Italian Diva, nestled in the heart of Poole, is a culinary haven that transports diners straight to Italy. Renowned for its authentic dishes, the restaurant has garnered rave reviews from a devoted clientele. Patrons like Irina Moore highlight the white boar ravioli as a must-try, while Giulia praises the rich and creamy carbonara, stating it rivals the best in Rome. The cozy atmosphere coupled with warm, welcoming staff makes it ideal for both date nights and family dinners.
Reviewers frequently mention the true essence of Italian dining, with Giovanna Colabianchi noting the restaurant's ability to evoke memories from her hometown through its ambiance and music. Although Rodica Chiriac found the sirloin steak a bit tough, the overall dining experience remains delightful and filled with promise, making guests eager to return. Leno Hay echoes this sentiment with his appreciation for the arancini, citing it as the best since his travels in Sicily.
In summary, Italian Diva is a true gem in Dorset, where culinary passion and authenticity shine through every dish. It's no wonder that this establishment receives such enthusiastic recommendations, inviting food lovers to create cherished memories over delectable Italian fare.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
No wheelchair-accessible car park
Service options
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great wine list
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves coffee
Serves food
Serves healthy options
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Romantic
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
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Reviews For Italian Diva
Irina Moore
Jun 30,2025
Absolutely amazing service, super cozy resturant. Authentic chef. AMAZING FOOD. It was so incredibly good. Definitely recommend the white boar ravioli. PERFECT for date nights. RECOMMEND, RECOMMEND, RECOMMEND!!!!!!
Giulia
Jun 15,2025
Five stars aren’t enough! Diva is an absolute gem in Poole. If you’re looking for authentic Italian food, this is the place to go. I had the carbonara and it was honestly one of the best I’ve ever tasted — creamy, rich, and full of flavour, just like in Rome. The staff are warm, welcoming, and make you feel like part of the family. The atmosphere is cozy and relaxed, perfect for both date nights and family dinners. Can’t wait to go back and try more from the menu. Highly recommend!
Rodica Chiriac
May 22,2025
A cozy restaurant with friendly and welcoming staff. We ordered Scallops, Abbacchio Alla Romana( lamb) and Sirloin steak. Everything was delicious except the beef steak was too tough. We will definitely go back there.
Giovanna Colabianchi
May 12,2025
Authentic, traditional Italian food, you won't find something similar in Dorset... Everything remind me of my hometown in Italy , the atmosphere, the music , and the food is...just stunning!!!
Leno Hay
May 7,2025
Can’t wait to go again. Arancini Best I’ve had since Sicily. Ox main was also delicious. Highly recommend. Will be back
Mauro Fantozzi
May 4,2025
To eat pasta with oxtail like this one you have 2 options. The first is to get on a plane and go to Rome, the second is to come here to Chef Marcello! The best Italian restaurant in Dorset. Selected ingredients, perfect cooking, flavors of true tradition. Spectacular!!!!
D Curtis
Mar 27,2025
Excellent. So glad we gave this restaurant a go. We only went off of the reviews we had read. Well our meal was excellent start to finish! We had the cheaper Italian Merlot, which was very tasty, would order again for sure. We had bread with dip, very nice! Prawns to start were excellent. Then we had Wild Bore Ravioli, Chicken with white wine and cream and the Sea Bass. All excellent and served piping hot. Service fantastic too. Good front of house. I’ll be headed back, 100%! I suggest you support the local businesses and go to this Italian for your dinner!
Patricia K.
Mar 5,2025
I went there yesterday with my boyfriend for a dinner. First impression- beautiful elegant decor. Darker light in the evening with plenty of small lights over the windows create very cosy and romantic atmosphere perfect for your date night. Lady who served us was very nice and service was fantastic. Food is outstanding. Considering I love Italian kitchen, this place has become my favourite one now. I got prawns for a starter and my boyfriend got goats cheese. Both super delicious and full of flavour. Our mains were also cooked to perfection. I really enjoyed my sea bass! Food was served very quickly and portions were quite big. Well worth the money. I was absolutely impressed! They do really have a 1st class chef! Food is absolutely amazing. I really like the fact that they do not serve pizza. It may be frustrating for some but as stated on the website it is not a pizzeria but real Italian kitchen. I had fantastic evening there yesterday and will be definitely coming back for more.
Reviews For Italian Diva