Welcome to Lovitaly, a little taste of Italy in the heart of Ringwood and Wimborne, perfectly placed on the edge of the beautiful New Forest and within the picturesque Dorset countryside.

Lovitaly is an independent, family-owned Italian restaurant and deli, created from my love for Italian food, tradition and, above all, bringing people together around a table.

I’m Chef Cristina, and Italian cooking has always been at the heart of who I am. At Lovitaly, I want to share the food I grew up with — honest, rustic and full of flavour, just like you would find in an Italian family kitchen.

Our menu celebrates the different regions of Italy, from North to South, using traditional recipes, fresh ingredients and the finest products we can find. Many of our ingredients are carefully sourced directly from Italy, alongside wonderful local produce.

Everything we serve is prepared with care, passion and a little piece of my Italian heritage. Whether you come in for a relaxed lunch, a special dinner, a coffee or to browse our deli, our aim is always the same: to make you feel at home and give you a genuine taste of Italy.

Lovitaly is more than just a restaurant. It is my way of sharing my love of Italian food, family and hospitality with you.

Benvenuti a Lovitaly — welcome to my table.

Chef Cristina