The Port Solent branch of Zizzi has had a refurbishment this March and I was invited along to take a look at the new restaurant. It was one of the very last Zizzi's to have it's makeover, so all the staff were eager to show it off.
There was a lovely buzz in a very full restaurant, and all staff eager to please. It's light and airy feel is a welcome change, as I do recall the restaurant before feeling very dark and gloomy. It is on par with what you would expect a restaurant in 2014 to be. Each branch has a vibrant unique murual as a feature wall which makes a great point of interest.
To start with a sharing plate of antipasti was offered. Nice to see calamari rings appear, as well as the usual cured meats, breads and olives.
I selected the fish stew for my main course, so often this is a terribly disappointing option for me in many chain restaurants, but there was plenty of smoked fish to give it depth of flavour and there was plenty of fish too. My only complaint was that it appeared to have been left a little too long under the pass, and the muscles were a little dried out. However I would still order it again.
A mini sharing plate of chocolate torte, lemon tart and tiramisu gave us an idea of desserts on offer.
All proceeds for the evening went to the RNLI and Cystic Fibrosis charities.
I think it will be one of the better choices for a meal out at Port Solent, especially during the summer months when the sliding doors will open thus giving it a real Mediterranean feel!
Like many other restaurants, Zizzi too offers a take away service and menu.
There was a lovely buzz in a very full restaurant, and all staff eager to please. It's light and airy feel is a welcome change, as I do recall the restaurant before feeling very dark and gloomy. It is on par with what you would expect a restaurant in 2014 to be. Each branch has a vibrant unique murual as a feature wall which makes a great point of interest.
To start with a sharing plate of antipasti was offered. Nice to see calamari rings appear, as well as the usual cured meats, breads and olives.
I selected the fish stew for my main course, so often this is a terribly disappointing option for me in many chain restaurants, but there was plenty of smoked fish to give it depth of flavour and there was plenty of fish too. My only complaint was that it appeared to have been left a little too long under the pass, and the muscles were a little dried out. However I would still order it again.
A mini sharing plate of chocolate torte, lemon tart and tiramisu gave us an idea of desserts on offer.
All proceeds for the evening went to the RNLI and Cystic Fibrosis charities.
I think it will be one of the better choices for a meal out at Port Solent, especially during the summer months when the sliding doors will open thus giving it a real Mediterranean feel!
Like many other restaurants, Zizzi too offers a take away service and menu.
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