Liquidshokk Posted 3 September, 2010 Share Posted 3 September, 2010 Anyone had any really good meals out in Southampton recently? Trying to choose a place to go for lunch on my birthday this coming Monday. Not looking for a really expensive restaurant (don't believe you have to spend the earth to get good food) but a good setting, food and service would be good.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 3 September, 2010 Share Posted 3 September, 2010 Lettuce and Slug? (or whatever it's called) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durleyfos Posted 3 September, 2010 Share Posted 3 September, 2010 La Regatta. The Olive Tree. to name but two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquidshokk Posted 3 September, 2010 Author Share Posted 3 September, 2010 Serious? Isn't that more of a pub than a restaurant? Although I did have a good meal in there once if my memory serves me correctly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquidshokk Posted 3 September, 2010 Author Share Posted 3 September, 2010 La Regatta. The Olive Tree. to name but two. I read about the Olive Tree. One top 10 list had it as best restaurant but also one of most expensive.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 3 September, 2010 Share Posted 3 September, 2010 Any preference of cuisine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquidshokk Posted 3 September, 2010 Author Share Posted 3 September, 2010 Any preference of cuisine? Well, dare I say it...Im vegetarian. So good veggie friendly dishes would be good. However the rest of the people I'm going with are not carrot crunchers and enjoy good food so doesn't have to be a tree huggers establishment. Some of the best meals I've had are at the likes of Carluccios in London and usually get on with Italian food generally. Also like greek food. Basically I'm as adventurous as a vegetarian can be and enjoy foreign food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 3 September, 2010 Share Posted 3 September, 2010 I like La Lupa. Also, Slug and Lettuce?! Really?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 3 September, 2010 Share Posted 3 September, 2010 Boozy Rouge before it shuts down... last chance to sample it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 3 September, 2010 Share Posted 3 September, 2010 Best curry ever- Corriander Lounge, not been open long, is down opposite Holy Rood. Ennios opposite the Pier is class on an evening, never been during the day though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquidshokk Posted 3 September, 2010 Author Share Posted 3 September, 2010 Heading out to the New Forest could also be an option if its a nice day, so if you could extend your thoughts out that way too that would be good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquidshokk Posted 3 September, 2010 Author Share Posted 3 September, 2010 Boozy Rouge before it shuts down... last chance to sample it! Not one veggie option there..... well, apart from the option of ****ing off..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 3 September, 2010 Share Posted 3 September, 2010 Oh, and Buon Gusto at the top of Commercial Road is excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 3 September, 2010 Share Posted 3 September, 2010 I've had a couple of decent meals in the Slug before, although i'm not overly fussy when it comes to food! Think there's some kind of tapas bar next door which is also supposed to be okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 3 September, 2010 Share Posted 3 September, 2010 I've had a couple of decent meals in the Slug before, although i'm not overly fussy when it comes to food! Think there's some kind of tapas bar next door which is also supposed to be okay. Come on Mikey, you are c18, surely its a toss up between McDonalds, Burger King or KFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 3 September, 2010 Share Posted 3 September, 2010 Come on Mikey, you are c18, surely its a toss up between McDonalds, Burger King or KFC. Agreed. I'll leave this thread now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 3 September, 2010 Share Posted 3 September, 2010 Come on Mikey, you are c18, surely its a toss up between McDonalds, Burger King or KFC. I never had him down as a neo nazi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigersaint Posted 3 September, 2010 Share Posted 3 September, 2010 Boozy Rouge before it shuts down... last chance to sample it! Bouzy Rouge is closing down?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 3 September, 2010 Share Posted 3 September, 2010 KFC has a new Portsmouth burger. It's in bread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 3 September, 2010 Share Posted 3 September, 2010 I never had him down as a neo nazi. i did wonder if anyone would pick up on that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquidshokk Posted 3 September, 2010 Author Share Posted 3 September, 2010 KFC has a new Portsmouth burger. It's in bread. I lol'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 3 September, 2010 Share Posted 3 September, 2010 I never had him down as a neo nazi. I assume you will now become best mates then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 3 September, 2010 Share Posted 3 September, 2010 (edited) Pilgrim House Ennios Le regatta Bouzy Rouge all brilliant And also Puccinnis down oxford street, i thought it looked a dive but it is bloody lovely in there, its an italian and if you bring some photo ID with a date on it your birthday meal is free. http://www.puccinissouthampton.com/southampton/restaurant/eat_for_free/ Edited 3 September, 2010 by Smirking_Saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 3 September, 2010 Share Posted 3 September, 2010 I assume you will now become best mates then No. dune is just a bedroom Nazi. He'd sh*t his silly pants if he met a real one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquidshokk Posted 3 September, 2010 Author Share Posted 3 September, 2010 Pilgrim House Ennios Le regatta Bouzy Rouge all brilliant And also Puccinnis down oxford street, i thought it looked a dive but it is bloody lovely in there, its an italian and if you bring some photo ID with a date on it your birthday meal is free. http://www.puccinissouthampton.com/southampton/restaurant/eat_for_free/ Thanks s_s. Puccinnis sounds good! Im liking the free birthday meal too! Says on the site its in Bedford place so I guess its moved from Oxford street?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 3 September, 2010 Share Posted 3 September, 2010 Thanks s_s. Puccinnis sounds good! Im liking the free birthday meal too! Says on the site its in Bedford place so I guess its moved from Oxford street?! I always get oxford street/London road mixed up but it is there, it was always on the road to the left of Rhino's. Theres a menu on the website you can look at incase they don't do any veggie options (i assume they do, most italians do) plus if you fancied it i would book as it gets busy. No problem btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robsk II Posted 3 September, 2010 Share Posted 3 September, 2010 Frankly, Southampton is a very, very bad places for restaurants. Always has been. Some of those listed are amongst the better ones, but there simply aren't that many that are truly interesting. Some present their food in a posh way and people think it's great as a result, but there's nothing worth getting excited about. Some of the better food is actually in the places that look ****e. Miguels used to be pretty good, funny little place by the station. Not much to look at, often empty, but a few years back they did very genuine, good Spanish food. There's also a place in St Marys that does good Afghan etc food, apparently. And if you're a veggie, screw it here. Just get the train to Brighton and go to Terre a Terre. Failing that, try Demuth's in bath. Both top notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_bert Posted 3 September, 2010 Share Posted 3 September, 2010 I like La Lupa. Also, Slug and Lettuce?! Really?! Yep. Had a lovely meal in the last week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 3 September, 2010 Share Posted 3 September, 2010 If you want out of town, then you will not go wrong with The Chilworth Arms, especially being a veggie. Try their roasted garlic as a side, it melts in the mouth. In town for veggies, could play safe and go to ASK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 3 September, 2010 Share Posted 3 September, 2010 Boozy Rouge before it shuts down... last chance to sample it! as is Picollo Mondo's sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor_Saint Posted 3 September, 2010 Share Posted 3 September, 2010 Southampton restaurants according to Tripadvisor.co.uk - hasn't failed me yet so far. Ensure that the #1, 2 or 3 has more than a few reviews and read them all. Used tripadvisor for many many excellent restaurants and hotels across the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrollman no2 Posted 3 September, 2010 Share Posted 3 September, 2010 Anyone been to the Red Lion in below bar in town?A load of us went after a Saints game and all had a meal there.Turned out not only to be cheap,but also a really nice meal with a lot of food and good service. Also its suppost to be haunted as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 3 September, 2010 Share Posted 3 September, 2010 Pilgrim House Ennios Le regatta Bouzy Rouge all brilliant And also Puccinnis down oxford street, i thought it looked a dive but it is bloody lovely in there, its an italian and if you bring some photo ID with a date on it your birthday meal is free. http://www.puccinissouthampton.com/southampton/restaurant/eat_for_free/ Ennios is my favourite place to eat in Southampton!! Can be a little pricey though depending on the course, and wine choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 4 September, 2010 Share Posted 4 September, 2010 The Fat Fig in Bedford Place. A little greek restaurant serving excellent proper greek food. Loads of veggie options and really good prices too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huffton Posted 4 September, 2010 Share Posted 4 September, 2010 Georges. Been there donkeys years, simple food done well, and good friendly service to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommi Posted 4 September, 2010 Share Posted 4 September, 2010 We used to go to a place called El Elias (I think) Looked like the cafe from Ello Ello from the outside but the food was always fantastic (and the place was always packed) Haven't been for a few years. So not sure if it's still around or run by the same family. KD used to be a frequent visitor in his SFC days, I remember seeing him in there a couple of times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-scooby Posted 4 September, 2010 Share Posted 4 September, 2010 I have been a veggie for over 32 years, most places have a veggie option, I like Oxfords and the Olive tree, have not been there for a while. I have been going to the Noodle bar in st Marys pre match nosh.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joesaint Posted 4 September, 2010 Share Posted 4 September, 2010 there is a veggie indian place in town, meals I've had have been really good. Platform tavern is ment to be really good although more of a pub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 4 September, 2010 Share Posted 4 September, 2010 Pilgrim House Ennios Le regatta Bouzy Rouge all brilliant And also Puccinnis down oxford street, i thought it looked a dive but it is bloody lovely in there, its an italian and if you bring some photo ID with a date on it your birthday meal is free. http://www.puccinissouthampton.com/southampton/restaurant/eat_for_free/ This. we should start hanging out together SS, we could become really good friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 4 September, 2010 Share Posted 4 September, 2010 Frankly, Southampton is a very, very bad places for restaurants. Always has been. Some of those listed are amongst the better ones, but there simply aren't that many that are truly interesting. Some present their food in a posh way and people think it's great as a result, but there's nothing worth getting excited about. Some of the better food is actually in the places that look ****e. Miguels used to be pretty good, funny little place by the station. Not much to look at, often empty, but a few years back they did very genuine, good Spanish food. There's also a place in St Marys that does good Afghan etc food, apparently. And if you're a veggie, screw it here. Just get the train to Brighton and go to Terre a Terre. Failing that, try Demuth's in bath. Both top notch. NO it isn't, there is a very good and wide selection of places. Ennios as i've mentioned is top notch Italian, Corriander Lounge is first class, i took my bro in law there a few weeks ago, he lives in Leeds and said it's the best Indian restaurant he's ever been too. There loads of other good places too, Thai Cafe in Oxford Street is outstanding, Zen, NV, Puchhinnis, someone else metioned the Chillworth arms which is really good and i live near the Cowherds so go there fairly regularly and that too is very good. There are loads of good restuarants in Southampton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 4 September, 2010 Share Posted 4 September, 2010 Boozy Rouge before it shuts down... last chance to sample it! is it closing? not been there for years but was my favourite restuarant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted 4 September, 2010 Share Posted 4 September, 2010 It's in Eastleigh, but the Guzel Bistro is very good. It's Turkish, the country not the c*nt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Le Taxi Posted 4 September, 2010 Share Posted 4 September, 2010 Can't believe the Boozy Rouge is closing down! never went there but always meant to as my mum met my dad in there in the sixties, it was callrd The Checkpoint then! anyone old enough to remember that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge too far Posted 4 September, 2010 Share Posted 4 September, 2010 Can't believe the Boozy Rouge is closing down! never went there but always meant to as my mum met my dad in there in the sixties, it was callrd The Checkpoint then! anyone old enough to remember that? Yep - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 5 September, 2010 Share Posted 5 September, 2010 Piccolo Mondo if youre on a budget, great food and very good service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redondo Saint Posted 5 September, 2010 Share Posted 5 September, 2010 Heading out to the New Forest could also be an option if its a nice day, so if you could extend your thoughts out that way too that would be good! We nearly always go to The New Forest Inn, Emery Down when visiting the foest area.. Good food and beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Balls Posted 5 September, 2010 Share Posted 5 September, 2010 (edited) Can't believe Boozy Rouge is closing down! Fantastic place! Went to La Cantina in Bedford Place. Was very impressed! Also, the best Italian I have ever had is L'arcadia in Netley. Lovely little family run place! http://www.larcadia.co.uk/14.html Edit. Just found out that L'arcadia has closed down now which is a real shame! Edited 5 September, 2010 by Golden Balls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Posted 5 September, 2010 Share Posted 5 September, 2010 Kuti's Brasserie on Oxford Street. The Crown Inn in Highfield. Banana Wharf in Ocean Village is ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 5 September, 2010 Share Posted 5 September, 2010 It's in Eastleigh, but the Guzel Bistro is very good. It's Turkish, the country not the c*nt. Glad to see you are sticking to talking to things your delicate little mind can comprehend and not attempting to discuss football on the main board. Now run on little lady your husband needs you to do the bins xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_bert Posted 5 September, 2010 Share Posted 5 September, 2010 Can't believe Boozy Rouge is closing down! Fantastic place! Went to La Cantina in Bedford Place. Was very impressed! Also, the best Italian I have ever had is L'arcadia in Netley. Lovely little family run place! http://www.larcadia.co.uk/14.html Edit. Just found out that L'arcadia has closed down now which is a real shame! Went slightly down hill, was always empty but me and the wife always loved going down there of an evening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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