Isabel's Brasserie in Poole

Isabel's is a wonderful restaurant and one of our absolute favourites. The staff are attentive but not intrusive. They are knowledgeable and friendly. The ambience is relaxed, intimate, and beautiful. Perfect for a romantic meal, meeting up with friends or family. As for the menu; you can rest assured that whatever you choose, you will not he disappointed. The food is exquisite and beautifully presented. A veritable treasure of dining excellence.

First time visit with my daughter for a pre baby meal Cannot fault it lovely place the staff were top class the food was outstanding and plenty of it The background music made for a lovely ambiance 10/10 will be back soon I’m sure thanks guys

What a wonderful place to celebrate my mum's birthday with sublime food, fabulous customer service and a gorgeous setting- thank you!

Food wine and service were all amazing! We couldn’t fault this place. Throughly enjoyed our meal

The fish dishes are very delicate. Make sure you eat and drink very subtle flavours with all the fish dishes.

The food was absolutely exquisite, one of the best meals I’ve been eaten! Service from the manager and all waitresses was top notch, the barman’s cocktails were delicious! Great night, will definitely return as so much more to the menu! 5 ⭐️

Wines from Alsace and food pairing evening. Absolutely fantastic evening, every single course had amazing food which our party of three thoroughly enjoyed. We have been to quite a few of these evenings and as usual it didn't disappoint... Sarah and Justin and their team are the most fabulous hosts ( and Phillip and Adam the wine experts). An amazing night, thank you all.

A wonderful Sunday lunch professionally served.

Just had the best Sunday lunch in ages (22 sept 2024), the beef was excellent. The admosphere good and good service, attentive, very friendly.

The food was delicious and the staff were great.

The whole experience was disappointing. To start with, our table was at the back of the restaurant near the toilets so not the best spot. However, the most disappointing of all was the food. We ate a 3 course dinner each and I was not blown away by any of the dishes we ordered (despite the high price of such dishes). The mains were especially unsatisfactory. Both our meat dishes were very dry and the ingredients (side dishes included) seemed to have been cooked the previous days and reheated. I did not say anything at the time because it was my birthday present, my boyfriend was paying for it and I did not want him to feel bad he was paying £200 for a meal I was not enjoying. I was very looking forward to coming to this restaurant but after this experience, I don't think I will be going back.

We had been recommended this restraurant by very good friends. It did not disappoint in any way. Great atmosphere, lovely staff and really good food. Gracie, our waitress was delightful, going to extra mile for my ice cream fad. Good value too, 20% discount on fixed price menu. We also chose a bottle of Marlborough Sauvignon blanc, which was superb. Recommended.

I have given an 'average' score as the staff were pleasant and attentive and it was a busy evening. Almost impossible to hear what people at our table were saying due to the music (which was turned down after a while). The food, though was disappointing and, in my estimation, overpriced. A small dish of practically raw vegetables accompanied our various main meals and a meagre portion of chips.

Burlesque night, what an absolute joy. Entertainment was brilliant, and food was as good as ever. Well worth the money. We will tell everyone about this night for many a time.

Wonderful 3 course menu... Lots of fresh food beautifully cooked... Yum 😋

I cannot thank Isabelle’s and Sarah (owner/manager) enough. It was my dad’s 80th birthday and I couldn’t be there as I live half way around the world, so I’d called up in advance to see if I could pay for the meal as a surprise. I just thought it would be my credit card at the end with the bill, but Sarah suggested that she write a gift card from me, and she’d give it to them at the beginning of the meal. I dictated a message and Sarah made it all happen tonight. By giving it at the beginning they knew they could “push the boat out” as it was all paid for. My dad was so overcome with emotion that he couldn’t even call me to thank me (my mom texted me!) and it was such a nice surprise for him, made even nicer as they said Sarah was so kind. He’s just sent me a email so I’m sharing his actual review. “Just had a most remarkable evening. We had heard how good this place was but never been. From the moment we went in we were made to feel special, not over the top but a genuine caring approach to customers. We started with exquisite cocktails and chose a bottle of Rose to go with our two courses. The food was presented and cooked to perfection but at our age could not do justice to the quality or quantity provided. It was as your mum said our best meal out ever, some statement.”

Food and service excellent. Nice selection of wines. Not a big fan of the wooden seater booths, preferred sitting in open space but that’s only my preference. Everything was great.

Absolutely amazing meal, such efficient staff, presentation of courses is fabulous, and all perfectly cooked, delicious and some things on the menu that you don't see often such as lemon posset. Great atmosphere so warm and welcoming, definitely be returning again so can highly recommend

Fantastic food and service. Sarah was a wonderful host and staff could not have been more attentive. They do wine tasting evening, burlesque evenings , cocktail making and daytime french lessons so will consider coming back and trying the event evening

Wow! Amazing meal at Isabel’s. Food and service are fantastic. Definitely recommend for a special occasion.

This is mine and my partners favourite restaurant. Everything is always so good. The menu changes so it feels fresh, the service feels really personal and the food......we've never had a bad meal. Highly recommend to anyone.

Lunch at Isabel's. Friendly welcome on arrival. The restaurant is very comfortable. The food is delicious and well presented and the staff are friendly and attentive. Great, extensive drink choice. All in all, it was a very pleasant experience and extremely good value. We will definitely visit again for lunch and evening dining.

First time eating and drinking at the new location. Wonderful modern french chic decor. Very cosy vibe. Great selection of wines. Perfect hosts and terrific french/Anglo inspired menu. Will definitely be back for more.

I love Isabel’s! I’ve been to this restaurant many times and always amazing food, with a special atmosphere and brilliant service. Can definitely recommend!

It claims to be a Fine Dining French Restaurant. It would appear that they have no idea what they are like in France whereas we do. The waitresses made a series of gaffs throughout the evening which was not encouraging. Bread is charged for, not included and brought automatically. The main courses come without any vegetables, they are extra. Although there is a choice of vegetable this was not brought to our notice, we were unable to make a choice. Certainly not to high enough standard to be worth travelling 10 miles each way to visit.

I have been wanting to come to Isabel’s for a very long time, as it had reopened close to me! Me and my partner got the chateabriand and it was cooked to perfection 👌. The sides it came with were dauphinois potatoes, celeriac mash, fries and seasonal veg it was really delicious however I feel the veg could have been better seasoned. Although it says it comes with desert we opted for a cheese board as we are savoury people the cheese was delicious (when is it not!😂). The 2019 Malbec that was pared went very well if you are a red drinker. As as a nightcap I went for an espresso martini and it was really lovely and chilled very well. The service was really great and not over the top. Overall a really lovely meal for a special occasion. We will most definitely be back. 9.5/10

Did not disappoint. Booked for anniversary meal. From the warm friendly welcome, drinks in the bar, through to the meal, everything was excellent. Food simply delicious and well presented. Service friendly and professional.

We were very impressed with the food and the service at Isabel's Brasserie. Lovely menu with more choices than usual for a vegetarian and a great selection for meat eaters. I have some food allergies and the staff took pains to ensure that I chose a meal which would be safe for me. Thank you Georgie and the chef!

Great restaurant, we were well looked after, lovely menu good choice can recommend the French Martini.

Outstanding services we did not feel rushed and the food was so tasty.

Joined some friends for a reunion tonight . As soon as we entered offered canapés, drinks, food excellent , staff very friendly , good offers . A very pleasant dining experience

First time at the new Isabel's. Every bit as good as the original. Food was fantastic and service and feel is second to none. Still our number one place.

Great food, service and atmosphere - recommended!

My all time favourite restaurant, lovely ambience with excellent food and service.

Restaurant described as modern French but couldn't help feeling it was anything but. Decor seemed very dated and dark. Whole place lacked atmosphere, no vibe French or otherwise, which is a pity as its a good sized venue. Food was well presented and tasty - went for 2 course menu - portions very generous so no room for dessert. Had hoped to have crepes suzette but glad I resisted as saw it served to someone else as it was a meal in itself!! Service attentive and desperate to please but they're let down by the lack of ambiance and outdated portion sizes. Needs updating in every respect. Sorry.

Fantastic food and friendly, efficient staff. It's not cheap, but it's well worth it for an occasional treat 😋

Amazing place !!! Food was incredible , cocktails were perfect and staff were so friendly , welcoming and had so much personality. Highly recommend.

Very noisey when we were there on a Friday night. Nice atmosphere Parking was a short walk away.

A charming restaurant with excellent food. The goats cheese & beetroot starter was amazing. The staff were friendly & professional. Not from this area but would definitely go there again.

Food was fantastic. Well presented as well as very tasty. The staff very well presented and professional, but not to the point of feeling stiff. They were very warm and charming. The staff were worried we would be cold so put on extra heaters (I felt the temperature was pleasant but I appreciate the attention they paid) The restaurant itself felt very stylish but also cosy. No service charge was automatically added (but is for groups of 6+ apparently) which I appreciated. I don't mind tipping for good service and happily did, but resent the assumption from many higher end restaurants that it's okay to add an optional charge to the bill by default.

Stunning meal and welcome. Tiny bit slow attention between courses but was very busy. Definitely be back.

Food r so nice and melts my mouth. The first time I had 3 course. Service is very good friendly especially they r deaf awareness. They try to sign and very helpful. I am very appreciated. We ll definitely go back again.

We visited the restaurant to celebrate our anniversary. A warm welcome and a great atmosphere. Excellent steaks and side dishes , loved the parsnip puree. A fantastic dining experience, special thanks to Evie, friendly and attentive. Would highly recommend this restaurant.

The food was excellent but to be honest if they want to compete at that price point they need to improve the service. Young waiting staff leaning right over the table to clear and serve. You don't lean over tables, you walk around. They took away the knives as the men were having steaks but eventually we had to go and ask for steak knives as they didn't turn up. Same for dessert spoons. The water we requested didn't turn up either. Basically having to continuously ask for everything more than once. Also it was freezing in there. Shame as the food was lovely. but you need to train your staff properly and crank up the heating.

Been before love it friendly staff and good delicious food..

The food was good quality and well presented. Staff and owner were very Nice. Did not have a menu outside the restaurant on a busy high street location.

Took my mum for Mother’s Day and wow what a fabulous meal we had at lunch. Food just Devine, big shout out to the chef and staff attentive and welcoming. Great job the whole team.

We have just enjoyed a wonderful evening, the staff (management take note) two chaps and a lady were a credit to your team. 10/10, without doubt will be returning.

My first anniversary was well spent at Isabel’s, this establishment lives up to the reputation and it was a fine recommendation by a colleague of mine. The steaks were prepared to perfection and I can confidently say, their steaks are amongst the best in Dorset. The ambience is warm, welcoming and the service is simply superb. I want to give a big shoutout to Pietro and Danielle for taking good care of us and making our special day really special.

It was a wonderful evening. The staff were extremely friendly and knowledgeable, but more importantly, sincere in caring for our specific needs. The cocktail and wine selections were great. The food was excellent. All in all, a fabulous dining experience!

I visited with a group 15 people that included family and friends for my 60th birthday party. Before the evening I met with Sarah who helped me plan the evening to ensure everything was perfect. We started the evening by having cocktails which everyone in the group said were the best they've ever had and I will definitely be going back again as there are so many to choose from. Well done to the cocktail maker who made everyone to perfection and had the task of doing 15 one after the other. The food could not be faulted with the starters, mains and desserts not only being absolutely delicious but with such generous portions. Everyone in the group thoroughly enjoyed the flavours and choices they had made. All those who had the steak including myself had never had such great steak which was cooked to each individuals requirement. A friend who had the lamb could not believe how beautiful it was cooked. A shout out must also go to the curry dish as a few people in the group had this and all agreed that the flavours and taste again were beyond expectations. I had the cheeseboard and again the quality, choice of cheeses and quantity was amazing. It seems unfair just to single out a few of the dishes that people had, but this would be more of an essay if I did. Since the evening I'm still getting messages from family and friends to say that they had the most amazing evening and that Isabel's is the best restaurant experience that they've ever had. A number travelled some distance and their only regret is that they don't live closer as they'd be coming here frequently. Sarah and the team were amazing in every way and ensured that everyone had food and drink at the same time, but also without noticing their presence. Totally a smooth operation especially dealing with such a big group. I will certainly be going back and feel privileged to have such a great restaurant locally and I wish everyone involved in Isabel's every success as they truly deserve it. Thank you

Enjoyed coffee club visit this morning. As well as the lovely coffee, the pastries are delicious. Great service as ever.

Great quality and value, especially from the mid-week set menu. Good service and spotlessly clean. Thank you very much

Isabel's is open for lunch! Highly highly recommend and want to shout from the rooftops how lucky we are to have this delicious and independently owned and unique restaurant on our doorstep! Lovely lunch. Mussels to start and the Pork Belly for main. All perfectly cooked and delicious. Plentiful sides. A delicious ginger pudding, quality coffee, friendly staff and an all round delightful lunch. Please support local and visit... You will not be disappointed! Cannot wait to go back. Thanks to all for a memorable and reasonably priced quality lunch x

This was my first visit to IB since they moved from the original site at Ashley Cross, and I went for my birthday with four friends. I used to be a chef, and I can honestly say that every single aspect of the food, service, and the fixtures/condition of the restaurant was totally amazing. The menu is quite varied, but not cluttered, just a perfect amount of choice for every palate. I will be telling everybody I know about the stunning experience, and the prices are also very realistic for this level of cuisine. To all the chefs, staff, and owner/manager, what a truly top experience and consistent level of high standards you have here. Truly wonderful. :)

Sunday lunch was absolutely wonderful. Staff were very attentive, polite and nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommended

This was my first visit to IB since they moved from the original site at Ashley Cross, and I went for my birthday with four friends. I used to be a chef, and I can honestly say that every single aspect of the food, service, and the fixtures/condition of the restaurant was amazing. The menu is quite varied, but not cluttered, just a perfect amount of choice for every palate. I will be telling everybody I know about the stunning experience, and the prices are also very realistic for this level of cuisine. No matter what dish you choose, you won't be disappointed. The food style is a formal yet relaxed 'Escoffier style' French/English affair, with plenty of flavour; butter, cream, seasoning, and garnishes are all absolutely on point. To all the chefs, staff, and owner/manager, what a truly top experience and consistent level of high standards you have here. Long may your legacy of fine food continue. Truly wonderful. :)

I was very excited to come here heard amazing things about this restaurant. We was served by a lovely women but she seemed like she wasn’t happy and that the other members of staff was quite rude to her the food overall was very basic in my opinion

Excellent meal, fine service, good company. One of the best meals I have had for some time. Food quality and presentation was good, complimented by efficient and pleasant service. This is a restaurant I will happily visit again.

Just had a wonderful 3 course meal with bottles of wine and cocktails. The food was incredible quality and generously portioned for such a high-end yet so reasonably priced meal. The service was brilliant- knowledgeable and friendly, with great banter too. The best dining experience that I've had in the area for a long time. We'll be firm regulars and have already booked for Xmas day off the back of this experience in Feb. Can't recommend enough! Thanks Sarah and team for our lovely evening.

We went for my father's birthday the food and service was excellent. Will definitely be going there again. Highly recommend.

The Sunday lunch was amazing, the best roast we have had. Good value for money too considering the quality of the food!

Roast dinners are never as good out as what you you can do from home but we were hoping for something special after having two amazing birthday celebrations before at Isabel’s, you certainly didn’t disappoint, the cauliflower cheese was the best we have tasted, so many places don’t bother with this but to me it’s not a roast without it. Belly pork was very tasty along with all the trimmings, service was excellent as always we will definitely be back, again and again and again. Thank you.

As always a superb Sunday lunch with a great range of wines. The staff and management really take care of you. Recommended !!!

The staff were lovely and attentive even though, they were really busy. The food was gorgeous and the attention to detail was great. Would definitely go again and would highly recommend this resturrant to my friends .

Thank you for amazing food and wonderful live music ,very good atmosphere and super food staff very attentive definitely coming back 🙏

Great restaurant and good food would recommend

What a great place to dine! The food was amazing. The customer service superb. Special Thanks to Sarah who managed to get us a table at the busiest time and also to the best waiter Pietro (grazie mille from Ayla and Tim). Defo recommend Isabel brasserie to everyone. If you want to have have amazing food and cosy atmosphere this is the place to go! Thank you guys, will see you soon!

There was much to enjoy when we dined here recently. Firstly we found our choices were included in the table d’hote menu at an exceptional £29.95. Secondly, some were outstanding in taste and quality. The cheese soufflé was lovely with a vibrant cheddar sauce. The Isabel’s bouillabaisse had a delicious bisque with well cooked fish, mussels and cockles. The rouille was rich with garlic - excellent. The ginger dessert was delicious too. But the vegetables which accompany the meal were too much. Really good fries were fine but then came dishes of dauphinois potatoes, puréed parsnips plus cauliflower and broccoli. Didn’t go with the bouillabaisse at all and our table struggled to accommodate all the dishes. My cheese plate continued the same theme - a reasonable quantity of good cheese but overcome with lots of biscuits, butter, grapes, cherry tomatoes, celery and chutney. Nearly a ploughman’s! I have a good appetite but less is sometimes more! Hasn’t put us off though. It’s still a good restaurant with good service and we will happily visit again. But just a bit more finesse would have brought five stars.

I wanted somewhere super special as a treat for a work colleague and Isabel’s was exactly what I was looking for! The staff are so warm and welcoming and the restaurant is incredibly chic but also cosy. We went for the 2 course lunchtime table d’hôte menu which was delicious and the highlight is definitely the enormous side dishes of veg; fries, dauphinois potatoes, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower and the most delicious parsnip mash (I’d return just for the mash!) Absolutely sublime - and I have to say extremely reasonably priced for such high end food and service. Thank you Isabel’s for making it as special as we had hoped 👏🤩🙏

I wanted somewhere super special as a treat for a work colleague and Isabel’s was exactly what I was looking for! The staff are so warm and welcoming and the restaurant is incredibly chic but also cosy. We went for the 2 course lunchtime table d’hôte menu which was delicious and the highlight is definitely the enormous side dishes of veg; fries, dauphinois potatoes, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower and the most delicious parsnip mash (I’d return just for the mash!) Absolutely sublime - and I have to say extremely reasonably priced for such high end food and service. Thank you Isabel’s for making it as special as we had hoped 👏🤩🙏

Isabel’s has an exceptional reputation and I was curious to find out whether the food would live up to those expectations. We were not disappointed, my husband and I went for a 3 course Sunday lunch today. The food was incredible and the service was...

Wonderful meal, exceptional service as always. Always recommend to family and friends for a special meal.

Excellent restaurant. Lovely food

Had a fabulous time at the cocktail masterclass. Great fun, learnt how to make fabulous drinks and had the bonus of a wonderful lunch. Great value and a special treat rolled into one.

I decided to go to Isabel's on the spur of the moment with my daughter. It was a freezing cold Wednesday night and it was good to see so many people who had braved the weather! I chose Moules Mariniere, which was the best I...

We had the most wonderful evening in such a relaxed atmosphere. The food was as delicious as always and Sarah and the Team are fantastic. Nothing is too much trouble and the service is impeccable. The menu choice is wonderful and the hardest decision to...

A fantastic Christmas outing with friends. Service, as ever, was friendly, professional, we felt well looked after. Food was so tasty, everyone enjoyed their meals. Highly recommend

Stunning restaurant and staff that can’t do enough for you. The food was beautiful and there was plenty of it! Would highly recommend.

Consistently excellent, another wonderful evening, can't wait to go back.

I booked Isabel’s for a family hen do for my sister and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Sarah was so lovely to work with and she made sure our event ran very smoothly. Sarah went above and beyond - she even coordinated phone calls...

Two visits in a month, this time with friends, and we were not disappointed! There is a buzz of anticipation around the menu choices, each combination carefully considered and executed. What’s more they taste delicious. All the staff we encountered were especially attentive, friendly and...

Saturday lunch with the girls. Food was excellent as was the service. The waitress was attentive and friendly. Menu choice was great yes, you did pay extra for the vegetables but, the choice was great and well worth paying extra for. A great experience and will definitely visit again.

I love to take my mother out to dinner and after the closure of Loch Fynne, we had struggled to find anywhere locally that matched her high standards! But Lo and Behold we have found Isabel's and are now regular and grateful customers. The food...

Myself and my husband went here for our anniversary. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. Great service and delicious food. Would definitely recommend a visit. We will be returning

Disappointed with the service. As a surprise I ordered a bottle of Champagne for my friends who were celebrating their Anniversary. When I arrived to pick them up I discovered that they hadn’t received it- their reason was they were very busy & forgot!! My...

French onion soup, lamb rum, followed by a trio of deserts. Wonderful diner. Excellent service. First bottle of Macon was corked. But no fuss as you sometime get, just changed with something different. Simple well balanced menu which is well executed. Would really recommend

What an amazing experience. Food was exceptional, service was first class and the restaurant itself is clean, comfortable and wonderfully designed.

Visited at lunchtime and had an OK meal. The food was adequate, cooked ok but not really very interesting. It lacked flair and finesse. Service was OK but the staff need to be taught how and when to pour wine. We want the restaurant to...

Lovely restaurant in a very modern setting. 5 star service, food and atmosphere. Will definitely be going again.

We were greeted warmly at the door and taken to our booth. The restaurant was full of people who were obviously enjoying their meals. Attentative staff took our drinks orders and explained the menu offerings and side dishes. All I can say was delicious food....

Exceptional service. The staff enabled my severely disabled aunt to feel comfortable in every way. The food was outstanding. NB there are two small steps at the entrance.

Absolutely fabulous meal at Isabel's today for our friends 60th Anniversary lunch, 24 of us. Food was first class and the service impeccable.

Just had another fabulous lunch here with friends. Excellent menu you with to many delicious dishes to choose from. I should just move in for a week so I can try everything on the menu. Every dish was beautifully presented and tasted great. Two people...

I went for lunch today with a friend and we both really enjoyed it. The food was superb, as was the service and general overall experience. The menu has a vast range of options to suit all tastes and the prices very reasonable considering the high quality of the food. Overall I’d really recommend it.

What a wonderful restaurant and lovely staff. We had a perfect night could not better it Thank you.

We had our companies Xmas meal at Isabelle’s today. My wife and I have been many times and thoroughly enjoyed. Our team had not been, but everyone had a fantastic meal. Looked after by kind and accommodating staff. Thank you all!

3rd time to this restaurant. Excellent cocktails. Great choice of food. Takes us 2 hours to drive here so we only come when staying in Poole. Waitress had a runny nose and looked unwell. She left part way through service which we were glad about....

Visited here today for Sunday lunch and had such an amazing time. The venue itself is lovely and intimate with some private booths. The food and service was exceptional and definitely good value for money. It’s sad to say it’s rare to find good food...

Best restaurant I have been to in a very long time. Very friendly staff and amazing food. Will definitely be returning soon.