The Best Restaurants in Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom (2025)

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Mexifun

121 East St, Southampton SO14 3HD, UK

4.9 (790 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: Not available

“I grew up in California eating Mexican food, and I always approach UK Mexican restaurants with scepticism. This place is 100% legit. Probably the best I've been to. Anywhere else in the UK that I can compare it to treats Mexican cuisine like a fine dining experience, charging £10+ for a single taco. Here, I had 3 tacos for £7.95, and they were outstanding. My wife had a delicious mixed pepper, vegetarian burrito and we shared chips and guac. Everything was so good that I had to ask the owner if he was Mexican. It turns out that he's just a well seasoned chef with a passion for cooking authentic food. If I lived in Southampton, i'd be here at least once a week.”

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3 months ago
5.0

Excellent authentic Mexican food! The best Mexican food I have found in the UK. Lovely service from the owner and appropriate portion sizes.

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8 months ago
5.0

Looking for authentic Mexican street food!!! Look no further!!!! Small place but don't let the size fool you!!!! What they lack in size, they make up in big taste. The portions are decent size. Service was awesome and the ambiance was amazing.

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a month ago
5.0

Fantastic little diner. Service is excellent and the food is top notch. I am not a burrito lover but eat theirs with enthusiasm. Only one suggestion: get some hotter hot sauce!

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6 months ago
5.0

Just visited Mexifun this afternoon. What a find!! Tacos were fantastic. We also had chips and guac & Churros to end. Very reasonably priced and really nice service from the owner. Highly recommend to anyone in Southampton.

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Parking Options:

Paid Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Lidl – 46 m away
  • The Standing Order - JD Wetherspoon – 130 m away
  • West Quay – 397 m away
  • Tesco Express – 87 m away
  • Subway – 27 m away
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Sunnyfields Farm shop, Jacob's Gutter Ln, Southampton SO40 9FX, UK

4.8 (81 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 023 8251 2403

“Definitely not a regular meal out for us but it was my 30th recently so treated ourselves. Very pleased we did! Everything we ate was lovely, the service was attentive but not at all overbearing and the atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable. I would really recommend the wine pairing, not just because of the delicious wine but the stories and overall experience that came with it. She went through where the wine was from, the tasting notes you might find within and the reasons it was paired with the food you were eating which for me led to a greatly increased enjoyment of the combination.”

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Parking Options:

Free Parking Lot

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Sunnyfields Farm Shop – 89 m away
  • Amazon UK DSO2 – 477 m away
  • Pumpkin Time – 101 m away
  • Meridien Modena: Ferrari Service Centre – 343 m away
  • Sparks Commercial Services Ltd - Southampton Renault Trucks – 343 m away
Késarum Indian Restaurant

25 High street Below Bar, QE2 mile, Southampton SO14 2DF, UK

4.9 (324 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 023 8063 8998

“Absolutely amazing food, the best I’ve had since living in the UK for four years, and I’ve tried an array of Indian cuisine. I can’t wait to come back and try other items on the menu! My girlfriend who’s from the UK also loved everything so it’s great for everyone.”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • The Standing Order - JD Wetherspoon – 36 m away
  • Lidl – 57 m away
  • Travelodge Southampton Central – 43 m away
  • The Star Hotel – 12 m away
  • West Quay – 449 m away
Bacaro

Ironside House, Southampton SO14 3TN, UK

4.7 (838 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 023 8033 3221

“We arrived and found that our table was in the centre of the bar area which was great fun. There was a fun vibe and we were close to the live music. There were lots of staff on shift and we were served very fast. Throughout the evening the team were on hand and the food service was great. There were lots of wine options and we were pleased with our selections. We ordered lots from the taps menu, and it was delicious. The steak strips and the squid were my favourite. The live music was really good, the pianist and the singer were great. Great to have live music while you eat. Good selection of puddings. Great place for a party.”

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Parking Options:

Paid Parking Lot Paid Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Banana Wharf – 96 m away
  • Solent Sky – 114 m away
  • Casa Brasil Southampton – 43 m away
  • The Frog And Frigate – 36 m away
  • Ocean Village Marina – 143 m away
Max’s Brasserie

9 Commercial Rd, Southampton SO15 1GF, UK

4.7 (610 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 023 8022 5227

“Our second visit to this Fantastic restaurant. Gorgeous meal. A wonderful Atmosphere. Staff are amazing. Even spent time chatting with Max and his partner. Couldn’t ask for a better host. Also turns out he knows one of my football team players 😀😀 Will be back soon. Thank you all.”

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Parking Options:

Paid Parking Lot Paid Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Mayflower Theatre – 70 m away
  • Mayflower Halls – 40 m away
  • Circle Guest House (Book Direct For Best Rates) – 71 m away
  • SeaCity Museum – 152 m away
  • Soleto Bistro – 10 m away
La Regata

Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2AR, UK

4.5 (1120 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 023 8022 3456

“My family loved this place, I came here for my dad’s birthday and the staff were all so friendly. Angel greeted us as soon as we entered and sat us down. The food was delicious. The lamb shank was so tender I’m still thinking about it. Thank you angel for the amazing experience. It was truly the best . Definitely recommend and will visit soon.”

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Parking Options:

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Southampton Port – 124 m away
  • Red Funnel Ferries – Vehicle Ferry from Southampton – 145 m away
  • Ennio's – 38 m away
  • Starbucks – 84 m away
  • Red Funnel Red Jet from Southampton – 238 m away
Ennio's

Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2AR, UK

4.6 (817 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 023 8022 1159

“Brilliant Sunday lunch. Very welcoming, service outstanding and food was delicious. Only negative is parking. Fees at surrounding car parks are expensive. But definitely worth the visit. Can’t comment on the rooms as we only visited the restaurant which was lovely! We will most definitely be visiting again.”

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Parking Options:

Paid Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Southampton Port – 140 m away
  • Red Funnel Ferries – Vehicle Ferry from Southampton – 109 m away
  • La Regata – 30 m away
  • Dancing Man Brewery – 100 m away
  • Starbucks – 107 m away
Blue Island

198 Above Bar St, Southampton SO14 7DW, UK

4.6 (397 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 023 8184 7395

“Outstanding. Simply outstanding. Generous portions of delicious food, served by a wonderful waitress, and cooked by a lovely bloke. Absolutely couldn’t fault this place. Really superb value for money.”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • East Park – 120 m away
  • Wiggle Strip Club Southampton – 38 m away
  • Beatnik Emporium – 11 m away
  • Southampton Cenotaph – 61 m away
  • Southampton Solent University – 313 m away
La Tavernetta Italian Restaurant

1-3 Civic Centre Rd, Southampton SO14 7FJ, UK

4.6 (1072 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 023 8063 5185

“What a great restaurant! A really warm and authentic feeling atmosphere from the moment you walk in, clearly a family run business. The staff are excellent, very attentive and keen to provide an outstanding service. The menu has a great selection, with plenty of choice and several specials on offer depending on what is available fresh that day. The prices are exceptionally reasonable, and the food is of very good quality. The portions are generous, and there is very little to fault. On the Sunday we visited, the restaurant was unusually quiet, but I imagine even on a busier night you're likely to get a space as there are many tables arranged over two floors. They seem happy to accommodate larger groups also.”

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Parking Options:

Paid Parking Lot

Nearby Landmarks:

  • KFC Southampton - Above Bar Street – 36 m away
  • Marlands Shopping Centre – 141 m away
  • The Stage Door – 44 m away
  • Piccolo Mondo – 40 m away
  • West Quay – 341 m away
Turtle Bay Southampton

1 Guildhall Sq, Southampton SO14 7FP, UK

4.6 (6031 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 023 8063 9568

“We came here for a family celebration. Our waitress Beannie was just amazing, friendly and gave lots of advice on the food for our mixed age group. Food came in good time and was hot and tasty.”

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Parking Options:

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • John Hansard Gallery – 47 m away
  • KFC Southampton - Above Bar Street – 68 m away
  • The Stage Door – 52 m away
  • West Quay – 431 m away
  • Southampton City Council – 112 m away
Piccolo Mondo

36 Windsor Terrace, Southampton SO14 7SL, UK

4.7 (892 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 023 8063 6890

“Came here pre covid and loved it. Visited again last night and have to say it was exactly as I remembered, food was lovely, well priced, really tasty and good sized portions. The service was top notch, nothing too much trouble. Honestly one of the best Italian restaurants I’ve been to in the last 20+ years and we’ve already said next time we’re in Southampton we will definitely be eating here again”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Marlands Shopping Centre – 103 m away
  • West Quay – 302 m away
  • Slug & Lettuce - Southampton – 53 m away
  • CeX – 66 m away
  • Asda Southampton Superstore – 142 m away

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