Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Hampshire

OpenTable

Updated 05 October 2026

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Hampshire? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit.

The Olive House restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1483)

£25 and under

Mediterranean

Basingstoke

About the restaurant

The Olive House is a family-run. family-oriented restaurant serving authentic Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine,freshly prepared and cooked to order.
Our chef Mr ATAG, has been with business since 2006 and being a chef since year 2020,bringing experience ,care and traditional flavours to every dish.
We are proud that our reviews come from genuine guests who have dined with us and we always value honest feedback from our local community and visitors.

Top review

Lori

Dined on 16 Oct 2026

This is a fabulous restaurant, the food is very fresh and delicious. The staff are so helpful and friendly. Thank you for making our lunchtime visits so lovely!

The Kara Fleet

4.9

4.9 (1337)

£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.
Kitchen Hours: Sunday To Thursday: 12:00pm - 22:00pm
Friday & Saturday : 12:00pm - 23:00pm

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Kristina

Dined 4 days ago

We visited as a team of 10 people recently as recommended by our colleagues who live locally for a work get together - they were so right! The restaurant itself is fabulous and I would go there again! The service was impeccable, friendly servers and the food was delicious with generous portions. So reasonably priced and a good wine list too. I had the lamb chops. Highly recommend. Everyone's food came out together, everything was hot and well cooked. I had a birthday cake that was heart shaped and honestly the lightest, tastiest cake I've every tried!! So lovely and a great experience too. The decor made you feel like a celebrity! Great Insta pics in every corner of the place. Thank you for making us feel so welcome.

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Chicken Shish (G) (D)

Hokkaido Japanese & Ramen

4.8

4.8 (138)

£26 to £40

Japanese

Southampton

About the restaurant

Step into the Hokkaido Restaurant and immerse yourself in the art of Japanese cuisine. From the finest sashimi and classic rolls to exquisite premium rolls and delightful ramen, each dish reflects our passion for authentic Japanese flavors.

Experience unparalleled sushi creations that set a new benchmark in Southampton, featuring the freshest ingredients and unique offerings like Toro Toro and sushi drizzled with truffle sauce. Indulge in our artisanal iced teas, innovative cocktails, and a thoughtfully selected wine list.

Allow the sophisticated ambiance of our restaurant to set the stage for your memorable celebrations of every nature.

Top review

Steve

Dined 2 days ago

First time for us. Was very pleased with the food and service. Will be back!

DARBAR

4.8

4.8 (408)

£26 to £40

Indian

Emsworth

About the restaurant

Darbar Restaurant provides an exceptional fine dining experience offering North Indian Mughalai cuisine, authentic Goan cuisine & other regional specials prepared by highly experienced Goan and North Indian Chefs, coupled with an array of cocktails, mocktails, beers and a wide range of wines chosen by connoisseurs.

Also experience lunch time traditional "Thali tasting menu" ( Indian Tapas style food).

Top review

Charlie

Dined on 16 Oct 2026

Made to feel very welcome and valued. The Lamb Biryani was delicious.

Edo Asia

4.8

4.8 (476)

£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

emma

Dined 1 day ago

Absolutely incredible in every way! If you’re considering anywhere else - don’t !

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Experience

Drink Table Only

Porters Steakhouse

4.7

4.7 (441)

£41 and over

Steakhouse

Southampton

About the restaurant

At Porters, we specialise in the art of precision dry-aging and fire-led cooking. Located in the heart of Southampton, our kitchen sources every cut from exceptional British and international producers to ensure unrivaled quality.

Our philosophy is rooted in provenance, patience, and purity of flavor. We deliver a refined steakhouse experience where smoke, salt, and time define every plate. From heritage breeds to world-class cuts, Porters is the ultimate destination for fine dining in Hampshire.

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Mark

Dined 1 day ago

An absolutely exceptional experience from start to finish with very attentive, helpful staff throughout thank you very much

Natty's Jerk Portsmouth

4.8

4.8 (312)

£26 to £40

Caribbean

Portsmouth

About the restaurant

When we started out in 2017, we were cheffing up from the courtesy of our home in Portsmouth. It was all great fun and games until customers started showing up to our house for food collections… From there, we took a leap of faith, and a few box meals later, we had our very own market stall on Commercial Road. This was big for us. It was the first time we could connect with the community on a 1:1 basis and actually see customers fall in love after that first bite. Naturally, the food did it’s job, and as word spread, our small gazebo became a local sensation, bringing people together over plates of smoky and spicy delights.
Spicing Up the Community
Since 2017, our "fambily" has been serving up a modern twist on Jamaican cuisine and the community has been our rock.
Come down to our 'Shack' in Portsmouth to experience where it all began and feel the vybez!

Top review

Terri

Dined 1 day ago

First time going and I was impressed! Great value for money. The food looked burnt but it wasn't, it was flavour! Everything was cooked perfectly and the meat was juicy and succulent. The flavour was fantastic. The staff were fabulous. I will be returning

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Experience

Natty's Jerk Sunday Roast

The Queen's Head Pub

4.8

4.8 (786)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Fleet

About the restaurant

Welcome To The Queens Head Pub & Restaurant in Dogmersfield.

The character of The Queens Head is well maintained to provide a relaxing cosy environment. Come and enjoy our beautiful garden this summer or sit back and relax with a pint or glass of wine in front of a real log fire on a cold winters day or evening, there really is no better place to be.

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Nick

Dined 5 days ago

We and our friends had a lovely meal served by warm, friendly staff. Definitely going back.

Shanghai 1814

4.7

4.7 (1174)

£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.

Top review

Debra

Dined 1 day ago

Great food , staff and service as always- would thoroughly recommend!

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Experience

Sharing Menu

The Bakers Arms

4.7

4.7 (1309)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Bishops Waltham

About the restaurant

The Bakers Arms is a relaxed, informal country pub that has been serving award winning food in the stunning Meon Valley for over 10 years. Come and enjoy our log fire in the Winter months and our sun trap terrace in the Summer. The pub is in the beautiful village of Droxford, Hampshire, which is part of The Southdowns National Park.

Top review

Sally

Dined 1 day ago

Beautifully prepared food at great prices. Everybody welcome

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