The 30 Best Food establishment in Brighton and Hove

“I had the pleasure of meeting Harriet today, who helped me with my oat needs (thank you! ☺️) and even went out of her way to enquire about a specific product for me directly to the manufacturer. I can't remember the last time any shop did that for me! I love this store and what it represents, it has such an important role in the local community. Since starting a more mindful lifestyle a few years ago, Harriet's of Hove has been there for me, from nuts and pulses to every day reusable items. The staff are a great team, always helpful and smiley, no matter if it's a quiet day or Saturday lunchtime. I honestly couldn't do without this store.”

“Super friendly staff and great recommendations! Perfect to take bottle down to the beach!”

“A fantastic night, Nur particularly made it a great night and was so enthusiastic and amazing. Highly recommend!!!”

“We were joined with a fabulous group of people sharing the same experience to make our own pizza!. Gyokhan and Jonathon were great hosts, answered all our curiosity’s. Made, baked, drank, ate with great atmosphere. Thank you all for a fantastic evening x”

“Best Pasta in Brighton hands down!! Mama mi truly is one of Brightons best hidden gems. Giuseppe (the main man) is incredibly kind and charismatic and clearly loves what he does! The whole vibe of the restaurant is great too, really feels like you're back in Italy. The bruschetta was the tastiest I ever had in my life (I've had a lot) and the food overall was incredible! Shame about the opening hours but I heard they will do evening service once a week in winter.”

“Fabulous choice of wines. Owner also stocks small produces and knows his stuff. Love it.”

“I love this shop! Hannah is very helpful and knowledgable. We regularly ask advice from Hannah and always buy Riley's kibble and treats from her. For such a small shop it has an incredible range of food, treats, toys and accessories for dogs, cats, birds and other pets. It's fab!”

“We hadn’t reserved a table and we were sat quickly. We ordered 2 delicious cocktails which were good value. We ordered the Ortolan with a gluten free base and the buono and bello . Both were awesome. The service was speedy and efficient.”

“Just wonderful. Came along for a date afternoon. Friendly staff, food was exceptional will definitely be back. Had the set menu. Thank you!”

“We had an amazing experience at Cin Cin. The food was delicious — every dish was full of flavor and beautifully prepared. All the staff were fantastic as well: friendly, attentive, and welcoming from the moment we walked in. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a great dining experience, and we will absolutely be visiting again!”

“Amazing food and amazing prices! This has become a regular! Chips are to die for, all the food is fresh, well presented and always piping hot. Big portions :) Top notch customer service, would high recommend.”

“Have enjoyed food from Moyos since they opened their first place. The passion and attention from here is second to none! Cannot recommend it enough. Quality hot and tasty food served with a smile. Try everything you will not be disappointed! Plantain bites really lush too. Cajun chips fluffy and crunchy. Just the best. And the burgers just wow wow wow!”

“Absolutely incredible experience at Manju’s. From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed like family. The food is some of the best vegetarian cuisine I’ve ever had, every dish packed with flavour, beautifully presented, and served with genuine warmth. You can tell everything is made with love and tradition. The setting is cosy and intimate, and the personalised service made it feel extra special. A true gem in Brighton, book ahead and don’t miss it!”

“Had a lovely experience at Tookta! The food was absolutely delicious – very authentic Thai flavours and clearly made with care. The service was just as wonderful. The owner and staff were incredibly welcoming, making it feel like a warm, local gem rather than just a restaurant. One of the best Thai meals I’ve had in Brighton – highly recommend and will definitely be back!”

“So glad I found and booked this restaurant for a special birthday celebration meal for my best friend! We absolutely loved it. From the ambience, the attentive and accommodating staff to the scrumptious food! The staff really helped me make my friend feel very special for his birthday and I really appreciated it!! Oh one more thing (again) the food was topnotch full of explosive flavours and at a reasonable price too. We would travel all the way back to Brighton to dine here again! Thank you all at Cibo, you made our evening beautiful. Hina & Mark✨️☺️”

“I came for the bottomless brunch. Harri the bartender was great and made sure we always had cocktails ready to drink, there was a lovely lady called Lisa serving us. Honestly service here has always been great. I prefer the general menu to the bottomless brunch menu but that doesn’t take away from the experience at all!”

“Really nice cafe and amazing service. I got the peri chicken toasty and it was very flavourful. Such a nice seating area and really good value for money. I highly recommend and I would love to come here again.”

“Very tasty and great atmosphere. Bottomless soft drinks and free popcorn while waiting for our order. We stayed in the basement, but they have tables upstairs and outside as well. Over all very good place, large menu for vegans as well!”

“Really nice little cafe. Bright and colourful and the girl serving from South Africa was really friendly! We only ordered drinks and some chips to eat outside (17.08.24 about 15:25) and we were served quickly. Chips were brought out to the table for us outside so we didn’t need to wait for them. Will definitely go back - the burgers that the chef was cooking looked DELICIOUS and so did the chicken wings that we saw them taking out!”

“Very good, large toasted spectacular sandwiches. Great flavour and fillings. Visually impressive. The coffee is good, so also the coffee mugs. It is very satisfying and reasonably priced. Friendly staff. The service is quick. Stylish interiors. There are not many tables inside (feels a bit crowded and stuffy), but the outside areas have good sitting options. If you have to wait a bit, It is definitely worth it. We will be back again! Highly recommend when you are in Hove.”

“Coffee At 33 – Small shop, big heart (and seriously good coffee!) The owner is incredibly sweet and friendly — you feel welcome the second you walk in. . I ordered an espresso, a cortado, and a hand drip, and every single cup was perfect. Balanced, smooth, and full of flavor — no bitterness at all, just pure coffee joy. Their pastries and baked goods look so tempting too… I wanted to try them all! If you’re in Brighton, you’ve got to check this place out. Just a heads up: it can be a little slow because they’ve got so many loyal regulars — but trust me, it’s 100% worth the wait.”

“Great coffee, opens early, friendly people, and welcoming!! The owner and guy from Essex are the best barristas in Brighton! 10/10!”

“Wonderful staff and the usual patronage / regulars are all incredibly welcoming and full of humor. Not one macro brewery to be found. All local-ish microbrews from really incredible breweries. When I return to England, even if I'm staying far from Kemptown I'm definitely popping by Hand In Hand again. Amazing!!!”

“A hidden gem of Brighton. Very first time here and didn't disappoint for choosing this place. Love craft beer and they are the best one for serving craft. Such nice selection of beers from IPA, stout, Sour, neipa etc. Good choice for cask and keg. I like the atmosphere. Not very big place but have plenty of seats. Bar guy was cool. There were board games and such nice green house plants.”

“We're in Brighton for our summer holiday and since we're zero-waste-fans from Cologne, I was keen to visit the "Store next door". The journey by bus uphill from the city centre was more than worth it!!! My daughter had lots of fun to watch the peanut butter machine do its magic and to go to the basement and look around. I also liked that they sell local and handmade products like the Brighton socks which I bought as a useful souvenir:) I can also highly recommend the whole neighborhood. We meant to stop real quick at the "Store", but there were so many different tiny shops that attracted our attention, we probably spent more than two hours in the Fiveways area :)”

“First time here, everything was so yummy! The service by Michael and Ella was amazing and made my partner and I feel instantly welcome! Highly recommend - slightly cheaper prices when you order from the table too! :)”

“We had a delicious vegan lunch at Wild Cherry. We shared a vegan sausage roll, roasted pepper with chickpeas and bulghur and mushroom lasagna. We also picked up a few things from the deli. We really recommend this place!”

“Great variety of choice. Very friendly staff. One little issue: I have witnessed a lot of shoplifting, so I would advise you to place the most expensive products (like all the cosmetics at the back of the shop) to the front of the shop as those are the ones I have seen being stolen. Once I saw a smartly dressed tall woman literally putting expensive cosmetic products into her pocket. It was shocking to see.”

“Really lovely little place. Very cosy and authentic Italian. Food was absolutely amazing, kids portions were very generous, lasagne was also incredible and the service was prompt and all staff were very polite and attentive. Would 100% return and recommend to anyone looking for a real Italian meal.”

“It is very delicious pizza and friendly service☺️”