The 30 Best Restaurant in Southampton

“Omg. Spectacular. One of the best ever restaurants - maybe the best. Perfect wine pairings. 100%”

“What a find! On an extremely rainy Friday lunchtime we found Greeko to be empty, but received a warm welcome. We shared the mixed platter which was incredible, all cooked fresh before us. The staff were friendly and the food tasty - we'll definitely be back!”

“Love this place. Staff are amazing / great sense of humour / good with sarcasm. Can never fault the food. Come here every time we go sailing at the Hamble Marina. Best spring rolls I’ve ever tasted!!!”

“The best kurdish restaurant in southampton!! such good quality food, and range of drinks. the staff are so so friendly and kind and will do anything for you! if you want food kurdish food come here!!!”

“What a Fantastic family run restaurant. The food is exceptional… fresh, flavoursome, plentiful and good value. The ambiance and music are delightful. But what sets it apart from other restaurants is the fabulous staff. They were all so welcoming, helpful and genuinely wanted us to have a wonderful experience, which we certainly did! Special mention to Sumayah, Ramin and Ariz, you are brilliant at your job, thank you for making our date night so fantastic.”

“Simply the Best. Been our favourite Restaurant for years. Food superb, excellent Service and relaxing Atmosphere. Took my Grandsons who thought everything was Top Drawer. Quentin and his Wife are great Hosts.”

“Absolutely loved this place! The sushi is incredibly fresh and made with top-quality ingredients — you can really taste the difference. It’s a cozy, family-run restaurant with such a warm and friendly atmosphere. The location is perfect too — just a short walk from the beach. Highly Recommend!”

“Best sushi in Bournemouth by far! Friendly staff and the food is exceptional! Hard to beat sushi this good! Highly recommend!”

“Top-notch french cooking in a relaxed ambience. Informed and friendly service. We left with a smile on our faces.”

“This is an amazing experience! The students are fantastic. Food is great served in style. Can't believe the price.... try it if you can get booked it.”

“Just had the BEST pizza in Southampton at Sherly Top Pizza honestly I cant get over how good it was the crust perfect crispy but still soft in the middle the toppings were fresh and full of flavor you can really tell they use quality ingredients I went for the pepperoni pizza my classic choice and out off all the shops I have been to this has to be the best one and it hit all the right notes simple but so delicious the staff were super chill and friendly too which just made the whole experience better if youre in Southampton and you love pizza Sherly is a must cant wait to go back”

“Nice food at a great price. Ok selection of food and drinks with fast service. Lots of seating options around the location.”

“We had an absolutely fantastic meal at Botley Mill! The food was a solid 10/10 – beautifully cooked and full of flavour. The staff were so friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout, but what really made the evening extra special was the personal touch. When we arrived, we were greeted with a complimentary glass of prosecco and a card signed by the team congratulating us on our one year wedding anniversary. It was such a thoughtful gesture and meant so much to us. Thank you for making our night so memorable, we’ll definitely be returning! (I only took a picture of our starter as i was too excited to dig in and forgot a photo of our main and desert!) Glass of prosecco again had been half drunk before i took a photo”

“Fantastic place serving authentic Mexican food! The owner is full of energy and gave us such a warm welcome. You could really tell he was passionate about the dishes and excited to share his knowledge. He gave us lots of recommendations, all of which we thoroughly enjoyed. Definitely one of my new favourite places in Southampton — I’ll absolutely be coming back. Thank you for the amazing experience!”

“Fantastic place. The atmosphere is really calm. The food is absolutely delicious. I like how convenient the ordering process is and how helpful the staff is. They are so friendly and make you feel very comfortable. Each time I have gone, i have had a great experience. I would definitely recommend this place for some good food, atmosphere and comfort. Will be going back again and again!”

“Was a surprise for my wife for her birthday and our anniversary. Food was fantastic. Service great. Atmosphere could have been nicer, but tbh it was probably because we were the 1st customer of the evening.”

“Love the food at Sala Thai-been going here for years. Take aways are a bit pricey but nice for a treat. Great chicken satay!”

“Fantastic food! All cooked on site so tastes super fresh.”

“We went for dinner and as a vegetarian there was plenty of options, I had bibimbab which was full of flavour and delicious. My partner had beef bulgogi rice which he enjoyed. The staff were friendly and the restaurant is lovely. Thank you. :)”

“Always busy, great atmosphere. 2 for £13 cocktails all day every day. Staff are polite, crazy busy and really friendly. Always have a good time when we visit.”

“First time here, and its tucked away on one of the backstreets which is quite nice actually. A group of 8 of us walked in and we were able to be seated pretty quickly. I was impressed with the food, the service was initially slow but sped up shortly after. Overall a nice meal and would go back! This restaurant allows you to charge your phone whilst at the table with a portable power bank from in house. That's quite unique and its the first restaurant i have been too which does this. Well done to Smugglers for introducing that.”

“Today me and my friend came here and it was a great experience. It was our 1st time doing hotpot so we didn’t really know what we was doing, but they had nice friendly staff and helped us pick based from there recommendation, and it was good value for money. It was just a little hard to get there attention to get more drinks :) 10/10 recommend”

“Great take away experience We decided to try food from here and had a lovely range of treats. We went for some humus, falafel, spicy sausages and the sharing mixed grill meze, with plenty of bread included. The food was very well packed and tasted very fresh and flavoursome. The falafel were rather large and a little dry but overall everything was delicious. Lots of food, with a 20% discount bonus for take away service. A great choice and definite addition to our selection of eat out meals... many thanks Baraca”

“Waffles were "ginormous with lots of chocolate sauce", quote from my 9 year old. The Harry brunch was really good too!”

“Maciej was absolutely amazing. Not only does he serve his customers with the utmost level of professionalism, he even went a step further to make sure that we were all taken care of. He made sure i had enough water to help with my hangover...now tell me, which bartender goes that extra mile. Medbar...this amazing young man deserves a raise.”

“Food always hot and good delivery times, friendly drivers and staff”

“I had my 30th birthday organized by this restaurant, and I was truly amazed! The set out was beautiful, and the atmosphere was lovely. The service was outstanding, and the food was delicious. The portion sizes were generous, and the overall experience was brilliant. I couldn't have asked for a better celebration!" ---”

“We had a Christmas lunch here for 20+ people and everything was perfect. The food was superb, the service outstanding and the atmosphere great. Whenever we have been here we have always had a great time and they cater for gluten free options. Thank you.”

“There are words to the outstanding service and the totally amazing food today. We were greeted by the manager, who was so friendly and supported a very happy team. Tiah gave great service and was so helpful, with Nick on the grill doing amazing food. They are a great asset to Miller and Carter, please recognise them in this reviews”

“Absolutely delightful experience at this Indian restaurant! The food was incredibly delicious. Every dish was exceptional, from the flavorful rice to the mouthwatering butter chicken, kebabs, and appetizers. An absolute feast for the senses – I highly recommend trying each delicacy. A culinary journey that exceeded expectations! The ambiance was fantastic, and the place exuded a beautiful and classic charm. The staff was exceptionally friendly. A must-visit! Thank you for a wonderful dining experience!!”