Burnt Orange in Brighton and Hove

Good food, great staff, they all look happy to be working there together and make your visit very relaxed. We loved sitting at the bar close to the kitchen. Cocktails were top notch!

I think it's brillant to be successful however never forgot how to treat customers. We were passing and thought we would try for a table, no research just a by chance passing by. The arrogance of the person we asked about a table was beyond anything I have ever experienced. Word for word if you want a table you have to book 8 weeks in advance. It's not what you do it's the way you do it that matters.

visited last night after numerous recommendations for a birthday treat, very good value, delicious and beautifully presented food, knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff, efficient service, great atmosphere, and the blue cheese dirty martini's are worth a go! (taste better the more you drink !) highly recommend the Experience menu for 2, saves you having to decide what to pick.

Amazing food and excellent service. Staff really friendly and helpful. Can’t wait to come back and sample more of the menu. Thanks Burnt Orange for a lovely evening and living up to all the rave reviews!

First time in Brighton, first time at Burnt Orange Wonderful, fabulous experience menu

Honestly the best meal I’ve ever had, and I’m a big foodie!!! So tasty, get the sharing menu.. wow, flavours are impeccable. You need to try this place. Would recommend to anyone. Gorgeous atmosphere, even better food.

Always a lovely overall experience! Will forever recommend to family & friends.

I cannot rate this restaurant highly enough, we had the best meal we’ve had for a long time. Each dish we ordered was divine. The service and atmosphere (even on a Monday lunchtime) was also great making it an all round excellent experience!

Perfect service and ambiance. Great food! Experience menu is a very good way to try it. Artichokes to start and bbq chicken are delicious.

Burnt Orange Gift vouchers for a significant birthday with a table booked in February for our first visit. Our booking was originally to sit at the counter on bar stools but fortunately we were put at a proper table, much to my relief. Lovely restaurant, good atmosphere, friendly and efficient staff with good knowledge of the menu. Food was absolutely fantastic, more enjoyable than I envisaged. My only tiny criticism was that the broccoli in my main dish, Apricot Tandoori Broccoli, was a bit too undercooked and a hard crunch. Apart from that we enjoyed the whole experience and would thoroughly recommend a visit.

Absolutely amazing lunch had by my friend and I on my birthday. The sharing menu was so delicious, so varied in flavours and we couldn't finish it all! Highly recommended

Couldn’t hear ourselves think sat next to kitchen Ordered chargrilled mullet in buttermilk curry sauce, no crispy skin on fish and no taste or hint of curry Small portions and overpriced

Visited here for my birthday on a Monday evening . Having experienced some pretty awful service elsewhere , it was refreshing to be looked after so well here . All the staff were best in class. The menu looked incredible and every dish we ordered lived up to our expectations (and beyond) . Genuinely looking forward to somebody to ask for a Brighton recommendation so I can share this place

We visited Burnt Orange last Sunday evening for a birthday celebration meal. It was absolutely fabulous. We had varied food requests and the staff went out of their way to accommodate our needs. The food was delicious, really delicious, possibly the best food I've had in years. The restaurant was delightful and the ambience, perfect. I cannot recommend this place enough! We will be back.

Amazing dinner out. We went with the experience for two and it came with 9 total plates which were all delicious. Cocktails were well crafted. All the staff was super friendly and the server was helpful when taking our order and answering questions. Great atmosphere too. Looking forward to coming back.

Reasonable price considering the quantity and quality of the food (set menu) . Good and accommodating service, great decor and ambience.

Delicious food and fantastic service. Lovely ambience. Must visit !

Brilliant quality food with great service and an amazing atmosphere to go with it

We tried the Experience Menu, which included all the dishes mentioned, and it was a mixed experience but overall worth a visit. The starters were definitely the highlight. The Wood Fired Flat Bread was simple but solid—nothing to complain about. The Roasted Celeriac Hummus was interesting, with a peanut butter-like taste and a mix of textures from the crunchy nuts and chunky hummus. The Spiced Calamari Fritti was fresh and crispy, though a bit unevenly salty. The sauce was a great blend of sweet and savory. The star of the starters (and honestly the whole menu) was the Smoked Lamb Shoulder Cigar. The lamb was perfectly tender, the sauce was amazing, and the crispy wrapper paired so well with the yogurt sauce. Absolutely delicious. For mains, the BBQ Chicken Thighs were tender and well-cooked, though the chicken itself was a bit bland—thankfully the sauce saved it. The Smoked Sea Bass was disappointing on its own; the fish was very bland, and while the sauce was creative and tasty, there wasn’t enough of it. The Smoked Miso Aubergine was delicious, with a great mix of soft aubergine and crunchy onions, though I was pretty full by then. The Skillet Baked Potatoes were just okay—very basic and mushy. I wish they’d seared them more for a crust. The Skillet Leeks didn’t work for me—the texture was off, and the lack of cheese made it feel like part of the "mush pile." The sourness of the veggies with the cheese tasted a bit rancid. The Cheese & Onion Martini was a fun surprise—definitely dirty and interesting. If you’re into that kind of thing, you’ll love it, but it’s an acquired taste for sure. Overall, the starters really shined, but the mains and sides were hit or miss. I’d come back for the lamb cigar and maybe try something different next time for the mains!

Very good food and experience. The only thing that I would like to suggest is the table is a bit wobbly 😂

We had the most wonderful evening meal tonight. Leo served us and was so friendly and wonderful. We hadn’t booked and managed to find a table in the terrace. It was so cosy and nice. The food was the best meal I’ve eaten in a long time. Leo was amazing bringing a birthday truffle over for my Mum. Thank you everyone at burnt orange. Excellent and we will definitely come back.

Had to scramble quickly when our other reservation made a mistake but burnt orange were very accommodating and managed to get us a table for a low key birthday dinner. Food was all great and priced well, pork and flatbread were standouts for us. Had a margarita which was great.. we were highly distracted and chatting a lot but the staff had the right pitch where we weren't ignored but weren't swamped which some places do .. will be back ✌🏻

First time we had visited Burnt Orange and the whole experience was amazing. From the friendly welcome, amazing food and the staff are a credit as they clearly enjoy their work, are a great team and passionate about what they do.

Phi had great recommendations. Everyone was very accommodating to having a baby at the restaurant and a milk allergy. The vegetarian tasting menu was amazing. Thank you to all the staff!

Everything you've read about this being the best restaurant in Brighton is true....its simply the best restaurant I've been to this year hands down. A mix between Mediterranean and Persian cuisine delicious mini plates of delightful flavours that blew us away. Phi our server was wonderful and made us feel so welcome as did the whole team especially with a baby in tow. THANKYOU and look forward to coming back asap. Pls pls open in London!

Absolutely fantastic food and fantastic service from Phiphi who gave great recommendations for our order. Would absolutely visit again

We had a fantastic evening at Burnt Orange. The food is inventive, flavourful and interesting. We loved the plate size, and enjoyed sharing lots of small things between us, instead of being stuck with one starter and one main. Good value for money, the quality really matched the final bill. Our favourite dish was the chicken thigh - juicy, well-seasoned and nicely set off by the tartness of the pickle and the ranch dressing. Next time, we will order one each! THe dish that could be improved was the side of leeks. The almost soffritto base of the dish overpowered the leeks, dimming their crispness and brightness on the palate.. Really interesting wine list. We were pleased to find a Chilean Carignan, decently priced at £40. Huge thank you to our server, a young Irish woman who knew the dishes, gave us good advice and suggestions, and looked aftger us really well. Apologies that we don't remember your name! We will definitely be back in a few months, once the menu is refreshed.

Wow. What a find, stumbled across this whilst walking around Brighton. Some of the best food I've eaten in a long long time. Service is perfect, friendly and non intrusive. Definitely make a visit here.

We had a truly wonderful first experience at Burnt Orange. We were booked in for a 9.15pm sitting; late for us, but the atmosphere was still alive and buzzing. It was my fiancé’s birthday and the staff made him feel so special on arrival and then after our meal with a birthday treat. Our waitress - we didn’t catch her name but she had red hair - was absolutely fabulous. She made us feel so welcome and was so friendly, chatty, and well-informed about the restaurant and its menu. The food was phenomenal with unique flavour combinations and such an interesting range of dishes. We will definitely be returning to try the summer experience menu when it’s out! Thanks again to all the staff at Burnt Orange. Lots of love Lou & Danny.

Extremely efficient, warm and genuine service from team. Food absolutely delicious and moreish. A buzzy yet relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommend

We went there for a birthday celebration. We had a wonderful evening.some of the dishes such as miso aubergine, flamed sea bass and calamari are really nice. Humus and flat bread are nothing special and flat bread too is burnt and bitter. The prawns are salty as well.They provide a surprise desert as a birthday treat. Because of the excellent customer service and some good foods, I would suggest this to my friends.

Highly recommend, every dish was fantastic and unique! We had the experience menu which we thoroughly enjoyed. The staff were lovely too!

Wow, wow, wow. It has been years since I’ve had a meal like that and I thought I go to the best restaurants in London. The combinations, the flavours, the innovation, bravo to the chef(s)! The server’s recommendations were spot on, and the burrata and flat bread are to DIE for. I genuinely am already planning my next trip back to Brighton purely to come back to Burnt Orange. I am in awe and in love.

Lovely meal in a great atmosphere and surroundings. Great service too. Really enjoyed the whole experience

Fantastic restaurant. One of the best meals we've ever had. Great tasting food, wonderful attentive staff and lovely ambience. Thank you

Wonderful in every regard. We had the "Experience for Two" and thoroughly enjoyed every dish, with the aubergine as the star. We made a couple of allergy-based adjustments to the dishes which was done with no fuss at all. Service attentive without ever being "too much". Look forward to returning soon.

Third time eating here, it's probably my favourite restaurant. Foods amazing, staff are friendly, really nice atmosphere

Fantastic array of dishes, we had the tasting menu for 2 plus additional dishes for sharing between four of us. The waiter was exceptionally professional and welcoming, ensuring he wished my sister a happy birthday, and helping us with the menu choices, he really made the experience outstanding. A stand out evening!

Amazing restaurant with great food and great service. You must book to avoid disappointment, I would recommend the set menu as this was perfect to sample lots of different dishes. Make sure you go hungry!

Lovely lunch with the experience menu. The food was absolutely delicious and perfectly sized portions for two to share…cocktails were fab two. Staff were perfectly attentive, explained the menu and food.

Definitely my favourite eating place in Brighton. Amazing food, full of flavours and lovely different cocktails.

Excellent food, attentive service and great atmosphere. Absolutely would go back!

I’ve been here a few times and it is sublime every time. Try book in advance to get a seat inside.

Delicious small plates, nice ambience and great service. Tried their experience menu and would recommend it for first timers. It gives a real idea of the food n variety of options. Miso aubergine was amazing. Looking forward to coming back and trying other items on the menu.

Excellent Food, Atmosphere and Service. This is our favourite restaurant in Brighton, where every dish is cooked to perfection and beautifully presented. The spicy margaritas are top-notch and every member of staff was friendly and attentive.

Dropped in on a Monday lunchtime. Was able to get a table in this fun, busy restaurant. All the plates we tried were delicious. The staff were really friendly. Highly recommend.

We love this restaurant. The staff,the ambience, the food are all amazing.so tasty and variable. Lovely dining experience and you are not rushed at all. One of our favs.

Everything was perfect. The service, the food and the ambience. We ordered the experience menu which chose the meals for us and meant we got to experience a selection of food which was all delicious 😋

Great service and wonderful food

My partner and I visited for a Valentine’s Day/birthday lunch. He has several allergies and they were beyond accommodating. They even had a little special touch to help us celebrate both of our birthdays. The service was great and the food is incredible - stand outs for us were the sea bream, aubergine, and squash. Highly recommend!

Great food, great service & lovely chilled atmosphere

I really regret not reacting yesterday when I saw how burnt my bread was. I asked my boyfriend, and he said the restaurant’s name is Burnt Orange—I actually thought it was intentional. The service was good, but if my food didn’t meet the serving standard, why was it even brought to the table? Looking at Google reviews, other people’s bread wasn’t nearly as burnt as mine. No wonder it tasted bitter… and isn’t this carcinogenic? I feel like their quality control is really lacking Their fish was also a bit burnt, but it was tasty, so I didn’t mind.

A first time visit and will certainly not be our last. Fantastic food, matched with equally fantastic drinks and perfect service. Could not fault it and will definitely be returning.

Burnt Orange was recommended to us by a work colleague, I was looking for somewhere for my husband’s birthday lunch. I’m happy to report back that her recommendation was spot on. We had the Experience menu and it was superb. Wonderful staff - attentive but low key and very knowledgeable. Cocktails were fab!

We were in the private room, separate building. Great food and service although a little cold.

Always fantastic. Burnt Orange is our favourite place to eat in Brighton.

Great food and excellent service throughout.

Fantastic lunch! I'm not from Brighton - so when I booked this restaurant for a celebratory lunch with my family - I had no idea what treats lay ahead! Firstly, the restaurant itself is really pretty. You enter through a little Mediterranean style courtyard which, in on warmer days must be a real pleasure to dine in. Next, the service! They have really got this right. Very welcoming, very personable, very attentive and on it - but at no point intrusive. Finally, the food - wow!! It was truely delicious and flavoursome and really thoughtfully prepared. Also, do not be fooled by the 'small plates' we all came away very content and full! I would have no hesitation to recommend this little gem and I only hope that I'll return to Brighton at some point - in the not too distant future, so I can dine there again!

Staff were attentive, very quick with food. The decor was classy. Our food was over salted for our liking and the portions disappointly small for the cost..

Went back again yesterday. Generally very good indeed, just a couple of points. It felt rather chilly in the restaurant despite being nowhere near a door or window. Also I guess you were busy, but my dessert was almost slung on the table by the passing waitress. It wasn't the best way to end an otherwise enjoyable meal with generally good service.

Dined here for my 22nd Birthday and was left very disappointed. The atmosphere was very overwhelming due to being extremely loud and cramped in the bar area, the seated area was more breathable which was nice, but still awkwardly intimate. Throughout, the staff and service was impeccable, really really kind server Alicia looked after me really well. I was served my prawns which were sadly undercooked, I switched to Calamari which was underwhelming and very small portions. The crawfish kofta was okay but again very small portion. Artichoke was cremated and tasted burnt ! Overall I wouldn’t go back which is a shame.

The food and drinks are exceptional and worth the visit alone, however I would visit Burnt Orange simply if I’d had a bad day - because every single member of their team was a delight. We had an absolutely fabulous time!

We had the vegan experience menu and it was out of this world. The food was outstanding and bursting with so many flavours. Was a whole new experience. I am a meat eater, but who needs meat when you have food like this. We totally recommend this restaurant. Beautiful and friendly atmosphere.Great service ❤️

We had an excellent dinner here last night. The service, hospitality and attention to detail was first class. The staff could not have been more helpful. We have been serial expats and this was the first time in 3 years that we've had such good food in the UK - we cannot recommend it more highly. Great atmosphere and buzzing for a Monday night. The pre-dinner cocktails were excellent too. All in all a solid 10/10.

Absolutely delicious food, very well cooked, packed with lots of flavours. No doubt one of the very best restaurants in Brighton. The room is a bit noisy, but the food more than makes up for it.

My visit was perfect! The staff were incredible - so understanding of my delays- they turned my rubbish evening of train cancellations around with impeccable cocktails (great margaritas and loved the Kalimera), interesting wine selection (never had a Japanese white wine before) and a veganuary menu that was so well constructed and delicious. Thank you!

We ate at Burnt Orange at lunchtime on Friday and had a wonderful time. It was our first visit. Myself and my husband live in the area and we had our friend with us who was visiting from Guernsey. We chose well in dining at Burnt Orange. We were well looked after and the service was attentive and very helpful. Thank you and we will be delighted to visit again.

Incredible food, sit at the counter if you can, the kitchen is awesome to watch.

The best flavours i’ve ever tasted!! Made the unreal choices of mussels on toast, followed by bbq steak with squash side and left the restaurant in an elated mood! Yuzu margarita and bread and butter old fashioned were stunning and all round a wonderful experience. Can’t wait to return!

Disappointing food and service. We were excited to visit but it didn't live up to expectations.

Friendly welcoming staff who looked after us well. Excellent food and drink choices. Highly recommend!

Had a wonderful meal and excellent service, will absolutely go again

Great food, great atmosphere, lovely place. Only spoiled by the lady waitress giving my dad a bit of attitude for asking for the coffee to be brought after dessert instead of before it (which is a service custom in most of Europe) and then bringing back a cold espresso after the dessert.

Love love love. We had a fantastic evening at Burnt Orange in the private dining room. Food and service were both excellent. The menu is exciting and simply delicious. Generous portions, unusual and tasty flavour combinations. Relaxed and friendly vibe. Was recommended to us and would have no hesitation recommending to others.

I had a voucher so took 2 of my oldest friends for a treat during veganuary so some of us could try the vegan menu. I cant fault anything, from the warm greeting as we arrived (how often are we ignored on arrival at other restaurants!), to the advice from the staff on the menu especially when I asked which wines were vegan and the outstanding flavours of the food. All in all a definite 5/5!

Went in without a booking and they managed to squeeze us in. Service was impeccable, the staff were so friendly. They took our coats and our drinks and food came so quickly. Definitely worth the price and the staff made it such a warm welcome

Overrated Service poor, during the ordering quite pushy, during the meal not to be found Food was entertaining Wine list was disappointing considering the reputation of the restaurant. General atmosphere was warm and welcoming. On leaving and reflecting on price and attention given to customers it felt a little fake.

We had a fantastic first visit to the Burnt Orange beautiful food and lovely staff.We will definitely be back

Really great evening. Cocktails, food and service. We very much enjoyed the whole experience and will return. The restaurant look islovely - the atmosphere was spot on

Every dish was far too salty! Do they even taste their own food? Fish raw (that dish in particular was supposed to be cooked through), flat bread tasted of the ocean, BBQ chicken RAW and unsafe to eat. I will say the service was excellent and the restaurant design was very pleasing and elegant.

Love it here. The staff are fantastic. Atmosphere great and the food is really really good! I’m not a vegetarian but love the veggie food and opt for more veg than meat which is new for me. Great wine and cocktails too.

Incredible friendly & warm staff - food was excellent, but so rich and we couldn't finish it all, so had to take a lot home! Atmosphere was lovely!

This is my favourite restaurant and wish there was one in Tunbridge Wells. The food is always amazing and the staff are excellent.

I enjoyed my experience at Burnt Orange. The food was enjoyable, there were exciting options on the menu, the service was good, and the staff were accommodating to our last minute timing change due to snow making us late. The negatives would be our location within the restaurant and the cost. Our table was seated in the middle section close to the stairs that access the toilet. Atmosphere was lacking although it looked great in the front or back section. Also, I thought it was a little pricy when I compare to other places we have eaten out of the same calibre. I would visits again though.

Best place to have seafood. Counter seating by the live kitchen makes it fun. I would recommend the ‘grilled marinated prawns’; though it is tedious to remove the shells, the taste is worth the effort.

we had the vegan tasting menu and it was incredibly tasty and filling - we couldn't actually finish everything. My dining partner had been sceptical about vegan food, but was really happy. The food was varied and delicious. My only quibble is that there isn't any obvious protein in any of the dishes other than nuts to garnish. As a life long wholefood vegetarian, I always expect beans, legumes, lentils, whole grains etc to be provided as a protein source but increasingly with the introduction of the dreadful UPF "vegan meat and cheese" replacements, these old (and inexpensive!) staples seem to have fallen out of favour with chefs and I do not understand why?

Wow! Wow! Wow! One of the best restaurants we have eaten in all over the world. Every dish was outstanding! Our service was incredible and the recommendations from our waitress were spot on. Cocktails also amazing! The best espresso martini of my life. We had counter searing which was great as we got to window shop all the dishes being prepared before choosing. We came for lunch and have booked again for dinner as it is our last night in the UK.

Absolutely in love with the food we ate and the service we received! 😍 Had seen some cool reviews about the restaurant, so booked it for our wedding anniversary; it lived up to our expectations. Cozy vibes, great food and drinks, exceptional service. Will come again for sure!

Amazing food, drink and service

We were looking for a busy restaurant to celebrate my daughter's birthday on a Monday evening and Burnt Orange came up trumps! From the personal welcome when we arrived to the friendly knowledgeable service and the food!!! OMG delicious! You must try this place. A new personal favourite in Brighton. Thank you Burnt Orange for making my daughter feel so special x

Not a first-timer at the restaurant but I booked the private dinning room for my friend's birthday party and we had the best service and the best food experience! It was 10 of us and we all agreed everything was impecable, very professional and made us all want to come again! Burnt Orange will remain one of my favourite spots in Brighton, well done to all the staff for the hard work and dedication!

We selected the experience menu, which offered a variety of their dishes. To begin, we were presented with four of their appetizers. For the main course, we enjoyed three of their main dishes accompanied by two side dishes. It really was a pleasant experience, and the service was exceptional.

My favorite place to book in Brighton whenever I have something to celebrate! One star less for atmosphere just because it’s always so loud and busy, too popular for its own good haha!

Exceptional in every way. Staff were friendly and great at explaining the dishes. So much passion from them. Food was delicious. I am vegetarian and it was one of the best meals I’ve ever had. Lovely ambiance and a relaxed vibe.

Came with mum for some lunch and had the meat experience menu, all food was absolutely lush and wanted to say a special thankyou to Andrew our waiter who was super attentive , generous and patient , especially when my mum wanted to taste multiple wines, thankyou very much will be back x

5 stars all round! We had the meat experience menu and it was delicious! Lovely wine and a sorbet cocktail to finish off which was very good too. Service was amazing and all staff members were so lovely! We will 100% be back.

Just had the most amazing lunch here. Can’t fault anything , great food and staff and cocktails. Will be back for sure thank you 🥰

Honestly the best restaurant experience in a very long time ! Not only amazing food but amazing service ,which made the whole meal so special ! Thank you all ! I will be back 🎉

Fantastic staff and amazing food - always so well look after - it’s a Brighton Treasure!

A pleasant evening to entertain some business colleagues. The food was perfectly good, however, my only criticism is that almost all the dishes are creamy or with a sauce or emulsion. And a single glass of Rioja at £16 seemed quite high. Good and attentive staff and warm atmosphere. A bit of freshness on the menu needed though in my opinion to accompany creamy dishes.