Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Brighton

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Brighton? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Little Fish Market

4.8

4.8 (37)

£41 and over

Fish

Hove

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Brighton, The Little Fish Market is a renowned seafood restaurant known for its fresh, seasonal offerings and warm ambiance. The menu features a delightful range of meticulously prepared fish and shellfish, sourced locally to ensure top quality and sustainability. The restaurant’s inviting atmosphere complements its creative, flavourful dishes, offering a refined yet relaxed dining experience. With attentive service and a thoughtfully selected wine list, The Little Fish Market is a must-visit for seafood lovers and anyone seeking an exceptional meal.

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Philip

Dined on May 24, 2025

Incredible service and some of the best fish dishes we have ever had. Who knew strawberries would go so well with scallops, and their egg and soldiers was a revolution! Such an enjoyable evening.

Purezza Brighton

4.7

4.7 (652)

£25 and under

Vegan

Brighton

About the restaurant

The food at Purezza is based exclusively on plants, providing maximum nutritional value and minimal environmental impact.
Purezza has created a restaurant where everyone can enjoy high quality Italian food, cooked by top Italian chefs, in the comfort of a completely animal free zone (and mostly gluten free too). This means the food is not only healthier by also lower in calories.

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Rebecca

Dined 5 days ago

We had gorgeous plant based pizzas at Purezza followed by delicious desserts.

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Experience

Lunch Deal

Experience

(15-20) Large Table Booking

Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Lewes

4.7

4.7 (1368)

£25 and under

British

Lewes

About the restaurant

Bill, the man, the myth, the legend, was born and bred here in Lewes. That's why the town proudly hosts the original Bill's restaurant, and dare we say it, it's still the best - not only because it's our firstborn. Located right by the River Ouse, it's the perfect spot for a boujee breakfast, laid-back lunch or delightful dinner. Swing by at the weekend and treat yourself to our bottomless brunch, granting you 90 minutes of unlimited prosecco or cocktails plus food from our brunch or main menu. Tempted? Join us by the river at the OG Bill's for a dining experience to savour.

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nicholas

Dined on Apr 27, 2025

Despite being Sunday lunch time and busy ,the service was prompt and very attentive. Lovely brunch main plates.

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Experience

Small Group Dining Menu

Experience

Group Dining Menu

Experience

Set Menu for Celebrations

Fatto a Mano Preston Circus

4.7

4.7 (22)

£25 and under

Pizzeria

Brighton

About the restaurant

We started Fatto a Mano in Brighton in 2015, serving authentic and affordable Neapolitan pizza, made with fresh ingredients, in a friendly environment. For us, everything starts with our dough. Soft and pillowy, our pizza dough is made fresh every day, using only the best Italian 00 flour, salt, water and yeast. We let our dough prove for at least 24 hours – the slow proving means we’re able to use minimal quantities of yeast, so our pizzas are light and easily digestible. We use carefully selected Italian and local British ingredients from a handful of small, independent suppliers to top our pizzas. Finally, our pizzaioli cook the pizzas in our oven at about 450 degrees, for no more than 90 seconds, in true Neapolitan style.

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Yan

Dined on May 4, 2025

We were 30 mins earlier, our table was already ready for us. Pizza and desert are full flavour, simple but super delicious, great and fresh ingredients, nothing complicated. Friendly staff and moving at very smooth pace at busy time. Toilet had decent size and very clean! Thumbs up!

The Ivy in the Lanes

4.6

4.6 (16683)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Brighton

About the restaurant

Airy, art-filled restaurant offering an all-day dining menu plus champagne & bespoke cocktails.

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Julie

Dined 3 days ago

Lovely service, food really above average and presented beautifully

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4.5

4.5 (1065)

£26 to £40

Farm-to-table

Hove

About the restaurant

At Botanique, we celebrate the vibrant connection between local farms and our kitchen. Our menu is a tribute to the seasons, showcasing the finest produce from nearby growers while honouring their passion and dedication. Sustainability and creativity lie at the heart of everything we do, with innovative dishes crafted to reduce waste and elevate every ingredient.

The farm-to-plate philosophy is our guiding narrative, as we pay homage to the patience and expertise required to nurture the land. This same care extends to our thoughtfully curated selection of natural and low-intervention wines from small-scale producers, perfectly paired to enhance your dining experience. At Botanique, every plate tells a story of flavour, passion, and respect for nature.

Alongside the restaurant, our customers are welcome to visit our wine bar and enjoy a selection of natural and biodynamic wines. These can be accompanied by small plates and/or sharing platters

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Lucy

Dined on May 30, 2025

Really delicious, light food, beautifully presented.

Wahaca Brighton

4.5

4.5 (35)

£25 and under

Mexican

Brighton

About the restaurant

Vibrant, Mexican small plates, made with over 200 ingredients, everyday by talented chefs. Cocktails freshly shaken to order, from iconic margaritas, made with 100% blue agave tequila, to mezcalitas and beautifully crafted non-alc cocktails. A taste of authentic Mexican flavours from Oaxaca to Wahaca. With a relaxed, laid-back vibe, where everyone’s welcome, any time of day.

Cooking with fresh, local, ingredients, with a wide variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes, Wahaca has been consistently recognised as a leading sustainable restaurant.

Wahaca Brighton is just minutes from Brighton’s famous seafront, Theatre Royal, and Royal Pavilion. It’s a vibrant and colourful space for seaside visitors and locals. Enjoy tacos and margaritas with a side of seaside air.

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Kate

Dined 4 days ago

Great food and excellent service. It was my daughter’s birthday and the staff were all very lovely and attentive - wishing her a Happy Birthday and they even brought over complimentary churros which she loved.

FUMI Restaurant

4.3

4.3 (233)

£26 to £40

Japanese

Brighton

About the restaurant

There’s a saying in Japan, ‘Ichi-go ichi-e,’ which means, every moment is one-of-a-kind and something to be treasured. This is the philosophy of our neighbourhood restaurant FUMI, located in the centre of Brighton.
A slow restaurant in a fast-moving city, FUMI is a place where flavours, service and interiors are harmonious.
A simple Japanese inspired menu driven by the seasons, our moods and by whatever is fresh and exciting in the moment.

At FUMI, we source all our produce, meats and fish from small, local suppliers. Nothing is mass-produced or served out of season, with everything we create coming directly from the farm to your table. Each meal at FUMI is a celebration of bountiful harvests, beloved community, and our favourite pairing of food and friends.
We hope you enjoy.

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Nick

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

Just perfect from start to finish. Even tried a few different menu items and the recommendations were spot on.

Food for Friends

4.2

4.2 (3851)

£25 and under

Vegetarian / Vegan

Brighton

About the restaurant

Food for Friends is nestled in the beautiful and historic South Lanes, just 2 minutes from the sea. The restaurant specialises in tasty, simple vegetarian dishes using fresh and local produce. The restaurant has secured a place in The Good Food Guide 2016 and also won the Brighton and Hove Foodie Awards 2012.

The restaurant caters for people with special dietary needs, there are vegan and gluten-free options for many dishes on the menu, as well as freshly baked vegan and gluten-free breads, cakes and scones every day.

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Samantha

Dined on Apr 17, 2025

As always great food, lovely staff and worth every penny.

The Ivy Asia, Brighton

4.2

4.2 (3996)

£26 to £40

Contemporary Asian

Brighton

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of Brighton’s historic quarter, the brick-paved Lanes, The Ivy Asia Brighton is open seven days a week for lunch, dinner and much more.

Savour a menu as rich and varied as the diverse cultures that span the continent of Asia. With pan-Asian classics alongside incredible vegetarian and plant-based options, there’s something to please all. Expect a range of Sushi and Sashimi as well as small plates such as Pork and Kimchi dumplings, Spinach and Mushroom Gyozas or large plates such as smoking BBQ Lamb Chops and Slow-cooked Pork Belly.

When the Afternoon hits you do not want to miss out on our Asian-inspired Afternoon Tea, combining our best dishes, such as Aromatic Duck Spring Rolls, Salmon Cream Cheese and Cucumber Maki Rolls.

Want to stay and play late into the night? We’ve got you. We’ll be carrying on the party with incredible entertainment including live DJs every night. Listen to our sweet sounds and sip on our cocktail menu, that takes

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David

Dined 3 days ago

Great food, lovely staff, great location and loved our “experience “ meal, thank you to all

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