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1. Delaneys Southsea

4.4

Awesome(65)

Price: Moderate

• English • Southsea

Nestled in Castle Road along with a whole host of unique businesses, we are a neighbourhood favourite with locals and newcomers alike. Delaneys is a licensed venue offering relaxed dining in comfortable surroundings. Serving Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch, we are also open 3 evenings a week for and Evening Small Plates menu, Drinks and Sunday Lunch. Just a short walk to Southsea Common, the Seafront and within close proximity to Old Portsmouth and Gunwharf Quays.

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2. Scarlet Tap Southsea

1.0

(1)

Price: Moderate

• British • Southsea

Welcome to the brand new Scarlet Tap, the newest Craft Ale bar in Southsea! Enjoy a wide range of food and drink with us including craft, quality wines and real ales. Sports fan? Look no further. We have Sky & BT Sports and screen as many live events as we can making our crafty bar the ultimate fan zone for all sports!

3. Sakura Portsmouth

4.7

Exceptional(422)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Southsea

Booked 12 times today

Sakura was established in 2009 as the first Japanese restaurant in Portsmouth. Since our opening night we have always strived to bring the taste of true Japanese cuisine to our customers, while adding friendly service, knowledge and a lot of enthusiasm for what we do.We have retained a lot of the features that made our restaurant popular in the Southsea area. These includes tasty food that comes in a great variety, and fast and reliable service. We strive to maintain our standards whilst constantly refining ourselves to meet the demands of every customer.

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4. Carluccio's - Portsmouth

4.3

Awesome(1378)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Portsmouth

Booked 12 times today

Here at Carluccio's, we’ve always been true to our Italian heritage and what food really means to us. The best ingredients, from the best regions, cooked with love.We're situated within Gunwharf Quays. Our outdoor terrace offers stunning views of the harbour. Among other things, this makes us the perfect restaurant to relax after exploring the local shops.We’re open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday to Sunday. Our menu also caters for vegetarians/vegans and those who are following a gluten free diet.

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5. Natty's Jerk Portsmouth

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5.0

Exceptional(7)

Price: Moderate

• Caribbean • Portsmouth

Booked 5 times today

When we started out in 2017, we were cheffing up from the courtesy of our home in Portsmouth. It was all great fun and games until customers started showing up to our house for food collections… From there, we took a leap of faith, and a few box meals later, we had our very own market stall on Commercial Road. This was big for us. It was the first time we could connect with the community on a 1:1 basis and actually see customers fall in love after that first bite. Naturally, the food did it’s job, and as word spread, our small gazebo became a local sensation, bringing people together over plates of smoky and spicy delights.Spicing Up the CommunitySince 2017, our "fambily" has been serving up a modern twist on Jamaican cuisine and the community has been our rock. Come down to our 'Shack' in Portsmouth to experience where it all began and feel the vybez!

6. The Florence Arms

4.4

Awesome(223)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Portsmouth

Please note - Sunday Lunch is unavailable until Sunday 23rd January. The Florence Arms has been an established pub in Portsmouth for decades. Refreshed and reopened in 2015 the pub offers traditional cask ales, craft beers and fine wines alongside traditional and quirky cocktails. We have a varied Gastro Pub menu available from 12pm - 9pm daily. Vegetarians, Vegans and Gluten Free catered for.Groups, families and couples welcome. Dogs permitted in bar area, please notify us if you are bringing a dog or we may not have a suitable table on arrival.Christmas Menus available.

7. Pho Portsmouth

4.4

Awesome(279)

Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Portsmouth

Booked 4 times today

Pho Portsmouth is a fun and lively restaurant with excellent food and service. As one reviewer mentioned, it has a 'great atmosphere' and is 'a favourite place for a special occasion, or just a nice meal with friends.' With its healthy and diverse menu options, it's a perfect spot for all. Plus, they offer a 'lovely kids’ menu' that's a hit with families.

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8. Compass Rose Chinese Restaurant & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(111)

Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Portsmouth

Booked 3 times today

Our Chinese restaurant is renowned for our exceptional culinary creations that bring out the best of traditional Chinese flavours. We offer an exclusive menu of dishes that are masterfully prepared, using only the freshest ingredients. Our Michelin Chef Simon Li will curate an unforgettable journey that will leave you and your guests impressed.

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9. Horatio's Restaurant at Royal Maritime Hotel

4.6

Exceptional(6)

Price: Moderate

• British • Portsmouth

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to Horatio's Restaurant in Portsmouth, you don't have to be a guest at the hotel to enjoy our delicious food.Located close to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Gunwharf Quays we are a welcoming restaurant, providing delicious freshly made food at very reasonable prices. Our seasonal à la carte menu provide a range of traditional and bistro-style meals, freshly prepared on-site by our team.

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10. Brasserie Blanc Portsmouth

4.6

Exceptional(11)

Price: Moderate

• French • Portsmouth

Our brasseries are warm and welcoming with comfortable spaces where you can gather for a leisurely lunch or dinner from our extensive fresh & seasonal à la carte menu. Many of our restaurants have great little bars and lovely outside areas where you can stave off the hunger until dinner with a glass of wine, a beer or a refreshing cocktail.Our food is sourced with care from some of the best producers and farmers in the country, the dishes are freshly prepared by our wonderful chefs and brought to you by knowledgeable teams who are here to make your visit just as perfect as it can be.Summer, sailing & fun – we cannot wait to welcome you back this summer. Whether you are dropping by after a spot of shopping or before setting off for adventures to the Isle of Wight, we are so looking forward to saying hello to regulars and newcomers alike.

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Angela
Berkshire •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had a great evening, we were celebrating my friend’s 60th and I did say on the booking it was for a birthday, but nothing happened. Restaurants I’ve been to have always come out with something and made a bit of a fuss for a birthday.
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Carluccio's - PortsmouthPrice: Expensive• Italian• Portsmouth
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4.3
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Lynda
Hampshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This is a vibrant busy eatery so if you like it quiet then it’s not for you! The staff are great….always smiling and helpful. We went on a Friday night and people were queuing out the door waiting for tables so prebooking is definitely recommended. The food is spicy as you would expect so if you want your fries with less spice then ask for the BBQ sauce to be left off. Overall a good taste of Jamaica…..just wish we had the sunshine to go with it!!
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Natty's Jerk PortsmouthPrice: Moderate• Caribbean• Portsmouth
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Kika
Hampshire •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Not my first visit, never disappointed, food is great and so is the staff!
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Sakura PortsmouthPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Southsea
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4.7
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Angela
London •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 16, 2024
Booking was easy through open table, however it didn’t book us for the bottomless brunch I was expecting to be booked for! However Delaneys were very accommodating! Our waitress Dolly was outstanding and made our experience very enjoyable
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Delaneys SouthseaPrice: Moderate• English• Southsea
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4.4

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1. Delaneys Southsea

2. Scarlet Tap Southsea

3. Sakura Portsmouth

4. Carluccio's - Portsmouth

5. Natty's Jerk Portsmouth

6. The Florence Arms

7. Pho Portsmouth

8. Compass Rose Chinese Restaurant & Bar

9. Horatio's Restaurant at Royal Maritime Hotel

10. Brasserie Blanc Portsmouth

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