Giggling Squid in Horsham

Me and the wife decided to try this restaurant as we had walked by a few times and it looked really nice. Really lovely atmosphere, nicely decorated and the food was good.

My friend arranged a meal for us for a catch up. Never been to the Giggling Squid but love Thai food and also heard good reviews. Well I was not disappointed! The service was excellent and the food was so beautiful, I will definitely be returning with my husband!! High recommend this little gem!

I recently ate at the Horsham branch with my teenage son. We had a starter each. We had a main course. A older blonde lady took our order. Our starters came after quite a wait. When she took our plates the waitress said “you must have been starving you ate them so quickly” we had eaten them at a normal speed! Two small starters do not take too long to eat! After waiting for 20minutes I called over another waiter, he assumed I was asking for the bill, as we had been there so long. I said that, no, we were still waiting for our mains. The restaurant was not busy. He sent over the original waitress who took our order and she stated that because we were so starving and ate our starters so fast, our mains are on a timer and we’d have to wait! We waited 40 minutes from our starter until our main course. There was no apology for the wait. She just said that it was our fault for eating our starter so fast! I found this very odd and have never been given this explanation before. We will not be returning as I found her very rude.

I have been in this restaurant many times but unfortunately the last two times it hasn’t been as expected… dry chicken satay, small portions, overcooked sticky rice… the yellow curry with crab and prawns wasn’t great, I only found half a prawn and no sauce… It is very clear that they are cutting costs and as a result the quality has decreased substantially. Doubt I will be returning.

Booking online was easy and the additional notes about the booking were acted upon which was great such as mobility issues for a couple of the party and not wanting to be under a speaker if they played music. Spiciness was toned down to our requirement for some of the party. Lily land the rest of the staff looked after us well, being friendly and attentive.

I'm ashamed to say, having lived in and around Brighton and Horsham, and worked in London for 20yrs, last night was the first time I'd been to the Giggling Squid! I took clients and colleagues so it was important to have great food, great service, and a great atmosphere which was effortless. The team there dealt with my intolerance to Dairy and Gluten really well. Menu online was clear so I planned what I was going to eat. The Restaurant Manager knew what was in everything too which was comforting. She was even saying "Phil this one's not for you", or "Phil, this one's for you"... (first time she'd met me). This is absolutely light years ahead of so many restaurants.. Food and Wine was great. Clean and fresh and good quality. It was also sensibly priced. I'm sorry its taken me this long to visit! Will definitely be back! Thanks Giggling Squid.

Hadn't been before,but can recommend, food really good and staff polite and attentive without being overbearing,definitely will go again

We visited with 2 good friends for my husband’s birthday. We wanted chicken satay to start, they had run out (this happened the last time we came) and my red Thai chicken curry had 2 pieces of chicken in. Husbands birthday was not mentioned, despite the table next to us having a birthday! A complementary cheesecake was brought to the table as an apology, only to be charged for it when the bill came! We asked for another bottle of wine at 10pm only to be told the bar was closed. At 1015pm the lights came on full and the front door was opened, we felt very unwelcome. Would not return and would not recommend. Very disappointing.

Giggling Squid were happy to pull together a lovely take away birthday lunch for my 92 year old Dad today. Thank you for making the experience seem less.

I went there to eat on my own and discovered a real gem. I was well looked after by Natalie and the rest of the staff who were all lovely and friendly. Then there was the food. Wow, it was delicious, really really good. I had a brilliant cocktail to finish and left with a huge smile after a delightful experience.

We came to celebrate our son and daughter-in-law’s 15th wedding anniversary, 23 of us made up of friends and family. We knew the food would be great because it always is, but what we hadn’t expected was how well we were treated. We arrived early to decorate the tables but the staff had already done it for us. They had put up a lovely display of balloons and put out special napkins and confetti on the tables. We were all really impressed and it made a lovely evening very special. Thank you to all the staff.

I’m disappointed to say the least. I’ve loved giggling squid since they first opened their Horsham branch. I went for a lunch here today having come back for Christmas break and ordered pad thai for their quick lunch. The Pad thai arrived within 4 minutes of ordering which was a huge bonus until I took a bite of the chicken and it was raw. I mean bright pink and like it hadn’t even touched the pan. The waiter was very apologetic but considering I’ve spent the rest of my afternoon being ill… I would advise people to check their food.

We brought our friend with us over to Horsham for some shopping and where else would we choose to eat but The Giggling Squid. The last time we were here was in July so we felt we deserved the outing! Like normal, I booked a table to ensure that we wouldn't be disappointed, particularly bearing in mind it was the build-up to Christmas. I am pleased I did because the restaurant quickly filled up with hungry customers. We were warmly greeted and shown to our table. We all chose the special lunch tapas set menus and were very pleased with our choices, and enjoyed our prawn crackers with chilli dip whilst deciding. Everything was very tasty, beautifully presented and we didn't leave anything! Yet again we didn't have room for dessert but perhaps next time? Although the restaurant was very busy, the standard of food and service was still first class. Thanks to Moy (I hope I've spelt that correctly) for taking such good care of us. We hope to be back again in the summer to enjoy some more lovely food. Just one word of advice: it is definitely worth booking a table in advance in order to avoid disappointment as this restaurant gets very busy!

20 of us went for our work Christmas lunch. A warm welcome when we arrived, friendly and attentive service - regular checks if we needed more drinks was appreciated (and always with a smile!) But above all the food was delicious. The waitress was one step ahead too...taking the spreadsheet to the kitchen and naming the people when bringing out the food (who can remember what they've ordered especially after a few festive cocktails?!) And she made settling the bill as individual orders completely seamless. Fabulous experience, highly recommended!

Flying visit at GS Horsham. Arrived a little early but were promptly seated. Pork skewers are a must as well as green this curry! Jacob, our server, was efficient and explained in full about any food questions (we had from the menu). Busy restaurant with a warm and happy vibe throughout. Will return!

Really fresh, high quality ingredients and taste. I’ve been with friends and family multiple times and the food is consistently good across the entire menu. The restaurant itself is really bright, and the tables and chairs are a bit dated/wobbly but I’m being quite nitpicky there. Highly recommend.

I've been to this restaurant many times and would normally say it's reliable for a good lunch at reasonable prices. I loved the (short-lived) offshoot (lime squeezers) - however the Horsham giggling squid was disappointing recently. My chicken pad thai lacked the proper zingy taste. Also was not very hot (in temperature) - when will restaurants learn that plates should be pre-heated so the food is served properly warm? It's really very very simple. My wife's red curry was good, but sorry to say that I am no longer keen on Giggling Squid in Horsham, I think the staff must have completely changed. Other branches (e.g. Beaconsfield) are better.

Great food, lovely atmosphere and friendly happy staff. Horsham Giggling Squid is my favourite by far

A lovely birthday dinner for my grandmother, which is now our yearly tradition! The staff are so attentive and chatty, amazing food and service as always, and they sang happy birthday to my grandmother and gave her a free dessert! Thank you so much for a delightful evening, can’t wait to come back!!!

We booked a table for lunch and both had the set tapas mels and a bottle of wine . The meal was really good and i think you should get the manager from Miller and Carter to taste your hot wings .. The squid was cooked to perfection and also had a nice kick to it and the Chicken masaman was excellent too . My wife had chicken satay,thai green curry ,veg stir fry and rice which she enjoyed .The restaurant was full and the service was really got with intntive staff. Will be back soon

Finally managed to return to Horsham and this restaurant with our friend who used to live nearby. The last time we were at this restaurant was in October 2021 so long overdue! Just to be on the safe side, I had pre-booked our table. The lunchtime set tapas menu has changed since our last visit, so we took slightly longer than usual to make our choice. Whilst deciding we shared a portion of prawn crackers with chilli dip. My husband had the Feasting Set, our friend had the Royal Set and I had the Hawker Set. All of these were absolutely delicious, beautifully presented and just the right portion size. We were served by Julian who was very attentive but not intrusively so, and it was good to see the restaurant busy on a Thursday lunchtime. We all agreed that we will not leave it so long until we return to this restaurant to have some more delicious food. Thanks for a great lunchtime outing.

Enjoyed it. Nice table in the window. Great wine. Duck spring roll starter excellent! Honey seafood main far too salty, wouldn’t order again. Just made the wrong choice. Other dishes looked fab. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff.

Took my grandaughter to the Horsham branch and she loved it. She had pad thai and we had tapas so she could experience it, the staff were great helping her choose and they made her feel really special. Thankyou

Fancied a Thai meal for lunch whilst we stopped in Horsham shopping, but were disappointed - service and food not up usual standards of Giggling Squid restaurants. The one in Brighton is far better for service and food.

Came in for the first time last night. It did not disappointing. The food was fabulous and full of flavour. The staff were very attentive and polite. Would highly recommend

Been two or three time but on this occasion we went on the spur of the moment and although they were extremely busy we were found a table. The service is good and the food extremely tasty. Particularly love the Thai green curry and the...

I honestly cannot fault this place for anything, and think they should be commended for everything. We unfortunately had to reduce the table size hours before the booking due to train cancellations and the staff couldn’t have been more accommodating about it all. The food...

Fresh and very tasty food, our favourite Thai restaurant. Plenty of choice too. Nice staff, good service. Waitress called Deer was a lovely lady, great service, waiter called Wot (unsure of spelling) was also excellent waiter/manager. Thank you for a lovely evening meal.

The menu read great, stories about how the various dishes came about, but the execution of most of the food was pretty poor, we certainly won't go back.

Really impressed. The staff were efficient, attentive and helpful. The food was really excellent. I will definitely be returning.

On the plus side, the restaurant is a little quirky, cosy and certainly has a "feelgood" ambience. The food arrived extremely quickly and was delicious although we felt the portions were rather small. When we go out for Sunday lunch we don't eat an evening...

We stopped here for lunch on the off chance and were really impressed. Service was sunny and quick. The food was also quick, tasty and the portions were really good. We especially liked the peanut sauce that accompanied the Satays. We always look for a...

Went here with my 2 gfs and we had really nice food. Staff were very friendly and a huge menu to choose from. Only thing was if you ordered a main like me which was pig cheeks you then had to order rice as an...

Been here for lunch recently, staff was very friendly and efficient, extensive menu, and cocktail list. The food was super tasty, I've really enjoyed the lamb shank massaman with egg fried rice. The place looks colourful and fresh with lots of flowers both inside and...

was here last weekend and found the team to very accommodating, helpful and professional. Service was quick, I enjoyed the red curry and steamed rice and chicken wings, all lovely. This is a busy place but with great service especially for a busy Friday night....

When we went in, we were excited! We got seated quickly and served quickly. We ordered pork spring rolls, which at time tasted lovely, we then ordered got ours mains not long after. I had the steak with coconut rice. My partner red curry. All...

We had a two course meal, it would have been three if we had the room. All dishes were packed with flavour and delicately spiced. The Golden Money Bags had a crunchy shell with a delicious filling and the dipping sauce complimented them perfectly, and...

Stopped off for lunch with my Thai son, he loved the food and had 4 dishes, he ate the lot. I had 2 courses and really enjoyed it. Authentically decorated and a nice host. Staff were friendly and attentive. Having lived in Thailand we know...

Visited the restaurant… decor was really nice but the food was inedible..I ordered the duck spring rolls as a starter and the grease was oozing out of them made me feel sick from the start… my son ordered satay chicken which tasted very strange… I...

lovely place to eat, the food was really good - the squid starter was one of the best we've ever had; service very good too, friendly and very helpful with an allergy restriction

The lunchtime menu has good variety to choose from and the full menu always has opportuities to try something new. The staff are freindly and helpful. The food is very, very tasty. Love it.

The staff were all really friendly and attentive. The food was lovely and really nicely presented! We will definitely be going back!

Visited last night with friends, last minute choice as they had 1 table spare. Right choice. Service was great and food was even better. I had the chubby pork cheeks which were lovely!! Been many times before and will continue to do so!

Whilst the food was tasty, the service was appalling and we would not go back. We were left standing by the door for a good 10 minutes without any acknowledgement. Eventually someone told us there was a table at the back. We were not shown...

Went here for two courses at lunch. There was a mix up with our food but it was very good when it arrived, and manager gave us our lunch for free to apologise! Nice atmosphere, decor and selection of dishes

Excellent restaurant - Giggling Squid restaurants are very good but Horsham just felt a level above others that we’ve visited. Very friendly and really professional service, the food’s great and drinks selection varied and inexpensive compared to other eateries. The Thai staff here were meticulous...

An enjoyable experience trying new foods and cocktails. Location is great on a busy street of restaurants in Horsham and sat outside on a warm early evening. Greeted by friendly waitress by the name of Dear and were told about some new cocktails on the...

Went for lunch with a friend and ended up spending all afternoon and evening there sampling the new cocktail menu! Mango Chilli Mosquito and Thai Sabai are sensational cocktails...everyone should try them! The food was excellent...the Thai tapas menu is such a great idea to...

Cold food delivered, expensive and poor quality. When i called to discuss the manager laughed and said don’t get angry. It was a birthday takeaway

Had to pop over to Horsham so took advantage of having lunch at The Giggling Squid. To be on the safe side I pre-booked a table knowing how busy it can be. Like normal we were warmly greeted by the friendly staff and quickly seated....

We have been to giggling squid Horsham several times and we are never disappointed. Food excellent and service second to none.

Busy Friday evening 8;15 booking. Booking was easy, staff were friendly and helpful. Tables upstairs in a very noisy, echoey area with very restricted space around our chairs. Felt like we were in a thoroughfare and they'd squeezed a few too many tables. Staff offered...

Visited a month ago after having a delicious meal at the Tunbridge Wells brance a few months ago. I was sceptical about Giggling Squid as it was a chain, however, we could not fault our meal each time we have been. Every course was delicious,...

Table booked for 8pm told to wait outside as it wasn't ready. 10 minutes later went back inside told it wasn't ready. Asked how long waiter went away 5 minutes later told it wasn't ready he went away AGAIN, some one else then told me...

Stopped by for lunch, the place has nice atmosphere, the food was delicious, and I've been provided great service by Dear. Definitely will be coming back

Very good food try the starters plate for sharing! Lamb shank I really recommend!!!! - lovely service. Had a very great evening. We will return for sure.

Came with a couple friends we were blown away by the quality of service and food. The drinks menu was varied and all the cocktails were very well made. Everything on the food menu looked so good it was hard to decide what to have!...

It's always great when our friend comes over to visit because she loves going to The Giggling Squid in Horsham. To be on the safe side, we pre-booked a table for the 3 of us as this restaurant is very popular even at lunchtimes. Like...

Just had a wonderful lunch for our 55th Wedding anniversary - lovely staff and superb food - will definitely return

My family and I really enjoyed the food here, especially the curry as it gave the exotic taste. Apart from the nice food itself, we are really pleased with the premium service and the place is very cozy and beautiful decoratation. Very recommended to try...

Had a lovely dinner at giggling squid Horsham. Fabulous food, lovely atmosphere and great service. Would recommend the salt and pepper squid(starter) and the sticky chicken (main), although all the food was lovely. The staff were attentive but not intrusive and it was a thoroughly...

Came here with my family for dinner , the food was really nice and the service was friendly and efficient, would definitely recommend.

We have been to gigglingsquid Horsham several of time and we are never disappointed. Food and service were excellent. Very impressed

It was lovely dining at giggling squid. We had their lunch tapas and were able to get small portions of all their dishes for a reasonable price. We really enjoyed the warm and welcoming atmosphere. All of the staff were lovely and attentive. We will...

JADE served us and was excellent! Very kind and welcoming, fast service and orders were perfectly presented. One of the best waiters I've ever had, 10/10!!!

We drove from Crawley to eat at this restaurant for our 13 year’s anniversary dinner. No decent Thai in Crawley so we a 15 minutes drive was not a problem! The restaurant was busy but staff was friendly and helpful. When the food came. It...

went here for lunch with my family and it was so good! Food was so tasty and came really quickly and servers were very friendly :)

Visited on Saturday lunchtime with my husband .We were warmly welcomed & was pleasantly surprised by the beautiful interior of this restaurant. We ordered Thai crackers to start with , Singha beer& Jasmine Tea For the lunch :- a Hungry squid meal which consisted of...

The atmosphere was great and the service was friendly and helpful, would definitely recommend and will be returning.

Great service and food, the drinks came very quickly and the cocktails were amazing!! Will be definitely coming back with my friends

The food here is always great. The staff are brilliant. Very child friendly. Good wines. Nicely decorated restaurant.

The food is just so tasty and flavoursome, you cannot beat it. Service is 10/10, all the staff are so friendly, attentive and helpful. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated. We will definitely be returning.

Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and great food. More imaginative that the usual Thai fare. Recommend the Heavenly Squid and sesame ice cream. Beautiful venue

Amazing service , lovely waiters, great atmosphere, brilliant place to come with friends and family for good food

Amazing service, brilliant food and lovely staff. Came with my girlfriend and had the best time. Will Definately come again. 10/10

Excellent service! It’s a very good price and very reasonable. Would definitely recommend. They are extremely welcoming. They have been very keen on keeping customers socially distanced which has been great whilst dining in.

Staffs are very helpful and friendly. Always smile and have very good knowledge about the food. They know their job well and give cozy feelings like the way you are at home. Highly recommended and you should try and don't miss it.

Really enjoyed our food here , the salt and pepper octopus starter was amazing ! It was a very busy service but didn't feel rushed at all.

The food at this restaurant is always great, but I had issues with my first visit since lockdown. Basically there was no social distancing at all and tables so close I was back to back with the guy behind me. Upstairs was empty. Also, deliveroo...

Fantastic service and lovely food. Table for 6 and mix of meals ordered tapas, all arrived hot and on time. It was lovely to eat inside and felt totally COVID safe.

We went to the restaurant for our anniversary. We order a platter to share very tasty. Very lovely cocktail. And we got a surprise from staff is a little cheese cake with word "happy anniversary". So we are happy on anniversary day 🤩🤩🤩💕💕💕 thank for...

Had a lunch here on Friday. Friendly welcome staff. Had not book table but no problem. Although the restaurant filled up quickly after 1pm. Good meal me and my friend share set lunch and tapas. All in all nice experience

Fantastic service from start to finished Food was impeccable the set lunch was sublime. Thoroughly recommend it get there early for lunch at it's packs quite quickly

Lovely to be out in Horsham, enjoying a very good meal in pleasant surroundings. Hearty and tasty food, and excellent service. Many thanks

Birthday dinner in Horsham. Menu looked ok. I ordered pork belly. Not good. Very chewy. Probably the worst pork belly I have ever tasted. My wife ordered the spring rolls but unfortunately they were pretty tasteless. After our starters were finished they waited less than...

First time to Horsham branch, service was good and quick. The salt and pepper squid is amazing!!! Love the food, great cost! Decor and ambience amazing. It would be 5* if they offered a good range of cocktails

The last time we were able to eat inside at this restaurant was in early December before everything changed. What a lovely treat to be able to go back to the restaurant again yesterday with our friend. Like normal we were warmly greeted by the...

Didn’t book but made to feel special Brilliant service & yummy food Salt & pepper squid divine Will definitely return

This evening my wife and I ordered a takeaway from Giggling Squid, the first time we've had food from here and it certainly won't be the last! We shared the Mah Kwan Pepper pork belly starter and both ordered Paneang chicken curry for main. All...

First time ordering takeaway from Giggling Squid Horsham and was pleasantly surprised. The food was fresh and authentic, especially salt and pepper squid was so tasty. Really enjoyed panang curry, lovely and fragrant. Would recommended to anyone wanting to try delicious Thai food. Will order...

We had not been wrong to return.order takeaways last Saturday night the food was amazing the service attentive staff never been disappointed in a giggling squid!

Have been using takeaways a lot of times during lockdown the food was amazing. (Pranee prawn a particular favourite) recommended can’t wait to be return.

Been using alot for take away food was excellent well packaged.my frovarite were duck spring roll starter.super friendly staff and prices are very reasonable! Definately recommended.

We ordered a takeaway from giggling squid the morning before New Year’s Eve for collection at 7.15 pm on New Year’s Eve, we’ve been waiting outside now for over an hour and still not being served!!! Pandemonium is an understatement, no customer service, no explanation...

I have eaten here twice. The first was pre lockdown and was pleasantly surprised. The second was in November and found the quality went downhill as well as the pricing was exorbitant. For 2 people including 4 beers and 2 soft drinks was 105GBP. In...

I had hoped that we would have been back to this restaurant since our last visit in September 2019 but unfortunately the Covid situation interfered! But we were more than happy to return on Saturday for lunch whilst checking up on our friend's flat in...

We visited this restaurant today for lunch, mainly to celebrate coming out of lockdown. We both chose the lunch tapas combo, very reasonably priced at under £12. It’s was absolutely delicious and really filled us up! I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you like to try something different.

Bought my husband here for his birthday lunch, we loved the tapas lunch options so handy for someone like me who likes to try a bit of every thing, the food was delicious and the service attentive we will be back

What a treat, not been here before. The lunch menu was great value with perfect size portions and very reasonably priced. Service was great, not rushed and but didn't have to wait. food was extremely delicious. we will definitely be coming again after lock down and may very well try the take out service after this.

Visited here on a busy Friday night, having been recommended. The restaurant was crowded for a Friday and not exactly COVID compliant. Tables were not 2n apart and no temperature checks. The menu was varied and clearly described the heat factor on the choices. Opted for the squid - however no squid available which was odd as it’s the name of the restaurant and clearly we weren’t giggling - with no ink, choices changes so opted for the beer (no heat shown on the menu) dish was well presented and the beef cooked well however the accompanying curry sauce was on fire and completely ruined the meal, experience and my mouth for 24hrs.Restaurant was dirty and not up to standards of other food providing establishments Also very expensive- particularly the drinks Wouldn’t go again and wouldn’t recommend