Location: Poole
Top Restaurants in Poole
Best European food near Poole, England, United Kingdom
Best European restaurants nearby. Discover the best European food in Poole. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for European restaurants near you.. Coordinates: 50°43′N 1°59′W / 50.717°N 1.983°W / 50.717; -1.983
Things to do in Poole
10. Custom House Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 326 reviews
One of the most iconic, and historic buildings in Poole situated directly on the stunning Poole Quay. The Custom House Cafe re-opened under new ownership/management 20th March 2018, welcoming everybody, providing refreshments, good food and good service i
Reviewed By Susan V
This café is in an ideal spot looking over the Poole Quay and it has a lovely relaxed atmosphere. So you can just chill! Good food and service. Have a great wine selection. Perfect!
9. Rick Stein
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2576 reviews
With views across the water you can enjoy a casual lunch with classic dishes such as crab salads and moules mariniere, alongside seafood dishes including dover sole meuniere, turbot hollandaise and fruits de mer.
Reviewed By davidlT6432KJ
Saturday lunch and it did not disappoint.The staff were brilliant, very welcoming and knowledgeable. As you would expect the food was top dollar; beautifully prepared and served, it was just an amazing dining experience. My only slight gripe was the cheeseboard; for the price charged i felt the portions could and should have been slightly greater than each serving would only fit on one cracker.However, this was minor. A truly great culinary delight
8. La Lupa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 529 reviews
Reviewed By TwoDividedByZero
Found this place by chance one rainy August weekday evening while on holiday with our 12 and 14 year olds in the area. We were lucky to find that they had tables available. Other people there were a large family group celebrating something, and a few couples who also seemed to be regulars, and according to their website the restaurant seems to have been there for around 40 years now.It's very traditional inside, in a late 80s/early 90s way - but I liked this retro feel! As soon as we entered, the staff greeted us warmly. It looks small from the street, but there is plenty of room further back in the restaurant, down a corridor you can't see from the street, and I think upstairs. Spacing between tables was reasonable.The menu options were very good and absolutely delicious. My son had the garlic bread with cheese as a starter, and I tried some and found it was the best we have had anywhere. For vegetarians I can highly recommend the arancini to start, as these were incredibly tasty - however the arancini balls were simply huge, and came with a salad, and so it was like a main course in size!Moving on to the mains, I had the delicious tagliatelle al fungi, and hubby had spaghetti con polpette, both of which were very good and we polished off, though feeling very full from the starters! Our children had pizzas - and these again were huge! I think they were the largest individual pizzas I have ever seen! They have very healthy appetites and no longer need a children's menu in restaurants, but they could not finish these! Apparently smaller ones are available on request, perhaps on a children's menu, and they both said they would request this smaller size if we visited again. Even for an adult the pizza size would have been too large, especially with starters beforehand.We didn't, and indeed couldn't, have desserts - we were far too full!However, despite the overly large portions, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal, felt that the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and that it was just a comfortable place to 'be'. We felt valued as customers.We actually considered returning on the next evening, the last night of our stay, but tried another nearby Italian as a change, which we subsequently regretted as it was nowhere near as good! When next in the area this restaurant is definitely somewhere we would wish to return. Thank you.
7. Banana Wharf Poole
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1035 reviews
Reviewed By JadeK369
Nice food canât complain about that, staff are nice apart from one or two grumpy waitresses and the toilets werenât very clean or tidy. I only noticed today that the change they gave me after paying was an old £5 note... found out when I went to pay for something today and got refused! Didnât even think to check at the time as busy with baby. So banana whalf ... please check what money your taking as now I have to go to a bank to get it changed.
6. Storm Fish Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 705 reviews
Poole's only fisherman owned restaurant.. Committed to using the finest fresh, local and sustainable produce, Fisherman Pete opened STORM in 1998. Serving the finest fish and shellfish (and our award winning Poole Oysters) from the south coast - cooked wi
Reviewed By MargaretM229
Only me and my 2 friends and one other couple on a Thursday evening at 7.30. Waitress was lovely, professional and helpful. Unfortunately the food was not as described in the menu. Lobster covered in a garlic sauce. Couldnât taste the lobster. We were told the menu would reflect this in the future and despite being given a free desert( which we would not have ordered as weâd had starters) we will not visit again. This is your second review and this response is for the benefit of other diners. Following your initial review I held a staff meeting to discuss your comments.You visited us having been gifted a voucher by one of our staff/friends. You praised your starters and cleaned the plates, you all devoured every bit of your main course and said you enjoyed the service. You commented that you did not like that your lobster had garlic butter (you are correct in saying that it was not in the description of Whole Dorset blue lobster, fries and salad ) therefore we offered a replacement, you declined and ate the lot. You were then given a free dessert which you also devoured. No comments were made regarding any hint of dissatisfaction other than your comment regarding not expecting garlic butter and as I said, you declined a replacement and ate every last scrap. We work really hard because we're so passionate about what we do. On the occasion that we get it wrong (it does happen from time to time) we hold our hands up and do everything we can to put it right. Every member of the team puts their heart and soul into creating the best possible experience. If you wish to discuss further you can reach me on 01202674970. Though one thing we can agree on is that you should not visit us again. Katie
5. Crown Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 501 reviews
RESTAURANT AND BAR SERVING DELICIOUS HOMEMADE ,SEASONAL CONTEMPORARY BRITISH CUISINE ,WITH CLASSIC INFLUENCES , A HISTORICAL LOCATION IN THE HEART OF OLD TOWN POOLE .With an array of Artisan Gins, real ales a Mussel treasury ,with a lovely Sunny courtyard
Reviewed By 805dexter
Turned up without booking and they were able to accommodate girls serving very nice and made us feel at home went for starters of scallops and mains of sea bream and shepherds pie both with veg cooked perfectly and nice and hot could not manage a pudding as two courses were enough definitely recommend the menu had so much to choose from from basic to fancy this was the best meal we had whist in poole due to quality of food and serviceThankyou for taking the time to write such a positive review. Glad that you enjoyed the food and Service we provide at the Crown and hope to see you again on future visits.Kind regards Sean and The Team.
Where to eat French food in Poole: The Best Restaurants and Bars
4. Bingley's Bistro
Overall Ratings
5 based on 511 reviews
We serve fabulous homemade food, locally sourced where we can. Our menu will change with availability of fresh ingredients and we offer a small select wine list and bar. We are set in an historic Grade II listed Tudor building which was once owned by a we
Reviewed By jayceek2013
My partner and I booked the last table last night for our dinner so a heads up to make reservation in advance to dine here!We were served by Susan who was very attentive to our needs and we had amazing starters of scallops and of smoked salmon which was absolutely gorgeous as you the woody smokey scent just fill your senses and nostril as you have a piece of the salmon in your mouth! Sensational! The scallops were done well and tender with delicious sauce.Our mains were their famous braised pork crackle and lamb. Both were absolutely amazing! Highly recommended to try them.Our dessert was no less impressive with the passion fruit and the dark chocolate.On paying our bill we were given their home made dark chocolate which was delicious too!Truly a great culinary experience last night and would recommend it to anyone! Thank you for your kind review. The Bingley's Team are really pleased that you enjoyed your dining experience with us. It was our pleasure to meet and serve you both.
3. Isabel's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 730 reviews
Fine Dining Restaurant with romantic individual booths, private dining room, lounge bar serving cocktails and arbor with Bar de Jardin for al fresco dining. Catering for life's special occasions. Corporate / Private Dining Room. Garden parties with BBQ fo
Reviewed By Luca C
After a long journey to arrive for our mini break we were hungry. I had the duck l orange for main, was succulent and delicious. My boyfriend had cider cooked ham and loved it. We then shared a cheese board. Great wine and serviceThanks for visiting us on your trip., we hope you had a lovely time and safe trip home and hope you will visit us again on your next trip yo the South Coast,
2. Karma Mediterranean Grill & Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 857 reviews
Reviewed By moses_karibu
Staying locally, this turned up on TripAdvisor so we tried it out. Warmly welcomed into this Middle Eastern type restaurant with a 1970âs look. Hummus was superb and served with delicious home made bread. Hadnât had a Moussaka for years, so tried that. Simply superb, rich and flavoursome, best ever! Really nice friendly environment with staff who seemed to are about the food the serve. Thoroughly recommended.
1. The Guildhall Tavern
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1705 reviews
Reviewed By William A
We were taken by family who said before that it was one of their favourite restaurants anywhere! We were not disappointed. Friendly, beautifully decorated, and the food is superb. Lovely atmosphere, busy and frankly better quality and service than it's more famous restaurant competitor round the corner in Sandbanks. Would definitely return next time we are in Poole.
