Don Claudio

Fantastic restaurant. Staff were probably the best I've had the pleasure to meet in a restaurant. Food was also excellent. Go with an empty stomach as portion sizes were fabulous.

Great welcome, great food. The menu was excellent, but the 'specials' were superb too. We had and early sitting but by the time we left, still relatively early, the restaurant had filled up nicely. Clearly a popular place, and its easy to see why.

Very friendly staff and delicious dishes are worth more than one Michelin Star. Luckily person who own this restaurant didn't lose a head and prefer serving only a few customers and keep calm atmosphere with music in the background and nice smells from the kitchen in the very end, just behind our back!

A convivial atmosphere, with excellent food, Don Claudio is like an eating experience with friends. The food was sublime, seasonal and very reasonably priced. If you want fast food, go to a fast-food outlet; if you want the real, truly authentic Italian culinary experience, then this is the place for you. Highly recommended that you book, and bearing in mind that Italians come here in droves to eat, this is a fantastic addition to the restaurant scene in Portsmouth.

While visiting Portsmouth for a long weekend, I had booked an evening meal here for my wife’s birthday, it was a bit of a gamble as I have no knowledge of the restaurant or area but did so after checking online reviews and it certainly didn't disappoint, the food and service were excellent. The menu catered for all tastes with a good selection of dishes to choose from. As a vegetarian in an Italian restaurant I as usual had little difficulty in finding something to choose from the menu but my wife who is a generally a meat eater, on the night also choose a vegetarian option, we both agreed it was one of the best meals we had eaten out for some time. The only downside was that we were seated downstairs with two large and noisy parties, but it didn’t dampen the night too much.

An excellent and authentic Ilalian restaurant. The staff were friendly and attentive but never seemed to be rushing us and the food was excellent, including the best tiramisu I have ever had! Highly recommended.

We really enjoyed our meal here, good food and the service was very friendly. The bill was cheaper then we expected too and we felt we got good value for our money, would definitely eat here again.

This is the 3rd time I have been to Don Claudio's, and it is a great little place. While it may be a bit tight for space inside, the atmosphere is good, the staff very friendly and welcoming, and the food is all delicious - not to mention the generous portions! The only (very minor) downer for me is that the menu seems to have remained largely the same for the past year or so, but they had a good selection of specials to choose from too, at regular prices!

the food was as always exceptional and the service was brilliant, the team are always so friendly and helpful, Don Claudio's is a gem. Friends who had not been before said they will definitely be going back again

Great food! Lovely restaurant with very good service. I would definitely recommend it to a friend or somebody who would like to have a very nice evening dinner!

Excellent pasta. Friendly and efficient staff. Prices are very reasonable. This is a lovely restaurant although I find the downstairs seating a bit claustrophobic. Will go again.

A non chain Italian restaurant with Italian owners and staff is hard to find in Portsmouth. Excellent food and service. Swordfish was wonderful as was the vegetarian pasta dish. Look forward to our next return visit.

This was our fourth visit to this restaraunt. The staff have been helpful and friendly on each occassion. The food has always been excellent. My Fiancee has particularly enjoyed the sea bass. I can recommend the Steak which was cooked (rare) to perfection. The specials board always seems to have some interesting dishes. I have not tried the Pizza yet which is on my to do list. The owner is originally from Southern Italy so it's nice to have another authentic Italian restaraunt in Portsmouth.

An excellent pizza in a too narrow restaurant. The table in front of the pizza oven is too hot, I suggest to bring the round table on an another place of the restaurant.

Delicious food and excellent service in cosy surroundings. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to my friends. My partner raved about his tiramisu, best ever!

Good service, my partner loved her seafood risotto, but sadly my chicken was raw and had to be replaced, staff apologetic and did not charge me for my meal and gave us free drinks.

Highly recommended. Superb meal, friendly attentive staff, best Italian restaurant, great choice in music. What more can I say. But don't just take my word,try it out yourself and I'm sure you'll agree.

The staff were lovely,the food and atmosphere were very authentic almost like you sat in Italy.Great food,really enjoyed it. We would definitely go back again!

Lovely, authentic food. Great atmosphere. Delicious starters, hearty mains. The steak was a highlight. A bit pricey but nice for a special occasion. Tiny tiny espresso for £2.25! x

Lovely little restaurant, staff were very welcoming and gave a great service. Couldn't fault the food, probably one of the best Italian meals we've had. Will definitely be returning.

Had dinner on a busy Friday night. Superb service from very friendly staff who genuinely cared about our experience. The food was superb, authentic and plentiful. Overall, very highly recommended - a bit of a gem.

We've been there several times since it opened and always been very impressed. Great tasty food, friendly and efficient staff. Can't recommend it highly enough! We love Don Claudio!

Lovely food and friendly service. Upstairs and downstairs. Quiet background music. Wine was amazing. Would definitely recommend. Thank you for a lovely evening. See you again soon.

Good quality food cooked to order. House red wine was really good. Friendly staff. Shame they have such little room upstairs where all the atmosphere is - and downstairs has none.

A small gem of a restaurant, serving delicious, unpretentious Italian food - the kind of food you really want to eat. Really friendly service too.

Excellent Service they looked after my daughter and her friends for her 16th Birthday Meal. They all left full of lovely food and as well as receiving wonderful service. Thank you

First rate, excellent food, nice atmosphere & friendly staff. Been twice since July and thoroughly enjoyed both meals. Only drawback is they do not have draft beer. Portions size is very good and every thing is freshly cooked - highly recommended.

All persons were very kindly, the food was fine for a correct price. very good wine and perfect served for a good price. Do it, its good !!!!