2025 Festive Lunch at The Italian Villa

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Experience a delightful Christmas Lunch at the Italian Villa on Thursday, 18th December, 2025.

Arrive at 12:00 PM for a sumptuous three-course meal starting at 12:30 PM, with guests departing by 4:00 PM.

Enjoy tea, coffee, and mince pies as part of your festive dining experience.

We welcome groups of 2 to 10 guests, making it the perfect occasion to celebrate the season together. For larger groups of 10+ please contact us directly.

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Starters

Beetroot Cured Gravlax of Salmon, Rainbow Radish, Buckwheat Blinis, Lemon Crème Fraiche, Horseradish Snow

Smoked Duck and Ham Carpaccio, Prunes Soaked in Port and Earl Grey Tea, Baby Cress, Pressed Duck Leg, Bacon Crumb

Twice Baked Goat’s Cheese Soufflé, Poached Spiced Black Figs, Honey Glazed Lavash Crisp

Heritage Sweet Carrot and Ginger Soup, Nutmeg Savoury Shortbread Biscuit

Mains

Pan Fried Fillet of Sea Bass, Salt-Baked Celeriac Purée, Purple Sprouting Broccoli, Sea Herbs, Balsamic Sauce

Ballotine of Dorset Turkey, Cranberry and Sage Stuffing, Thyme and Garlic Fondant Potato, Butternut Purée, Pigs in Blankets, Winter Greens, Madeira Jus

Roasted Chestnut and Winter Vegetable Shortcrust Pie, Creamy Nutmeg Mashed Potato, Winter Greens, Vegetarian Madeira Jus

Sides

Homemade Cranberry and Quince Chutney

Traditional Bread Sauce

Desserts

Warm Cinnamon and Apricot Christmas Cake, Brandy Vanilla Anglaise

Advocaat Crème Brûlée, Winter Berry Mousse, Orange Sablé Biscuit

Dark Chocolate and Dorset Sea Salt Caramel Tart, Chantilly Cream, Popping Candy

Selection of 3 Dorset Cheeses, Sourdough Crackers, Grapes, Celery and Onion Jam

Tea Coffee and Mince Pies