abarbistro

Visited the restaurant on a busy Friday night...was a bit apprehensive about the menu at first (as used to normal chain restaurant choices) but after receiving the food, was absolutely blown away. Shared starters with fellow diners; Sardine with pesto salad, crispy whitebait and butternut squash hummus...all absolutely gorgeous. Tried the pork belly with Dauphinoise potatoes for main...was the best pork belly I've ever had from a restaurant...melted in your mouth. Only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because the service was slightly slow. Our server was absolutely brilliant (sorry, didn't catch the girls name) but there was quite a gap between the starters and the main course which was slightly grating. Would definitely visit the restaurant again but it would be a 5 star experience if the service times were improved.
4 7 years ago (13-03-2018)

Good food, good service-slightly over priced for the quantity, however what you do get is excellent-highly recommend to all
4 7 years ago (20-02-2018)

Great atmosphere very friendly staff went for a Sunday lunch which was superb fresh veg lovely tender meat very good selection of wine. A must if you’re in Portsmouth
5 7 years ago (05-03-2018)

Nice place with great food, if quite pricey. Not much space if you just want a drink though.
4 7 years ago (08-02-2018)

First time here as not local on honeymoon and had been recommended to eat here. On approaching didn't look like what we thought as loads of people out the front drinking. Guessing you could eat out as tables outside. Once inside a different story, restaurant is lovely not overly big well the part we were in on the left as you come through the door. Amazing selection of wines. Limited menu but something for everyone, the wait is worth it beautiful food and well presented. They do have a specials board. There was a fairly long wait between courses but we don't mind this though one table near us were not so happy. Personal preference I guess we like to make an evening of it if eating out. Highly recommend and the desserts to die for. We will return when in the area again. Gets busy so booking in advance is recommended
5 7 years ago (29-06-2017)