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The Best Restaurants in Chichester 2026: 15 Ranked on Real Google Ratings

Every genuine local business in this category across Chichester, Fishbourne, Bosham and Tangmere, ranked on real Google ratings and review counts. Nobody paid to be on this list.

Chichester Directory·3 October 2026

Cassons Restaurant is the highest-rated of the restaurants across Chichester, Fishbourne, Bosham and Tangmere, with 4.7 stars from 212 Google reviews (checked 3 October 2026).

We pulled the live Google rating and review count for every restaurants across Chichester, Fishbourne, Bosham and Tangmere (checked 3 October 2026), ranked on rating first and review count to break ties. Every figure below is real and correct at the time of writing. Nobody paid to be on this list, and ratings move, so a quick check before you go is worthwhile.

How we ranked them: highest Google star rating first, ties broken by number of reviews.

Cassons Restaurant — photo from its Google Maps listing
Ranked #1Chichester Directory
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Cassons Restaurant

Tangmere

4.7Google212 Google reviews

Arundel Road, Tangmere, Chichester PO18 0DU

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With 4.7 stars from 212 Google reviews, Cassons Restaurant is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Tangmere as a modern british restaurant. Reviewers most often mention presentation (18 mentions), wine list and welcoming staff. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated October 2025).

Good to know: phone 01243 773294, has a website with more detail, closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.

Branded Chichester Directory rating card for Purchases Chichester: 4.6 stars, 713 Google reviews
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Purchases Chichester

Chichester

4.6Google713 Google reviews

31 North St, Chichester PO19 1LY

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Google reviewers rate Purchases Chichester 4.6 out of 5 across 713 reviews. It is listed in Chichester as a modern european restaurant. Reviewers most often mention cocktails (71 mentions), birthday celebration and food presentation.

Good to know: phone 01243 771444, has a website with more detail.

The Millstream Hotel & Sea School Restaurant — photo from its Google Maps listing
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The Millstream Hotel & Sea School Restaurant

Bosham

4.6Google526 Google reviews

Bosham Ln, Bosham, Chichester PO18 8HL

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The Millstream Hotel & Sea School Restaurant is rated 4.6 from 526 Google reviews. It is listed in Bosham. Reviewers most often mention gardens (35 mentions), afternoon tea and polite staff. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated January 2026).

Good to know: phone 01243 573234, has a website with more detail.

Phoenix Dining — photo from its Google Maps listing
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Phoenix Dining

Chichester

4.6Google144 Google reviews

4 Guildhall St, Chichester PO19 1NJ

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With 4.6 stars from 144 Google reviews, Phoenix Dining is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Chichester as a chinese. Reviewers most often mention welcoming team (9 mentions), prawn and rice pudding. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated October 2025).

Good to know: phone 01243 681642, has a website with more detail, closed on Monday.

The Walnut Tree Bar & Restaurant — photo from its Google Maps listing
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The Walnut Tree Bar & Restaurant

Chichester

4.5Google1,651 Google reviews

Vinnetrow Rd, Runcton, Chichester PO20 1QB

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Google reviewers rate The Walnut Tree Bar & Restaurant 4.5 out of 5 across 1,651 reviews. It is listed in Chichester as a british restaurant. Reviewers most often mention pub (189 mentions), outdoor seating and dog friendly.

Good to know: phone 01243 785881, has a website with more detail.

The Palm House Restaurant — photo from its Google Maps listing
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The Palm House Restaurant

Chichester

4.5Google251 Google reviews

Manor Nursery, Lagness Rd, Runcton, Chichester PO20 1LJ

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The Palm House Restaurant is rated 4.5 from 251 Google reviews. It is listed in Chichester as a english restaurant. Reviewers most often mention garden centre (16 mentions), sunday roast and pleasant staff. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated September 2026).

Good to know: phone 01243 781734, has a website with more detail.

Fox & Hounds — photo from its Google Maps listing
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Fox & Hounds

Chichester

4.4Google861 Google reviews

Funtington Hall, 3 B2146, Funtington, Chichester PO18 9LL

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With 4.4 stars from 861 Google reviews, Fox & Hounds is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Chichester as a restaurant. Reviewers most often mention pub (169 mentions), sunday roast and dog friendly. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated May 2026).

Good to know: phone 01243 575246, has a website with more detail.

The Earl Of March — photo from its Google Maps listing
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The Earl Of March

Chichester

4.4Google807 Google reviews

Lavant Rd, Chichester PO18 0BQ

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Google reviewers rate The Earl Of March 4.4 out of 5 across 807 reviews. It is listed in Chichester as a fine dining restaurant. Reviewers most often mention pub (109 mentions), fish and chips and outdoor seating. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated September 2025).

Good to know: phone 01243 533993, has a website with more detail.

Marwick's Brasserie — photo from its Google Maps listing
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Marwick's Brasserie

Bosham

4.4Google50 Google reviews

Bosham Ln, Bosham, Chichester PO18 8HL

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Marwick's Brasserie is rated 4.4 from 50 Google reviews. It is listed in Bosham as a modern british restaurant. Reviewers most often mention setting (3 mentions), main course and Serves gluten-free options.

Good to know: phone 01243 573234, has a website with more detail.

The Nags Head Bar, Restaurant & Hotel Chichester — photo from its Google Maps listing
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The Nags Head Bar, Restaurant & Hotel Chichester

Chichester

4.3Google1,468 Google reviews

3 St Pancras, Chichester PO19 7SJ

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With 4.3 stars from 1,468 Google reviews, The Nags Head Bar, Restaurant & Hotel Chichester is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Chichester. Reviewers most often mention carvery (209 mentions), pub and sunday roast. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated March 2025).

Good to know: phone 01243 785823, has a website with more detail.

Cider House Kitchen — photo from its Google Maps listing
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Cider House Kitchen

Chichester

4.3Google673 Google reviews

Crouchers Orchards, Birdham Rd, Chichester PO20 7EH

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Google reviewers rate Cider House Kitchen 4.3 out of 5 across 673 reviews. It is listed in Chichester as a italian restaurant. Reviewers most often mention outdoor seating (15 mentions), toppings and pizza oven. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated September 2025).

Good to know: phone 01243 815697, has a website with more detail, closed on Monday and Tuesday.

The Spotted Cow — photo from its Google Maps listing
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The Spotted Cow

Chichester

4.3Google609 Google reviews

Selsey Rd, Hunston, Chichester PO20 1PD

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The Spotted Cow is rated 4.3 from 609 Google reviews. It is listed in Chichester as a restaurant. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (154 mentions), pub and welcoming staff. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated February 2026).

Good to know: phone 01243 859598, has a website with more detail.

Confucius Chinese Restaurant — photo from its Google Maps listing
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Confucius Chinese Restaurant

Chichester

4.3Google399 Google reviews

2 Cooper St, Chichester PO19 1EB

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With 4.3 stars from 399 Google reviews, Confucius Chinese Restaurant is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Chichester as a chinese restaurant. Reviewers most often mention takeaway (25 mentions), family run restaurant and fresh food. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (last rated February 2025).

Good to know: phone 01243 783158, has a website with more detail, closed on Monday.

The Ghost At The Feast — photo from its Google Maps listing
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The Ghost At The Feast

Chichester

4.3Google214 Google reviews

33-34 North St, Chichester PO19 1LX

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Google reviewers rate The Ghost At The Feast 4.3 out of 5 across 214 reviews. It is listed in Chichester as a restaurant. Reviewers most often mention food variety (35 mentions), street food and brisket.

Good to know: has a website with more detail.

Potager Restaurant — photo from its Google Maps listing
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Potager Restaurant

Chichester

4.3Google128 Google reviews

Crouchers Hotel, Birdham Rd, Chichester PO20 7EH

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Potager Restaurant is rated 4.3 from 128 Google reviews. It is listed in Chichester as a modern british restaurant. Reviewers most often mention food quality (7 mentions), wine and dessert.

Good to know: phone 01243 784995, has a website with more detail.

The verdict

On the numbers, Cassons Restaurant is the best-reviewed of the restaurants we checked, with 4.7 stars from 212 Google reviews.

How we ranked them

1. Which businesses: every restaurants listing on Google Maps across Chichester, Fishbourne, Bosham and Tangmere with a genuine local address and a public rating. National chains and businesses that don't fit the category are left out.
2. Order: Google star rating, highest first, ties broken by review count. Places with fewer than 50 reviews come after the rest, and places with fewer than 10 reviews are not ranked at all.
3. "Mentioned" counts: these come from the review topics Google shows on each listing. We haven't picked or edited them.
4. Nobody paid to be on this list, and nobody can pay to move up it.

Run a business we've missed, or spotted something out of date? Tell us and we'll check it and update the page.

Image credits

  • Where a business photo could not be checked and cleared, the venue shows a generated Chichester Directory rating card rather than a photo of the business. Venue photos shown come from each business’s own Google Maps listing.
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How they compare (checked 3 October 2026)
#NameAreaGoogle ratingReviews
1Cassons RestaurantTangmere4.7212
2Purchases ChichesterChichester4.6713
3The Millstream Hotel & Sea School RestaurantBosham4.6526
4Phoenix DiningChichester4.6144
5The Walnut Tree Bar & RestaurantChichester4.51,651
6The Palm House RestaurantChichester4.5251
7Fox & HoundsChichester4.4861
8The Earl Of MarchChichester4.4807
9Marwick's BrasserieBosham4.450
10The Nags Head Bar, Restaurant & Hotel ChichesterChichester4.31,468
11Cider House KitchenChichester4.3673
12The Spotted CowChichester4.3609
13Confucius Chinese RestaurantChichester4.3399
14The Ghost At The FeastChichester4.3214
15Potager RestaurantChichester4.3128

Frequently asked questions

What is the best of the restaurants in Chichester?
On live Google ratings, Cassons Restaurant is the highest-rated, with 4.7 stars from 212 Google reviews (checked 3 October 2026).
How many restaurants does this guide cover?
We ranked 15 restaurants across Chichester, Fishbourne, Bosham and Tangmere with a genuine local address and a public Google rating.
How was this list put together?
By Google star rating (highest first), with ties broken by review count. National chains are left out and nobody paid for a place on this list.

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