Just metres away from the sparkling waters of Poole Quay, La Lupa 3 is an authentic Italian restaurant located in the 18th-Century Yeatman's Old Mill. Owned and run by Giacomo and Jeannette Grosso, the restaurant takes its name from the wolf in the myth of the founding of Rome that, as legend has it, nurtured Romulus and Remus. Offering a range of traditional favourites as well as regional specialities from all over Italy, the menu reflects head chef Giacomo's lifetime of expertise in Italian cooking.

Originally from the Piedmont region, Giacomo has crafted a delectable menu that combines dishes such as crespelle alla ricotta e spinachi - homemade Italian pancakes filled with ricotta cheese and spinach, topped with a light Béchamel and tomato sauce and oven baked - with perennial Italian favourites like meatballs with linguine. All are substantial, all are delicious and all are to be savoured in the warm and friendly atmosphere of La Lupa 3.

As if the array of pasta, pizza and meat options wasn't enough, there's also plenty for seafood lovers to get excited about; the antipasti menu offers delights such as gamberoni all'aglio - king prawns cooked in a garlic, white wine and lemon sauce - whilst fishy main courses include monkfish saltimbocca - succulent monkfish wrapped in Parma ham and drizzled with a balsamic dressing. Alongside all this you'll find an interesting and extensive wine list that ensures you'll find just the right bottle for your meal.

As well as a lunchtime special menu - pizza and salad or pasta and garlic bread for just £4.99 - La Lupa 3 also offers an excellent takeaway service for pasta as well as pizza. Take home some penne alla Lupa, cooked with the restaurant's very own sauce, or find a quiet spot on the quayside to enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean in this idyllic part of the UK.