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Compass Rose Chinese Restaurant & Bar, Portsmouth, England

Compass Rose Chinese Restaurant & Bar

4.7
4.7
115 Reviews
£26 to £40
Chinese
A photo of Compass Rose Chinese Restaurant & Bar restaurant

Compass Rose Chinese Restaurant & Bar

4.7
£26 to £40
Chinese
Portsmouth

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Cocktail Bar, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    023 9265 3988
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighbourhood
    Portsmouth
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    We are next to Morrison , which you can use google map to Morrison Car park . We provide free parking , please enter your registration number in our reception when you arrive .
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • Compass Rose Asia Lunch Set Meal

    £15.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    2 courses Set meal included Starter , Main & Side.

What 115 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Hampshire

    Best Overall

  • Hampshire

    Best Food

  • Hampshire

    Best Service

  • Hampshire

    Best Ambience

  • Hampshire

    Best Value

  • Hampshire

    Good for business meals

  • Hampshire

    Innovative

  • Hampshire

    Good for groups

  • Hampshire

    Healthy

  • Hampshire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Hampshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Hampshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Compass Rose Chinese Restaurant & Bar offers "absolutely brilliant service and stunning food" in a lovely setting that combines "great ambience" with a touch of elegance. Guests praise the "amazing meal" experience and "friendly, attentive" staff. While occasional service delays occur, the "delicious, freshly cooked" dishes keep patrons returning.

115 Reviews
  1. Jacqueline

    Hampshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food, lovely staff and great value lunch menu. Highly recommended.

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  2. Dee

    Hampshire

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Relaxing and very tasty Sunday lunch with friends.

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  3. Graham

    Hampshire

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great setting like a garden with pink blossoms: popular place

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  4. Simon

    Hampshire

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous as always . Great food , great service- my favourite restaurant!

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  5. Emma

    Brighton

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    When we arrived there was no one to greet us , we had to look for someone , we got seated and someone came to ask us for our order of drinks , 25 mins later I had to get up and ask if someone was going to take our food order the girl Apologised and then came over the food was fantastic and service after this picked up , you should always have a greeter no matter how busy you get and why wasn’t the staff allocated to a section . This could be a reason why we wouldn’t come back the food saved you .
    Compass Rose Chinese Restaurant & BarResponded on November 27, 2024
    Dear Emma, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience regarding Greeting . We apologize for the way your concerns were handled and will address this with our team to ensure better service in the future. Best regards, Compass Rose

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  6. Malcolm

    Hampshire

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service fairly poor, immediate attention when you first arrive, after that be prepared to go to the bar and get your own drinks. 3 starters ordered, one arrived and the other two 15 minutes later lukewarm. Main course dishes again delayed and too be honest, maybe not our taste, left 90% then walked to the bar and paid (seriously 30 minutes quicker!) Very unlikely to return as far better service and food at other establishments
    Compass Rose Chinese Restaurant & BarResponded on November 27, 2024
    Dear Malcolm, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience. It’s concerning to learn that the the service didn’t meet the high standards we strive for and drinks are table services as well. We apologize for the way your concerns were handled and will address this with our team to ensure better service in the future. If you’re open to giving us another chance, we’d love the opportunity to make things right. Please feel free to reach out directly so we can discuss how we can improve your experience. Thank you again for your feedback. Best regards, Compass Rose

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  7. Denise

    Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is simply exquisite, a 100%+ better than any Chinese takeaway you have ever had. Nicely presented & plenty of it.

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  8. Robert

    Hampshire

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was delicious as always, and the staff were excellent. Unfortunately, there was a group of loud, sweary people, and they completely spoiled the ambience. The staff dealt with it really well, but it didn't make for a relaxing evening.

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  9. Stella

    Warwickshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic trip to Compass Rose for a chinese meal - the food is amazing and the staff so friendly - our first visit but we will definitely be back again

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  10. Simon

    Hampshire

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely brilliant service and stunning food! So fresh and delicious, definitely the best Chinese in town! Highly recommended

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FAQs

Compass Rose Chinese Restaurant & Bar offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats. Compass Rose Chinese Restaurant & Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 023 9265 3988.

Compass Rose Chinese Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 115 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Compass Rose Chinese Restaurant & Bar restaurant

Compass Rose Chinese Restaurant & Bar

4.7
£26 to £40
Chinese
Portsmouth

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Compass Rose Chinese Restaurant & Bar

Anchorage RdSywell Cres, Portsmouth, England PO3 5UH

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Portsmouth
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Cocktail Bar, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    We are next to Morrison , which you can use google map to Morrison Car park . We provide free parking , please enter your registration number in our reception when you arrive .
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
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