Lovely atmosphere, great service and brilliant food.
Shirley Allison
First class experience time and time again. For years I've been visiting this magnificent restaurant due to it's most divine delicious dishes and relaxed atmosphere. An absolute gem of a place and the food is truly scrumptious!
Simon Barker
The best Italian we’ve tried in Poole. Great food, delicious flavours, big portions, wonderful service and the best value, about half what you’d expect to pay in a typical Italian restaurant. We will be back.
Kate Jones
Best Italian food I’ve ever had! It’s was delicious and good prices! Thank you, I’ll definitely be back
Samantha Avery
Popped down for a work xmas lunch.It was busy when we got there but they were still prompt to take orders, serve food and drinks and did so pleasantly.We paid in several different ways with no impatience from staff.The food was great (really tasty) for everyone with decent servings and reasonably priced.No complaints, only praise for this place.Will go again.
Martin Harvey
The wife and I went here for a date night and thoroughly enjoyed it.We had dough balls and mushroom ciabatta to start which were delicious and then we both had Arrabbiata for main which was packed with veg and had a lovely kick to it.The service was attentive and very friendly and we found the price at the end very reasonable.We have already talked about when our next visit will be.
Hajnal Gyore
We had a good time definitely I will going back...
Dorsettled
A hidden gem. Lovely food with generous portions. Nice “specials” offered. Attentive staff. Wine not too pricey. Definitely will return.
OdieUK
I’ve walked past Ginalis a number of times going from the quay to the dolphin. Finally managed to make a booking for Saturday night for four mates. Located in the precinct, a beautiful old Georgian building that in a different life was probably a posh solicitors. The first thing you notice in the main dining area is how well spaced the tables are. No scrunched up and bashing chairs. Space with a capital S ! Service was with a happy smile by the two efficient young ladies. The best starter for us by far were the dough balls. So tasty! All four of us had the lobster pasta with prawn sauce. The pasta was yummy but for me a little less sauce. And for desert…the tiramisu is dreamy! The prices are very reasonable and what a delight that all deserts were just £5.75! Would we go again. SI!
rkrobinson61
Excellent service lovely restaurant food fantastic. Don’t say this very often but they could charge more. Best food and value in town. Friends recommended it from years ago and it is still excellent. Seafood spaghetti amazing, would recommend the garlic dough balls with red onion and mozzarella for starters, lasagne also very good and desserts were fantastic. We booked for 6.30 as they close a bit earlier than some restaurants but definitely worth a walk into the high street for this experience.
Competitive prices, warm atmosphere, great decor, and also greeted with a smile every time. This was bursting with flavour and freshly prepared. Considering the prices, it is the best Italian in Poole, Dorset, UK.
The Quilting Tour Guide
A really good, full pizza of very generous proportion and size. The server Evie, was so lovely, kind and attentive. All in all, a really good lunch at a way better a price than we could have imaginged. Great value, great service, great food. We'll be back.
AttitudeAdjuster
We wanted somewhere for a supper before a visit to The Lighthouse. I called and booked our table which was easy and we were warmly welcomed. The menu is very reasonable and we really enjoyed our pasta. I'd certainly come here again.
Curiosity04316735467
just amazing nothing to fault love coming here never disappoints one of my favs see you soon many thanks Mandy x
Fiona Heath
Beautiful courtyard to enjoy the most amazing meal. Highly recommend the scallop and prawn tagliatelle from the specials board. The garlic bread smelled wonderful from the next table and was confirmed as being the best. Hope lots of people visit because it would be a shame to lose another independent restaurant from our high street. Thank you.
Lovely atmosphere, great service and brilliant food.
First class experience time and time again. For years I've been visiting this magnificent restaurant due to it's most divine delicious dishes and relaxed atmosphere. An absolute gem of a place and the food is truly scrumptious!
The best Italian we’ve tried in Poole. Great food, delicious flavours, big portions, wonderful service and the best value, about half what you’d expect to pay in a typical Italian restaurant. We will be back.
Best Italian food I’ve ever had! It’s was delicious and good prices! Thank you, I’ll definitely be back
Popped down for a work xmas lunch.It was busy when we got there but they were still prompt to take orders, serve food and drinks and did so pleasantly.We paid in several different ways with no impatience from staff.The food was great (really tasty) for everyone with decent servings and reasonably priced.No complaints, only praise for this place.Will go again.
The wife and I went here for a date night and thoroughly enjoyed it.We had dough balls and mushroom ciabatta to start which were delicious and then we both had Arrabbiata for main which was packed with veg and had a lovely kick to it.The service was attentive and very friendly and we found the price at the end very reasonable.We have already talked about when our next visit will be.
We had a good time definitely I will going back...
A hidden gem. Lovely food with generous portions. Nice “specials” offered. Attentive staff. Wine not too pricey. Definitely will return.
I’ve walked past Ginalis a number of times going from the quay to the dolphin. Finally managed to make a booking for Saturday night for four mates. Located in the precinct, a beautiful old Georgian building that in a different life was probably a posh solicitors. The first thing you notice in the main dining area is how well spaced the tables are. No scrunched up and bashing chairs. Space with a capital S ! Service was with a happy smile by the two efficient young ladies. The best starter for us by far were the dough balls. So tasty! All four of us had the lobster pasta with prawn sauce. The pasta was yummy but for me a little less sauce. And for desert…the tiramisu is dreamy! The prices are very reasonable and what a delight that all deserts were just £5.75! Would we go again. SI!
Excellent service lovely restaurant food fantastic. Don’t say this very often but they could charge more. Best food and value in town. Friends recommended it from years ago and it is still excellent. Seafood spaghetti amazing, would recommend the garlic dough balls with red onion and mozzarella for starters, lasagne also very good and desserts were fantastic. We booked for 6.30 as they close a bit earlier than some restaurants but definitely worth a walk into the high street for this experience.
Restaurantji Recommends
Competitive prices, warm atmosphere, great decor, and also greeted with a smile every time. This was bursting with flavour and freshly prepared. Considering the prices, it is the best Italian in Poole, Dorset, UK.
A really good, full pizza of very generous proportion and size. The server Evie, was so lovely, kind and attentive. All in all, a really good lunch at a way better a price than we could have imaginged. Great value, great service, great food. We'll be back.
We wanted somewhere for a supper before a visit to The Lighthouse. I called and booked our table which was easy and we were warmly welcomed. The menu is very reasonable and we really enjoyed our pasta. I'd certainly come here again.
just amazing nothing to fault love coming here never disappoints one of my favs see you soon many thanks Mandy x
Beautiful courtyard to enjoy the most amazing meal. Highly recommend the scallop and prawn tagliatelle from the specials board. The garlic bread smelled wonderful from the next table and was confirmed as being the best. Hope lots of people visit because it would be a shame to lose another independent restaurant from our high street. Thank you.