Bridport, Italian Restaurant Guide

2022 Review: Cass Titcombe's “small, cosy and friendly restaurant overlooking the village square” offers “just the perfect balance of everything”, say fans – whether that’s the much-foraged, Mediterranean-style food, or the fine interiors, courtesy of partner Louise. The duo also run an excellent shop, Brassica Mercantile, across the road, mixing homewares, foodie books and gourmet treats (including from Borough Market).

2022 Review: With no social media presence as yet, and a hard-to-find name (lots of search results for Carluccio's – not helped by the fact that this location used to be one, and even repurposes the sign), we are presuming that Luciano Pierre White is relying on word of mouth – and his famous name – to get punters into his first solo restaurant. He's worked with Pierre Koffmann and the Adria brothers according to press quotes, and his father credits him with a great work ethic. An early-doors visit from a reporter noted it to be ‘very promising’ and another thought ‘the food’s great and the service will only improve’.

A “lovely farm” in the Bride Valley (behind the Jurassic Coast) makes a “quirky setting for some well-executed Italian dishes” – best enjoyed in a “nice courtyard/patio area during the summer” when it’s “fun to watch the open kitchen at work”. It knocks out “good wood-fired pizza” among other dishes on the “well-priced menu”. The 300-acre Bredy farm brews its own cider and beer, has a campsite, and hosts three music festivals every year. Top Menu Tip – “standout tagliatelle with pork and fennel ragu”.