etch. by Steven Edwards in Brighton and Hove

Another amazing night at etch. 5 stars all round. If you want a perfect evening out - head here - highly recommended. Just booked in for another visit.

This place just seems to get better and better every time I visit: the people, the experience, the food (the food was sooo good this time!), and the wine - it made for an amazing afternoon! I can't recommend Etch enough. It's classy with some immense thought that has gone into planning the experience and the dishes. Each dish is delivered with such precision and such flavour consideration, I can't believe it's yet to have a Michelin star. Just wonderful. Can't wait to return.

This place is absolutely incredible. I’ve never experienced a chef so competently match food with wine. The flavours are stunning. Congratulations.

We went for our anniversary and had the 7 course menu. Every dish was a winner and my husband had the wine pairing and I had the soda menu - if you're not a drinker or just looking for a change, I would really recommend this. Each juice is carefully considered and are different and delicious - when compared to the Fat Duck where their non alcoholic pairing was very similar and not especially pleasant.. Wonderful food aside, everyone we met was a delight and we were in good hands. The menu at Etch changes with the seasons and we'll definitely be back. If you get a chance, head to Ink their cocktail bar for a pre dinner drink - the pumpkin spice Old Fashioned was an absolute banger!

I've always felt a bit intimated by Etch. It looks so fancy from the outside, and that's not to say it isn't fancy, but the vibe is so lovely and welcoming! We managed to get a table during Octoberbest...what a treat! The food was amazing, each dish was full of flavour. We have had tasting menus before where one or two dishes were great and the rest a bit meh, but these were all 😍! The staff are lovely too. I messaged to say I was pregnant, and they called beforehand to chat through the menu and to check that I was happy with the alternatives they had planned for me! Take about going the extra mile. Can't wait to go back!

Excellent good Excellent staff All round a great experience

Amazing experience, phenomenal food, in a relaxed atmosphere, no too serious or old school, i will be back definitely

Top notch experience from the beginning till the end. We absolutely loved it , enjoyed every dish! This restaurant deserves the star!

The food was high class with an excellent mix of flavours. Wonderdull service.

Absolutely amazing tasting lunch at Etch. From the initial cocktails, to the tasting menu with wine flight, everything was as beautiful as you would expect. My wife had the soda flight which was given as much care and attention as the wine, and in particular the smokey one with the beef was stunning. The staff were unfaulteringly lovely and attentive, able to explain the food and wine but also personable and with their own personal experiences. A great experience.

Having a visit on 4 October 2024 for 5-Courses Autumn Menu and a glass of red wine. The food is absolutely tasty containing the variety of flavors. The atmosphere of the restaurant has a good vibe and the staffs are really nice. You won’t be disappointed by this great restaurant owned by Steven Edwards (the 2013 MasterChef UK Winner) and his wonderful team.

Just visited today for a double birthday. What an amazing experience. Thank you to all of the staff who made our day special. The food is the best I've ever tasted.

Celebrating our Wedding Anniversary at Etch, Lovely Local fizz in the downstairs bar before the dinner . Food in the 7 course tasting menu was Superbly Presented and Explained by the Excellently trained Bar Staff I opted for an extra Scallop and also a Cheese Course It was ALL Thoroughly Delicious Professional Masterchef Steven also made time to have a conversation with us and is a Kind and Thoughtful Person who goes Above and Beyond to Maintain a Superb And Smooth Experience . The Michelin Guide Really need to pay this Establishment a Look Rebooked Immediately !

Fantastic food and excellent service. Every course was a delight but the highlight for me was as the mushroom and truffle ‘snack’ at the beginning

Oh my goodness, what a restaurant! Came with my partner to attend the Kray Treadwell collaboration. The stand out dishes for us were the Kray FC to start, the soup of the day, duck, dippy eggs and the chocolate raisin pudding - but it was ALL delightful. Service was great, very attentive throughout the evening. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, thank you for hosting such a memorable evening.

Delicious food. Deserves a Michelin. I had the autumn tasting menu, the chefs and waiters were lovely and welcoming.

Fabulous service and catered to our specific needs well 😋

My husband and I came for an anniversary meal on 5/9 and all we can say is WOW! From start to finish we were made to feel a million dollars and there are no words to describe the food. The staff were so attentive, knowledgeable and professional and we will definitely return.

Couldn’t fault it. Everything was on point

Just enjoyed an absolutely wonderful dinner at etch. The menu, which we were told changes every two months, comprises of 5 dishes with two optional additions. Each of the six dishes we were served was exquisitely presented and delicious. The quality of food was matched by with excellent service, from start to finish. All round superb!

Fancy getting down with fun. Fabulous place for a date night! 🍾💚

Fantastic food and drinks. Great personal service. I had a little trouble hearing all the detailed descriptions of the food and wine which is a shame because it was all very interesting.

We dined at Etch, coinciding with a guest chef evening featuring Tom Hamblet, the current Master Chef The Professionals winner. The food was a wonderful blend of innovation and elegance with each dish meticulously crafted using fresh local ingredients. Chef Hamblet’s dishes were a highlight adding to an already exquisite menu. The wine pairing was exceptional and enhanced the complete experience. Steven and his team provided impeccable service, great knowledge of the food and wine while balance utter professionalism with warmth and personality. This restaurant rightly deserves it place as one of the best in the UK.

I've been here twice over the past year and honestly my last experience was disappointing. I was a bit disappointed that a lot of the items on the menu were the same again. For something so expensive and experiential I was expecting to have something different this time. I also thought the ambience was off. Our table had a crack in it, the sofa had a split in the cushion, there was dust on the decorations, and our bill was presented in a cracked old leather wallet. For a place that is so expensive and has such high end food I would expect these finishing touches to be up to scratch. It feels like this place is due a little refresh and I think next time I want to go for a special meal I'd probably go to one of Brighton's other fine dining experiences.

We went for 7 course tasting menu and was not disappointed. Absolutely delicious with an excellent range of different flavours to try

What a fantastic evening of excellent food and service.It's been at the top of our 'food list' to visit for a while and it more than lived up to our expectations! The personal touches added to the experience, from being greeted by Chef Edwards, to the explanation of dishes from various chefs and serving staff.Highly recommend a visit and we will definitely be back for one of the next seasonal offerings.Thank you for making it a very special evening.

A real education but as a former food critic I am inclined to notice everything !!! Disappointing wines, not one I'd wish to return to, bar the dessert wine & of course the sparkling Nyetimber. Fennel as a stand alone vegetable would not be my first choice ?!?

Such a treat. We were very well looked after and food was a real experience. My son has never had food like it before and now wants to be a chef.

Excellent food with great service

It's always a special evening at Etch. The food is consistently delicious and beautiful, so the eye prepares the stomach for a delight. The service is excellent without being intrusive. We will be back to sample further creations. Thank you

Wonderful evening celebrating our anniversary. The food was amazing!

Amazing meal, we had the 5 course lunch menu and it was to die for - absolutely would recommend

Fantastic lunch. We had the 5 course tasting menu and a few extras! The food was exceptional, service too, we thoroughly enjoyed every bite. Will be returning. 5 Stars.

Always a special place to visit Exemplary service and fantastic menu Fantastic wine selection 3 hours for lunch

Stunning. I was very well taken care of by Isabella today. Food was amazing. Lovely clean flavours. Beautiful restaurant and lovely staff. This place is magic!

Well worth the wait, we had the full weekend menu and it was great. Quite pricey but not surprising given the quality of food, service, and number of dishes included.

We dined at Etch last night while in Brighton to celebrate my birthday. The whole evening can only be described as outstanding!!!! We were contacted in the run up to confirm the booking and any dietary issues. We were welcomed warmly and guided downstairs for a pre meal cocktail in the bar. Once at our Table the staff were on point immediately, with friendly attentive service throughout the night. The attention to detail with each staff member bringing out different dishes and explaining them, along with the wine being topped up just as required was superb. But the food…. Oh the food… just sublime.. the flavours, intense yet delicate, everything was balanced to perfection and Steven’s passion and skill are plain to see on the plates. This is the second time we have dined with him (but at different venues) and this is without doubt THE BEST food we have ever had. Thank you to the whole team for a wonderful birthday evening . We will be back soon for sure.

***Edited following response*** Booked in for taster lunch with around a month in advance. Advised as directed to mention both diners had a dairy allergy. Received a call 4 days before the reservation asking if we ok with them putting a little dairy in anyway as thats what they usually do. They said other wise they cannot serve anyone with a diary allergy which they then say they confirm on their website and so we should have noticed this. There is no mention on their menus that they cannot serve people with a dairy allergy, although it is mentioned on the booking pages. I would expect however, something more prominent or a faster response when booking. Utterly shocking service in this day and age that people with allergies are treated like this. I would not expect this treatment in a fast food chain never mind a fine dining experience such as this.

I brought my chef husband nick (baldchefnick) to etch to celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary… the team were all awesome, we loved our table, thank you so much for the unexpected Nyetimber at the beginning. The food & cocktails were awesome! 🤩 I particularly adore the marmite rolls with seaweed butter & rye dippy eggs. I would say nicks favourite was the scallop & shrimp & the lamb. Absolutely brilliant. I think nick will have the best time working with you 😁

A very lovely experience from the cocktail bar to the 5 course taster menu. Superb flavours

Perfick!!!! Had the 7 course taster menu with wine flight, amazing.

So we wanted a last minute date night and called etch who accommodated us at 8pm. We opted for the 5 course menu over the phone and paid deposit. On arrival we was warmly greeted by front of house and the head chef peering out of the open kitchen. We was seated opposite the open kitchen and this added to the atmosphere. It was fascinating watching the experts work their magic. Service was impeccable, every staff member knew the ingredients of each course. We added on the scallop at a costly £18 but probably the best scallop we will ever taste! Stand out courses were the soup, dippy egg and Stevens trademark marmite bun. We will be back and this will be on our food reviews on insta

Food is amazing well deserved 3 rosettes Totally booking again

I, a person living nowhere near Brighton and Hove, just received 17 spam phonecalls from this company. I don't even need to visit to know a company is trashy when I see it.

Great food excellent wine pairing couldn’t fault the service all the team were great

Dinned as a private hire for our Christmas Party in December. The food was incredible and you get a lot more than expected. The plates and small but several per each course so it certainly fills you up! The service was fantastic from helping us organise our night to the delivery of food, I loves how engaging they all were and the detail the waiters give at each serving as to what is in the dish, it makes it even more appetising. Incredible Food, Excellent Staff, Fab Night - will definitely be returning! Thank you Etch.

Amazing food, service and atmosphere. 5⭐

Fantastic food. On a personal note I found the decor a bit depressing.

The most gorgeous restaurant, food and service i have ever had. 10/10 throughout and they even hand wrote a card to congratulate me on my new job. I think this place is hard (if not impossible) to top! Thanks for the best lunch ever.

Dinner. A former Masterchef Professionals Winner. This has been on our list for ages, and we finally got the chance on our recent stay in Brighton. We've had some tasting menus in our time, but this has got to be affordable fine dining, £50 for five courses. There is a seven course for £75, which we chose and options to add extras. On arrival, we were shown downstairs to their cocktail bar named INK, after it used to be a tattoo studio. You are best to pre-book this. It's a very dark, moody space,well it is totally black with low lighting and a chill vibe. A couple of cocktails ordered,one being their house MI DISPIACE, NEGRONI Tom Cat Blueberry Gin | House Bitter Liqueur | La Fee Absinthe | Grapefruit | Orange Bitters |Greek Yoghurt £14. Then it's off upstairs to the restaurant with its open kitchen, taking the centre of attraction in the clean modern dining room. Once seated, we were served a complimentary glass of Nytimber,which was totally unexpected and much appreciated. Dinner started with a couple of snacks and their bread and butter. All the dishes that follow are quite simply devine. The fish course of Halibut was one of the best we've experienced in a long time. And then there's the Dippy egg.Wow! We had to have the extra dish of Scallop £18. Not forgetting the Beef & Celeriac,so sweet and tender. The finale of two beautiful and tasty desserts. We just loved everything about this outstanding restaurant. The staff and service were impeccable. So much so this has got to be our restaurant of the month. How does it not have a Michelin Star? or at the least a Bib Gourmand. Get booked in,you will love it.

We tried the £50 winter menu recently and it is fantastic value! The quality, the attention to detail and every dish was consistently delicious. I had the pescatarian menu (Turbot and stone bass) the menu also includes snacks, the amazing marmite bread with seaweed butter and the dippy egg The service was lovely and the food is stunning. Nearly time for the spring menu. Can't wait.

ate with friends recently and it was a great experience all round. As we were a party of 6 we got a private room in the basement which was good as we could chat without shouting (as you have to do in some places) Friendly and informative staff great food great service

5 years since we first went there and it didn’t disappoint. The restaurant has expanded and the decor changed but still very comfortable, modern, great ambience, great service and staff and the food was exceptional. If you can, go. With Steven Edwards bringing each dish to the table and explaining what you’re about to eat. etch. currently holds a Michelin Plate | 5 Good Food Guide | 3 AA Rosettes.

This restaurant takes food to a whole new level. Not only was it aesthetically pleasing and described in detail by both the staff and chef but the subtle flavours left you wanting more. Highly recommend for a special occasion.

Our first time at Etch and it was amazing. Exceptional food and the service from the time of booking to leaving was superb. Really great team - we will be back for sure for their spring menu! Thank you team etch.

Unquestionably the best tasting menu in Hove.

Fantastic birthday lunch! Sam, Scott & Isabella were amazing. We had a beautiful tasting menu with seamless service.

Really lovely food in an elegant space with charming staff- you couldn't ask for more!

Superb food and excellent service as always. Lovely to chat to Steven, who was there all evening working front of house. Highly recommend a visit.

What a treat! We had a delightful evening at Etch and can’t recommend it highly enough. Amazing food and a special atmosphere..made all the better by being able to see the chefs creating away in the immaculate kitchen. A stand out experience!

Consistently good food, friendly service. One of the best restaurants in Brighton

We visited for the September set menu. The service was good but a little flat. The food was fine but nothing memorable. Everything needed a touch more seasoning and when we asked for salt we were told they don't normally provide it. We shared the additional cheese course which was delicious however the final course was a fig tart and fig leaf Ice cream that none of us wanted to finish, despite its small size. The wine recommendations were great and reasononably priced. We've eaten similarly priced taster menus, in Brighton and elsewhere, that were far better and felt more special and therefore wouldn't return.

We had the £25 OctoberBest menu, it was simply outstanding. Incredible flavours and amazing customer service. The cocktails were also out of this world. Couldn't recommend it more! Definitely going to return to experience the full menu soon.

I have plenty of favourites, but this one is special, and a cut above anything else the city has to offer. It is, without doubt, the best restaurant in Brighton! It always feels like such a special treat to be cooked for, and looked after, by this talented bunch. I’ve been coming here since it first opened, and just love it. It seems to get better every time. Steven and the team do such an amazing job of making you feel so welcome. It’s a perfect balance of sophisticated, yet relaxed. The food is simply another level. So much flavour in every bite and all presented in such an elegant way. The service is always fantastic. A very welcoming team, who always go above and beyond to make your night special. We are very lucky to have this talented chef in our city, and the restaurant deserves all the accolades and praise it receives. Thank you again for another amazing night. See you again soon.

Everything was perfect! The food was delicious and had unique flavors! We love every minute of the experience! We want to thank everyone!

It’s been 5 or so years since I’ve dined at Etch so the return visit was well overdue. Pleased to report that the visit was absolutely divine from start to finish. Welcome and the service were warm and lovely - pro tip, start with a drink in the cocktail bar before moving to your seat. The food was absolutely gorgeous - flavour exploding from every bite. We went for the five course which was great value for money. In terms of favorite dishes, it was very difficult to choose. The opening snacks were divine - mushroom truffle bite was a WOW flavour bomb. Similar for the tomato soup - the elevating of humble ingredients were super impressive. Great wine list too - we went for a lovely orange wine which complemented the meal nicely. Highly recommend and I will not be going 5 more years before visiting again!!

Really wholesome evening. Top food and wine pairing was good too. Knowledgable staff, and very attentive. Nice touch having Steven Edwards coming round to talk through the courses. Will visit again!

What can I say but WOW! Booked as a solo diner and requested specific seating which was taken into account. A call before my booked dinner reservation, asked me about any dietary requirements or allergies which were confirmed upon arrival - not lost in a chain of office to restaurant email communication. Was warmly greeted and the staff made me feel so at ease. Opted for the tasting menu as didn't want a heavy main course, and this was just perfect. The service was impeccable - each of the course contents thoroughly explained upon arrival. Would go as far as saying that this was the best dining experience I've ever had. Thank you to the team at Etch.

Great ambience and food and service to match. We had the 5 course menu and every course was well explained, served in good time and of exceptional quality to rival its London equivalents. Will be back for sure.

What a treat, had the most delicious and beautiful meal here! It is expensive but such a memorable menu, felt extremely lucky to eat here. It’s amazing!

Great lunch in December, always interesting to have a tasting menu, which challenges you to eat dishes you might avoid and inevitably they are a success. Outstanding cauliflower soup, and amuse bouches. Only criticism was very loud music and a generally noisy restaurant.

A really special place. Have lived nearby in Hove for a few years and until this week had not ventured into etch. Great experience. Wonderful food. Special touches really appreciated with the birthday card left on the table and Steven popping out of the kitchen to welcome us into his “home” and serving at the tables. Hope to be back. Thank you to the whole etch team

Great experience, unfortunately my wife was not feeling too well and this meant we left early so couldn’t finish the final courses (nothing to do with the food). The staff were exceptionally understanding. We can’t wait to rebook and complete the evening. The staff venue and food (we had) were all. outstanding I cannot recommend enough

This is a must for foodies- the atmosphere, the service, the wine list and the taster menu are sublime. I took my best friend for his birthday lunch and everything was perfect and delivered to the highest standard. Will definetly return! Couldn't fault anything. Every course was a delight to eat. Thank you for an exquisit afternoon!

Wonderful environment and incredible food

A really special place. Have lived nearby in Hove for a few years and until this week had not ventured into etch. Great experience. Wonderful food. Special touches really appreciated with the birthday card left on the table and Steven popping out of the kitchen to welcome us into his “home” and serving at the tables. Hope to be back. Thank you to the whole etch team

Such a wonderful experience. Beautiful food. Casual environment but special at the same time. Can't recommend highly enough. Treat yourself! You won't regret it.

Amazing food, service and quality from Steven and his team. Many thanks....we are booked back in already!

Absolutely incredible. Best food I’ve ever eaten. 10/10 for food and amazing service. The team there are amazing. Definitely coming back.

Food was delicious, price very reasonable. Great cocktails too and atmosphere was top notch. Highly recommend!

A really special place. Have lived nearby in Hove for a few years and until this week had not ventured into etch. Great experience. Wonderful food. Special touches really appreciated with the birthday card left on the table and Steven popping out of the kitchen to welcome us into his “home” and serving at the tables. Hope to be back. Thank you to the whole etch team

Great lunch in December, always interesting to have a tasting menu, which challenges you to eat dishes you might avoid and inevitably they are a success. Outstanding cauliflower soup, and amuse bouches. Only criticism was very loud music and a generally noisy restaurant.

What’s not to like . from the moment we entered through the pre dinner drinks and of course throughout the superb Anniversary supper the staff and Steven were efficient friendly knowledgeable and made the evening. Loved it

I was nervous before I went as I'd never been or ate in such a high end place . Staff were amazing, I was made to feel so welcome , all the dishes were explained , then the absolutely gorgeous lovely chef brought over dessert & asked us about our experience. Absolutely amazing experience, thankyou . Highly recommend

Incredible tasting menu and cocktails. All courses were outstanding with the added bonus of being served by the chef for a few. A wonderful experience!

Incredible food. Incredible service. It’s a must go.

Wow! Thank you Etch for an amazing night! We had the 9 course with paring wine and we can’t fault a thing! The moment we walked in we loved the cool dark interior and unique artwork. The staff we warm, charismatic and friendly. Every dish was a taste sensation and cooked to perfection. We particularly enjoyed the truffle doughnuts, the caviar with those amazing beef cubes, the scallops were out of this world as was the pigeon and veal. Each dish was paired with incredible wines. Thank you to everyone at Etch for an fantastic night! We can’t wait to come back.

Absolutely delicious and fabulous evening

Outstanding! We were so impressed by the food and service here. We opted for the 7 course tasting menu and every dish was delicious. The service is also friendly and relaxed and not the usual stuffy atmosphere you get with this calibre of restaurant.

My husband and I had a wonderful evening at etch. The 9 course taster menu was wonderful, the staff were attentive and knowledgeable about the dishes, and the venue was lovely. Cannot recommend it enough.

Always an excellent experience when we go to etch.

Wow!! We visited Brighton to see a friend and decided to treat her to the taster menu here - the food was absolutely remarkable and every interaction with members of the team was attentive, professional and knowledgeable. We've been lucky to have eaten at a few Michelin starred restaurants and Etch is by far the best food and overall experience we've had and would be thoroughly deserving of a star in my opinion. Having Steven at the restaurant is great - hearing him explaining his own dishes and seeing his passion up close was great! Dippy egg was my favourite course...amazing! The wine pairing worked perfectly and introduced us to some new wines to try at home :-) Thanks for a fab evening

Fabulous food, knowledgeable and attentive staff. And a great wine list. A+++

7 course tasting menu and wine pairing for my brothers 30th was very special. Each course was delicious

Wonderful gourmet dining with a very friendly, attentive and professional staff. Enjoyed a 4 course taster menu for lunch that was an absolute taste sensation throughout - will definitely return.

Friendly, warm and welcoming with exceptional food and service. A big thank you to Steven and his team for wonderful evening at etch.

Highly recommended. Would go back in a heartbeat.

Food fantastic, team fantastic. Great evening, thanks!

What an incredible experience. The cocktail bar before our meal was lovely, the service was first class and the food absolutely outstanding. We had the 7 course taster. Can't rate Etch highly enough! Thank you 😊

Went for our kids birthday and loved every minute. Service was excellent thanks to Dan and our chef Joe cooked up a storm. Brilliant. Great atmosphere and Steve Edwards even took time to say hello which was nice. Not cheap but well worth a visit