Soleto Bistro — Restaurant in Southampton

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Soleto Bistro in Southampton, a seafood restaurant that truly exceeded my expectations. From the moment I stepped through the door, I was greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere. The owners and staff are passionate individuals who are dedicated to providing an exceptional dining experience.

The ambiance of the restaurant is charming, with tasteful decor and comfortable seating. Whether you're dining with friends, family, or a special someone, Soleto Bistro offers the perfect setting for a memorable evening. The attention to detail is evident in every aspect, from the elegant table settings to the soft background music that sets the mood.

Now let's talk about the star of the show—the food. Soleto Bistro specializes in seafood dishes, and they certainly deliver on quality and flavor. Each dish is prepared with care and expertise, using the freshest ingredients available. From succulent grilled prawns to tender seared scallops, every bite is a burst of exquisite flavors that tantalize the taste buds. The menu offers a wide selection, catering to different preferences and dietary needs.

What sets Soleto Bistro apart is the genuine passion and dedication of the owners. They go above and beyond to ensure that every guest has a memorable dining experience. Their knowledge of seafood is impressive, and they are more than happy to recommend dishes and provide insight into the culinary journey they offer.

The staff at Soleto Bistro deserves special recognition for their exceptional service. They are attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, creating a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere for diners. Whether you have questions about the menu or need a recommendation for wine pairing, they are always ready to assist with a smile.

I highly recommend Soleto Bistro to anyone seeking a remarkable seafood dining experience in Southampton. The combination of fantastic food, wonderful ambiance, and passionate owners and staff makes it a standout establishment. My sincere thanks and greetings go out to the entire team at Soleto Bistro for their outstanding...

The restaurant looked very nice and the food was good too.

Unfortunately we had a Very very bad experience and bad service and we feel like the owner of the restaurant and the staff are very very racist and yet she is foreign herself - Italian

We asked for a table she told us we have to wait for 15 minutes so we waited. Honestly We did not mind the wait. She sent us to a table which was not ready - there was no tablecloth no candle nothing - she just put us in a corner like we were in isolation!! - no warm/ polite greeting, nothing. We had our starter then a non coloured couple of no colour walked in. We could not believe the difference of how they were treated! Warm welcome with a smile from the manager herself no less, choice of table, whisked to there choice of table immediately. We felt so upset, angry and disappointed that even in this day and age racism is still very much in the forefront outside of London!- even our 2 children asked us why we had been treated so differently!! We decided then and there this was obviously not our kind of place - PEOPLE OF COLOUR STAY CLEAR!! Whilst on our way back to our hotel room our youngest son was extremely sick and spent the rest of the night vomiting - he had gotten food poisoning!! DON’T waste your time, money and find somewhere else with far better non-racist service!!!! If i could give zero stars that would be too good for these people!

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A bottle of white, a bottle of red Perhaps a bottle of rosé instead...acknowledgement to Billy Joel.

Walk through the throng of Mayflower disciples and past insalubrious takeaways to the unprepossessing entrance of Soleto and through to smart tables dressed in crisp white cloths.

The calamitous show across the road had emptied Soleto, giving us a nice nook to ourselves.

Rather then one assigned server, we had an antipasti of indifference.

The wine recommendation was Frappato siciliane, the house wine - excellent - but why not a Puglian? The arm of the cosa notra is long. Hush, I promised myself no cheap mafia jokes.

All the dishes are prepared freshly and allowance was made for allergies and preferences.

My friends all chose squiggly seafood starters and declared them "historic". My burrata had no such credentials.

The secundi were rather ordinary. My ragu linguine was not like mama used to make, just as well because my mama was Indian.

A chorus of "it's fine " around the table described the main courses.

Scattering of desserts preceded a scattering of friends.

But not before the reckoning. £80 per capito. Not good value and not merited by the food or...