Great food, good value, friendly staff and even an alternative vegetarian option that wasnt on the menu

After reading all of the positive reviews on here we decided to try Blue Island. I am very glad we did as the food was delicious and plentiful and the service very welcoming! I would strongly recommend this restaurant and We will definitely be returning!

this was a great place, i acctualy live quite local to but have never tried thought i would and i wasnt disapointed really tasty food at a great price friendly staff overall good expirience

We were a group of ten middle aged locals who had heard about the café and its Greek food. Booking was easily done in person. Could do by phone, don't think you could by the web, which is something they could work on? It was also a bit cold when we first arrived, but the place soon warmed up. Anyway,... More

I recently organised my friend's 'Hen do' and she requested a meal here. I do not know Southampton and had not eaten here before, although my friend had a liked it. I phoned and spoke to the very friendly staff, who were accommodating to the Veggie and 'gluten free' members of group. We has a lovely meal, the service was... More

The service was absolutely fantastic and the food here is amazing and cooked to a good quality. My chief bridesmaid arranged it all with the manager and she made sure we were well looked after and we also got a bottle of wine on the house. This is the second time I've eaten here and I would recommend this to... More

I happen to be in Southampton with time to kill and in need of an evening meal, whilst shopping in Ikea i googled the "best place to eat in Southampton" the trip advisor restaurant link appeared i saw the the #2 rank Blue Island was within walking distance, this seemed a good idea. having read some of the reviews i... More

We were a large group mixed adults and children. The service is pretty poor, no offer of drinks at any time - had to constantly keep asking and were left to ask even when we got there. My boyfriend arrived late and he wasn't offered a drink all night! He shared my water (there is only tap available, I asked... More

Simon's scrumptious dolmades are worth waiting for! This lovely little taverna near Solent University is a firm favourite with locals who know where to find delicious, hearty, home-cooked Greek specialities. Don't miss the gorgeous hummous and taramosalata with hot pitta bread. My daughter would sell her mother for a plate of Simon's fresh calamari and Greek salad, with a huge... More