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But while we still have some absolutely fantastic choices, there have been many firm favourites which have been lost over the years. Some of these have been because their owners have decided to hang up their aprons, while others have been part of a larger chain and therefore victim to corporate decisions.
For me, there are far too many places to choose from but I always loved a trip to Rosie’s to enjoy its fantastic food which was often paired with fantastic live music, or filling up at Fatty Arbuckles with its mega portions of good food.
And of course a visit to The Pizza House, complete with its giant pepper mill, was an absolute must for every Pompey resident (and Pompey player!) and I spent many a happy evening there.
We asked you what eateries you also missed the most and we were inundated with memories of many a good meal. Here are just 19 of the places our readers have said they miss the most - some of which may surprise you!
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13. Snookies
Snookies on Osborne Road closed its doors in 2016 having been a popular cafe for decades. It is now a Kassia! | The News
14. Bamboo House/China Garden
Food and dancing was always on the menu at this Palmerston Road restaurant. These days the venue is now home to the fabulous Meat and Barrel | Google streetview
15. Pizza Hut in Commercial Road
So many of you loved to 'hit the hut' whilst in Commercial Road and have lamented its loss - or at least its salad bar! Sprinkles now occupies where this eatery used to be. | Pizza Hut
16. Loch Fyne
A staple of Gunwharf Quays, Loch Fyne closed its doors in November last year much to the disappointment of its customers who loved its fish-based offerings. The prime site is now occupied by Giggling Squid Photo: Google