Desi Old India Cafe

My wife and I visited Desi for the first time this evening and were immediately impressed. The staff were welcoming and attentive, and the food outstanding. My wife is coeliac however the waiter was very helpful and accommodating to her dietary requirements. The decor gives a tropical Brasserie atmosphere and makes you feel like you’re worlds away from Southsea. We would definitely recommend for a true authentic Indian dining experience and look forward to returning soon.

The best Indian restaurant in Portsmouth! In my opinion it’s the most authentic to Indian home cooked food, every dish is so tasty and never disappoints. The service is 5 stars and everyone is so friendly. My personal favourites are the Kerala Fish and Sev Puri. Thank you Desi for another wonderful evening!

A good Indian restaurant. The food was superb, a good menu to choose from. I can personally recommend the railway lamb cooked to perfection. Menu choices can be made spicier from mild to hot if you like. Once you have a choice from the menu, then order at the bar. Some reviews have stated that the portions were small, far from it the portions were just right. The service was excellent. Highly recommended

During a one night stop in Portsmouth we decided to go for an Indian meal and Google threw up this name as the best Indian restaurant in town(& within walking distance of our flat). Being a Friday night we made a booking a few hours in advance - it is recommended since it is a very popular place. We were greeted at the door with a smile and seated immediately. The downside was that we had to choose a selection from the mouthwatering dishes. In the end we got 4 starters and 2 mains which were very good and presented in no time. To make things even more pleasant we came across a waiter who spent nearly 3 years in Malta. It was a great meal and highly recommend especially through this very pleasant server