A Guide to Eating Out in Eastleigh, Hampshire
From Steam Town Brew Co and Turkish meze bars to Indian restaurants and all-day cafes — a practical guide to the best places to eat in Eastleigh.
Eastleigh has a more interesting food scene than it sometimes gets credit for. Beyond the expected chain restaurants in the Swan Centre, there is a solid cluster of independent restaurants, a craft brewery with a full kitchen, Turkish artisan bakers, and long-established Indian and Chinese restaurants.
TripAdvisor lists over 140 restaurants and food venues in the Eastleigh area. This guide covers the standout options, organised by type, based on verified information from official business sources.
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The Independent Standouts
Steam Town Brew Co is the most talked-about independent in Eastleigh. Located in a restored Victorian railway shed on Bishopstoke Road, it brews its own beers on site and serves a menu of dirty burgers, sharing boards, and bar snacks. The setting is genuinely distinctive — exposed brick, industrial fixtures, the hiss of brewing equipment in the background. Open noon–11pm Monday to Saturday and noon–10pm Sunday. Food served until 9pm daily. Phone: 023 8235 9139.
Artisan Meze & Wine Bar at 25 High Street is a family-owned Turkish wine bar that has been a fixture on the High Street for years. Light meze dishes, a broad wine list, and a relaxed atmosphere that feels properly independent. 5-star food hygiene rating (awarded March 2023). Tuesday–Saturday for lunch and dinner.
Evi Bakehouse at 22 High Street is a Turkish artisan bakehouse and wood-fired pizza restaurant — a combination that works better than you might expect. Handmade meze and proper stone-baked pizzas, made to order daily. One of the highest TripAdvisor-rated restaurants in the area.
The Good Companions at 119 Leigh Road is the best family and dog-friendly option near the town centre. Fresh and local produce, consistently well-regarded cooking, and a pub-restaurant setting that works for everything from a weekday lunch to a birthday dinner.
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Indian and South Asian
Eastleigh has several well-established Indian restaurants.
Saffron Indian & Bangladeshi Restaurant (16 High Street) is one of the longest-established, claiming to offer regional dishes not commonly found in England alongside traditional favourites. Online ordering and takeaway available.
Badi Mirchi (190 Leigh Road) is an Indian fine dining option with free on-site parking — which matters in Eastleigh. Open for lunch and dinner most days except Monday.
Taroka Indian Takeaway (161 Fair Oak Road, Bishopstoke) is the go-to delivery option for the Bishopstoke and Fair Oak Road area, with free delivery on orders over £10 within 3 miles.
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Chinese
Peking Phoenix (47 Leigh Road) is a family-run Chinese restaurant offering à la carte dining, buffet, and takeaway. One of the better-established Chinese options in the area.
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Korean-Japanese
Kokoro Eastleigh (23 Market Street) is Eastleigh's Korean-Japanese option — sushi, bento boxes, rice bowls, and noodle dishes. FSA-inspected in December 2025 with all categories rated Very Good. A genuinely useful quick lunch option in the town centre.
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The Chains — Swan Centre
The Swan Centre leisure area has several chain options that are reliable for families or groups who want predictability:
- Nando's — PERi-PERi chicken at the usual standard
- Prezzo — Italian chain, consistent quality
- Harvester Swan Centre — unlimited salad bar and grills, open from 9am
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Carvery and British
Toby Carvery Bishopstoke (Fair Oak Road) is the area's main carvery option — a traditional British roast every day of the week. FSA-inspected March 2026.
The Harvester Ham Farm (Twyford Road) combines a Harvester restaurant with the Ham Farm pub and is particularly popular for families.
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Cafes and Brunch
For breakfast and brunch, see our separate guide to cafes in Eastleigh. The main options are Coffee#1 (Market Street), Blackbird Cafe (Pavilion on the Park), and Poppins Cafe & Restaurant (Leigh Road).
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Tips
- Most town centre restaurants are within a 10-minute walk of Eastleigh train station.
- Parking: the Swan Centre has multi-storey parking. Street parking is limited in the town centre. Badi Mirchi on Leigh Road has its own car park.
- Food hygiene ratings are visible on the FSA website at ratings.food.gov.uk — all ratings on this site are sourced from official FSA records or the businesses' own official websites.
Information checked May 2026. Directory listings with full details, opening hours, and phone numbers are available on each business page.