Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Brighton

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance 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!

KUSIKUY

4.7

4.7 (45)

£26 to £40

Peruvian

Hove

About the restaurant

Welcome to the first peruvian restaurant in Brighton ( East Sussex ). Your gateway to the vibrant flavours of Perú in the heart of Brighton! Immerse yourself in the culinary wonders of Perú as we bring you an authentic experience filled with the rich tapestry of our cuisine. Local product such as seafood combined with Peruvian Product like chillies and more.

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Lisa

Dined 7 days ago

Loved the food! We had a selection of foods we haven't had yet and we're pleasantly surprised by the amount of amazing flavours, textures and ingredients! The cheviche was my favourite! Lovely waitress that comes from Peru herself; owner run. Quirky & energetic energy. Loved it and definitely recommend!

The Ivy in the Lanes

4.5

4.5 (16574)

£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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Karen

Dined 1 day ago

Always a great experience at the Ivy. Fabulous food and a lovely setting

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The Ivy in the Lanes Festive Afternoon Tea

Kindling Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (161)

£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 and Mondays, we serve our Sharing Roast for two alongside our regular menu.

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Owen

Dined 3 days ago

Kindling is in danger of becoming my favourite restaurant in Brighton. Great menu, lovely food and great service - and not silly prices for it.

Novellino Brighton

4.5

4.5 (87)

£25 and under

Kosher

Brighton

About the restaurant

A home of modern Sephardic cooking, our menus blend the culinary cultures of a French Bistro and the Tel Aviv food scene to create a fresh approach to Jewish cooking. Whether you want a drink, a snack, or a meal, you’ll find a fresh, delicious experience at Novellino. Our seasonal menus also offers a range of delicious vegetarian and vegan options.

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Barbara

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

We were pleasantly surprised with a plate full of well cooked vegetables and meat. No complaints. It was good value for money and being Kosher it is definitely a bonus.

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Experience

Kosher Sunday Roast

Experience

Live Jazz Night at Novellino Brighton

Experience

Chanukah Set Menu

The Ivy Asia, Brighton

4.4

4.4 (3668)

£41 and over

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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Jessica

Dined 5 days ago

My friend and I had a lovely afternoon at the Ivy Asia. We had a lovely set lunch with a good selection of dishes all delicious and plentiful. Great service and beautiful decor specially the amazing quartz floor. A great experience.

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Experience

New Year's Eve Experience

China Garden Chinese Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (208)

£26 to £40

Chinese

Brighton

About the restaurant

China Garden has been serving Chinese, Cantonese and Dim Sum cuisine for the past 30 years. You will receive a warm welcome at our restaurant, conveniently situated on the corner of Preston Street with a great view of the sea.
We have a fully licensed bar and a capacity of 150, offering the ideal setting for an intimate meal with family or friends, but also the ability to cater for private parties. Our wide variety of delicious Dim Sum Dishes are served daily 12:00 - 16:00 while the A La Carte Menu runs right through the day from 12:00.

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Sharon

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

As always, excellent food and service. Firm family favourite.

Fork Lewes

4.6

4.6 (95)

£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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Mary

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent meal - 3 courses all lovely. Fabulous Prawn Cocktail, superb Pork Loin main dish with vegetables and yummy chocolate & orange cake dessert. Beautifully made, locally sourced - couldn't be better. My Partner agreed - he had ox cheek main - also delicious.

Purezza Brighton

4.7

4.7 (627)

£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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Yvonne

Dined on Nov 18, 2024

This was our first visit to Purezza. The food was amazing as was the service. Thank you. In fact the cheesecake was so delicious I bought an extra one to take home!

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4.6

4.6 (349)

£25 and under

Vietnamese

Brighton

About the restaurant

Pho is a healthy Vietnamese restaurant that specialise in pho noodle soup, the national dish of Vietnam. Aside from pho, you can also expect to find amazing sharing starters, healthy salads, hearty rice bowls and decadent curries. They have a range of freshly made juices and also Vietnamese beers and a large wine and cocktail list. Pho’s menu is 40% vegan and nearly entirely gluten-free too. They also have an accessible kids’ menu where children can get a meal and a drink for £5.50.

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louise

Dined 2 days ago

Great Christmas menu, and excellent value. I had the vegan option . The portions were generous* we received 2 sides and crackers on top of our two main dishes and it fed us for a day afterwards! Delicious.

Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Lewes

4.6

4.6 (1354)

£25 and under

British

Lewes

About the restaurant

Our Lewes restaurant, opened in 2001, is where the Bill's story began and it continues to be an extremely popular destination for locals and visitors from far and wide, sitting in the heart of this pretty town. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between.

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Clive

Dined 7 days ago

Bill’s Lewes Restaurant in Lewes was so lovely; it’s one of our regular spots. The staff are great, professional, and very friendly. I highly recommend it.

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