DESI - Old India Cafe

DESI - Old India Cafe We pay homage to the timeless charm of vintage cafes, rekindling the lively spirit of their bygone elegance...🇮🇳
From India, with love! ❤️

23/09/2026

We love serving you 💙

Without you stopping by, whether it’s to celebrate an occasion, date night, or a catch up, we’d just be a space. It’s you that makes it so rewarding for us here. Serving you great food, providing enjoyable service that enhances your night, and basking in the atmosphere you bring to DESI is what make it all worth it.

Be part of the DESI way and stop by

📍 173 Elm Grove, Portsmouth
📞 023 92 865 795

Marinated overnight in a lightly herbed creamy sauce, then grilled in the tandoor until the edges catch and the inside s...
18/09/2026

Marinated overnight in a lightly herbed creamy sauce, then grilled in the tandoor until the edges catch and the inside stays soft. The Paneer & Pineapple Tikka is playful, bright, and completely its own thing.

The pineapple brings a sharpness that cuts through the richness of the paneer in a way that feels deliberate — because it is. This one was designed carefully, and it shows.
Vegetarian never looked so good. 🌿

📍 173 Elm Grove, Southsea, Portsmouth
🌐 desicafe.co

16/09/2026

We love our DESI customers 💙

Vintage photographs, lush botanicals, and soft golden light create an atmosphere that whispers stories of old India. Intimate booths and soaring ceilings set the stage for an unforgettable evening of food, laughter, and shared memories.

Come and experience the magic of DESI yourself in Southsea.

📍 173 Elm Grove, Portsmouth
📞 023 92 865 795

14/09/2026

Upgrade your meal with a (not so) small plate 😋

️One for the veggies and paneer lovers. DESI Paneer and Pineapple TIkka. A spicy tropical blend, marinated in a creamy herb sauce before being grilled perfectly. 🔥

Find your table at our Elm Grove restaurant in Southsea

📍 173 Elm Grove, Portsmouth

11/09/2026

Ever had anything like this?! 🌶️

Our Vada Pau. Perfectly spiced potato ball, on sweet brioche, packed with punchy racy chutney, and scattered with fragrant coriander.

This small plate will take your DESI dinner to another level 🔥

Indulge at DESI - Old India Cafe.

📍 173 Elm Grove

Monday just got a lot better. 🍛Curry, wraps, the lot — DESI's on Uber Eats now with 30% off any order over £20, all the ...
07/09/2026

Monday just got a lot better. 🍛

Curry, wraps, the lot — DESI's on Uber Eats now with 30% off any order over £20, all the way through to 25th October. Open the app, add it to your basket, and let the savings do the rest.

Link in bio to order. ✨

PortsmouthEats

04/09/2026

Authenticity in everything we do 💙

We love serving you here at DESI, and we put passion and heart into all our food. Sharing our food with you on here is all part of the story and effort we put into creating this little corner of Desi for you in Portsmouth.

Come visit our authentic homestyle restaurant, and say hi to the people being DESI - Old India Cafe.

📍 173 Elm Grove, Southsea

02/09/2026

We dare you to find a bigger chicken wing platter 👀

Succulent, marinated in spices, and the perfect feast for one. Our new grill section brings you perfectly cooked wings on a platter with your choice of gunpowder potatoes, pulao rice or DESI dust fries.

They might just take the number one spot for your favourite DESI dish.

Try them on your next visit to our restaurant in Elm Grove.

📍 173 Elm Grove, Portsmouth

28/08/2026

📢A quick update for all of our customers:

Our phone lines are currently down, meaning we're unable to make or receive any calls until further notice. We're sorry for the inconvenience this may cause.

Our team is working as fast as possible to get this resolved. As it falls over the bank holiday weekend, it may take a little longer than usual to fix — but we're on it.

In the meantime, see below for other ways to reach us 👇

Address

173 Elm Grove, Southsea
Portsmouth
PO51LU

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 10pm
Tuesday 4pm - 10pm
Wednesday 4pm - 10pm
Thursday 4pm - 10pm
Friday 4pm - 10pm
Saturday 4pm - 10pm
Sunday 4pm - 10pm

Telephone

+442392865795

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