This is one of my favorite restaurants...ever :)…read more The thing I particularly loved (and I think they're famous for) was the Kasesuppe, or beer soup. It was so rich and flavorful and cheesy and delicious..unlike anything I've ever tried before or since. It's hard to describe exactly what it's like (since it's different from any other soup I've tried) but suffice it to say we both (my boyfriend and I) absolutely loved it. This was on a road trip my bf and I took to Portsmouth btw, and I want to come back to the city just to go to this restaurant again! :) We also got a Croque Reuben (sandwich for me, large portion), Pork Belly (for him), Manniere Moules et Frites (mussels dish - Classic moules with garlic butter, white wine and parsley, served with toasted sourdough), Brugse Zot Sport (beer for him), Kwak (Kwak amber beer, cream, orange and fennel for me) and Orangina. The main dishes of pork belly (Pork belly slowly roasted in Lindemans Apple beer, served with Stoemp and seasonal vegetables, finished with apple beer and mustard reduction) and Reuben sandwich (Grilled sourdough sandwich with Gruyère and Cheddar, sliced pastrami, sauerkraut, gherkins, Emmental and Russian dressing) tasted great, and portions were really generous! Staff were friendly also and it was just a great time :))

"Hoe gaat het?"…read more You'd be forgiven for thinking that a question like this would be greeted by a fond response in a Belgian bar, but, alas not. The Good: The beer is authentically Belgian/Dutch. The nibbles too. The bar staff are friendly. The couches are comfy. The Bad: The bar is a little bit Disneyland Antwerp. The staff aren't equipped with any Dutch. The French radio piped in is very annoying after an hour or so. The Ugly: There is a God awful high-pitched whine when the beer is being poured from tap. So if you're Dutch or Vlaams and you're missing some home comforts stop in, bud don't expect this be become a home away from home.

Lin's Thai Cafe is a diner style authentic Thai restaurant that serves traditional english…read morefavorites (chippy and bangers). Stumbled here on a Sunday afternoon after finding Tang's (to be reviewed soon) was closed until dinner hours. Quick summary: Food: Thai - 4 out of 5 for authenticity and flavor. English breakfasts and chippy meet the standard and is offered to cater to the less adventurous. Of the 4 dishes we tried, the Pad Thai stood out as the dish of the day, made with the right balance of tamarind and garlic; we ordered two portions to start and an additional third after my family devoured the first two. Springs rolls were crunchy, even with the chili sauce it was served with. Ambiance: Simple diner style. Ask to prop the door open for ventilation. Although I don't mind, coriander, garlic and curry can be sometimes overwhelming. This place does not have a liquor license, but it is BYOB so hop on two doors down and pick up a Hoegarden Heff to tame the spice. Customer Service: A bit of a language barrier, so keep your special orders to yourself. I requested to add beef to a particular menu choice and ended up with a completely separate beef dish. Price is fair - for a family of six we all left very satisfied for a mere 40 quid.

Great food always- lovely staff and discounts to be found. If you like it spicy or if you want it…read moretame- both can be found. Never had such great soup- would get it every day if I could. Plus- they have a tardis!!

Have eaten here on at least six occasions now good menu and wine list . Food provided is to a very…read morehigh standard and very satisfying . The staff are friendly and attentive . The location has it's own unique decor and styling which intrigues the visitor and enhances the visit . Keep it up Chambers !

From the owner: Come in for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner - or just a relaxing drink in our lounge.read more

Great atmosphere! Bar keeps were wonderful and service was quick. We dropped in on our way to…read moreBrighton and it was somewhere we want to visit again on our next trip! Food was great too! I got the 10oz sirloin and it didn't disappoint. Thanks for the hospitality!

So so so good for a first night in Portsmouth. It was super easy to get a table and our waiter was…read moreso funny and personable. Considering we had a larger group, it was very appreciated we were all able to sit together and that it didn't take very long for our food. Almost all of us were absolutely in love with our food and the desserts were delicious, too. An added plus was that we scoured London looking for somewhere that could make us Lemon Drops to no avail, but they have some really great ones here!

Was stuck in an assignment in southern UK and found this place 2 days before we had to fly out…read morewhich was early last year (2010). Picked 3-course menu. Can't remember exactly mini starters we had which were served in sequence but they were delightful to our palates. Similarly with their desserts. As entree, I picked duck and my co-worker pork belly. The duck was juicy, tasty and tender. Just right. The pork belly was basically a block of fat. It was out of this world amazing. Served with a piece of fruity jelly (peach?) which sourness gave a very nice contrast to the pork belly. Easily the best dish I ever had. It was sooooo good, we came back on our last night there to get the 24-Hour Pork Belly again. This time I gotta have my own. We chat with the chef and he gave the recipe to my co-worker. Told us that pork belly is not a common French dish and probably something he was experimenting with. He was very friendly and service was great. I noticed that they change their menu and didn't see the 24-Hour Pork Belly anymore. This place is still 5 stars to me without it and 6 stars with it.

This is an incredible place to go for a special meal. I LOVE LOVE LOVE food and my girfriend and I…read morecan't get enough of good restaurants. I took her here for her birthday and our anniversary and it was perfect. The manager gave us some excellent advice on wine and the food was all incredibly well done. It doesn't look like much from the outside but I was so happy I chose this place. Pretty reasonable price for the quality of food and service.

Vibrant outdoor space extremely lively and very busy in the sunshine. Great service Findlay was an…read moreexcellent barman with great recommendations on the locally brewed beer.

We had dinner here on a Wednesday. It's very comfortable inside, with plenty of seating to include…read morea rooftop seating area. This area also has some covered sections for less favorable weather. We had the 35-day dry aged ribeye steak and the beer can chicken. The steak was perfect and the triple cooked chips were the crispiest I've had. The chicken however was a bit dry, but not bad with the included bbq sauce. Definitely worth checking out if you're hungry and need a bite to eat with a drink.

Every time we are back in Portsmouth to visit the family…read more Lou Lou's is my go to place for a Great British Breakfast... Black pudding and all .... it's a must for breakfast y'all..

I can't say much against Lou Lou's as it's a lovely brunch spot with great food and coffee. There's…read morelittle more fun that good eggs, pancakes and people watching through their big front windows. On warm days there are seats outside, and inside you'll find a warm and welcoming bistro with dark wood finishes and a mosaic tile floor. The only bad thing I can say is, that from the three experiences I've had, two have had really slow service. 15 minutes for coffees, nearly 50 for food. The other time it was very fast and lovely. I will go back, but with the Sunday paper and less of a rumbling stomach.

Delicious food! Had the chicken shish plate and it was amazing and came with 3 really good salads…read moreand rice. Complimentary Turkish flat bread and olives were a nice touch. This is so much better than any takeaway. Watching the chef chargrilling the chicken while controlling the flames with a hand fan was really cool and easily the best Turkish food I've had anywhere in the UK and considering I've been to nearly every city and eaten kebab in all of them, that's saying something. Not greasy or fake. This food is fresh, healthy and delicious!

Fabulous restaurant and incredibly cheap…read more Very basic decor but the food more than makes up for it. Mixed meze with kofta and borek to start - the borek is amazing. I then had chicken kebab tightly wrapped in a sort of tortilla thing - beautiful. Served with rice and salad. Would not hesitate to go back here again. Mixed meze, borek and kofta, Lamb kebab and chicken kebab plus 2 cokes and 3 beers - £30. Bargain.

Nice italian food reasonably priced a great place for lunch! relaxed atmosphere and friendly…read moreservice. reasonable prices.

Really nice food, lovely restaurant with very helpful staff - two of our party had nut allergies…read moreand they took note of this and ensured that their food was safe for them to eat. The food is very reasonably priced and is very tasty. A great place to lunch with friends after a morning of shopping.

Another Albert Road gem!!! I love this place for fantastic Thai food at fantastic prices - I was…read moreactually shocked at how reasonable the bill was when it came to paying. This place is great for groups, couples, friends and I think they do takeaway too which would be a great option. All in all I'd give this two thumbs up!!

Great Thai food in Portsmouth. We had dim sums, spring rolls, chicken wings & chicken satay to…read morestart. Dim sums were a standard dish. For mains we had pork chillies, pad Thai, massaman chicken & chicken & cashew nuts. Actually too hard to rank them as they were all great. Service is friendly but useless but the food is so reasonably priced for the quality that you don't care (that they bring a jug of water but no glasses, or clear plates & cutlery and no replacement cutlery for the next course...). Worth the visit for sure.