Cafés & restaurants catering for all tastes – 13 March 2012

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

Blanch House
Enjoy a leisurely Sunday lunch at Blanch House, Brighton’s iconic boutique hotel in central Kemp Town. The locally sourced menu features Sussex Smokie, 21 day aged rib of Sussex beef, Sussex pork loin and their signature “Blanch House” sticky toffee pudding along with a selection of Sussex cheeses. Two courses for £15.95 and three courses for £19.95. Call to book your table.
Blanch House, 17 Atlingworth Street, Brighton, BN2 1PL, 01273 603504, info@blanchhouse.co.uk,
www.blanchhouse.co.uk

The Foragers
Great news: The Foragers, under talented young head chef, Josh Kitson, has beennamed ‘Best Eating Experience’ in The Sussex Food & Drink Awards 2012, and on top of that accolade they have also been awarded an AA rosette for their excellent cuisine. To celebrate these awards they are offering a complimentary bottle of bubbly to all bookings of ten or more (Monday to Thursday only), just be sure to mention Latest 7 when making your booking!
The Foragers, 3 Stirling Place, Hove, BN3 3YU
01273 733134,
www.theforagerspub.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 10am–6pm seven days a week.
16 Marine Parade, Brighton, 01273 677944,
www.theloop-brighton.co.uk

The Medicine Chest
The Medicine Chest is receiving glowing reviews for its fabulous new menu from head chef Sebastien Dupire. Look out for his signature Tournedos Rossini soon to feature on the spring menu. Move downwards to the bar for Mick Fuller’s Soul nights starting every Friday from 2 March. The last word in cocktails, this bar is also available for private hire. Call or book online.
The Medicine Chest, 51-55 Brunswick Street East, Hove BN3 1AU, 01273 770002,
www.themedicinechest.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 compliments their wholesome and satisfying food. The kids’ menu is also great value. Open Mon–Fri, 5pm–9.30pm; Sat–Sun, 12pm–10pm; live background Sunday jazz 6–8pm, and open all day bank holidays. Plus the garden is now open!
120 St George’s Road, Kemp Town Village,
BN1 1EA, 01273 682200, www.oldbankkemptownbrighton.com

The Upper Deck Restaurant at Rendezvous Casino
For a different dining experience, The Upper Deck Restaurant is set in the heart of the casino action while offering spectacular views over the English Channel, allowing you to enjoy the best of both worlds during your dining experience at the Rendezvous Casino, Brighton Marina. You don’t need to be a member to dine in The Upper Deck Restaurant; food is served from 12pm to 3am, and on Sunday evenings they serve a fabulous Chinese buffet available for just £5 per person.
The Upper Deck Restaurant, Rendezvous Casino, Brighton Marina, 01273 605602 www.rendezvouscasino.com/brighton

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

Deli

Cassons New York Style Deli
Bringing a little bit of New York to your city, this newly opened deli on 48a Norfolk Square (Eastside) is fresh, clean and wholesome. It has a wide range of food including traditional salt beef, homemade soups, three-step salads, sandwiches, bagels and much more. There is also a great selection of drinks on offer. Pop in for something slightly different to the norm. Open six days a week, 8am–4pm. Cassons also delivers – just phone your order through before 11.30am.
Cassons New York Style Deli, 48a Norfolk Square, Brighton 01273 737222 www.cassonsnewyorkstyledeli.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

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 as well as 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, Roomali 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, two 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

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 or three for £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

Private catering

VTP Caterers Sussex
Based in Southwick, VTP Caterers are the Sussex specialists in Vintage Tea Parties and vintage china hire, starting at an amazing £8.99 pp inclusive of food and china! They also specialise in wedding cupcakes with 18 devine flavours to choose from! All types of celebrations and events are catered for including weddings, birthday parties, anniversaries, hen parties and business meetings. They also sell delicious layer cakes, loaf cakes and tray bakes freshly made to order and cater for special diets and allergies.  All items are made at their home premises kitchen which has been passed by their local authority, is fully insured, they have a Level 2 hygiene certificate and the proprietor Patricia has over
22 years experience in the catering business. Deliveries are free on orders over £50 or you are welcome to collect. Trade enquiries are welcome.
Call Patricia 01237 413829 or visit www.vintageteapartysussex.webs.com

Spanish

Agua Dulce
If you like your tapas authentic then this is the place for you. Brilliant traditional Spanish food with regional specialities in relaxed surroundings. Superb meat, fish and seafood tapas plus excellent larger dishes like their suckling pig. There is live flamenco every Thursday, and new for 2012 is Tapas Tuesday where you can get 50 per cent off tapas from a selected menu (booking essential). Paella, sangria…All that’s missing is the Mediterranean sun!
Agua Dulce, 10-11 Kings Road, Brighton,
BN1 1NE, 01273 328672,
www.aguadulce-restaurant.com

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