The famed French guidebooks only recommend the best places for food and best hotels. A number of restaurants across Hampshire made it into the Michelin guide for 2019, including one with a prestigious Michelin star. See them here:
5. Thomas Lord
This restaurant can be found in High Street, West Meon. Food costs between £27 and £39. The guide says 'atmosphere is warm and welcoming and the menu perfectly balances the classics with some more adventurous offerings'. Photo: Kimberley Barber
6. Pulpo Negro
Located in Broad Street, Old Alresford and food costs between £16 and £44. The cuisine is Spanish and the guide says 'authentic tapas is accompanied by a good choice of Spanish wines'. Photo: Google Maps
7. Jetty
This restaurant can be found in the Harbour Hotel in Southampton. Food costs from £26 to £95. The guide says 'boldly flavoured, generously proportioned modern classics have a seafood bias'. Photo: Google Maps
8. The Terrace
Located in Palace Lane, Beaulieu, food at this restaurant costs between £30 and £90. It serves modern British dishes. The guide says 'this is a chef who really understands how to pair flavours'. Photo: Google Maps