Burnt Orange in Brighton and Hove

One of the best restaurants in the uk. Food is sublime and unique. Keep up the good work

A wonderful experience, attentive but non intrusive staff, chilled atmosphere, delicious food. Our whole experience was great. Would definitely recommend as a place for a couple needing some time together or a group of friends catching up over great choice of food. A good selection of quality cocktails, wines and beverages. Give it a go, you went be disappointed. We splurged as we rarely go out, but a drink and a couple of small plates you'd be made just as welcome, I'm sure.

Small plates absolutely packed with flavour and great hospitality make this place a must when in Brighton

We had dinner outside on Wednesday 14th May. Everything was perfect. For aperitives we tried The Burnt orange cocktail, which was wonderful. The experience menu was a treat. Well balanced, wonderful flavours and a good mix of fish, meat and vegetarian dishes. The staff were attentive, friendly but not intrusive. The garden was a lovely setting on a warm evening.

We had the very best late afternoon lunch at Burnt Orange. From the welcome we received at the door to the painless way they accommodated us outside - on the patio - during a busy Sunday afternoon service. It all ensured the whole experience was a delight! The food was packed with flavours that worked so well individually - and also across all the dishes - truly delicious! The attentive and friendly service ensured we never ran short of anything! Nothing felt rushed or any trouble, the entire afternoon was a joy, I wish I could afford to go there every Sunday! If there was a recipe book I would buy it - just saying!

We were blessed to enjoy a very special lunch recently at the lovely and wonderful Burnt Orange. It felt like such a treat and a joy to be there. Being a big fan of the chain, having enjoyed some super delicious meals at the fantastically lovely Salt Room, and the truly spectacularly amazing new Coal Shed, I had been looking forward to visiting Burnt Orange for some time. Being a special occasion for my sister and myself, as it was my dear Dad's birthday and memorial day. We couldn't have asked for a better experience anywhere. The terrace is a delight, and we were blessed with some lovely sunshine. From the start the staff were excellent! Very friendly and very helpful, which really goes a long way, just great! The food! OMG!!! Sweet hallelujahs!!! Having been blessed to photograph many restaurants and hotels internationally, for many years. . This was one of the best meals I have had and enjoyed, which was such a delightful joy to experience. Even though I knew it would be very good. . it was wonderfully great! Exceptionally great! I am so very much looking forward to enjoying more super yumilicious and joyful meals at this sweet gem of a restaurant / bar. Burnt Orange, you are brilliant! Thank You! Personally I loved the terrace, as it has a luscious Mediterranean feel. A Very Big Thanks Burnt Orange and to all the staff for helping to create such a special meal experience for us. I am already dreaming of those exquisite prawns, flat breads and so many more of your sumptuous dish delights! A new favourite has been discovered at Burnt Orange. Thank You! Chris

Everything was perfect! Food was amazing. Book without hesitation, you will have a wonderful time x

The food was absolutely divine - it didn’t matter what dish it was, everything tasted incredible. A special thank you to my server, Ru whose excellent recommendations truly elevated the entire experience 😁 I highly recommend giving this restaurant a try if you’re in Brighton - you’d be missing out otherwise!

Unforgettable food/ superb service ( thank you Sophia, Bronwen, Guy, Ruth and Andrew!) and cocktails to die for! What a wonderful asset this restaurant is to Brighton- truly memorable experience! Thank you team!

Had lunch here on Friday with a couple of friends and it was excellent. We tried the taster menu and a few extra dishes accompanied by some cocktails. Everything was excellent. Staff were very attentive and friendly and the service was on point. Wasn't a dud dish on the table. Will definitely be back here with my wife as she would really appreciate the food here.

Great experience would definitely be back.

Incredible food and drinks, especially the buffalo parsnips, miso aubergine and dark chocolate mousse. Also great service and relaxed friendly atmosphere. Will defo recommend and come again next time I’m here.

We had the Experience menu - stunning food, the service was brilliant and the best Margaritas

We absolutely love burnt orange. It's now one of our favourite restaurants. We live 1hr30mins away and purposely go into Brighton for this restaurant. They do the best spicy margaritas we've ever had and I would recommend all of the dishes on the menu! Sitting outside on the terrace in the sun with their good food, service and drinks is 10/10.

Such a lovely place. We sat at the counter and watched all the magic in the kitchen happen. All the Staff were really friendly but didnt hover... Food and cocktails - delicious!

Am burning with bliss after a delightful dining experience at BO last Thursday.. Had intended visiting on previous trips to Brighton and now wishing that I had done so earlier! Everything about the experience was out-of-this-world, from the courteous efficiency of the staff who went out of their way to accommodate my friend and I for a table inside, despite not making a reservation and letting us wait there until the kitchen opened, to the charming helpfulness from Andrew, our waiter and then there is the food and drink! Their Margarita concoctions are incredible: sophisticated, original, enticing, delightful and sheer pleasure from start to finish. Food was outstanding and don't be fooled by the relatively small size of the portions as they compensate in flavour and diversity of seasoning that enables you to feel satisfied and pleasantly enriched without ever feeling too stuffed not to leave room for one of their marvellous desserts! My friend and I were joshing that we would need to visit Brighton more frequently just to sample BO's margaritas and food! I share and applaud this wish. We will be back and you should make a bee-line for Burnt Orange in order to complete any trip to Brighton.. But be prepared to want more many times over!

can’t recommend this restaurant enough, had an amazing afternoon meal here. the staff went above and beyond for us and is one of the best services we have ever had! lots of dishes were able to be made vegan as well which was great! all round really good!

This is such a lovely restaurant. Great food, delicious drinks, lovely atmosphere and very good service. I highly recommend this great restaurant.

Burnt Orange gives every ingredient its moment — flavors are clean, clear, and genuinely satisfying. You know what you’re eating, and that’s a compliment. A dish described as “Sichuan-style” could’ve used a bit more heat, though. Service was warm and on the ball, even when drinks ran late. Only downside? The noise level. It’s less “buzzing atmosphere” and more “why are we shouting across the table?”

Our experience at Burnt Orange was amazing, the food was insane, the range of cocktails was perfect, and all of the staff were so lovely and helpful, especially Gareth. Highly recommend the experience menu but all food on the menu was unreal.

Amazing experience - friendly and attentive staff, Incredible food and great experience! Would highly recommend

The best lunch i have ever had. Each dish managed to surprise us. Would recommend to make a reservation

Absolutely stunning food, and staff were lovely. The cabbage is a must! 🩷

Had an amazing time last night at this restaurant! The food was amazing and the staff went above and beyond. We arrived slightly late for our reservation and this did not affect the service we received! Will be returning and recommending

Had a really nice time, everyone was so accommodating of us with a big big dog and a newborn :) thanks ! Food was amazing

Wow what an amazing experience we had at Burnt Orange. The food was outstanding and the service really welcoming and friendly. We decided to go A La Carte and try quite a few dishes….. they were all amazing! I would love to have tried all the dishes on the menu but will have to wait for my next visit. Our dishes were the harissa roasted parsnips, aubergine with crispy onions, Seabass with yoghurt dressing, sardines with fennel on bread, heritage carrots….. and the fantastic dark chocolate mouse with backlava crumb. Everything was 10/10

One of the best meals I can remember. Have already recommended to a few people.

A wonderful evening, lovely cocktails and wine, really delicious food and friendly yet discreet service. We'll go back for sure.

Great place to eat something different! Service & food 100%

The only feedback is that we are both pescatarian and although we were asked if we had any food allergies our assumption was that food allergies are something you’re allergic to and not what you don’t eat. The food was exceptional but we were caught of guard when one of the fish dishes contained Salchichon which we now know to be pork. We haven’t eaten meat for years and so it put a slight tarnish on the evening. However the rest of the experience was wonderful and it won’t put us off coming back. Well just have to be a bit more careful when ordering.

Absolute vibe! Walked past this gem and got drawn in. Immediately the staff were great on reception, friendly, attentive, good recommendations. The food is excellent, was recommended sea bream, hispy cabbage, and also got a selection of other dishes. The hispy cabbage was standout, the lamb cigars also! Sat outside on a warm day and it was really inviting, awnings down the side, loads of plants, looked gorgeous inside. Drinks menu was solid, had burnt orange martinis n beers. Thoroughly recommended across the board. Little gem.

Fabulous experience; great service, cool vibe outdoors and the most divine vegetarian options. We loved our evening!!

The food was absolutely amazing and the service great! Worth every penny- really nice vibe too!

A completely lovely experience.....can't remember eating nicer food. We sat at a bar by the kitchen watching the food being cooked, which I would recommend, and had a great, and (mostly) healthy 2 hours....thank you v much

Absolutely perfect in all areas.Would highly recommend a visit.We will definitely be going back.

Excellent Experience at the Burnt Orange Would Highly Recommend !!!

Best restaurant in Brighton, in fact the best restaurant we have ever tried in the UK. Beautiful setting, top service (the staff is courteous and attentive), the open kitchen is a spectacle. The dishes are innovative and balanced, excellent ingredients cooked to perfection with ingenious flavor combinations. We will definitely be back!

Excellent service, charming and efficient staff, couldn’t fault the food, imaginative and unique flavours, beautifully presented, wish I lived closer and wasn’t just visiting!!

Unfortunately, they didn’t meet my expectations. While the reviews are generally positive, when I visited the restaurant and tried the food, I found it to be lacking in taste. The steak, fish, and lamb were all subpar. Overall, it was below average, and I honestly don’t understand how they have almost 5 stars. That was my personal experience.

Brilliant service, fabulous food & drinks and if you're lucky enough to have a nice day take the opportunity to sit out in sunshine.

Absolutely delicious. I'll go back every time I visit Brighton.

Bank holiday Sunday in Brighton is always fun. We attended Burnt Orange at dinner time for a special occasion, having been recommended the venue twice in the week prior to visiting Brighton from London. Disappointed we were not! 🤩 A table for 2 had been booked. One hour prior to sitting down, an ask to add a third person via the phone was requested. The staff were very amendable with this request and with minimal fuss, made it happen which really set the night off positively! 🙂 We ordered a wide range of starters and main courses which we shared, plus a plethora of cocktails. Service was exemplary and accommodated our ask for Gluten free options when ordering which was super helpful! Highly recommended - five stars. Visiting Burnt Orange next time will be a guaranteed treat! 😍

Food, drinks, service, ambiance - all utterly fantastic.

All great. Good set menu: choices portions price. Nice and varied drinks list. Great value too service too

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!

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

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!!

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!

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.

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

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 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.

The food was outstanding, and the staff was great! Highly 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 🌹

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.

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!!!

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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...

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.

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 🥰

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.

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!

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.

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!

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

Excellent experience and delicious food. Not to be missed!

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

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

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.

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

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

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.