Portsmouth has an array of eateries offering a wide variety of cuisine in which diners can fill their hungry bellies, from Italian to Indian to Chinese, no matter what you might be craving, there is something for everyone.
Here are 17 of the best in the city according to Google reviews.

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Here are the best independent restaurants in Portsmouth and Southsea, according to Google reviews Photo: -

. Restaurant 27, South Parade
Restaurant 27 has been rated 4.8 on google with 376 reviews. 'Restaurant 27 we can say with great confidence is the best restaurant in Hampshire,' said Alison Vaile. Photo: Malcolm Wells

. Huis, Elm Grove
Huis Belgian Bar and Kitchen has been rated 4.6 on google with 791 reviews. 'I have been here multiple times and I think it is amazing,' said Aaron Read. Photo: Dish Detective

. Abar Bistro, White Hart Road
Abar Bistro has been rated 4.5 on google with 885 reviews. 'Fabulous food,' said Elaine Ayres. Photo: Keith Woodland

. The Rocka Restaurant, Osborne Road
The Rocka Restaurant has been rated 4.8 on google with 298 reviews. 'Exceptional food and drinks,' said Anna Delaney. Photo: Dish Detective

. Agora Restaurant, Clarendon Road
Agora Restaurant has been rated 4.6 on google with 676 reviews. 'The best food I have had on this side of the world,' said Mary Varghese. Photo: Google Street View

. Becketts Southsea, Bellevue Terrace
Becketts Southsea has been rated 4.5 on google with 545 reviews. 'Thank you for one of the best steaks of my life,' said Nicola Sutcliffe. Photo: Becketts

9. Algarves Grill, Osborne Road
Algarve's Grill has been rated 4.7 on Google with 1,237 reviews. 'Amazing food and lovely service,' said Carolina Bujor. Photo: Dish Detective

10. El Toro, Osborne Road
El Toro has been rated 4.7 on Google with 450 reviews. 'Highly recommended if you are in the area,' said Stephen Graham. Photo: Dish Detective

11. Cedar, Albert Road
Cedar has been rated 4.8 on Google with 918 reviews. 'Amazing food, cooked to perfection,' said Burcus Mihaela. Photo: Dish Detective

12. Soprano's, Palmerston Road
Soprano's has been rated 4.6 on Google with 444 reviews. 'The food was excellent as was the service,' said Sheila Brown. Photo: Dish Detective