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Homemade, real Italian cuisine by an Italian chef/owner. Modern decor, comfortable and atmospheric. Family friendly, good value and table service. Serving pizzas, pastas, chicken, seafood, daily specials and many more. Booking advisable but not always necessary. Popular with locals and visitors all year round.
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Dinner
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Seafood, Italian, Pizza, European, Contemporary
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

We ate at Italia on our first night in Lyme Regis. My parents had eaten at the restaurant previously, and it was conveniently located a couple of doors from our cottage. The food was simple but both delicious and generous, and the service very friendly....If you’re after good Italian food at a fair price, you can’t go wrong with this restaurant.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed April 5, 2023 via mobile

We only had a take out, that's why I cannot give a 5 stars review, but the pizza was very good. Highly recommended! Very fast service too.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed October 27, 2022

It's not a huge place, so I'm guessing making an advance booking is a good plan. It's got a lovely relaxed atmosphere. We both had pizzas with a couple of very tasty side dishes. The pizzas were excellent. The service was impeccable & the staff...were lovely. I might be a bit mean with the 4 rating, but I do like a big beer (or two!) with my meal & this didn't seem to be possible. Also, there seemed to be a brisk trade in takeaways & if you were sat at the wrong table that might be annoying. I do remember there being steep stairs in & to the loos, so if you have mobility issues it might be worth checking whether there are alternative arrangements available. I seem to have written more about the negatives....that's not my intention! So, to balance it up. LOVELY!More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed October 22, 2022 via mobile

Lovely relaxed atmosphere and great food. We went here as a family of four and loved the laid back atmosphere and good service. My husband was disappointed that the sardines had just sold out but had an amazing starter of king prawns with spicy sausage...instead. We all customised our pizzas as we wanted them and they were delicious. We couldn’t finish them but there was no problem with us taking them remains home in takeaway boxes. Good prices and great food would recommend.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed September 3, 2022

I had been looking forward to trying this place out given the reviews, and it didn't disappoint. We had the antipasti meat sharing board (great selection and very tasty, with some really lovely bread), my husband then had the mafiosa pizza (which he loved) and...I had the melanzane al forno, which was delicious. We also had the pizza garlic bread with cheese and the pomodoro salad - both were tasty. Service was good. We will definitely return when we're next in Lyme Regis.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed September 2, 2022

When your 7 year old son walks out after his meal shouting this is the best restaurant I have every been to, It means alot. Would definitely recommend.

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed August 24, 2022 via mobile

Went for dinner with my family to Italia. Overall the food was bland. Bruschetta was on pale tasteless bread and the penne pasta looked like the dried pasta you would buy in Tesco and the flavour was without so much as a hint of garlic...or anything else for that matter. The restaurant was sterile inside and the waiters didn’t seem all that interested.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed August 21, 2022

Very nice food on both our visits to Lyme Regis in the last couple of years. Good service & reasonable prices

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed August 18, 2022 via mobile

Enjoyable evening meal. Pizza dishes and the bouillabaisse very tasty and enjoyed! Nice atmosphere and lovely wine. Just a shame that the gluten free pate option was bread exchanged for salad!

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed August 11, 2022 via mobile

We came to Italia twice for takeaway pizza within the space of a few days, as we couldn’t get in the restaurant, as it was fully booked. The pizzas are excellent. All freshly made to order and great tasting. There is a lovely little park...just around the corner and actually it was cooler there than in the restaurant so it worked out perfectly. The first night the wait for pizza was 15 mins but the wait on the second night was 45 mins. The only negative was that we were only told this after we had ordered and paid. We’d definitely go back - the Mafiosa pizza is superb!!!More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed August 5, 2022 via mobile

We recently visited this lovely little place for a special meal - it was wonderful from start to finish. Fantastic service by the owners, delicious food and a relaxed atmosphere. Will absolutely be booking again, my new favourite place. Thank you

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed July 21, 2022 via mobile

My adult son and I had an excellent meal at Italia restaurant and were very reassured by the advice we were given regarding allergies. It’s not always easy eating out with a severe nut allergy but the guidance and reassurance was excellent. The food was...delicious and of high quality. Definitely a restaurant I’d recommend.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed July 13, 2022

The Italia Ristorante & Pizzeria is easy to find in Monmouth Street and only a short walk from the seafront. It's not a large establishment so Booking is advised. The building appears to be an ex-shop so we had some concerns about the temperature as...there are large panes of glass with ceiling fans but no obvious opening windows. Fortunately we were seated near to the open doorway and enjoyed its gentle breeze. The Decor is simple Pizzeria style, bright clean and functional. On a magnificent hot cloudless day when Lyme did it best to emulate a Mediterranean Resort, the Italia contributed to the "abroad" atmosphere and supplied the cold Moretii Beers! We started with their warm homemade bread with dipping oil & balsamic vinegar, our mains of Pizza and Tagliatelle Funghi with Chicken arrived hot and full of flavour. The toppings used for our personalised Pizza were of good quality and even at 9" it was very filling. The Service was very relaxed, polite & welcoming, and our meal was followed by a top quality Coffee. We are staying in Lyme later this year and are definitely looking forwards to a return visit to the Italia.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed July 8, 2022 via mobile

Delicious food, generous portions, friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere. We really enjoyed our meal here. The vegetarian antipasti sharing platter was fantastic, as were the mains. Great variety of dishes, and definitely authentic Italian flavours. Family friendly too!

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed July 4, 2022 via mobile

We were so pleased we chose to eat here on our last night in the area! The staff were welcoming and friendly, the menu was interesting and the food was delicious. Would definitely recommend it to friends and family!

Date of visit: July 2022
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There is an email address for booking on the website. They answer any questions you ask very quickly if you use that..
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Hi there. Unfortunately, we will be closed on Christmas Day. We are, however, open on Christmas Eve. Thank you.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Italia

Yes, Italia offers takeout services.

Yes, Italia is taking precautions against COVID-19. A full list is available within the "safety precautions" section of this page.

Italia is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5