Garden of Babylon in Brighton and Hove

After reading the excellent reviews of this lovely restaurant I booked it for three of us on my husband's birthday . It was our first visit and we were delighted with the experience . The staff were very welcoming and friendly. We each had three courses , all of which were delicious. The portions were generous and the prices were very reasonable. The service was first class. Our waitress was very attentive and Billy, the owner, was a wonderful host. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Did order any food. The glorious smell of fresh brewed coffee tickles your senses when you walk in. It's a quaint shop focusing on real coffee, but they also offer smoothies, ice cream, and a few treat options. It's beautifully decorated with art that may be original and possibly local artist, but I'm not sure. There's also merch for purchase. You can sit the back area with a coffee and a treat while you work or surf the web, or you can enjoy the weather in the small sitting area out front. The exposed brick and ceiling, along with the old school equipment makes for a unique experience. Music was playing at a very comfortable level. Easy place to sit back, work or socialize.

I had dinner with my brother and it was a fantastic evening. Excellent food, great cosy atmosphere AUTHENTIC Italians running the restaurant so we had a brilliant experience.

The food was over-salted, to the extent that 2 of us (out of a group of 5) struggled to finish our food. Additionally, something in the kitchen was burning and the restaurant filled with smoke. Service was also slow and patchy. Very surprised by previous reviews.

Real Italian food in a small intimate restaurant with a hospitable personal atmosphere