Restaurants in Portsmouth

Zizzi - Portsmouth

Amazing service from Darina and all of the team. Had a friend's birthday party here, and they were all so great! Darina even sang happy birthday as she brought the cake out!

Cheers to the entire team!

UMAMI Street Food

I work in a Michelin star restaurant, but sometimes you can’t beat good easy street food. Only think I would change is the bread in the burger, but that’s my personal preference.

German Doner Kebab

Super lovely atmosphere food is really good nice and hot so you know its fresh
chips were just slightly overdone but otherwise perfect
A new favourite

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 ???

Sakura Portsmouth Japanese Restaurant

Excellent Japanese restaurant, offering a wide variety of delicious dishes.
Definitely worth a visit, we loved the garlic fried rice, chicken noodles and Southsea Maki sushi amongst many others.
Friendly, efficient and relatively quick service. We will visit again.

Ship Anson

Absolutely love this place. The atmosphere is spot on, relaxed and welcoming, and the staff are genuinely great and always polite, helpful and quick to make sure everything is alright. The food is always really tasty and consistent, which is why we keep coming back. Never had a bad meal here and it never disappoints. Would definitely recommend to anyone.

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.

Tex Mex Premium Street Food

Great food very good prices, ordered Mexican burger and was banging but wasn't the most Mexican say. Come here for a really good fast food but maybe not for traditional Mexican

Viet Quan - Vietnamese Street Food

Second time I've been here and I've decided... This is my favourite place to eat. How can one place have:

- Astonishingly good food, in massive portions, AND reasonably priced.

- Authentic vibe, also clean and bright and welcoming.

- Fast, friendly service, even when busy. They apologised for being slow but it was faster than most restaurants, and they only had one waiting staff!

- An array of dishes that make you want to come back and try everything, but it's all fresh.

In summary, eat here as soon as you can.

Slug & Lettuce - Portsmouth

Matt was AMAZING, hes so
sweet and tentative to the table! - he deserves a raise!!! he was always checking i
up on us and so lovely, he knows so much info about our drinks! x hes also really good at maths xx

Cosy Club

I had a great time enjoying drinks in the sunshine! The Mango Colada was incredibly refreshing and not overly sweet, a perfect alternative to the usual Pina Colada. I also tried the spicy pear margarita, which was delicious—the pear puree and green chilli created a wonderful balance. The service was spot on, the atmosphere was lovely, and everything felt clean and welcoming. Can't wait to return!

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.

Park 27 Cafe

Such a great little find. Nice selection of choices and loved the Curry Puff. Staff are so helpful, friendly and very funny. Will happily wander back in here again when I'm around

Sovereigns

Food was lovely, the chocolate fudge cake will always be a favourite. Zunita and Mollie are fab. They always go above and beyond for us, nothing seemed like it was too much trouble. Would happily come back again ?

Natty's Jerk

The food is always incredible, especially the Sunday roast we had. We would be satisfied paying twice the price!
The service though is incredibly slow midday on a Sunday. We spent over 2 hours here, 90 minutes of which was waiting.

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.

Maeme’s Portsmouth

This restaurant is wonderful and very clean. The food was fresh and delicious, and the staff were incredibly friendly. You can really feel their care and attention. Definitely coming back!

The Dockyard Pub Portsmouth

We were here for a bottomless brunch and Rob was amazing always attentive with his service and didn't miss a beat 10/10 would come again even just for the service

Zizzi - Port Solent

Fantastic service and food for our new year's meal - we were served by Pete, Isabelle, Sabi and Rocio - they were all very polite and friendly. Highly recommend

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 .?

Brewhouse & Kitchen - Portsmouth

It was a busy night at the pub but our waitress Harmony and all the people behind the scenes were clearly working their socks off to look after guests. Harmony checked on us several times, despite being rushed off her feet. Food and drink v nice. Great job! Thanks

Yukchinhon Japanese

I ordered the King Hiramasa Mini Don, which was beautifully presented on a tray decorated with a flower. The rice was served in a bamboo bowl and topped with fresh Hiramasa sashimi. Half of the sashimi was sliced into bite-sized pieces, while the other half was finely chopped and mixed with spring onion and sesame, creating two textures and flavours in one dish. A small bunch of cress was placed in the centre as a garnish, adding a nice finishing touch.

The fish was exceptionally fresh and had a delicate natural sweetness. The soy sauce provided was quite salty, so I wouldn’t recommend pouring all of it over the rice, as it can easily overpower the umami flavour of the fish.

The restaurant itself is relatively small but features a traditional Japanese counter seating area where customers can watch the chef prepare the food. It was quite busy when I visited on a weekend, which speaks to its popularity. The food was prepared fresh to order, and the presentation was impressive from start to finish.

Overall, it was a very enjoyable dining experience with high-quality ingredients, thoughtful presentation, and an authentic Japanese atmosphere. I would happily return to try some of the other dishes on the menu.

Agora Restaurant

I’ve been to this restaurant twice and both times it has been an absolutely lovely experience. Their food is amazing and very authentic to Turkish cuisine. The restaurant staff are so welcoming and friendly and provide great service. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone that wants to try lovely Mediterranean food and sit in a beautiful restaurant.

Spice Island

Bar far the best pub Portsmouth and probably the south coast of England. Great location with great views. The staff all support Brasilian Football Club, Figueirense so that was a nice added bonus.

Bora Figueira!

Prachee - Port Solent

Amazing food. Great restaurant. When it's busy it is not so great. Service is ok, some staff needs more training. Oh and definitely a bar needed in this place. Otherwise you'll wait for the to be served for a drink.

Really good food, highly recommended.

Pho

The man, the myth, the Michael.
10/10 service, made alterations to our meal without any question and came back to check on us.

Food was also good, garlic steak with extra chili shrimp paste is superior.

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.

Brasserie Blanc

We came here for the first time and we had the pleasant surprise to be served by a Romanian waitress that was very kind and cheerful! It was a joy because we are also from Romania . The experience was excellent, the service was great, we came in contact with other weiters also, they were very kind and attentive, the food very delicious, the atmosphere and environment very calm, cozy and natural! Thank you so much for everything, we definitely recommend it! Mercy beaucoup!?☺️?

Good Companion

Arsenal fan here...attended at 10am this morning for the FA Cup fixture. We were first through the door and just wanted to say the staff were outstanding! The bar was run like a military operation, super fast service and coped brilliantly with a packed crowd! All members of staff were attentative and welcoming and I hope they are rewarded appropriately! Thanks ?

Frankie & Benny's

Our favourite place to eat! We came out tonight for our son's birthday and Paulina made it extra special! The kindest waitress who made our whole evening, nothing was too much for her! Thank you so much and we'll see you again soon ?

Mick's Monster Burgers

Stopped over in Portsmouth.. I was recommended to visit Micks Monster Burgers.. Well I was not disappointed.. A spotlessly clean venue, Great choice of Burgers, cooked to perfection..Very tasty and Not the usual crap(M) you know what i mean.. Very quick and pleasant service.. Free parking with fantastic views.. Very Highly Recommended

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

Subway

Subway veg wrap is fresh, tasty, and filling, making it a good option for a quick vegetarian meal, and the service by Anil Sharma, makes the experience even better.

McDonald's

Very busy on match days as it is right next to Fratton Park so best to check if Portsmouth are playing beforehand. Service and food are good, been here several times and never had any issues.

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 lovely discovery. Wonderful Avo on toast with extras. The jaffa cake, cake was truly delicious too. Beautiful crystals for sale also. Lovely spot for brunch or lunch. Highly recommended.

The Pembroke

Brilliant old school pub, No poncy stuff, You hungry? Get a cheese and something roll or the bar snacks. Atmosphere and decor, exactly how you want it from a proper English pub, bar staff, lovely people. If I lived closer, this would be my local.

The Sally Port Inn

Wow what an amazing place all the way from birmingham..3 days in all lots of great restaurants and pubs and by far this was the best place a great atmosphere..quirky...full or history and an amazing manager funny friendly and as nuts as this fantastic place so many drinks to offer the biggest selection ive ever seen..and great prices .. you can take a bottle home which are for sale with prices displayed....when you've had a few.and one ..of the rare bottles available for less than the rrp price ? Eh ? Dont make sense but it does in this place ..?.....well done guys 5 stars from me...give it a go..you won't be disappointed..x

The Ship & Castle

A pub in is own little time capsule although to be fair they sell a decent rose. Warm welcome, hot classic food, (including spotted dick and custard) convenient for the ferry. Keep on going guys! Would come again.

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!

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!

Trafalgar Arms

Had a private party there last night x
Marie the landlady prepared the food and done all the decorations for me everything was perfect
No stress at all
Locals were all lovely
Pool table / jukebox
Also the bar staff nick and maddie were brilliant
I’d definitely recommend a visit I’ll definitely be using this pub again thank you to you all for making our evening as good as it was brilliant atmosphere xx

Efes Kebab

This is my favoured regular go-to place for when I want a kebab or burger after a night out. The food is always spot on and usually a quick delivery. My only gripe is that they shut early during the week!

Ps - their lovely chilli sauce is one of the reasons why I go to Efes first over others in the local area - and it's been that way for over 25 years now!

Nice Tin Tin Chinese Restaurant

We had the set buffet, which was an eat as much as you like affair. Service was swift and polite. The food was delivered hot and was tasty with lots of choice. Good value and we will go again

Toby Carvery Hilsea

First time enjoying Christmas dinner at Toby Carvery. It was so delicious and great choices to pre-order meals. Wonderful and relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff and enjoyable meal. Thank you.

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!

Britannia Fish and Chips

​⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant fresh food and great value!

​We popped in for a sit-down meal for two and had a fantastic experience. We ordered a standard cod and chips and a standard haddock and chips, along with a bread roll and a pickled onion on the side. Everything is fried to order, so the fish arrived piping hot with a beautifully crisp batter, and the chips were spot on. It is incredibly nice, traditional food at a very low, reasonable cost. Excellent service and great quality—we will definitely be back!

Mowchak

Hi guys

This restaurant has been about forever, and have been here a number of times over the last 20+ years.

Okay, first the decor....I'll be frank it cold use a major update!!!, admittedly you don't eat the wallpaper but even so it hasn't been updated in at least 20 years!

The food is admittedly very good!

Mixed kebab starter: plentiful and delicious
Lamb bhuna: extremely tasty
Coconut rice: no complaints
Brinjal bhaji: stunning and the star of the show for me.
Plain naan: no complaints

The above is my staple order wherever I go, and the yardstick for which I measure by!!

The service, was again very good, with the staff attentive and very polite (all food served with a smile and not slung at you)

So overall....you can see why this place has been about for 30+ years. It does what it does....well!!!

The only negative I had was the drinks are on the pricey side at £6+ a pint and its not the most competitively priced, but it younare after a curry in the Drayton area, this is the place to go!!!!!

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#

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 the Chicken tikka & naan bread!! The chicken was full of flavour the peppers topped it off! The naan was soft and fluffy!! Definitely going to try this place again

Sunny's Fish Bar

Pearl Of The Orient

Im glad I didn't listen to the last 3 silly reviews. Cos the food was better than any Chinese in Chichester or surrounding area's. Hot tasty fresh and no msg very nice, will order again

KFC Portsmouth - Pompey Centre

Very nice kfc. Food just like other kfc. was difficult to find seat for 4 people as chairs were everywhere so it was basically a bit messy. Service was quick and workers are very kind offering to get us sauces and cups. Food relatively cheap spent just under £30 for 4.

Ali Baba Kebab House

I recently ordered from Ali Baba Kebab Shop and decided to try their pizza, and I’m honestly impressed! The pizza was absolutely delicious, with a perfectly crispy base, fresh toppings, and just the right amount of cheese. You can really tell they use quality ingredients and put care into their food.
The flavors were spot on, and everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. It’s not easy to find a kebab shop that does pizza this well, but Ali Baba definitely delivers. I’ll definitely be ordering again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for tasty, satisfying food!

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

I went here on a Sunday morning to have breakfast and it didn't disappoint. A sausage sandwich, a hash brown with some porridge and a flat white coffee. At the end of the day it's a fast food restaurant and it's good at what it does. At the time I was there is was pleasantly busy but there were plenty of places to sit down and the staff there were nice too.

Mehmet Kitchen

We have eaten in on several occasions and get regular deliveries. The staff always go above and beyond to make sure we are well looked after and happy. The food is delicious definitely the best Turkish restaurant in the city.

Algarve's Grill

I had my birthday dinner there and the food and service did not disappoint. Carolina and Angela provided an amazing service, even making sure I did not leave without singing happy birthday and an amazing desert. It was an overall great dinner experience and would definitely recommend.

Bar Aroma Ltd

We attended a private family 18th birthdayparty at this restaurant.
I can't praise it highly enough. The food was superb,everyone enjoyed it (which is pretty good for 3 generations) excellent service & a lovely atmosphere created by the staff who all were friendly & clearly enjoying their work.

Copnor Kitchen

Absolutely lovely little place for breakfast or lunch. I have visited a few times now and been very impressed every time. Food is hot, tasty and served in a timely manner. Copnor Kitchen also sources all its ingredients from local suppliers too. Staff are all lovely and we felt well looked after during our visit. I’d highly recommend to anyone!

Delight Cafe

Lives up to its name...and then some!!

Absolutely loves coming here.

The staff are so friendly and the food...OMG!!!! Unbelievable!!!!!

Ive paid 3x as much in high end hotels and restaurants and its not been as good as this.

Best Eggs Royale ive ever had the pleasure of tasting!!!

The freshly squeezed orange juice was also a great touch!

Thank you for an amazing breakfast!!!

Also special props for having the cleanest and nicest cafe toilet ive ever been in!

Nosh box

Lunchtime on Sunday, a little quiet. Would be better with louder music and some rum.

Tatter totts were not to my taste, overpowered by the cheese and mayo, might be nicer with grilled cheese perhaps.

Pleasant lady serving, but no service, as such, so only 3 stars.

May use again, but no real connection made.

North End Cafe

The sort of fry-up I've been craving for a while. Food was lovely and plenty of it, staff were welcoming and friendly and cost more than reasonable.
The sort of cafe that needs to be cherished.

Wendy's

The prices are similar to a McDonald's but in all honesty, I enjoyed the cheeseburger way more, there's just something about the burger that makes it much more enjoyable.

East African Restaurant

Wow what a great dining experience!! Quick and friendly service and the food quality was 5 star making it extremely good value. My son had been suggesting to visit for a while as he enjoyed his Ethiopian food in Addis Ababa and I am delighted we did and shall return especially for that Eritrean beer that went so well with the food !!

Circolo Pizzeria

Yummy yummy the food in my tummy. So good every thing was so good. Nice service swift with the drinks and food. Great choice of food something for everyone's one. Great decor . Toilets could do with a spruce up but far from horrible. Can't wait to revisit to try some more yummy food.

Café Fresco

Food nice
Coffe was lovely
Sat outside as inside was noisy as half term!
Cakes looked divine but resisted
Very close to rose garden and boating lake

The George Inn

We were down to see our great granddaughter in hospital and called in for a drink really great pub lots of beers and good atmosphere very friendly staff and more importantly the radiators were hot unlike many places I have been a great pub

The Canteen

An absolute must visit in Portsmouth. The food they serve here is absolutely underrated, and full of so much love and flavour. All of the staff members here are very lovely, and their food presentation is absolutely beautiful. I would 100% come again to try their lunch menu and other food dishes!

Golden Hind

Visited yesterday with my tribe of older children and their partners we had a lovely time, food was great very accommodating to our large party, service was top and the manager was lovely!

Whistle Stop Cafe

I've passed this place so many times and never used it. A good friend highly recommended it so I tried it this morning.
Absolutely delicious!! This will be my new go to place for food now.
I can't recommend it enough. Fantastic ?

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..

Justasia

I grew up around Filipino culture and Chicken Adobo has always been my favourite dish. I was so excited to try it here and it did not disappoint. Each mouthful was pure nostalgia. Thank you <3 I will absolutely be coming back to try the rest of the menu!

Uncle Sams

Easily the best blue cheese burger I’ve had – cooked perfectly and packed with flavour. The milkshake was spot on, and the hot, crispy apple pie finished it off properly. Staff were great too – really friendly and welcoming. Proper good experience all round, will definitely be back.

Palace Café Restaurant

Had a lovely vegetarian breakfast with my husband this morning along with a kale smoothie. This was bangin', the service was amazing. Genuinely wish I had cash to give a tip but yeah it was amazing

Second time coming here and it's amazing

The Fleet Portsmouth

Amazing food & great service!!
Food was fresh and huge portions! Table service was a nice tough as we had little one with us. Will definitely be coming back soon to try more of their dishes.

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

Döner Küche

First time trying this place and with the good reviews we were not disappointed. Food was hot on delivery and tasted extremely good. Would recommend and use in future.

DICE Pizza

We have been coming to Dice for over 4 years now, and won't go anywhere else! Pizza is always freshly made, staff are lovely and always remember us and food is always hot until we get home.

The Stag Portsmouth (Ltd)

Proper old-fashioned local, people having a laugh and not all sat on their phones like I am writing this ? Friendly, funny and helpful bar staff, great live music and nice drinks on tap. Cheers ?

Nut Cafe Restaurant

Ordered here for the first time and wasn't disappointed. Initially I ordered here simply because they take cash and provide delivery, however, I will definitely be ordering here again as the meal was great...better than expected honestly. The portion size is brilliant, decent amount of beans, mushrooms, and tinned tomatoes (would not have been disappointed with more tomato juice though, but there was just about enough for dipping). All the food was piping hot as well. Most things were packaged separately so things didn't get soggy. The bacon was thick cut bacon and not too fatty, the sausage was a bog standard chippy/cafe style sausage, but a good size. The hash browns were cooked perfectly. The chips were nicely done and were a large portion, the only issue I had with food was the bubble which seemed to not have much potato in it, was therefore a bit watery, and as a result it went cold quite quickly compared to the rest of the meal, and they forgot to include a straw for my drink. But otherwise I thoroughly enjoyed my food (it was a breakfast) and will absolutely order here again and recommend to anyone looking for a reasonably priced, good portion sized, hot, cafe style breakfast

Kam Too

My order chicken curry egg fried rice no issues amazing food it costs 3:90 and is more filling and better than any other Chinese place also the curry is orange LIKE ITS MEANT TO BE the food is just better top 1 restaurant in portsmouth

Star & Garter

What an amazing experience, the bar staff were very helpful they reserved me a corner table near the dart board, I had a telly to myself to watch the champions league semi final first leg between Athletico Madrid v Arsenal, I live on the Isle of Wight & was only visiting a friend in the area for a 2 night stay, the build your own stacked burger I brought for £7 was tasty & well cooked & value for money as was the buy 2 thatchers cider zero's for a fiver deal, a gentleman there playing pool who didn't even know me also brought me a yager bomb to toast an English team being in the semi's, I couldn't of asked for a better experience

Port Coffee

A real hidden gem, so hidden after six years it's the first time I've found it.

Super friendly staff, tasty cake and a chilled atmosphere. Don't miss it.

Subway

The Veg Sub was fresh, tasty, and filling with crisp vegetables and well-balanced sauces. The bread was soft and freshly baked. The serving staff were polite, friendly, and quick, making the whole experience smooth and pleasant. Definitely recommend! A lovely touch was the free cookies offered as a compliment — made the experience even better!

Pizzalicious

You will not get a better kebab in the whole of Portsmouth, so clean and fresh and love the option to have it with salad / rice / tortilla. Our favourite weekend treats for many years, the best service too! Thanks guys xxx