Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Brighton

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Updated April 05, 2025

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The Little Fish Market

4.8

4.8 (35)

£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.

Top review

ArabellaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

An absolute gem of a restaurant. Not to be missed if you’re in Brighton

Fatto a Mano Preston Circus

4.7

4.7 (21)

£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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Hildi

Dined 4 days ago

Casual date night with hubby in between a rehearsal for a show and going to a gig. Negroni on point and DELICIOUS spring special pizza. Looked fresh and tasted of peas and spring. Thank you to Fatto A Mano for responding to concerns I raised about a visit to another branch when things were very busy due to the pineapples and who sent us a voucher. Such a lovely surprise and has reaffirmed my confidence in the brand. Lovely pillowy pizzas, great cocktails, friendly service and a good vibe!

The Ivy in the Lanes

4.6

4.6 (16669)

£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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HashaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Always a special experience. Superlative service and ambience.

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4.6

4.6 (129)

£41 and over

British

Lewes

About the restaurant

Fork is a neighbourhood restaurant in Lewes serving modern British cooking.
Our constantly changing, seasonal menus reflect our support for local farmers and artisan producers. Our meat, vegetables, fruit and cheeses come from small local farms; our fish is fresh off the boat at Newhaven

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Cynthia

Dined on Mar 26, 2025

Very interesting and tempting menu made it hard to choose. Wine and food were all excellent, much enjoyed. Very friendly helpful service also much appreciated. It was altogether a happy experience. So sorry that Fork is closing.

Kindling Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (302)

£26 to £40

Steakhouse

Brighton

About the restaurant

At Kindling we believe that great steak should be for everyone. Located in the heart of Brighton, our restaurant offers a laid-back dining experience with great value, quality beef cooked over charcoal and live fire.
Our open kitchen lets you see all the action up close. Witness the skill and passion of our team as they cook your steak to perfection.

We focus on quality and value, creating a casual environment that makes everyone feel at home. Kindling is perfect for casual business lunches, family get-togethers and catch-ups with friends.

Our menu is simple but spot-on. It features grass-fed British beef and delicious cocktails, wines, and beers that perfectly complement your meal. On Sundays we serve our Sharing Roast for two alongside our regular menu.

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Nicola

Dined 5 days ago

We had a lovely evening here for my husband’s birthday. Food was delicious. The brisket and jalapeño croquettes were amazing. Lovely setting, very pretty. Will definitely be back.

IL Bistro

4.4

4.4 (358)

£25 and under

Steakhouse

Brighton

About the restaurant

In 1976 Michael Garman returned to Brighton and opened IL Bistro
after being inspired by the Italian and French culture and cuisine
during his travels to the Provence and the western coast of Italy.
His goal was to open Brighton’s first Mediterranean steakhouse.
For the first time, Brightonians were able to order fresh pasta,
arancini, dry aged beef, tiramisu and negronis.

49 years later and now being operated by Michael's son Abe,
IL Bistro still stands by the same principles, using local suppliers
and produce, fresh ingredients and the best available dry
aged British beef. The restaurant is situated in an 18th century
fisherman’s cottage which we find rather fitting after Michael
spent years in Portofino, Livorno and Saint-Tropez, Europe’s
most famous fishing villages.
Booking info:
We ask for a £10 per person deposit which gets deducted from your final bill.
One of our team will be in touch to take your deposit, bookings will only be confirmed once the deposit is paid

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Lynne

Dined 5 days ago

Great service and excellent food. Will definitely be back

The Copper Clam

4.4

4.4 (1308)

£26 to £40

Seafood

Brighton

About the restaurant

The Copper Clam is a seafood, shellfish & steak restaurant located on Brighton beach in the famous historic Arches. Enjoy your meal with stunning sea views from the upstairs dining room and sheltered patio if alfresco is your choice. We specialise in fine fresh seafood served in a relaxed environment, with an extensive selection of beers, wines & spirits.
We have a private dining area and cater for large groups and parties.

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Holly

Dined 5 days ago

Lovely friendly staff and tasty food by the sea with a nice view

Kusaki

4.4

4.4 (893)

£25 and under

Vegan

Brighton

About the restaurant

Dine in our blossom dining room or at our sushi cocktail bar

Our mission is to provide pure, plant-powered meals that are good for your body. Our approach is knowledgeable, playful, and engaging. We offer a unique opportunity to experience a different way of eating vegetables and discover new flavours and textures. Talented chefs behind Food For Friends restaurant (established in 1981 as Brighton’s first vegetarian restaurant), Botanique (Hove’s exclusive plant based restaurant) and Wolfox Coffee have put together their experience and knowledge to bring you this new Asian inspired plant based concept.

The result is a creative and colourful menu which shows organic plant-based food can lead to surprising, healthy and mindful new eating experiences. We believe in an upgraded casual dining experience in beautiful light-filled spaces dedicated to natural plant-based food and organic wines.

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Lee Anne

Dined on Mar 31, 2025

Lovely vegan Japanese food, generous portions, great service. We really liked the decor too, serene and great blossom tree. Will be back.

Food for Friends

4.2

4.2 (3867)

£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.

FUMI Restaurant

4.2

4.2 (221)

£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.

Top review

Leslie

Dined 4 days ago

Outstanding food, great service and friendly staff. Our first visit definitely won’t be our last.

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