Mangosteen in Portsmouth

What a great find! Craving some decent and different veg and vegan food we were recommended mangosteen. We were not disappointed! Turning up on a Saturday night without a reservation we knew we were chancing it, but, after a quick check with the kitchen, we were seated, given a menu, a smile and a ginger and turmeric shot 😋. We decided on small plates with the intention of returning for large plates in the future if we enjoyed this visit. Safe to say, we will be returning! Drinks were cold and well priced, staff were friendly, restaurant was well set out without feeling crammed in. However... The real star of the show... The food! We ordered the krab rolls, chilli mushrooms, dumplings, bang bang broccoli, braised leeks and miso cabbage. Could have done with an extra dumpling in the portion, but that's because ' Joey doesn't share food! ' 🤣🤣 The broccoli was great, I've had cauliflower wings before, but never broccoli and they worked really well! The food was fresh, hot, complimented well with sauces and well presented but the star of the show, and I never thought I'd say this, was the miso cabbage! What wizardry you worked on this I will, somehow, discover, but it was perfectly cooked, not raw, not overcooked and soggy, just perfect! It's safe to say that, had we not been in a public setting, we would have licked the plate clean, the sauce was epic! We cannot wait to return and try the beetroot gnocchi and thali. See you soon!

Such tasty food, a real find for impressive veggie meals out. Highly recommend whether you're vegetarian, vegan or meat eater- there's delicious food for everyone!

I loved this restaurant on a first visit some 2 years ago, and if anything it is even better now. Great, delicious vegan food without any lazy faux meat substitutes. Service was attentive and efficient but not overbearing. I'm only ever in the area when travelling home to France on the ferry, but I will try to visit more often as restaurants like this are well worth supporting.

Excellent vegetarian/vegan restaurant with so many options of delicious-sounding dishes on the menu, it was hard to choose. We were both very pleased with our meals. The staff were friendly and helpful also. We will happily return. 🙏🏽

We went to Mangosteen on a Saturday evening. From when we first arrived, there was a very warm welcome and excellent service. We sat outside and had regular check ins from the team, ensuring we had all we needed, with a personal touch! We ordered 5 small plates which was the perfect amount. Each dish was delicious but the absolute favourite was the crispy Parmesan kale! Highly recommend to restaurant, which is rare to find such a passionate vegan focused place, with great service and excellent food.

So happy we found this place. We were only staying in Portsmouth for one night. We were looking for somewhere with vegan options for me, so I was elated to find a vegan/vegetarian restaurant nearby. The food did not disappoint, we had three courses and everything was delicious and cooked perfectly. The flavour combinations were so good, every taste was a delight. The hardest thing was choosing what to have because the whole menu looked amazing. I'd highly recommend the butternut squash wellington, that was incredible. My partner isn't vegan or vegetarian, but said it was one of the best meals he's had in a long time. There's a good choice of wine, cocktails and non alcoholic drinks too. We didn't try the cocktails as we shared a bottle of red wine, which was lovely. The atmosphere was so relaxed and welcoming. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We will definitely return next time we are in the area.

Can not fault this vegan restaurant. Fantastic quality. You must try their carbonara!!! Will definitely be back soon.

We are not vegetarian but we went anyway and we were not disappointed - the food is fantastic!! Great selection and super tasty

Really impressive range of things that include plenty of vegan options, the carbonara in particular was really impressive. Overall, really nice fresh food that was prepared to a really quality standard. We were both super impressed!

Well I have to be honest - I was invited for Dinner for a Birthday for a party of 9 this evening and a vegan and vegetarian restaurant would not be my first choice and I would rarely choose non meat dishes! Wow - I was so impressed and to be fair I didn’t know what to choose as there were many items on the menu that really interested me! Luckily we all chose a selection of starters and main courses and the portions were of such a decent size that we all had the chance to taste each others ! Every dish was delicious and well presented and the service was just the right level of professional, attentive and friendly. We had the arrancini, mushrooms, Camembert, tempura vegetables and leeks to start followed by a wonderful selection of main course dishes / none of us had room for dessert ! I would definitely return and have to say for my first ever visit to a vegetarian and vegan restaurant I was really impressed by the whole experience. I give 5 stars very happily for food, service and overall experience and if I were being hyper critical the only thing I would say is that the lighting is quite bright once it is dark outside, it was daylight when we arrived but feel when we left the lights are quite bright, this would not detract me from recommending highly or returning - can’t wait to visit again / many thanks !

A wonderful tasty meal. Although not a vegan/veggie myself, I can honestly say that this was one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. Freshly prepared juices, subtly spiced and well presented food. Attentive staff and very good value for money…try it, I think you’ll be impressed.

My daughter and I went for lunch. We were welcomed with a delicious shot of turmeric mixture. The staff were welcoming, friendly and efficient. The restaurant was comfortable and roomy. The menu My daughter ordered the buttersquash Wellington and I had the truffle burger. We shared a potion of sweet potato fries. Both dishes were delicious and beautifully presented.

We were here last night for our Valentines dinner. I have been bugging the meat-eating boyfriend to take me to Mangosteen for ages and he finally caved! Blown away is a total understatement- from both of us. We were given a gorgeous non-alcoholic healthy shot before we ordered which totally attacked our taste buds with so many flavours, and made us really excited for the food to come. We shared the Tempura Veg and Breaded Mushrooms, both of which were beautiful. The tempura was really light and not too thick but still had so much lovely flavour and the veg was still aldente, which is so hard to do with tempura, and the mushrooms were gorgeous too. For main, I had been excited about the Butternut Squash Wellington and...just wow..it really didn't disappoint. So many flavours which complimented each other but also stood out on their own. I didn't want to get the carbonara as I cook it at home but having tried my boyfriend's, the restaurant totally elevated it to a whole new level. I had the raspberry/chocolate desert. It looked beautiful, the chocolate part was really rich but the raspberry sorbet and other additions complimented it perfectly. Yes, the dishes were a little bit smaller then others but this is a high level restaurant with homemade, fresh ingredients and we both felt relieved not to be overful and heavy as you so often can be after a 3 course meal and bottle of red! My boyfriend has IBS and a dairy allergy and he said that, although there's no meat, he really loved feeling safe with what he was eating and actually had a choice, for the first time in a long time. The service was attentive, but not too attentive, smiley and the decor was really stunning. I can't wait to go again.

Lovely restaurant with gorgeous food - very well worth a visit. Lots of choice and friendly owner - will definitely be back!

Lovely experience at this great little bistro, friendly helpful service, classy decor, amazing menu, fabulous drinks, and the food is really delicious. Well worth a visit.

Every course was delicious, I wish there was somewhere like this in Cardiff as I would go all the time. Veg dumplings were outstanding, Not carbonara was lovely, sorbet also lovely.

Such a good experience. Everything cooked fresh, everything was a riot of taste and thankfully no fake meat to be seen. The service was friendly and just the right balance of being attentive and letting us enjoy each other’s company. My Dad’s feedback was every mouthful is an adventure hence the title of my review 😁. So many wonderful dishes, we ordered half the small plates on the menu, and shared everything. We enjoyed every single dish and we will all return. Shame we didn’t get more pictures. We were too busy tucking in!

The food is excellent but unfortunately the so-so service and ambience lets this place down. If you are going to charge an automatic 12.5% service charge on top of your prices for any size of party, then the service needs to be better. We were slow to be seated, and our drinks did not come out at the same time. One was nearly 10 minutes before the rest which is not good when you want to toast someone on their birthday. One server was surly at best. Plus, the lighting is too bright - tone it down a notch for a better evening atmosphere.

Fantastic food and good service as usual. Even my carnivorous ‘a meal isn’t a meal without meat’ brother-in-law enjoyed it, and he didn’t realise the Carbonara he ate was actually vegan. Personally I avoid all dishes containing coconut ‘cheese’ and prefer the whole food options - which there are plenty of choices. Already looking forward to our next visit.

The wine and the food were excellent. I really enjoyed my pasta dish. It was a nice atmosphere and fairly busy in the restaurant. The portion sizes are perhaps a little small but we would definitely visit again.

The food is stunning, not only totally delicious but also beautifully presented, with a really great variety of dishes on offer. It is wonderful to have a vegan restaurant to dine in during the evening with elevated food. The restaurant is really elegant and the service was outstanding!

The main course portion size was tiny. We came just for a main course and drinks but left hungry. The main course mushroom risotto was Starter size - just a smear of rice & mushroom on the plate. The vegan Wellington was tasty but very small. A service charge of 15% was included in the bill, with no option not to pay.

What a strange experience. We had booked a works night out here last night. We had to prebook our choices which I'm never a fan of. We had to wait ages for our drinks which arrived in dribs and drabs . Infact some of the party had finished their drinks by the time the others had arrived. The service was surly at best infact I don't think I saw the waitress smile once. However the weirdest thing was they bought all the food at once starters and mains. Some if the party due to illness couldn't make it however even though we wrote down the changes gor th all the dishes arrived. I don't think I've ever been anywhere that serves all the food in one hit. The waitress was slow to clear the cluttered table. The food was OK but nothing special. We won't be back.

This was our third visit since opening and the menu has matured nicely. Service is excellent and the restaurant has very tasteful decor. I took non vegan friends with me who equally enjoyed their food choices. Personally I can recommend the braised leeks and the wellington. The sauces and purées on the dishes are amazing. I won’t be leaving it so long for a return visit.

Visited due to a meal out with our vegan friend and so didn't expect much. Extremely happy with the decor, service and the fantastic food 👌 It won't change my eating habits but I will definitely visit again as the menu is updated regularly and I'm always interested to try new things. The bao bun's are awesome 👌

Lovely location, great decor and atmosphere was nice and chilled. Fantastic food and a helpful knowledgeable waiter. Looking forward to another visit

We came to Mangosteen a few times over the last year and it is certainly one of our favourite restaurant in Southsea. Ideally placed, nicely decorated, an incredibly friendly and professional staff welcomes us. There are some really interesting drinks and cocktail on the menu,...

High quality vegetarian food. Very tasty. If you're a vegetarian and in the Portsmouth area you should try here. And if you're not you still should :-)

Nice food, reasonable prices and nicely decorated restaurant. Probably wouldn’t rush back but would recommend to try something a bit different.

We have been twice for dinner and both times had a great experience! The food was excellent and the chef came out to chat with us which was a very nice personal tough!

Visited with a friend and loved it. The food was lovely, service was great and it was a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. We shared some small plates and thali and somehow found room for a sticky toffee apple pudding . Will definitely return

We had to go to other establishments nearby to get our bottle of wine opened as the restaurant didn’t even have a corkscrew.! The jungle curry was tasteless: some chunks of aubergine and potato in a watery sauce. Service was appalling. Waitress cleared our glasses...

We had a lovely meal here. We decided to share three small plates and one large - all were delicious. The service was very good too. This was our first visit but we’ll definitely be back!

We visited last year shortly after opening and were very impressed with the care taken over the food preparation and presentation. I am writing this review in the hope of a big improvement because there is a real place for quality vegan dining in Southsea....

Came over from the Isle of Wight just to go to Mangosteen and was not disappointed! It was so nice going to a full veggie/vegan place and knowing that you can pick anything off the menu, we ended up sharing lots of small plates but...

4 friends visited here and we all absolutely loved it. The decor and atmosphere is lovely. The service was fantastic and the food amazing! My favourites were the bang band broccoli, crispy chilli mushrooms and the butternut squash Wellington! Cocktails also very enjoyable! We have...

Overnighting in Portsmouth after 5 days on the SW Coast enjoying the fish & chips menus we were ready to return to our usual plant based choices. We were delighted to find Mangosteen Restaurant in the lively Southsea neighbourhood behind our hotel. Right off the...

Juhel and Olya thank you for your excellent customer service yesterday. You were patient and so so friendly, Olya is so smiley and chatty. Juhel was so great at answering my questions and understanding my dietary requirements. Very impressed by his knowledge of what he...

Lovely little restaurant, relaxing atmosphere, visually pleasing. I visited with my mum and we ordered 5 small plates to share between us. We didn't have to wait long for our food and enjoyed a very nice cocktail while we waited. I was super excited for...

I dined there with my family. The staff were miserable and not particularly friendly. They forgot part of my meal; I got a grudging apology and the dish finally arrived long after we finished the rest of the food. The K burger was good but...

Second time my boyfriend and I have had dinner at Mangosteen and we LOVE it. The staff are great, the aesthetic of the restaurant is lovely and most importantly the food is fantastic. My boyfriend (a non-vegan) loves it too! Would highly recommend

We had a delicious meal here this evening. We were drawn in by the stylish decor and interesting looking menu and it didn’t disappoint Great prompt service and delicious beautifully presented food. Will definitely return

We are not vegetarian by any means but we’re blown away by the food. Crispy chilli mushrooms, Jack fruit tacos and Katsu Curry made with Pumpkin were absolutely amazing. We will return.

Friends wanted to try but will not be returning here - cocktails were the worst we ever had and soft drinks overpriced. We were enticed to try some small plates but left without eating them - cold microwaved stale and tasteless at shocking prices- can’t...

First time here and throughly enjoyed. Lovely relaxed atmosphere .. food was absolutely delicious and service good. Definitely recommend if you are looking for a vegetarian/vegan restaurant but also if you just fancy a meal without meat .. give it a go

This was a great dining experience. The food was great and the staff were really friendly. We had a great time and will be back.

Visited this afternoon for the first time with my wife, Louise, and my daughter Lucie and her partner Brendan. Louise is a vegan, I am a vegetarian, and L&B are neither. We were all very impressed with not only the amazing tasting vegan food, but...

I visited with a party of 17 as part of a hen do. Everyone at Mangosteen was so welcoming and so helpful and the food was amazing. Lots of us plan on revisiting at a later date; we had a brilliant evening at Mangosteen. Thank...

We had an excellent meal here. The restaurant is very nicely decorated. The menu has a very varied selection much of which is suitable for vegans. The food was delicious, we will definitely be back

Found through trip advisor. Was easy to make a reservation, seemed empty when we went early Saturday evening. However the reviews lived up to their comments. Great selection f foods. We find that many vegetarian options are spices and this does not suit us both,...

My husband and I booked to come on Valentines night, he had left a phone message to let them know that I'm in a wheelchair, and they called back to talk through the accessibility issues with me - it has a small step into the...

Really lovely place, beautiful decoration and nice staff who cared about us. The food was delicious especially loved the crispy mushrooms and gnocchi! Oh and the chocolate Deli.. Okay I loved everything :)

Had a really lovely meal here. We shared some small plates, we had 6 between 2 of us which was plenty. All of the food was delicious, our favourite was the crispy chilli mushrooms. Will definitely be back!

Had a lovely evening, food was great, will definitely recommend and will be returning if only to attempt the puddings as we were too full to do so on this visit. Thank you

Visited for lunch on Saturday - our first meal at Mangosteen and it surpassed our expectations. The menu has a wide variety of choice. Everything we tasted was delicious and beautifully presented. We enjoyed it all, so don't really want to single anything out but...

Recently visited here with my husband and were deeply disappointed with the unhelpful and rude staff. Being a coeliac, I picked a gluten free beer off the menu and was presented with a beer that contained barley. The member of staff did not attempt to...

Visited last night with my colleague who is Vegan. We had the hot pot pie and the curry dish. Presentation was amazing and my hot pot pie was absolutely delicious. It was also really filling. Nice wine too and the complimentary turmeric shot was also...

The whole thing was amazing start to finish. The food was full of flavour and freshly cooked. Staff were really accommodating. Especially loved the aloo chat and bao bun starters. Really lovely place

Fabulous food - presentation and quality were fab. We tried a number of small plates to share and couldn’t fault any. Lovely staff and very attentive. We will definitely be back ❤️

A great meal; the food in here is fantastic, and because it's vegetarian it has to be made tasty to compete. Although not veggies ourselves, my wife and I love the food. The ambience is great and the staff are attentive and polite. If you're...

Had an amazing meal at Mangosteen with friends. We were four meat eaters and one vegan and we all loved the menu! The food was wonderful and the service impeccable! I have rarely been to a restaurant where the staff are so enthusiastic about the...

We thoroughly enjoyed our vegan dishes here. Totally tasty - and great drinks menu. Hosts are very personable.

Last night was my second trip to Mangosteen and once again we were treated wonderfully and had a brilliant dinner. The new menu is lovely and the value for money is brilliant. Can’t wait for our next trip!

We were 2 vegans booked on the ferry returning to France. We chose Mangosteen for dinner before sailing and what an excellent decision that was. Absolutely delicious food, beautifully presented. Normally we do not bother with desserts but the panna cotta was superb. Friendly, attentive...

Amazing food, lovely atmosphere. Had the mushroom tagliatelle, it was awesome. Looking forward to going back as soon as we can

We started with complementary turmeric shots which absolutely cleared our palate - and our sinuses. Fabulous. A really lovely peaceful ambience with an extensive vegan menu. We started with the dumplings and tempura vegetables which were both delicious - light and flavorful with a delicious...

Menu was reassuringly small but full of all sorts of delicious! Everything was so fresh and so well presented. Staff were attentive and friendly.

We came with two non vegan friends for dinner last night and had an absolutely delicious meal and a great time. The turmeric shot on arrival was a lovely touch, the staff were very friendly and the flavours were amazing! We shared a bottle of...

This restaurant is a great addition to the dining options in Southsea. We visited as a large group (11 people) and were very well catered for. The food is delicious, with lots of fresh fruit and veg, and interesting flavours. I’ll definitely be coming back...

I always feel a bit mean when my meat-eating friends agree to go to a vegan/vegetarian restaurant with me, as if they're missing out, but they certainly didn't at Mangosteen. I had the linguini which was delicious, and my friend was very impressed by the...

Visiting the area and drawn to this place. We had a great meal. Beautifully presented and all tasted delicious. Staff was friendly and very helpful in explaining some of the terminology of the menu. Would definately reccommend to book as weekends are packed. Definte must...

Visited at lunchtime and ordered a dish which was supposed to be a substantial panini size roll with filling. The gluten free bread version was a small round roll (half the size). Nothing on the side. We were charged £12. Poorly calculated portion, hugely over...

Excellent quality food, beautifully presented by friendly people. We had a really fantastic meal and will definitely be returning soon. My husband said the sticky toffee pudding was the best he’d ever tasted - vegan & non-vegan. I am not vegan, but found the food...

We went for an evening meal during the jubilee celebrations and can only say what a huge disappointment it was . The food is priced way too high and the quality and taste dreadful. Probably the worst vegan restaurant I have ever visited.

We had a selection of food from across the short menu - Bang Bang Brocolli, Vegetable rolls, little dumplings, Jackfruit Taco, Katsu curry & a couple of side dishes between 3 of us. All dishes were delightfully presented and very tasty indeed. Only 1 of...

Delicious food. A really special experience. Hope we can come back soon. We had vegan starters: bang bang broccoli and tempura veg. Stunning. Mains were fantastic and we shared first ever vegan pannacotta. Wow!

This is a lovely new restaurant. The decor is good and the service is excellent and very welcoming. We were a mix of vegans, vegetarians and meat eaters who all loved the food. There is a good selection of cocktails and drinks. We will definitely...

We visited on Sunday 13th February as an early Valentine’s dinner. My husband is vegan, I’m not but I run a vegan Instagram page as I’m the one who usually does all the cooking! I’d found Mangosteen advertising locally on Facebook and suggested it to...

This is a very new venture and will hopefully do well. Any criticism here should be seen as being well intentioned. Let's do the good bit first. The food. This is a vegan/vegetarian restaurant but carnivores shouldn't be put off by that. Every single dish...