The best restaurants serving Italian food in Poole South West

Food amazing, staff attentive but not over the top, check backs done after every course. Approximately 8 tables you will need to book, we went Friday night and they had to turn people away. A hidden jewel

First time in pizzeria valona , pizza was very very nice and the staff very friendly thank you time valona

Have been meaning to visit Rob’s Filling Station for a while. Despite our late arrival everyone was very friendly and welcoming and the food was excellent, good value too. I had steak and my wife and son both had pizzas. Definitely looking forward to a return visit.

Had salted caramel and it did no disappoint, nice cone and service, great gelato five stars on all accounts, no debate whatsoever

Absolutely amazing experience! Diva serves some of the best Italian food I’ve had in the UK. The carbonara was exceptional — perfectly cooked pasta, a deliciously creamy sauce, and that authentic Italian flavour that’s so hard to find outside of Italy. The service was friendly and attentive, and the whole place has such a warm, welcoming vibe. It’s clear that the team here really cares about quality and hospitality. A true Italian experience — I’ll definitely be coming back!

We have just had an absolutely wonderful time at the Alghero restaurant this evening! Excellent food!- our meals tasted soooo good and were beautifully presented! We had a very warm welcome as well! Perfect! We will definitely be returning! Thank you so much!

We had our wedding reception at the Italian Villa at the end of July and I could not recommend this venue enough. The grounds, the food, location, everything was perfect and I didn't think having the perfect wedding was possible. The staff ensured that the wedding ran smoothly - they went above and beyond to make our day perfect, anything we asked through the booking process to the day itself was more than we expected. We came to the venue with a few extra bits to decorate some parts ourselves but Bianca took the items we brought and told us go and relax, and on seeing it the next day was just amazing how she decorated the room. Bianca really stood out to us and genuinely went out of her way to make our day amazing. The groom party was Italian and very much into their food, we received so many comments on how amazing the food was and it genuinely was so so good. A lot of guests commented on how lovely the bar staff were. Everyone at the Italian Villa were so positive and friendly. The grounds at the Italian Villa are incredible and we managed to take some lovely photos. Thank you to all those who made our day special ✨

Lovely pleasant staff in this spotlessly clean Italian cafe. The coffees and hot chocolate very good as were the pastries and focaccia bread. They have a good selection of light meals which we didn’t try but other peoples looked very interesting. Would definitely return if in the area.

We went here on Valentine’s Day staff were great and could not do enough for us and the food was excellent. We will definitely be going back

We were on holiday so went for the first time. We both had pasta for the main course. I had the spinach and ricotta cannelloni which was particularly nice. Service was very good.

We have eaten here a few times over the years when visiting relatives in the area. They are now about to move and from previous experience, we chose La Lupa to have one of our last meals in Poole. While the advertised opening hours were quite late, like many restaurants these days La Lupa would appear to have taken most of their covers earlier, and we arrived as most people were finishing their meals. We hadn't booked, but we were warmly welcomed and our lovely waiter cheerfully took our order. Although we only had a main course, we were the last to leave. While we were finishing our food the staff were sitting chatting at a table in the restaurant. In no way did we feel under pressure to pay and go so they could close for the night. My husband and I both chose from the Classic Menu - Risotto con funghi and Risotto con gamberi e zucchine and our meals were cooked to perfection. I often think that with food of this nature the amount in the bowl isn't going to sate my appetite, but this was definitely not the case at La Lupa. Both meals were plentiful and tasty. Thoroughly recommended and probably advisable to book.

Excellent food and service highly recommended.

We hosted our Wedding Reception in the beautiful upstairs space of The Oriel. I cant thank the Oriel team enough for their hard work on the day, especially Maria who worked her socks off preparing the upstairs space with all our decorations and ensuring our day ran smoothly. The food was fabulous and highly complimented by our guests. We highly recommend The Oriel if you’re needing a venue to host a reception or party because they will go above and beyond for you. Thank you guys so much for creating a very special day.

50 Years of trade, the oldest truth italian 🇮🇹-family run business in Poole Quay, The very Best! Again and again and again! This place never disappoints... Getting better and better..! 🔝🌏🚀 Lalupa Poole LaLupa-Poole What a lavish and festive evening! I can not thank enough, showing my respect and full gratitude to everything this family run business does… A truth asset of Poole area, part of Poole Quay heritage. The oldest , authentic Italian 🇮🇹 restaurant in Poole Quay, with almost 50 years of trade! THE OLDEST AND MOST AUTHENTIC ITALIAN 🇮🇹 RESTAURANT IN B.C.P. WITH ALMOST 50 YEARS AS PART OF THE POOLE QUAY HERITAGE, THE START UP POINT OF MANY ITALIANS OWNERS IN THE AREA STILL STADING , UP 🔝 🌍 AT THE VERY TOP! 1️⃣ GENUINELY FAMILY RUN, WITH AUNTIES, UNCLES , COUSINS AND-BROTHERS WORKING AS ONE, BEST HOMEMADE FOOD , COOKED FROM SCRATCH , NOT FROZEN MICROWAVED, INCLUDING PIZZA 🍕 DOUGHS , USING THE ARTISAN TRUTH AUTHENTIC CLASSIC ITALIAN STYLE, EXCEPTIONAL CHARMING,WARM YET PROFESSIONAL SERVICE WITH GREAT ATTENTION TO DETAILS , IN A COZY, CLEAN , FRESH AND RELAXED ATMOSPHERE ! MUST TRY AND SEE IT FOR YOURSELF! 🔝🌍1️⃣🇮🇹🍕❤️🙏😘🍾🥂 Thank you Family Team -La Lupa, for all your hard work, dedication, passion and commitment to be the one , giving us , local community a sense of pride and being, uplifting our lifestyle! 🙏❤️🔝🌏🌅🇮🇹1️⃣🍾🥂♾️🇬🇧

I went to this incredible Italian restaurant last Friday, and it was nothing short of amazing. The moment I walked in, I was welcomed by the mouthwatering aroma of authentic Italian food—it instantly transported me to the heart of Italy. I ordered the carbonara, and let me tell you: it was the best I’ve had in Bournemouth, hands down. Creamy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked, just like they serve it in Rome. No shortcuts, no heavy cream—just the real deal. The atmosphere, the smell, the flavors—everything felt genuinely Italian. It’s rare to find a place that gets it so right. If you're looking for an authentic Italian dining experience, this is the place. I’ll definitely be coming back!