Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Hampshire

OpenTable

Updated October 05, 2024

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The Meldiz

4.8

4.8 (103)

£25 and under

Turkish

Basingstoke

About the restaurant

The Meldiz Turkish Restaurant
A big warm, friendly welcome from us to you, offering our customers here in Basingstoke a touch of the Mediterranean.

Here at Meldiz we pride ourselves in our achievement of bringing together not only the true authentic flavours of our country but combine that with our renowned generosity, we not only offer you the customer an amazing experience but also great value for money.

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Nina

Dined on Oct 5, 2024

We had a fantastic time celebrating our anniversary. The food was excellent, brilliant service and lovely ambiance. Mursel was a wonderful host. We would definitely recommend and can't wait to go back. Nina and Peter

Edo Asia

4.8

4.8 (215)

£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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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Great evening out. Great food, great venue and great experience. The only little thing that let it down was the cleanliness in the toilet.

The Kara Fleet

4.8

4.8 (324)

£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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OpenTable Diner

Dined 7 days ago

Went with friends and all of us were impressed with the whole experience,definitely return

Le Blaireau Restaurant at Careys Manor

4.7

4.7 (377)

£26 to £40

French

Brockenhurst

About the restaurant

Eat well, laugh often and love much at New Forest brasserie and bar Le Blaireau. Situated in the grounds of Careys Manor Hotel and Spa, Le Blaireau provides a relaxed enjoyable atmosphere offering high quality authentic French cuisine.

Sample some of the best French cuisine in Hampshire, with a delicious menu inspired by regional French cooking, a selection of fine wines and a vibrant informal atmosphere. Our expert staff are on hand to recommend the perfect wine to accompany your meal.

Experience a unique French dining experience at Le Blaireau’s, suitable for large group bookings and private dining events.

Dishes change frequently to reflect the availability of local seasonal produce.

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Lawrance

Dined on Sep 30, 2024

Very relaxed atmosphere. Friendly staff. Food tasty and good portion sizes.

Number 73 Bar & Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (622)

£25 and under

English

Waterlooville

About the restaurant

Small plates, steaks, Home made burgers & hand crafted stone baked Pizzas are just some of the things on offer prepared in-house by our Head Chef Jordan and his team using only locally sourced, fresh ingredients.
All our Wines and a chunk of our spirit range is brought to us by our friends at Portal, Dingwall & Norris based in Emsworth stocking & supplying only the best wines and spirits.
We're mad keen on Cocktails too! Our list isn't huge but it's carefully selected featuring Classic and Contemporary cocktails showcasing what we do. We're so passionate about it that we only use fresh fruits and we make all our own syrups, settling for nothing but perfection. Fresh passion fruits in our Passion fruit Martini's and fresh figs and dates in our Espresso Martini. We spend a lot of time squeezing lemons and limes too and dehydrating our own fruit !

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Kim

Dined on Sep 8, 2024

This place is amazing. Cosy decor, friendly and efficient service and the mist wonderful food

The Olive House restaurant

4.7

4.7 (1199)

£25 and under

Mediterranean

Basingstoke

About the restaurant

Authentic Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine, freshly prepared and freshly cooked. Family-oriented restaurant. Family run restaurant.
Mr ErhanAtag is the checf since year 2000

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Alison

Dined 3 days ago

The restaurant is inviting. The food s excellent, great service and a lovely atmosphere

Reggina's Italian, Botley

4.6

4.6 (1762)

£26 to £40

Italian

Southampton

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Botley Village, Regginas Italian serves the best and freshest seasonal produce, Italian cheeses, meat and seafood. Get swept away by the warm, aromatic flavours of Italy, served to you with an elegant touch in an atmosphere that’s second to none.

From classic, nostalgic flavours to new, inspired dishes the stylish menu is perfectly complemented by the restaurant's stunning environment and outdoor dining space. Perfect for any occasion whether it be lunch, dinner, birthday or business meal. Explore our A la Carte menu, lunch set menu, afternoon tea or even an Italian buffet available.

During the Summer, dine 'Al Fresco' on our outdoor terrace to enjoy the sun.

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David

Dined 5 days ago

We decided to eat out last minute but booked as it always gets busy here, even mid-week. The food is always good.

Shanghai 1814

4.6

4.6 (748)

£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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Ian

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent food, really good service, lovely looking restaurant. Went with my daughter for her birthday. At the end of our meal our waitress bought a slice of cake with happy birthday on it and sang to her. It was an unexpected surprise that really made my daughters night. (14) And mine. I've been here before with my partner and will definitely come again. Great place

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Experience

Sharing Menu

The Ivy Winchester Brasserie

4.5

4.5 (12523)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Winchester

About the restaurant

The Ivy Winchester Brasserie offers a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere, holding back a number of tables for everyone wishing to drop in at their leisure

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Jude

Dined 1 day ago

A beautiful venue with equally beautiful food. Lovely attentive service without feeling rushed at all. I mentioned on the booking it was our anniversary and they congratulated us on arrival and also brought a little special pudding for us to share. The Taste of Autumn menu is excellent value. We will no doubt be back soon 🙂

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The Ivy Winchester Brasserie Afternoon Tea

Four London Road

4.5

4.5 (1089)

£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!

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Bee

Dined 3 days ago

Overall, the experience was good, but we felt a bit rushed toward the end of the night. The waitress asked twice if we were ready to pay the bill, even though we had just ordered another bottle of wine and wanted to enjoy it without feeling hurried. The food was okay but nothing special; the portions were very small, and the tuna was quite dry. When we mentioned this to the waitress, she didn’t offer a discount or suggest removing it from the bill. The bill was conveniently split three ways, but we weren’t asked if we wanted to see an itemised version, so we're not entirely sure what we paid for. The noise level was loud at first but calmed down after most people left around 10 pm.

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