VegetarianPlant-Based
Iydea
££·North Laine
Innovative vegetarian restaurant serving creative plant-based dishes in Brighton's cultural quarter. Popular with both vegetarians and meat-eaters for its imaginative menu.
Restaurants
From Michelin-starred fine dining to beloved local favourites
Iydea
££·North Laine
Latin AmericanVibrant
La Choza
££·Kemptown
Lively Latin American restaurant serving authentic dishes from across South America. Features colorful décor, live music, and extensive cocktail menu.
VeganVegan Pioneer
Purezza
££·Preston Park
World's first vegan pizzeria certified by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana. Offers innovative plant-based toppings on authentic Neapolitan pizza bases.
VegetarianAward Winner
Terre à Terre
£££·The Lanes
Pioneer of innovative vegetarian fine dining with creative plant-based dishes. Established institution known for pushing culinary boundaries without meat.
Modern EuropeanChef's Choice
The Better Half
£££·Hanover
Contemporary restaurant in bohemian Hanover showcasing modern European cuisine with creative presentation. Known for its tasting menus and seasonal approach to fine dining.
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SeafoodSeafront Dining
The Salt Room
£££·Kings Road·Brighton Station
Right on the seafront with views of the ruined West Pier. The Salt Room does modern British seafood that actually lives up to its setting - the whole grilled fish and the salt-aged steaks are both exceptional.
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ItalianHidden Gem
Cin Cin
£££·North Laine·Brighton Station
A tiny Italian restaurant on Vine Street that punches way above its weight. Just 20 covers, no reservations, seasonal pasta and small plates that change weekly. Worth the queue.
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GrillBest Steak in Brighton
The Coal Shed
£££·Boyces Street·Brighton Station
The best steak in Brighton, no contest. Dry-aged cuts cooked over charcoal, plus excellent seafood from the Sussex coast. The sharing tomahawk is legendary.
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VegetarianBrighton Institution
Food for Friends
££·The Lanes·Brighton Station
A Brighton institution since 1981. Inventive vegetarian and vegan cooking that proves plant-based food can be genuinely exciting. The Lanes location is quintessential Brighton.
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IndianAward-Winning
The Chilli Pickle
££·Jubilee Street·Brighton Station
Bold, vibrant Indian street food and curries that have won just about every award going. The tasting menu is a journey through regional Indian cooking that most curry houses never attempt.
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Seafood & ChampagneSeafront Classic
Riddle & Finns
£££·Kings Road Arches·Brighton Station
Champagne and oysters on the seafront. Riddle & Finns does simple, beautifully sourced seafood in one of Brighton's most enviable locations, right in the arches below the promenade.
Vegetarian Fine DiningPioneer
Terre a Terre
£££·The Lanes·Brighton Station
A Brighton vegetarian restaurant that's been ahead of the curve since 1993. Complex, globally-inspired dishes that make meat seem entirely unnecessary.
Modern BritishNeighbourhood Gem
The Set
£££·Regency Square·Brighton Station
Hidden in the basement of Artist Residence hotel, The Set serves creative modern British food in an intimate, candlelit space. The tasting menu is excellent value.
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Small PlatesChef's Counter
64 Degrees
£££·The Lanes·Brighton Station
Chef Michael Bremner's open-kitchen small plates restaurant where you sit at the counter and watch culinary magic happen inches away.
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Modern BritishSeafront Dining
Murmur
£££·Kings Road Arches·Brighton Station
Michael Bremner's follow-up to 64 Degrees, right on the seafront. Bold, confident cooking that makes the most of Sussex produce. Small plates designed for sharing.
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Neapolitan PizzaBest Pizza
Fatto a Mano
££·North Laine·Brighton Station
Proper Neapolitan pizza with a blistered, leopard-spotted crust from a blisteringly hot oven. The margherita is a thing of simple beauty. Multiple locations but North Laine is the original.
Small PlatesNatural Wine Bar
Plateau
££·North Laine·Brighton Station
Natural wine and seasonal sharing plates in a stripped-back space that perfectly captures Brighton's effortlessly cool food scene.
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MediterraneanAll-Day Dining
Burnt Orange
££·The Lanes·Brighton Station
A stunning Middle Eastern-influenced all-day dining room with knockout cocktails and a terrace that catches the last of the evening sun.
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Tasting MenuForaged & Seasonal
Isaac At
££££·The Lanes·Brighton Station
Hyper-seasonal tasting menus with foraged ingredients, served in a candlelit room that feels like eating inside a still life painting.
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ThaiStreet Food
Lucky Khao
££·North Laine·Brighton Station
Fiery, authentic Thai street food that does not hold back on the chilli - a riotous, neon-lit room full of bold flavours and good times.
Fine DiningMasterChef Winner
Etch by Steven Edwards
££££·Hove·Brighton Station
MasterChef champion Steven Edwards delivers refined tasting menus that showcase Sussex produce with technical precision and flair.
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Small PlatesNeighbourhood Gem
Wild Flor
££·Hove·Brighton Station
A gorgeous neighbourhood restaurant in Hove serving seasonal small plates and natural wines with genuine warmth and zero pretension.
GastropubHove Institution
The Ginger Pig
£££·Hove·Brighton Station
A Hove institution offering polished gastropub cooking with a regularly changing menu that always delivers comfort and craft in equal measure.
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Modern EuropeanWine Pairing
Pascere
£££·The Lanes·Brighton Station
Elegant modern European cooking in the Lanes, where every plate looks like art and the wine list reads like a love letter to small producers.
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JapaneseOmakase
Sushi So
£££·North Laine·Brighton Station
Intimate omakase-style sushi that brings genuine Tokyo-quality fish preparation to Brighton in a pared-back, reverential setting.
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Modern BritishBrasserie
The Flint House
£££·Seafront·Brighton Station
A modern British brasserie with rooms, combining coastal views, local ingredients, and a menu that shifts effortlessly from brunch to dinner.
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SeafoodHidden Gem
The Little Fish Market
££££·Hove·Brighton Station
A tiny Hove gem serving some of the south coast's most accomplished seafood - booking well ahead is not optional, it is essential.
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Tasting MenuCreative Dining
Pike & Pine
£££·North Laine·Brighton Station
Creative modern tasting menus in a relaxed setting, pushing culinary boundaries without ever losing sight of flavour and fun.
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JapaneseYakitori Grill
Bincho Yakitori
££·North Laine·Brighton Station
Smoky Japanese skewers grilled over binchotan charcoal in a buzzing basement - order too many and share everything, that is the way.
Modern BritishAll-Day Glamour
The Ivy in the Lanes
£££·The Lanes·Brighton Station
The glamorous Brighton outpost of The Ivy brings polished all-day dining, theatrical interiors, and a cracking weekend brunch to the Lanes.
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Food HallMulti-Vendor
Shelter Hall
££·Seafront·Brighton Station
A stunning seafront food hall housing multiple kitchens under one roof - grab a cocktail, pick your cuisine, and soak in the sea views.
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IndianContemporary Indian
Indian Summer
££·The Lanes·Brighton Station
Progressive Indian cooking that brings Keralan flavours and modern technique together in a light-filled East Street dining room.
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Fine DiningHotel Dining
The Restaurant at Drakes
££££·Kemptown·Brighton Station
Fine dining with sea views inside the boutique Drakes Hotel, offering a refined tasting menu that ranks among Brighton's very best.
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Fried ChickenFree Range
Bok Shop
£·North Laine·Brighton Station
Free-range fried chicken done properly - crispy, juicy, and served with creative sides that elevate the humble bird to new heights.
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South IndianSri Lankan Flavours
Curry Leaf Cafe
££·North Laine·Brighton Station
Vibrant South Indian and Sri Lankan flavours served in a colourful, bustling cafe that feels like a love letter to Brighton's diversity.