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Nº 44 in 464 in Eastbourne

Nº 3 of 30 Italian in Eastbourne

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A great restaurant, hidden away slightly in Meads village, near Eastbourne. Great, authentic Sardinian food, lovingly prepared, cooked and served. Amazing value. Gorgeous wine list. This place deserves wider recognition.

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Peter Totman . 2024-09-29

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A place you must visit in Eastbourne. I haven't eaten something so delicious for a long time, I wish I had discovered it earlier. Agnello al limone was amazing. They were very generous with their portions.

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Fatih Guclu . 2024-09-29

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Very enjoyable evening. Excellent food - we will be returning

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Ken Davis . 2024-09-25

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The food here is absolutely delicious.The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the presentation was beautiful. I can't wait to come back and try more dishes. Thank for such a pleasant evening.

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Mo Ben . 2024-09-12

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Risotto and fish soup 😻 I absolutely recommend this restaurant with an authentic Sardinian taste ❤️ Lovely guys ❤️

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Veronica Paretta . 2024-08-22

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We had a wonderful meal at Ancient Grains last night. Beautiful homemade food, great friendly service, lovely wine! Wish we lived closer, this was a perfect end to our short break in Eastbourne. Highly recommend.

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Becky Bryant . 2024-08-16

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The ambiance of the Ancient Grains was relaxing and cosy just fabulous for our date night out. The service was impeccable, food was delicious full of flavour, and the wine list was a joy. Overall it was a delightful experience which was ended by an amazing limoncello drink. Thank you Clara & Davide

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Shahrzad Fouladvand . 2024-08-11

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I've been here twice and it has been a brilliant meal both times. The food is authentically Sardinian and delicious, at a reasonable price. The service is warm and welcoming, and the atmosphere is always good, boosted by the cosy decor.

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Eddie Millar . 2024-08-09

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Cute place with good interior and quiet jazz music. The server was delightful and convinced me on the wild boar pasta…10/10.

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Ava Kelton . 2024-08-01

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Always an amazing experience - wonderful ambiance and outstanding cuisine! Cant rave enough about Ancient Grain’s charcuterie platters and speciality / pre-order dishes. The generous meat platter was gorgeous! Thank you!

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Jen DeGuzman-Rolfe . 2024-07-28

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Such a cozy place. A must visit that transports you to Italy! It does take 15 mins wait but I would wait for 1hour or even more because the food is worth it. Fresh meat & fresh sauces! The bread melts in your mouth. The fragrance from the food makes you salivate.

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Gersina Da Costa . 2024-07-27

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What a gem! I am Italian and this restaurant offers a rare menu of typical Sardinia food. Home made pasta,sauces and dessert authentic flavours and excellent service. It's just the perfect size for a cosy and relaxed evening. Perfect! And an excellent choice of wine too.... Highly recommended

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Iris Anna . 2024-07-20

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Beautiful place, lovely food, relaxed and welcoming service.

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Nathan Oxley . 2024-07-20

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Amazing culinary experience in Eastbourne

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Stefano Pieriboni . 2024-07-11

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Review is based on a number of visits to this excellent restaurant. The ambience, food and staff are superb. Every time a fabulous experience.Please try it for yourself.

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brian t . 2024-07-11

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This was our 2nd visit to Ancient Grains for lunch. On both occasions we were warmly welcomed and served delicious, truly Italian food which was individually prepared. The restaurant itself is eclectic, cosy and atmospheric.

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Jacky F . 2024-07-07

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My husband and I were eager to eat here for a while and thought we'd make a visit for our wedding anniversary. We were warmly greeted and had pre-ordered prior to attending from a menu with lots of choice. We ordered a starter of Coccoi Prena (Potato and Mint open pie) which was lovely. I ordered the Zuppa di pesce alla casteddaia (fish stew) and my husband ordered the Grigliata mista di carne (selection of grilled meats). The fish stew was nice, plenty of it and very filling. The grilled meats was nice but not enough of it given the price paid. We had desserts; Amaretto e Angelo Rujo (a small ameretto biscuit with a smaller than small glass of red wine) and Torta Pardula (Sardinia Cake). Service was slow and we were there for around 2 hours. We had one beer and one aperol spritz. We paid for the bill without a receipt, as one wasn't offered and the waitress read it from her tablet, confirming what we had and the price. When I got home I thought it was more expensive than what I initially thought, so I looked at the menu online, added up what we ordered and confirmed the prices of the drinks via email. We were overcharged by £5. When I emailed to discuss this, I was told it might be the service charge, which apparently they charged us a lower percent for, however we were never made aware of there being a service charge and how much it was. Service charge is optional and we were not given the option to take it off and leave our own tip. I found the prices expensive for the food you're getting and felt hard done by by charging us £5 service, without telling us and not being able to confirm how much service percent you charged us. Sadly, we won't be visiting again.

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Catherine . 2024-07-06

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Such amazing food! The lemon lamb and boar ragu was amazing, the service was super attentive, the decor is so lovely ( will defo take inspiration for my dining room!) just a shame that more people don’t know about it as it would have such a great buzz with a few more tables filled! Loved loved loved it though, thanks for a lovely evening!

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grace glover . 2024-07-05

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Tasty dishes,home made food, Excellent service.definitly going back again. Highly recommend!..

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David gentil . 2024-06-30

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We had an absolutely superb Sunday lunch with friends. It wasn't conventional meat and two veg so we enjoyed our experience more. Atmosphere is lovely and service great. Could happily while away more time here.

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stbell13 . 2024-06-23

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We have eaten twice at Ancient Grains; once on a Saturday and once on a Sunday. Both days had an excellent menu and the food tasted delicious - so full of flavour. It's also important to note we were made to feel very welcome. The atmosphere and style of the restaurant is relaxing and the wine list is a joy - so many new grapes to discover. We are definitely going back.

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j t . 2024-06-21

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A wonderful restaurant. Authentic tasty food and great service. Thanks for fitting us in! We had a special time.

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Nick James . 2024-06-19

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This was our first, much anticipated visit and we were delighted! We had a wonderful relaxed lunch, delicious authentic food and really great Sardinian wines - we had both reds and a white - beautifully served in lovely glasses. We pre-ordered which made life very easy for us and the whole experience ran smoothly. Carla was amazing, so in tune with all the guests and accommodating of our doggie. We loved the detail of the table water served in a pretty decanter and was cold and delicious. Great coffee too! We will be back! Thank you Carla and Chef 💕

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Melgreenwood . 2024-06-16

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Another fantastic meal at Ancient Grains. Authentic, delicious food as always. My adult son who is a pescatarian was suitably impressed by his swordfish starter and fish stew and found it full of flavour and plentiful. All 3 of us very much enjoyed our food. This restaurant is a firm favourite of ours and we always take visiting friends who always request a return to Ancient Grains upon their next visit. Thankyou Carla and Davide for a truly unique meal in Eastbourne.

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KAREN BARRITT . 2024-06-10

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Consistently very good tasting, authentic food. Always a delight to go there. Carla is lovely and very good at explaining the menu as many dishes you wouldn't find in chain restaurants. Visiting friends also very much enjoy the experience and food of this wonderful Sardinian restaurant.

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Chris B . 2024-06-10

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I don't understand the positive reviews of this place. The Ambiance is very nice. The food was sadly mediocre. The starter potato pie was the only nice dish we had. The sausage and lamb were extremely dry and not up to our expectations and the pasta was sadly overcooked. After voicing our opinion on the very dry sausage we were immediately called " the most rude customers". I would not recommend this place.

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Tamara M . 2024-06-08

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Consistently one of the best restaurants for miles around. If you can only visit one restaurant in Eastbourne, make sure it’s this one. Great food, great wine and attentive sevice. We had beef tartare and the meat platter for starters, then beef ragu and the fish stew. The beef tartare was delicious and well balanced. The platter portion was very generous and includes a variety of cured meats, cheeses, pickled peppers (best thing on the plate) and truffle honey. The mains were even better. The beef ragu is accompanied by hand-rolled, home made pasta that was prepared to perfection. The fish stew was out of this world; beautifully fresh with a wonderful depth. We eagerly await our next visit.

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John Haynes . 2024-06-08

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Absolutely wonderful meal with authentic flavours, great ambience and warm service. Highly recommended - a true gem!

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Beatriz Mickle . 2024-06-08

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The food was excellent! Service was great but there are only two of them so when the restaurant git busy you had to wait a bit for your dessert. I pre-ordered so had access to a larger menu. I'd never done that before but it's a good idea.

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Ruth Hall . 2024-06-01

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High recommended this restaurant. Great experience, food was amazing, authentic sardinian plates. Beautiful atmosphere and amazing service. I will definitely come again

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sara pozzan . 2024-05-26

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We just loved the authentic, scrumptious food and warm service. It's a pleasure to find a Sardinian restaurant with food prepared with love. We will definitely be coming again.

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Mark Aber . 2024-05-22

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My cousin Azita and Clive took us there for dinner - absolutely love the place!!! Great food (I had the mix meats - beautifully cooked with a tasty gravy) and such friendly service - I particularly liked the attention to detail, decanter water jug and lovely interior ambience - highly recommended!!

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Anthony Cullen . 2024-05-19

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The food was delicious, as always, and we were made to feel so welcome. We will be back again soon!

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Claire Edwards . 2024-05-13

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Absolutely amazing traditional Sardinian food and a lovely place for lunch, dinner or a drink! Highly recommend. Only a stroll away from the Hollywell beach ❤️

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GOSIA Pollard . 2024-05-13

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Chef Davide and his wife Carla moved to the UK in 2015, having run a successful vegan restaurant in their native Sardinia for many years, and opened Ancient Grains in the popular Meads Village in Eastbourne a few years ago. The restaurant has proved very successful, serving traditional, and rather delicious Sardinian dishes. Following a recent refurbishment the restaurant has just re-opened from Thurs-Sun, and the really good news is that Sardinian Sunday roasts are now on the menu for the first time! Between us, we had roast lamb, pork, and chicken, all beautifully cooked and wonderfully tender, having been thoroughly marinated beforehand. Instead of the traditional English accompaniments of greens and Yorkshire pudding, was a mixture of red peppers and chicory, alongside potatoes and carrots. Homemade garlic toast was an interesting addition. So, if you fancy Sunday lunch with a difference, why not give it a try. For dessert we had a dark orange truffle with cashew nuts, maple syrup and orange zest, served with homemade vanilla ice cream: vegan, gluten-free, and delicious! On other days, the restaurant offers a walk-in menu, or for those who book in advance, a more extensive pre-order menu. The pasta dishes are particularly good, with the pasta made on site, including a gluten-free option, which is very welcome.

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David Bauckham . 2024-04-28

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Pretty place not alot of atmosphere.

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Mindy Amos . 2024-04-05

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Delicious Sardinian cuisine! I’m really impressed with their fish stew. ❤️

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Simone Aresu . 2024-04-05

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We enjoyed a 'fish taster menu'. The food was stunning. Brilliant value. An amazing trio of musicians. We couldn't have asked for a better evening. Thank you Carla and Davide

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Wendy Wyatt . 2024-03-29

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Met friends for breakfast our first time their second. Lovely peaceful restaurant. All 4 breakfasts were delicious, service was excellent and ambience perfect.

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David Taylor . 2024-03-13

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What a charming offer.Imane,the waitress,is lovely as isxthexowner. The coffee cake was fantastic The decor utterly charming Thoroughly recommend

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Pamela Munday -Chanin . 2024-03-11

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Just a wonderful dining experience, with a home-cooked feel and such friendly, attentive service. Book in advance to get a more extensive menu with some really unusual and authentic Sardinian delights.

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Will Sumsuch . 2024-03-11

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Great menu, cosy surroundings and lovely service.

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Mike Fairbrass . 2024-03-03

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My goodness this is a very very good restaurant. The fish stew in particular was just stupendous but everyone’s food was delicious, authentic and beautifully cooked. I will definitely come again,

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Graham F . 2024-03-02

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This was a superb find - the food including the fish is very fresh and extremely good quality. We walked in and had kind prawn linguine and ravioli - both Sardinian classics and totally delicious. We had the squid and aubergine to start. The restaurant also has a pre-order menu full of the most delicious fish. Next time we are going to do that! Lovely family run, restaurant that is the absolute star of Eastbourne

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Jamie Burton . 2024-01-21

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We had dinner here and I can’t recommend it enough. A lovely family run restaurant with traditional Sicilian recipes, excellent wine and a very cosy atmosphere. A wonderful surprise in Eastbourne’s otherwise rather predictable dining scene !

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Agathe Derain . 2024-01-21

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Arrived just before closing for lunch and they stayed open to serve us the most delicious freshly made pasta dishes and amazing desert. One of best meals we have had in UK by far and highly recommend it

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Paul Stephen . 2024-01-07

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Last night was the third evening that we have eaten at Ancient Grains and each time we have had a delightful time at this cosy family run restaurant. Wonderful Sardinian food. Also excellent, friendly service, particularly from Carla. The zuppe di pesce is exceptional, a generous portion of perfectly cooked fish, prawns and other shellfish in a perfectly seasoned and very tasty soup. All the fresh pasta dishes we have tried have been incredibly good (including those with lamb and wild boar) as are all the other Sardinian dishes we have tried so far. It is a cuisine I hadn't tried before going to Ancient Grains, but think Italian with some really interesting and creative twists. Clearly the owners take great care in sourcing excellent ingredients and the quality of food preparation and presentation is extremely high. Some very nice wines too. Lovely relaxed and friendly atmosphere and superb choice of background jazz too, at a volume that doesn't get in the way of conversation. As one of our friends rightly said, this place is "a little gem". Anyone trying Ancient Grains will not be disappointed. Also a great choice in the daytime - one of the best English breakfasts in Eastbourne and very good for lunch, but for me it is in the evening that this place comes into its own.

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C G . 2023-12-11

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Tried Sardinian side of the lunch menu for the first time and it was great so we're going back soon

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Martin Radford . 2023-11-25

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Warm and cosy restaurant with great service. Wonderful authentic Sardinian food, portions are generous and taste is amazing. The best restaurant in Eastbourne! We will come back!

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Gabriela Šedivá . 2023-11-24

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Following on from our wonderful seafood food and music night at Ancient Grain we had another memorable meal, our food choices taken from the pre order menu. The seafood stew was incredible, the restaurant only uses the freshest of seafood and the taste was better than any bouillabaisse we have experienced in France. We had eaten the seafood risotto previously and again it lived up to our expectations. The atmosphere and service are always exceptional and Davide and Carla should be congratulated on creating a unique dining experience and one that is superior to any other in Eastbourne.

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review269 . 2023-10-30

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This is such a lovely place and the food quite wonderful. Authentic Sardinian dishes. I hesitate to recommend it as don't want to find I won't be able to get a table, but can't not. Would highly recommend a visit

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Gill 31 . 2023-09-29

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Carla was absolutely charming and so attentive. We had the seafood risotto which was gorgeous. I wished we lived closer to be able to go again soon. If you haven’t been I can’t recommend Ancient Grains more highly. High class food in a relaxed setting.

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Madeline Christey . 2023-09-24

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Wonderful Scardinian trattoria serving a limited range of lovingly cooked food, home made cakes and ice cream and stunning wines.

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Hugh Davie . 2023-09-19

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Fantastic authentic Sardinian dining. Relaxed atmosphere with a family run feel. Absolutely delicious food and great advice on meal selection

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finnq2019 . 2023-09-15

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Firstly, this is an amazing place during the day - food as well as ambience. But nothing fully prepared me for just how amazing the Sardinian evening would be. I had heard the food is wonderful but my goodness it was beyond my expectations. The flavours were full of depth and you could feel the passion and care that had gone into the preparation. The service was exceptional too. Sadly their next two themed Thursday’s are already fully booked but we are definitely including Friday and Saturday nights at Ancient Grains on our “must go” to places to eat. So looking forward to working my way through the menu! Thank you all.

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EnjoyLifeAZ . 2023-09-11

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Lovely place, lovely food, lovely staff.

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Graham . 2023-09-09

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The first thing to say is that the food is excellent with tasty, well-spiced dishes. It is freshly cooked and you are asked to order the special dishes in advance. Because of that you need time. So it is not a fast-food place (which is meant as a compliment!) There is a genuine Sardinian atmosphere and flavour. We found the service friendly and obliging. Ancient Grains is not cheap but very good value for money. We’ll go again.

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Ian2109 . 2023-08-08

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Lovely place with extremely delicious food, like you will find nowhere else in Eastbourne. Everything is freshly prepared with quality ingredients and according to traditional Sardinian recipes. I really appreciated the choice to serve only authentic regional cuisine. The atmosphere is very pleasant and cozy and Carla, the owner, is very kind. We will certainly be back!

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giulia valentini . 2023-08-05

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Amazing food. Had the Sardinian omelette, which was delicious. Fresh ingredients and wonderful coffee. They do a good full English breakfast / brunch too

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Alexandra Sugden . 2023-07-26

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A little gem tucked in Meads high street. Booking is a must as limited seating. You must pre order your dishes. The photos do not do the food justice, fresh fish and very flavourful. You certainly do not feel rushed and always good to hear Italian speakers dining in a Sardinian restaurant. Throughly recommended a visit.

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Steve Owen . 2023-07-23

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Simply fabulous Sardinian food at its best.Lovely host and great service. A true pleasure to dine there.

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yaopasha . 2023-07-22

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Simply exquisite Sardinian food at its best bursting with authentic flavours. Perfect host and service, you won’t be disappointed!

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yao66 . 2023-07-22

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As a party of six, we had a truly exceptional dinner at Ancient Grains last Saturday evening. The restaurant is small and intimate with an enchanting rustic feel that transports to you to Sardinia, where the owners hail from. You are invited to pre-order from the menu a few days in advance which offers a good selection of starters and main courses, with vegetarians well catered for. The quality of the food was exceptional, with a great fish, seafood and pasta selection in particular, and although none of us had been to Sardinia, it left us all with the impression that it was wonderfully authentic. The food and wines were very reasonably priced and the atmosphere was intimate but not stuffy, with jazz music playing quietly in the background. Carla looked after us so well and we were introduced to her husband the chef,who was only too happy to talk us through the tradional Sardinian cuisine. If you are looking for a unique dining experience in Eastbourne you will find nowhere better.

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AndyfromEastbourne . 2023-07-17

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As a party of six, we had a truly exceptional dinner at Ancient Grains last Saturday evening. The restaurant is small and intimate with an enchanting rustic feel that transports to you to Sardinia, where the owners hail from. You are invited to pre-order from the menu a few days in advance which offers a good selection of starters and main courses, with vegetarians well catered for. The quality of the food was exceptional, with a great fish, seafood and pasta selection in particular, and although none of us had been to Sardinia, it left us all with the impression that it was wonderfully authentic. The food and wines were very reasonably priced and the atmosphere was intimate but not stuffy, with jazz music playing quietly in the background. Carla looked after us so well and we were introduced to her husband the chef,who was only too happy to talk us through the tradional Sardinian cuisine. If you are looking for a unique dining experience in Eastbourne you will find nowhere better.

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andrew leaper . 2023-07-17

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Full English breakfast was wonderful 😋

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Debbie Stevens . 2023-07-13

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At real treasure, a hidden gem of Meads village. Authentic, home cooked Sardinian food served with love.

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Jonathan Heeb . 2023-07-08

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We were recommended to Ancient Grains by an Italian friend who suggested this was the best 'Italian' restaurant in Eastbourne, and apologies to the wonderful owners being more specific it's Sardinian. After yesterday's lunch I would have to agree. The food is cooked to order which can take longer than usual but the wait is worth it. At last we have a restaurant to take friends and visitors to in Eastbourne I'm only sorry I didn't discover it sooner.

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Neil . 2023-07-05

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This cafe serves great coffee and the kind of food you’d expect to find in a really top class restaurant. The Sardinian couple running this place clearly understand flavour, know how to cook and execute every dish to perfection. Melanzane with Sardinian crisp bread was delicately flavoured and seasoned, as was the mackerel with a perfect balance of flavours. Pastas were all home made. The agnelottos was a standout with ricotta and spinach stuffed inside complemented by a sage butter. Mini gnocchi with sausage was gently flavoured with saffron and tomato and the toasted frageole with mussels and clams was hearty but delicately flavoured. We finished with homemade gelato and a dark chocolate and orange truffle. This cafe is a reason to visit Eastbourne. Find a reason to go!

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Fiona H . 2023-07-04

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My wife and I have visited this little gem of a café/restaurant in Eastbourne’s Meads for brunch on a number of occasions, but this was the first time we had booked for dinner, which is (I think) only served on Friday and Saturday evenings. It is very small with a nice ambiance: William Morris wallpaper and Jazz playing in the background (there is even an old radiogram playing during the day). For dinner booking is essential really, although we did spot a couple who got lucky. The menu is traditionally Sardinian and best described as ‘no frills rustic’ cuisine. It’s delicious. There is a small a la carte menu, but also a more extensive one from which diners can choose in advance, with the dishes cooked to order. It makes the experience more special. Carla and her staff are lovely and we certainly didn’t feel at all rushed. For starters we ordered gluten-free Calamaratti fritti (deep fried squid seasoned with salt and lemon); Su Telleri Casu (a very generous platter of Sardinian bread, crudités and cheeses); and Pecorino arrosto (Sardinian pecorino cheese on sourdough bread). Mains were Zuppa du Pesce Casteddaia (a very hearty fish stew from Cagliari); and Malloreddus Alla Campidenese, which is Sardinian sausage and homemade pasta … the homemade gluten-free pasta is very good, the sausage is very tasty, and the ragu was the best I’d tasted since I ate in Bologna! Our son had the vegetarian version and was very impressed. Well worth visiting for a special occasion. Not the cheapest but also not the most expensive meal I’ve eaten. Well worth it and I doubt you’ll be disappointed.

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David B . 2023-07-03

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This is a beautiful, truly authentic Sardinian restaurant serving mouth-watering Italian cuisine with a home-cooked feel. The family who run this place are beyond charming, Carla looked after us so well: expect relaxed, laid-back service. We have Italian heritage in our family and we really know and love our Italian food…we all agreed that this was reminiscent of the best restaurants we’ve been to in Sardinia and mainland Italy! I am only sad that we aren’t local so can’t enjoy this place all the time…grazie mille Carla e famiglia!

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fassyt . 2023-07-01

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Fantastico! Lovely relaxed place and superb food. Interesting and ambitious cooking and great to have this in Eastbourne. Will be back. Thank you Carla and team.

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emsees . 2023-06-30

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This is a real hidden treasure, sardinian food cooked beautifully. Lovely relaxed atmosphere, its like being in an italian home. The food is probably the best I have had anywhere in Eastbourne. This now rates at the top of my list of places to eat, you really should give it a try.

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Jerry M . 2023-06-24

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This is an absolute gem, The service, atmosphere and food were all outstanding. The food is the best I have had anywhere in Eastbourne, very authentic Sardinian food and wine. I would very much recommend a visit for a lovely evening with the best home cooked food.

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Colin Tibbles . 2023-06-24

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We had a lovely celebratory meal at Ancient Grains. The service was attentive and excellent, the food was traditional and delicious, we will be back again!

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Imogen Birch . 2023-06-20

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10/10 Very good experience, friendly service, delicious food and welcoming atmosphere. Well recommended.

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Lord of the Man... E . 2023-06-17

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What a find! We chose this as they offered gluten free options as one of our party is celiac. We pre-ordered in advance and we were not disappointed! The food was fresh, beautifully presented and absolutely delicious- everything made with love and attention. The restaurant is small and quirky and feels very personal. We will be back - it was so refreshing to find a restaurant that offered gluten free pasta and calamari (and even the bread) Thank you Carla 😊

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Carol Tomsett . 2023-06-11

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This is an amazing restaurant! Run by a lovely Sardinian couple whose passion and expertise offers the most incredible dishes. All freshly prepared, amazing flavours and superbly cooked - close your eyes and you could be in a Sardinian restaurant on holiday! Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, you won’t be disappointed. We like the Jane breakfast and the fish stew for dinner, and the Verdicchio wine - delicious. Lovely ambience and if busy, there is a lovely little courtyard in the back. Would highly recommend.

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20140930rmv . 2023-06-03

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The place is a hidden gem ! Food is so fresh it melts in your mouth ! Fresh pasta just like my mum used to make ! Delicious! Apple cake so lovely with a bit of home made ice cream ! Wow wow so well done guys !

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Mona Lisa Lisa Mona . 2023-05-31

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The food is amazing and the owners very lovely! Nice people for sure! Tipical and delicious sardinian food! Thanks ancient grains

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Carla Collu . 2023-05-31

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We pre-ordered our meal. The food was fantastic, really authentic. Fresh fish, great risotto prepared from scratch to the highest standard. The desserts were home made and delicious. The wine was Sardinian and really good. The owners are passionate about food and sourcing the best ingredients. I will definitely be going back for dinner many times and I will try the lunchtime menu as well. Great service and ambience. A real gem.

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Giuliana Ferri . 2023-05-28

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We’ve visited Ancient Grains several times in the past for brunch and coffee and have never been disappointed. A really lovely place to visit, with super friendly and helpful staff. Today I decided to sample the lunch menu. I opted for the Campidanese: homemade Malloreddus pasta in a Sandinian sausage ragù, cooked in a rich saffron flavoured tomato sauce. It was absolutely delicious as my clean plate proves! As someone who is gluten intolerant I throughly recommend the homemade GF pasta!! Thank you Carla and your team. We’ll be back for more.

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Carina Bauckham . 2023-05-19

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We went for the Sardinian special evening. Food was superb, chose the house wines which were very good and a delicious limoncello drink was served at the end of the meal. Food was typically Sardinian and absolutely delicious. Thank you.

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Sharon Beresford . 2023-05-10

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Me and my partner are down in Eastbourne visiting family and decided to go out for lunch. Found this little gem by accident and we ordered the Italian Carbonara and Gamberi & Zucchine. Both were absolutely lovely dishes, filled with flavour and perfectly cooked pasta. We are already talking about going back, maybe for an evening meal this time.

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T J . 2023-05-05

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Wonderful Sardinian experience. Food was top, service couldn't have been better and such good value too. Went for dinner and it surpassed all expectations. Wonderful visit.

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Maxwell B . 2023-05-02

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Fabulous food created on site with real passion and care. I had their amazing hand made gluten free pasta with sardinian sausage and their sardinian starters and deserts which were amazing. Will definitely be going back to try their fish platters which look amazing. Thank you for a great experience.

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Wayne Manning . 2023-03-31

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I spotted this restaurant as it popped up on Facebook and saw they did a fish platter, so I decided to treat my mum. Omg the food was amazing....so fresh and full of flavour, never had fish like it. The wine went perfectly 😊 we had such a lovely evening and the host was lovely. They do a meat feast as well so we will be returning with our husbands very soon!

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Emma Mcmillan . 2023-03-27

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Beautiful place run by lovely people, family run restaurant poured their hearts into the business to provide great service and excellent food

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Steve Carey (Stevio) . 2023-03-08

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Nice and friendly customer service. Pleasant atmosphere. Very tasty vegan food. Would definitely recommend and will be returning at some point!

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josh hendriks . 2023-02-15

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Meads, Sardinia! Exceptional food and warmth. We had the meat and cheese platter to start with and that sheep ham is from another planet! And then fish soup and lemon lamb as mains and we couldn't be happier! Will definitely be back to taste more family recipes 🙂

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robertocV2820CH . 2023-02-12

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Locale di buon gusto estetico e culinario e molta cortesia

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Giuseppina Marrocu . 2023-01-24

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We ate Dinner here for an early January birthday. After a very warm welcome we were served an excellent, authentic Sardinian meal full of flavour. The ambience was cosy and friendly and we were transported to Sardinia for the evening! We were asked to pre...

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sylviar47 . 2023-01-08

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Wonderful authentic Italian cuisine reminiscent of mountain food in ski resorts Lovely wine complimenting food Great value for money Will return soon

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ianmR5343ZB . 2022-11-26

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The food and atmosphere were both outstanding - one of the best breakfasts I had in a very long time. The service was on point too

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Mario Vintila . 2022-11-26

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Wow. I was welcomed with a friendly smile. The service was attentive and timely. Best breakfast I've ever paid for. Ordered partly because of the name, Jane! Everything was fresh, ingredients perfectly balanced. Oat milk latte hot and wet (not much foam) just as I ordered it. Put Ancient Grains on your list to visit ✨️

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Jane . 2022-11-22

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We have now dined in this restaurant 3 times and have booked our 4th.The food is divine and so different from other restaurants in Eastbourne.You almost feel as though you have a private dining experience here.There are only a few tables so you do not feel cramped or overlooked as you dine.The service is impeccable.Just the right amount of interaction.The time between courses is also perfect what more can I say.Everyone MUST dine here at least once,I promise once you have you will not be keen to venture elsewhere.Top marks for everyone who contributes to this fabulous restaurant.Decor designer/chef/waitresses/washeruppers etc etc.We love you and have told you on a couple of occasions you are the best and our favourite eating out experience. We always have the Fish gourmet Banquet,it is perfection itself. So looking forward to dining with you again. Thank you.

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Kerry Ripley . 2022-10-04

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A completely wonderful experience. Superbly cooked Sardinian food where, genuinely, you will get taste and texture like you have never experienced. I managed three courses, but only just. The main was filling and I made a big assault on the flatbread. Dessert was worth the...

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Mike S . 2022-09-13

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A completely wonderful experience. Superbly cooked Sardinian food where, genuinely, you will get taste and texture like you have never experienced. Short but interesting wine and beer selection. Staff could not be better.

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Mike Siggins . 2022-09-10

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A lovely little restaurant/cafe that does teas and also opens on Fri/Sat evenings for dinner. Sardinian food lovingly cooked. My only criticism is the portions were too large ! Definitely worth a visit.

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Tess Cherrill . 2022-08-07

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Wonderful Sardinian hospitality with the best pasta in Eastbourne. Will definitely be back. Lovely rear terrace

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Peter Schmitz . 2022-07-31

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I'd highly recommend. Serves authentic, rustic style Sardinian food, each dish clearly prepared with love and attention. The fact that you need to select from menu in advance bears testament to this. We had the mackerel and the huss starters, the boar stew and the lamb rack with lemon sauce, and the honey/cheese pie and the cake for dessert. All excellent, and generous portions too. Restaurant itself has a lovely ambience. Our meal here was the high point of a lovely holiday in Eastbourne . . .

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Bernard Bulaitis . 2022-07-31

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