Cin Cin in Brighton and Hove

Fabulous evening. Great food and wine, service exceptional

Highly recommend the arancino, ravioli and the piedmontese chocolate. Great ambience and super good service

Nice food, but service was disorganised and not up to the standard of others in the area at that price point

Came here for fiancé's birthday. Amazing food. Really great for a special occasion. No complaints at all will definitely visit again.

Best Italian I've had in Brighton - every dish was delicious and perfectly cooked.

We had a lovely family dinner at Cin Cin for my daughters birthday, we even brought the dog! Excellent food, service and atmosphere. I would highly recommend this great restaurant. The venison was particularly good.

Delicious food, great atmosphere, very friendly staff. Solid price

Great Italian food with a good atmosphere

An excellent late lunch with friends food was delicious we had 3 courses and aperitifs and lovely red wine

Just popped in to take advantage of the early evening special and it was fantastic. Amazing food, we didn’t drink as it’s early, but the drinks list is impressive. As a chef myself and I’m very particular about eating out as I know the industry too well I was very impressed

Can’t wait to go back. Everything on the menu was very tempting so it was hard to choose but we were delighted with our selection. The chefs clearly love what they do and the chocolate torte is a must! Service was attentive but not intrusive. We’re definitely going back!

Lovely restaurant! Food is always great and service is friendly and attentive. It’s not too expensive either. Great place for food in Brighton/Hove and one I often recommend to people coming to stay.

Stunning service and truly fantastic food which absolutely blew us away! Me and my partner tried all the dishes on the tasting menu + more, and will definitely be back ASAP, especially for the Arrancini and tiramisu. The wine was really excellent also…

We had a wonderful time at CinCin, the staff really looked after us and provided an unforgettable experience. The food is really unique and provides something different to other Italians, with very fresh flavours and delicious combinations eg the lamb tagliatelle! They still have the usual classics eg tiramisu which was delicious - velvety and rich, obviously of a very good quality and the best way to end the meal. Thanks again, we can’t wait to come back.

We attended Cin Cin last night for an anniversary dinner. The food was amazing & the staff were very friendly. Banging cocktails we’ll be back 🍸

Amazing food both times me and my partner have been. We had the chefs menu both times and just loved being able to try so many different things from the menu. We shared the wine flight both times and would definitely recommend - really adds to the experience and the staff are so knowledgeable about each dish and each wine accompaniment. The portions are a really good size and the food is so creative and different, but always tastes amazing. Would definitely recommend!!

Amazing food and vibe. Will come back

Warm reception, professional and discreet service, great tasting food & wine choices.

*Updated from original review* The Owner took the trouble to reach out and discuss my issues which shows that they care about their business! A little disappointed to be honest seeing as our bill for two was north of £120 plus service for snacks, a Negroni, a glass of Lambrusco, two large glasses of rose, two starters, two main courses and two sides The food was good quality let down by the portion size. The restaurant was empty when we arrived and we were given a small table to the rear, the very next couple that came in rather than giving us some space were parked right next to us elbow to elbow. The staff were very nice throughout our visit.

Have eaten here countless times and also recently took part in their pasta masterclass. The food is always fantastic, the staff friendly and we will keep coming back

Went for the lunch menu, had the polenta and then the tagliatelle. Both were gorgeous. Shared a bottle of the house white, which was lovely!

Our favourite Brighton/Hove restaurant for a meal that's just a bit special. Great food, lovely people, great atmosphere. I am coeliac and this is catered for admirably.

Incredible food, great service! Best risotto we've ever eaten in our life. Unique flavours and fantastic customer service! Definitely will visit again! Hope they keep that risotto on the menu 😆

Fantastic lunch, very fresh flavours and great selection of food and drinks. The lemoncello was delicious. Can't wait to come back

My experience at CinCin was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The attention to detail in both the service and the quality of their traditional dishes really stands out. Each visit feels like a celebration of great food and hospitality, and it’s clear that the team is dedicated to constant improvement. Kudos to the entire CinCin team for making every meal memorable!

Excellent food, great ambience and attentive service - couldn't ask for more.

Delicious food and great service - friendly and knowledgeable wait staff - meant we had a lovely evening at Cin Cin. There are many restaurants in this area but Cin Cin, along with just a few others, has that extra something. We will be back.

Great authentic Italian kitchen.

I have been eating at Cin Cin since they first opened, and after an incredible lunch today, I wanted to try to put in words the feelings, thoughts and admiration that come from each meal I have had there. Cin Cin doesn't serve just good italian food, it's a place you go if you are eager to learn the origins and history of the most authentic cuisine and wines, from its products, farmers, producers, recepies, atmosphere, friendliness of the staff, that in Italy has been passed from generation to generation throughout centuries to the modern days, but sadly have started to disappear and be forgotten even within Italy itself, and that more than ever count on passionate, dedicated, perseviring, honest, talented people like Jamie and David to be kept alive. Every meal brings me down to memory lane where I grew up, the smell and taste of my mother, grondmothers, aunties and their family friends cooking evry single day all their family recepies, the scent of my family vineyards.. Thank you Jamie and David for keeping that wonderful complex world of each corner of Italy alive and not be forgotten.

Surprisingly adventurous dishes, high quality Italian. Negronis and wine selection - top-top. And the team is lovely! Will be back for sure. Perfect for a date or an intimate meal 😌

As a regular at Cin Cin's London restaurant in Bloomsbury I have never had a bad experience. From the friendly welcome, to the great recommendations and delicious food, it is always a pleasure to enjoy the amazing tiramisu or a new pasta recipe!

Excellent, Food, service and ambiance

Lovely authentic Italian food. Informal atmosphere and good choice of wines. As Italian, living in Hove, this is my favourite Italian locally! 🙌

Fantastic food and the most generous and interesting wine flight I have ever had. Add to this the impeccably attentive, informative and friendly service of our waiter, Hal, what a wonderful experience. Thank you

The quality, taste and presentation of the food was excellent as was the service. Friendly, prompt, helpful and pleasant A very good experience all in all

Absolutely delicious food, came quickly and with a lovely wine pairing. Staff were very friendly and knowledgable and the chef even delivered one of our meals. 10/10 will definitely come again!

I had the Gorgonzola ravioli with ragu and I have never tasted a saltier meal. My partner had risotto which was much nicer and balanced. The focaccia was also a disappointment and like a loaf of hovis bread. Wasn’t impressed for the price.

Was really looking forward to visiting this restaurant. Unfortunately, we found the service to be painfully slow. Food to be underwhelming and found the whole meal expensive and disappointed.

Fresh, creative and authentic Italian food. Really friendly service and a cool vibe. I bring my friends who visit Brighton. A firm favourite now.

Excellent all round. Superb food. Wonderful staff.

Always love my visits to Cin Cin Hove - food is amazing, service is always wonderful and the at home boxes are amazing value and so easy! On our latest visit this weekend, our server even offered a little wine tasting based on my food order so I could try something else I might like :) was really lovely service, felt really looked after and the meal was delicious as always! Nduja Ragu highly recommended :) :)

Had an amazing lunch her today. Really authentic Italian cuisine set in a relaxed & homely setting with impeccable service from everyone.

Lovely restaurant, food was delicious and staff brilliant. Would highly recommend

Amazing service, nice and extremely polite people work here! Very clean, beautiful place to spend good time! Highly recommend.

• friendly, attentive staff who are actually interested in making conversation • seated at the counter, we overlooked the bar and kitchen giving a more unique experience and better service • food quality and presentation is perfect standard • received complementary food alongside our orders and a congratulatory plate as we were celebrating 🍴 tagliatelle, nduja lamb ragu, runner beans and lamb fat focaccia crumb 🍴beetroot cooked in embers, whipped ricotta, fresh herbs would recommend; is more ideal for people who enjoy smaller menus, richer tastes and “finer” dining 🤗

Excellent food and wine. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Great food, Great wine and amazing service. Also as a side note, really good tunes!

Fantastic little restaurant that we were recommended by a friend, we decided to go all-in and do the taster menu and flight of wine. The Panelle with Nduja Kimchi was my favourite dish followed very closely by the Arancino. So good. The barman did mix up the wine order at one point but resolved the situation quickly and with little fuss by giving us a free glass. An all round great experience and good value for money. I feel this place is only going to get more popular and more expensive so visit soon!

This place beat all my expectations and then some. From the amazing food, to the unique dining experience next to the kitchen, to the chef taking time out of his shift to speak with us. This was hands down one of the best experiences we have had ina while. Thank you to everyone working and look forward to seeing you one day again!

Absolutely amazing! Best Italian restaurant I have ever been and my new favourite place in Hove!

Lovely evening spent - would happily recommend

Unfortunately not the best today....no complaints at all about the food...delicious....however at 2pm on a Friday afternoon with no customers visible in the restaurant...I expect someone to greet us....took at least 3 minutes. We really enjoyed the foccacchia bread...2 courses 4 £18 ....bargain 4 lunch however a bit of competion in Hove. Do feel we were cheated on bottle of wine...not advertised...unless I have missed it...yes we had cheapest however £29 ...not bad compared to some however it did not come out of a bottle...it came draft...tasted good however ....please advertise this. Unfortunately we won't be back ...always of the belief give somewhere a try...not for us today

Just a fantastic place; engaged, genuine service and attention from all members of staff, absolutely delicious and novel food . Restaurant itself offers a range of seating varieties which takes into account different size of parties and different occasions. Love it!

Chilled atmosphere to eat very decent food! Sitting side by side on stools right next to the chefs, watching them create our dinner was fun, staff laid back but very efficient and David the owner was perfectly charming, making us feel so welcome. Small uncomplicated menu and specials board and nice wine list. We had a lovely evening and would absolutely recommend going out of your way for a meal at Cin Cin.

We had a fantastic evening at Cin Cin! The ambiance was perfect for a cozy dinner as a couple, and the service was excellent. Our starters, mains, and desserts were all delicious, paired with a great red wine. As always, we loved our experience here and can't wait to return!

Beautifully fresh and wonderfully creative food. Our server, Archie was excellent. Would go back again.

Superb food which offers a contemporary take on Italian classics. The service is friendly and attentive and efficient. Highly recommended!

We came here as it was close by and had good reviews the food was very imaginative and forward thinking the staff were brilliant and we had a 5 course menu that was fantastic

Lovely evening thank you to Alice for her wonderful service. Good ambiance, drinks and starters, mains unfortunately didn’t live up to some of the great things we had heard but hoping it was a one off. Feedback was taken well at the time and rectified quickly.

Outstanding. Had the fabulous 5 course tasting menu last night. Staff were very knowledgeable, professional and friendly. Food was incredible. Highly recommend, we will be back!

Excellent food from a very knowledgeable chef and because of the layout of the kitchen in the middle he kept us informed of what he was doing the whole time. I am a vegetarian and he offered to make a special dish for me but I went for the vegetarian option on the menu - tagliatelle, wild mushrooms, sweetcorn and charred onion. The mushrooms were cooked to perfection and added a crispy texture to the tagliatelle. It was so flavourful that I didn’t want it to end! All of the staff were extremely friendly and it was a pleasure to talk to them all. It was cold and rainy outside but inside was warm and welcoming.

Lovely, relaxed atmosphere with excellent food and a great playlist. Chef was happy to go out of his way to make me a vegetarian dish but I opted for the vegetarian dish on the menu. It was absolutely delicious. Staff were very friendly and a joy to speak to.

Squid ink pasta was undercooked at the point of it being raw, and when told to the staff, nothing was taken off the bill. Rigatoni and tagliatelle was delicious and staff were nice but disappointed with the other pasta.

Had a lovely meal in this cute, non fussy, unique Italian restaurant. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. Not your run of the mill Italian. Highly recommend.

Food was even better than I remembered from the first time I visited. I've already made another reservation! Really enjoyed the a la carte menu. Every dish had a fantastic mix of flavours and was really well balanced. Lovely dining atmosphere at the bar and very attentive and knowledgeable staff.

absolutely incredible as always. The trout arrancino and ink aioli was top class. As was the polenta pudding and tiramisu choux bun. Cincin never fails to provide a delicious meal

Sadly this visit was so disappointing compared to our first. Lamb arancino starter was tasteless, the burrata/aubergine starter average with some fairly ordinary salad underneath. The main rigatoni amatriciana was definitely undercooked as opposed to "al dente" with little sauce, no real flavour, small portion for the price. The mushroom linguine was bland and a strange idea to add sweetcorn and a bit of sliced onion. The tiramisu choux bun held such promise but was way too crispy and only half full of the tiramisu cream. Our initial experience of the food several months ago was outstanding, excellent and tasty. I'm not sure what has happened since but cannot honestly recommend following this occasion. Also not sure having the door open to the small area outside is great for the people right in front of the door as staff and customers are squeezing past constantly. Staff lovely, they were the best part. Cin Cin - would love you to go back to your previous high standards.

It was our first time but not our last. I am sure for me it was just one of those nights. We had the 5 course tasting menu. (Not all the wines were available) Sometimes we had the wine and other times it came after the delivery of food. Or we had the wine and waited 15 minutes for the food. So some issues on that level. Between us we also found a difference in the quality. I had a stodgy mushroom pasta which wasn’t seasoned. My partners was perfectly cooked and tasted great. I got a lean pork chop which was dry. My partner had a fatty juicy full of flavour pork chop. Overall the place has a great vibe. And next time I hope to get a better experience.

Just had to share my experience of Cin Cin tonight in Hove. Firstly let me say that the food was lovely and everyone in our party enjoyed everything we had. It was my nephews 21st birthday and the kitchen did a great birthday dessert for him which was fab. We had a great night laughing sharing stories about old times and just enjoying ourselves. There were only 6 of us having a family meal. So to be told 'can you keep it down because you are making too much noise and disturbing the other diners' was quite frankly astonishing. If we were shouting and screaming I would understand and hold my hand up but we were just a normal family having a great meal and enjoying ourselves. We were in no way overbearing and whoever complained must be an incredibly sensitive soul. To be shushed and told to be quiet was disrespectful and downright rude especially as the member of staff made sure everyone else in the restaurant heard. I am absolutely livid that we have just paid £500 to be treated like that. Obviously we will never eat there again and I will make sure to let everyone we know too steer well clear of a restaurant where having fun is frowned upon. Whatever reply you put on here will try and maintain we were overly loud. We were not we were just having a nice night with some laughs which is obviously frowned upon in Cin Cin. Really really poor experience and spoiled a special family occasion.

We’ve been to Cin Cin several times before and it was one of our favorite Italian restaurants in Brighton. But unfortunately the food was very disappointing this time. I ordered risotto and it was crunchy (not al dente) which I had to send it back. The other mains were ok but nothing special. The starters and the drinks were however great.

nice place with good service, get the tiramisu choux bun trust me it’s amazing and worth the price

Great night out. Food, service and ambiance is excellent.

Another great evening eating delicious food at Cin Cin.

A reliably good choice for dining in Hove. The seating set up is a good mix of options with the main bar and open kitchen at the front having counter top seating that feels less formal and close to the staff and other diners. At the back there is a traditional seating area and then to the side they also have an outdoors dining area. They have a revolving selection of a la carte options and also a 5 course set menu which also features an optional wine pairing. We dined on the chef's menu for August and it was a filling selection of courses with my favourites being the lamb ragu arancini; deliciously crispy on the outside and then the perfect creamy texture inside with the risotto rice and the meaty ragu; also the mushroom tagliatelle which was a wonderful creamy, buttery sauce with the earthy and firm texture of the mushrooms that complimented it and then the sweetness that the sweetcorn brought to the dish. The main was then perfectly cooked pork, moist and tender, melt in your mouth texture, for our table the cannellini beans had a little too much bite to them but the flavours were good, it reminded me a little of a cassoulet. The service is great, the wine selection is a good spread of different wines from around Italy as well as cocktails. No reservations about recommending this place as a great choice for higher end Italian dining which is somewhat difficult to find and the ambiance and service of the venue make it a comfortable place for a special occasion.

The recent reviews have been a bit mixed. Some of them look pretty unfair. Perhaps they turned over a new leaf then tore right through it... A group of four of us came here for dinner on the recommendation of one of the couples during Pride weekend. We had a great time in this buzzy restaurant, with some very tasty food, some lovely wine and engaging service. It was all really good.

Incredible food start to finish, superb cocktails , fantastic friendly service, first time I've been,, made to feel so welcome..can't recommend it enough.

What an amazing find! Had the 5 course tasting menu and every course was so good, lucky enough to get good weather so sat in the courtyard which had a lovely atmosphere, all the staff members were so friendly, hope to visit again soon.

Fantastic first time at CinCin. Food was superb and service was brilliant. Would 100% come again!

We went to Cin Cin to celebrate my Mum’s birthday. The staff went above and beyond making it a special occasion and the food was amazing. Fab vibe and the lunchtime menu is also a great deal. We will definitely be going back!

My wife and I had a fantastic evening. Incredible food, wine and cocktails with brilliant service from Archie. Really enjoyed ourselves. Thanks.

Had an amazing experience at Cin Cin! The atmosphere, food, and wine was absolutely fantastic. Had the rigatoni and tagliatelle pasta and they were both divine. Would absolutely recommend to everyone, had a lovely time sitting at the bar! Only reason for 4 star service is because the staff we talked to didn’t know much about the wine selection. Otherwise, all around fantastic experience!

Friendly relaxed knowledgeable staff. I chose the chefs six course menu which was served at a nice pace. I spent just short of two and a half hours enjoying my evening.

Went for lunch yesterday. Everyone was very welcoming. I had the lunch menu and it was all very delicious. Next time I’m in Brighton, I’ll definitely be back.

Amazing pasta and wine from here. I had a main and dessert but I think I could have managed a starter as well!

Great food. Really delicious and beautifully plated. Service was impeccable!

The staff were friendly and helpful. The restaurant is well decorated and the menu is good. The food was average. The burrata starter came with a weird tomato / chili sauce with two thin slices of aubergine: this didn’t marry with the cheese at all. The “salad” it came with was a little rocket with cucumber. The dish was poor and very overpriced. The crab lasagne was well put together and a nice special. The “focaccia” was cheap bread served with cheap oil. You want a lovely extra virgin oil that you don’t have at home when you come to an Italian restaurant in my view! The aranchino was nice but I could not taste the lamb at all. Overall, we paid £55 for three starters and some bread. There are many better places to eat small plates in Brighton/ Tutto if you want real Italian, Nostos across the street from Cin Cin and Burnt Orange to name three.

Despite some of our group having allergies, one, a severe garlic allergy, it was not a problem for the restaurant. The chiefs not only made sure that her food had no traces of garlic in it, they periodically came over to our table to give her double reassurance that she could enjoy her freshly cooked food with confidence. This also applied to others' on our table who were dairy intolerant, vegan and vegetarian. Half of our group had the flight menu and each glass of wine was explained with each part of the meal and with such efficient service and the restaurant was busy inside and out. This is a restaurant that we will definitely go back to and would highly recommend. If only all restaurants were like this.

Such tasty fresh food with excellent service. I had to book our Saturday evening table for two well in advance but it was most definitely worth it. Highly recommended.

Great food, beautifully cooked. Excellent service and a friendly, unpretentious atmosphere. Highly recommended.

We had a beautiful time here, will be back!

Another delicious meal. All courses were delicious and well presented. The staff were all smiley, attentive and polite as usual.

Lovely, friendly staff. Food is great- in particular the crab lasagne. Great wine also!

Unfortunately, we found the restaurant to be expensive for the quality of food and wine served. We were overcharged for the carafe wine. We had 2 large carafes but were also charged for a small one. The waitress did ask me to check the bill but l didn't. She was so efficient and friendly l didn't feel l needed to. The lamb arancino didn't seem to contain any lamb and was bland and uninspired. The tagliatelle sauce didn't seem to contain any smoked aubergine either. 3 of us ordered that and nobody tasted it. My pasta dish was ok but not restaurant standard. I wouldn't have complained if it had been a set lunch but at £300 + l felt it was a rip off. The icing on the cake was when my partner was asked to give a review and get 5% off. AMENDED REVIEW. The table was booked by phone by P Harrison and we had 3 courses each + other drinks. Still have bill.

Incredibly high quality and nuanced dishes! As a vegan, I’d choose to come back here because although there’s usually only one vegan option per course it’s always outstanding. Great for a special occasion, especially in the summer where you can sit outside in their little courtyard and have a great meal and delicious cocktails.

Best Italian food and wine I’ve had in a long time. You must get the beef tagliata, focaccia and the Tiramisu, and the Saragat! So many beautiful flavours, will be back in a heartbeat 💗

Great service staff very welcoming and attentive food just fantastic lovely atmosphere can’t wait to return we had the chiefs menu

First time eating here, and won’t be the last! Great service, outstanding quality food and top drink/desert. Book to avoid disappointment, a lovely place to eat in Hove.

Very enjoyable and pleasant experience

Our first visit here and we'll definitely be back. Wonderful friendly and attentive service, superb food and I really liked the fact that there were a range of different seating options. We had a fantastic Anniversary lunch thank you!

This restaurant has great potential and the staff were very pleasant. However, I feel this is a money business more than a restaurant. What I mean by that is most things (including the negroni which is a glass full of ice and premixed) are pre-made in batches and £24 for three small pieces of monkfish is a little rich. I eat out in Brighton all the time and spent £90 at riddle and Finns a day before for much better authentic food. £160 for two because of the small plates is not good and I didn’t see an Italian person in there, staff or kitchen. No prominent food smells as everything seems pre-made. That said the food was enjoyable but we will not be back. The owners should think more about customer service and repeat business rather than margin. I hope that helps. If you want an authentic Italian go to Casalingo on Preston street.