11 cool and fun places to eat in Brighton

Annabelle Schweineberg

As Assist. Marketing & Communications Manager Annabelle knows the concept of Le Petit Chef like no other. If you have any questions, she is the right person to contact.

Get ready for Brighton, with its historic landmarks and explore plenty of cultural and gastronomic offers. Visitors are greeted with a wide array of cool restaurants to eat in Brighton. We wish you lots of fun and bon appétit in advance!

Tip #1: Burnt Orange

Elegant, lively and the perfect place to celebrate big or small in Brighton. Burnt Orange is probably the favourite restaurant for anyone who wants to enjoy a mix of international dishes in the best cheerful company. From lunchtime until late, guests can expect wood-fired flavours and exquisite drinks in the restaurant in the middle of Brighton’s historic streets!

If you’re looking for quirky restaurants in Brighton at the weekend, you’ll also get your money’s worth here: Every Saturday you can look forward to a live DJ.

Burnt Orange likes it elegant, delicious and boisterous. What a cool place to eat in Brighton!

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Tip #2: Food for Friends

If you are keen to dine in an award-winning restaurant in Brighton, Food for Friends is probably just what you are looking for. Founded in 1981, the restaurant has always focussed on serving sophisticated and unique dishes that are completely vegetarian or vegan.

Taste your way through the menu and savour the proof that a plant-based diet is anything but monotonous – we’re willing to bet that nobody will miss their steak here. When you visit Food for Friends, you can look forward to what is probably the best vegetarian restaurant in Brighton, where, according to the owner, you will be welcomed as a guest and bid farewell as a friend.

Tip #3: The Salt Room

You could hardly be closer to the sea! The Salt Room is another place to be for gourmets and anyone looking for exquisite indulgence in a sophisticated ambience in Brighton. Here, the flavours of the sea are transformed into culinary masterpieces over an open fire. You can then enjoy these with breathtaking views of the seafront and the ruins of West Pier. This is also the perfect place to eat oysters in Brighton.

The select and high-quality range of drinks and cocktails is also very classy and perfectly rounds out an enjoyable evening.

Tip #4: Constantinople Restaurant

At Constantinople Restaurant you can enjoy the traditional, diverse, and colourful cuisine of Central Anatolia, the Caucasus, Greece, the Balkans, and the Middle East in one place. Located across the street from Norfolk Square, Brighton they serve traditional delicacies such as shakshuka, tabbouleh, kofte, kebab, and mezze from lunchtime to dinner. But you can find even more delicacies on the menu as well which you will never forget again. For the sweet-toothed among you, we can recommend homemade baklava as the crowning glory.

Constantinople Restaurant is certainly one of the best places to eat in Brighton.

Tip #5: Lavash

Discover the taste of the Middle East at Lavash! The family business has two locations in Brighton, one on Gardner Street (lunch only) and one on North Street. It’s not just your taste buds that are sent on a journey. If you look around you’ll forget you’re „just“ in a cool restaurant in Brighton and go on an imaginary journey!

Your lunchtime snack could look like this: a falafel & baba ganoush wrap for you, a chicken kebab platter for your best friend! North Street will also spoil you in the evening with a selection of authentic Middle Eastern dishes.

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Tip #6: The Coal Shed

If the thought of 12 Hour Smoked Beef Short Rib makes your mouth water, then you’re in for a treat at The Coal Shed! The steakhouse in the heart of Brighton cooks over an open fire (charcoal grill) with the simplest ingredients: High quality, local produce, and dedication.

It is definitely a restaurant for connoisseurs who appreciate a steak cooked to perfection and are looking for the best steak in Brighton. Alternatively, you can opt for grilled fish dishes here. The restaurant has also created tasty dishes for vegetarians, so that everyone will be satisfied!

Tip #7: Pho

Are you looking for a vegan restaurant in Brighton? Then watch out! A 40% vegan menu awaits you at Pho Restaurant where you can look forward to Vietnamese street food. Star of the kitchen: the traditional Pho. Various curries and wok dishes complete the extensive menu of this Vietnamese restaurant in Brighton. Furthermore there is also a great offer for children.

For just £6.95, young guests can enjoy a meal and drink. This makes Pho a popular spot for adults and children to enjoy delicious and healthy noodle dishes. Slurping is encouraged!

Tip #8: Etcı Kitchen

Etcı Kitchen opens up a culinary journey through the tastes and aromas of Turkey. Particularly recommended here are the mixed platters for sharing, which are available in different variations for 2 – 5 people. However, visitors should definitely save a little room for dessert, as the dessert menu looks simply too tempting!

What once began in 1997 on a small scale in Turkey is now, over 25 years later, an excellent restaurant with an unusual and modern style in Brighton.

Tip #9: Las Iguanas

Discover, feel, and savour the spirit of Latin America at Las Iguanas! Las Iguanas opens its doors to you from lunchtime to evening and you can feel the cheerful exuberance as soon as you enter the restaurant.

Find popular South American classics and dishes that are particularly suitable for sharing there. The colourful menu entices you for more, and those seeking fun in Brighton have found their new favourite spot here.

Have a lively evening in Brighton. ¡Buen provecho!

Tip #10: Mange Tout

You can have an excellent brunch in Brighton at Mange Tout, a sweet bistro with French influences. This place spoils you with sweet and savoury classics of French cuisine, including vegetarian and vegan options. From Thursday to Saturday there is also an evening menu to enjoy. The wine cellar at Mange tout is filled with „natural wines“, which come from an organic farm.

But you can also spend a cosy afternoon here with your friends; ‚Le Chocolat chaud‘ (a hot chocolate) looks more than enticing.

Mon – Wed: 8.30 am – 4 pm (kitchen 9 – 3 pm)
Thu – Sat: 8.30 am – 11 pm (kitchen 9 am – 3 pm & 6 – 10 pm)
Sun: 9 am – 4 pm (kitchen 9 am – 3 pm)
81 Trafalgar Street
Brighton and Hove
Brighton BN1 4EB
United Kingdom
+44 1273 607270
info@mangetoutbrighton.co.uk

Tip #11: Olive Grove

Authentic Greek cuisine to enjoy in Brighton: At ‚Olive Grove,‘ you are delightfully welcomed and sent on an imaginary journey to the warmth of Southern Europe. We particularly recommend a visit on warm summer evenings, when you can enjoy a glass of wine and cosy gatherings in the tavern’s courtyard until late.

But the tavern is also open in winter and invites you to enjoy Brighton’s culinary diversity.

Our selection of restaurants is based, among other things, on the editorial team’s individual preferences and on reviews on the internet. Please contact the respective provider directly for information on reservations and prices. The pictures come from the restaurants listed. All Information is provided without guarantee!