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

“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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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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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

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

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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
The Square Bistro Poundbury

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

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

Phone: 01305 549274

“This is now my favourite restaurant and will be telling everyone I know to visit. Had a lovely Friday lunch here, the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. The staff are friendly and the food and drinks are wonderful. We had 3 courses and they were all well balanced and tasty with my favourite being the chocolate ale cake with caramel miso sauce and muscavodo ice cream. I would keep going back just for that dessert! My husband loved the cocktails including the Japanese sour cocktail which was just one example of the great and interesting selection of cocktails available. Definitely visit again as soon as we can.”

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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
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
Il Nodo

Weymouth Ave, Dorchester DT1 1QR, UK

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

Phone: 07491 230311

“Went to Il Nodo for our Christmas party. The food was fantastic, the Chef did an amazing job for all three courses. The staff were great, attentive but not overly so.”

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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
Myra's Korean and Japanese Restaurant

20 High E St, Dorchester DT1 1HH, UK

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

Phone: 01305 751859

“This is a little gem of a restaurant! I'm a total novice when it comes to Korean and Japanese food so I went for the Siksa tasting menu which gave me the opportunity to try lots of new things. Honestly, everything was incredible and I look forward to going again and trying more things.”

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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
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
The Secret Garden Café

19 South St, Dorchester DT1 1BS, UK

4.6 (292 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01305 457300

“This is easily becoming my favourite cafe in Weymouth. The location is great, just moments from the harbour side in the bustling brewers quay area. They have a sizeable outside seating area for those dry days and a cosy dining area inside. The staff are wonderfully accommodating and lovely with our children, they are always offered colouring books and numerous high chairs are available. Now the food...it is lovely. It is all vegetarian or vegan, but even as a meat lover I always find something to eat. A personal favourite is the poutine, fries with melted cheese covered in the most delicious mushroom gravy - it is gorgeous! The extensive waffle menu is a firm hit with all ages, with choices to suit all. From waffles doused in chocolate to lovely fruit toppings. If you are in the area, I would wholeheartedly suggest you pop by for lunch.”

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Parking Options:

Paid Parking Lot Paid Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Waitrose & Partners – 158 m away
  • Plaza Cinema Dorchester – 119 m away
  • Superdrug – 27 m away
  • Coffee#1 Dorchester – 135 m away
  • Co-op Food - Dorchester - Trinity Square – 112 m away
The Blue Raddle

9 Church St, Dorchester DT1 1JN, UK

4.5 (276 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01305 267762

“This was a great experience of Sunday lunch at an old English pub (free house actually). My wife tried the lamb roast with vegetables, accompanied by a half pint of light ale. Absolutely loved it! I tried venison sausages and mash, accompanied by a locally made raspberry lemonade - the kind pubs served when I was a boy. Both great. We would have tried their deserts, but no room left after the big main course. Husband and wife hosts were lovely and the regulars also made us feel welcome. Small word of caution- they are only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday.”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Waitrose & Partners – 103 m away
  • The King's Arms – 75 m away
  • Dorset Museum & Art Gallery – 157 m away
  • The Dinosaur Museum – 85 m away
  • Plaza Cinema Dorchester – 249 m away
Walnut Grove

25 Durngate St, Dorchester DT1 1JP, UK

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

Phone: 01305 268882

“Cosy, licensed café restaurant offering everything from coffee and cake, a quick bite or fine lunch. Confit duck in Cointreau sauce was very good.”

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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

“Visited by chance on a wet Wednesday and so glad we chose Al Molo. Restaurant was busy but staff were excellent, very friendly and attentive and despite being rush off their feet always available when needed. Food was fabulous and when we visit Dorchester again will definitely be back.”

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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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