Oriel Cafe - Poole

Very friendly staff, nice environment great tasty food.

Went there after a long day at Durdle Door and then went back to Poole to do a little crab fishing with the kids. The gentleman who greeted us was very friendly, we were seated immediately and initially opted to sit outside. As it was early evening it was getting a little chilly so the man gave the kids a nice thick warm blanket, which they kids loved. Unfortunately our youngest was still cold so we ended up inside, upstairs which again was really nice. All the meals were excellent, best meal we’ve had the 2 days we were in Dorset! Can’t fault the value given the location. Would definitely recommend and will visit again when we’re next in Poole!

A great little sound at the poole quay waterfront. we only thought of a coffee, but in a wonderful piece of carrot cake spoils everyone, generous and delicious. the personal was fast and efficient. the restaurant looked good, with an extensive day special board. toilets were clean, even luxurious. I would strongly recommend it.

Fantastic vegan menu, so much choice. my friend I went with, said that their non vegan options were delicious. the hummus was the best she ever had. I can't expect to visit again. the eating served to other tables also looked amazing. the customer service was brilliant.

The food at Oriel is consistently good, but there were a few issues during our visit. When we arrived, I mentioned that it was a birthday celebration, and it would have been nice if the staff acknowledged that with a birthday greeting. There was no confirmation or recognition of the occasion. While I don’t expect free items, we did spend a significant amount, so a small gesture would have been appreciated. Additionally, the Oriental touch of the birthday dish was a bit too salty, possibly from excessive soy sauce. When the waitress checked in on us, I provided this feedback, but I was surprised to see that it went back to the kitchen.