Inspired by a love for Mediterranean cuisine, Oriel is a family-run restaurant found on Banks Road in the heart of the Sandbanks peninsula. Take your pick from a mouth-watering specials board, gourmet burgers, stonebaked pizzas, pasta dishes and lunchtime baguettes. If you’ve been up with the larks enjoying some of the many walks on the doorstep of your Sandbanks holiday cottage, you’ll find Oriel’s breakfast menu truly irresistible – the perfect way to set yourselves up for your day’s adventures.

Overlooking Brownsea Island and Poole Harbour, Oriel on the Quay is a charming family run restaurant with a focus on Mediterranean cuisine. Within the mural-painted walls you’ll receive a warm welcome, and the views are to die for. There’s a gluten free and vegan menu as well as a specials board alongside their main menu, which features classic dishes such as stone baked pizzas, fresh pasta, and lamb Stifado to name just a few - so there’s lots of choice to whet the appetite.

The Oriel on the Quay is a family run restaurant overlooking the beautiful Poole Harbour and Brownsea Island. Tastefully decorated with hand painted murals, our experienced Chefs prepare meals fresh to order from breakfasts to evening meals and the menu is inspired by our love of Mediterranean cuisine. Our menu has something for everyone, and almost all of our dishes have substitutes to cater for vegetarians, vegan and gluten free dietary requirements upon request.

You'll find Oriel down by the quay, offering a range of dishes to suit tastes throughout the day - but it's picked up popularity as a brunch spot, too. This restaurant is well known for its fantastic view of the harbour beyond, as well as a full bar menu for those who stop later into the afternoon. It also has a gluten-free ingredient menu.

A family run restaurant overlooking the beautiful Poole Harbour and Brownsea Island. Menu offerings include breakfast granola, bacon or sausage and egg baguette. Or perhaps the English breakfast including smoked bacon, local Cumberland pork sausage, fried egg hash brown, mushrooms, baked beans, tomato and a slice of toast or fried bread.

Located on the picturesque Quay in Poole, Oriel is a hidden gem among the dining options in town. With its beautiful waterfront views and charming atmosphere, it offers a delightful experience for all who visit. Stepping inside Oriel on the Quay feels like entering another world.

Another great place to eat on this list of things to do in Poole!. Oriel On The Quay is another amazing restaurant in Poole that you should try and try if you’re in the area. My recommendation would be to try the mussels, as it seems to be what they’re famous for!

One customer said: "Good cuisine and service are reason enough to return to a restaurant, but Oriel on the Quay in Poole goes a bit further, with staff who seem to be remarkably relaxed and happy in their work.