Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Hampshire

OpenTable

Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Hampshire? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Porters Wine & Charcuterie

4.9

4.9 (493)

£25 and under

British

Southampton

About the restaurant

Situated on Queen's Terrace, Southampton and overlooking the historic Queen's Park, Porters name originates from the history of its surroundings, 'Porters Meadow'. Tucked away from the vibrant Oxford Street, Porters offers a place to unwind, eat and drink in the company of friends. We are passionate about creating a social dining experience to be enjoyed by all. To compliment our hand selection picked of wines, we have sourced only the best UK produced meats and cheeses. Our unique menu allows you as the customer to build your board by selecting from our great range of cheese and charcuterie. Our boards have been designed to share among friends and to create a social and relaxed dining experience.

Top review

Harry

Dined 7 days ago

Loved it; great menu, great food, great setting! Thank you

Edo Asia

4.8

4.8 (246)

£26 to £40

Japanese

Southampton

About the restaurant

The sister restaurant of Shanghai 1814
Serving Asian-inspired small plates, Robata grilled dishes, sushi and sashimi, designed to share and be devoured alongside an unforgettable selection of theatrical cocktails and fine wines.

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Richard

Dined 2 days ago

Four of us ate at Edo Asia on the Thursday before Christmas. It was my first time here, and I was blown away by the style and quality of the restaurant atmosphere, the food and service. Probably the best Asian restaurant I've been to outside of London. Between 4 of us, we tried two different set menus (2 or each), one mainly fish, the other mainly meat (chicken, beef). There was plenty of food, all beautifully presented and VERY tasty! All in all, a really great experience and I wouldn't hesitate to come back. The cost? About £100 per head, including a bottle of fizz and 2 bottles of wine and the obligatory service charge. For the quality, I thought it was good value.

The Kara Fleet

4.8

4.8 (465)

£26 to £40

Turkish

Fleet

About the restaurant

Welcome To The Kara Lounge Fleet! After our success in Grays, Essex, we've decided to bring you the hype and excitement to fleet.

With our amazing lunchtime offer, evening meals, and weekend entertainment, what's not to love.

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Alan

Dined 5 days ago

I have visited the Kara on several occasions when staying local, everything is great about this place, service staff, food. I will visit again when staying local.

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Experience

Mid-Week Lunch Time Offer £15.95

The High Street Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (513)

£41 and over

Contemporary British

Lymington

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Lymington, The Highstreet Kitchen offers a relaxed dining experience focusing primarily on local sustainable food, working with dedicated local farmers and producers. The restaurant has been a dream for Gavin Barnes for over a decade and it has now become a shared vision for the whole team.

We proudly serve lunch and Dinner.

please allow enough time to relax and enjoy your evening as we serve good food not fast food.

Please notify us of any allergens

See you all soon!

Bookings for 5 people and over will require a deposit
£10 pounds per person

Top review

Tony

Dined 7 days ago

It was a superb evening. The food the service the wine the atmosphere were all first class. Thanks Gavin and the team at High Street Kitchen

Compass Rose Chinese Restaurant & Bar

4.7

4.7 (117)

£26 to £40

Chinese

Portsmouth

About the restaurant

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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Janet

Dined 3 days ago

This was our first visit the the restaurant. My first impression on going through the door was slight disappointment as I expected it to look very different from when it was previously the pub. However the food was amazing every single thing we ordered was gorgeous and my husband is very picky S not many decent Chinese restaurants/takeaways around. The service was excellent the two girls were attentive when needed and nothing too much trouble. Will definately be goi v again.

Enzee Brockenhurst Limited

4.6

4.6 (483)

£25 and under

Italian

Brockenhurst

About the restaurant

If you'd like to book please call us or send us a WhatsApp or an email - booking with OpenTable is available too.

Family Run Italian in Brockenhurst, New Forest National Park.
Millie and Massimo welcome you to their restaurant in the wonderful New Forest village of Brockenhurst. As the business grows so do our customer base and we are proud to call many of our local customers friends
Under the watchful eye of Millie our chefs work tirelessly to provide you with delicious meals using fresh local ingredients.
Our restaurant menu has dishes to suit everyone, and we cater for gluten free and vegan diets.

Homemade traditional Sicilian and Italian home cooking, delicious pasta, freshly baked pizza and daily specials. Visit- The New Forest - Explore-The National Park- Eat - At Enzee's

Thursday's are Live Music Nights in the Forest. Join us for dinner jazz sax from 7pm whilst you dine.

Top review

Anne

Dined on 12 Dec 2024

Our first visit to Enzee and can thoroughly recommend. Lovely welcome on arrival and good table by the window. A saxonophist was playing Christmas music which was absolutely the icing on the cake for us. Really got us in to the Christmas spirit! Service was efficient but not rushed and both our meals were excellent. Will definitely return. Thank you to the whole team

Shanghai 1814

4.6

4.6 (786)

£41 and over

Shanghainese

Southampton

About the restaurant

Shanghai 1814 is an exceptional destination restaurant in an iconic listed building in the heart of Southampton. You won’t have experienced anything quite like it. This is where East meets West in a cacophony of flavour, style, colour and vibrancy. Shanghai 1814 is so-called as the owner’s ancestors opened their first restaurant in Shanghai in 1814 – the time of the Qing Dynasty, China’s final imperial dynasty.

This combination of traditional European architecture with exuberant Chinese interior design is dynamic and exciting. Welcome to Shanghai 1814 and enjoy the ultimate dining experience.

Wow-factor interiors are decadent and glamorous, draped in dazzling chandeliers and adorned with cherry blossom. The menus feature contemporary Chinese dishes that are fresh and flavoursome, created by a Chef who previously worked at Michelin-starred Hakkasan in London’s Mayfair.

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Edita

Dined 4 days ago

The food is to die for . It's really good value for money lunch set menue for £21 we couldn't finish our food, very generous portions. Great service, too. 10 out of 10!

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Experience

Sharing Menu

Côte Brasserie - Winchester

4.5

4.5 (88)

£25 and under

French

Winchester

About the restaurant

Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.

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Michael

Dined on 10 Dec 2024

Staff attitude and friendliness made it a good evening.

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Experience

New Year's Eve Set Menu

Experience

Festive three-course Set Menu

Pho Portsmouth

4.4

4.4 (281)

£25 and under

Vietnamese

Portsmouth

About the restaurant

Situated overlooking the water in Gunwharf Quays, Pho is a healthy Vietnamese restaurant that specialise in pho noodle soup, the national dish of Vietnam. Aside from pho, you can also expect to find amazing sharing starters, healthy salads, hearty rice bowls and decadent curries. They have a range of freshly made juices and also Vietnamese beers and a large wine and cocktail list. Pho’s menu is 40% vegan and nearly entirely gluten-free too. They also have an accessible kids’ menu where children can get a meal and a drink for £5.50

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STACEYVIP

Dined on 12 Dec 2024

The food was delicious as always - super fresh and the portions are always great! The staff are lovely however service is quite slow. We were served our starters all bar one which was sat on the counter for 15 minutes before it was brought over. We come here regularly based on the food! It’s the best In Gunwharf 🌟

Heaven's Kitchen Alton

4.3

4.3 (223)

£25 and under

Steakhouse

Alton

About the restaurant

HK Alton: Fresh Flavours, Timeless Ambiance

Heaven's Kitchen Steak House in Alton, Hampshire, is celebrated for its exquisite steaks and Mediterranean flair, set within the historic ambiance of a grade 2 listed building. Our Alton location prides itself on a tradition of culinary excellence, offering guests a unique dining experience where the passion for superb food and service is palpable. With the innovative feature of an open kitchen, diners can witness the culinary artistry that goes into every dish, making each meal a memorable event. Here, we invite you to indulge in a dining journey that highlights our dedication to exceptional cuisine in the heart of Hampshire

Recognised as:
✅ The best Steakhouse in Hampshire
✅ Best restaurant by Diners’ Choice 2021&2022
✅ TripAdvisor certificate of excellence.

Top review

Howard

Dined on 7 Nov 2024

The wines, food and service here are all consistently very good. The staff are friendly, professional and attentive.

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