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Pacifico

International • Southsea
Sugarvine
4.1/5
(023) 9400 9426 8 Kings Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 3AH (023)940…Show
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A vibrant Southsea newcomer bringing bold Pacific Rim flavours and signature cocktails.

About Pacifico

Pacifico is a recent arrival on the Southsea dining scene that leans hard into colour, character and crowd-pleasing cooking. The look is lively and contemporary, with a laid-back feel, while the menu draws broadly on Pan Pacific, tapas-style dishes designed for sociable dining. There’s a strong cocktail offering at the bar, naturally led by tequila and rum, with margaritas and other classics sitting comfortably alongside the food. A concise wine list and easy-drinking beers round things out, keeping the focus firmly on flavour and fun rather than formality. Scintillating beats from in-house DJs help set the tone – upbeat, informal and geared towards groups, couples and anyone looking to inject a bit of sunshine into the Southsea dining scene.

Sugarvine
4.1
Food 3.8/5
Service 4.5/5
Atmosphere 4.3/5
Value for Money 3.8/5
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Mon closed
Tue closed
Wed 17:00 - 23:00 —
Thu 17:00 - 23:00 —
Fri 16:00 - 00:00 —
Sat 12:01 - 15:00 16:00 - 00:00
Sun 12:00 - 17:00 17:00 - 22:00
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Selina Cook
Although the decor and food was good, it's very expensive for the portion sizes. Our waiter was not very knowledgeable and we had to repeat ourselves many times. We enjoyed the food but we wouldn't go back.
2.0
Manish
Very disappointing, poor value for money. Staff were friendly and hlepful, but quite frankly the food was very poor. None of meat dishes matched the description, and had any flavour. Yakatori Chicken- suggest looking up on internet what this should be- never seen/tasted anything so poor, Adobo pork belly bites with a mango habanero glaze- no flavour at all(honestly felt like they forgot to glaze at all). Gochujang Ribs- C peanut BBQ baby back riblets with a peanut crumb(no flavour of Gochujang). Bonito Slaw ( va)-served in ramekin, tasted awful. They may have had an off night-wont be returning. If you want decent flavours-Suggest Uglybird instead.
Hayley Warren
We had a brilliant time. The food was great. The drinks were absolutely class. We will be back. We had about 8 dishes between 2 of us and that was plenty. Excellent service.
Joanna
Beautiful setting with a lovely dark ambiance. Noah was so friendly and polite, and helped us with our order. The food came out quickly and was absolutely stunning — even my husband, who usually isn’t a fan of fish, said the sushi dish was his favourite! We picked 3 mains each and the portion sizes were perfect for this style of dining. Would definitely recommend and return. I also loved that the tip is included on the bill — it makes things so much easier and clearly states it goes to all staff. Thanks again!!
Oliver
First time trying Pacifico and I'm not sure it's on my list to go back to. Staff were excellent and very attentive and were very helpful with making suggestions. The food came out fast and and was nice enough. I may have been there at the wrong time but when booking I had tried to book for 7:30pm but that wasn't an option which was weird as we were there from 6:45pm and in that time we were one of only three tables and no ones else came in till 8pm. Value for money wasn't great if I'm honest. For a tapasy place the price point was higher than I expected and the portion size on drinks was heavily on the small side. In summary there are other restaurants doing similar things but better in close proximity.
4.0
Simon
Lovely new decor in an old bank. Very good venue & atmosphere. Food was ok , wine & cocktails very good. Service was excellent
Lauren
Staff were amazing — they knew the menu inside out and gave great recommendations. Being in the catering industry myself, that goes a long way. Service was quick without feeling rushed, cocktails were really nice, and the food was excellent. The music and overall vibe made a really good atmosphere. Would definitely recommend
5.0
Sally Parrett
Lovely Saturday evening spent in Pacifico. Was pretty busy, but service was good, plenty of staff. Food is amazing, great flavours.
4.5
Sophie
Lovely staff and a lovely venue. I really enjoyed my first visit to Pacifico and would definitely return. There are plenty of vegan options to choose from, which was great to see. The food and wine was really nice. My only slight criticism and it’s more of a general point than something specific to Pacifico is that I’m not a fan of service charges being automatically added to the bill. The meal was already quite expensive and, although the service was excellent, after already spending a small fortune it just adds that extra “ouch” at the end of the evening. It’s definitely more of a special occasion destination for me rather than somewhere I could afford to visit regularly. Another small thing, which I’ve noticed in other tapas style restaurants too, is serving three pieces of an item when the dish is being shared between two makes it a little awkward to divide up! Also, the hand dryer in the toilets wasn’t great, especially for a newly refurbished restaurant. That said, despite these minor points, I’d still love to visit again for a special occasion and to try some of the other dishes.
Robert Jempson
Recommended venue did not disappoint. We were there for a special occasion and family had deposited a balloon and had paid for our first drinks - lovely. Lovely food, tapas style which we chose having been recommended by existing diners! The food was delicious and quickly served. The Bar was busy with cocktails and clearly service is a high priority. The team were very professional, knowledgeable and a relatively small menu meant that every dish was perfect and a keen price point. What I particularly liked was the attentiveness of the team hovering tables not only to check the food but to deliver fresh drinks and clear plates efficiently. Our visit on a Saturday evening included a DJ but refreshingly the music volume was just right so we could have a conversation around the table. The music was good as well! This is a professional outfit with a Maitre De controlling the orchestra. Many smiling faces as this is a fun venue. Congratulations to the whole team, totally motivated and enjoying the experience with guests.
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