Best Restaurants in Brighton

In total, there are 18 award winning restaurants in Brighton, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in Brighton? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list restaurants holding awards from major restaurant guides; currently less than 3% of all restaurants in the UK and Ireland hold an award from a major guide.

The best restaurant in Brighton is Etch in Hove (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chefs Steven Edwards and George Boarer serve up award winning Modern British Cuisine. Etch currently holds a standard Michelin Guide listing, 3 AA Rosettes and a ranking of 46th in UK in the Hardens Top 100.

There are currently no restaurants holding a Michelin Star in Brighton, however there are 4 restaurants holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand and 12 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 5 listed AA Rosette restaurants in Brighton consisting of 2 restaurants holding 3 AA Rosettes, 1 restaurant holding 2 AA Rosettes and 2 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

Nestled cosily on the south coast of England, Brighton is a vibrant seaside resort known for its thriving food scene, heavily steeped in an eclectic mix of tradition and contemporaneity. As a city by the sea, it's no surprise that this gastronomic paradise historically relied on the bounty of the coast — a harken back to its roots as a humble fishing village. Over time, the city's repertoire expanded beyond seafood, its realms enhanced through an intersection of cultures that brought an array of world cuisines to the plate, from exquisite French patisseries to authentic Italian osterias. Also, to ignore Brighton's rich history of traditional British pubs would be a culinary sin, as these establishments have served hearty food and ale to locals and visitors alike for centuries. Brighton further prides itself as the hub of vegan and vegetarian cuisine in the UK. Its bohemian air paved the way for a blossoming of vegan restaurants offering plant-based delicacies well before it became a critically acclaimed, nationwide trend. Moreover, the city is renowned for its food festivals that celebrate its culinary diversity, ranging from the Brighton Chocolate Festival to the iconic Brighton Food and Drink Festival. So, whether you're a food lover in search of a cosy gastro-pub, an adventurous palate desiring more exotic flavours, or a conscious eater looking for plant-based options, Brighton serves up an inviting feast, illustrative of its dynamic history and vibrant present.