Reviews in Southsea

I am a big fan of Maya and sadly the roasts did not live up to our expectations. The plates were cold and the only things that warmed up the meals were the extra portions of cauliflower cheese (which were piping hot) and the jug of extra gravy we requested. The wafer-thin slices of beef didn’t have much flavour and the roast potatoes tasted as though they had been reheated a number of times. Still searching for a really good roast in Southsea.

The staff at The Florence are so welcoming and great people. They are so accommodating and even let me order one roast to take away so I could give to my wife after her shift. The food is top notch and the service is quality. A wonderful pub in a wonderful part of Southsea. Will always come back for a pint and a roast!

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.

Had a lovely evening at Pacifico. Serge and then team made it a wonderful experience. Will definitely be coming back. Thank you.

Read that The Florence was good and was not disappointed. Would agree that this probably is the best Sunday Lunch in Portsmouth & Southsea. The food and its presentation was excellent, all clearly cooked from scratch with fresh ingredients and with generous portion sizes. My Yorkshire-born husband was even impressed by the huge, but light and delicious Yorkshire Puddings. The service was friendly and efficient; the décor and ambience was gorgeous and everywhere (including the loos) was super clean, fresh and lovely. Highly recommend. Will definitely be back.

Great roast first time we have been back since the reopening we will be back !!

This may well be the best Sunday lunch in Portsmouth! Delicious.

A must try!! We had a lovely evening a Pacifico Southsea, the food and drinks were incredible, made even better by the surroundings and atmosphere, the music in the background from the DJ was brilliant and was at a level where we could still enjoy chatting on our table, the service from the staff was brilliant especially Noa!! Overall I was really recommend everyone to visit Pacifico!! Hat’s off to Jodie, Rob and Ben on what they have achieved here and the team they have built!!

Stunning new addition to Southsea! The food and drinks that our party had were perfection. Lovely attentive staff. Looking forward to the addition of bar stools for the very beautiful, well stocked cocktail bar. Lighting and music are superb. Make it your regular spot. We are!! Perfect place to be seen but also has private booths and balcony tables. Glorious on all counts.

Had the roast chicken and pork. Both were excellent. The best roast by far. I will be returning.

The food was excellent, the service was what you would want, the place is nicely decorated and everything worked really well. The yorkshire pudding was exceptional, and the only small niggle was that the portion size of the extra cauliflower cheese for £6 seemed quite small. But overall it is one of our favourite places to eat a Sunday lunch. Thank you to the staff.

Very good food with lots of gluten free options, excellent service and dog friendly. A lovely vibe for a night out

Fantastic Sunday lunch, catered for all accessibility needs, food was amazing and staff were very friendly and helpful. Would thoroughly recommend

Delicious food excellent service.

Excellent Sunday Lunch with superb service. Neutral decor with great ambience and background music. Slightly disappointed we were only visiting for the weekend and can’t see a return visit in the near future!

A great roast!

A small group out for a Sunday roast turned into 10 people (including kids) & the pub couldn’t have been more accommodating. It was exactly the afternoon we didn’t know we needed. Excellent roast and great service from all. Will absolutely be coming again, feels like we have stumbled on a little gem. Thank you

On Saturday 29th March, my best friend and I went to The Florence for lunch, and honestly, it was just what we needed. We were shown to a lovely, clean table straight away, and the decor is absolutely beautiful — it really sets the tone. We ordered food and cocktails, and everything was just as good as it looked. The cocktails were gorgeous, and what I really loved was that we didn’t feel rushed at all. It genuinely felt like we could just sit back, relax, and enjoy our time properly. We ended up having a really good catch-up, getting a lot off our chests — and it turns out that was exactly what we both needed. The waitress was brilliant; she gave us space but checked in at just the right times to make sure we were okay. The staff overall were attentive without being overbearing, which made such a difference. We didn’t even realise how much time had passed — we were there from 1:30 in the afternoon until 7:30 in the evening, which says it all really. Food was exceptional, the owner was lovely, the staff were polite and on it, and the decor just ties it all together x