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234 Restaurants near Dorchester

We found 234 restaurants within 30 miles 30 miles of Dorchester

If you're a visitor or simply searching for an exceptional dining destination, this comprehensive list of restaurants in Dorchester is sure to assist you. Located just inland from the Dorset coast, surrounded by prized landscapes and designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this bustling county town offers more than breathtaking views, museum trips, and nature trails. It also has a diverse and exciting food scene highlighting flavours from South America, Morocco, and the shores of Sri Lanka. Whether you prefer traditional pubs, trendy cafes, or fine dining establishments this list of eateries in Dorchester covers every dining occasion. With ample choices spanning various budgets, cuisines and styles, finding the Dorchester restaurant that meets your requirements may feel overwhelming. Fortunately, our user-friendly filters on the left-hand side allow you to effortlessly refine your search and find the spot that suits you. So, why wait? Start exploring and secure your reservation today.

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Featured Catch at The Old Fish Market

Catch at The Old Fish Market

Weymouth, DT4 8BE
7.2 miles
£50 - £79BistroBritishSeafood
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Featured DRGNFLY

DRGNFLY

Poole, BH14 0EF
21.6 miles
£50 - £79JapanesePan AsianVegan friendlyVegetarian friendly
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Featured Pythouse Kitchen Garden

Pythouse Kitchen Garden

Tisbury, SP3 6PA
27.3 miles
Silver £30 - £49BarbecueBritishVegetarian friendly
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Zizzi - Dorchester

Zizzi - Dorchester

Isle Of Barra, DT1 1QR
0.1 miles
Italian
Zizzi restaurants are passionate about simple Italian cookery. Whether it's pizza or pasta, salads or risotto, or carne and pesce (meat and fish), each dish ... Find out more
Wagamama Dorchester

Wagamama Dorchester

Dorchester, DT1 1HX
0.1 miles
Gluten-free optionsJapanesePan AsianUnder £30Vegan friendlyVegetarian friendly
Located in the vibrant heart of Brewery Square, Wagamama Dorchester brings the beloved chain's signature Asian-inspired dining experience to this charming D ... Find out more
Cote Brasserie Dorchester

Cote Brasserie Dorchester

Dorchester, DT1 1HX
0.1 miles
FrenchUnder £30Vegan friendlyVegetarian friendly
Within Dorchester town centre, handily located by Brewery Square shopping centre and Dorchester South train station, Cote Brasserie Dorchester gives diners ... Find out more
Rajpoot Restaurant

Rajpoot Restaurant

Dorchester, DT1 1UT
0.3 miles
IndianUnder £30
Rajpoot is one of the most exclusive and exciting Indian restaurants, with pleasant surroundings and with a longstanding local and international reputation ... Find out more
Basilico - Simply Italian

Basilico - Simply Italian

Dorchester, DT1 1TT
0.3 miles
Gluten-free optionsItalianPizzaUnder £30Vegan friendlyVegetarian friendly
Basilico – Simply Italian is a charming slice of Naples nestled in the heart of Dorchester, Dorset. This intimate trattoria-style restaurant brings th ... Find out more
Al Molo Dorchester

Al Molo Dorchester

Dorchester, DT1
0.3 miles
£50 - £79Italian
Al Molo is a restaurant in Dorchester serving traditional Italian cuisine, with focus on flavours of the sea. Chef Giuseppe and his team use locally sourced ... Find out more
Upwey Wishing Well

Upwey Wishing Well

Upwey, DT3 5QE
3.6 miles
Under £30
Welcome to Upwey Wishing Well, Water Gardens and Tea Rooms in Upwey, Weymouth! We invite you to visit our tearoom and beautiful ornamental ga ... Find out more
Bridge Inn

Bridge Inn

Weymouth, DT3 6DB
4.5 miles
£30 - £49BritishVegetarian friendly
Located in the picturesque village of Preston, just a short drive from Weymouth, the Bridge Inn is a welcoming pub and restaurant that offers a relaxed and ... Find out more
Spice Ship

Spice Ship

Weymouth, DT3 6BJ
4.6 miles
After passing the famous White Horse descending into Preston – on your left stands The Spice Ship – An impressive early 19th Century Inn, circa ... Find out more
Harvester - The Spyglass Inn

Harvester - The Spyglass Inn

Weymouth, DT3 6PN
5.3 miles
£30 - £49British
Harvester - The Spyglass Inn is located on Preston Beach Road in Weymouth, offering views of the nearby coastline. Positioned near the beach, it is an acces ... Find out more
Smuggler's Inn

Smuggler's Inn

Weymouth, DT3 6HF
6.0 miles
BritishUnder £30
A famous and historic pub-restaurant, the Smugglers Inn is nestled between the cliffs above Weymouth – right on the coastal path. A fantastic Dorset i ... Find out more
Al Molo

Al Molo

Weymouth, DT4 7RN
6.5 miles
ItalianMediterraneanUnder £30
Al Molo brings Italian cuisine from the Emilia Romagna region - voted by Forbes magazine as Italy's greatest gastronomic treasure - together with a modern s ... Find out more
Turks Head Weymouth

Turks Head Weymouth

Weymouth, DT3 4DS
6.6 miles
£30 - £49BritishVegan friendlyVegetarian friendly
Located in the peaceful village of Chickerell, just a short drive from Weymouth’s seafront and the sweeping landscapes of the Jurassic Coast, The Turk ... Find out more
Vineyard Café at Langham Wine Estate

Vineyard Café at Langham Wine Estate

Dorchester, DT2 7NG
6.7 miles
£30 - £49Afternoon teaBritishVegetarian friendly
Shalims Balti House

Shalims Balti House

Weymouth, DT4 7DW
6.8 miles
IndianUnder £30
Shalims Balti House is a national and regional award winning Indian restaurant. Come in and enjoy the best in Indian dining Weymouth has to offer. The mouth ... Find out more
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The country town of Dorset, and a popular tourist destination in its own right, Dorchester sees hundreds of thousands of tourists flock to its historic streets every year. It’s hardly surprising, it sits just north of Weymouth on the thoroughfare between Poole and Bridport. And, just a few miles to the south is Maiden Castle, an Iron Age hillfort which was one of the most powerful settlements in pre-Roman Britain. But the history of Dorchester itself is a Roman one, originally founded as a garrison before developing into a settlement named Durnovaria - which loosely translates as ‘place with fist-sized pebbles’. Dorchester is also the site of the notorious 17th-century ‘Bloody Assizes’ held in what is today the Antelope Hotel tea rooms.

As you’d expect, Dorchester is home to many museums and attractions, along with plenty of cafes and pubs where you can rest your museum-worn feet. Dorchester restaurants are varied, diverse, and ever-popular. From cosy pub pints by the fire to award-winning fine dining restaurants, town centre cafes and spots with stunning views of the River Frome there’s something for everyone. Once you’ve found the place for you, simply click ‘book now’ to find out more, and reserve your table.

 
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