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Italian Bakery · Swanage Centre

The Italian Bakery Italian bakery in Swanage town centre

Closed · opens tomorrow 8am Hygiene 5 – Very good BH19 1BX
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The Italian Bakery – italian bakery in Swanage town centre
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Opening hours

Sun 19:07
Closed · opens tomorrow 8am
Monday8am – 5pm
Tuesday8am – 5pm
Wednesday8am – 5pm
Thursday8am – 5pm
Friday8am – 5pm
Saturday8am – 5pm
Sunday Today9am – 4pm

Open 7 days · about 61 hours a week. Bank holiday hours may differ.

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About this bakery

About The Italian Bakery

The Italian Bakery is an Italian bakery in Swanage town centre, found at 8 Institute Road, BH19 1BX. Italian baking traditions – focaccia, cornetti and biscotti – shape the counter here. It is one of 3 The Italian Bakery locations we list across the UK.

The Italian Bakery is open 7 days a week. The earliest you can drop in is 8am. Sundays are covered too. At its most recent food hygiene inspection on 17 July 2026, Dorset gave the business a rating of 5 out of 5 – the top score available.

3 other bakeries sit within about ten minutes' walk, which makes Swanage Centre a good area to compare loaves and cakes. Good to know: indoor seating.

Information from OpenStreetMap, the Food Standards Agency and our own research. Suggest an edit.

What's on the counter

Menu highlights

Typical bakes for an Italian bakery like this, with indicative prices.

Full menu

Pane (Breads)

  • SchiacciataVVGDF£3.00Thin, crisp Tuscan flatbread brushed with olive oil and rosemary.
  • Pane puglieseVVGDF£5.50Large round semolina loaf from Puglia with a golden crumb.
  • Focaccia genoveseVVGDF£4.50Golden, olive-oil-rich focaccia dimpled and scattered with sea salt.

Dolci & Pasticceria

  • TiramisùV£5.15Coffee-soaked savoiardi layered with mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa.
  • Cornetto alla cremaV£2.20Italian croissant with a softer crumb, filled with custard.
  • Sfogliatella ricciaV£3.15Shell-shaped pastry of crisp layers filled with semolina ricotta and citrus.

Biscotti

  • RicciarelliVGFDFN£5.30Soft Sienese marzipan biscuits with orange zest, dusted in icing sugar.
  • Cantucci (bag)VN£5.80Twice-baked almond biscuits made for dunking in vin santo.
  • Baci di damaVN£6.45Little hazelnut biscuits sandwiched together with a dab of dark chocolate.

Usually busy

Estimate
6am9am12pm3pm6pm

Modelled from typical footfall for italian bakerys and this shop's opening hours – not live data.

Food hygiene rating

5 – Very good

Inspected17 July 2026
Local authorityDorset
Food handlingGood
Cleanliness & premisesGood
Food safety managementGood

Source: Food Standards Agency. A rating reflects hygiene standards on the day of inspection.

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The first photo comes from the business; others are illustrative.

Getting there

There is no railway station within 3 km, so driving, cycling or a local bus is the easiest way to get here.

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Questions about The Italian Bakery

What are The Italian Bakery's opening hours?

Monday: 8am – 5pm; Tuesday: 8am – 5pm; Wednesday: 8am – 5pm; Thursday: 8am – 5pm; Friday: 8am – 5pm; Saturday: 8am – 5pm; Sunday: 9am – 4pm. Hours can change on bank holidays, so check before a special trip.

Is The Italian Bakery open on Sundays?

Yes – on Sundays it opens 9am – 4pm.

What time does The Italian Bakery open?

The earliest opening time in the week is 8am. On Monday it is 8am – 5pm.

Where is The Italian Bakery?

The Italian Bakery is at 8 Institute Road, Swanage town centre BH19 1BX. Use the map on this page or the Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze buttons for turn-by-turn directions.

What food hygiene rating does The Italian Bakery have?

It holds a rating of 5 – Very good, from an inspection on 17 July 2026 by Dorset. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency.

How can I contact The Italian Bakery?

You can call The Italian Bakery on +441929422594. For cake orders, ring a few days ahead.

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