O Sole Mio 2 - Portsmouth

I went to this restaurant for dinner with a friend and had a great time, as always. The staff was friendly and the service was excellent. The food was delicious and very satisfying. I would definitely recommend trying the bolognese dish.

I have been dining at this restaurant every month since April and it has always been amazing. However, my last visit was disappointing as I had to send my food back. It was tasteless and overly greasy, with the waitress insisting it was butter, not oil, which seemed like a sarcastic response. Despite this, my brother loved the calzone he ordered. They removed the dish from the bill, giving me hope that it was just a one-time issue. Unfortunately, on my most recent visit with my Sicilian friend, everything was terrible. The waitress was rude and loud, the food tasted pre-made and frozen, and even the olive oil and balsamic on the table were watery and tasteless. Despite being promised fresh, authentic Italian dishes, we were served frozen bread rolls and packets of butter. The total bill was £70 and I left feeling extremely disappointed. Although the location is nice with a sunny outdoor seating area, the overall quality of the restaurant at Port Solent is lacking. It's a shame because I want to support local businesses, but I have now had two bad experiences here. The "specials" menu seems to be the same for months on end, and even dishes like lobster tortellini tasted reheated.

This Italian restaurant is top-notch. The atmosphere is great, with good music from the 80s and some from the 70s. The familiar faces and staff create a welcoming environment. The food is high quality and well presented. The waitresses and staff are very nice and courteous. They are attentive and provide excellent service. The cheesecake is top-notch as well. This is definitely my favorite Italian restaurant.

We went as a group of 14 for a work Christmas party, we had pre booked most of the food, however, they were still very accommodating to changes the three course set menu was £28 pee head. We were pleasantly surprised that we had live singers for the evening, it was a great touch. All the food was tasty, starters could of been hotter, but the mains were a good temperature, the restaurant was busy but the staff were not fazed and came back lots of times to check we had everything, and drinks were served promptly.

First visit so no pre-expectations. Nice place, excellent efficient service, although we felt a bit rushed because a large party was due soon. Food generally good (though my Calzone could have been warmer) but over priced. Even so to this point we were generally satisfied. Then, suddenly a female singer arrived, with mic and amplifier. She wasn't bad, just so LOUD. It ruined the evening for us and we paid up and left. I'm sorry but this is not some trendy youth oriented venue, it is a family restaurant that does not need that sort of entertainment (or indeed any sort really) A family meal out is all about talking to one another not shouting and struggling to hear each other.