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Nicholsons

245 Albert Road | Southsea, Portsmouth PO4 0JR, England
02392815222
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Ranked #27 of 289 restaurants in Portsmouth
Price range: $16 - $24
Cuisines: Spanish
Dining options: Reservations, Late Night
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Dining options: Reservations, Late Night
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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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5 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2013 NEW

Went there with 6 colleagues for Tapas, the range of dishes on offer was excellent and the quality didnt disappoint. This would be a lovely venue for a lazy afternoon, a few beers and tasty little tapas dishes being delivered at regular intervals. Only thing was that I thought the dishes a little on the petite size, for Tapas I... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013

loved the atmosphere...the staff were all happy and friendly and the food was fabulous ...first time my husband has had tapas...so many to choose from..we also had the paella...YUMMY !!

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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

This place is very comparable to Sant Yago. The warmth and atmosphere is is better here and food very good. A few things annoyed me like cold bread served at the table straight from fridge, same with the dipping oil. They should all be either wam or room temperature. Calamari was perfectly cooked possibly best in Portsmouth. Very nice friendly... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

We were invited by friends to a Birthday dinner on Saturday night. We had never dined here before but had heard some good reviews. When we arrived the staff were very friendly and helpful, unfortunately it was to swiftly go down hill. Our seating was a squeeze and the air was a tad smokey and stuffy, not sure if the... More

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Christchurch, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

Attended with no reservation and had only limited time but was served quickly and efficiently with good selection of Tapas dishes that were very good and was just what we needed without feeling a tuffet after a meal. Excellent will eat again and highly recommend.

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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

We found this Spanish Tapas bar last summer and have been on numerous occasions as a couple or with friends and family who have never been disappointed with the service, food or the bill !! In fact, if you go early evening during the week, you can get BOGOF on certain drinks plus 5 for 4 on the tapas menu... More

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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

I came here with some friends on night. The welcome was lovely and the speed of the waitress were amazing! however they did not look like they were enjoying themselves. then throughout the night the atmosphere began to lull, we just did not feel comfortable in the restaurant. The food however was terrible, I had Bravas which were burnt, mushrooms... More

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scotland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

went there for my birthday, lovely welcome had olives 2 baskets of bread 6 tapas 2 glass wine 2 cokes only £34 was a mazed as the portions were big well well worth the money would recommend it to everyone. Not to be missed

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London, United Kingdom
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19 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

Warm welcome on arrival. Friendly, efficient service. The food was lovely and very reasonably priced. Our first visit and definitely not our last! Highly recommended.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013 via mobile

Stayed in Portsmouth for business and was directed to this lovely place by the staff at the hotel I was staying in. Scrumptious. Atmosphere is perfect especially if you are on your own. Staff are friendly and food lovely. I will be back again when next in the area.

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