Giuseppe's in Portsmouth

Very welcoming and great ambience. Food was excellent and service was amazing. Highly recommended!! Very authentic and Italian!

I wish I could score more, a fantastic traditional Italian restaurant with all the Seafood, Steaks, Pizzas and Pastas 😋😋 Will definitely visit again, when I visit my grandson at Portsmouth University.

Went hère for lunch. Excellent ambiance food certainly five stars. Value for money . Very nice gentleman served us . Cannot fault our expérience, thank you .

This is the first time I've ever left a review on google. If I could, I would give this place 10 stars. Great atmosphere, great service, great food. Went for a birthday celebration and couldn't have gone anywhere better! I wish I took some videos as it was so entertaining, the staff and owner had us crying with laughter! "Limoncello on the house!" They could not have catered to our needs anymore if they tried. Will definitely be coming back here. (Homemade tiramisu is a must-have).

Recommended by friends to go, maybe we got it on a bad night! The food was good, service average, dining chairs were bad, the noise (shouting/screaming happy birthday by one of the staff) was too much. Not a typical Italian restaurant as I would say. Would not go again. Disappointed.

The owner is really nice, and you can tell he loves his place and enjoys cooking. But it took 20 minutes for someone to come over to us and more than an hour to get our food. This was during lunch, and there were only 2–3 tables of customers, so it wasn’t busy at all. The food, unfortunately, wasn’t good, not even at home-cooking level, and it was way overpriced. Overall, it’s a nice, quiet spot with a lovely owner, but the food is ehhhh, overpriced, and the service is really slow. I wouldn’t recommend it.

Came here for my birthday and had a wonderful experience. Both the starters and mains were huge portions, great value for money! Our server Albie was so lovely and very attentive. He gave us complimentary shots which was greatly appreciated. Everyone should go here! Best Italian restaurant I've ever been to!

The portions are huge and it is excellent value for money as well. The staff is also very friendly and they will give you free grappa wine and also candy. You might also receive special upgrades (I had two lobsters instead of one) Really recommend this restaurant (the best Italian restaurant I’ve ever had in my life)

I tried to book a table via email but was informed they were fully booked. My husband called the restaurant (didn’t realise I had emailed) and managed to get a table, so it’s probably best calling to reserve. That being said, the restaurant was full all evening and we could see why. The staff were so attentive and had some great personalities, we were laughing a lot. I had the prawn cocktail to start, my husband had the scallops. For main we shared the pepperoni pizza and chicken penne pasta. The portions were generous so we couldn’t finish it all. I would have liked the pasta to be a bit more creamy as I felt it was a little watery but still enjoyable. My FiL said the lobster linguine was brilliant. It was very warm inside the restaurant so we did have to step outside a few times to cool down! The Merlot wine was very good. I would highly recommend Giuseppe’s, a fun evening with great food and wine.

I went on a date here yesterday, and was hugely disappointed by the food. I’d normally speak to the restaurant in person but I was taken here by a date and didn’t want to make him feel uncomfortable. We ordered meatballs as a starter, and these were 100% from a can. I’d had these exact meatballs as a child and you cannot mistake them. Not what you’d expect for £8.95. The rest of the food was also bland and basic. I feel awful because my date spent over £80 for a poor tasteless meal. The service was quick but probably because they don’t cook any of the food from scratch. I’ve had much better meals for half the cost. Definitely do not recommend.

What a warm, inviting and friendly place to share food with loved ones and family. Food was very good and the price was splendid

Excellent starters, delicious steak and pizza. Lovely Christmas atmosphere. Somewhat busy, but no problem if having a reservation. Staff polite, ready at all times to serve and to make sure the customers are enjoying themselves. Perhaps a bit noisy at times, but definitely a place to go back to without much hesitation. Grazie! Latest update Oct 2024-took home half of pizza, next day looked at the amount of grease left on the box bottom (olive oil, butter or from topping), very few restaurants do their pizzas this way, love Giuseppe's chef!

Wow! What a place 🇮🇹😍 The location is nice, it is out of the way and a hidden gem of Southsea. Food- It is authentic Italian cuisine and the portion sizes are incredible. The complimentary breadsticks and garlic dip was a beautiful extra. We had the meatballs to start and then lobster and pasta and tortellini with ham. The staff- All welcoming and lovely, we had complementary lemon chello shots too! My husband got given a full lobster rather than the half lobster as we were the last customer of the evening so that was a bonus😍 We will be back🙌

What a fabulous restaurant found it by chance the food was amazing large portions great staff and lovely decor .. can't fault it thanks to all for lovely night .

Perhaps a bit early in the evening for an atmosphere. Good food and convenient location.

In 20 years of marriage & dining out we for the first time gave ten's for each dish, excellent food matched with service and ambiance

We were told its was dog friendy but we're put on a very cramped table behind the door but this was the only downside to a lovely evening, food was so good with a nice vegetarian selection and the staff very friendly. Would definitely recommend to anyone.

Great value, and generous portions freshly prepared 👌

Lovely Italian restaurant, friendly service, food was good will return when I'm in the area again.

Here's a draft for your 5-star Google review of Giuseppe's Italian Restaurant: --- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I recently took my girlfriend to Giuseppe's Italian Restaurant in Southsea for her birthday, and we had an amazing time! The food was delicious, with generous portions that even I struggled to finish (which is rare for me!). The owner was full of energy, creating a lively and fun atmosphere, and he even treated us to a few shots. The service was top-notch, and it really felt like a special evening. We also had a lovely surprise meeting another guest celebrating her 25th birthday. We left with full bellies and great memories. Highly recommend this place for a fantastic dining experience!

Second visit. Excellent food and service. A lovely evening.

Fantastic owners Great hospitality warm and embracing..exquisite meals all sourced locally and freshly served in a great location BRAVO 😎💕

excellent food 'best pizza in the area by far

Very good italian restarant in Porthsmouth, it's not easy to get a free table it's the best recomendation

Exceptional services and some of the best food I've ever eaten ... I would highly recommend

Highlight of our short stay away. Superb food, staff were excellent, will absolutely book again.

driver left an item at the restaurant..... when told by the restaurant to return to collect it he refused

Without doubt the finest authentic Italian food for miles. The ambience is sensational. If you haven’t been already you’ve missed out- cannot recommend highly enough.

My mum going here quite alot and when I finish work normally see her out side so pop in for drink, very friendly place

Our new favorite Italian gem! The food was delicious, fresh with generous portions, and the staff were wonderfully welcoming. We’re already planning our next visit! 🍝🍕

Perfectly prepared Italian cuisine. My husband had the rabbit and I chose ravioli, both cooked to bring out the ultimate in flavor and texture. The service is warm and welcoming. Our well traveled son raves about the seafood pasta. They do get busy and you may have to wait but it's worth it! Make a reservation ahead of time. Compliments to the chef!!

Amazing food with huge portions and at a good price. The service was very quick and very friendly. The atmosphere was lovely too. Highly recommended Italian restaurant.

The best restaurant we’ve ever been to! The staff are extremely friendly and accommodating, the food is 10/10 and the portions are extremely generous! We were asked to move tables as we were sat on a 4 and there were only 2 of us… so they gave us a bottle of wine on the house! Highly recommend here, will definitely be revisiting!

Me and my family went for dinner for the first time here yesterday for my sons 16th birthday and it was a great experience. Food was delicious, staff we're funny and friendly and really felt like a family-run restaurant. One of the gentlemen who was head-of-house was running around being very entertaining. 10/10

We planned on going elsewhere but they were closed so we walked in here after being drawn to the old European atmosphere. The older gentleman told us they were closing soon but he would be happy to serve us. We sat down and he immediately offered us wine. The food was delicious; The vibes were good. In the end he offered us free lemoncillo shots and candy. It was a great experience and we were very happy to have eaten there.

Everything was fantastic. Great, authentic Italian restaurant. Stylish interior, moody Italian music, fantastic food. Amazing atmosphere. The table for 6 people was ready in an instant and set in a moment. It started with the olives which were some of the best I have ever tasted. Pizza "Calzone", it cannot be described in words. Grazie per avermelo fatto assaggiare. Everything was fantastic. Spaghetti "Carbonara" was also perfect. Excellent Tiramisu, strawberries with whipped cream,... The beer is a bit weaker for my taste. All the staff and the great chef (Miki?) were friendly, kind and helpful. Fantastic service and a unique place for lovers of Italian cuisine. The owner played a little bit and chased the employees to work (the employees took excellent care of the guests), but that was also part of the atmosphere of the establishment. I recommend a visit to everyone. Devi provare questo.

Proper quality authentic Italian food. Very reasonably priced and big portions (‘Man against food’ quantities so id give the starters a miss unless you haven’t eaten in a fortnight) Highly recommend!..

Great place. Traditional home cooked food of the highest quality

Wow! Giuseppe's ❤️ you have to go here if you're staying in Portsmouth / Southsea

Very good atmosphere. Big portions of food but some food not meeting 5* expectation. Family friendly.

Excellent food, very generous portions. Very pleasant environment.

What a gem! The atmosphere was cozy and fun. The staff was friendly and so sweet. The food was absolutely delicious! If you love Italian, you must give this place a try when you're in town.

It's always very good delicious food when we've been here, good service too, the people who run it are lovely and are all doing a great job. 👌🇮🇹

Beautiful food and a great atmosphere

Fantastic food, excellent service and great atmosphere-look forward to returning soon

Such a good place to eat. Food was delicious with generous portions. Staff are friendly and entertaining and the atmosphere is good. Noticed many customers were Italian - always a good sign for and Italian restaurant!

Food is excellent, I have never had a bad meal there. Great atmosphere.

Good food, good service, good atmosphere. What more can you ask for

Finally visited after wanting to visit for a long time & it’s safe to say that I was very impressed! The service was amazing, the place is decorated so beautifully and the food was FANTASTIC & very authentic. I have eaten out in Italy myself many times & it actually felt like I was back there again. Would highly recommend to everyone :)

Pizza was big, with a lot of cheese and no bazilic, and very tasty.

I was really looking forward to trying out this restaurant and I am so happy that I did. the food was absolutely amazing and so tasty. the starters and main meals were nice big portions and the fish was cooked to perfection 😁. definitely top of my favourites now.

Great food and service, nice Italian guy, great atmosphere. Bit pricey but might be the fact I live 5,6 hour from London. Big portions and they gave me olives and free garlic bread, wish I didnt order a starter as I couldnt eat all my pizza but they boxed it for me.

Amazing food ready friendly staff, amazing atmosphere will definitely be visiting again.

A great find, the food was great and the favours were amazing. Staff were so friendly and welcoming, and the service was just right. Great atmosphere and will definitely return when we visit Portsmouth again.

The pizza and pasta are delicious but the real treasure is the beautiful people who work here! Authentic and lovely Italians with more soul than we have seen since we were in Italy!

Been here twice now food lovely great staff can't fault.

Absolutely beautiful food. Lovely staff. One of favourite places to eat

Unfortunately the service and quality of food didn't live up to expectations given the prices. The meals came out in gaps, my daughter had almost finished before ours arrived. I had finished my main before the sauce arrived. Not one I would recommend or visit again.

Superb food great host fantastic atmosphere absolutely love the place would recommend to anyone

Fabulous night out with the family for my sons 18th. Love food, great portion sizes, wonderful hospitality.

Love this place, it’s my local and the staff are like family. Super attentive and very funny too. Great food, they make a great deal when you ask for Parmesan or pepper it’s so funny. Love the owner guiseppe he’s an absolute character. 10/10 will come again

Lovely eccentric italian restaurant food very nice

Fantastic food ! Large portions ! Staff helpful and polite ! Will be back soon

Great place to eat, clean food was brilliant, atmosphere was typical Italian and service was good.

Beautiful food. Enormous portions! Lovely, friendly people. All very natural feeling. Great evening. Thank you.

Disgusting food, bad service, & to top it off was violently sick, I think it was the mussels. Very expensive, won't go there again.

Lovely place, real italian food!

Very nice atmosphere, the waiters and their attitudes make all the deference. The food was great and the experience very enjoyable overall.

3 course =£ 35/40. A proper Italian place worth every penny Muscles cooked to perfection and service was more than excellent and would definitely recommend the tiramisu

Food was great. Lovely place to socialise. Staff were amazing.

Amazing food and staff. Our second time.. definitely not the last. Recommend calamari and pasta with salmon 🍝 !!!

Lovely food, great ambience and the staff friendly and attentive. Will definitely return when I'm in the area. Thank you for a lovely meal! Grazie Mille! Lorenzo

Fantastic place ! Fantastic food and the best service. Enough said. I'll be back with friends as a pose to family. 10

Wonderful, loud atmosphere and delicious food.

Love it there, we will return xx

Disappointed with my meal, I could have bought a ready meal for a fifth of the price of similar quality. Flat coke, but waiter kindly refunded. A shame really.

Food was nice. Portions were a bit too big for our belly's at least 😊 We had a good time here 😊

Best Italian food I have ever had in Southsea. Staff really friendly and warm. Highly recommend !

Really enjoyed the veal in marsala wine sauce. Others had mushroom and chicken risotto and chicken penne. All very tasty. We had dessert which finished the meal perfectly.

I'm in Potsmouth for work and not knowing where to have dinner I consulted the web, having seen the photos on Facebook I was intrigued and decided to have dinner with them, what can I say..... excellent restaurant, good, good, very kind and very welcoming. GOOD.

Only went in for a beer but it had a great atmosphere. Beer was cold and nice seating on the outside. Reasonable prices

Food is delicious and the plates are very good size portion.

Great authentic Italian restaurant.

Visited with my father who has extreme mobility issues, and they could not have been more helpful. I'm very grateful! The also had GF pasta which my coeliac partner was happy to see! It's hard to get that in Italian restaurants outside of Italy.

The most best pizza. Fantastic Italian foods. Giuseppe - thank you, grazie mille! ps. Caprese and proseco too.

Excellent! Truly the most authentic Italian restaurants in the south coast. Atmosphere created by the staff is as if you step into the middle of Italy. The Pizza! Wow!

Easily the best Italian food we have had. Amazing 👏

This is our go to Italian restaurant when visiting Portsmouth or South-sea. The menu offers a good choice, the food is excellent as is the service. Highly recommended 👍👍👍

Garlic margarine and packet bread sticks. Old discoloured glasses. Water didn’t arrive until the end of the meal. Filet steak not med rare, more like well done. Strange consistency, like tuna steak? Peppercorn sauce congealed, too thick, only tasted of cream.

Delicious food and a fun, friendly, and welcoming atmosphere. Would highly recommend!!

Love the food and the atmosphere but the service is very hit and miss. 30mins for a bottle of wine! No end of meal service for our table other tables being offered free shots +chocolates. No cocktail menu!

A little slow and a couple of errors with the order but uncle G looked after us with a complimentary bottle of sparkling water. The food was off the dial. Best lobster spaghetti I’ve ever had. So good in fact, going again tomorrow. 👌🏼

Fantastic service, food was extremely quick to come out and portions were big and tasty. Atmosphere was immaculate. I would give more stars if I could.

Pleasant reception, excellent food and wine.

First time here, went with a friend. Wasn't sure about the decor but it adds to its charm. Really enjoyable food, service good, the owner loves his job and his enthusiasm was welcoming and friendly, good food and a great evening.

Really good authentic Italian food, atmosphere was amazing 100% will go back!!

Absolutely amazing family experience as always. The staff are incredible just like the food. You are made to feel welcome the minute you walk through the door and are treated like family throughout. Best pizza and Italian food, you will ever find anywhere! Eccellente 👌

Great atmosphere. Delicious home cooked food. Highly recommended

Amazing authentic food and people

Staff were not the most welcoming. They were not rude but just not welcoming. The food was really not very good. They serve you margarine instead of real butter. The dessert that was described as ‘freshly home made’ was actually bought from a store or maybe frozen. Food was just not impressive, which really surprised me for an italian restaurant. You literally had one job. And at least not lie to me when i ask the waitress if it’s actually fresh and homemade. Also, did you know that caprese salad must be made with FRESH and PEELED tomatoes? Seems like not. If you are going to argue all of the stuff i said were wrong - don’t. I am aware of what I’m eating and everything i said here i am sure of.