There are plenty of outstanding restaurants in the Portsmouth area which make ideal venues for birthdays, anniversaries and even wedding receptions.
Our readers recommended a wide variety of restaurants serving cuisine from around the world – but all sharing a top-tier atmosphere.

17. Secret Alley - Cosham
Secret Alley is an Indian restaurant in Cosham's High Street. Photo: Google

18. Four London Road - London Road, Horndean
Four London Road in Horndean is one of the trendiest venue in Hampshire, according to OpenTable. It specialises in stone baked pizzas and offers a variety of small plates. Photo: Rowans Hospice

19. Coach and Horses - London Road, Hilsea
The Coach and Horses is a Greene King pub which serves food like "flaming great quality steaks as well as a wide range of meals". One reader recalled having a special Sunaday roast at the pub. Photo: Google

20. Queens Hotel, Southsea
The Queen's Hotel - with its "1865" restaurant and bar "offers sumptuous food in wonderful surroundings" and is opens to people who are not staying at the hotel. It is also well-known fo its afternoon teas. Picture: Chris Moorhouse Photo: Chris Moorhouse

