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South Downs
South Downs College, College Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire
Portsmouth, PO7 8AA
The College Restaurant and Cafe Bar has an outstanding reputation and was awarded Restaurant Magazine's " College Restaurant of the Year" for London and the South in 2006 and 2008. The Restaurant's contemporary design encompassing the latest trends, materials and decor in a luxury environment, combine with a range of modern menus which reflect the 'rennaissance' of British cooking as well as trends and ideas from a wider international scene. Very different in approach and style to traditional college restaurants, our team of Chef Lecturers are passionate about developing enthusiasm and skills in students which is recognised by some of the nation's leading Chefs who often visit the College to work alongside staff and students. Over the past three years celebrity chefs including Heston Blumenthal,Mark Hix, John Williams, Davis Nicolls and Peter Weeden have presented meals for College Restaurant patrons. Our menus are complimented by a wide range of wines and beverage items.
Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Price: £25 and under
Parking: Private Lot
Cross Street:
Portsmouth, PO7 8AA
The College Restaurant and Cafe Bar has an outstanding reputation and was awarded Restaurant Magazine's " College Restaurant of the Year" for London and the South in 2006 and 2008. The Restaurant's contemporary design encompassing the latest trends, materials and decor in a luxury environment, combine with a range of modern menus which reflect the 'rennaissance' of British cooking as well as trends and ideas from a wider international scene. Very different in approach and style to traditional college restaurants, our team of Chef Lecturers are passionate about developing enthusiasm and skills in students which is recognised by some of the nation's leading Chefs who often visit the College to work alongside staff and students. Over the past three years celebrity chefs including Heston Blumenthal,Mark Hix, John Williams, Davis Nicolls and Peter Weeden have presented meals for College Restaurant patrons. Our menus are complimented by a wide range of wines and beverage items.
Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Price: £25 and under
Parking: Private Lot
Cross Street:
15 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 15 reviews
5 stars
(5)
4 stars
(9)
3 stars
(1)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- great for lunch(10)
- fit for foodies(8)
- good for groups(7)
- neighborhood gem(5)
- special occasion(3)
- great for brunch(1)
South Downs Reviews List
Review 1 for South Downs
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We were very well received
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on 27/04/2012
2012
Dined on 27/04/2012
2012
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"We were very well received by friendly staff. Shown to our table and very well looked after. The students were great and able to explain all we required to know. The food was super and very well presented. It made my day having the beef stroganoff cooked in front of me and the showmanship was excellent."
Dined on 27/04/2012
2012
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 2 for South Downs
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great all over we will come
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on 27/03/2012
2012
Dined on 27/03/2012
2012
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"great all over we will come again"
Dined on 27/03/2012
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 3 for South Downs
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
This college restaurant offers
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on 22/03/2012
2007
Dined on 22/03/2012
2007
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This college restaurant offers very good value for money. For first year students, they did well and tried hard to ensure we had a pleasant evening. The starters and main course were excellent and innovative. We will certainly visit again."
Dined on 22/03/2012
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 4 for South Downs
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent value for money.
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on 21/03/2012
2012
Dined on 21/03/2012
2012
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent value for money. A very enjoyable evening."
Dined on 21/03/2012
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for South Downs
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fantastic value for money.
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on 19/03/2012
2011
Dined on 19/03/2012
2011
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fantastic value for money. Obviously this is a "training" restaurants so hospitality students serve you. However, they were polite and looked smart and very professional. The food was beautifully presented and offered excellent value for money. Recommend."
Dined on 19/03/2012
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 6 for South Downs
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Another excellent lunch.
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on 13/03/2012
2012
Dined on 13/03/2012
2012
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Another excellent lunch. My only comment would be that the citron tart was not quite up to standard. The pastry was rather hard and the lemon was not very "zingy"
Overall presentation of the food was firstclass."
Dined on 13/03/2012
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 7 for South Downs
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Lunch with friends was tasty
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on 23/02/2012
2012
Dined on 23/02/2012
2012
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Lunch with friends was tasty and experience enjoyable.
Staff not very speedy but attentive and very responsive to any queries."
Staff not very speedy but attentive and very responsive to any queries."
Dined on 23/02/2012
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 8 for South Downs
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Having visited south Downs
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on 20/02/2012
2012
Dined on 20/02/2012
2012
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Having visited south Downs on a number of occasions once again it was a most enjoyable experience"
Dined on 20/02/2012
2012
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 9 for South Downs
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our first time here. the
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on 27/01/2012
2012
Dined on 27/01/2012
2012
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our first time here. the students were very polite, friendly and attentive.We enjoyed the experience .Our only disappointment was that the main meal was not quite hot enough.We also felt that any sauces/gravies should be served separately. My husband had gravy on his meal but we felt that should have had the choice of how much and on what on his plate. We both had a side salad with starter and again it already had the dressing on and again it is not everybody's preference.We will visit again and wish all the young people good luck in their careers."
Dined on 27/01/2012
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for South Downs
Based on the average of (6) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate