Festive Lunch at The Italian Villa

Festive Lunch at The Italian Villa, Compton Acres – Thursday 18th December 2025

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

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

£42.50pp | BOOK NOW

Menu

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

£42.50pp | BOOK NOW