The best restaurants serving Italian food in Dorchester North West Dorset South West

Staff all amazing and very friendly. Loved the fact they did not use the word Guys which seems to be the norm but so American. Only slight gripe was the Chocolate Panna Cotta which was rather solid. However we have rebooked. Can definitely recommend. James

Cannot comment on food so not about that but Was really looking forward to dining but opening times on Monday 30th December incorrect and closed at lunchtime. No opening times on door or window either

The venue is underwhelming, it's underground and quite musty. The food can be really good, when they try.

Sharing fondue platter amazing too much food feeling stuffed but all good

Poor service and left waiting for drinks mid way through meal, had lasagne which was meant to have 4 layers but really didn’t, I started eating around the edges due to warning sticker of being hot, cold spots in the middle found too late 15 minutes in and had seriously bad upset stomach

Been to Lucianos (Luccios? Carluccios??) a couple of times in the last year and it's a decent place for Italian. The food has been great, with a decent pizza, fantastic beef ragu, and the best carbonara I've graced my tastebuds with the second time. I cannot stress enough, the food is FANTASTIC. Portions could do with a little more, but what I've got thus far has tasted lovely. Both times I've come in the place has been eerily quiet, so either something's up with my timing or the place is just... quiet? Regardless, the service has been timely, albeit mild-mannered, both times which isn't an issue at all. There is a 12.5% service charge stuck on as a heads-up, which you'll find in tiny text at the bottom of the menu. Not a fan of that trend as a whole, as I'd much rather tip good service and good food where it's due. My only complaints are the pricing (which is *STEEP*, especially for Dorset at £50+ for dinner for two) and the fact they took beef ragu off the menu - it was a fantastic dish and taking it off the menu is a crime against humanity. Bring it back! Either way, Luciano's food is fantastic, on the proviso that you aren't the person paying for it... But I don't know if that says more about myself or the restaurant. If the staff were a bit chattier and the British economy wasn't doing an impression of the Titanic (or things were a bit cheaper), I'd give five stars.