Cedar Lebanese Restaurant Portsmouth

You'll find Cedar tucked away on Albert Road in Southsea, where the smell of charcoal and za'atar hits you before you've even opened the door. This is the kind of place where they're not trying to be clever—they're just cooking proper Lebanese food, the way it should be done. The mezze selection is the real draw here: hummus that tastes like someone's grandmother made it, properly charred halloumi, and kibbeh that actually has texture. Their chargrilled meats are consistently brilliant, whether you're after shawarma or kebab, and the service strikes that rare balance of being genuinely attentive without hovering. It's the sort of neighbourhood restaurant that keeps locals loyal for years.