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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!
17. Montparnasse
Montparnasse in Palmerston Road closed in March 2020, much to the sadness of its customers. The popular fine dining restaurant had a home in the city for 20 years. | The News Photo: -
18. Water Margin
This all you can eat Chinese restaurant was a fixture at Gunwharf Quays for years and was beloved by many who were sad to see it close. The area is now broken up into smaller eateries. | The News Photo: Michael Scaddan
19. And of course....... Cascades food court
Incredibly, despite the volume of fantastic eateries we have loved and lost over the years, the food court at the Cascades is consistently mentioned by Portsmouth residents as one of the things they miss the most. It had a great little selection and it was always helpful to be able to have the option for people to eat from different vendors but still sit together! Photo: The News