Poole. 55 entries mapped.
The food is beautifully presented with standout items like succulent chicken and great side dishes. Diners enjoy a pleasant environment complementing their meal. Service is consistently described as great and attentive.
Penn Hill Ave, Poole BH14 9NB
Patrons repeatedly praise the excellent food, specifically highlighting the 'elite pizza'. The venue is accommodating, with staff able to find quieter tables for guests who need them. The management is exceptionally helpful and accommodating to special requests.
44 Haven Rd, Canford Cliffs, Poole BH13 7LP
Fresh, beautifully presented dishes with generous portions are a recurring theme. The dining area feels calm, neat, fresh, and authentically welcoming. Staff are consistently praised for being warm, attentive, and timely.
349-351 Ashley Rd, Poole BH14 0AR
Diners rave about the superb food, singling out the excellent mussels. The restaurant provides an enjoyable setting for a satisfying meal. The service is described as great, making guests look forward to returning.
106 Penn Hill Ave, Poole BH14 9NA
The Chinese takeaway is highly praised for its amazing taste, lovely food, and good portions. A welcoming and familiar environment where staff remember regular customers. The staff, particularly the kitchen team, are noted for being lovely and incredibly friendly.
119 Parkstone Rd, Poole BH15 2PB
Generous portions of delicious, fresh, and perfectly balanced falafel wraps are highly recommended. A casual spot perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. Service is provided by caring and attentive individuals.
66A High St, Poole BH15 1DA
Diners praise the big portions of hot, nice-tasting dishes packed with flavour, such as fresh calamari and gnocchi. A somewhat posh setting that still offers good value. Servers are noted to be very attentive, polite, and deliver good customer service.
7 The Quay, Poole BH15 1HJ
The food and iced coffees are really good, with an amazing gluten-free menu available. The atmosphere is generally welcoming, though the upstairs area can sometimes be uncomfortably cold due to air conditioning. Service is very friendly and accommodating. The pricing is considered a bit high, and the upstairs seating area has been noted as too cold.
8-9 Falkland Square, Poole BH15 1ER
The sushi is considered some of the best locally, beautifully presented and very fresh. The restaurant features amazing decor and serves as a fantastic date night spot. The owner and staff are generally friendly and approachable, though food can sometimes take a long time to arrive. Prices are considered excessive by some, and long waits for food have been reported.
1 Bournemouth Rd, Poole BH14 0EF
The food is amazing, offering big portions at very reasonable prices. A great atmosphere makes it an ideal spot for group gatherings and treats. Service is absolutely incredible, with staff being very attentive at every stage.
372, 374 Poole Rd, Branksome, Poole BH12 1AW
The food and milkshakes are excellent, making it perfect for brunch or dinner. A stunning, chill, and relaxed venue, though seating near the door can be cold and lighting is sometimes inadequate. While some staff are super friendly and fast, others have been noted as inattentive during quiet periods. Service can occasionally be lacking when staff are distracted, and the venue can be chilly by the door.
141-143 Commercial Rd, Poole BH14 0JD
The fresh, non-greasy Thai food is frequently praised as delicious, despite some finding the portions small for the price. The restaurant features cosy, traditional decor, though the welcome can sometimes feel surprisingly cold. Service experiences are sharply divided, ranging from prompt and unobtrusive to uncomfortably rude and unwelcoming. Multiple reports of rude, unwelcoming service and small portion sizes.
20 High St, Poole BH15 1BP
The food is generally considered very good and worth waiting for, though there are isolated complaints of overcooked dishes. Loud background music can occasionally overpower the dining experience, especially when the restaurant is quiet. Service can be remarkably slow and some guests have reported a cold, inattentive reception upon arrival. Service is frequently slow, and the welcome can sometimes feel dismissive or unorganised.
7 Station Approach, Broadstone, Poole, Broadstone BH18 8AX
The beautiful food features standout dishes like incredibly tender prawns. A wonderful setting that is highly recommended for birthday celebrations. The service is great, and management deals with issues very professionally.
15 Market St, Poole BH15 1NB
The freshly fried fish and chips come in massive portions, though a few patrons have occasionally received dry or poorly cooked fish. A busy local chippy where it is often best to phone ahead to avoid the queues. Service is friendly and great, though you should expect a wait as everything is cooked to order. Occasional inconsistencies in food quality and long waits for fresh orders.
112 Bournemouth Rd, Poole BH14 9HY
Usually provides generous, hot portions of perfectly decent fish, chips, and scampi, though freshness can occasionally miss the mark. A busy and well-established takeaway spot with a loyal customer base. The staff are nice and chatty, contributing to a pleasant experience. There are isolated reports of the fish tasting stale on occasion.
The Quay, Harbourside, Poole BH15 1HJ
Food is described as absolutely amazing, flavourful, and high quality, with particularly impressive lamb dishes. The restaurant provides a great atmosphere that creates a lovely environment for dining. The waiting staff are frequently praised for being really nice and delivering brilliant service.
22 High St, Poole BH15 1BP
Guests consistently praise the amazing breakfasts, excellent hot dogs, and generally great food and drinks. The venue offers a remarkably friendly and welcoming atmosphere, often featuring music and creative events. The staff provide fantastic, warm service that extends to pup cups for dog owners.
9 Allens Ln, Poole BH16 5DA
The menu features excellent, high-quality food that is carefully prepared and beautifully presented. The dining room maintains a highly praised atmosphere that sets the tone for a perfect evening. The patron and staff are consistently welcoming, properly trained, and accommodating.
127 Penn Hill Ave, Poole BH14 9LY
The authentic Italian food features high-quality ingredients and outstanding dishes like arancini and scallops, though steak can occasionally be tough. This cosy restaurant provides a relaxed yet professional atmosphere that is perfect for special occasions. The friendly and welcoming staff deliver excellent, attentive service.
11 High St, Poole BH15 1AB
Food is cooked and presented to a high standard, delivering an excellent dining experience. The venue provides a highly enjoyable setting suitable for celebratory dinners. The staff are attentive, combining speed with good humour to look after guests.
Bank Chambers, 7-8 Penn Hill Ave, Poole BH14 9NB
The freshly cooked food features unusually crispy batter and good portion sizes, though some feel it is a bit pricey. A cheerful and welcoming local chippy where staff are happy to chat and show gratitude for custom. Service is remarkably quick and staff are consistently described as brilliant.
81 Coles Ave, Hamworthy, Poole BH15 4HJ
The Thai menu offers a good variety of delicious dishes with highly praised flavours. The restaurant provides a warm and inviting environment for its guests. Service is described as faultless, with staff being prompt, attentive, and friendly.
292 Sandbanks Rd, Lilliput, Poole BH14 8HX
Diners consistently praise the excellent and delicious Italian food. This small Italian restaurant at the beginning of the harbor offers a classic and welcoming environment. The experienced staff are very friendly, attentive, and deeply appreciated by returning customers.
La Lupa Ristorante, The Quay, Poole BH15 1HA
While the setting is beautiful, some guests report that the food is not particularly great. The venue boasts perfect views across to the Purbecks and the Wareham channel from its decking area. Non-members have experienced rude service and frustrating communication regarding table availability. Service towards non-members can be dismissive and confusing.
45 Lake Dr, Poole BH15 4DT
The food features fresh fish with crunchy batter and generous portions, particularly on the lunch menu. The restaurant overlooks Poole Bay, though some diners have reported uncomfortably cold temperatures and occasional staff arguments in the dining area. While the staff are generally polite and friendly, some guests have experienced long waits for their food. The dining room can be uncomfortably cold, and service speeds are sometimes slow.
Lifeboat Quay, Poole BH15 1LS
The food is spectacular and authentic, served in generous portions. This family restaurant provides a wonderful, authentic, and comfortable dining environment. The team offers very welcoming, friendly, and consistently great service.
129 Parkstone Rd, Poole BH15 2PB
The sushi is consistently fresh, tasty, and offered at very reasonable prices. The restaurant maintains a straightforward setting focused on delivering consistent sushi. Service is efficient, supporting an excellent value-for-money experience.
291 Wallisdown Rd, Poole BH12 5BT
While some praise the big portions and fresh taste, others report disappointing quality, such as hard burger buns and soggy batter. A popular local takeaway where parking can be a challenge due to limited spaces out front. Customer service is highly inconsistent, with severe complaints about slow preparation, lost orders, and sudden cancellations. Frequent complaints about excessively slow service, lost orders, and occasional poor food quality.
4, Bank Chambers, Penn Hill Ave, Poole BH14 9NB
The kitchen delivers good food with generous portion sizes. The venue operates primarily as a straightforward, functional takeaway or quick-service spot. Orders are prepared quickly and efficiently.
131 Parkstone Rd, Poole BH15 2PB
The Thai dishes are frequently described as absolutely lovely and superb. The restaurant features a nice, visually impressive setting that creates a great night out. While many guests praise the attentive and polite staff, a few have experienced abrupt service and a lack of acknowledgement upon entering.
40-42 High St, Poole BH15 1BT
The menu features outstanding breakfasts and nicely spiced dishes that consistently impress. The venue offers a great quayside location with window tables providing excellent views of the harbor activity. The staff are super friendly, accommodating to dietary needs, and maintain great hospitality even under pressure.
Seaway House, The Quay, Poole BH15 1HJ
While many praise the delicious pizzas, a few reviewers have noted basic or sparsely used ingredients. This is a brilliant, family-friendly little gem located in the heart of the old town and harbor. The staff are lovely and reliably friendly.
12 High St, Poole BH15 1BP
Diners praise the delicious, consistently hot food, highlighting fresh naan and generous vegetable portions. Operating primarily as a reliable takeaway, the venue offers a straightforward, functional atmosphere. The service is notably quick, often delivering orders faster than expected.
Quay spice, 38 High St, Poole BH15 1BT
The curries, including the lamb and prawn dishes, are highly praised for their generous meat portions, perfect spice levels, and lack of excess oil. A lovely and welcoming environment with the added bonus of easy nearby parking. Front-of-house service is great, and takeaway deliveries arrive quickly and piping hot.
402 Ashley Rd, Poole BH14 0AS
While some find the food amazing, others note the steaks lack authentic charcoal flavour and the ribs are average. Reviewers appreciate the very good atmosphere and friendly staff presence. Service can be noticeably slow, particularly during the bottomless ribs promotion. Service delays and inconsistent meat preparation have been recurring issues during busy periods.
D26a, Dolphin Quays, Poole BH15 1HH
While many enjoy gorgeous food and drinks, some guests have experienced poorly prepared items like cold mushy peas and improperly shucked oysters. The restaurant boasts fabulous views and a lovely atmosphere that makes for a great dining setting. The service is a point of contention, with a mix of super friendly staff and noticeably slow or unacceptable service experiences. Inconsistent food preparation and occasionally poor service distract from the premium setting.
10-14 Banks Rd, Sandbanks, Poole BH13 7QB
The kitchen serves decent, quality food using local ingredients, with notably good gluten-free options and fantastic breakfasts. The venue provides a relaxing atmosphere with beautiful sea views, though the outdoor seating can get chilly. Service is often described as slow, and guests frequently express dissatisfaction with the automatic service charges. Automatic service charges on coffee and slow service speeds are common frustrations.
Pinecliff Rd, Branksome Park, Poole BH13 6LP
Diners thoroughly enjoy the exceptionally tasty, high-quality food. The restaurant boasts a great atmosphere that makes it a highly recommended venue. The amazing staff provide excellent service throughout the dining experience.
25, Dolphin Quays, Poole BH15 1HH
Diners rave about the absolutely delicious, faultless food and high-quality menu offerings. The bistro offers an intimate and highly praised setting, especially during their special themed supper clubs. The service is exceptionally attentive and completely faultless, leaving guests eager to return.
14 High St, Poole BH15 1BP
The food is highly praised as absolutely delicious, with massive portions and a standout lamb massaman curry. A cheerful and authentic Thai dining spot in Poole's old town. The loveliest staff provide fantastic, on-point service from start to finish.
18 High St, Poole BH15 1BP
The indoor menu features excellent, fresh fish with good portion sizes, though the outdoor pizza base has disappointed some. The venue offers amazing views and an enjoyable, sunny atmosphere for families. While often friendly and attentive, the service can occasionally feel stressed, rude, or unwelcoming. Staff attitude can be inconsistent, occasionally feeling stressed or snappy.
Turks Ln, Poole BH14 8EW
While some diners enjoy top-tier dishes like the Coquille St Jaques, others find the food underwhelming for the price. The restaurant features a nice vibe and a generally warm, welcoming environment. Staff are highly praised for being attentive, courteous, and very helpful, even at short notice. Some guests feel the food does not always justify the premium pricing.
1 High St, Poole BH15 1AB
While the moussaka is a major draw for some, others find the menu limited and occasionally missing key ingredients. An authentic Greek restaurant that can sometimes feel unbelievably quiet and lacking in atmosphere. The owner is very friendly and helpful with pre-orders, though the kitchen is reportedly not very accommodating for vegan diets. The restaurant can lack atmosphere when quiet, and the menu offers limited options for vegans.
110 Bournemouth Rd, Poole BH14 9HY
The food is highly regarded, with flavourful curries that many consider the best in the area. The restaurant provides a very peaceful and friendly ambiance that enhances the dining experience. Service is brilliant and welcoming, though guests occasionally experience a wait for their meals.
50 High St, Poole BH15 1BT
The kitchen delivers incredibly tasty, fresh, and truly traditional Thai cuisine. This lovely little place features a remarkably welcoming atmosphere, enhanced by the famously entertaining owner. The service is friendly, personal, and highly engaging.
5-9 New Orchard, Poole BH15 1LY
Diners consistently enjoy their meals, appreciating the high standards maintained by the kitchen. An enthusiastic welcome sets the tone for a consistently positive and enjoyable evening. The waitstaff provide great, attentive service that encourages generous tipping and repeat visits.
205 Lower Blandford Rd, Broadstone, Poole, Broadstone BH18 8DN
The food is packed with flavour and quality meat, though some find the side portions slightly small for the price. A dependable Indian takeaway operation focused on quick and efficient delivery. Service is excellent from phone call to quick, friendly delivery. Side dishes can sometimes be smaller than expected for the price.
THE CURRY GUYS, 409e Ashley Rd, Parkstone, Poole BH14 0AX
While many enjoy great food, particularly on buffet nights, some find certain dishes like the keema naan to be bland. The interior is lovely, creating a warm, relaxed, and very family-friendly vibe. The staff are remarkably friendly, polite, and welcoming. Occasional dishes are reported as bland or under-seasoned.
54-56 Commercial Rd, Poole BH14 0JT
The kitchen excels with beautifully cooked, highly flavourful dishes that stand out locally. The surroundings offer a warm, comfortable, and inviting environment. The team is noted for being exceptionally friendly and attentive to guests.
381 Ashley Rd, Poole BH14 0AT
The limited menu has faced criticism for mediocre, overpriced, and occasionally undercooked food. A nice setting offering beautiful views to enjoy alongside a coffee. The refusal to accept cash payments has frustrated some visitors. The food can be underwhelming and the cashless policy deters some guests.
Poole Pk, Poole BH15 2SF
Sunday roasts are exceptional, featuring generous sides, incredible potatoes, and standout sticky toffee pudding. The venue provides an engaging setting suitable for long-awaited and highly anticipated meals. The lovely staff deliver great service, turning fussy eaters into satisfied regulars.
16 High St, Poole BH15 1BP
The kitchen delivers excellent fish and chips, good vegan options, and high-quality coffee and breakfast. A lovely quayside location offering pleasant outdoor seating for a relaxing break. The staff provide great service to complement the beautiful setting.
Unit 18, Dolphin Quays, The Quay, Poole BH15 1HH
While the cocktails are praised, the food receives mixed reviews, with some finding it sub-par for the premium Sandbanks prices. A stylish and amazing new venue on the Sandbanks strip with a great, relaxed atmosphere. The new staff are very friendly and professional, often going above and beyond to fix any mix-ups. Food quality does not consistently live up to the high prices expected in this area.
8 Banks Rd, Sandbanks, Poole BH13 7QB
Takeaway portions are reported to be notably small, with some broths lacking flavour. It functions as an accessible local option for ordering out. Details on the in-house service are limited based on current feedback. Takeaway orders can suffer from very small portion sizes and lackluster taste.
353 Ashley Rd, Poole BH14 0AR