Restaurant

The findings demonstrate that restaurants power far more than dining

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A picture of the walls at the New Bengal in Gosport taken by food hygiene inspectors on August 5, 2026.

Gosport curry house gets food hygiene rating of 1

Spice Merchants in Southsea competed in the Asian Restaurant & Takeaway Awards (ARTA) 2026 National Chef of the Year Cook-Off Competition.

Southsea restaurant represents the region in national cook-off

SoBe Burger offers burgers, chicken and vegan options

SoBe Burgers to open in Portsmouth and give away 100 free burgers

The first five customers received free chicken sandwiches for a year

Excitement as Popeyes opens first branch in Portsmouth

Mcdonald's proposed plans for Southampton Road and Farm Road in Titchfield, Fareham

Controversial McDonald's plans approved despite resident's concerns

Giorgio's Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar will close on August 29.

Popular Hampshire restaurant announces closure after 12 years

Grace Williams was the 100th customers who won free whoppers for a year

Crowds turn out for opening of new Burger King in Gosport

Popeyes is opening in Commercial Road, Portsmouth on Friday, August 21.

Free chicken sandwiches on offer at opening of new restaurant

Concerns raised over plans for cafe at historic site to sell alcohol

Peru's culinary appeal continues to grow internationally

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There is a wildfire at Devil's Dyke this evening (Friday, July 10). Photo: Iconic Media Group

Fire crews rush to blaze at popular Hampshire bar and restaurant

George Purnell, founder of Koop+Kraft in Cowplain, which has partnered with Friends Fighting Cancer

Free pint for people called Jude after World Cup heroics

Kas Miah founded Kassia and Red Lounge and has a number of eateries open in the area. Picture: Sarah Standing (250225-2464)

Restaurant to feed customers for free if England win the World Cup

Toby Carvery sign

A popular restaurant is set to be transformed into a new Toby Carvery
Changes are afoot at a popular family restaurant
Kelly Brown

Pizza Hut UK’s flagship Marble Arch restaurant has reopened following a refurbishment

Ad Feature Pizza Hut reopens iconic Marble Arch restaurant

Sara Leigh at Kismet Kebab, Horndean.

Woman who lost aerospace job finds new passion as she opens kebab shop

Wendy's in Portsmouth is offering free kids' meals every Friday.

Fast food chain in Portsmouth offering free kids' meals this half-term

Restaurant 27 in Burgoyne Road, Southsea, has reopened under new ownership which is now serving Italian food.

Picture: Sarah Standing (031224-6913)

Plans approved for off-licence at former Michelin-listed restaurant

Theme park superfans among the first to ride Drakon at Paultons Park

Delight as new £12m Viking-themed world opens at Paultons Park

Rufon Ali, manager, Hussain Ahmed, head chef, and Shahid Rahman, owner of Saffron Spice.

New Indian restaurant opens bringing a "passion for food" to Southsea

Saffron Spice will be opening on Wednesday, April 15.

Excitement as new Indian restaurant sets opening date in Southsea

The Inter2 Salou is a sprawling sun trap, in the heart of Costa Dorada

Seven nights in Spain for £169pp? This Salou deal is turning heads

Excitement as new all-day brunch spot to open in Waterlooville

Marmaris, in Turkey, is a dream destination for most Brits - but we’ve found an incredibly cheap way to stay there

This Turkey holiday with flights can be booked for just £119pp

The Amparo Lounge is opening in Whiteley in place of the Frankie & Benny's which closed in February.

Opening date announced for new family-friendly restaurant
A new restaurant with a “family-friendly atmosphere” has announced its opening date in Whiteley.
Joe Williams

Luke Emmess, from Bedhampton, has reached the final of MasterChef: The Professionals after working in the industry since he was a teenager.

Picture: MasterChef: The Professionals/ BBC

Hampshire chef in MasterChef:The Professionals finals - how he did

Chef Faz Ahmed is the co-owner of the Akash in Albert Road, Southsea.

"Use us or lose us" says chef in independent restaurant warning

Saffron Spice is opening in Osborne Road.

New Indian restaurant to open in Southsea

Café proposed for former creationist museum building at The Hard

The News, Portsmouth reporter David George took on the Piescraper challenge at Piecaramba! in Albert Road, Southsea, on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, as part of British Pie Week.

I tried Piecaramba's piescraper challenge - and it utterly broke me

A new Tiki bar is set to open in Port Solent at the site of the former Botanicals

New signage teases opening of new Tiki bar in Port Solent

Snookies & Co. in Osborne Road, Southsea, has closed its doors.

Shock as Snookies & Co closes in Southsea

Everyone needs to visit Malta at least once. The Barcelo Fortina Malta hotel.

Why Malta needs to be on your 2026 bucket list

Co-owners Ashid Ali and Zilu Miah, with Tahmid, waiter and Badal, head waiter.

Popular Indian restaurant celebrates landmark anniversary

Zafraan has opened at the former Monty's site as a new Indian and Turkish restaurant.

Pictured: Owner Naz Islam at Zafraann, Southsea

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Popular Turkish Indian restaurant Zafraan closes on Christmas Eve

In no particular order, here are my favourite spots for food in and around Portsmouth.

"Must visit", "delicious", - My favourite eateries in Portsmouth

Chris Illman arranged a Wetherspoons The Game to take place at the John Jacques in Fratton with 100 meals being distributed to the homeless in the city

100 meals sold in 10 minutes as game helps to feed the homeless

10 of the best spots for Sunday roasts in the UK named - according to DesignMyNight

DesignMyNight names top 10 Sunday roasts across the UK

Carden Park Hotel is set in a sprawling estate - with a spa and two championship golf courses

Inside the Cheshire resort where golf, spa and fine dining collide

10 of the best restaurant and pub deals in November 2025 - including Bella Italia and Sizzling Pubs

10 of the top money-saving restaurant and pub deals in November 2025

Make the most of a stay in Cornwall with our travel writer's pick of three stunning hotels - pictured is The Greenbank

Cornwall’s most charming hotels? We stayed at three you’ll want to see

A total of 56 restaurants are in the 2026 selection for MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi.

Ad Feature The fourth edition of the Michelin Guide Abu Dhabi has been launched

A bit further afield for Josie's is a must visit for me when in Petersfield. You can't go wrong with their breakfast burrito.

Excitement as popular café opening a short drive from Portsmouth

A section of Queen Street was closed off on Tuesday, October 14 as fire crews tackled a blaze at a restaurant.

Fire crews tackle blaze at Portsmouth fish and chip shop

I went to the Trentino region of Italy and explored The Dolomites

I saw a new side to Italy during a brilliant adventure holiday

Woman knocked unconscious in altercation with group of men

10 of the best pub and restaurant deals for October 2025

Top 10 pub and restaurant deals for October

Uber Eats names the best UK takeaways and restaurants in prestigious awards

Uber Eats names the best UK takeaways and restaurants in awards

10 of the best restaurants deals in September - including free food

10 top restaurant deals for September 2025

The world-famous Colosseum in Rome

Seeing the sights whilst indulging in luxury during 24 hours in Rome

We went for lunch at Gino D'Acampo Italian Restaurant on Newcastle's Quayside - and here's what we thought.

Summer may nearly be over but Gino's fresh menu will brighten any day

Google Maps is a treasure trove of data

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Torgi Squire shows off his girders by cold-water swimming

Modern bravery: standing up to your boss and going skinny dipping