etch. by Steven Edwards Restaurant in Hove, Brighton and Hove

Reviews

1. Louis Charnaud ★★★★★

   Having eaten at a 2* restaurant recently I am honestly surprised Etch is yet to receive at least 1 as to me the food was significantly better and presented in such unique ways.Everything was done to perfection. Staff, wine, ambience & food.Side note, even the toilet experience was excellent - the only Japanese toilet in a Brighton restaurant as far as I am aware. I’m excited to return.

   almost 7 months ago
2. Sally Card ★★★★★

   Having been to Etch before this time we decided on a guest chef evening. We had been to Glynn’s restaurant in Birmingham so it was the perfect pairing. Superb evening began with cocktails in the downstairs cocktail lounge before being escorted to our table. Chefs introduced each course and it was nice to hear both Stephen and Glynn talking about their dishes. High quality ingredients, superb presentation all led to the most exquisite meal. Each dish beautifully styled, tasting divine, perfectly balanced. We didn’t do the wine flight just a couple of glasses of our favourite Nyetimber English Sparkling. Was such a nice evening and both chefs came out throughout the evening to chat to tables and to say goodbye at the end.

   almost 8 months ago
3. Harry Alston ★★★★★

   Had dinner at Etch on Friday and was blown away by the food. Would highly recommend this restaurant. We had the 7 course tasting menu with Wine Flight. Whilst the wines were good, none of them were noteworthy. 6 out of the 7 dishes were amazing, with only the 1 Guinea dish falling a little under par. Overall was very impressed with the restaurant and would go again.

   almost 10 months ago

1. Tanya ★★★★★

   Picture perfect dishes that taste just as good as they look! This is the second time we have been here and we would definitely come back. The work that goes into creating each plate is evident in the end result, an absolutely delicious tasting adventure. Excellent service and attention to detail. I would also recommend a pre dinner cocktail in the bar.

   almost 11 months ago
2. Max Zimmer ★★★★★

   Absolutely phenomenal! We had the spring tasting menu for our first wedding anniversary and every course was incredible. How this place does not have a star yet amazes me but it can't be far away. By far the best restaurant we have been to in Brighton and we will definitely come again! ~ Max and Emma

   1 year ago
3. Michael Page ★★★★★

   Incredible, in every sense of the word. Service was impeccable throughout, from being made to feel welcome on arrival, to being looked after in exquisite detail the entirety of our evening. The food, wow, where do I start, 9 courses of mind-blowing flavour packed dishes. Every dish is served at your table with attention to detail in its delivery, quite how they remember everything is an art on its own. I tip my hat to the chef’s and their team, for such an amazing experience for my wife’s 40th birthday, who enjoyed every minute. Thank you.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Ade Hyzler ★★★★★

   What an incredible experience- served by the master chef himself for most plates and every course was remarkable- plates were scraped clean by each one of us and we were still dreaming of the food the next day!! What an incredibly rewarding experience! I could run through the courses but you really can't describe in words what Stephen and his team can conjure up ....WOW!!!

   almost 4 years ago
2. Sophie Vintner ★★★★★

   Outstanding meal; we went for lunch and it was an absolute delight, definitely in another league in Brighton. Every course was so well thought out with brilliant touches - caviar, pickled raspberry, onion wotsits, cheese on toast, truffle shavings. The dippy egg was incredible! We had the 7 courses but could have eaten 9 in the end. Great selection of wine and non-alcoholic drinks and honestly, worth every penny. It's a slick setting with dark walls and bold art, with a new cocktail bar downstairs that I'd love to spend a few hours luxuriating in! The service was good, communication beforehand was spot on as we had to make a change and it was seamless. The attention to detail didn't quite match the level of the food on the day in my opinion but honestly, we had an excellent time. Cannot wait to return for the full dinner.

   almost 4 years ago
3. Charlie Mechea ★★★★★

   This is not somewhere we could normally afford to go, but we were given this as a wedding gift, and it was so lovely to be able to have a special meal to celebrate. All the food was exceptional, and the presentation was perfection. Steven Edwards is really friendly and takes the time to talk to all the diners. The staff are really welcoming, and you don't feel uncomfortable, or out of place, like you can in some fancy restaurants. I would definitely recommend Etch for a special occasion. We would love to go back in the future.

   almost 4 years ago

1. trevor grant ★★★★★

   It was great to be back after the re-fit and extension into next door. The fit out is spacious, contemporary and has some hidden gems! Food and service wise, the standards from Steve, George, Sam and the team are as always, exceptional. Always something new and innovative on the menus. Simple elements such as the bread are still today my favourite at any restaurant I’ve been to. We are blessed in Sussex with some superb venues and Etch is up there as a justified benchmark of the highest standards. We will of course, be back……

   almost 4 years ago

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