Restaurants in Portsmouth

UMAMI Street Food

I was working near by and discovered this lovely place couple of days ago.

The stuff is very welcoming and friendly, atmosphere is great.
So far I have tried Umami Burger, Half a Chicken and Curry. Everything was very delicious. Just tried dessert and it was amazing.

Zizzi - Portsmouth

Arrived at the Port Solent restaurant at 18.50 for a 19.00 booking to find a very long queue , full restaurant and alot of unhappy people. we were seated around 19.10 it was an hour wait for our starters,if it hadn't been for our lovely waiter who was rushed off his feet we would have left,the takeaway drivers were taking priority over bookings which on a busy day they should of allowed for . that aside the food and cocktails were amazing .

Pho

Great place.
While visiting GunWarlf Quays needed a spot of lunch. Looked and sounded interesting so popped in.
Didn’t wait was seated straight away, friendly staff greeted professionally.
Staff attentive and answered questions about the menu.
The only downside was seeing a member of staff drinking an energy drink in the open kitchen.
Clean and fresh.
Food looked and tasted fresh.
Good size portions.

German Doner Kebab

Really lovely lunch at GDK today, not too expensive and arrived hot and packed with flavour. Our server Thili was so lovely and helped me with the menu. Wasn’t very busy which was a shame but I will definitely be coming back

Las Iguanas - Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays

Julia and Sinchana saved the day when our original server was unfortunately not being very attentive to our table but seemed to give a lot of attention elsewhere. Julia and Sinchana were so polite and efficient, so thank you for making our girly brunch an enjoyable experience ???

Solent Grill Restaurant

Obviously, they’re very local to my house, but so are many Other fast food places, but here you get a very good service very good food just on the main road near the precinct with lots of parking for me it’s a win-win.

Viet Quan - Vietnamese Street Food

AMAZING FOOD! Lovely staff, very knowledgeable and so friendly!!! The young girl who works there is iconic (I came on 15/09/25 so if you know the girl working the closing shift that night she needs a raise!!)

Sovereigns

As usual the food was real value for money and the Prosecco was as cheap as buying it from a supermarket which really makes a difference to the bill. The thing that really made my evening was how friendly the staff were - a guy called Micheal who works there is exceptional- the customer service was second to none. Thank you. We will definitely be back .

Slug & Lettuce - Portsmouth

Came here for an afternoon tea. Because of a disabled party member the staff adapted well and accommodated us on ground floor at short notice. Abbie served us and was excellent. Afternoon tea was very good. Very attentive service and nothing too much trouble. The tea served is not traditional but was still very tasty and interesting. Nice waterfront location with views. Slug and lettuce is dog friendly so a lovely additional enhancement.

Papa Johns Pizza

The chap who served me on Thursday night was great. He told me about a deal, but then he forgot to put thr bbq drizzle on thd pizza. He actually ran down thd road after me totell me! Wow! That's not just great customer service, but also a great example of a taking accountability for your work...a quality much missing in modern day customer service. Thank you and well done.

Tex Mex Premium Street Food

Just visited this lovely little food outlet, the food itself was just so incredibly scrumptious and would definitely Be returning in the future, staff were just a delight and very polite.
In just passing we were drawn in to dine here and haven’t regretted our decision. Highly recommend and with such a varied menu there is something to cater for everyone’s needs, even those pesky picky eaters?

The Dockyard Pub Portsmouth

Shoutout to their cleaner Kojo! A very kind, hard working and polite young man who was incredibly helpful the other night!

Thank you again buddy! You were awesome! ♥️

All Bar One Portsmouth

First bottomless brunch in all bar one and will definitely be back! Food was lovely with a great range on the menu and the drinks were delicious, especially if you love an aperol?staff were very attentive, especially Beth who looked after us. Highly recommend .?

The Gandhi Restaurant

Me and my Partner came to this restaurant to celebrate the birth of my First Granddaughter, the moment we arrived we were greeted by the Waiter, who was very polite and professional.
The food was incredible and the service was out of this world!
Our Waiter took his time to chat with us and he made us feel at home.
Thank you for the most relaxing time at your Restaurant.
I would say that Ghandi is the best Indian Restaurant in Portsmouth.
I would highly recommend this Restaurant.

Zizzi - Port Solent

Arrived at the Port Solent restaurant at 18.50 for a 19.00 booking to find a very long queue , full restaurant and alot of unhappy people. we were seated around 19.10 it was an hour wait for our starters,if it hadn't been for our lovely waiter who was rushed off his feet we would have left,the takeaway drivers were taking priority over bookings which on a busy day they should of allowed for . that aside the food and cocktails were amazing .

Spice Island

Sam at the bar was fabulous. Knew his beers and was very helpful with the 4 Aussie gals. Thanks Sam you made the experience so much better! Great service makes all the difference!!

Cosy Club

Really nice food and a good atmosphere. Service was excellent. Megan was probably the most organised and polite server I've ever come across. She dealt with our large group with calm professionalism especially when it came to splitting our bill amongst multiple people.

Frankie & Benny's

Called in for lunch midweek, quickly shown to a table and I advised the waiter I was coeliac. He immediately pointed out that all items on the menu that are gluten free are identified as such.\nI chose to have pasta arrabiatta. This was served the same time as my companion’s carbonara dish and was identified with a GF flag.\nIt was delicious but I wish kitchen staff would ignore the cooking instruction times on GF pasta and cook it a couple of minutes longer. Once again the pasta was a bit too al dente which means it is a bit too “chewy”. I have come across this problem in Ask, Zizzi and Bella Italian. My experience at home is that GF pasta takes a tad longer than normal pasta to cook. Please chefs take notice. I didn’t complain, as everything else was excellent, including service, and I didn’t have time for them to cook another dish, which I’m sure they would have offered to do. This doesn’t always result in a perfectly cooked pasta so it’s easier to just eat what is put before you. Also my companion was getting on with her lunch and would have finished before I even started if I returned the dish.

Maeme’s Portsmouth

A good spot for halal takeaway in Portsmouth, in my opinion. I've visited a few times while in the area and always had a pleasant experience. The seating is comfortable, and the staff are friendly and welcoming.

The food is generally very good — especially the grilled chicken, which I would definitely recommend.

One suggestion for improvement: the portion sizes could be a bit larger for the price.

Chiquito

Visited for Sunday Tea and food was amazing tasty, good portion size and excellent value for money.\nStaff were friendly and knowledgeable explaining a couple of items on the menu.\nThe restaurant was busy but you were not rushed or didn't feel you were overheard.\nWell worth a visit.

Natty's Jerk

Got a Nattys roast delivery ! Really good, really good spin on a traditional roast, so much flavour ! would highly recommend ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Rapscallions

Amazing experience at rapscallions this evening. We had the bottomless brunch and were served by Chole. They were extremely attentive and asked us regularly what drinks we would like so we were always topped up!! Fantastic service, would definitely recommend. Thank you Chloe!

Agora Restaurant

We had a wonderful family meal at Agora, and it truly exceeded our expectations. The ambiance is so warm and inviting—it’s the kind of place that makes you feel relaxed the moment you walk in.\n\nAnd the food? Absolutely unbelievable. Every dish was packed with flavor, beautifully presented, and clearly made with care. From start to finish, everything was delicious. The staff were also lovely—friendly, attentive and made sure we had everything we needed.\n\nAgora is definitely a place we’ll be returning to. It’s perfect for a family dinner or any special evening out. Highly recommend.

The Briny

Had the most amazing seafood meal, everything was so fresh, staff was so friendly and knowledgeable of the menu especially Clare. Would definitely come back here again. Drinks and desserts were lovely.

Ship Anson

Fab breakfast at a fair price. We left one tea room in Gunwharf where a full English was £13.95 and went to the Ship Anson and paid £5.95. We were greeted by friendly staff and the food was lovely.

Deep Blue Fish & Chips

I'm not a regular when it comes to enjoying fish and chips but when I do I'm always hopeful the quality will be good.
I popped in last night, ordered regular cod and chips. Wow, this outlet 'kicked it out the park' regarding service, friendliness and quality. All is cooked on arrival, no longer left to dry out. Although I was informed sausages tast better if left for 15 mins post cooking.
My fish and chips were the best I've eaten in many, many years. A generous portion and very tasty.
I'd recommend trying their food.

Brasserie Blanc

From the moment we walked in the door we felt completely looked after. The maitre’d and Katie our waiter couldn’t have been more attentive. They made us feel extremely welcome and looked after us incredibly well. The food was delicious and really large portions for the prix fixe. Definitely coming back soon!

Brewhouse & Kitchen - Portsmouth

Great beers and fantastic food at a very reasonable price. Our server Kane was polite, engaging and very funny. When some servers can be so disengaging (or downright rude as I’m currently finding 100 yards down the road) this lad went out of his way to make our visit a pleasure. Keep up the good work.

Cosham Balti House

Our regular Indian takeaway! We do order direct from their website for best value, Uber Eats double the price & are often met with lots of delivery issues. We thoroughly enjoy the food at Cosham Balti House. It always arrives on time, piping hot & cooked to perfection. We regularly recommend to all our friends & family. The in-house delivery team are extremely friendly.

Sakura Portsmouth Japanese Restaurant

I’ve been coming to Sakura for around 10 years and it’s never once let me down. The food is always fresh, delicious, and top quality, and the service is second to none! \n\nThe staff are some of the kindest, most welcoming people you’ll ever meet and they always brighten up my visit. On top of that, the atmosphere is always warm, lively, and the perfect setting to enjoy amazing sushi.\n\nEven after moving away from Hampshire four years ago, I still make the trip back every couple of months, because nothing else compares. I’ve tried plenty of good sushi spots since, but Sakura in Portsmouth is truly in a league of its own.

Mick's Monster Burgers

Wonderful!!
Great prices for food , quantity is amazing , and the workers are very nice ! placed in a beautiful area/view , not going to lie though , the food isnt the best of the best , but they still are a great place !
i heavily recommend to visit micks monster burgers !!
i dont have any pictures but i remember basically everything there , try their jawbreaker , its a challenge trust me .
Breakfast all day too!

Costa Coffee

I don't normally like Costa coffee but there is a girl there that I like so I am drinking more coffee than usual.Parking: Parking is when you leave your car in a car sized area of ground and pay for short term occupation of the said space

McDonald's

Visited today with my 6 year old daughter and she accidentaly knocked her juice over spilling it all iver the table and floor. Staff was very helpfull and understanding and even gave her new bottle of juice. We were very greatfull! Never had any problems in this restaurant despite it being very busy. All staff is really nice and professional ?

McDonald's

Great service as usual

Kid-friendliness: Great for kids

Wheelchair accessibility: Can get in and out easy access for wheelchair

Mystic Coffee Lounge

What a fabulous job Kate has done on the coffee shop❣️(Feng Shui)

It’s been a while since I ventured over. Great to meet the lovely Karen (who had me laughing within 5 minutes of entering the door).
I also had the pleasure of chatting with Sophie (the daughter of spiritual royalty Mavis Patilla).

The salted caramel brownie blondie cake comes highly recommended (delicious) and Wendy enjoyed a bacon sandwich and birthday cheesecake.

A gorgeous selection of crystals and couldn’t resist Kate’s Astro Tarot Deck!

Doggy friendly too for Princess Ciao Bella.

We’ll be back!

The Pembroke

Draught Bass, London Pride, and another! Tried all 3 and of course they tasted as they should, wonderful ! A great old local serves wine and other alcoholic drinks as you’d expect from a decent booza ! Barmaid great too!

The Sally Port Inn

Went into this pub tonight with friends for a quick drink and stayed for longer! Well designed and decorated with a great atmosphere, and friendly attentive staff.
Good beer selection and free nibbles.
We thoroughly enjoyed it and will definitely come again.

The Ship & Castle

It was a Súper convenient pub less than a minute from the loooooong queue at Brittany Ferries for Santander! The food was standard British fare, defo not haute cuisine but was perfectly edible. The service by the young bartender was outstanding and he made the difference and the extra star. The prices were excellent and it was the most ideal location to while away 3 hours on a cold and wet ? wintry evening in GB.

Nice Tin Tin Chinese Restaurant

The welcome was very warm, the service excellent , the atmosphere great with families dining together of many nationalities, and last of all the food was the best I have ever tasted.

Tseng Meng Niu Taiwanese Beef Noodles Soup曾蒙牛台灣牛肉麵

The food was absolutely delicious and authentic, love the noodle and milk tea! The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, making the atmosphere even more enjoyable. Highly recommend!

Efes Kebab

Wow , amazing food .Not one for leaving reviews but sometimes you have to make an exception,that has to be the best kebab all 3 of us at home have had for a very long time, absolutely delicious.

Toby Carvery Hilsea

The carvery was delicious, variety of vegetables and meats, all cooked to perfection, a shout out to the kitchen team, thank you for our lovely meal. All staff were friendly and it was very busy when we went, but the were all smiling and chatting, Laura served our table and she definitely knows her customers. We will be going again soon, might even try the breakfast one morning.

The China Garden

Found the china garden on Uber eats. This was our 2nd time ordering from the china garden and it was tasty & fresh. Delivery was very quick. I have tried so many Chinese takeaways in Portsmouth and they have been awful. the china garden is now my go to!!

Pepe's

I love pepe’s the food are absolutely amazing but the downside is it does take a while for the food too arrive but i understand they are busy with orders but the food is amazingly delicious!

Mowchak

Came here Christmas Day and Valentine’s Day - a great effort was put in with decor and especially at valentines- chocs, complimentary drink, and a rose. Lovely

Britannia Fish and Chips

Delicious food and great prices! Best fish and chips I think I've ever had! Fish was perfectly cooked with a light, very crispy batter. Hardly any grease at all. The chips were lightly crispy on the outside and perfectly moist in the middle....no powdery stuff here! The owner came out to ask us how our meal was, spoke to us about how they choose their potatoes and their methods of perfecting the batter. Serving staff were really polite and helpful. Highly recommended!

Greggs

I have to say I was really impressed with the service from the staff so polite friendly and above all else extremely helpful , the trays of food that was made was amazing, very fresh lots of variety in the sandwiches sausage rolls gorgeous, and the price was so affordable. Thankyou for the amazing food and friendly atmosphere in your shop we are coming back for more #paulsgrove shop#

Sunny's Fish Bar

Ocean Fresh Fish & Chips

Not one to usually make reviews here, but felt that I had to with this shop. Went here with a few family friends and then to the beach, amazing amount of food for the price. Best fish and chips I've had while living 20 years in portsmouth. Owner is kind and passionate If I'll ever need fish and chips this'll be the place to walk out of my way to.

Shahee Tandoori

Ordered a Keema Rice, Shish kebab, garlic cheese naan n a portion of chips with a side of mint sauce and me and my family were so impressed with this place, the food was soo good, i put the kebab inside the naan like a wrap and dipped it into the mint sauce, defo the best mint sauce i’ve ever had, delivery was quick and the man on the phone was very polite, cheerful and helpful on what to order as it was my first time, good pricing and I would defo recommend!!!

Pearl Of The Orient

The best takeaway we have had,Not salty,or greasy, no added msg is a bonus ,the meat was tender, batter crispy, the fried rice lovely and nice amount,The curry was the perfect heat and taste.Will definitely be our regular. K & S Goffe

KFC Portsmouth - Pompey Centre

Food not hot, chips were cold. However KFC is always tasty.

Parking: Other retail units and football stadium nearby.

Wheelchair accessibility: Pretty good, however toilets not particularly disabled friendly.

Ali Baba Kebab House

Food is always great! I’ve tried most things on this menu and I’m never disappointed. Great value for money as well, it’s my number one go-to whenever I want takeaway, especially since the delivery is always so fast. 10/10 recommend to anyone

McDonald's

It's McDonald's but it is located in a very convenient area. Close to the Farnham Road Shops, the Trading Estate and on a major route between the M4 and M40!
You know the score, if hungry or thirsty then just stop off here ??☺️

McDonald's

Been using McDonalds throughout Portsmouth for years.
Don't need any freebies.
I just enjoy every visit,
Well Done Team.
Best Wishes
Philip.

Mehmet Kitchen

Always worth it. Best Turkish food in the area. Not only is their food mouth wateringly good, the staff are so warm and welcoming. Can’t recommend Mehmets enough!

Bar Aroma Ltd

Attended a friend’s birthday and they had a buffet. I have multiple food allergies and the staff were so considerate of this and made me a mini buffet of my own and were so lovely about it.

It was delicious and they really did go above and beyond. Also great atmosphere, lovely drinks.

Highly recommend this gem

Wendy's

Me and my children love coming to Wendy the difference in the food is huge compared to McDonalds. And I do love the fact you can add more salad to your burger then most other fast food chains.

Algarve's Grill

Great for special occasions or even a quick dinner out!
The service is very friendly. Great selection of wines, I recommend their house wine. The food is fairly priced and it’s prepared fast. The chicken mushroom is really delicious, tender chicken. Carne de Porco a Alentejana is a Portuguese classic and they make it great here!

Yukchinhon Japanese

I loved this place first I went! I just love love everything. Definitely worth the money for every food. They put so much love into it. I have booked again for Saturday. Excited! Thank you

Porto Grill a Taberna

Really good food, catered for pescatarians, and gluten free, very good quality fish and seafood, good quality steak for the meat eaters too, all reasonably priced. Excellent service .

The Eastney Tavern

Today I visited Portsmouth and happened to come across this bar, so I decided to step inside. I’m not someone who usually drinks alcohol, but today I went in for a drink. The bar has several separate rooms and a fairly large outdoor area. Inside the rooms, the walls are decorated with many photos, shirts, and memorabilia, most of them related to football, which gives the place a unique and lively atmosphere. The lady behind the bar was extremely professional, friendly, and welcoming, making the experience even better. Overall, this is a beautiful bar, and among all the pubs and bars I have visited in England, this has been the best and most beautiful one so far. Highly recommended.

Copnor Grill

These boys where spot on.. Ali told me a few months ago he was now working here. And that was the best mixed donner meat and chips I have had for a long long time. That's lads bloody lovley..

Napoli Pizza and Pasta Portsmouth

I'm a big lad and the portion of prawn linguine I had was halved and put in the fridge for my dinner tomorrow - that being said I had to stop myself from finishing it, because it was really bloody good. Very friendly staff and good prices. Will definitely return ??

Copnor Kitchen

Excellent service, excellent food, really enjoyed my tome here. Had a veg breakfast mid morning and was so full I could not eat again until almost midnight. Nice relaxed quiet environment which is good for me as I am neuro diverse. Thanks for a wonderful experience.

Delight Cafe

We love this place. The best customer service in Portsmouth. The food is always delicious, and we've tried many things from the menu! The poached eggs are especially superb! Dog and child friendly too!

Prachee - Port Solent

Lovely Indian restaurant knowledge regarding diet requirements. Views of Port Solent. We had two main dishes , rice x 2, naan and poppadoms . Large portions. We will be back.

Park 27 Cafe

Highly recommended! Had some fantastic, authentic Malaysian food. The restaurant is a no-frills set up, however the food speaks for itself. I had a curry puff to start with (could have had 5 they were that good) then the Nasi Lemak special for main. Incredibly tasty and a good portion size. The owner was very welcoming, and the fact there were other Malaysians (from Chinese, Malay and South Indian backgrounds) eating there, highlights how good it is. I will definitely be back!

Anglo Bangla

Excellent meal, chicken was juicy not dried out, fresh veg, very nice chilli sauce all on a fresh naan

There are some interesting new additions to the menu, recommend trying

There are some dining tables if someone wants to eat in

Nosh box

Lovely bloke, who was very accommodating to me as I am pregnant and a bit fussy, food tasted amazing and the atmosphere was very chill and relaxing. Will definitely be returning back!

East African Restaurant

Walked past a few times and decided to give this a try. Never had Ethiopian food before, this not only tasted amazing but was great quality too. Staff was friendly and the place has a lovely ambience. I'll definitely be back to try some more of the menu.

North End Cafe

The BEST cafe in Portsmouth and surrounding areas! We love coming here and the only place we will go now. The welcome when you come in is phenomenal and they remember who we are and every visit is exceptional! If you haven't tried it here you won't be disappointed.

Dietary restrictions: Always happey to swap or remove something

Kid-friendliness: Always kind and friendly

Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp at the door

The Portsbridge

Lovely pub!! Bar staff was amazing. Food and service was excellent. For a relatively busy night all staff was serving with smiles and attention never needing to wait to long. Greate value for money will be visiting again! \nThank you Stacey, kirsty and lexi for a pleasant experience!

Palace Café Restaurant

Really nice cafe... The coffee was beautiful. My husband enjoyed the full English while I had chicken and salad..
I would have liked a bigger salad and far fewer chips.

Whistle Stop Cafe

Absolutely amazing sandwiches and rolls, always prepared fresh, tonnes of fillings, super tasty and very good value. Always our go to place whenever we fancy a treat and splash the cash on a lunch at work. If Carlsberg did sandwich shops, this would be it!

The Fleet Portsmouth

Lovely pub tucked away behind the busier wetherspoons, wanted somewhere quieter for a meet up and it was just right, nice open space with quick and friendly service.

Uncle Sams

Great meal. There's a reason Uncle Sam's has been a staple of North End since forever. Burger is juicy and flavourful. Fries crispy and fresh. Milkshake is well worth getting. Delivery in under 15 minutes. Phenomenal. Keep it up!

Hong Kong Tea Bar

Nice oldschool venue with good authentic, delicious food. I love the cosy interior. I am only bit concerned about the hygiene news from some years back and numerous food safety breaches. From what I gather, the food is good, I am so hoping that they have got in order since then. I have tried several dishes on different occasions.

The Admiral Drake

First time here since being taken over, twice. Saw a friends band. Sadly now a very limited choice of real ales but the one I had was a good pint. Friendly service.

Kam Too

Fab chinese best I've had in England so far.. highly recommend! We are slowly working our way through the menu..
Chicken is beautiful well done guys we are so glad to have found this gem ?

The Lord Palmerston - JD Wetherspoon

Really nicely laid out pub just a few minutes walk from the beach. Bar staff, serving staff and door security was all super friendly and efficient. 100% will visit here again soon

Subway

Me and my partner don’t come here very often but when we do it’s always so lovely. The staff are lovely and they take good care of the food when being made. One of the guys, is top tier he’s always so kind and very pleasant. Definitely recommend it :) !!

Star & Garter

Great pub, landlady and husband very friendly. Bar staff very polite. Had the build your own burger, and onion rings....best burger in a long time. Great value for money, will be definitely coming again.

DICE Pizza

It would be five stars. Because before I absolutely loved this place. But they changed the base of the pizza. Not giving it the unique texture as it used to be. Become of that I think the taste has changed a fair bit to. If the original pizza base came back it would be 5 stars.

Port Coffee

Mulled wine served in a teacup … what’s not to love ❤️ Genuinely homemade soup with Bread Addiction’s delicious sourdough bread - all fabulous. A real find … we love visiting … its the perfect antidote to the bustle of Christmas shopping at Gunwarf Quays (the cafe is within the Aspex Gallery … google it and visit you won’t be disappointed ?)