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The Portsmouth area offers a wide variety of different cuisines, restaurants and atmospheres. It can be difficult to find hidden gems with so much on offer.
In some cases, Dish Detective had to order their food due to isolating with Covid-19, but they soldiered on to find the best places to eat and drink.
Establishments were rated for their food, ambience, value for money and child friendliness. With customers spoiled for choice in the Portsmouth area, here are the best restaurants and cafes, according to our mystery food reviewer.
Be sure to click through all the pages to find out which places made the cut.
5. Rakuzen - Southsea
The laksa noodle soup, a Malaysian dish which combines the flavours of curry and ramen, was one of the most memorable dishes The Dish Detective ate this year: a 'vibrant bowl of heaven that became more addictive after each spoonful'. Photo: Dish Detective
6. Sant Yago - Southsea
Sant Yago produced a brilliant selection of indulgent vegetarian food from confit carrot tacos to he halloumi vege plate. The staff were extremely friendly and the ambience was just right. Photo: Dish Detective
7. Purple Mango - Southsea
The vegetable pathia was the best version of the curry The Dish Detective had ever tried, with a glorious mix of vegetables. The vegetable dupiaza, sag aloo and rice were also a crowd pleaser. Photo: Dish Detective
8. Harvey's Cafe - Botley
The Dish Detective ventured far to go to Harvey's Cafe, but was not disappointed. The large breakfast filled up our mystery reviewer, and left them with a big grin on their face. Photo: Dish Detective