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.
John Weller
Been before love it friendly staff and good delicious food..
Michael
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.
Nicola Sweeney
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.
Clint Pinto
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.
Marc Haines
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.
Jan S
Enjoyed coffee club visit this morning. As well as the lovely coffee, the pastries are delicious. Great service as ever.
Nick De Souza
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. :)
Lisa Perks
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.
Jackie Clay
The Sunday lunch was amazing, the best roast we have had. Good value for money too considering the quality of the food!
As always a superb Sunday lunch with a great range of wines.The staff and management really take care of you.Recommended !!!
Sandra Peet
Great food.
Dave Cross
Great restaurant and good food would
Liz Hutchings
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 ???
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.
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.
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.
Enjoyed coffee club visit this morning. As well as the lovely coffee, the pastries are delicious. Great service as ever.
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. :)
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.
The Sunday lunch was amazing, the best roast we have had. Good value for money too considering the quality of the food!
Restaurantji Recommends
As always a superb Sunday lunch with a great range of wines.The staff and management really take care of you.Recommended !!!
Great food.
Great restaurant and good food would
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 ???
Lovely