I thank the waiter and the entire restaurant, we are happy that we found this place and were able to have a very tasty meal late in the evening. Hospitality at the highest level!
Kirsty Tyler
Food out with a fussy 19 year old and my husband. The teenager has just described the food as ‘simply sublime’ and I can’t disagree. Super-friendly service too. Highly recommend.
Georgia Benet
Very, Very Nice! Good selection of alcohol, I recommend the white sangria, and the dark and stormy. Can’t wait to come back for more!
Jo Fuzzard
Amazing tapas, great staff, food came out quick and it was all delicious!! Cocktails were yummy too. Will definitely be back!Dietary restrictions: There is a well labelled menu.
Lynda Khan
Great food, especially if you enjoy the sharing concept of tapas. Good service. Staff polite, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.Vegetarian options: Patatas Bravas. Tortilla. Aubergine gratin. Spinach with raisins, garlic, pine nuts. Piquillo peppers. Goats cheese parcels. Stuffed mushrooms. Salads
Gary O'Donnell
A nice "occasion" place - good food and a nice ambience about the place. You never feel too rushed, in fact it took longer to get the bill than it did to eat anything. A very relaxed eaterie and I'd have no hesitation going back. The wine selection is good too.
Mr Mojo Risin
Not our first visit and it won’t be our last! Love, love, love the food at Nicholsons and we are (slowly) making our way round the menu. Mia was our host again and she was as friendly and welcoming as she always has been. We booked for 7 and by 8 the restaurant was full (Thursday evening) so be sure to book in advance to avoid disappointment!
Alexia Patten
The food is incredible, I recommend the meatballs and the pil pil shrimp. The price is very good for the quality. Definitely recommend a visit have come here many times. The special of the week was pork belly and it was very good. They have so much good choice and the staff were all lovely.
Nina-Joyce Shehata
Nicholsons is the best spot for tapas in Portsmouth. Not only were they able to accomodate a large number of us for an event but the manager was able to accomodate our requests every step of the way and was more than understanding when it came to last minute change of plans and our parties' needs. I would highly recommend Nicholsons for delicious tapas, cocktails and brilliant service.
Grant Beeson
On the night we went it seemed over busy with the staff struggling a bit.The food was good and overall we had a good time.
I have just left this place. We waited so long for our drinks but the main factor was the food. The tapas bits we had. The chorizo was cooked enough. But the paella well in all my 65 years that is the worst pathetic think I have had as an excuse of a paella in my life. We paid for 2x2 seafood. The whole thing when it arrived was swimming in water and topped off with olive oil. The rise was barely cooked. The water I could see was from all the frozen food from seafood to frozen peas. There was no seasoning what so ever. No salt no paper.no saffron let alone anything to give it a colour resembling paella colour. Now just waiting to see if any of us gets poisoning. This is a really bad place to eat I am really angry. We paid for drinks we hadn't ordered. The guy behind the bar like all the staff were so I need of trainingParking: Couldn't prk close
Nina-Joyce S
Nicholsons is the best spot for tapas in Portsmouth - a huge, yet delicious selection. Not only were they able to accomodate a large number of us for an event but the manager was able to accomodate our requests every step of the way and was more than understanding when it came to last minute change of plans and our parties' needs. I would highly recommend Nicholsons for delicious tapas, cocktails and brilliant service.
Alan Brewer
Wonderful night out after a bad day. Everything lightened the mood. Quality of the dishes was excellent by any standards. Friendly staff and reasonable pricesA great place to go.
Jake Thompson
Decent tapas. Good vegetarian options which are also pleasing. It didn't wow but it still tasted well.However, the Bischof Cheesecake was INSANE! So so delicious, a divine desert!
Drea
Unfortunately didn't get pics here as it was a date and felt odd whipping out my phone in front of the guy to do my usual Google contributions hahaha. But the service and atmosphere are wonderful. Cozy environment. Food was OK, nothing superb but staff attitude and service made up for that!
I thank the waiter and the entire restaurant, we are happy that we found this place and were able to have a very tasty meal late in the evening. Hospitality at the highest level!
Food out with a fussy 19 year old and my husband. The teenager has just described the food as ‘simply sublime’ and I can’t disagree. Super-friendly service too. Highly recommend.
Very, Very Nice! Good selection of alcohol, I recommend the white sangria, and the dark and stormy. Can’t wait to come back for more!
Amazing tapas, great staff, food came out quick and it was all delicious!! Cocktails were yummy too. Will definitely be back!Dietary restrictions: There is a well labelled menu.
Great food, especially if you enjoy the sharing concept of tapas. Good service. Staff polite, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.Vegetarian options: Patatas Bravas. Tortilla. Aubergine gratin. Spinach with raisins, garlic, pine nuts. Piquillo peppers. Goats cheese parcels. Stuffed mushrooms. Salads
A nice "occasion" place - good food and a nice ambience about the place. You never feel too rushed, in fact it took longer to get the bill than it did to eat anything. A very relaxed eaterie and I'd have no hesitation going back. The wine selection is good too.
Not our first visit and it won’t be our last! Love, love, love the food at Nicholsons and we are (slowly) making our way round the menu. Mia was our host again and she was as friendly and welcoming as she always has been. We booked for 7 and by 8 the restaurant was full (Thursday evening) so be sure to book in advance to avoid disappointment!
The food is incredible, I recommend the meatballs and the pil pil shrimp. The price is very good for the quality. Definitely recommend a visit have come here many times. The special of the week was pork belly and it was very good. They have so much good choice and the staff were all lovely.
Nicholsons is the best spot for tapas in Portsmouth. Not only were they able to accomodate a large number of us for an event but the manager was able to accomodate our requests every step of the way and was more than understanding when it came to last minute change of plans and our parties' needs. I would highly recommend Nicholsons for delicious tapas, cocktails and brilliant service.
On the night we went it seemed over busy with the staff struggling a bit.The food was good and overall we had a good time.
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I have just left this place. We waited so long for our drinks but the main factor was the food. The tapas bits we had. The chorizo was cooked enough. But the paella well in all my 65 years that is the worst pathetic think I have had as an excuse of a paella in my life. We paid for 2x2 seafood. The whole thing when it arrived was swimming in water and topped off with olive oil. The rise was barely cooked. The water I could see was from all the frozen food from seafood to frozen peas. There was no seasoning what so ever. No salt no paper.no saffron let alone anything to give it a colour resembling paella colour. Now just waiting to see if any of us gets poisoning. This is a really bad place to eat I am really angry. We paid for drinks we hadn't ordered. The guy behind the bar like all the staff were so I need of trainingParking: Couldn't prk close
Nicholsons is the best spot for tapas in Portsmouth - a huge, yet delicious selection. Not only were they able to accomodate a large number of us for an event but the manager was able to accomodate our requests every step of the way and was more than understanding when it came to last minute change of plans and our parties' needs. I would highly recommend Nicholsons for delicious tapas, cocktails and brilliant service.
Wonderful night out after a bad day. Everything lightened the mood. Quality of the dishes was excellent by any standards. Friendly staff and reasonable pricesA great place to go.
Decent tapas. Good vegetarian options which are also pleasing. It didn't wow but it still tasted well.However, the Bischof Cheesecake was INSANE! So so delicious, a divine desert!
Unfortunately didn't get pics here as it was a date and felt odd whipping out my phone in front of the guy to do my usual Google contributions hahaha. But the service and atmosphere are wonderful. Cozy environment. Food was OK, nothing superb but staff attitude and service made up for that!