The best restaurants in Charles Dickens Portsmouth South East

Since my first visit in March I have been several times, in fact every time I pop over to Southsea! This place surpasses labels, and is pure, unadulterated excellence. The surrroundings and the vibe exude well-being, and are the perfect accompaniment to the mind-boggling food and refreshments. If you want to feel cared-for, come here! Everything I have sampled has been a revelation in taste; perfectly-combined flavours in no way overwhelming or heavy. The subtlety of the cakes, coffees and buscuits is second-to-none and even the "pupcakes" look mouthwateringly tempting! All staff are superb; contributing calm and nurturing atmosphere which clearly must origionate from the top...

The food was ok, but the service was embarrassingly slow. When we arrived there were 3 other tables with guests. We waited over 40 minutes for 12 pieces of sushi. Tasted fine but having waited that long, most food would! We then needed to wait another 20mins after that for fish and chips. Staff apologised for the delay and gave us copious tap water. Once food was served no one checked to see if we were ok or needed anything more. There are better places to go for a dinner of that standard.

En una calle de establecimientos muy mediocre este fue un hallazgo fantástico. Tranquilidad, buena comida, buen café y servicio amable. Yo recomiendo vivamente esta parada de café.

Staff always friendly and quick, food always good, coffee one of the best. a great meeting place to catch up with Family or friends or business contacts.

When we arrived we were placed on a table that had a reserve sign on it, we asked if it was really okay and the server said yes. We were still eating our dessert when the server came back and told us to finish in 10-15 minutes as he needs the table back at 2pm. If they would have told us beforehand we would have understood and ordered only the dessert, which we came for. I personally think it was very rude and not professionally handled. We’re never coming back here. Food was okay. We came for the halo2 which needed more fruits.

What a great little hidden gem. Great food, fabulous service, amazing prices. Both the English and Japanese menus are brilliant with food cooked with real care and attention. We have been many times and will continue to return over and over

Stopped in for a coffee and a breakfast roll of bacon and egg. The banging Bass music made me feel glad that I didn’t have a hangover. The coffee was great 10/10 The Bacon and Egg roll not so much, the bacon was microwaved to within an inch of its life and was inedible, making me remove it altogether and make do with an egg roll. The staff all seemed like they were asleep or couldn’t be arsed (not sure which)

Today I visited the southsea positive eats on Palmerston Road. From first entering to leaving the whole experience was brilliant. So fresh & clean in there and the girls working were so friendly and gave me advice in what to order etc. I had a boost juice & a build your own bowl which was so worth the price. All fresh ingredients and so much flavour. Will definitely be visiting again!

Three ordered Pizzas. All were very good, especially the crust. I had the Italian Sub and it was supurb. The service was quick and responsive. Deffinently will go again.

Had breakfast baguettes with coffee. Tasty and freshly prepared by a friendly member of staff. A welcome result having been let down by the premier inn breakfast!

First time to this lovely little cocktail bar. Had first class service from Jody & Katie. Really fab cocktails - Old Fashioned & Tiramisu Espresso Martini. Would definitely recommend a visit here!!

Although living in Chichester, we heard about this new place opening in Portsmouth and we decided to try it out. Save to say we have been travelling the extra mile to come and enjoy this divine food. The beef doner is something we have never seen around before, but we ended up enjoying it the most. The diversity of the menu left us pleasantly surprised. This place is a hidden gem and we recommend it million times.

I did not personally go here instead getting a delivery however I must say the food is amazing and the delivery times were very fast. With service and food like that I can only guess the atmosphere there must be amazing.