A Taste of Sahara in Brighton and Hove

Good food, very tasty and filling, service was great, nice vibe

The host here was absolutely incredible! Great communication from the time of booking until the day. I hosted my boyfriend’s surprise birthday here and the food was incredible! It’s BYOB too with a set menu for big parties and was so delicious. Thanks again team 🤩

The falafel was amazing and the main dishes were so delicious too! Thanks for looking after us :)

Amazing authentic food and the service was 5 star

Unmatched atmosphere and wonderful food. The owner is so lovely and welcoming. I’ve been coming back for years and it never ever disappoints. There is simply no place like this in Brighton. Truly exceptional. An institution.

Lovely BYO in Brighton. Staff are incredibly welcoming and the food is amazing. A great mix of food across the Middle East, highly recommend!

Super veggie options and amazing service!! Love coming here every single time because of the mezze and friendly faces.

Lovely food and service. Delicious food and great atmosphere. We'll be back! Also nice to bring your own. We had chicken and also a nice halloumi starter.

Avoid, avoid. Poor, watery food with lityle depth of flavour. Service non existent apart from being asked to pay obce we very politely replied when asked about the quality of food. Would not recommend. Save your pennies.

I came with a group of 12 friends to celebrate my friend’s upcoming wedding and it could not have been a better experience. The staff were lovely and the food was incredible. Literally a feast! We will definitely be coming here again whenever we are in Brighton. Highly recommended.

We were looking for a place which had gluten free, and came across this Middle Eastern restaurant. Lots of gluten free options, great atmosphere and really tasty food. We'll definitely be back.

One of the most exceptional restaurants in Brighton. The quality of the cuisine is always my top priority when I dine at a restaurant, and this one is truly exceptional. Every dish, from Falafel to Mixed Kabob to Tagine Lamb, was bursting with flavor. During our conversation with Mr. Sabri, we discovered that the spices are meticulously selected and prepared at home. The quality of the ingredients is essential in any culinary endeavor. The aroma is genuinely detectable. And most importantly, the chef has acquired the ability to cook and is meticulous about the quality of his food. He does not just combine spices and serve a cuisine. He loves what he does and it reflects in his dishes. Mr. Sabri's hospitality is what truly distinguishes him, as it is exceedingly warm. It never felt as though we were dining in a restaurant; rather, it was as though we were dining at home.

Amazing food. Great service. Thank you.

The service is bad, the food is not good, and the price is high

One of the best restaurants in Brighton. Inredibly friendly. A go to social eatery. One o our favourite places. You are always made to feel so welcome, like an old friend. The food is sensational. Cannot recommend enough. Hannah and Kiwi

Delicious platter option. The food was looked gorgeous and had so much flavour. Could not stop eating and left you feeling full and satisfied. The owner is caring and hilarious and made sure we were all happy and satisfied. Go here

We did have a meal for groub of 10 of us with different choices of menu ordered a very fantastic delicious food was 10 at 10 from start to the end thanks for a A chef and the owner and staff on the floor we do recommend this place highly

As a local this place is super. We are spoilt for choice when it comes to the cuisine choice but this place excels when it comes to food standard and choice. Ebi does the meet and greet and is so attentive, his passion for service outshines the facia of the restaurant - he’s the shining star, but then the food which is the all important part matches his charisma….its delightful! All in all, outstanding (and the owner is a delight also!)

Best North African food I have had highly recommend this restaurant to whoever enjoys bold flavours and incredible atmosphere with the kindest and most helpful staff 10/10

I’m sure it’s not normally bad but the glass drink smashed and leaked onto the food so we couldn’t eat it

Delicious food and friendly, attentive service. Definitely recommend!

The dirtiest restaurant. The food is rotten. I advise you to someone who eats there. The food smells rotten. Advice. Thank you.

Beyond excellence. Gorgeous venue, amazing host and food beyond words. Love this place.

A truly wonderful experience. The waiter is super nice, the food is incredible, they serve it to you shortly after ordering. Worth every penny

Went for the first time with my family and was blown away! Recommended by my daughter and will be recommended by me to everyone in the future. What exceptional service, all the staff and the owner all really friendly and welcoming. Made the evening extra special. The food tasted incredible and very authentic! No complaints at all! What a delight!

This restaurant never fails to deliver! Fish is amazing. Sabri is the best!

Lovely morrocon restaurant The decor is stunning and classy Food is really good They do tagines fresh fish and perfect chips There's a mosque round the corner

We are so Excited 😆 Food 💯 Drinks 💯 Atmosphere 💯 Customer Service 101….

Definitely worth visiting if you are craving middle eastern food. Tried the Arabic feast which was very delicious and perfectly cooked. Food portions are huge as well , will definitely come back again.

Smashing food, great company. Would 110% come back again!

good amazing and soo tasty and yummy and the service was perfect and quick and big thanks to Ms sabri he was looking after us all the time for sure we back again

The food was amazing and so tasty and the service it’s perfect and big thanks to MS sabri he was looking after us and for sure we back again soon ❤️❤️❤️❤️

The food here is absolutely delicious! Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. Highly recommend the Fish with batat hara 😋😋😋

Absolutely wonderful middle eastern cuisine of the highest quality. Very friendly and attentive service. Lovely interior decor. Good for a date, or a group meal.

Delicious food, friendly staff, lovely vibe!

Staff was amazing and food was very quick to arrive. Lovely atmosphere, overall a great experience.

We had a wonderful evening at A Taste of Sahara, the food was delicious and the owner was so kind, he made us feel so welcome. All of our food was just spectacular. We will definitely be coming again!

Really tasty food and a lovely atmosphere. The place was well decorated and the staff were super friendly. Came for dinner, would recommend.

Lovely friendly local place, food is cooked beautifully. Highly recommended

Went with a large group and had the Arabian platter. Delicious food, no complaints at all. Service was brilliant, everyone at the restaurant was super friendly and welcoming. Would definitely come back or reecomm to others.

The food was amazing. We ordered Falafel and tagine lamb. The quantity was enough for 2. The lamb was soo tender and the stew was flavourful. The ambience and service added to the whole experience

Great food and ambience for the family. Amazing service highly recommended

Yesterday 19th My husband and I Had a trip from London to Brighton. I know that most of the reviews are wonderful Unfortunately mine is the opposite. I don't doubt that the place is amazing, as I am Moroccan and familiar with the design. Nice atmosphere, music, quiet place. The thing is that the menu is very tentative, I ordered Local Sea bass as I thought it would be fresh. From the sea to the table. My husband ordered Shish tauk. The surprise is when the waitress brought it to us, it smelled bad and was not clean inside, the guts were still inside. They weren’t removed. The salad wasn’t fresh at all, you could notice an unpleasant taste. I am really disappointed. For the amount of £45 we could have had a nice lunch in a different restaurant.

Lovely food and lovely, friendly service. We come here regularly and will continue to do so.

I visited this restaurant & was hugely disappointed. On entering there was a strong smell of hippy incense sticks??? This restaurant was cold, we had to keep our jackets on throughout the meal. One of the reasons my friend recommended was because it’s bring your own bottle. I wasn’t that hungry & only wanted a few appetisers. The man who obviously runs this restaurant told us as it was BYOB we had to order a main meal each!!! Even though I wasn’t that hungry. I’ve never been told in a restaurant what I can or cannot eat? I ordered the Meze Sharing Platter & my friend ordered an Aubergine stew. We asked for couscous but he told us that was impossible as rice is mixed in. When the dish came the rice was completely separate to the Aubergine? The stew was Luke warm. The sharing Meze plate was ridiculous. Considering this is a Moroccan/Lebanese restaurant on the Meze plate was a tiny spring roll & tiny samosa? I didn’t realise it was a taste of Hong Kong & Mumbai too ???? The Meze plate states it comes with Haloumi cheese I was expecting at least a couple of chunks. It was a very thin piece of bread with a scrapping of cheese inside. It didn’t even taste like Haloumi!! Everything about this restaurant is wrong. The Guy was rude & seemed stressed out every time we asked him about food on the menu. He rushed us out at the end, opened the doors wide open , it was freezing. He obviously didn’t want us in there. It’s not cheap either - £20 for a main course. This place is a complete rip off. Why anyone would go here !!! There’s so many other lovely places nearby Kambis, Archiepelgos. Also if you want decent Moroccan food, with a lovely ambience, friendly staff, the most delicious food done properly go to The Blue Man in the North Laines. In fact the guy who served us should definitely go to Blue Man & get some tips he definitely needs them!

lovely and tasty Lebanese food.

We came for a hen party and could not have been more pleased! Great communication in the run up, the atmosphere was brilliant, staff friendly and the food was amazing. We loved the sharing platters and great that it’s byob. We are very grateful, thank you so much!

Sahara was where my niece had her wedding event. It was an excellent choice as the restaurant was spacious, the staff were friendly and the food delicious. Sahara's portions were generous and competitively priced. We chose to have Sahara's Meze, which is a selection of different individual dishes served on large plates and ideal as a vegetarian option. For those who appreciate interior design, Sahara's decor is absolutely stunning and together with the tasteful background music created the right ambience. For weddings or events of any kind, I would strongly recommend you book Sahara!

Came here for our stag do. Great food, great service and BYOB! Sabri went the extra mile to make it a super special evening for us, would highly recommend.

We had a great dinner here as part of a stag celebration. Good food, good service and BYOB, was really fun! Would recommend for parties

Amazing food so fresh and tasty. Service was great friendly and quick lovely atmosphere will definitely come here again

Fantastic food, great hosts! Would definitely recommend visiting!

Brilliant and welcoming staff. Food was fantastic. Have been back multiple times.

Lovely host. Came here with a big group and they were happy to accomodate!

Absolutely brilliant restaurant, lovely staff and great food, will definitely be back!

Great service, gorgeous food. Only soft drinks on the menu but happy for you to bring your own wine/beer.

Lovely food, not too spicy, authentic atmosphere, excellent and friendly service, really nice staff, would visit again

very good atmosphere, a real touch from the chef and very good tasting food. highly recommended

FR: Je tiens à vous féliciter et a vous remercier pour le bon accueil et la bonne bouffe ,un couscous délicieux ,la viande et les merguez succulentes bravo et bonne continuation dans une ambiance chaleureuse. EN: I would like to congratulate you and thank you for the warm welcome and the good food, delicious couscous, succulent meat and merguez, well done and good luck in a warm atmosphere.

I recently dined at [A Taste of Sahara] and was thoroughly impressed by the diverse range of Moroccan, Lebanese, and Iranian cuisine on offer. The ambiance was delightful, and the service truly stood out. Our Waitress demonstrated exceptional skill, seamlessly managing both taking orders and serving food herself. It was evident that she was knowledgeable and passionate about the cuisine, enhancing our dining experience. Overall, it was a delightful experience, and I would highly recommend [A Taste of Sahara] to anyone looking for authentic and delicious Halal Middle Eastern cuisine.

disappointed, had a lot of good reviews but didn’t live up to the hype, so t was edible just average

We were here for evening dinner on Friday 29 March. We always book a table here when we visit Brighton. It’s one of our favourite restaurants! Sabri and the staff are always so welcoming, helpful and kind. My wife has a gluten, dairy and egg free diet, but it is never a problem and we know there is always something delicious on the menu. The food is full of flavour, fresh and plentiful. The restaurant is cosy with tasteful decor. The ambience is always lovely and we look forward to our visits. Thank you for the outstanding food and a lovely evening. Looking forward to seeing you on our next visit!

The food was amazing but the best part was how friendly and fun the host was, he made the whole experience!

Amazing birthday for my friend Ava! A delicious set menu. The staff were amazing and made the event extremely special!!!!!!!

Very nice assorted maze to start, good sized mains and nice baklava. Would come again. Wonderful host!

Wonderful restaurant, food and service !

Had a lovely time at this restaurant - charming host - delicious food and fabulous service. Loved the Halloumi starter - a very inventive way of serving it. Our Kofta and mixed Kebabs served with rice, salad and tzatziki were delicious and we left feeling very happy. Will return soon!

Delicious food, friendly service, will definitely be back

We had a dinner here after our team meeting in Brighton, for 45 people. The food was absolutely amazing, definitely recommended for large groups. The food was delicious, and everyone loved it and complimented the choice. Equally as good was the service, all the food was served together as a group, and Sabri and staff were excellent hosts. Don't be put off that it is BYO alcohol either, there is a very good off license almost next door, and the staff will give wine buckets and glass to drink from. I cannot fault a single thing about the place

We got here about 4pm and we're the only 2 people inside. But we didn't care at all! The decor is gorgeous and reminded us of our travels through the middle east and north Africa. The manager was amazing and went up and beyond! Food was gorgeous 😍 he gave us recommendations and they didn't disappoint. We will be back!

Fantastic food (especially the fish), fun and warm atmosphere and the proprietor is funny, charming and very welcoming!

Excellent value for money and the food choices are varied and very tasty. The atmosphere is great and the service is great too. Buy a bottle of wine or some beers in Waitrose just across the road as they don’t serve alcohol in this restaurant. No corkage charge either! Wished I’d left room for dessert but I ate too much as the food portion sizes are large. No complaints from me and I’ll definitely return when I’m next in Brighton.

Delicious food, generous portions and relaxed friendly service. Will definitely visit again!

Huge disappointed! I gave two stars only for service, which was nice. Apart from that, dishes were testeles and not really fresh. It definitely isn't worth the money.

Excellent all round - fantastic North African food and great service. Happy for you to bring your own alcoholic drinks in (no corkage). Can't wait to go back!!

Had dinner there. As it was on valentines day, there was a set menu. The full platter starter was amazing and the main chicken skewers was very good. Service was amazing. Only problem was the coke I had was full of of ice and barely any coke in it. Other than that would definitely recommend for a dinner there!

Sabri and his team made us feel so welcome. The food was incredibly tasty and very reasonably priced. We were both stuffed by the end! Will definitely come back. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Wonderful food & great atmosphere. They were almost fully booked but managed to squeeze us in. Sabri gave us excellent service going so far as to even get some tips from the chef on how to make the best hummous. Would definitely recommend!

What a great restaurant. Wonderful food and great service. Such a bonus that you can bring your own booze!The mixed starters were so good as were our kebabs, especially the chicken. A very warm welcome and lovely people.

A small and cosy restaurant in the middle of Brighton - although it has to be said it was a little cold inside, could’ve done with the heating being turned on. Anyway, the food was cooked to perfection; the meats in the tagines were juicy and tender and the kofta was perfectly cooked, without being dry. The buttery rice was such a lovely and perfect accompaniment to the dish in the cold water, every mouthful was warming. Dessert could’ve been better; the baklava was too dry and personally not to my liking. But if you like Mint tea, then you’ll love their offering! Served up in authentic crockery with fresh mint leaves, it was the perfect end to a fabulous meal. Highly recommended and will be visiting soon again.

We had a fantastic meal here! Absolutely great portion and food cooked beautifully. We both had the Sultans mixed kebabs and it was great! We shared a dessert as we were so full. Great friendly service too. Would 100% recommend!!!

Fantastic food - we had a sharing platter so got a little taste of everything and can't fault one thing we ate. It's also BYOB so bring a bottle of your favourite wine and enjoy!

We came here for our girls Christmas meal and had the £30 Arabian feast … wow. The meat was so soft and each course had very generous portions. The staff are attentive and had a lovely rapport with each customer.

Amazing!!!!! Fab service especially for big groups - yum yum yum

Amazing food and lovely atmosphere. Sabri went out of his way to make a big group of us feel comfortable and well looked after. Would deffo recommend to friends and family - the byob is also a massive plus, on top of the delicious food! Thank you - can’t wait to come again !

The most wonderful service, food and vibe. The host is amazing and so welcoming! Massive benefit it’s BYOB. Will be coming back - thanks for the free mint tea, that went down very nicely!

Great for a group of friends, amazing atmosphere, food and stafff especially the owner who made us all feel very welcome - thank you!

We had our Christmas group dinner here and was an excellent experience. Sabri is an attentive and friendly host, the food is amazing with great atmosphere. BYOB with no corkage as others have said. Will definitely be back in a smaller (and quieter - sorry Sabri!) group

An unbelievable experience! The waiting staff could not have been more accommodating for us on our pre-Christmas dinner evening meal. There were times where we were overzealous and the waiting staff calmed us down politely. The food was wonderful and there is a reason why we return year on year. Thank you to the floor staff and chefs. We will be back!

What a find this restaurant is, it is simply remarkable. Firstly its a BYO restaurant (bring your own bottle, if you want to drink alcohol ), that of course is appealing but it is the service and of course the food that is the star....

What a great restaurant. I booked for a birthday meal and from the moment we arrived we were treated like royalty. We were shown to a beautiful, cosy booth with opulent decor. Our service was so attentive and friendly and the food was standout. Sahara...

We had our staff Xmas party, food was delicious, atmosphere was lovely and service was spot on. Thank you for a great evening!

Well well. here we are again monsieur Sabri. Thank you for a fantastic Middle Eastern treat of a Xmas work party. You can be my Santa any day. The food and service was exceptional as bloody usual. THANK YOU FOR SORTING IT ALL!

Love love love Sahara, not only was the food top tier. The atmosphere, service and overall enjoyment you get from this place cannot be displaced! Please visit and share the love

After reading reviews online Sahara definitely delivered. The downstairs seating area at the back of the restaurant takes you inside a North African eatery, it is beautifully decorated and makes you feel like you are back in Morocco. We had the chicken wings and spicy...

The best food and service we've had in years. 6 stars. Awesome people, amazing flavours and perfect hosts

Fantastic food and atmosphere! And the staff were very welcoming, attentive and friendly. Highly recommend!

This must have been the worst couscous I have ever had! I ordered a vegetarian couscous royal was delivered one with all the meat in it! Not just that! There was a spoon hidden under all the food! This was outrageous! Do not order from there!

What an incredible evening! Right from the start when I was booking the table, the owner Sabri treated me like the most special guest. Nothing was too much and he was so interested about the event, what we were looking for, what he could offer....

Amazing food tasted so good and the greatest customer service!! The guy was so accommodating even though we arrived very early!!!