Harden's survey result
Summary
This “professionally run market-town restaurant” in a distinguished historic townhouse “delivers on its promise, with well-cooked and presented” Italian dishes, mainly fish and seafood. Previously a fixture on the pier (‘molo’ in Italian) at Weymouth, the business transferred four years ago to a landmark 15th-century building most famous as the lodging for ‘hanging judge’ George Jeffreys during the 1685 treason trials that followed the failed Monmouth rebellion against James II.
Summary
This spin-off (est. 2022) of an Italian in Weymouth’s art deco Pier Bandstand has an intriguing setting itself, occupying one of Dorchester’s oldest (timber-framed) buildings – a former lodging of ‘Hanging Judge’ Jeffries, a much-feared enforcer during James II’s reign. They’ve “worked hard to give it some atmosphere – difficult in such a huge ancient building” – and the “welcoming” team “serve well-presented, good food” reprising the fish-centric ethos of its predecessor.
Summary
Chef Giuseppe Vannucci offers “lovely fresh seafood” at this smart outfit in the “interesting location” of an Art Deco bandstand on the pier overlooking Weymouth Bay, but there’s also a full menu of classic Italian dishes. With seven years of success behind them, Giuseppe and co-founder Tim Newton opened a second branch in Dorchester last summer.
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Pier Bandstand, The Esplanade, Weymouth, DT4 7RN
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £32.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
Pier Bandstand, The Esplanade, Weymouth, DT4 7RN
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Opening hours
| Monday | 5 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 5 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 5 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 5 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 5 pm‑8:30 pm |
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