Ephesus Brighton in Brighton and Hove

We visit Brighton 2 or 3 times a year for a day trip and always pop in here for lunch. It was a Friday about 139 and it was empty! Always previously been busy. Food still very good and prices reasonable. Shame no atmosphere.

Absolutely fantastic food. Very reasonably priced, fabulous service and a lovely little venue. Highly recommended 👌

We visited Ephesus on a Friday evening whilst staying in a hotel locally. Having read reviews prior to booking I had high expectations. I was not disappointed at all. Although the restaurant was quiet on our arrival at around 7.25 it was clear it got busier as the evening went on. Food was excellent, very traditional Turkish style food. Brought to the table quickly and well presented by the very attentive staff members. Large portions unfortunately meant no room for dessert. But maybe this was better for my waistline 😀 Meal finished with a lovely Turkish coffee. Would certainly recommend a visit if you are in the area.

I was ephesus restaurant while walking in town I ate lamb barbecue it was delicious The staff very friendly The price was good You really should visit

Amazing food, definitely one of the best Turkish means I’ve had. I had house special Helap Chicken - lots of beautiful flavour and spice. The service and atmosphere was amazing, very friendly and helpful when I went for lunch during the BrightonSEO conference and it was surprisingly quiet - a hidden gem I think! Would highly recommend!

Very tasty, fresh and authentic food. Generous portions. Attentive service. Recommended! We had a great time on our work team dinner!

This restaurant is so welcoming with a cosy setting, and so close to the seafront. The food is absolutely delicious and fresh, it was probably the best falafel I have ever had! The portions are big, but everything is worth trying, could not recommend more !

A beautiful looking restaurant, the aesthetic of the place is incredible and is matched with the high quality of food that they produce. Of all the Turkish places I've been to in Brighton, this is definitely my favourite as it's run by the most respectable people you will ever meet. Their mannerism, their social etiquette, their honour, their service is unmatched

The food was really delicious and there was a large selection of different dishes. In addition, the staff was incredibly nice and made you feel very comfortable. Like the main courses, the desserts were also delicious. The restaurant is highly recommended.

The food and service was so good, especially the food! Well seasoned and well cooked to perfection!

Very good stuff Very happy Very full

The best Turkish restaurant in Brighton

I ordered online, and the experience was disappointing. The food arrived cold and poorly packaged. Additionally, the quality didn’t match what I’ve had before. Unfortunately, I won’t be ordering from here again.

One of if not the best restaurants I've had the pleasure to eat in me and my wife shared the platter for two and it's was incredible! Would highly recommend to anyone in the area and the staff a brilliant!

The best Turkish food I've ever had. It was delicious, plenty. Highly recommended by me!! Keep up the good work guys!

A Turkish restaurant with the best food in Brighton uk, absolutely delicious food, friendly staff, very romantic atmosphere, absolutely hight recomendet for visiting.

Very good Halal food, tasty and huge portion, Naan bread and kababs most I love to eat. Best food I had in Brighton. Love there service ❤️

I visited this restaurant with my son a few days ago. We loved everything: the delicious food, the huge portions, the very friendly staff, and the wonderful cozy design. The open kitchen, which is not something you see often, was a nice touch. I sincerely wish the restaurant many grateful guests. We will definitely be back.

Lovely Turkish restaurant away from the crowded pier, close to the BrightonEye i360. Large portions, fresh food, tasty dishes, a lovely atmosphere

We went there as party of five. The food is not authentic and is toned down to suit the local palate with overly creamy and rich sauce topping everything. The dishes are not cheap and one hopes for a better experience than this. I had to send one dish back and thankfully that was not added to the bill. I cannot recommend this. Try Constantinople instead.

Visited at 21:00 on pride weekend. Fantastic food, large portions and very welcoming. Short walk from the seafront, and the Hilton Hotel. The service was fantastic.

This place is amazing. Delicious food, friendly staff, with turkish atmosphere. As a vegetarian I was contented. Highly recommended!

One word.... B-e-autiful. Great job folks! 😍

I love the ambiance at this restaurant, the lighting is so pretty and adds to the atmosphere. Food was delicious and I think reasonably priced for the portion size. I had the lamb ribs and my friend had the lamb stew. Good Turkish beer and wine made it feel like being there.

food is amazing service very good all staff friendly place very clean im really enjoy everythink thank u guys we will come back very soon

Always lovely to come back to Ephesus when visiting Brighton. I have to say this is a must! Amazing food, lovely and warm staff, and ofcourse the atmosphere is unlike any other. You can clearly see they are putting a lot of love into what they do! It's close to the beach, so Ephesus is perfect after a day out. 🧿❤️

We really enjoyed our meal here. Very good service, very good food. The hummus and flat bread was something else. Great shish too.

Great food and nice atmosphere, quick service, and good portion sizes. The menu offers a variety of delicious options, and each dish is prepared with care. The staff is friendly and attentive, making the dining experience enjoyable. Highly recommended for a satisfying meal and a pleasant ambiance. You won't be disappointed with the quality or the service here. Perfect for both casual dining and special occasions.

Unaware that our hotel restaurant was unavailable this evening, we suddenly needed to find somewhere to eat close by, and found this little gem. Staff were super friendly and squeezed us in for a table for two even though we didn't have a reservation and they were very busy, and for good reason. Our food was was delicious, and there was a good selection for veggies too. The garlic flatbread was to die for. Highly recommend!

The breakfast deal for 15 quid is insane

Great food, lovely staff - also forgot my sunglasses and the staff got them back to me 10/10

I very rarely write a review but honestly the best food I’ve tasted for years. It was that good we went back the next evening. Well done 👏

Stumbled across this restaurant by chance last night, and what a treat! The food was AMAZING, best halloumi I've ever tasted. It was one of those meals you never want to end as everything tasted so good. Staff and decore was spot on too, cannot recommend highly enough.

Definitely a fantastic place if you ever in Brighton. Food was good and services were excellent. Clean and very relaxing.

Had lovely warm flatbreads with dips and olives served while main meal being cooked you can see the chef who was busy preparing the beautiful fresh grilled meat that was good quality. We had chicken and a chicken and lamb shish. Meat so tender,served with fresh salad and bulgar. Generous portions. Friendly staff, super decor with some beautiful lighting. Highly recommended.

The second time I have been here, this time with 3 friends. Fantastic food both times, the meze platter, and mixed grill platter were both superb. Great service and a nice atmosphere.

The food is incredible, one of the best lambs I have ever had. Would strongly recommend lamb beity and the grilled lamb chops. Waiters are extremely nice, restaurant is clean, atmosphere is great! Definitely worth the visit!

Comida maravilhosa. Pratos bem saborosos e típicos. Um ótimo atendimento. Preço bem justo pela qualidade. Indico a visita.

We booked a table for a group. Really good food and quality too. The meat platter was well presented and flattering, good flavour. Great atmosphere and service. Everyone loved it, i highly recommend this place.

The most delicious Turkish food I ever had

If you enjoy Turkish cuisine, I highly recommend this place. If a rating exceeds 100, I will give it a higher rating. And. The staff are friendly I will come again and again

Clean place and all the meats good quality

Always excellent! My favourite restaurant in Brighton. Beats all other Turkish restaurants hands down. Friendly and efficient service. Superb quality.

I have never had a worse experience having booked a place then arriving 5 minutes later explaining why and being so rudely turned away. The staff were so unwelcoming and my partner and I felt unncomfortable and felt very unwelcome

Wonderful restaurant, always a huge treat to go there. Everything I’ve tried from their menu is absolutely delicious and the produce is extremely high quality. Staff are welcoming and helpful. I can’t wait to go back. Thank you!

Been there several times and enjoy the experience every time. Still true, but a bit more expensive now. Happily still trading and making good food in may 24.

Family day out end of May bank holiday. Great food. Went for lamb chops, Iskender, Ephesus Special and some extra chips and of course hummus. Only small issue was one of the waiters with tats asked if we could order everything at once as it’s easier for the kitchen. I asked are you that busy seeing as one big table was about to leave and only a table of two behind us. No reply and I advised we’re not ready to order the mains so we’ll just start with drinks and hummus if you don’t mind. Awkward start from the go but food made up for it. Everything was tasty. Even the salad with pomegranate and red onion salad. Everything tasted fresh. I’m a chef at an Indian takeaway so I’d like to think I know my food.

The food was delicious and the staff were really friendly !

We had a Great experience visiting Epheus. We ordered a Meze platter. It arrived few minutes later, and both smelled, looked and tasted delicious. Friendly Staff and a wide selection of drinks

Abundant plates of food. Good quality and better service.

The restaurant was amazing serving traditional Turkish food. Dogukan was our waiter and did an excellent job. Highly recommend,.

Great restaurant in Brighton. Dogukan was our waiter and did an excellent job. The food and drink was excellent.

I have tried the most famous turkish restaurants in turkey , but ephesus will always be my favorite shop to have a good quality kebab. The portion and presentation is great, a bit expensive but worth every penny !!! My first time trying their food was in 2016 and it’s amazing how they kept their quality since. You got to try you will never regret it .

Amazing food , best meal we have had in ages , fresh and tasty the kebabs are must . Reasonably priced too and staff friendly 😊

The food was outstanding. But I got quite uncomfortable quite quickly. As I was enjoying my food with my partner(white)and her father. I glanced over at staff and they were openly laughing and smirking at me ,as I was eating my food. Which made me think the worst. Have they done something with it? Are they mocking me? Or am I just being paranoid. But as a black man unfortunately I’m quite used to open racism. By no means am I calling anyone racist. But I definitely felt out of place. I did enjoy the food. But I will not go back.

Amazing atmosphere and great staff. Food is fresh and delicious. Service is very welcoming 😁 I enjoyed it on a solo trip and will visit again with friends in the near future! Fatih is also an excellent waiter. Highly recommend this place 😃

Good food and a nice environment. I like it...

Amazing food as always when I visit. Love the whole experience. Great food, vibe, service and community. Highly recommend😊💚😊

Excellent food - huge portions - we completely over-ordered! Delicious. A vast array of foods to choose from, we had a mezzo platter to start and it was huge. Everyone tried everything to a chorus of 'oohs' and 'aahs' - really really good food.

Amazing place with the best Turkish I’ve ever had. Lamb shish was amazing. Service was so good. Definitely come back.

Amazing place with the best Turkish I’ve ever had. Food was so fresh. Lamb shish was amazing. Service was so good. Definitely come back.

Best Grill we had for long time We had platers to share It was very good tender Highly recommended We will be back soon when we are back to Brighton

Das Essen war sensationell. Besonders der gemischte Teller eine Offenbarung. Weil kein Platz mehr femreu war, wurde ein Tiach für uns dazu geholt. Definitiv einen Besuch wert!

Great food, good portions, and excellent service every time. One of our favs in Brighton for date night and with the kids. We’ll be back!

My wife and I ate at this bustling and delightful restaurant last night. We were given complementary pitta bread & dips and the portions are very generous, so unless you are super hungry so what we did and share a main (the mixed grill kebab was more than enough) and leave room for one of their amazing desserts! The food was superb, the service attentive and the fact that there was Turkish people eating there says it all really. Honestly can’t fault this place.

This people are ripping off! We asked can we have just one lamb shish square, they said yes but then they bring us a full dish!! And tell we did ask for that, then they said we just have like that!!

OUTSTANDING!! Delicious 2 person platter with various yummy meats!! Came back next day for 7 pieces of lamb ribs!! WOW!! Best in the WORLD!

It is very delicious food and good services staff are very friendly and reasonable prices available these restaurant.I can recommend it.we will come back again

A fabulous experience from start to finish. Warm welcome, great atmosphere, brilliant food and a lovely smooth wine. Late lunch for sis in law and me, complimentary pita with olives, garlicky tzatziki and spicy tomato dip was a great start followed by lamb fillet with chicken in a mushroom cream sauce. Everything was delicious, great quality and quantity, so much so we needed a doggy bag. Our first visit, not our last. Thoroughly recommended.

Since moving to Brighton some four years' ago we have been carrying out our own survey of the best Turkish restaurants in Brighton and this one has gone in pole position! Had a really lovely meal last night - very good quality meat and other ingredients. The kebabs were beautifully tender and the starters were very varied and each well cooked - not oily. Very good vegetarian selection. Couldn't help but look at the platters and dishes being delivered to other tables - everything looked amazing and just wish we could have eaten more!! I think it is the variety and quality of the cooking which made this restaurant stand out. Also it has a really lovely 'taverna' atmosphere and the bill was £20 LESS than we expected!!!!

Everything you would expect in a typical Turkish restaurant. Good selection of food and wines. Good quality food (especially the lamb) and excellent well kept wine - a well chilled white wine. Great service. Two course dinner for two with two bottles of wine was reasonable value at £100.

Lovely place with excellent food ❤️ You can see the chefs working on the grill through the big window of the kitchen and the food there looks awesome 😍 I wish I can try more dishes in the restaurant but I was not very hungry at that moment... The halloumi salad was perfect. Everything in the plate were well balanced. The lamb spare ribs were excellent. The ribs were crispy outside and still very juicy inside. Everything in this restaurant was amazing. We had an enjoyable night ☺️

Everything you would expect in a typical Turkish restaurant. Good selection of food and wines. Good quality food (especially the lamb) and excellent well kept wine - a well chilled white wine. Great service. Two course dinner for two with two bottles of wine was reasonable value at £100.

Great meat platter. The baklava and chai tea was good too. The decor and open grill kitchen made it a nice place to be. Delicious

Cannot be faulted. We were immediately made very welcome by the friendly staff. Complimentary flabread, olives and dips were provided while the meal was being prepared. The food is freshly cooked in full view of customers and is delicious. Generous portions and good value.

Really lovely food, some of the best Turkish food we’ve ever had. Starters and mains both great. Staff were really helpful and welcoming too. Would definitely go again.

Fantastic food , great , fast and polite service. I really enjoyed food there and nice atmosphere as well . I do recommend it very much . Definitely I will come back to Ephesus soon .

I always recommend this restaurant to my family and friends, they all love it. It’s one of my favourite restaurants in Brighton always come here to celebrate, the people there are nice and kind and really friendly. Dish to recommend chicken Shish✨🤍

Went as an exam celebration and this was by far one of the best Turkish restaurant we have been to. My friend always go here and I can see why she does. The lamb kofte is soft and tender, definitely worth the price and visit!

We come here every time we come down to Brighton, and it is always a highlight! Food is hot, fresh, and delicious! There is something for everyone. Staff are friendly and attentive, and the view of the food cooking really builds anticipation for the delicious meal coming your way. Cannot say enough good things about this place, everyone should check it out!

Amazing food and atmosphere we enjoyed well with my wife, highly recommended! I love to eat Turkish and that’s the best Turkish restaurant in Brighton, thanks for looking after us.

Outstanding .. our go to Turkish was up the road from this place but wow, what’s a fabulous meal we had here last night. The service is exceptional really welcoming and v the prices are excellent value. I am pleased to say that this is...

This place is a gem. The food is great and the portions are generous - we actually shared a main and that was enough for us. Atmosphere is great and being able to see the grill is amazing...

Absolutely brilliant restaurant! Staff are very welcoming, the food portions are superb and the complimentary bread with sauces is so nice! Highly recommend.

Beautiful food, Fantastic cocktails and fab staff!

Came here for a spot of lunch with some friends and had a lovely meal. The Calamari starter was fresh as you like and the main dish number 47 was unreal. Lovely interior and vibes made it a lovely lunch, would definitely come back for...

We have been to Ephesus many times since moving to Brighton! Everytime, it is always fantastic! Very tasty food and excellent value. Staff are always lovely. 100% would recommend!

Excellent good value food and service in a low key relaxed setting just steps from the seafront....highly recommended

Fresh marinated lamb you can taste here I always order is my favourite with Turkish raki with sparkling water making a bit soft and less smelly . I love staff and service just need a bit large area only one star missing for that reason . When my friends come and visit me they getting me there for food . I hope they visit me this Christmas as well .

Had a nice meal here this week. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Restaurant was half full when we got there and a few more arrived after us. Ordered and starters were brought out almost immediately. Plates hadn’t been cleared and mains were brought to us....

Booked for a work social. Asked for a private area which we got. Foot was amazing, really great quality. Staff were lovely and we had a great pre-night out meal. Thank you.

Grat food at a reasonable price and we got it really quick too. Great since we were really hungry. Good service from start to end.

Ephesus boasts a warm and inviting ambiance with a touch of traditional charm. The restaurant's interior is tastefully decorated, creating a cozy and intimate atmosphere. The attentive and friendly staff at Ephesus added to the overall positive experience. While Ephesus Brighton is not the most...

Rocked up in late afternoon early evening and they were happy to let me in without a booking, even placed me next to the kitchen window (very cosy after freezing myself by the sea front!). I ordered a starter of the whitebait, lambs liver, and...

Amazing service and lovely food. Can’t recommend enough! All of the staff were so nice and friendly and the food was outstanding.

Everything was delicious and waiters are so kind thank you so much we ate adan kebab iskender and lentil soup

Generous portions, attentive service and their house red wine is excellent!

Amazing service and tasty high quality food. The lamb shish was so flavourful and soft, melted like butter in your mouth. Easily the best Turkish restaurant in the whole south coast.

Staying in Brighton Friday night and called in without a booking. We were welcomed with pleasure, the place has a great atmosphere. Ordered a platter for 2 it was lovely a real pleasure to eat here.

Halal turkish food. Big portion and delicious