Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Hampshire

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies 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!

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

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.

Top review

Oluyinka

Dined 2 days ago

Hospitality 💯 ,got a coat hang on so you can be free and enjoy your dinner.Servers were up on their toes and quick with the meals.The foods and drinks were💯💯 .OMG! The experience was yummy

The Kara Fleet

4.8

4.8 (492)

£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.

Top review

Dined 4 days ago

Fabulous decor. Excellent service. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Will definitely be visiting again.

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Experience

Mid-Week Lunch Time Offer £15.95

The High Street Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (518)

£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

PaulVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Fantastic as always. The salmon starter was so much more refined then anywhere else and the venison main course was the best venison I’ve eaten this year. Really enjoyed the banana souffle too. And such a good wine list

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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Experience

Sharing Menu

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 😊

Enzee Brockenhurst Limited

4.6

4.6 (484)

£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.

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Jayne

Dined on Dec 20, 2024

Really lovely meal. Service was very slow though and took ages to get the first drink but the staff were very welcoming and helpful.

Côte Brasserie - Winchester

4.4

4.4 (89)

£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 Dec 10, 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 (284)

£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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Aglaia

Dined on Dec 20, 2024

Great place to eat! The food is very tasty and every dish was delicious. The staff always ask if you have any allergies. We were seated near the window and we had a great view towards the marina.

Heaven's Kitchen Alton

4.3

4.3 (225)

£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

Sonia

Dined 5 days ago

I had a confirmation of my booking for 22 people at midday on Christmas Day. Unfortunately, the tech hadn’t quite worked, so the restaurant didn’t have this booking on their system. Despite this, they managed a nifty rearrangement of tables and accommodated us with grace and charm. The food was excellent, as was the service. Very impressive. Especially as they had a second shift of diners at 2:30

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