Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Hampshire

OpenTable

Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Hampshire? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Olive House restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1272)

£25 and under

Mediterranean

Basingstoke

About the restaurant

Authentic Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine, freshly prepared and freshly cooked. Family-oriented restaurant. Family run restaurant.
Mr ErhanAtag is the checf since year 2000

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Pauline

Dined 6 days ago

We always have a wonderful time at the Olive House. Friendly staff and amazing food

Edo Asia

4.8

4.8 (303)

£26 to £40

Japanese

Southampton

About the restaurant

The sister restaurant of Shanghai 1814
Serving Asian-inspired small plates, Robata grilled dishes, sushi and sashimi, designed to share and be devoured alongside an unforgettable selection of theatrical cocktails and fine wines.

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David

Dined on Apr 14, 2025

This restaurant is a must to visit, great service and excellent food and great value for money absolutely brilliant.

Margaux Lounge

4.8

4.8 (54)

£41 and over

French

Winchester

About the restaurant

Welcome to Margaux Lounge, Winchester’s premier destination for lovers of fine cheeses and exquisite wines. At Margaux, we bring our passion for the world’s most exceptional flavors to your table, curating a selection of artisanal cheeses and divine wines from across the globe. Immerse yourself in an elegant yet relaxed ambiance, where every pairing tells a story and every sip and bite is a celebration of taste. Whether you’re a connoisseur or simply seeking a moment of indulgence, Margaux Lounge offers a truly unforgettable experience.

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Georgie

Dined 2 days ago

The nicest evening, amazing service, delicious food and huge shout out to the general manager Pheonix who went above and beyond to make our evening special thank you

Shanghai 1814

4.7

4.7 (882)

£41 and over

Shanghainese

Southampton

About the restaurant

Shanghai 1814 is an exceptional destination restaurant in an iconic listed building in the heart of Southampton. You won’t have experienced anything quite like it. This is where East meets West in a cacophony of flavour, style, colour and vibrancy. Shanghai 1814 is so-called as the owner’s ancestors opened their first restaurant in Shanghai in 1814 – the time of the Qing Dynasty, China’s final imperial dynasty.

This combination of traditional European architecture with exuberant Chinese interior design is dynamic and exciting. Welcome to Shanghai 1814 and enjoy the ultimate dining experience.

Wow-factor interiors are decadent and glamorous, draped in dazzling chandeliers and adorned with cherry blossom. The menus feature contemporary Chinese dishes that are fresh and flavoursome, created by a Chef who previously worked at Michelin-starred Hakkasan in London’s Mayfair.

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james

Dined 7 days ago

Really great food, service and setting for a special occasion meal or if you're simply wanting a lovely meal out. Thank you again to Michael who really looked after us and made us feel like VIPs for the night!

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Experience

Sharing Menu

The Jack Russell

4.7

4.7 (647)

£26 to £40

British

Andover

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Jack Russell Inn. We provide luxurious and homely, dog-friendly accommodation and local food that celebrates great British produce with a focus on the conservation of the outstanding natural beauty and wildlife of our surrounding areas. Stephane, Andy and the entire team look forward to warmly welcoming you to The Jack Russell.

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Sandra

Dined 2 days ago

Lovely food and attentive staff would definitely recommend

The Ivy Winchester Brasserie

4.6

4.6 (12613)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Winchester

About the restaurant

The Ivy Winchester Brasserie offers a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere, holding back a number of tables for everyone wishing to drop in at their leisure

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Cheryl

Dined on Mar 29, 2025

Lovely way to celebrate a special occasion. Thank you

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Experience

1917 Two-Course Heritage Menu

Experience

Breakfast Set Menu

Experience

The Ivy Aperitif Affair

Côte Brasserie - Basingstoke

4.6

4.6 (41)

£25 and under

French

Basingstoke

About the restaurant

Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.

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Elaine

Dined on Mar 29, 2025

Handled our large group of 8 really well. Food great, service great.

Reggina's Italian, Botley

4.5

4.5 (1829)

£26 to £40

Italian

Southampton

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Botley Village, Regginas Italian serves the best and freshest seasonal produce, Italian cheeses, meat and seafood. Get swept away by the warm, aromatic flavours of Italy, served to you with an elegant touch in an atmosphere that’s second to none.

From classic, nostalgic flavours to new, inspired dishes the stylish menu is perfectly complemented by the restaurant's stunning environment and outdoor dining space. Perfect for any occasion whether it be lunch, dinner, birthday or business meal. Explore our A la Carte menu, lunch set menu, afternoon tea or even an Italian buffet available.

During the Summer, dine 'Al Fresco' on our outdoor terrace to enjoy the sun.

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Sion

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Took my girlfriends mum here who can be hard to please. We all loved our food, great atmosphere, polite and helpful staff. I had the belly pork with mash which tasted amazing and the portion size was perfect. Thanks for a lovely visit

Porters Steakhouse

4.5

4.5 (363)

£26 to £40

Steakhouse

Southampton

About the restaurant

Situated just off of Oxford street, Porters Steakhouse serves exceptional dry-aged steak in a unique and welcoming and setting.

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Karen

Dined on Apr 19, 2025

What a gem of a place, food was outstanding, everything was perfect, staff were extremely friendly and very helpful. Would certainly recommend a visit.

The Chequers

4.4

4.4 (321)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Hook

About the restaurant

The Chequers became a Peach pub in June 2013. Peach is an independent group of gastropubs with over a decade of experience. Our aim is to make our pubs great places, full of character, great individual places to eat, drink & sleep; a place for local people, businesses, families & tourists to meet and call their own. Every pub is unique, individually designed to suit the town or village, and respecting each pub’s history.

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Tracie

Dined on Mar 8, 2025

We really enjoyed our meal at the Chequers. The staff were really lovely. Cannot fault them in any way. The ambience was great. Busy but not loud. The food was, on the whole, really nice. The adults not wanting to eat too much were welcome to choose from the kids menu. The kids fish and chips were particularly good. The ciabatta with the prawns was a bit too toasted for my parents. They couldn’t cut it as it was too crispy. They wished they’d had the kids meals as they were amazing. Two out of the four burgers ordered were fantastic, the other two not quite so great. I would definitely visit again. Best place I’ve been to eat with the whole family in a long time. There were 10 of us so they did well to get all the food out at the same time! Thank you!

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