Isabel's Brasserie in Poole

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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 .

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

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.

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

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

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 👏🤩🙏

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!

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 👏🤩🙏

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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

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...

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

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.

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!

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

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....

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

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...

From The moment we arrived I just knew it was going to be a lovely evening. We were a large group of 9 celebrating a 60th and 70th birthday. We were looked after so well by all the lovely servers, Sarah was exceptional with her...

Wonderful evening at Isabel's, delicious food, great atmosphere. Service was excellent with staff being very attentive. Would definitely recommend.

From the moment you arrived, the restaurant gives u a warm and welcoming feeling. Sarah in particular makes u feel special and nothing is too much trouble. I went for a friends birthday and the whole table were all extremely happy with their food. Definitely...

Beautiful food and surroundings I love how unique Isabelle’s is. Perfect for a special meal 💕

My husband took me here for my Birthday, it was a wonderful couple of hours severed by Pietro and Sarah, the service was brilliant, Sarah was incredibly bubbly, down to earth and fun loving, Pietro was super attentive, warm and knowledgable. was the other. We...

Lovely lovely service, very attentive waiters. Food was really nice and reasonably priced for an evening meal. Dessert was amazing! Definitely recommend the crème brûlée!

My husband took me here for my Birthday, it was a wonderful couple of hours severed by Pietro and Sarah, the service was brilliant, Sarah was incredibly bubbly, down to earth and fun loving, Pietro was super attentive, warm and knowledgable. was the other. We had a selection of Canapés bought to the table and then started with Olives, Bread, Mix Martinis (Gin, Vodka & Vermouth) as well as a bottle of Prosecco. On to our main order, to start my husband had French Onion Soup and I had the Mushroom Cassoulet, both full of rich flavour, quality ingredients and decent portion sizes. For mains I had the Tournedos Fillet Steak, cooked rare (it came it out a little more rare than I would usually have it but I’m fine with that) and my husband had the Fillet of Halibut, cooked to perfection with glistening flakes of fish, the mains came with, Puréed Parsnips, Carrots, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Fries and Dauphinois Potatoes. Delicious and SO filling, but we couldn’t go without dessert… my husband had the Trio of Desserts: Ginger Pudding, Lemon Posset, Brownie… I’m not a fan of ginger or lemon desserts so Sarah asked the kitchen if it was possible to make an alternative, she came out with Brownie, Eton Mess & Chocolate Pancake - Yum! This was a brilliant Birthday meal, thank you Sarah and Pietro for making this a memorable evening and we definitely want to return for another meal very soon!

This Restaurant has a beautiful vibe from the moment you walk in, takes you away from Penn Hill directly to France. You walk into a beautiful curated bar with fantastic staff who are knowledgeable on the French wines understanding the range of wines from grapes...

Lovely food , well presented and very flavoursome.

We have just had the most fantastic Sunday lunch at Isabel’s Brasserie. It was honestly “THE BEST” Sunday lunch out that we have eaten. Incredibly tasty and plenty of it too. The service was excellent and the Manager is amazing. Superb value for money and...

Wonderful food, fantastic service, would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone. The specials were amazing and dessert was mouthwatering!

An excellent restaurant. We really enjoyed the cocktail masterclass coupled with a 2 course lunch, it was a great insight into how much goes into their cocktails and how knowledgeable the staff are! Would definitely recommend to anyone.

Our first visit to Isabel’s with friends who were staying with us, so really wanted it to be good. It didn’t disappoint! We all,opted for the set menu, 3 courses, which was amazing value for such high quality food. All six of us polished off...

A huge welcome back. Really enjoyed our lunch. Food was amazing and top class service. Restaurant very clean and tidy. The welcome was very nice. Looking forward to coming back here again.

I used to dine at this restaurant when it was in Ashley Cross. This was my first visit to it in its new location. I'm pleased to report that the food is as good as ever. The (included) vegetable side dishes are still the best...

Lovely meal, really friendly service and fantastic evening. Really recommend this restaurant for a special occasion or an opulent treat!!

Lovely food, great service, highly recommended

Isabel's Brasserie is a reincarnation of a long established local restaurant, now closed. However it is a better restaurant than its predecessor and I enjoy all aspects of dining there. I can recommend it.

Wow, what a gem. I can’t believe I haven’t been here before! The service was so welcoming as soon as we walked in, we had a drink at the bar before dinner and were provided with a delicious round of canapés. We then had a...

Fantastic food and lots of it. Super-attentive staff. Very good atmosphere.

We enjoyed a lovely midweek dinner at Isabel’s. The staff are so friendly and made us feel incredibly welcome (as always). The chicken in wild mushroom sauce was fantastic - so tender and flavourful. We enjoyed some lovely wine too. We can’t wait to come...

This was our first midweek visit to Isabel’s and it was just as scrumptious as always. I had the tuna special, which was flavoured with lime and chilli served on a bed of stir fried vegetables (which were so fresh!) For dessert I had the...

We had a lovely time. Food was excellent, as ever. Good value for quality food. The staff were friendly and made us feel really welcome.

A truly exceptional evening meal. The service and food was fantastic. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a high quality enjoyable dining experience. My family and I are looking forward to returning.

My partner and I had a wonderful experience food and service excellent. It was a good atmosphere, staff were very friendly and attentive with the chef delivering our meals which were delicious and generous portions. I also enjoyed that we could have pre drinks in the cocktail bar. I particularly appreciated that a service charge wasn’t added to the bill. Leaving me to give a tip at my discretion, which I did.

I'm really not sure what the purpose nor reason was for the review before mine, but I would have to say there most likely is no microwave in their kitchen. Three very highly trained chef's of Michelin star quality. Isabel's Brasserie is the last gem...

Gorgeous meal with Sarah, Justin and the team. New dishes on the manu to die for and what a cocktail selection.

Second visit and cannot wait to come back. We are all so very pleased that this exceptional restaurant is local. Food was fresh, perfectly prepared with obvious passion and delicious! Well done Chefs! Entire party was happy with their choices and honestly recommend every dish....

i read the reviews and was looking forward for this the food felt like it was cooked in a microwave under cooked very disapointed.

Outstanding food cooked & presented to perfection. Service was first rate with friendly delightful staff. The ambience was very relaxing & welcoming with a mixture of booths & open tables. Absolutely delightful for any occasion. We spent a lovely evening celebrating our wedding anniversary.-Highly recommended.

SIMPLY FABULOUS IN EVERY WAY!! Food, service, cocktails, friendliness. Sunday roast is amazing- just like home cooked. The best in the area. Also love the evening meals too. A must go!

I had Sunday lunch today with my aunt Marie and we were astounded and overwhelmed by the wonderful food together and service by Sarah and her amazing team. We had the muscles, prawns, squid in garlic butter to start followed by roast beef with all...

The food at Isabel's is spot on, delicious and good value for the quality. The staff could not have been more helpful; they made a celebratory occasion so much more special with thoughtful extra additions (free!). Thank you to Gracie and the manageress, and all...

I can’t begin to recommend Isabel’s enough. The staff were so attentive and welcoming the food was just to die for and the drinks were just top tier. As soon as I stepped through the door I could feel how warm the atmosphere was. What...

Stunning meal as usual, lovely food and amazing selection of cocktails. Also they are offering a 20% discount for lunch on weekdays!