Must-see restaurants in Brighton & Hove

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    Terre à Terre

    Brighton & Hove

    Take your taste buds around the world without any meat in sight. In this vegetarian restaurant, inventive and flavourful dishes are meticulously plated…

  • Iydea

    Brighton & Hove

    Even by Brighton’s high standards, the food at this multi-award-winning vegetarian cafe is a treat. The daily-changing choices of curries, lasagnes,…

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    Isaac At

    Brighton & Hove

    Tucked on a street corner is this intimate fine-dining restaurant run by a small team of culinary talent, all aged under 30. Every ingredient is locally…

  • The Pond

    Brighton & Hove

    For a decent pint and unimaginably good food, walk a few streets up from the busy North Laine shopping area to the Pond. Loved by locals and welcoming to…

  • English’s of Brighton

    Brighton & Hove

    A 75-year-old institution and celebrity haunt, this local seafood paradise dishes up everything from Essex oysters to locally caught lobster and Dover…

  • Moshimo

    Brighton & Hove

    Moshimo is the real deal, with over 50 sushi types and combinations available in bento boxes, on the pick-your-own conveyor belt and on boat-shaped…

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    Edendum

    Brighton & Hove

    Equally suited to couples and families, Edendum serves authentic Italian food in a warm, slick setting. As to be expected, quality pizzas are on the menu,…

  • Riddle & Finns

    Brighton & Hove

    Regarded as the town’s most refined seafood spot, R&F is light on gimmicky interiors (think white butcher-shop tiles, marble tables and candles) but heavy…

  • Infinity Foods Kitchen

    Brighton & Hove

    The sister establishment of Infinity Foods wholefoods shop (health-food cooperative and Brighton institution) serves a wide variety of vegetarian and…

  • Choccywoccydoodah

    Brighton & Hove

    Even if you’re not hungry or thirsty, this incredible chocolate emporium, painted blood red inside and out, is a must-see. The downstairs is packed with…

  • The Ginger Pig

    Brighton & Hove

    Just two minutes from Hove beachfront, this gastropub is well located for a smart-casual evening meal after a stroll on the pebbles. The set menu is your…

  • The Set

    Brighton & Hove

    Eating here is like being wined and dined by a foodie friend in their low-lit living room. Choose from three set menus (one vegetarian, two meat, all…

  • The Flour Pot Bakery

    Brighton & Hove

    On a street where shoppers swarm around cool boutiques, the Flour Pot invites you to take a moment out of the bustle to feast and people-watch. While it’s…

  • Plateau

    Brighton & Hove

    If you are looking for some imaginatively fashioned tapas, the Sussex chorizo, roast bone marrow and mozzarella with peas, mint and lemon really hit the…

  • Wolfox

    Brighton & Hove

    Situated between Brighton and Hove, Wolfox is a hip café and wine bar that’s worth walking to. Where possible they use fresh, local and organic…

  • Wahaca

    Brighton & Hove

    The Brighton branch of this national chain is a bright, colourful affair where Mexican street food lands on multihued tables amid eclectic, retro decor…

  • Indian Summer

    Brighton & Hove

    Brighton's best Indian outfit boasts typical British Indian decor (think high-back, leatherette chairs and modern fittings) and serves a multitude of…

  • Food for Friends

    Brighton & Hove

    An ever-inventive choice of vegetarian and vegan food keeps bringing locals back for seconds and thirds at this place to see and be seen – literally, by…

  • Gingerman

    Brighton & Hove

    Hastings seafood, Sussex beef, Romney Marsh lamb, local sparkling wines and countless other seasonal, local and British treats go into the adroitly flash…

  • JB’s American Diner

    Brighton & Hove

    The waft of hot dogs as you push open the door, the shiny red-leather booths, the stars and stripes draped across the wall, the 1950s soundtrack twanging…

  • Foodilic

    Brighton & Hove

    It’s as good for breakfast (£5.85) as for a late dinner, but it’s the eat-till-you-burst buffet of scrumptious healthy fare that packs out this funky…

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    Kooks

    Brighton & Hove

    With a nod to music in its name and the pop rock memorabilia on its walls, this chilled all-day eatery serves smartened-up comfort food. Brunch is served…

  • Mock Turtle

    Brighton & Hove

    Little has changed at this wonderfully quaint English tearoom since the mid-20th century. Those who’ve sipped and munched here that long claim the myriad…

  • Scoop & Crumb

    Brighton & Hove

    This ice-cream parlour belongs to the city’s artisanal ice-cream producer, and the sundaes (more than 50 types) are second to none. Freshly cut sandwiches…

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