French restaurant in Brighton

“Friendly staff, excellent food cooked to order. Fries were arguably the best of any takeaway I’ve ever had. Plenty of sauce and toppings in the burger. This was our first experience of Big Mouth’s having recently moved to the area. Certainly won’t be our last.”

“I love this cafe. Can be difficult to get a seat due to its popularity. But I can't say anything bad about it. The smashed avocado with poached eggs, crispy bacon, sourdough toast and pimenton is unbelievable and possibly one of my favourite breakfasts/brunches. I definitely recommend”

“Friendly service, always with a smile and good laugh from everyone at Lex’s. I go after my weekly sea swimming group and they always make us feel welcome. A must visit for anyone new to the beach or Hove.”

“I'm a planner. Wherever I go, I usually have a spreadsheet of carefully researched places to eat and drink on trips, so we're not left disappointed. So it was an unexpected delight to stumble upon this cafe, entirely by chance. We were so impressed with our first visit, we visited again, the next day on our short two day trip. Firstly, the menu is huge. We literally wanted to try everything. Every dish has something unique about it that has clearly been thought through. The food was stunning. Perfect. We had lunch one day (mushrooms on toast), and breakfast the next (pancakes and full English) and both were as good as each other. I don't say this lightly, when I say, they make the best hash browns I've ever had. I've tried making hash browns through my love for them and I've left feeling jealous at how they got these so perfect. Delicious drinks - coffees, juices and smoothies all made fresh. Unlike most cafes - they didn't do my pet hate and fill the glass with ice, which waters down the juice - winner! The service was attentive, friendly and speedy (on both visits). We are going to be telling everyone about this absolute gem and will visit as soon as we're back in Brighton.”

“Fabulous pub! Quirky, eclectic interior with a good range of drinks on tap, plus some interesting cocktails. Get there before 7pm and some of the prices are cheaper too. And the Thai food is outstanding - great spicy portions at a very reasonable price. A total gem.”

“We loved this restaurant. Bruschetta to start, salmon with brandy and artichoke cream sauce, seafood risotto. Shared a banoffee pie and finished with coffee. Service great, music just right. Look forward to visiting again. Really easy paid car park at the rear £1.70 for 2 hours. Beware steps to reach the restaurant. £73 including tip.”

“What a lovely restaurant! Very warm welcome. Good selection for vegetarians. We shared some light bites followed by sharing a Pizza Pesto. The pizza was the most delicious we have eaten in a long while. All washed down with the house red which was very acceptable. We were visitors to Lewes - this restaurant will encourage us to return!”

“Very tasty food and friendly staff. This place is recommended for a fancy meal out, the menu is smaller than other places, but everything I've had was always top quality. The prices reflect this too, so for a special night out, I'd recommend this place.”

“Very nice food ten times better service and really nice owners or family run”

“Stopped for a cuppa & bacon sandwich at this cafe, which I often pass while walking my dog . The staff were very welcoming, food served , perfection, noted as i waited for mine ,prices on board extremely reasonable , breakfast & lunch served , plenty of customers were eating , which is always a good sign. I will visit again. The cafe is also dog friendly , there is siting outside , there is also a carpark. Recommended”

“The food was absolutely gorgeous, the full Monty was delectable and the whole vibe of the place was extremely welcoming and pleasant. The service was great, as the servers were jolly and friendly one even gave my child a lollipop for free! I went yesterday and will definitely be coming again at some point in the near future definitely recommend to go if your in Peacehaven”

“We arrived quite late before closing. Service was all smiles and welcoming. We had probably the best meal out in ages. And the taste was so fresh and clean and tasty. The menu photos dont do it justice. Will go again for sure”

“I couldn't believe their specials were exactly what I wanted. Seafood starter and main both very good. A nice bottle of corked wine and good service. I just hope they kept the tip ! If I was picky about the food I'd say the tiramisu was bang average. I will be back no doubt which is the biggest compliment you can give a restaurant. Hugely impressed. I think it could do with a tad more heating. Inexpensive to boot.”

“I went for lunch here, found it by a quick google search: best fish and chips near me. Large portions which were freshly cooked and up to standard.. jacket potato looked abit black/brown inside and was hard.. still edible. Fish and chips were a delight to eat and we had it taken away. Service was incredible with one lady managing it by herself but she was very attentive. Would recommend as they have a very extensive menu which has something for everyone. Would visit again lovely spot x”

“We went there for lunch on a Friday. We had made a booking, but it wouldn't have been necessary. We got the lunch menu, which at £35 per person and the quality of the food is great! They started us off with bread and butter, which was delicious. The bread was sourdough bread, and had a really nice and deep flavor with a sour hint to it. As a starter, we got the ravioli filled with salmon. The pasta itself was nicely cooked, the filling was delicious with the right amount of salmon, and the accompanying sauce acidic to break through the richness of the ravioli. As a main we got the Gilt-Head Bream with gnocchi. The fish was crispy, but its flesh cooked just right, flaky and tender. The gnocchi were light and cloud-like. For dessert we got the cheese, and although it's not a dish that they have made themselves, the Montgomery Cheddar was a nice way to end the meal. Service was impeccable: friendly and at the right pace. Moreover, at the end Chef Duncan himself came up to check on us and see how we enjoyed the meal, which was a nice touch. Next time I visit Brighton I'll try to make a point to try to have dinner at the Little Fish Market.”

“Wonderful food in a traditional, French inspired restaurant. A superb menu of 3 excellent courses for £55, with lots of choice including a divine fillet steak! However it is the little treats, all included in the price, that make this restaurant stand out, and make the meal a special experience. Amuse bouche with drinks, and before the meal (a delicious crayfish mousse). Then a calvados granita before the main course and a chocolate coated Berry ice cream lollipop as a predessert. We had a super evening. This restaurant is a lovely place for a special meal, or a business meeting or a gathering of family and friends. We will be back! Thank you.”

“Great food here, a traditional greasy spoon.”

“Great place, the atmosphere is just beautiful, amazing food and lovely service. The bread is home made with high quality ingredients. Fresh orange juice and the deserts are simply delicious.The service and staff are lovely. When there is a place with great food and service, I will be back and definitely recommend!”

“Absolutely wonderful service, food was exceptional, fresh and authentic. Staff very knowledgeable about the choice of food and wine.. honestly can’t fault it. At last a restaurant I can recommend”

“Cozy Cafe atmosphere. Service is friendly and unobtrusive. Can be very full at times,my visit was a morning coffee and snack,very well cooked and presented.”

“Iv been working in Brighton for 6 months and tried a few places to eat until i found the station cafe. Don't bother looking else where because you won't find a better cafe in Brighton. The staff were very friendly and enjoyed the banter .as for the food its 10/10 . All there meat is from local butchers and not cheep cash and carry stuff .hats off to all the staff and owners .keep up the good work and i will be definitely coming back next time im in Brighton”

“What a lovely cafe if your ever in Brighton try this cafe what great food, good price and lovely welcoming people.”

“We had another amazing experience at Fanoos. It was my birthday and everything was excellent. Thank you so much Koroush and the team for creating such a beautiful place. The food was delicious, the service was great and the atmosphere was delightful. Recommended 100%”

“Huge breakfast and very reasonably priced. Staff were lovely and food arrived very quickly. Cash only which caught me out so had to drive to cashpoint after funding a rare parking space.”

“Amazing food (highly recommend the Italian toastie), amazing iced coffees and amazing cakes to top it all off. Great location in the heart of the lanes with a wonderful atmosphere, super quick friendly service, couldn’t recommend more”

“This wonderful little bistro is to be found up a side street in Rottingdean. My wife and I dropped in for lunch. Coincidentally we both chose the same dishes, the crayfish and avocado to start with the crépè rustic for the main, both were excellent.”

“Always a treat! My husband and I enjoy coming to the Old Shoreham Road restaurant as you have created a nice ambience and have consistently kept the quality of the food to a very high standard over the years! Thank you for the delight the pizzas you make are!!!”

“The Dining Room hosted our 'after ceremony' meal in June 2022 and did a fantastic job. The venue is perfect for an intimate meal with close family, bridesmaids and best men - just what we wanted. We dropped some of our themed decorations off the day before which were all laid out for us when we arrived. The food was delicious and so unique for our special day - they accommodated for all different tastes. They offered a wide selection of drinks and you can also bring your own drinks for a corkage fee which we utilised for the toast. The location was very convenient for us due to our ceremony taking place a few minutes drive away. Our guests loved the surprise of the 'signing chef' after the speeches - a great mix of songs! They even went the extra mile and recorded a video of the 'singing chef' for us to add to our wedding video as we had missed filming it due to enjoying ourselves too much! Very reasonable pricing for a special meal. We hope to come back to celebrate our anniversary here time and time again.”

“I love this place, I'm currently vegetarian but if I could cook as well as these lovely ladies then I would become vegan in a heartbeat (giving up cheese is hard!) Always feel welcome and look forward to my breakfast pancakes and seeing lovely little pebbles. Whether you're vegan or not it's a great place to dine and try something different and new!”

“I’ve been here a couple times and it always taste as good as it looks, there are large selections of Italian foods from Pastas, Rissotos, Pizzas and the best Gelatos. We’ve ordered the Calamari Fritti and is well seasoned and very crispy we’ve also ordered the famous Crab Spaghetti and is very delicious( Note: If you ordered the Crab Spaghetti I advised sharing with your friends or family the amount on of food you get is a lot and more than I’ll expect), the ravioli is decent as well and in terms of the service is really good the young lady server she decided to gift my friend an extra scoop of ice cream. :D”