Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Hampshire

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic 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. Enjoy!

Porters Wine & Charcuterie

4.9

4.9 (493)

£25 and under

British

Southampton

About the restaurant

Situated on Queen's Terrace, Southampton and overlooking the historic Queen's Park, Porters name originates from the history of its surroundings, 'Porters Meadow'. Tucked away from the vibrant Oxford Street, Porters offers a place to unwind, eat and drink in the company of friends. We are passionate about creating a social dining experience to be enjoyed by all. To compliment our hand selection picked of wines, we have sourced only the best UK produced meats and cheeses. Our unique menu allows you as the customer to build your board by selecting from our great range of cheese and charcuterie. Our boards have been designed to share among friends and to create a social and relaxed dining experience.

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Harry

Dined 7 days ago

Loved it; great menu, great food, great setting! Thank you

The Meldiz

4.8

4.8 (119)

£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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Colin

Dined on 7 Dec 2024

The food was amazing and all very fresh, the portion sizes were just right. The staff were very attentive and very pleasant. Overall I would say that the restaurant has nailed it when it comes to service.

Edo Asia

4.8

4.8 (246)

£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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Richard

Dined 2 days ago

Four of us ate at Edo Asia on the Thursday before Christmas. It was my first time here, and I was blown away by the style and quality of the restaurant atmosphere, the food and service. Probably the best Asian restaurant I've been to outside of London. Between 4 of us, we tried two different set menus (2 or each), one mainly fish, the other mainly meat (chicken, beef). There was plenty of food, all beautifully presented and VERY tasty! All in all, a really great experience and I wouldn't hesitate to come back. The cost? About £100 per head, including a bottle of fizz and 2 bottles of wine and the obligatory service charge. For the quality, I thought it was good value.

The Kara Fleet

4.8

4.8 (465)

£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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Alan

Dined 5 days ago

I have visited the Kara on several occasions when staying local, everything is great about this place, service staff, food. I will visit again when staying local.

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Experience

Mid-Week Lunch Time Offer £15.95

Reggina's Italian, Botley

4.6

4.6 (1789)

£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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OpenTable Diner

Dined 5 days ago

From start to finish it was a wonderful dining experience! Staff were all attentive and polite- service was superb and food was absolutely delicious- from presentation to palate it was a pleasure!!! Would highly recommend

Porters Steakhouse

4.6

4.6 (344)

£26 to £40

Steakhouse

Southampton

About the restaurant

Situated just off of Oxford street, Porters Steakhouse serves exceptional dry-aged steak in a unique and welcoming and setting.

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Rachel

Dined on 7 Dec 2024

The delay from ordering drinks to getting drinks was a bit of a wait as we waiting nearly half hr for our drinks. 35 mins later our starter came out then within 10 mins our mains came out so we felt we struggled to eat our mains as the starter hadnt gone down. Asked 2x for water to be delivered to table but got it eventually. Food was absolutely perfect, best burger i had anywhere!

Shanghai 1814

4.6

4.6 (786)

£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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Joanna

Dined 5 days ago

Been wanting to try this restaurant for a long time as it looks stunning 🤩. Very pleased to say the experience lived up to my expectations. First class staff service, gorgeous food and great atmosphere. Even the presentation of the leftover food I took home was lovely. Well worth it! Thank you 🤩

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Experience

Sharing Menu

Côte Brasserie - Winchester

4.5

4.5 (88)

£25 and under

French

Winchester

About the restaurant

Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.

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Barbara

Dined 7 days ago

We were a large group and it was a busy night. However the staff were very attentive and we were looked after. The food was great and overall we enjoyed our family Christmas outing to Winchester. Thank you Côte

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Experience

New Year's Eve Set Menu

Experience

Festive three-course Set Menu

Zen Garden at Careys Manor

4.4

4.4 (312)

£26 to £40

Thai

Brockenhurst

About the restaurant

The imaginative menus created by our Thai Chefs at the Zen Garden restaurant offer a fresh infusion of exotic flavours that create exquisite Thai cuisine. The traditional Thai décor creates a tranquil and relaxed dining atmosphere. Our ethical food policy means that the Zen Garden Restaurant sources only the finest ingredients and uses local and organic products where possible.

If you are joining us for lunch or dinner during your pampering spa day or spa break, you can be sure of a delicious menu to choose from. Enjoy fresh smoothies, champagne, a delicious light spa lunch or a three course meal, all in the tranquillity of the Zen Garden.

Please be aware that this is a Spa hotel and guests may wear bathrobes at Lunch.
No children are allowed in the Zen Garden Restaurant.

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Charlotte

Dined on 11 Dec 2024

Fantastic food, very tasty Great staff, helpful and happy to provide recommendations Quiet, peaceful setting Highly recommend

Heaven's Kitchen Alton

4.3

4.3 (223)

£25 and under

Steakhouse

Alton

About the restaurant

HK Alton: Fresh Flavours, Timeless Ambiance

Heaven's Kitchen Steak House in Alton, Hampshire, is celebrated for its exquisite steaks and Mediterranean flair, set within the historic ambiance of a grade 2 listed building. Our Alton location prides itself on a tradition of culinary excellence, offering guests a unique dining experience where the passion for superb food and service is palpable. With the innovative feature of an open kitchen, diners can witness the culinary artistry that goes into every dish, making each meal a memorable event. Here, we invite you to indulge in a dining journey that highlights our dedication to exceptional cuisine in the heart of Hampshire

Recognised as:
✅ The best Steakhouse in Hampshire
✅ Best restaurant by Diners’ Choice 2021&2022
✅ TripAdvisor certificate of excellence.

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Howard

Dined on 7 Nov 2024

The wines, food and service here are all consistently very good. The staff are friendly, professional and attentive.

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