Burnt Orange in Brighton and Hove

We had the experience set menu - the team modified the vegetarian version to be plant based and it was AMAZING! We very nearly didn't book as there is only one vegan option in each category advertised. However what the team adapted was out of this world. The service was also first class. THANK YOU - it was a very special night! x

The taster experience was OMG amazing - ALL of it! The service and ambience was fantastic too and we’re definitely coming back to experience it again!

Me and my partner visited on 16th April to celebrate our engagement. Beautiful place. It was a little warm inside when we were seated, and we asked if it was possible to be moved to an outside table. This was no trouble at all, and we were promptly seated outside. Fantastic service!!!! The food was amazing. The miso aubergine, yummy! Lovely cocktails, we had 6 between us, all very nice. The staff were all amazing, and very knowledgeable about the menu. We will definitely return.

My husband and I had such an incredible lunch experience here. The staff were so attentive, service was impeccable. More importantly - the food! Each mouthful was absolutely incredible, so full of flavour and each and every ingredient on the plate just worked together so well. I don't live in Brighton, but if I do return, this will be number one on my list for reasons to come back. Absolute gem of a restaurant 💕

great food brilliant service cool ambience will definitely return

What a phenomenal restaurant! I’ve eaten at a lot of places and this has now taken over as my number 1 restaurant! Excellent tasting, fresh seasonal ingredients and wonderful service and ambience. The price is also very reasonable for the amazing quality and experience. The aubergine dish, the hummus, potatoes the flat bread… oh the flatbread!! and the lamb cigars were special highlights (cocktails / mocktails were brilliant too) for me but overall a sensational dining experience. Can’t wait to visit again!!

Gorgeous food and such friendly service. It was lovely that we ordered so many plates but didn't come away feeling so full we felt sick! The stone bass was amazing and recommend the potato dish highly. Lovely cocktails too. Overall it is good value although a few plates were priced quite high.

This particular restaurant was EXCELLENT! First, I let them know I had a gluten allergy and they made the best of it. Also, the food was delicious and the staff excellent and helpful. Well done!

Excellent vegetarian menu to share. Subtlety of flavors, accuracy of mixtures. My husband had the best cocktail of his life. There were 5 of us (with 3 children who also had a great time) sitting on the terrace under the outdoor heaters, very pleasant. The service was attentive, charming and good advice. Thank you very much for this delicious moment

Cocktails, experience menu , staff, vibes, decor, all amazing

The food was outstanding, and the staff was great! Highly recommend this place.

We were greeted well and shown to our table. We chose the small dishes we wanted though the set menu looked very interesting. The food was superb, nicely spaced out and just so interesting. My favourites were the aubergine miso and the amazing flatbreads. I strongly recommend this place.

Burnt orange was on my to go list for a long time and finally decided to spend my birthday there, I was beyond impressed with the most lovely stuff in whole brighton 🌹 as a customer service employee I have to say, if you want your employees to provide outstanding customer service, send them for dinner to burnt orange, 5 starts is not enough. I haven't even mentioned food but I can't find good enough expression that would portray how eating there is experience for your all your senses. Thank you all for making by birthday so special 🌹

Burnt Orange is truly superb. Amazing welcome from the keen and attentive servers, wonderful food that you just can't get anywhere else. We will go back again and again..

Booked a table for lunch for a catch up with a friend. I wanted somewhere with amazing vegetarian food and was impressed with their menu online. The staff were friendly & efficient from being greeted at the door right through to service. The team member who took our drinks order offered a recommendation for wine as they had run out of our choice and the Temjanika was a fantastic alternative that paired with our menu choices perfectly. We had the vegetarian experience menu and each dish was delicious. Favourites were the smoked miso aubergine & the buffalo style harissa parsnips. We finished off with great coffee & salted caramel chocolate truffles. Would highly recommend a visit to Burnt Orange if you want outstanding food, wine & service. I’m looking forward to visiting again soon.

A friendly setting, top-notch servers and congratulations to the cooks who prepare top-notch dishes in a sharing-plates atmosphere! I recommend (also the cocktails)

Had an incredible experience here in April ‘25 for a good friend’s Stag. The food was fantastic, and the service by our highly attentive waiter Will was exceptional. Definitely would recommend and will be returning!

We tried the Experience Menu at Burnt Orange, and it was absolutely delicious! The starters, mains, and sides were all packed with flavour, and each dish felt thoughtfully prepared and so enjoyable to eat. We also ordered the steak as an extra, and it was well worth it. Perfectly cooked and so tender, I was so excited to dig in that I completely forgot to take a photo! The atmosphere was great, the service was lovely, and overall, it was such a memorable experience. Can’t wait to go back again!

Not sure where to start, I've been to a number of restaurants around Brighton and Hove, and after seeing the reviews and the average score was expecting something special, but I just don't get it we had six different dishes and I can honestly say not one was special, Flat bread was overly burnt and tasteless, grilled prawns I don't believe we're super fresh or were over cooked, if prawns are properly cooked and fresh then the shell should literally fall off, and the meat should be soft to the bite these were the opposite. Lamb cigars sound great but not special, Crayfish kofta the same. Hispi cabbage I've had a couple of times elsewhere and has been terrific, this wasn't, cabbage has quite a delicate taste. this was over powered by the searing, in fact all you could taste was the seared, charred taste. Lemon Aioli was again OK.Chocolate truffles again nothing special, cocoa taste was not so high, and why have truffles with a liquid centre. I will say though that the place is a lovely venue, nice feel, and the cocktails were exceptional, Marmalade Margarita was different and surprising, Pineapple Colada great creamy coconut texture. When I go out to eat I like something I can't cook at home or something that surprises my taste buds, or is different, I found nothing here and that's from six different dishes, this is purely my opinion others obviously think it's fantastic.

Burnt orange is difficult to book, you need to book well in advance for an evening slot, and now I know why, the foods was amazing. We couldn’t book for the evening so instead booked for lunch. The food, drinks and service are second to none. In my opinion this is one of the top restaurants in Brighton and should be a must visit if you are in the area.

This dinner was so good! Fresh, vibrant, tasty AF food. We had a few small plates between us and everything was so tasty. Great cocktails and wine as well, kept us happy. One of the best - Old Fashioned I drunk in my life. Definitely recommend!

Great restaurant with very friendly and helpful service. Food was excellent of course. Love the ambience. Always have a good meal out when we come here.

Visited lunchtime on 8th April and it was exceptional. Amazing taste combinations, the butterfly sardines and roast stone Bass were outstanding. Cocktails were a delight. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. We will be back.

Best restaurant experience I’ve had in Brighton. The waiters were all so nice. The food was delicious, with lots of unique combination of flavours, and I loved the decor and vibe. We chose about 7 plates between two and were full. I strongly recommend!!!

Vegetarian option was brilliant, fabulous sauces, gorgeous tasting food!

One of the best meals we have had in a long time! Staff were amazing, so friendly and good at their job! Buzzing atmosphere! Will definitely come back!

Burnt Orange is one of the best restaurants I've ever been to, with attentive and friendly staff who go above and beyond with their service, and an array of dishes which are a joy to experience

Me and my Girlfriend came for our anniversary, the small plates where all unique and delicious and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Put that with a lovely drinks list it was a wonderful time. Would recommend both the parsnips and the flatbread to anyone

Wonderful lunch with friends. The food was absolutely amazing. One of our party is a lifelong vegetarian and she said it was the best meal out that she has ever had!! Service was first class, really informative about the dishes and super efficient. Overall a fantastic day. We have visited s few times now and Burnt Orange never disappoints.

A terrific small plates menu. We particularly liked the stone bass but it was all amazingly well cooked and presented. The atmosphere was buzzing ... not bad for a Tuesday in April.. a good sign. It's a nicely informal environment. The team serving us were helpful, amusing and looked after us well. We really enjoyed ourselves at Burnt Orange and will 100pct be back. Deserving of its reputation as one of the best places to eat around here.

Fantastic restaurant, very friendly staff, extensive menu even the gluten free among us well catered for. Delicious Prosecco on arrival fabulous sharing dishes and absolutely to die for chocolate mousse. Could not fault anything will definitely be back...

Beautiful food, had the taster menu which was delicious. Service was brilliant and the atmosphere was so relaxed ….lovely special wines ….and affordable ….fantastic lunch experience . Will definitely be going again 🥰

Eaten here a few times now and it’s always been an enjoyable experience. The service is very professional, friendly and not rushed. The food is full of flavour and inventive. Highly recommend.

Great vibe, nice food, very helpful service xx Bit of chaos when I tried to pay my bill (Applepay got denied by my bank acc for some reason), thx to the team which accepted my payment in cash. Will be back for sure!

For two of us, we ordered the smoked lamb cigars, grilled prawns, Halloumi, Roast stone bass, wood fired flat bread, Smoked Miso Aubergine and for dessert we went for dark chocolate mousse. The portions of decent as a tapas and price was accurate for the what you get.

Unusual and tasty cocktails and food options. Really interesting menu. Loved the food. Would Def go back. Not cheap though

Great dinner, good choice of interesting dishes. We had the banquet, one vegetarian one non vegetarian, and greatly enjoyed food and atmosphere. Not cheap at £210 for four, but worth it.

A great experience. Superb staff, excellent food and a great atmosphere. Thank you to the whole team. We Loved it!

Excellent experience and delicious food. Not to be missed!

Loved it can’t believe I’ve waited so long to come will deffo be back :)

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!

Great service and wonderful food

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

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!

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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 😋

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.

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!

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.

Great food, great service & lovely chilled atmosphere

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

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!

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.

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..