Portsmouth’s food scene has grown massively this year, and there is something for every taste and budget.
Check out these 22 new spots from in and around the city which have opened in 2026 that you definitely will not want to miss!
From fine dining Indian cuisine to steak feasts, there is plenty to tickle your taste buds.
1. Saffron Spice, Southsea
Saffron Spice focuses on using fresh ingredients in its fine dining Indian cuisine | Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
2. Popeyes, Commercial Road
American fried chicken chain Popeyes opened its new Portsmouth location to massive queues earlier this year | Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
3. Havn, Southsea
Havn has recently opened in Fratton. By day they serve breakfast, brunch and coffee, and in the evening the kitchen turns to modern Indian plates, grills, curries and biryani. They also sell tasty cocktails. | Nationsl World Resell Photo: Habibur Rahman
4. Viet Pot and Bar, Southsea
Viet Pot and Bar opened in Southsea in September, selling traditional Vietnamese cuisine. Pictured: Some of the dishes available | National World Resell Photo: Habibur Rahman