Arguably the best food I’ve had in Brighton in such a lovely intimate little place. Sam, the front of house/manager/bartender was incredible, doing so much so effortlessly and made us feel so welcome and comfortable. Also, BYOB on Sundays with a corkage - no brainer! Will be back as many times as I possibly can, cheers!
Delightful gem of a place in Brighton. Was recommended it by family and it didn’t disappoint. It’s a fairly small place (although can cater for groups) so would advise you book. Had bread to start with a delicious butter. Next round was fish tacos and salted cod fritters. Followed by sea bass for two and I also had some of the lamb. The seabass was perfectly cooked and plenty of it for two. Special shout outs to the complexity and depth of the sauce. The samphire complemented it all perfectly. The lamb looked great and was cooked well. Soft and tender. A soft chew. At one point I had a part with a bit of fat and I almost melted into my seat. So tasty and full of flavour. Service was polite and friendly. I would definitely go again
Perfect meal at The Gingerman this weekend, with a varied, surprisingly reasonably priced (given the quality), Sunday lunch menu that delivered in every way. The skate wing was perfectly cooked, the roast beef was beautifully tender, and the starters were creative and boasted some really interesting flavour combinations. The service was superb too, friendly, knowledgable, and easygoing. Looking forward to trying their normal menu asap.
I had the best night at The Gingerman and now consider it one of the best dining experiences in Brighton. The food was to die for. Though not cheap (except a ridiculously good value prawn to start), it is well worth a visit on a special occasion. The staff and service and ambience created an unforgettable evening that will be difficult to replicate. To start I had snacks salmon tacos and a grilled prawn. Despite the salmon tacos being delicious, the prawn stole the show, being meaty and sweet, and for £3.50 with the seaweed Alioli, I cannot complain. For starters, the bbq squid was the best looking dish of the night, stunning, with perfectly cooked squid, a sauce maybe a touch too sweet, but interesting textures and bold flavours. For mains, the lamb saddle could’ve been cut with a butter knife, paired with some simple but lovely veg, a jus made from the belly and some majorly crispy 100-layer chips, and you’re on to a real winner. The puddings were also solid, and a great way to end a great meal!
My wife and I dined at Gingerman Restaurant, one of our favorite spots over the past few years. This visit marked our fourth time there. While the waitress was exceptional—friendly, attentive, and kind—the overall food experience fell short. Specifically the main course, a steak meal, was underwhelming and lacked flavor. Considering we spent £180, we left feeling disappointed by the food.
£50 for a 3-course Sunday roast was super bad value for money. You would expect something extraordinary from this restaurant, instead, it was below average. The pork belly had a very unpleasant smell.
Came to The Gingerman because we were interested in the micro seasonal concept. Everything fresh, most of the ingredients very local and we really felt like that came out in the dishes. I was also happy to be able to demonstrate to my Portuguese wife what really great British food can be, and so many of the dishes had a British culinary theme to them, a great touch. Wine pairings were great, staff were extremely kind and friendly and felt it was great value for what we had, too. A real experience. Recommended.
We went here for our first wedding anniversary and just had the best experience. Fantastic food and top service with a lovely atmosphere. Unpretentious yet cooly professional.
Considering the reviews and paying £200+ for two for lunch was expecting the best but left underwhelmed. Food was ok but lacked on overall flavour, the cod dish was so salty could not taste anything else (have had better tasting food from gusto). Dishes looked great but seems more time was spent on presentation than flavour. If your going to spend this much you are better off going somewhere like etch or 64 degrees. Such a shame as had high hopes. Dessert was good and service excellent but put a downer on a birthday celebration.
Fabulous vegetarian tasting menu, with paired wines. Everything was beautifully presented and the service was friendly and attentive.
The Gingerman is located at 21A Norfolk Square, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 2PD, UK
You can contact The Gingerman at +44 1273 326688
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