Indian Summer Kitchen in Brighton and Hove

What a lovely restaurant and I give it 10 out of 10 for service, atmosphere and food. Vegetarian Thali was excellent and lassi a must. We finished off with cheesecake. As a visitor to Brighton, this lovely restaurant will be our first choice. Thank you so much for a lovely experience 😀

Fantastic restaurant, have been a few times and can't wait to go back! I went for the first time with my partner, then brought my best friend to try, and then another! Due to come back in the New Year with another family member as I have told them all about the vegan food (which is amazing) Great staff/service too!

This is the BEST Indian Restaurant we have been to. This is a truly 1st class and 5 star dining experience. Great food, staff and ambience. Highly recommended.

Plenty of room when we arrived just after 6pm midweek but restaurant filled up quickly. The gentleman who served us explained the menu including that default serving was medium but we could request mild or hot as needed. We had poppadoms to start with a selection of sauces, particularly enjoying the tamarind sauce. Mains were a meat thali, so many delicious choices, really enjoyable. My partners chicken biryani was well cooked, not the traditional version of chicken rice with vegetable curry we are used to at home and hotter than he'd like, even with yoghurt so we were both relieved we had requested mild food. We'd eat here again if we return to Brighton but ask for extra mild food because chef is heavier on the spice than our local I fian restaurants.

Vibrant decor in a light and colourful room. Efficient and friendly service. Food was tasty and atmosphere was buzzing. We would definitely visit again.

Outstanding food and service. The staff were brilliant and very knowledgeable when it came to helping my wife out with her gluten free requirements. The food was first class and served in a relaxed environment. Will definitely be visiting again soon.

Wow. Just wow. You walk in and it’s not like a regular restaurant, from the decor to the super friendly staff, you know you’re in for something special The food is incredible. Our party of four all had different preferences- one veggie, one gluten free, and a couple of serious meat eaters. Not one of us were disappointed by either the selection available or the quality of what we ordered. If you’re in Brighton and you want Indian Cuisine that’s 10/10, you have to visit Indian Summer.

A hot, savoury and flavourful meal is exactly what you need after spending a day in the cold/rain that loomed over us in Brighton for the entirety of our trip. Indian Summer provided just that, and more- an exceptional service, friendly staff and really really good food, which was hot and fresh. Me and my friends ordered the sharing starters(meat) which included Chicken Tikka, Tandoori Paneer, Sweet potato and onion bhaji and the samosa chaat! How do I make you believe that each and every one of these items was delectable! I could have ordered another. I also recommend the ‘Mama ji’ Chicken! No amount of Sun-less, cold weather can keep you down if you visit Indian Summer! Thank you.

Love from Canada! On a holiday in the UK, we visited Brighton for a couple of days and found Indian Summer during our walk towards the beach. I am so glad we walked in! Did not expect such an authentic experience!!!! Had the perfect date with my Husband. We ordered the grand thalis(meat and Vegetarian) and oh my, were they absolutely delicious!!! The curries- mama ji chicken, lamb, paneer, chickpeas, and eggplant, along with rice and tandoori roti- fulfilling, tasty, fresh! 5/5 would recommend.

I have eaten here numerous times. The most recent time I came was fora work set meal and Indian summers were just amazing. They really impressed me with their service and actually really good value with the amount of food! Will be back many times I am sure

This was my third visit - every bit as good as before. Lovely food and great service. My friend is vegan and the menu offered some much choice her. Highly recommend!

The sharing menu was perfect for a large group of 20 and made things very straightforward. We were provided with a generous selection of food of which everyone enjoyed. This is Indian food at its best.

Heel lekker gegeten in dit restaurant. Goede en vriendelijke bediening. Tempo van de gerechten was goed. Alles was lekker op...

Dans une petite rue de Brighton, près du Pier, très bon restaurant avec carte détaillée et de produits frais et...

Top👍 Haben zu zweit gegessen und es hat uns sehr gefallen. Das einzige Problem war, dass es schon kostspielig war....

Équipe tres sympa, les plats sont délicieux et frais. L’endroit est facile d’accès. Les plats sont chauds et succulents

Er zijn heel veel authentieke gerechten die ook in combo met Indiase chai kunnen besteld worden. Als je iets teveel...

Comida deliciosa y gran servicio sin duda alguna un gran lugar para comer comidos India. El ambiente y los meseros...

La prima volta che abbiamo mangiato indiano un esperienza ottima, il cibo buonissimo spiegato da Francesco nei minimi dettagli e...

Das Essen ist hervorragend. Man kann auch gemischte Platten bestellen und so unterschiedliche Sachen probieren. Die Atmosphäre ist nett und...

Fantastisk lækker indisk mad. Meget autentisk. God stemning og skøn betjening :)) Gode drinks - fint udvalg af øl. Vi...

Het restaurant heeft een leuke hippe uitstraling. Alles is heel kleurrijk. De bediening is heel erg vriendelijk. Het eten was...

Fantastisk god mat og hyggelig betjening. God stemning i lokalet . Vi delte flere retter og alle var supergode. Mango...

L’accueil est agréable, le service attentionné. Tout est dit dans le titre. Il convient de préciser – pour les palais...

Excellente cuisine pleine de parfums et de saveurs. Des plats originaux pour certains qui enchantent les papilles. Le personnel est...

Nous nous sommes régalés ! Tous ces parfums me reviennent avec gourmandise rien qu’en rédigeant cet article ! Pour couronner...

Wir haben eine tolle Vorspeisen Variation und drei Hauptgänge gegessen. Wir waren mit der Familie der Kinder und Erwachsene dort...

Eaten at the restaurant many times over the years, but just received our first home delivery. Wow! The food was just brilliant and as delicious as always. There’s no denying, it’s pricier than your usual Indian takeaway but the food is different, freshly cooked and...

Booked a table here before a show, fabulous food, great wine and fantastic staff. Was lovely to meet Ola and her international accent ! Would highly recommend and will return on when next in Brighton

Really great place, warm, intimate and staff really friendly and do there best to make sure you have a great experience, food was delicious, freshly made and a high standard

I went in here for Sunday supper. The staff were very friendly and the food was just right, nicely served. A very beautifully decorated restaurant.

We had a great night here. The food was great and the staff were all amazing! We both had the fish which was on another level of tastyness. If you have been to India then you have to try this place.

Lovely meal today with friends. Great survice, amazing food, lovely atmosphere and great Indian cocktails! Highly recommended.

I’ve been coming here for ages, with friends, business colleagues, or just solo for lunch and it never fails me. Staff are always friendly, and the food is amazing. The lunchtime tali’s are not only tasty they are great value. Rice, red cabbage, 3 dishes,...

Last night me and few friends visited Indian Summer. By far is the best authentic Indian food in Brighton. The flavour of food took me back to India. Paneer tandoori and Meat Thali to die for! Hyderabadi Murgh for people who love a bit spice...

Indian summer was a delightful lunchtime stop off for me and my partner. We had the street food selection of Pakora and masala dosa. It was promptly served by attentive staff. Delicious food with an authentic taste.

Staff were friendly but if I’m honest the curry was way over priced and tasted like a pataks jar curry!!! The sauces with the popadoms were very bland aswell. Really disappointed. £70 for what I could of cooked indoors!! Wouldn’t return

While staying in Brighton, my family and I went here to eat as it was near the hotel. The food was great with some great service from the waiters. We were treated with a nice tea when we arrived. It took quite some time to...

I have been to Indian Summer twice. Once with my wife for a romantic dinner and once on my own for lunch. My wife and I were blown away by the delicious and impeccably presented food. We enjoyed a few very reasonably priced cocktails, the...

Delicious meals from different regions were all presented equally well by attentive and knowledgeable staff. I highly recommend!

Had dinner here Friday 21/2/20 excellent food service and atmosphere would recommend for a slightly different take on Indian cuisine

Upon reading all the positive reviews me and my partner decided to come to Indian Summer for dinner. Drinks were reasonably priced however, the main courses were a little on the pricy side for what you got. We opted for the dish where you have...

We visited on a mid-week evening. The food was excellent. We enjoyed a Prawn Thali, which was very tasty. The restaurant was fairly quiet but the service although friendly was a bit slow. Overall the meal was good value in a pleasant ambience.

It was the my first experience at this restaurant and it will not be my last. From the moment I walked in I felt welcomed, the restaurant had a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and a fantastic looking menu. The staff were very accommodating towards my dietary requirements (as a diagnosed coeliac), showing me exactly what was gluten free or could be adapted to be on their menu, which proved to be pretty much EVERYTHING. Their knowledge of ensuring the food was gluten-free was brilliant, being aware of cross-contamination, different utensils etc, this immediately made me feel reassured and relaxed which can be rare for a coeliac. Above all, the food was delicious the blend of flavours in each dish from starter to main were amazing; the care, passion and presentation from the chefs was evident in each dish, it was a real treat eating here.This restaurant proved to accommodate everyone, dietary requirement or not. If you are in Brighton make sure you book a table, it will not let you down! A really special restaurant. I would to take this opportunity to thank all the staff at Indian Summer,Kind regards,Lewis (@GFBrighton)

I haven’t been to too many fine dining Indian restaurants so I was intrigued to see whether the food would taste a whole lot different. Indian summer provided a few hits and a couple of misses. The food was definitely more refined in some cases such as the lamb shank which was tender and bursting with rich flavour. The South Indian style mussels were also a big favourite, with the slightly sourness in the sauce giving each mouthful a little wake up call. The grilled fish and chicken tikka were a little less wow and more mmm, but they were still tasty. The dhal and chicken curry were also great sauce dishes to dip the naan into, which was light and crispy without getting too doughy and heavy. Overall this was a really nice meal, perhaps not as bursting with flavour as I have found in some Indian restaurants, but they balance the flavours with a wider variety and more interesting combinations of dishes that I’ve seen before. Although the prices left me expecting a little more from the food, the service was great and the ambiance was as relaxing as an Indian summer should be.

Third visit to this amazing find.... great food and a varied menu. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Not a bad selection of wine too......

Have always had excellent time here. Saturday night was poor despite the usual excellent food. Unacceptable waiting time to take drinks order, but worst of all a 35 minute wait for dessert. Brilliant but overworked waiting staff explained it was all due to an exceptionally large booking at the back end of restaurant. It is clear that either the kitchen or front of house ( or both) could not cope with such a large booking of 20+ together with the usual full restaurant. It was so disappointing as I had really built up the expectation of my guests about Indian Summer.

We tried here because of all the great reviews... it was amazing!!!. The waiters and waitresses were friendly, happy and very helpful in helping us choose our food and wine choices. I had the butter fish for my main, which I never would of chosen in an indian restaurant...... but it was truly amazing! Words can’t describe how good it was! The flavours and spices just jump out at you! so good!

I was expecting more from this restaurant having receiving great reviews from friends. For this reason booked for my partners birthday and discovered that this place was perhaps suited more for mass parties/groups large tables rather than romantic couples etc. Felt like being in a nightclub opposed to restaurant. Was seated near the entrance with people queuing for tables. Although the atmosphere wasn’t the best thankfully the food was good. Was it worth the money?? Dunno but overall an Ok meal. If you want something nice/memorable or special I would not recommend but if you want ok food then ok. All in all an ok place but value for money I’m just not sure

This restaurant is my absolute favourite in Brighton. I don’t get to go out too often but this place is always my first choice. My recent visit this weekend didn’t disappoint. I decided to go old school and opted for the Masala Dosa followed by the Thali, while my partner ate chicken lollipops followed by the lamb shank. My favourite thing about the food is that it tastes like real India. Every bite takes me back to a country filled with colour and spice. We washed it down with a delicious bottle of red. Perfect service, fun atmosphere, perfect evening.

I've been to this restaurant several times now and my friends and I have always had a wonderful evening here, receiving a warm welcome followed by great service, food and wine! I recently went with one of my friends (who went to india last year, where she fell in love with the food!) So she could have been a difficult customer to please but she was raving about the Veg Thai she had, she can't wait to go back! I will definitely be back too for the amazing vegan dishes! my favourites are the Onion Pakodas, Masala-Dosa, and the Bell-Puri

I recently visited with some friends and was really impressed. The restaurant itself is wonderful and has a great atmosphere. The waiters were friendly and incredibly helpful. The food itself was the best Indian food I’ve had in Brighton. The lamb shank was tender and marinated excellently, served on the most delicious sauce. Followed by a lovely chocolate mousse.

First up, the service was excellent and the decor was very much to my taste. The food however was only OK, by no means below average but we didn't find much that made us say WOw. The sauces with the poppadoms were very good, as was the complementary soup in a cup. We had the vegetarian and the meat thalis, which were 80% the same. My vegetarian was bland. The Dahl was think and gloopy. The biggest disappointment was probably the over warm bottle of red, which was surprisingly bland for a South African pinotage. I wish them well but wouldn't expect to go there again.

Fuimos a cenar un martes por la noche y nos sorprendió lo ocupada que estaba, ¡un testimonio de la buena comida! ! !Todo el personal fue muy atento y servicial. Obviamente, realmente probaron los platos en el menú y formularon recomendaciones sobre cuáles eran sus favoritos.La comida era excelente y las porciones generosas sin ser demasiado abrumador. Nos agradó haber seguido las recomendaciones del personal, ya que esos eran nuestros platos favoritos.Un montón de opciones vegetarianas que siempre es genial.Definitivamente volveremos!

Went to Indian Summer in September when visiting my sister and had a fabulous meal. The best authentic Indian tasted in a long time and cannot wait to go back. The friendly service was very much appreciated and served in a professional manner. When requiring advice on some of the dishes it was given in a positive manner and oh boy were they delicious, best Lamb Shank and prawn dish in town. Definitely would recommend to anyone to go and experience an Indian Summer. After enquiring I was told they cater for large parties and for children which can only be another positive star!

I have been visiting Indian summer for the past 4/5 years. Food is amazing, authentic taste of Indian, nothing like this in UK. Service friendly and professional at the same time, the guys are always willing to help and ready to give you suggestions. I couldn’t recommend this place more. If I could I would give more than 5 stars to this precious gem. Can’t wait to be back again.

Had a great time here for a birthday celebration. Fantastic vegan options... delicious. Staff professional and friendly. Good for special occasions as lovely atmosphere. Something a bit different. Highly recommended.

We hadn’t been to the restaurant for years and the decor looked so much nicer than before with a very relaxed atmosphere.

Great food, good for all diets. I am vegan and have noticed they have added lots of new dishes to cater for all on their menu. Definitely worth getting a thali to get a taste of all the delights. Nice atmosphere and lovely staff.

I haven’t visited Indian Summer for a little while, but went with my mother and a few friends yesterday. I remembered why I loved it so much... the service is so attentive and friendly, they explained everything on the menu and suggested what would be the vest wine to go with it. They also offered little appetisers and palate cleansers between courses, which were unexpected and delicious!

Brilliant place delicious food, clean tasty dishes and accommodated gluten free. Highly recommend this place for dinner

I've been a few times and it never fails to impress! The food is really beautiful, they have a really interesting and varied Southern indian menu, but most of all I love the vibe in there. We went a few weeks ago and although it's in the heart of the lanes, it feels like it's own little world. Very relaxed, super friendly staff and you're always made to feel so welcome. I'll be back!!!

I recently went here with my 4 year daughter and can't recommend it enough!The moment we walked through the door we were greeted and made to feel welcomed which you don't tend to get these days. The food was supberb and the highlight was when the head chef (Byron) came out to help my daughter chose who was struggling! Supberb place and right in the heart of Brighton.

A fine dinning experience not to be missed. Excellent food, service and ambiance. The Thalis are exceptional. Can’t wait to return to try more from the menu selection.

Came here for an unplanned dinner a few nights ago and was really impressed. The staff were so helpful in finding a table despite being busy. Food was amazing, staff were very friendly and the place had a great atmosphere. Would definitely come again and recommend!

A busy spot with friendly staff. I would advise booking at popular times (weekends). I had an excellent masala dosa with coconut and sambar accompaniments. Vegetarians are well catered for here. That said my Hyderabadi chicken main was succulent and richly spiced. Portions are large. My curry had both rice and rotis served with it. 40 quid (incl service) for a filling dinner with quality ingredients- fair enough

So so so good!! I can’t begin to describe how amazing the service and food was! We had the Sharing menu, which gave us all the opportunity to try a little bit of everything!

£17.50 for the thali was quite an insult. It was fine and tasty enough but nothing special at all. Would not recommend on this basis.

We visited by chance, staff where great and found us a table on what was a very busy night. This could have been the problem as this place generally has good reviews. Unfortunately our food was not great, over cooked dried out chicken in one dish and the other being more of a tomato dish than an indian flavour. I think the staff where aware of a problem as they made a point of asking us how the mains where. Basically could not fault the service or venue but maybe the chef was having a bad day.

Non sono una grande esperta di cucina indiana, quello che è certo è che le materie prime sono di ottima qualità e ben preparate, abbiamo scelto due selezioni di assaggi, una con carne e una vegetariana, e degli antipasti, tutto molto gustoso. L'ambiente è molto suggestivo e confortevole, tavoli ampi e ben distanziati, musica jazz dal vivo, servizio cortese e attento (grazie Micky), conto giusto. Consiglio vivamente.

Came across this restaurant really by chance as it was late and we were looking for Indian food. We rang and they were really helpful in accommodating us before they closed. The service was superb, helpful and friendly. The menu was limited but the vegetarian thali was absolutely superb. Maybe slightly on the expensive side, but would definitely visit again superb.

Firstly service was exceptional and the staff extremely friendly, however I found the portion sizes inadequate and the food and drink overpriced. The food available for the children was far too spicy when none of the adults in the group found our food hardly spicy at all. I really wanted to like this restaurant, unfortunately I found myself making excuses and apologising for my choice of restaurant to my family.

We tried out this place much by chance. The menu is not extensive and could do with a couple of additions. Its certainly is not cheap, but the service was superb, and the food, hot, and really tasty. This is a place I would return to for a special occasion, or a night out with the other half. If I was with a bunch of blokes, after several beers in several pubs, I would go somewhere else.

We came here without a reservation last night and we both agreed it was one of the best meals we’ve ever had!

Very good , no really VERY good . Small menu (tick) excellent food with very good service . Highly recommended .

Loved loved loved it! Amazing food, staff went out of there way to help. Food quirky and different and would def go again.

This restaurant was superb! Food out of this world and staff were so lovely and helpful! Will def return when next in Brighton. 10/10....😍

I had the vegetarian thali. Couldn't be faulted in taste, the three dishes had good variety but not enough rice (for me at least)

I ate a wonderful chicken meal, it was perfect. Delicious taste, not too spicy and in good quantity. I really recommend it. Thé atmosphere is really nice even if it’s maybe a little bit too noisy but it’s because it’s a really good restaurant to go to and the staff is more than nice.

Went today with my mum & sister and we had the thali for lunch. As Indians, we were sceptical of how authentic the food would be, but we were pleasantly surprised at the deliciousness of what we ordered!

We booked at a table at the recommendation of a local barber, and everything was incredible! We had the popadums as an appetiser, a starter each (mussels and the massala dosa) and then mains (the vegetarian thali and paneer tandoori). Honestly, it was too much food for me but we got to take the leftovers home and I can't wait to have them for lunch! We got wne recommendations and even got to try a couple of different ones before deciding on a bottle (the Primitivo - it was great!). The service was professional but friendly, the food was incredibly tasty and the atmosphere relaxed and welcoming. Couldn't recommend enough, will definitely return when we come visit Brighton again! Can't believe this place isn't higher up the list on TripAdvisor.

If you want "Indian" food in Brighton (I use the inverted commas as I'm no expert in the cuisine), then Indian Summer is my first recommendation. I've been here a number of times over the years and have seen the menu change and evolve, but the retaurant has always maintained high standards.

Lovely modern restaurant in great central location.

Staff were very attentive and clarified everything in the menu. Kids menu was great. Menu's choices were limited but food was nice and tasty. We were surprised to see a service charged included in the bill of more than 10%. We didn't expect it so thought it was pricey.

We found this place just on google, took a chance and was very glad we did! Excellent food, very authentic, served as individual dishes. All very tasty, good portion sizes and prices.

Excellent Indian restaurant in the centre of town. Food is great, very different to most regular places. Every dish was spot on, great spicing, not just chilli hot. Service too was very good, no complaints or issues from any of the 10 people around the table.

Mal wieder im Urlaub und total entspannt kommt auch wieder die Lust auf’s Rezensionen-Schreiben! Unser Summer Roadtrip führt uns diesmal durch Südengland und wir machen für zwei Tage Station in Brighton.

This restaurant is amazing, the food, service and ambiance is spot on, would highly recommend and will definitely visit again

Came here 4 people, shared 3 courses with sides and loved every course. My boyfriend Valur loves india and left the place with a happy indian belly. The service was as good as it gets!

I went with a party of 10 and they could not have been more amenable and friendly. One of us couldn’t eat chilli and even that didn’t phase the chefs. I had paneer shashlik and it was DELICIOUS!!! There was a great choice as a veggie and I noticed for vegans too. My husband is gluten free and anything on the menu can be made gluten free which is amazing. The rest of the party were very pleased with their thalis, water buffalo and butter fish (amongst other things). The Sauvignon ordered was fabulous and our sharing dessert was sublime - you must try the mango brûlée! We will be back for the jazz on Sunday!

Found this place after reading a few reviews, really glad we did. The food was pretty good indeed but the staff where excellent.

,Great restaurant,this was a Sunday lunchtime visit, quite busy so would recommend booking, live music on the day which was brilliant, food was amazing,service exceptional, great Table service, we were made to feel very welcome, would visit again with friends, a great all round experience!

Ayant comme référence Dishoom pas facile d'apprécier un autre indien. Et bien ici nous avons été agréable surpris. Cuisine assez fine, goût bien reconnaisable en bouche, cadre loin du kitche habituel. Rapport qualité/prix correct. On peut le recommander.....

When you walk into this restaurant all your senses come alive. Beautifully decorated, smells exotic and that’s before you taste the food. Enjoy

Estuvimos en Brighton por un día en un retiro del trabajo, y encontré esta joya de restaurante para una comida con el equipo.

Stopped for a quick lunch. Lovely food. We had the Dosas. Great attentive service, love jazz, clean modern restaurant, nice toilets. Would highly recommend.

This place is a gem. Wonderful food and always acknowledge if you have visited before. Special vs run of mill. A special treat

Went here for our anniversary meal and my partner and I aren’t the easiest to feed. I’m gluten intolerant and he is vegetarian, but this was no problem for them and they were very informative. Food was delicious, traditional but with some some influences from other countries. We had popadoms to start, then I had red mullet and water buffalo. And my partner had paneer and veggie thali. All delicious. The only reason I said close to perfection is that a door bell rings every time food is ready which is obviously frequent and distracting. Other than that it was great.

Visit here last night, didn’t book and thankfully got a table.

This is the second time we have visited this more contempory authentic Indian restaurant. Our first visit was some years ago as meat eaters and we were impressed with our meals and overall visit.