Restaurants in Portsmouth

UMAMI Street Food

First time visiting, we ate in and loved it. We were served by Hanif who was great. Very tasty food, good prices and the kids loved the milkshakes. We will be back.

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

Zizzi - Portsmouth

We are so surprised to have a nice dinner in this restaurant.Everything is so good, and the Pizza is great. We would come back again soon.

Vegetarian options: Good!

Las Iguanas - Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays

Ana was a wonderful server. She was very quick with everything she did and always had a smile on her face. I would recommend brunch here the range of cocktails are lush.

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.

Sakura Portsmouth Japanese Restaurant

Food was absolutely delicious. We took prawn gyoza ramen, miso ramen, California maki and tempura rolls. Environment was super nice, very cozy. I loved that they have curtains between tables. Staff very friendly and food ready quickly! I was very full so decided to take the rest of ramen home. Definitely will be back!

Slug & Lettuce - Portsmouth

Liv was so incredible if i could give her more than 5 stars i absolutely would. She was so amazing. Drinks and food were so stunning!! We will absolutely be returning!

Maeme’s Portsmouth

Hi everyone This resturant I don't know who are these people and what they think they are running, I am experiencing this for 1st time. My wife ordered Food for two different places one at home address and other for me at work place and they delivered both order's at same place at my home and refused to mind their own mistake and eventually through back on us my refused to take the food.
But at the end the rider was nice resturant called us back and apologise and accepted for the little mistakes and place the orders to the right destination happy with it Thank you.

Papa Johns Pizza

The guy who served me is very accommodating and friendly. Food in Papa John's is very good! The BBQ Chicken classic is my favorite! Will definitely order again ?

Viet Quan - Vietnamese Street Food

Lovely little Vietnamese place. Big choice of food. Really delicious and good value. Friendly staff. Highly recommend and will definitely be going back when I'm next in the area!

The Dockyard Pub Portsmouth

Robbie the moustache man was actually the best bottomless host I’ve had the pleasure of having!
Great service great banter and what energy!

Thank you so much!!!

Sovereigns

Amazing place with really good food and drinks, the soft play area was lovely for my sibling and one of the waitresses Maisie was extremely polite and helpful! Will definitely be there again

All Bar One Portsmouth

Popped in for a few cocktails before dinner and it was lovely. Nice atmosphere and the drinks were good.Only slightly marked down as I couldn't get one of the cocktails I wanted but it was great other than

The Chambers

We recently had a reunion in Portsmouth with 21 of us attending. The Chamber’s have a private dining area which was ideal for this occasion. The food and service was excellent and we would all fully recommend The Chambers. Thank you for helping to make this a fantastic reunion

Tex Mex Premium Street Food

Had an awesome experience tonight. Food was really good. We tried the chicken with different base sauces. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. We also had free milkshakes. Will definitely come back :)

Spice Island

The perfect place to see the sun set around the Spinnaker Tower. The service is fantastic, and the atmosphere is great especially when live music is on. Had a really great night.

Ship Anson

My daughter is a vegetarian, and she told me it's hard to get a veggie burger "right." The one at Ship Anson was so good, she was dreaming about it for the rest of our trip to England! I had the vegetarian chili, and it, also, was the best meal of my vacation. Highly recommended!

Pho

Nice place to spend time with your family whils enjoying an amazing meal. Java is the perfect example of how to be a 5 star waiter. He made my evening lovely?. Also the manager Pedro was so kind.

Chiquito

Served tonight by Caroline and we're given the best customer service we have had in years. The food was lovely but made better by good service. Caroline was attentive, professional, polite, happy, and helpful. Can't ask for more.

Natty's Jerk

Stumbled upon this place by sheer accident, thank God we did! Food was mouth watering, service great. Feels like someone dropped a little Jamaican shack in the middle of Portsmouth, will definitely be back ❤️

Rapscallions

Great food & great cocktails, service excellent and attentive on a busy evening. Only one negative - please turn your music down a touch, or something a bit more fitting for the décor and ambience of the venue!

Brasserie Blanc

1. I am not disabled, but those who are may struggle with upstairs toilets.

2. Coca-Cola was served in 250ml bottles but menu only lists price for 330ml.

3. The food was actually rather nice, I would rate it four out of five.

4. If you're wearing particularly colourful clothes, nail polish and sandals with flowers on you probably don't expect to repeatedly get called "Sir" as I did.

5. Pricing
Pretty reasonable tbh.

Would I eat here again?
Depends if someone else is paying like when I visited.
In which case, definitely. Otherwise, no.

On balance:
Better than McDonald's, but work is needed for those differently abled and/or neurodivergent.

Cosy Club

Good food, serves lunch from 12 noon which seemed a bit late but enjoyed a second breakfast.
Caters for celiac (gluten free) options.
Lovely views outside

Good Companion

We enjoyed our meal ?
Staff are very good ??
It was rather busy for a Tuesday night food was good.
Katsu Chicken ? rice ? and chips ?. And Fish ? and chips ?.
No photos as we ate too quickly. Haha.
Will send pictures of Sunday carvery instead.
DW.

Parking: Car park is split in two so you have to think about your exit.

The Briny

I’m all the way from Miami, Florida and love seafood. This might be one of my all-time favorite experiences. Exceptional flavors. Fantastic service and beautiful atmosphere. Casual and refined.

Bar + Block Steakhouse Portsmouth

Probably one of the best fillet steaks I've ever had. And I've had a few! No stupid lettuce wedge either!! Our waitress Jess was very good. Just the right amount of attention. Would definitely eat there again.....and again!!

The Portsbridge

If you like a lively venue to watch football and have a quick beer, I'd recommend this venue. We popped in for a quick pint and watched Man City vs. Arsenal, and all was good.

As we were necking our last pint, there was an altercation between what I assumed was two tipsy locals, which was nothing more than a lot of pushing, shoving and swearing but what I will say is a member of staff arrived quickly and deescalated the situation within a minute or two.

The food smelt great, but I didn't eat here.

I'd definitely go back, but I imagine it's predominantly a locals pub that can get a little rowdy. My kind of pub ?

Palace Café Restaurant

In the evening the cafe becomes a superb restaurant. Super food. So tasty. Generous portion of food. The tempura prawns so good. You can tell it’s homemade Excellent service. Friendly staff Definitely going back.

Saro's Thai Cafe

I have been sampling Jungle Curry in many towns & cities for years along with other Thai dishes and have to say for me, Saro's are the best for authenticity, taste, quality of ingredients and value for money. In an ideal World I would have a jungle curry every day, with a takeaway on a Sunday as the.yvsre closed on Mondays. Quite often I achieve this on a weekly basis ?

Agora Restaurant

The food was really good and the service was just as good. I didn't like the wine very much and it was very expensive. I don't remember the name because it's in Greek. For the rest, everything was excellent. Thank you.

Mick's Monster Burgers

Great not-so-secret-anymore place, fantastic views while you wait, basically a fancy version of a food van! Incredible burgers pretty much with anything you fancy on. Very popular, queues not unusual so if it's a Fri/Sat night be prepared to wait for it! But worth it for the views and the food ?

Shell

Does exactly what it says on the tin,,,,Most of the time, otherwise pretty good as it goes staff are cheerfull, pretty fast wen it needs to be, and there normally fairly well stocked too

FOGG'S

I was pleasantly surprised, the food was really nice and the place was very clean and tidy.The staff were really helpful it was very quiet it did put me off a bit but I'm glad I stayed here. I had the beef lasagna with a side of fries, The food was nice and hot.The price was really good also.Overall a nice experience.

Shell

Staff were friendly and commented on the car, nearly had to drop a star as one of the pumps wasn't working... But the others were so it wasn't the end of the world ?

Shell

I want to thank the staff who were working Wednesday 20th afternoon/evening especially Jo. My car broke down in the petrol station and they were very kind and helpful as I waited 4 hours to be rescued. They made a very bad experience more bearable. Many thanks to them both.

Shell

Friendly polite member of staff. Handy fuel station. Maybe a little more for fuel here since at ferry port. Busy road to turn in, but easy enough, small forecourt. Free prize draw if spend over £30 on vpower fuel at moment. 5 star Shell fuel

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

Chips not very hot but they were changed quickly when I complained. Staff very friendly, especially Clive in the lobby. Very clean even with the usual cohorts of teenagers messing around and shouting, throwing food etc. Well dealt with!

Vegetarian options: Very tasty. Try it.

The Eastney Tavern

Liked this Pub,Served decent Real Ales(Butty Bach)being one,from the Wye Valley Brewery!Typical mid week Clientele, these are the salt of the Earth characters, which are desperately needed,we drink in the Afternoon and early evening, unfortunately we are a dying breed,just like most pubs,Cheers

The Pembroke

A great local pub in Old Portsmouth. A good selection of beers and wines. Good tasting real ale ? Staff are really helpful, polite and happy. The pub is clean and tidy, with a big thumbs up to the toilets (gents).
Accessable to all, although it would be a squeeze for wheelchair users.
Plenty of street parking in the local area, at a cost. Enjoy ??

Mystic Coffee Lounge

Great service, great food and drinks, very friendly, I give my 100% to eat and drink here, I would always come back here for breakfast and lunch so again definitely 100%

The Ship & Castle

Whenever we travel from Portsmouth, we try and pop into this traditional pub beforehand. It's directly adjacent to the port and has become a 'bon voyage' tradition for ourselves and many people we know. Although we've not eaten here, the food that passes us always looks delicious and a sizeable portion. We recently stopped by with friends who had never been before. They are planning to add The Ship into their itinerary whenever heading to the ferry. There's a small car park in front.

abarbistro

We had a great meal here. When we arrived we were offered a free complimentary drink as there was a wedding at the venue and the kitchen would be late opening. Totally fine with us and the meal was lovely. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. We will be back!

The Sally Port Inn

We didn't eat, but popped in on a Sunday afternoon for a drink. Group of six with three dog's and ever so accommodating with table service. It feels more like a private club but without any pretentiousness. Very well priced and presented drinks and a magician to boot. My new favorite pub in Portsmouth. Can't wait to return.

Fries Love

Busan Bites is ideally situated in a bustling area, close to a variety of shops, making it a convenient stop for shoppers looking to grab a bite. The restaurant's location in a lively part of town means it's easy to find and perfect for those who want to combine a shopping trip with a satisfying meal.
The ambiance at Busan Bites is warm and welcoming, with a cozy yet modern decor that appeals to both adults and children. The seating is comfortable, and the layout is spacious enough to accommodate families with strollers or larger groups. There are high chairs available for little ones, and the staff is particularly attentive to families, ensuring that everyone feels at home. Service at Busan Bites is exceptional. The staff is friendly, attentive, and quick to accommodate any special requests. Whether you're dining with kids or in a larger group, they make sure that everyone is well taken care of. They are knowledgeable about the menu and are happy to make recommendations, which is particularly helpful for those who may be new to Korean cuisine.
The menu at Busan Bites features a wide array of Korean dishes, from traditional favorites like bibimbap and bulgogi to more adventurous options. The food is fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Portions are generous, making it great for sharing, which is ideal for families. There’s also a kids' menu with smaller, less spicy options to cater to younger palates
fantastic choice for families looking for a delicious and convenient dining option. Its prime location near shops, combined with excellent service and a welcoming atmosphere, makes it a top pick for a family-friendly restaurant. Whether you're stopping in for a quick meal during a shopping trip or planning a family dinner out, Busan Bites delivers a delightful dining experience.

The Three Marines

The wife and I always go to the three marines a proper old school pub with friendly locals good beer. Perry behind the bar is brilliant she really knows how to pour a pint and the carling is real good.

Efes Kebab & Pizza

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.

Zizzi - Port Solent

My family and I had a lovely meal at Zizzi’s restaurant Port Solent, in particular Rachelle our waitress was on hand and catered for our every need ! Top service many thanks

Napoli Pizza and Pasta Portsmouth

We thought let's give this place a try as it was our first time so ordered some takeaway, and the food was so delicious. The pizza was so unique and tasted like authentic Italian pizza. Would defo order from here again

Mowchak

We went here with are friends. What a lovely, lively place which was really busy as well ?.
Lots to choose from and all the food we had tasted great ?.
The toilets were spotless as well which always a good sign, and parking was easy as well.
So a great place to get something to eat or takeaway.

Parking: Easy to find with lots of spaces

Farmhouse

Marina was amazing host. Very friendly nothing was too much trouble. Helped with food menu. Loves Michael Jackson as my son liked him too. I hope to see her again soon. Xx

New Taj Mahal

We LOVE it here, never disappoints, whether it’s take away or dine in, always super food with great service. Thankyou for our delicious meal tonight as always ❤️‍?

Ocean Fresh Fish & Chips

The best fish and chips I ate during my vacation in England. Very generous, the fish very fresh and the owner very kind and friendly.

The Best fish and chips I had during my journey in UK. Very big and fresh fish. And the owner was very pleasant.

Burga Portsmouth

This place needs to expand and become an eat in place! If this was on gunwarfe it would be packed 24/7 can’t recommend the food enough! BBQ burger, Burger King, and dirty fries were amazing! Topped off with the donut milkshakes 10/10 amazing

Pearl Of The Orient

Amazing food the salt and chilli chips were incredible. Food was cooked to order and the staff were really friendly I highly recommend.Vegetarian options: Large variety of vegetarian options.

Shahee Tandoori

Sunny's Fish Bar

San Kebab & Pizza House

I used to order from effes every weekend this one comes up from my Facebook. I thought I give it to go I have paid for same thing even much less it was surprising me beautiful food very tasty good food for the value I will definitely order again thank you San Kebab from number 58 Saint Paul’s road
Thank you again it was amazing food

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!!

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

KFC Portsmouth - Pompey Centre

Went to drive through, megs fast service. Paid and the food was there instantly. Didn't taste too bad either, nice clean oil

Parking: We parked up facing the rd, was fun watching all the weird ppl walking past on the pavement

McDonald's

Really nice. Food is sometimes cold and it can be crowded in there but other than that its good.

Vegetarian options: Not sure

Dietary restrictions: Not too good with allergies but wide selection

Parking: Park up the road and walk thzre

Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly (happy meals!)

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accesible :)

New Fortune Chinese Restaurant

This was our first time at dining in at this establishment although a few of us had used their takeaway service on occasions.There was some household clutter around the place but it did not interfere with our table seating 9 of us. We decided to wait and have all the meals delivered at the same time. On arrival, the food was hot and nicely presented. There was a good variety of food ordered, and there were no complaints regarding the cooking. In fact, there were compliments all around. We have decided to frequent on a more regular basis. There was no service charge, but obviously, there was VAT added to the bill.

Starbucks Coffee

A quick visit to grab a morning coffee and something sweet. This is a small, but tidy Starbucks, mainly catering for the office complex located next door. Polite staff, tasty sweet treats and a freshly brewed coffee. Short term parking located close by too.

Northend Kebab

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Northend Kebab: a hidden gem bursting with flavor! ? From the warm welcome to the phenomenal food, every bite is a delight. ? Generous portions, cozy ambiance, and impeccable service make it a five-star experience. ? Don't miss out on this culinary delight! ??? Treat yourself today! ?✨"

McDonald's

Fairly consistent McDonalds here in Pompey.

Has been a regular of mine in the past for a late night meal. Used to be served by a wonderful employee with witty reportoire.

Having had McDonalds in the continents of North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, I believe I have a good overview of what a good McDonalds should taste like.

My McDonalds ratings are based on the classic Regular Quarter Pounder Meal to standardise my review. So let's break it down:
Quarter Pounder: 8/10
Fairly consistent patty, usually warm. Good sprinkling of onion. Bun well warmed, not burnt.
Fries:8/10
Usually we'll salted, tasting fresh and hot.
Drink: 10/10
Coke Zero is fizzy, right amount of ice.

Total: 26/30

Good Job team, could still learn some from Sutton Scotney Southbound, but keep up the great work

KFC Portsmouth - Commercial Road

I had a great experience at KFC Portsmouth. The food was delicious, and the service was exceptional. I received my order within seconds and didn't have to wait more than a minute. The restaurant was clean and well-maintained.

McDonald's

Typical McDonald's, had to use the self service machine to order, backwards and forwards when there's more than one person.
Service wasn't the quickest, they also have a drive through.
Staff were polite.
Place was clean and tidy.
Plenty of free parking, check the warning boards so you know how long you can stay.
Wheelchair access and parking.

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.

KFC Portsmouth - Binnacle Way

I want to say a massive thank you to Dan, he went above and beyond to help us, he was so polite and friendly. He is an asset to your company and I hope he gets the recognition he deserves.

Copnor Kitchen

Absolutely love this place..
Staff are attentive and friendly.
Food is amazing.
It's clean and spotless.

?% recommended ?

Vegetarian options: There are options. And the staff will try accommodate you

Kid-friendliness: Loads of space for prams etc

East African Restaurant

This is a hidden gem of a treasure and we are delighted to have found it. The food, service and atmosphere are 5*****and the prices are very fair. A veggie sharing platter with loads of injera could feed 1-2 people for £12! We did add 2 extra dishes as we were 4 people and we were stuffed!! Don’t miss out on the family style roasted coffee served with a huge bowl of popcorn. We will be rushing back soon and often!!

Dietary restrictions: Injera is made from teff and it is gluten free. Loads of delicious veggie options too.

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

Copnor Grill

Great customer service! Definitely the best kebab place in Portsmouth, I have been buying my kebab from them for over 14years and have never had any problems with my food. Would definitely recommend them!!

Park 27 Cafe

Friendly, fast and efficient service and food. I visit here often and the food is consistently amazing. Definitely recommend if you want to try out authentic Asian food.

Uncle Sams

Uncle Sams is the place you go when you fancy a Burger King but done right. Flame grilled burgers, dressed properly, not drenched in cold mayo in an actually toasted bun for texture. Very good.

DICE Pizza

Had it two times and both times it was great the workers are really friendly and whenever I've got chips or pizza it's been amazing no complaints, great choice for a night out or just a meal in general

Poppins Cosham

I have been into Poppins for quite a few times now and I must admit it is a very good shop and a very good restaurant I would recommend Poppins to my friends and family and general public

Kam Too

The best chinese in Portsmouth... I have been going here for at least 20 years.... cash only... Great food at a great price... not had a bad dish in all that time and the staff are lovely.

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair access

DIM SUM HUT

Authentic delicious Asian food, dishes from a a variety of countries (Singapore, Malaysia, Chinese etc.) very fast service with generous portion sizes, everything I’ve had (which is most of the menu) was sooo tasty. Have nothing negative to say except would be great if they had a couple more dessert options like mango sticky rice or pandan jelly’s etc. but couldn’t recommend this place more :)

Green Posts

There was confusion with the order at first as the tables had been moved around and the waitress did not know where to deliver the food, but we didn’t wait too long and it was nice when it arrived. Build your own burger for £5 on a Wednesday was excellent value.

Nut Cafe Restaurant

Very good food, exceptional quality. Very helpful manager. Resolved my previous issue.
Will use this cafe every week .
Thanks for helpful service

Dietary restrictions: Need to leave 1hr or 2hrs after eating, before carrying out daily activities. Unable to do this as delivery took over 1.5hrs to arrive and I was not prepared for this
Had to cancel my evening arrangements due to delivery taking over 1 hour to arrive

The Fleet Portsmouth

Visited for drinks and food before watching the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at the Guildhall. It exceeded my expectations, particularly the food. I had a 10oz steak, which was a decent hunk of meat, cooked perfectly (medium rare). Would definitely visit again.

Britannia Fish and Chips

We have just returned from a 3 night break in Portsmouth and out of our 3 evening meals, the fish & chips we had at the Britannia was the clear winner. The food was freshly cooked and tasty, just what we needed after a day spent sightseeing & shopping.

Port Coffee

A Hidden Gem! If you're looking for a cozy spot away from the hustle and bustle of the busy shopping outlets, look no further than Port Coffee in Portsmouth. This hidden gem offers not only great coffee but also an amazing service experience, thanks to Alena.The sandwiches are delicious, served on lovely plates, and the sourdough is simply to die for!! The coffee is lovely, and the cakes and bakery items are equally delicious. The quiet, serene atmosphere makes it the perfect place to relax and unwind.Alena made my friend and me feel incredibly special during our visit, and we will definitely be returning soon. Highly recommended! ☺️