Bayleaf in Brighton and Hove

Had a wonderful anniversary meal here on Saturday pre-theatre. Absolutely gorgeous food for a reasonable price and lovely people. Fast service too when we said we had theatre tickets. Thanks so much.

I had a takeaway through Ubur. Unfortunately, the food was nothing special and very pricey. This is the first and most likely the last time I will be ordering from this place.

Amazing food! My new favourite restaurant! Delivery was really efficient too. I’d recommend!

Visited Brighton for a few days and found Bayleaf on Trip Adviser. The quality was excellent and the portion size huge!

One of the best Indian restaurants we have ever been to. Even now months later we keep talking about it! Service was also really friendly and quick. We are coming back in December and will definitely be visiting again!

Amazing food and amazing service. Highly recommend. Waiter was amazing and toned down the spice level of my wife’s dish. Everything we had was perfect.

The concoction of their beautiful biriyani mixed with any variation of their curries is incredible. I’ve been here multiple times and couldn’t recommend it anymore. Definitely coming back soon. Especially for their fresh, fluffy naan.

Bayleaf is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, the warm ambiance and friendly staff make you feel right at home. The menu offers a fantastic variety of authentic Indian dishes, and everything we tried was bursting with flavor. I will definitely be coming back

Perfect Indian food , me and my husband went here on Saturday we didn’t book and they fitted us in, such friendly stuff and couldn’t do enough for us will definitely be back. Highly recommend

Fantastic food and service. This place has become my regularly weekly go to!

Bayleaf is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, the warm ambiance and friendly staff make you feel right at home. The menu offers a fantastic variety of authentic Indian dishes, and everything we tried was bursting with flavor. Will definitely be coming back!

One of the best Indians I’ve had for sure. Everything about this place was wow from the food to the service ! Will definitely be going again

Fabulous place for a lovely curry. The staff are brilliant, quick to help with charisma and politeness. Fully recommend.

Bought a take away and food was fantastic but the service last night was second to none. Such really nice people 23/10/24 18:30

Bayleaf offers a wonderful dining experience with its rich, authentic Indian flavors. The lamb curry was tender and perfectly spiced, while the garlic naan was a delightful complement. The cozy atmosphere and friendly service made for a lovely evening. Highly recommend!

Had a great meal out, great food and service. Big thanks to Rafi for looking after us.

Haven’t had service as good as this in a restaurant in a long time - Immediately very welcoming, went out of their way to make us comfortable - Food was also super delicious and fresh. Credit to Al our server who made the whole experience such a pleasure. Thanks guys will be returning soon

One of the worst Indian food I ever had in Brighton.. Its tailor made for British people. No spice, nothing. Even vindaloo was so blunt. Garlic naan looked like a garlic bread. Wasted 90£ tonight !! Regret it badly.

Really enjoyed the Bayleaf. Staff were attentive, professional and friendly. Decor had character and the place had a good vibe and atmosphere. Food was brilliant. Would definitely recommend.

Ordered 2 butter chickens, portion sizes good, but both dishes we bland, tasteless and resembled nothing what a, butter chicken does, watery and horrible. Really dissapointed considering it was over £40

Great Indian restaurant, great food, excellent service, will come again

Myself and my partner came for a spontaneous meal after a long journey. We was served by a gent called Shafi who took care of us, his customer service was excellent. The food was beautiful and atmosphere was lovely too. We will return when we visit Brighton again next year 100% recommend!

Fabulous restaurant, good food, lovely staff

Absolutely first class food so happy and can't wait to order again 🙌

This lovely Indian restaurant is open for lunch and all through the day. We go often and like it so much that we had our wedding reception in there! They even grow the chillies they use in the restaurant. We use both the dine in and takeaway services both are excellent.

We went to the Bayleaf because of it's (almost) 5 star Trip Advisor rating, so were expecting good food, with excellent flavours an textures. Nice atmosphere, lots of customers, plenty of seating, so we were looking forward to trying this highly rated restaurant. The staff could not have been nicer, friendlier or more attentive, it was the food that let this place down. I L-O-V-E Dal, it is one of my favourite Indian dishes so ordered the Takha Dal (lentils with spices and herbs) as sook as I spotted it on the menu. Unfortunately this was not a good choice, it was incredibly bland, an sloppy, (it tasted like it could have come out of a can) certainly nothing about it said fresh or home made. No flavour at all. He ordered the Chicken Dupiaza (A medium dish prepared with chopped onions, tomatoes, green peppers, ginger, garlic and fresh coriander) and said similar, mushy, flavourless and did not have any texture at all. I liked the Nan - he didn't saying it was too doughy. The Chicken Tikka was ok. Enough of it, cooked well, and was tender, it came with a side garnish and the same sauce on the side that came with the papadom's. At over £60 for the two of us, I would not go here again. Expensive and underwhelming food unfortunately.

Amazing food, super friendly and accommodating staff (especially Rafi). Would strongly recommend

ridiculously quick but so good. worth paying the premium.

Disappointing taste and over priced. Did not taste authentic as too sweet. We ordered two types of lamb curries and a majority was still left over. We left the restaurant hungry! Servers were very friendly.

Excellent friendly staff lovely food

Visited again, this time with friends as we had received excellent food and customer service previously. We were not disappointed,as we received excellent service and food once again. So tasty! The staff and manager particularly Rafe was excellent, friendly, chatty and attentive. Highly recommend this restaurant. Great value for money, lovely surroundings and atmosphere.

The best Indian restaurant in Brighton. The vegetarian dishes are really tasty and the portions are a great size.

Top notch. Great food, the Karahi was brilliant as was the salmon starter. Recommended!

Pleasant atmosphere, very attentive and extremely friendly staff, great food. Especially the sauces and the lassis are a dream!

The best curry restaurant in Brighton, if not the UK.

Food was strictly ok, quantities were small and in that context highly overpriced. I do not think this is an authentic Indian restaurant, but an Indian restaurant ran by Bangladeshi staff. Seating was bit cramped for a large group as well. We did not have a booking(friend had called earlier but was told it is walk-in). When we arrived, we were told it is minimum £20 spend or else we don’t get a place. I do not appreciate when restaurant owners treat Indians as second class citizens and think we are not going to spend.

Food was just as good as any other indian restaurants nothing special or unique taste. The staff are just not so attentive or knowledgeable and also don’t have hospitality. Just a casual restaurant order your food,eat,pay and leave. Also of all the places i have visited the priced seems a bit high even for the inflation it’s not justified. The sides are almost near the price for mains.

Excellent place to eat! Went with my cousin and very much enjoyed the meal! We went there in Ramadhan and the owner recognised us straight away! Very good ambience! Excellent service! Very tasty food! Ordered: King Prawn Bhuna Lamb Korai Spicy Butter Chicken Tadka Daal 2 Pilau Rice 2 Butter Naan Ended nicely with Fantastica Ice Cream Would definitely recommend and will visit again

A bit expensive. Food is good. I didn’t enjoy any of the sauces but I guess that’s a personal preference. The restaurant looks nice and well decorated. Would come back to try a different dish as they have many options to choose from.

Wonderful authentic indian food. Excellent service. A sure winner if you love indian food. Will definetely come back next time I visit Brighton.

Food price is very high and portion is not fair . Quantity is not enough for an adult. Dishes was not an authentic Indian. Veey bad experience.

Very tasty dishes, very friendly staff. We had the chicken Naga burgh, very succulent chicken.

Ordered from Uber eats, all foot items were stale. Don't recommend this restaurant. One hour after eating few bites, I am having gastric pain.

Traditional (British style) Indian restaurant. Vegetarian takeaways are good, staff friendly and helpful.

Best indian food I’ve had since living in Bombay 8 years ago

Really expensive for the quality they offer. I got a takeaway (for same price). You can see the state of the salad.

Service was nice, and wine was good, but food was excellent . Lovely curries, with freshly made naan, Couldn't have been any better.

It’s a terrible experience I had ever. Food price high but food extremely small quantity even it’s not not for one adult as well. For babies there food quantity okay but not for adults. It’s a joke we pay more and we can’t get our full one person. Please before we go have a look carefully

Hi all , Firstly that was not authentic Indian place. I had most terrible experience at sky high price. The lack of quality in the dishes such as Taste , freshness and portion is not fair at all specially on name of Indian restaurant . There is big mismatch btw quality of food , the high prices & disappointing food quality. I am just trying to help people to make an informed decision whether or not to give that place a visit . Highly disappointed : (

My family and I went here for the first time and this was easily one of the best curries we’ve had! (I had lamb rogan) Everything was delicious and fresh. Portions were just right leaving us full and satisfied. Servers were very friendly! The place is very colourful and clean. Would recommend!!

The food tasted like they reheated old food. It was oily and not authentic. Even the portion was extremely small. Would not recommend.

We had a delicious meal here. The service is fast and friendly. The portions are generous. And the food is on the table quickly.

This is not an Indian authentic restaurant .

Excellent service and food. Staff friendly and we went as another couple had already informed us of the quality of the restaurant. Recommended

Good and tasty food. Great customer service from the staff.

went in with my partner, amazing curry, perfect spice and amazing service - will be returning

curry was cold and naan bread was super soggy

The food was not ground breaking but good enough. The service was poor, the waiter even charged us for the beer he spilt on my friend… a very disappointing experience.

Exceptionally friendly staff made our visit here very enjoyable. Some of the dishes seem a bit heavy on the cream for my taste so I wouldn’t order those again, but the rest were very enjoyable and I would come back. The mirrored walls in the interior make this a nice airy place to eat.

Close to the seafront a warm welcome as you enter. First class friendly service, food outstanding at a reasonable price

Great food, great service, highly recommended.

no rice delivered with meals £12 per meal was cold an nor a meal without the rice. sauce was very watery. nit nice at al

Fantastic place. The staff are lovely and welcoming. The food is very fresh and flavoursome. I highly recommend.

The food is average, we have eaten much better in many other Indian restaurants, ands it’s overpriced. They will also try to scam you into paying something you didn’t order, so be aware!

I was expecting that a restaurant that has been in Brighton for so long was decent. Guau!! I couldn't be more wrong. We went to have a quick dinner and well... We left almost everything on the plate and had to go to Subway. It was so bad that it was comical, the waiters didn't even ask how was the food, why we left everything on the plates and asking for the bill after 5 minutes of getting the food, they didn't even make eye contact... I am not sure who are the other people in the comments stating the food is fantastic, but either we have been in a different restaurant or it was just the plates that we ordered.

Best Indian I've ever had beautiful food staff really friendly especially the one son he stood there talking to us the whole time on both nights we went in, we have tried finding a Indian restaurant since we have been back home in Worcester and we are struggling to find one where we can compare the quality and taste of the food and so far have come to a dead end and can't wait to come back to Brighton to sample the food once again and the service.

Our first visit and won’t be our last. A very warm welcome from the staff. Great location with views of the sea from some tables. A very pleasant environment. Excellent food with plenty of choice. Presented well and piping hot. Spice levels were just right. Nice house white wine.Overall a 10 out of 10.

Food was great,would definitely recommend

We had a walk in meal and it was one of the best currys ever. The staff were delightful and very welcoming. Highly recommended.

Difficult to see the ingredients in the oil. Food poor and swimming in oil, most of which had to be poured down the sink to get to the 'food' - just horrible.

Food, drinks and service all superb. I wish I live closer than I do - I'm in Oxford. May make a special trip to Brighton to dine with you again. Even my lactic intolerant daughter found an Aubergine dish which she said was excellent, rare praise there!

I found the Bayleaf on Tripadvisor. Pretty central and a short walk from our hotel. The food was excellent, and the atmosphere was good with some enigmatic decor - not like the standard Indian restaurant. Would definitely eat here again.

Whilst visiting family in Brighton my Brother took me here and I must say the food was the nicest Indian cuisine I've tasted in a while, which was complimented by immpecable service, I will most certainly be going back on my next visit to Brighton, it was a culinary delight, Nice one The Bay leaf.

Tasteless. No flavour. Keema nan tasted and looked like it just had plain mince in it. When I stirred my bland curry suddenly there was a taste of chilli as though that was dumped in the bottom of the bowl and the tasteless generic chicken stew ( probably used for all dishes) dumped on top. Surfaces were sticky back of the door filthy as were the toilets which stank of dirt and grime. Pushy staff.

"A Taste of Authentic India" Unmatched flavors and warmth at this hidden gem! The service outshines even the exquisitely spiced dishes. Truly a top-notch dining experience.

As a solo diner, I’ve faced all kinds of experiences, here was one of the best. Felt incredibly welcomed and comfortable. Cozy ambience paired with attentive service made my meal feel like a personal retreat. 100% coming back

Best curry I’ve ever had, yes it’s a bit more pricey than normal but it’s 100% worth it. Been here three times and I’ve been blown away every time.

Friends and I ordered a takeaway from Bayleaf in Brighton after seeing all those 5-star reviews, but honestly, it was a letdown. Everything tasted pretty much the same – overcooked, too salty and just didn’t seem fresh at all. Really wanted to like it, but it didn’t live up to the hype at all. Just a heads up to anyone thinking of trying it out, it might not be all it's cracked up to be. Makes you wonder if all those glowing reviews are legit, doesn’t it? I've just scanned their recent reviews, and I can see repeated titles and very similar wording. TripAdvisor should investigate this.

Amazing food, atmosphere and great staff. Very authentic flavours! Scrumptious food and amazing vibe! Will definitely be back

Amazing food and amazing staff. Best Indian food in Brighton with excellent customer service. Very polite mannered staff alhamdillah

Beautiful food and the most friendly staff. I had the chicken Buna with rice and naan and oh wow the chicken was so delicious. All the staff were very tentive and the atmosphere was amazing. I will definitely be coming back soon!

Came with my friends and the vibe was so nice, food was 10/10, staff were really helpful and quick too. They will definitely be seeing me again

Absolutely amazing restaurant, perfect for a friday night dinner. Incredible atmosphere, will definitely come back with friends and family.

Loved the tikka masala it was the best I’ve ever had!!! Amazing service, food, and atmosphere :) defo coming here again and highly recommend.

a friendly and welcoming restaurant with great atmosphere and knowledgeable staff. great curries and sundries that are delicious and well priced. a must if your in brighton and in the mood for a curry in a chill spot.

The food was absolutely great, especially the Naan bread was the best i have ever had furthermore the waiters/staff were very friendly. The price is unbeatable as well. Would recommend at all times!

Great food and very friendly service. I went there on my first night in Brighton, after a long day at the IATEFL conference. Had a chicken curry that was so delicious that I decided to eat there again the day before I had to leave,...

Very tasty. Can't fault that at all.

This Indian restaurant truly impressed us! The service was outstanding, the food was rich and flavourful and the decor set the perfect ambience for a memorable meal

We had a delightful experience at this Indian restaurant! Incredible service, beautiful food and a warm, inviting atmosphere made for a good experience. Top Notch dining experience. 5 Stars

Amazing food, great service, the naga lamb curry tasted like home food, would be back soon would recommend for everyone else.

The food was exceptional, the staff were amazing providing great service. Will definitely be coming back here for more. Cannot recommend it enough. Easily the best Indian restaurant in town. Keep up the great work

If you are ever in Brighton we would highly recommend the Bayleaf. My husband said he had one of the best Lamb Dhansak's he has ever eaten. We both thoroughly enjoyed our meals. The restaurant was lovely and clean and the staff are very friendly.

Fantastic food and service! We visited this fab restaurant. The food was beautifully presented and piping hot. Service was second to none and the hospitality was brilliant. Will be sure to visit this lovely restaurant again.

Food, service and atmosphere are all great. Just a normal tea not on the menu costs 5 pound is a bit suprised.

Attentive staff. Very polite. The food is amazing. We started with poppadoms and the usual pickles and chutney. The Chicken Chaat starter was the best I’ve had! My partner had Morgi tikka and it was great. The main course of chicken pasanda and pickled chicken...

Absolutely lovely meal. Excellent service and the best curry I have had in years. We picked this restaurant because they do traditional curries - it did not disappoint.

Probably the best Indian Restaurant in town. Friendly service. Genuine food. Fresh, flavoursome.. you cannot go wrong.

Not enough options for vegetarian food.

Best Naan and Tandoori Chicken I’ve ever had. Lovely food Excellent service, very friendly service Atmosphere was lovely Everything tasted very nice Lovely evening As an Asian person, curries a little mild - but still very tasty