Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Hampshire

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Hampshire? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

36 on the Quay

4.8

4.8 (66)

£26 to £40

Modern European

Havant

About the restaurant

A very warm welcome to 36 On The Quay - a vibrant & modern Restaurant with Rooms situated right on the Emsworth Quay harbour.
With crisp white linen, silver cutlery and contemporary menus it's the perfect mix of the high quality & relaxed dining. Stunning harbour views offer a perfect backdrop to the prime & adventurous menus of chef Gary Pearce and his team. The service is friendly & professional yet informal, creating relaxed ambiance for elevated dining.
The addition of contemporary & stylish bedrooms offer style & comfort in historical setting of grade II listed building.

Top review

NigelVIP

Dined 6 days ago

The dining experience at 36 on the Quay was outstanding. Flavours and presentation of the food was inviting and appetising. All made even more special by the attentive service. This was a restaurant which seemed to appeal, although unknown to us, especially as we are not local, just visiting from Bath. However, we would certainly dine here again if in Emsworth and would highly recommend it to discerning diners. Many thanks.

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36 A la Carte Menu

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8 Moments Tasting Menu

The High Street Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (575)

£41 and over

Contemporary British

Lymington

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Lymington, The Highstreet Kitchen offers a relaxed dining experience focusing primarily on local sustainable food, working with dedicated local farmers and producers. The restaurant has been a dream for Gavin Barnes for over a decade and it has now become a shared vision for the whole team.

We proudly serve lunch and Dinner.

please allow enough time to relax and enjoy your evening as we serve good food not fast food.

Please notify us of any allergens

See you all soon!

Bookings for 5 people and over will require a deposit
£10 pounds per person

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Matthew

Dined 4 days ago

Great food and great service Really pleasant atmosphere and staff

Edo Asia

4.8

4.8 (327)

£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.

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Louise

Dined 4 days ago

As always my favourite restaurant did not disappoint. Food is amazing. Staff and service are on point. Friendly but professional. Thank you for another amazing evening.

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Experience

Drink Table Only

The Kara Fleet

4.8

4.8 (782)

£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.

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Claire

Dined 6 days ago

One of our number 1 choices for lunch Service is always first class and food it delicious

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Experience

Mid-Week Lunch Time Offer £15.95

Natty's Jerk Portsmouth

4.8

4.8 (51)

£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

Maisie

Dined 6 days ago

10/10 Food Flavour and Service Highly recommend the jerk chicken Pon fries Mac & Cheese or Tacos

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Experience

Natty's Jerk Sunday Roast

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Natty's Unlimited Wing Thursdays

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Natty Hour: Buy One, Get One Free (or half price!)

Margaux Lounge

4.8

4.8 (76)

£41 and over

French

Winchester

About the restaurant

Welcome to Margaux Lounge, Winchester’s premier destination for lovers of fine cheeses and exquisite wines. At Margaux, we bring our passion for the world’s most exceptional flavors to your table, curating a selection of artisanal cheeses and divine wines from across the globe. Immerse yourself in an elegant yet relaxed ambiance, where every pairing tells a story and every sip and bite is a celebration of taste. Whether you’re a connoisseur or simply seeking a moment of indulgence, Margaux Lounge offers a truly unforgettable experience.

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Richard

Dined 6 days ago

The wine list and menu options are excellent, as well as leading with a large variety of great cheeses.

Shanghai 1814

4.7

4.7 (914)

£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.

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Lynn

Dined 4 days ago

Lovely experience and fabulous service. Highly recommend

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Experience

Sharing Menu

PADHARO RESTAURANT SOUTHAMPTON

4.6

4.6 (113)

£25 and under

Indian

Southampton

About the restaurant

Exciting news is on the horizon for Southampton's food enthusiasts! PADHARO the exquisite Indian vegetarian and vegan restaurant, is on its way to tantalize your taste buds with a delectable array of plant-based delights. We are passionately crafting a menu that showcases the vibrant and authentic flavours of India while ensuring each dish is thoughtfully prepared with love and sustainability in mind. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure like no other, where traditional recipes meet contemporary twists, and every bite leaves you craving for more. Stay tuned as we put the final touches in place to welcome you to an unforgettable dining experience. The countdown to flavour paradise has begun by PADHARO.

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Janina

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Delicious food, interesting vegetarian menu. Lots of choice, all incredibly tasty. I can’t wait to go back and try more of the menu.

Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Southampton

4.5

4.5 (1432)

£25 and under

British

Southampton

About the restaurant

Southampton Docks is the perfect place to enjoy the sunshine (though we can't promise the sun will turn up) and coastal views. Once you've had your dose of Vitamin Sea, visit Bill's just up the road from the waterfront for a watertight menu of light bites, seasonal dishes and signature cocktails. With various mouth-watering options spanning breakfast, brunch and dinner, it's perfect if you're on a day out or stopping to refuel after a spot of retail therapy at Westquay Shopping Centre.

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Thokozile

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Great food, nice ambience. Great for brunches. Highly recommend.

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Experience

Set Menu for Celebrations

4.5

4.5 (1169)

£26 to £40

Tapas / Small Plates

Rowland's Castle

About the restaurant

Food, like life, is best shared with friends and loved ones, and tapas are the embodiment of that.

The beauty of tapas is that you can share them so easily with friends and family. Eating from the same plate enhances conversations and brings us all closer together. Enjoying small plates of food with your drink means the proportion of food to alcohol is friendly!

Top review

Matthew

Dined 3 days ago

Returned to the recently refurbished Four London Road tapas restaurant in Horndean, for dinner with friends. I have always liked this place and was pleasantly surprised by the upgrade, it really is quite stunning. The food and service was exceptional which I have come to expect, nothing is too much trouble. Great atmosphere, really positive vibe. Will definitely go back again soon. One final comment, LPR is available again and by the glass. Always a good sign.

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