Portsmouth
Mother Kelly's

Mother Kelly's

221 Southampton Road, PO6 4PY, Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Fish • Pasta • Curry • Seafood


"We have been going to Ma Kellys for years and sadly today will be our last ever visit. Ordered our normal treat large cod and chips, front of house service no issues at all, in fact, felt extremely sorry for the young lady who had...to put up with the complaints whilst we were there. Had to wait over minutes for our food, my large cod looked like it had been in the fryer for days and was not large and had hardly any fish inside the batter and the chips were suppose to be freshly cooked but again looked like and felt they had been in the fryer for the same amount of time as the code. My other half’s large cod was extremely small and when we asked, apparently it’s now done on weight but the cod was taken back and re-arrived with the same chips but with another potion of cod. At the same time, another couple had already sent their meals back because chips and side orders were cold. I asked to speak to the manager but heard him say he couldn’t come out and then sent a young lad out but I asked to speak to the manager and an angry looking chap came out, said a half hearted sorry and my other half asked for a refund, the manager then disappeared and the same young man re-appeared to complete the refund, I sarcastically said that the manager couldn’t be bothered to complete the refund, he then decided to show up again and another half hearted apology. Two other couples were also asking for refunds. Such a shame, used to be a lovely treat for tasty fish and chips but sadly no more."

Sant-yago

Sant-yago

12 Clarendon Road, Portsmouth I-PO5 2EE, United Kingdom

Vegan • Fusion • Spanish • Vegetarian


"The atmosphere in the restaurant was fantastic. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted and shown to our table. The lighting was dim, creating a cozy ambiance, with candles on each table. An old black-and-white film was playing on the wall behind the bar, which captivated our attention, along with unique handmade birds crafted from spiked wire suspended from the ceiling. The tables were thoughtfully arranged to allow for intimate conversations, minimizing distractions from surrounding noise. Our waiter, Daniel, provided exceptional service. When we placed our food order, he explained the Tastecard benefits we could use, giving us 2-for-1 on all tapas. We were torn between the Coconut Quinoa Curry and a lamb dish, so we sought his recommendation. He thoughtfully provided various reasons for each option and considered our previous selections to suggest what would pair best. Going above and beyond, Daniel brought us the Coconut Quinoa Curry even after we had decided on the lamb dish, saying that since we were indecisive, he thought we might enjoy trying it. This was a lovely gesture that added to our dining experience. The food was excellent and arrived promptly after we ordered. All the tapas dishes were served together, offering us a delightful variety. Throughout the evening, Daniel was very attentive, checking on us several times to ensure we were satisfied. Thanks to our Tastecard savings, we ended up ordering seven tapas dishes (including the complimentary one) and our total bill came to about £20 for both of us! We were genuinely surprised by the quality of the food for such a reasonable price. We will undoubtedly return to Sant Yago because of the remarkable service and the high quality of the food. We highly recommend dining at Sant Yago!"