Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Hampshire

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Updated December 05, 2024

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

The Kitchen@ Winchester Golf Academy

4.8

4.8 (50)

£25 and under

Café

Winchester

About the restaurant

Located at The Winchester Golf Academy, The Kitchen @ is an independent all-day dining offer that celebrates British ingredients and local producers.

When it comes to our food, we believe in following the seasons for fresh, bold flavours, served simply for maximum enjoyment. We care about where our food comes from, how it is produced and harvested so, wherever we can, we source the highest welfare and support local so we can do our bit to reduce food miles.

Open for brunch, lunch, dinner, coffee from 9am daily , expect a relaxed atmosphere and friendly service. We care about people - whether our staff or our guests, so we’ve created an environment where people can thrive and guests feel welcomed.

Pop in and see us, whether you’re here for golf, walking the dog or simply catching up with friends and family.

Top review

Sue

Dined on Dec 21, 2024

Lovely breakfast as usual. Great to see the Half breakfasts back on the menu, Thank you all. Merry Christmas.

Compass Rose Chinese Restaurant & Bar

4.7

4.7 (120)

£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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Julie

Dined on Dec 22, 2024

Amazing food, friendly service cannot fault anything 😊

The Kara Fleet

4.8

4.8 (493)

£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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Peter

Dined 7 days ago

The Kara is a fantastic venue with friendly service The food is simple but highest quality ingredients cooked expertly on the huge bbq grill Wine was really nice too I had a table of 18 and they didnt get one order wrong and it all came out together.

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Mid-Week Lunch Time Offer £15.95

The Olive House restaurant

4.7

4.7 (1222)

£25 and under

Mediterranean

Basingstoke

About the restaurant

Authentic Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine, freshly prepared and freshly cooked. Family-oriented restaurant. Family run restaurant.
Mr ErhanAtag is the checf since year 2000

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Emily

Dined on Dec 17, 2024

Always amazing service and a warm welcome. Delicious food, cosy atmosphere, authentic style. Never disappointed.

The Town House

4.6

4.6 (103)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Alresford

About the restaurant

Our lovingly restored Grade II Listed Georgian townhouse in the heart of New Alresford, Hampshire.
Designed with comfort in mind, to take you through every stage of the day, almost every day of the week.
for Food, Drink, Co-Working & Events.

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derrick

Dined 4 days ago

Really impressive from start to finish. We all enjoyed every part of our meals from starter through to dessert.

Edo Asia

4.8

4.8 (249)

£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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Folukemi

Dined 1 day ago

Very conducive environment 👍the customers service was excellent

Porters Wine & Charcuterie

4.9

4.9 (495)

£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

Tom

Dined 2 days ago

Another fantastic visit to porters! Such an amazing venue and team! Thank you for always making every experience special

Reggina's Italian, Botley

4.6

4.6 (1794)

£26 to £40

Italian

Southampton

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Botley Village, Regginas Italian serves the best and freshest seasonal produce, Italian cheeses, meat and seafood. Get swept away by the warm, aromatic flavours of Italy, served to you with an elegant touch in an atmosphere that’s second to none.

From classic, nostalgic flavours to new, inspired dishes the stylish menu is perfectly complemented by the restaurant's stunning environment and outdoor dining space. Perfect for any occasion whether it be lunch, dinner, birthday or business meal. Explore our A la Carte menu, lunch set menu, afternoon tea or even an Italian buffet available.

During the Summer, dine 'Al Fresco' on our outdoor terrace to enjoy the sun.

Top review

James

Dined 3 days ago

A really nice Italian great service and the food was delicious.

The Meldiz

4.8

4.8 (122)

£25 and under

Turkish

Basingstoke

About the restaurant

The Meldiz Turkish Restaurant
A big warm, friendly welcome from us to you, offering our customers here in Basingstoke a touch of the Mediterranean.

Here at Meldiz we pride ourselves in our achievement of bringing together not only the true authentic flavours of our country but combine that with our renowned generosity, we not only offer you the customer an amazing experience but also great value for money.

Top review

Ben

Dined 7 days ago

Once again, a wonderful time at The Meldiz. Thanks to everyone who always make our visits so special.

Shanghai 1814

4.7

4.7 (793)

£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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Carol

Dined 3 days ago

A lovely venue for a family celebration. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

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