The Good Food Guide

“Coriander Lounge is my go-to for Indian food. The team there want to restore the authenticity of Indian cuisine through traditional cooking techniques. But more simply, they also make a consistently excellent curry.” — Simon Rogan

“We’re incredibly fortunate to have this fantastic butchery counter and deli near Southampton, on the edge of the New Forest. Michael and Sarah Alexander specialise in locally sourced produce and excellent meats, and their handmade pies are worth trying too.” — Simon Rogan

“Angela Hartnett and Luke Holder head up this Italian restaurant set in the beautiful Lime Wood Hotel. The menu is led by the seasons, with ingredients sourced locally.” — Simon Rogan

“Go for breakfast, afternoon tea and everything in between. This converted barn sits just alongside the River Test outside of Romsey, and is a great place to stop on a weekend walk.” — Simon Rogan

“This family-run Italian restaurant is ideally located in the centre of Southampton, and is the perfect spot for a pre-theatre meal as it’s opposite the Mayflower Theatre. The chef-owner George Jiojioras is Greek but his background in Italian restaurants means that Soleto has a deeply Mediterranean understanding of flavours.” — Simon Rogan

“Serving some of the best gyros, Miss Pita is a Greek restaurant on Oxford Street, not too far from AO. The menu is made up of authentic Greek dishes, using fresh ingredients.” — Simon Rogan

“Set on the edge of the New Forest, this pub is cosy, a little quirky and serves a pretty decent burger. Named after a prize-winning pig, the interiors are covered with paintings, prints and pictures of pigs.” — Simon Rogan