Fortes Cafe Tratt - Purbeck

Have been to Tratt several times over the years but this occasion was disappointing. the 'Specials ' menu wasn 't specials at all, in the sense of a regularly changing menu according to market. It was pretty much the same as last year 's specials menu and presented as a printed laminated menu so clearly doesn 't change often! Scallops starter was excellent. Good Italian service.

We just stopped in for a coffee after it had been recommended to us for a great coffee. It was really good. Our daughter had a brownie which she really enjoyed. Staff were lovely too. Highly recommend for a coffee cake stop.

If you want to enjoy an Italian meal whist in Swanage give this place a BIG miss. I have never submitted a review on Tripadvisor previously but unfortunately I felt compelled to do so on this occasion. Attended the restaurant earlier this week to be greeted by unfriendly, unprofessional, rushed staff who didn't even know the items on their own pizza menu. Ordered 4 pizzas and when they arrived I expected medium to large sized pizzas but was handed 4 very small mediocre nothing to write home pizzas that came to £50. As I was on holiday with family I paid but if I had been alone would have left without paying for the items. Go to Domino's instead where you'll get more for your money and a better quality of pizza. Don't get me wrong, I am all for businesses trying to recoup the loss due to the covid pandemic and rise in inflation but the high fees is literally the general public for granted. I for one have been bitten once and won't be going back guaranteed. Don't make the same error a me and go elsewhere and you'll save a few pounds along the way.

Looking for a late evening dining option in Swanage, I stumbled upon this family-run Italian restaurant. The tables were closely positioned, which made it a bit noisy, but the food was excellent, reasonably priced, and beautifully cooked.

If you like good coffee this is the place, quite ambiance with no frills sitting area, but this is the place for me.