Cafés & restaurants catering for all tastes – 6 December 2011
British & modern European
Bardsley’s
Probably Brighton’s most popular fish ’n’ chip shop and restaurant with a large loyal clientele. Traditional and family-run with favourites and excellent daily fish specials. Open for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Saturday, it’s also a great party venue.
There are massive fish platters and seasonal seafood, plus vegetarian choices.
22–23a Baker Street, Brighton, BN1 4JN, 01273 681256
Breeze Brasserie
A bright, chilled restaurant, Breeze is situated on North Laine’s busy Trafalgar Street. Relaxed and upbeat, Breeze’s atmosphere matches its name, with friendly service and an informal, vintage style look combining exposed brick with reclaimed clocks and mirrors and modern café seating and comfy banquettes. Inspired by Modern European cuisine, Breeze serves brasserie style food, plus a good selection of heartier rustic dishes made with local produce, throughout the day – breakfast, lunch and dinner – as well as offering a well stocked bar for those lazy evenings enjoying cocktails and good food. Breeze is the perfect addition to Brighton’s dining scene.
Breeze, 98 Trafalgar Street, Brighton,
BN1 4ER, 01273 693377, www.breezebrighton.co.uk
The Foragers
The team behind this multi award-winning Hove institution have come up with an inspired Christmas menu and are offering a complimentary bottle of Prosecco to all festive bookings of 10 or more. Which all sounds a bit too good to be true, but it is, so pick up the phone and get yourselves a lovely bottle of bubbly! Great news: The Foragers has another award under their belt, having just been awarded an AA rosette!
The Foragers, 3 Stirling Place, Hove, BN3 3YU
01273 733134,
www.theforagerspub.co.uk
The Gallery Restaurant – The Lanes
If you’re looking for an independent restaurant offering some of the very best steaks and British dishes then why not try The Gallery Restaurant? Located in an old fishing cottage in the very heart of Brighton’s Lanes, The Gallery Restaurant prides itself in offering the very best dishes, service and ambience – British style! In the summer they boast one of Brighton’s largest alfresco terraces with live jazz day and night, and in the winter the mood is relaxed and welcoming. Try their lunch set menu: one course for £7.95 or two courses for £10.95, and in the evenings two courses for £14.95 or three courses for £18.95.
28 East Street, Brighton, BN1 1HL
01273 773327, www.thegallerybrighton.co.uk
The Loop Café-Bar & Coffee House
Nestling on Kemp Town seafront is this contemporary Anglo-Brazilian café-bar with a menu that features traditional English fare as well as some tasty Brazilian dishes.
Whether you choose one of the stylish red sofas, or the sunny south-facing front terrace, you can enjoy free Wi-Fi while you savour the homemade food and great selection of coffees. Open 10m–6pm seven days a week.
16 Marine Parade, Brighton, 01273 677944,
www.theloop-brighton.co.uk
The Old Bank Steak & Ribs
Kemp Town’s friendly new steakhouse restaurant serves delicious food with great service in a warm and comfortable setting. Locally-owned and aiming to be the Cheers of the neighbourhood, The Old Bank offers quality steak and ribs, local catch of the day, grilled chicken and vegetarian dishes at great value prices. A fantastic wine list, selected mainly from local merchants by GQ wine columnist Jonathan Ray, compliments their wholesome and satisfying food. Kids’ menu great value. Open Mon–Thurs, 5pm–9.30pm; Fri–Sun, 12pm–10pm; live background Sunday jazz 6–8pm, and open all day bank holidays. Plus the garden is now open for summer!
120 St George’s Road, Kemp Town Village,
BN1 1EA, 01273 682200, www.oldbankkemptownbrighton.com
The Restaurant At Drakes
Awarded two AA Rosettes and having achieved the highest score in The Good Food Guide 2011 for the second consecutive year, The Restaurant At Drakes really has earned it’s reputation as Brighton’s finest restaurant. Using only premium quality seasonal produce, Head chef Andrew Mackenzie and his team create superb modern European cuisine. Regularly changing two or three course dinner and lunch menus available daily or for a true foodie experience, opt for the gourmet five course Chef’s Taster Menu. For an extra special touch, an elegant private dining room, with dedicated waiter is available for parties of up to 12 guests. The new summer terrace at Drakes is now open for informal alfresco lunches – perfect for well deserved sundowners after work.
43–44 Marine Parade,?Brighton, BN2 1PE,
01273 696934, www.drakesofbrighton.com
The Townhouse Restaurant Kemp Town
The Townhouse is discovering itself as a home for all, with a dining area, lounge bar, private function suite and a piano room. The head chef brings all his prestige from The London Dorchester to create a menu specialising in locally sourced steaks, seafood and vegetarian dishes, that fits the Brighton way. Whether you want a quick lunch or wish to stay the evening, they promise you a warm welcome that will make you not want to leave! Enjoy the live pianist Wednesday and Friday nights, 8pm–10pm, or the resident jazz band for Sunday roasts, 5pm–7.30pm. Don’t forget their great value lunch set menu (two courses £11.95, three courses £15.95 ) and evening (two courses £15.95, three courses £18.95 ), which runs Monday toThursday. For promotions visit their website or call them.
81–82 St James’s Street, Kemp Town,
Brighton BN2 1PA, 01273 693216, www.thetownhousekemptown.co.uk
Chinese
Gars Restaurant
This old Brighton favourite offers an exciting menu with some great new ideas and a wholly different experience in terms of style and presentation. Smart service, beautiful interiors and a chic atmosphere make this one of the city’s top places to be seen. Start downstairs at the bar. Eat from £10.
19 Prince Albert Street, Brighton
01273 321321, www.gars.co.uk
French
Cocoa Patisserie
Cocoa is an authentic French patisserie near Brighton Station. Everything is homemade on the premises each morning with the finest ingredients. A selection of pastries, cakes, tarts, biscuits, jams, ice creams, sandwiches, quiches, toasties and salads to eat in or take away. Beautiful cakes made to order.
48 Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3XB,
01273 777412
Mange Tout
Mange Tout is an independent bistro that opened two years ago. Great French cooking and fresh, local, ethical produce has proved
to be a success. Visit for breakfast for the acclaimed eggs Mange Tout, lunch for the daily specials or dinner for refined French classics. Local beers and carefully selected wines or just a freshly squeezed orange juice with your breakfast!
Mange Tout, 81 Trafalgar street, BN1 4EB, 01273 607270
New Steine Bistro
“With more than a soupçon of Gallic charm
The New Steine Bistro are true bon viveurs.
No fancy pants fashion fads here, but some well executed classics. Most importantly though is their open attitude: everyone gets the same charming welcome – guests and diners, locals and visitors alike – and when you have been once, you will want to return again and again.” – Andrew Kay, L7 food writer. Their reasonably priced menu starts at £12.50 for two courses, £14.50 for three, Sunday to Thursday; £16.50 for two courses, £18.50 for three on Friday and Saturday.
A la carte menu available. Open 6pm.
10/11 New Steine, Brighton, BN2 1PB,
01273 681546/695415 www.newsteinehotel.com/restaurant.asp
Indian
Chaula’s
Chaula’s is renowned for its signature dishes, distinctive décor and friendly staff. All meals are made fresh to order and every curry has its own distinctively flavoured sauce. Also a wide variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten and wheat-free dishes. Buffet available 11am–3pm Monday to Saturday.
Eastgate House, 6 Eastgate Street, Lewes,
BN7 2LP, 01273 476707, www.chaulas.co.uk
The Chilli Pickle
Local champion of regional Indian cuisine using seasonal, Sussex produce. For lunch you can feast upon a selection of award-winning King Thalis, street snacks, dosas, Romali Roti wraps and Kathi Kebabs. There’s plenty of choice for vegetarian gourmands to enjoy too.The Chilli Pickle has been recognised with a Michelin Bib, 2 AA rosettes, voted Top 100 UK Restaurant in The National Restaurant Awards and runners up in this year’s Brighton Foodie Awards.Lunch is served 12pm–3pm; Dinner 6pm–10.30pm Closed Tuesdays. Booking essential.
17 Jubilee Street, Brighton BN1 1GE,
01273 900383, www.thechillipickle.com
Indian Summer
Nationally acclaimed and a favourite with locals, Indian Summer is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Serving favourites like masala dosa and bhel puri, the menu is influenced from genuine recipes covering south, north, and central india. For lunch you can choose two courses for £10 or a new tapas street menu with four choices for 11.95. An elegant evening set menu starts at £21.95. Booking is strongly advised. For offers and events find them on Facebook.
69 East Street, Brighton, BN1 1HQ,
01273 711001, www.indian-summer.org.uk
Italian
Donatello
Flagship venue of this local family-run business serving excellent value Italian food in stylish surroundings. Brilliant-value meal deals on blackboards outside – two courses £6.95, three £8.95 – as well as à la carte. The haunt of celebs in season from soap stars to politicos. Fun, friendly and fabulous value.
Brighton Place, Brighton, BN1 1HJ,
01273 775477, www.donatello.co.uk
Fat Leo
The budget branch of the Donatello stable
but you’d be hard-pressed to see why. Quality family dining in the Italian mould but a little less expensive. Popular with students and young families, with trendy interiors, and a menu with the signature set-price boards proclaiming any two courses £5.95, and three at £7.95.
16–17 Market Street, Brighton BN1 1HH,
01273 325135, www.fatleo.co.uk
Mediterraneo Deli
Mediterraneo Deli is indeed a family business, dedicated to serving you the best tasting, truly genuine and most authentic Sicilian food. The family-run deli offers mouth-watering daily specials, birthday cakes made to order and typical Sicilian products. They enjoy catering for all events from lunch meetings to dinner parties and weddings. Every dish is prepared daily and served fresh to order with ingredients genuinely sourced from Sicily. Open 9am–3pm Mon-Fri, 10am–3pm Sat,
2a Clyde Road, Brighton, BN1 4NP,
01273 674350, www.mediterraneodeli.co.uk
Thai
The Green Mango
The Green Mango has arrived to spice up Brighton and Hove! This modern Thai restaurant is committed to giving you the complete Thai experience, with the most authentic food possible. Lunch starts at £4.95, and we’re open every day, so come down and “gin yur yur” (eat a lot!)
8 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2FL,
01273 327226, www.thegreenmangohove.com
Wine bar
Plateau
Plateau is a unique bar à vin and restaurant. They have put a great deal of time and love into selecting their wines. To soak up their wine they serve ‘bites’, small dishes that are perfect to share or great as a starter. Follow your ‘bites’ with a ‘plat’ or ‘plateau’ and that’s their dinner experience. But don’t forget to try their cocktails!
Plateau, 1 Bartholomews, Brighton, BN1 1HG,
01273 733085
