in earlier this evening as a table of 5 and we had the best time. We had a platter for two to share and it was just amazing. Fussy 5 year old has now decided calamari but be one of her new favourite things. Didn’t get a picture of the dessert as it didn’t last long but it was just as good as the food which couldn’t be faulted. Our waitress Lillie was great. I’ve already booked again for a big group on my birthday, we had a great night, great food and really good service, think it goes without saying that we will be back

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a week ago
5.0

Amazing food and hospitable staff. Highly recommend the Iskender, very filling & great flavours.

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a week ago
5.0

Great meal, we had the mezze for 2, then shared the lamb chops. Great food, good portion sizes & super friendly service! We will be going back 👌

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5.0

An absolute wonderful experience. Excellent service throughout the meal.. Food was first class, tasty, plentiful. Homemade Baklava so delicious. Restaurant is not overcrowded and has a lovely feeling about the place. You could well be in Turkey itself for a few hours. Wonderful New year's eve. Thank you

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Brewery Square – 95 m away
  • wagamama dorchester – 38 m away
  • ODEON Dorchester – 83 m away
  • Côte Dorchester – 39 m away
  • Nando's Dorchester – 71 m away
Myra's Korean and Japanese Restaurant

20 High E St, Dorchester DT1 1HH, UK

4.8 (359 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01305 751859

“A lunchtime treat! We ate the really great value lunchtime menu. Starting with prawns, I then followed this with the beef, absolutely amazing. Great glass of wine too!”

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Parking Options:

Paid Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Waitrose & Partners – 146 m away
  • The King's Arms – 54 m away
  • Woods Furniture – 25 m away
  • Dorset Museum & Art Gallery – 159 m away
  • Plaza Cinema Dorchester – 279 m away
The Square Bistro Poundbury

The Square Bistro, 6 Challacombe Square, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3SX, UK

4.9 (98 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01305 549274

“Great service, delicious food and an intimate dining experience. This is what eating out should be. Well worth a visit. Excellent customer focus and a lovely atmosphere. We have made this our yearly Christmas meal venue and it never disappoints. I cannot wait for our Christmas visit this year!!!”

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Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Poundbury Gardens – 240 m away
  • Waitrose & Partners – 258 m away
  • Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency – 196 m away
  • The Engine Room Restaurant – 255 m away
  • McDonald's – 453 m away
Il Nodo

Weymouth Ave, Dorchester DT1 1QR, UK

4.8 (38 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 07491 230311

“Just had a wonderful two course lunch here - fabulous freshly cooked Italian food, super friendly service and a great wine list. Oh and great value too! This is going to be our new favourite place for lunch in Dorch.”

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Parking Options:

Paid Parking Lot Paid Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Brewery Square – 149 m away
  • Coffee#1 Dorchester – 116 m away
  • Côte Dorchester – 69 m away
  • Dorchester Market & Carboot – 106 m away
  • Finca – 62 m away
Vibes

13 Weymouth Ave, Dorchester DT1 1QR, UK

4.9 (207 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 07719 285718

“Came here with my sisters hen do, enjoyed it so much I had to show it to my partner. I love the atmosphere here, the servers are so kind and friendly you feel right at home. The drinks are delicious! I'm lucky I got to try quite a few with the group. The food is absolutely delicious 🤤 and I am quite a picky eater but I loved it all. Over all I would recommend to anyone and will be coming back in future.”

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Parking Options:

Paid Parking Lot

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Brewery Square – 136 m away
  • Coffee#1 Dorchester – 131 m away
  • Côte Dorchester – 56 m away
  • Dorchester Market & Carboot – 93 m away
  • Nando's Dorchester – 92 m away
Fables and food

7 Dinham Walk, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3WU, UK

4.9 (83 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01305 562320

“Lovely food and host/wait team! We went for the special barbecue lunch and it was lovely as well as great value. My only comment would be that I'd have loved it if the food had been brought in piping hot but it was delicious nonetheless. Definitely revisiting to try other things on their menu.”

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Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • House of Dorchester – 76 m away
  • Minuteman Press Dorchester – 53 m away
  • Finca – 189 m away
  • The Great Field Poundbury – 313 m away
  • Bupa Dental Care Poundbury – 183 m away
Côte Dorchester

3 Brewery Sq, Dorchester DT1 1HX, UK

4.5 (624 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01305 261306

“Went for dinner and the food was fantastic! The staff were so lovely & attentive. They catered to my allergies (shellfish) really well, making notes for everything and making sure it was labelled with a little flag. It wasn't too busy when we went in, but as a very anxious person i quite liked that. Would recommend to anyone and looking to go back for my birthday next month!”

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Parking Options:

Paid Parking Lot

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Brewery Square – 90 m away
  • Nando's Dorchester – 51 m away
  • Vivo Lounge – 26 m away
  • ODEON Dorchester – 65 m away
  • wagamama dorchester – 27 m away
The King's Arms

30 High E St, Dorchester DT1 1HF, UK

4.6 (443 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01305 238238

“Best place to have a few Christmas pints with friends. Very cosy seating areas with sofas next to the fire place. Reasonably priced beer (£4.80 ish) for a pint of Butcombe, very good quality / price!”

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Waitrose & Partners – 149 m away
  • Costa Coffee – 53 m away
  • Dorset Museum & Art Gallery – 107 m away
  • Plaza Cinema Dorchester – 245 m away
  • Corn Exchange – 39 m away
Walnut Grove

25 Durngate St, Dorchester DT1 1JP, UK

4.6 (321 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01305 268882

“What a little gem of a cafe/restaurant!!! We popped in for lunch today, Sunday, for 16.95 each had sirloin beef roast, generous portion, toasties, potato gratin, plenty of veg, Yorkshire pudding, just the right consistency of gravy. And a side of horseradish. Best roast we've had in a very long time.... I normally save room for a pudding... but no... I ate every mouthful...and at 6pm was still not hungry. Staff so pleasant . I almost didn't want to leave such a good review in case I can't get a table any time soon!!”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Waitrose & Partners – 76 m away
  • Greggs – 45 m away
  • Dorset Museum & Art Gallery – 114 m away
  • Costa Coffee – 69 m away
  • Potters Cafe Bistro – 33 m away
Al Molo-Dorchester

6 High W St, Dorchester DT1 1UJ, UK

4.7 (127 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01305 602330

“This place is remarkable. I honestly feel like I have to leave a review because I had a private room booking for party of 7 (engagement celebration). The team took care of us extremely well and I want to give special honour to our hostess Verity, so sweet, so patient, clear in her communication- 5 stars for her. The food was gorgeous and pretty affordable in my opinion . Some portions were small but I understand that it is more on fine dining side. The only critique I would give is about some cleaning aspects in which the rooms had like old cobwebs, spider webs on the windows, just could use a deep clean.”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Dorset Museum & Art Gallery – 21 m away
  • Waitrose & Partners – 178 m away
  • Plaza Cinema Dorchester – 163 m away
  • Costa Coffee – 64 m away
  • The King's Arms – 119 m away
wagamama dorchester

21 Weymouth Ave, Brewery Sq, Dorchester DT1 1HX, UK

4.5 (1053 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01305 260219

“big thanks to El for being a wonderful server! amazing service! I ate here for the first time today, with my Mother! the food was lovely, and the drinks were amazing!”

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Parking Options:

Paid Parking Lot Paid Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Brewery Square – 63 m away
  • Nando's Dorchester – 34 m away
  • Dorchester Market & Carboot – 100 m away
  • ODEON Dorchester – 45 m away
  • Vivo Lounge – 35 m away

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