Rita's Bar and Kitchen

In The Old Town’s Oxford Street, Rita’s brings an art deco flourish to Southampton’s dining scene.

Equal parts craft cocktail bar and restaurant, it is a place for polished pleasures: a carefully shaken drink, a lively hum of conversation, and plates that swing from playful to indulgent.

Rita’s kitchen favours bold, globe-trotting flavours. Comfort seekers find winter warmers: baked goat's cheese, spicy crab cakes with caviar, chicken pot pie and house curries. Don't forget loaded nachos that feeds the soul, topped with nacho cheese and sour cream.

For big plates, nothing says home like a heart plate of creamy cajun pasta, or creamy chicken and bacon pot pie. If you're after a fragrant, spice-filled bite, the cod with chickpea, spinach, and yellow curry is a must-try, served with a yogurt basmati rice. Best enjoyed in convivial company.

Settle in, Grab a seat, and let the kitchen do the talking with a twinkle and a twist.