Bosses at an Italian company said their stores were “thriving in a competitive market” after winning a number of awards.
The Italian Group, which consists of Italian Kitchen and Italian Bakery, has stores in Wareham and Swanage.
The Italian Kitchen in Wareham Quay recently won the Business of the Year award, following on from winning Restaurant of the Year.
Head chef Shannon Richards also won the Young Entrepreneur of the Year award at the Purbeck Business Awards held at the Morem Theater in Swanage.
Owners said the restaurant is “renowned for its commitment to quality and service” with cuisine that blends British and Italian influences.
He added that the brand “has built its reputation on food quality and a focus on our customers.”
Istvan Kohazy, Group Manager of the Italian Group, said:
“These achievements are a testament to the hard work, dedication and innovation of our entire team.
“We remain committed to delivering exceptional value to our customers and positively contributing to the business environment.”
The Purbeck Business Awards, held on February 8th, will showcase and celebrate the best that the business world has to offer in the region.
