Chichester restaurants you may remember

French restaurant Comme Ca opened in St Pancras in 1986 and later moved to Broyle Road, Chichester. Husband and wife team Jane and Michel Navet ran it for 27 years, with diners including Peter Ustinov, Alec Guinness and Tom Conti.

Comme Ca was awarded AA Rosettes for the high standard of its food and for demonstrating a serious and dedicated approach to cooking.

The window shutters were iconic, being retained after the restaurant won a planning battle against Chichester District Council. The council said the rustic timber shutters damaged the street's image but the Navets appealed, saying they had transformed a derelict building into an attractive enterprise.

The French cafe character was retained after a Government inspector overturned the council's ruling, declaring the shutters did not require planning permission in the first place, as they did not significantly alter the appearance of the whole building.

Nearby, the old Gunters restaurant at Chichester Festival Theatre was empty for years. It made way for a £1.8million education and rehearsal building after becoming tatty and rundown.

SEN Mediterranean restaurant and tapas bar ran in Sudley Road, Bognor Regis, for 20 years and branches could also be found in St Pancras, Chichester, and High Street, Selsey.

Sen means cheerful and there was no better word to describe the experience the restaurants offered. The atmosphere was authentic, with traditional Spanish items adorning the walls, passionate flamenco music playing and large murals of a dancer.

Chichester Gate was launched in 2003 and among the restaurants was Frankie & Benny's, a restaurant specialising in New York Italian food. Pizzas and burgers were favourites there for more than 15 years.

Another favourite at the leisure complex was Tandoori Nite, an Indian restaurant with an innovative menu and space for up to 220 people for buffets and wedding parties.

It was known for its Sunday buffets, with 14 dishes on offer at lunchtime and up to 18 in the evening. This gave the chefs an opportunity to introduce new flavours and dishes for people to try.

No12 wine bar and restaurant in Westgate, Chichester, offered modern European and British cuisine. It was the perfect place to relax, with a wine bar, stylish yet informal dining area and a choice of two terraces for alfresco dining.

Other lost eateries include La Piazza pizzeria and pasta restaurant in Eastgate Square, Chichester, and Hadleys in West Street, Chichester.