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Travellers' Choice2023
RATINGS
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere
PRICE RANGE
US$9 - US$32
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
CUISINES
Italian, Mediterranean, Romana, Lazio, Central-Italian
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Their choice of drinks mixed with the atmosphere of the location was top tier! The highlight of the meal was the Wild Boar Ravioli which was generously portioned!

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

staff treated us badly, food was good but the young lady was rude and didn't seem to want to be there otherwise i would of gave a better rating.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Beautiful location, warm, friendly accommodating staff. Delicious food.. the best carbonara we have tasted. Highly recommended we can’t wait to come back, when we are back in the area.. Thank you!

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

My partner and I had the most delicious meal here. The service was amazing and the atmosphere was perfect. My partner had the ravioli and I had the parmigiana. Both were the best. I would definitely come back to this restaurant when we are visiting...Poole again.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 14 October 2023

One of the best meals I had in a long time. With the chef in his own running his restaurant and working the kitchen for 15 years, it has aged like fine wine.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 10 October 2023

Excellent food and service will go again . The staff were brilliant couldn’t do enough for us . Food very tasty and the portions were a good size. Excellent value for money. You won’t be disappointed

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 2 October 2023

Great restaurant, amazing food and great staff. Service time was quick, staff was very helpful and friendly. Food quality was amazing. Highly recommend it.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 19 September 2023

This was a last minute night out and what a pleasant surprise with the place and exceptional food. A small Italian restaurant but perfect in décor and atmosphere coupled with great food what more could you want.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 17 September 2023

The atmosphere was intimate and warm. We were welcomed with warm smiles and the staff was well mannered and accommodating. The food was exceptional. I have gone to Diva a couple times and have thoroughly enjoyed my visit each time. With it being in such...a nice location and being a pretty small restaurant, it is a perfect place for an intimate evening filled with good food and kind people.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 15 September 2023 via mobile

My wife and I have eaten in dozens and dozens of Italian restaurants both in the UK and in Italy. This is seriously good, and one of the very best we have ever been to. The food is superb, and the service is excellent. It’s...a pity we don’t live in the area - we’d be back in a heartbeat. Congratulations to everyone concerned, especially the chef, who is from Rome. It’s really worth seeking out this fabulous restaurant.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 15 September 2023

This is one of the best Italian spots in Poole I have dined at. You’ll be seeing me again Italian Diva.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 13 September 2023

Excellent food and lovely waitress Freshly cooked amazing flavours Great atmosphere very relaxing Fabulous restaurant

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 9 September 2023

Walking past this restaurant and thought it looked really nice so went in and booked a table for the next night--so very glad we did!😊

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 8 September 2023

Small gem tucked away on the quayside of poole, friendly staff and genuinely some of the best food I’ve tasted in my life with generous portions

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 7 September 2023

What a find, went there last night for our anniversary, the food was amazing with a great choice of menu probably the best Italian Restaurant we have been to, but I must pay the utmost compliments to the waitress who looked after us so well...and one of the very few waitresses who could make a Tia Maria coffee with 10 out of 10 perfection. I would certainly recommend this restaurant for a wonderful meal. Best to book.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Response from darreng505 | Reviewed this property |
If they are you will have a wonderful meal. Never fault it
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Response from deborahk988 | Reviewed this property |
No they are not open Sunday.
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Response from 470jenny | Reviewed this property |
I would very much doubt that dogs would be permitted . However , depending on the time of your visit it would be worth asking them
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Italian Diva is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5