th<\/sup> February as well as the latest deals on cocktails, Sunday Roasts and new 20 inch pizzas for families and groups.<\/p>\n\n
OUR EXPERIENCE<\/p>\n
We arrived at Rialto Social on a crisp Winter\u2019s day and were warmly welcomed by the owner Kiri, and his ever-friendly staff including their talented head chef George and bar manager Daset.<\/p>\n
We were offered a welcome cocktail on arrival and went for the most delicious \u2018Old Fashioned\u2019 cocktail made with Jack Daniel\u2019s Tennessee honey-based whisky and an \u2018Espresso Martini\u2019 served beautifully with a cocoa powder swirl and decorative coffee beans.<\/p>\n
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TO START<\/p>\n
For starter we went for the \u2018Traditionale Bruschetta\u2019 which consisted of rustic Italian bread with vine ripened tomatoes, garlic, basil and olive oil. With delicious crusty bread and lashings of hearty toppings this was a perfect and plentiful starter dish – suitable for Vegans and Vegetarians.<\/p>\n
Next up we went for the \u2018Polpo alla Griglia\u2019 which was a very impressive dish of grilled octopus with olive oil, herbs and lemon. The octopus was seasoned and cooked perfectly \u2013 we would wholeheartedly recommend this starter dish, a great addition to Rialto\u2019s superb menu as not many local Italian Restaurants in Surrey offer this rare dish. And those that do \u2013 do not do it as well as Rialto!<\/p>\n
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FOR MAINS<\/p>\n
We got to chat to head chef George Lixandru about his vision for Rialto Social\u2019s hearty Italian menu.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe idea behind this new menu is to take things slowly and savour the time you have to enjoy good food. All too often people are in a rush, life is crazy, they have to work, collect kids from school and are busy with their day-to-day life. In Italian they say \u2018La Dolce Vita\u2019 which means \u2018Easy Life\u2019 or \u2018The art of doing nothing\u2019 which is how we want people to be when they visit us, slow down, relax and enjoy our good food!\u201d<\/p>\n
As George put it so eloquently the \u2018slow-cooked\u2019 Rialto \u2018Osso Buco alla Milanese\u2019 which is also his favourite on the menu – was well worth the \u2018slow cooked\u2019 wait! It was our standout main dish of the day.<\/p>\n
The Osso Buco\/Shank special (seasonally it will be either beef, lamb or veal \u2013 depending on what month you visit) is served in a rich Nonna\u2019s tomato sauce with a white wine reduction, accompanied with a saffron risotto. The meat was so tender having been slow cooked for 13 hours – with its bone marrow adding to the flavours – following it being sealed with olive oil on a hot plate with carrot, onion and celery to begin with for 2 hours. It fell off the bone and went perfectly with the fragrant saffron rice.<\/p>\n
Next up on George\u2019s recommendation we went for the \u2018Linguini\/Riso Pescatore\u2019 dish which consisted of seafood with garlic, chilli, white wine and tomato sauce on a bed of fresh linguini pasta. It was sublime \u2013 the fresh fish, herbs and egg linguini made for a perfect main \u2013 spicy with the chilli but not overbearing.<\/p>\n
There are 12 Neopolitan-style Pizzas to choose from at Rialto Social including classics like \u2018Quattro Formaggi\u2019, \u2018 Suprema Picante\u2019, \u2018Fiorentina\u2019 and \u2018Piazza Rialto\u2019.<\/p>\n
All their Artisan pizzas are made fresh to order and you can customise your pizza with extra toppings including: Chilli, garlic, olives, sweetcorn, mushroom, egg, onion, pineapple, peppers, artichokes, capers, anchovy, rocket, spinach, tuna, ham, chicken, pepperoni, beef, nduja, Parma ham, mozzarella, ricotta, goat cheese, gorgonzola for just \u00a31.75 a topping.<\/p>\n
And go for Crust Dippers: Parmesan, ketchup, mayo, BBQ, mustard, tartar, garlic butter, garlic mayo, sweet chilli, chilli flakes.<\/p>\n
Plus, from February 2026 – all pizzas can be made into 20 inches for families and larger groups.<\/p>\n
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FOR DESSERT<\/p>\n
First up we went for the classic coffee-based dessert the Rialto Social favourite of \u2018Tiramis\u00f9 Classico\u2019 – a delicate blend of espresso-kissed ladyfingers, velvet mascarpone, finished with a decorative spread of cocoa powder. It was delicious – soft, sweet with a coffee kick to boot. Well done George!<\/p>\n
Next up was the superbly presented \u2018Vanilla Panna Cotta\u2019 \u2013 a silken cream infused panna cotta with a hint of vanilla, gently set and crowned with a kiss of red berry coulis. It looked and tasted devine.<\/p>\n
Our little taster of the day \u2013 4-year-old Zeek was the chief taster of Rialto\u2019s famous homemade gelato\/ice-cream. He opted for 3 scoops – chocolate, choco-mint and pistachio and chocolate! He adored the ice-cream and finished them all within minutes of being presented his dessert. Rialto have been producing their own gelato for 25 years with over 60 flavours in total there is indeed a wide-range for you to test when you visit! The flavours are brought in seasonally with 15 ice-creams on offer at any one time. You are definitely spoiled for choice. Good luck getting through them all \u2013 we are trying too!<\/p>\n
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IN SUMMARY<\/p>\n
Rialto Social\u2026 where authentic Italian cuisine meets modern social dining.<\/p>\n
Experience the warmth of Italian hospitality in the heart of Dorking.<\/p>\n
You will not be disappointed.<\/p>\n
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CONTACT<\/p>\n
Rialto Social<\/p>\n
45 Dene Street<\/p>\n
Dorking, Surrey<\/p>\n
RH4 2DW<\/p>\n
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Tel: 01306 742885<\/p>\n
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Email:<\/p>\n
dorking@rialtolounge.co.uk<\/p>\n
info@rialtosocial.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n
Web: www.rialtosocial.co.uk<\/p>\n
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