Indian Summer in Brighton and Hove

Fantastic food and brilliant service, we went with two young children and we were so well looked after

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 😀

This restaurant is a veritable gem. I visited in the company of a dear friend, who holds Indian cuisine in the highest regard. She proclaimed that every dish we ordered was most exquisite. Sadly, I neglected to capture any photographs of the dishes. The food was fresh and of impeccable quality. I derived immense pleasure from the dinner.

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!

The BEST dining experience we have had. This is the BEST Indian restaurant me and my wife have ever had. Food, staff and service are 1st Class. Highly recommend.

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.

Delicious authentic food. Specially butter chicken . And also thank you pruthvi for your best service and thank you chef for food

Love love love!!! Service was fab and food was incredible! Decided this is where I am having my birthday next yr. wonderful please for Thali plate

The food is average. But the cost is higher than London restaurants.

Greeted at door & offered choice of table by Des. Whole restaurant atmosphere was buzzing (even at 5pm). Had few questions bout menu & spice/heat intensity of dishes which were answered perfectly & we ordered. Food came in perfect amount of wait time & wow....beautifully presented & delicious. We like to eat from hot plates. Restaurant plates are stainless steel & cold bt Des went & got us 2 traditional plates that he had warmed...cant get better service than that! Whole experience excellent & will def return. Highly recommend.

Great food service amazing well be coming back

Lovely food and great service 👌

Lovely staff, food and atmosphere :)

Fantastic Thalis and a beautiful atmosphere!! 💛

Great service from George and Christabel 🥰 lovely atmosphere. Efharistw

This is the place to go for a curry. Authentic Indian with really friendly staff and a vibe where everyone isn't afraid to talk to everyone else. I don't often give 5 out of 5, but this place just blew me away... 6/5

Unbelievable experience, Christabel the beautiful server was sublime and catered to all our needs and the food was incredible

Christabel and George were wonderful servers. I loved the authentic spices and flavours

The food was incredibly delicious, and the sharing option is perfect for trying a variety of their dishes. This is probably the best authentic Indian cuisine I've had since visiting India—it brought back so many wonderful memories!"

I had biryani and raita for takeaway and it was to die for. I was instantly obsessed with the authentic flavours, just couldn't get enough! 😍🙌🏼

It was amazing experience Delicious food Lucy oh my god never ever see this kind of customer service thanks lucy

Absolutely delicious bhel puri and veggie thali. Loads of gluten free options too

Amazing restaurant. Love the food. Great customer service!

This place was a revelation in Indian food for me. I had a platter to try a few dishes and every one was great. All very differently flavoured and delicious. The lamb was the softest I’ve experienced, the chicken was perfectly tender. I had a wonderful Indian cocktail too. The ‘junk food’ chips and cauliflower bhaji were also brilliant. I liked the modern feel to the restaurant with a mix of classic Indian styling. The custom artwork on the tables and walls is also worth noting. A restaurant I will visit again.

Amazing food and really generous portions. Tried a few different dishes and It was all delicious and the service was great too. Couldn’t fault anything.

Had masala dosa. It tasted made with instant Git’s Mix. Chutney was awful. Sambar and masala was good. It was a small size. The chef needs to go to a real South Indian restaurant like Sarvanna Bhavan to taste a real Dosa. The restaurant is nicely decorated and service was fine. The English music was good. The plate is small so Dosa looks good. I saw guests next to me eating Veg Thali. That looked better.

Fabulously tasty food and great service 😍

Wasn’t particularly hopeful of good food when Sharwood’s poppadoms were bought to the table. Four poppadoms and chutneys for over £5 is taking the p anyway but to serve shop bought ones is not on. No excuses. The meat thali was very tasty but the roti was incredibly oily. Not bad value at £22 for the thali though.

Beautiful spot to enjoy some delicious indian food. Staff is excellent and very polite attitude towards guests. Thank you and we will be back again for some more delicious indian food.

One of my favourite restaurants. Thank you for such a lovely evening. From the welcome to the goodbye everything was wonderful. The service is exceptional. The food is absolutely delicious. I love the meat thali. A very memorable evening thanks to everyone there.

Delicious meat Thali, very flavourful and beautiful ambience. We would be back again. Thank you for your service. Extremely polite staff and looks after you well.

I just love this restaurant. The service is exceptional. The food is delicious. Presentation is beautiful. I highly recommend the meat thali and the butter chicken. Highly recommend this fantastic restaurant.

Amazing food and atmosphere. Staff were very attentive and explained everything we ordered on its arrival to the table . Beautiful decor x defiantly worth a visit .

Super good food and service Well recommended We were accommodated without a booking on a Friday evening a must visit while in Brighton

The best chicken biryani ever - love it here.

Awful experience. Some guy at the front more worried about his hair than greeting us. Tried to sneak poppadoms on us for extra money and the Australian lady tried to upsell us repeatedly. Was looking for something authentic… weird decor too… food just ok but absolutely nothing special. The guy at the front all he did was talk rubbish about the chavs that wanted a tikka masala so loud you could hear him. Very offputting.

My friend recommended 'Indian Summer' to me, and I’m so glad they did! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with a beautifully authentic Indian vibe. It had been a while since I’d enjoyed Indian cuisine, and I was truly impressed with the menu—it offered a fantastic selection of dishes. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making the experience even more enjoyable. I’ll definitely be coming back!

The combination of the beautiful Indian-inspired setting, the flavorful 'Indian Summer' menu, and the attentive service made this dining experience unforgettable. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a taste of India while savoring the spirit of summer." "A wonderful escape into Indian culture with a summery twist. Whether you're a fan of Indian cuisine or a newcomer, the restaurant 'Indian Summer' experience is sure to leave you with lasting memories."

Excellent service with a lovely vibrant atmosphere! Food was delicious, I ordered a Thali with various authentic curries, all of which I loved. The papadum and pickle starter was also great, lots of chutneys were included, my favourite being the tamarind and date. All round a wonderful experience and great value for money with the quality of food and service. I’ll definitely be returning!

Had a wonderful experience in Indian Summer. The food was superb and our server Jess provided outstanding service throughout the evening. Will return again next time I am in Brighton

Exceptional service, food and atmosphere at this wonderful restaurant! Food (sharing menu) that we can’t stop thinking/talking about days after we ate there. We will definitely return when we visit Brighton again. Amazing amazing amazing 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

This place is amazing. I got a takeaway from here last night.... it's the closes thing to having restaurant quality food in your own home. The ribs... the meat just falls off the bone. Incredible. I had leftovers for lunch today: delicious, not oily or greasy, just absolutely delicious.

The best place I Come here every time I come to visit my grandma . The staff are so attentive and friendly expecislly the ones working Friday the 11th !! the food is so delicious I had meat tahli my dad had the grand tahli and my grandma had the vegetable tahli. I ate every little bit it was so amazing ! The flavours were just so good . For dessert I got mango mojito sorbet and I wasn’t at the table when it arrived , as soon as I got back my server came to pour my Prosecco onto the sorbet so attentive ! I have no bad words about this place I come every time and have never had a bad experience! The toilets were so lovely and clean I didn’t want to leave 😂. I can’t wait to come back next time !! I left a review on Tripadvisor as well this place is too good it needs all the reviews it can get 😁😁😁

Food was divine, service was exceptional - we had a great meal!

Really great. Nothing to complain about. Every dish tasted delicious. I don't experience that often. This Indian restaurant is definitely recommended. We would definitely come back here again. The atmosphere and staff are also very good and friendly.

Awesome butter chicken. Excellent paneer. Highly recommended. Very good service. Chilli naan is very chilli so be careful :)

We both had veggie Thalis. At least 6 different flavoured and textured dishes - with stunning rice and a roti - all for £20 each, plus 3 hand made pickles with the poppadoms. The thali dishes were all unique and the symbiotic flavours bathing each ingredient displayed knowledge and artistry. This is only possible in an independent restaurant - they are rarer and rarer, ones like this.

I came to dinner here with my husband a couple of evenings ago. Would definitely recommend! The food was great and our waitress, Jess, was very knowledgeable.

Fab food and amazing service… thanks Jess

Great vibe - very relaxed with great food first and foremost. Great variety of very tasty dishes. The staff were very friendly and took time to chat - very engaging. Thoroughly recommend.

Really delicious food in a fun and friendly atmosphere- a local favourite, good value perfect for meeting up with friends

Our food was delicious, but my primary reason for leaving feedback was to compliment Suki who waited our table. She was so kind and helpful

This past weekend me and my mother had a lovely dinner at the Indian summer and not only did the food blow us away but the service was impeccable. Our server was Jess and she just truly made the experience worth-wile. She advises us on what to eat (we got the grand thali and it was so delicious) which eased nay anxiety we had on what to order. Cannot recommend this place enough and I hope if you go you are blessed with Jess as your server.

I recently dined at Indian Summer, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious, with rich, authentic flavors and beautifully presented dishes. However, what really made the evening special was the exceptional service from Jess. She was attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to ensure we had a wonderful time. Jess’s knowledge of the menu and her warm, welcoming attitude made the entire experience even better. Highly recommend this place for both the amazing food and top-notch service! Thank you Jess!!

Indian Summer: A Taste of Authentic India in Brighton Indian Summer, nestled in the bustling Lanes of Brighton, offers a delightful escape to the vibrant flavors of India. The restaurant boasts a modern take on traditional Indian cuisine, and my recent visit confirmed its well-deserved reputation for delicious food and authentic ambiance. A Feast for the Senses: We started our culinary journey with the classic Chicken Tikka. The chicken was succulent and tender, marinated to perfection in a blend of aromatic spices. The chargrilled flavor added a smoky depth that was simply irresistible. Next, we savored the Mutter Butter Paneer. This dish was a creamy, flavorful delight, with soft paneer cheese and green peas swimming in a rich tomato-based gravy. The subtle sweetness and nutty notes from the butter created a harmonious balance of flavors. No Indian meal is complete without naan, and Indian Summer did not disappoint. The naan was soft, fluffy, and slightly charred, making it the perfect accompaniment to soak up the delicious sauces. Affordable Indulgence: One of the most pleasant surprises was the affordability of the meal. Despite the high quality of the food and the prime location, the prices were surprisingly reasonable, making Indian Summer an accessible option for a delicious Indian feast. A Visual Treat: The restaurant's decor further enhanced our dining experience. The interior is adorned with traditional Indian elements, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. From the intricate wall hangings to the vibrant colors, every detail transports you to the heart of India. Final Verdict: Indian Summer is a must-visit for anyone seeking an authentic Indian dining experience in Brighton. The combination of delicious food, affordable prices, and charming decor makes it a true gem. Whether you're a seasoned fan of Indian cuisine or looking to try it for the first time, Indian Summer is sure to leave a lasting impression. Highlights: * Delicious and authentic Indian food * Affordable prices * Beautiful and traditional Indian decor * Friendly and attentive service Recommendations: * Chicken Tikka: A must-try for its tender chicken and flavorful marinade. * Mutter Butter Paneer: A creamy and flavorful vegetarian delight. * Naan: The perfect accompaniment to any dish. Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

My meal at Indian Summer was one of the best I've ever had at an Indian restaurant. The atmosphere of the restaurant is so well designed and quant. The entire staff is friendly and efficient, so absolutely impeccable service. The food was SO delicious. I had samosa chaat and a house curry. The food was incredibly well spiced and delicious. I was also impressed with how quickly my food was ready after I ordered. If you're in Brighton and in the mood for a top notch meal at an Indian restaurant, Indian Summer is highly recommended.

This is an absolutely fantastic spot for lunch or dinner, situated in an easily accessible area of Brighton. We came here off the recommendation of a friend, and it did not disappoint! I ordered the meat thali and the selection of curries which were explained by the waitress when they arrived, and they were extremely flavourful and authentic, and the portion size was very generous. I’m still dreaming about this food! The service we received was seamless, all of the staff met us with friendly faces. If you’re ever in Brighton and fancy some quality Indian grub, I’d say this is definitely the place!

Amazing food!!!!, friendly staff.

Great food but ruined by very rude waitress! My girlfriend and I just come back from our dinner at your restaurant. We had reserved a table for 7 but we arrived about 20 mins early. The lady at the front desk was completely okay with us showing up early and seated us - points there! Within less than 2 minutes of being the waitress Jess came to us and asked us what we would like for drinks. We had barely enough time to collect ourselves so it was a bit rushed, but it would have been okay if she showed us more patience whilst we looked through the menu (or at least offer to come back after a few minutes!). But instead my girlfriend, who was visiting from South Korea on holiday and is not a native English speaker, was spending a bit more time going through the drinks menu. She first suggested a wine drink which I noticed was 0% alcohol, and when I told her that, she wanted to look for another drink. Then when she selected another wine drink the waitress said this was a rose prosecco - my gf did not know what a prosecco was and was asking me. I said to Jess sorry for the delay but she seemed annoyed by the time it was taking for my gf to choose and didn't even acknowledge my apology. Once we chose the drinks she went off and brought those to us quite quickly. We then ordered our food - I was asking her about portion sizes of the vegan platter dish and whether it could be shared, but again she did not seem very patient, and when I asked her for the gf option and what was being changed for the roti, she again seemed a bit impatient. Everyone has a bad day, I acknowledge that and I thought it might just be one of those days for her, but when you're working in the service industry you do expect good service and if you don't receive it, you do not particularly want to pay a service charge. When the bill came I asked her to remove the service charge and her reaction seemed shocked. She asked why and I'm not a particularly confrontational person and I did not feel like I needed to justify or explain anything (I especially did not want to tell someone straight to their face that their service was poor), so I just said I don't agree with paying service charges. Then she walked off in a very obviously annoyed manner and brought back the amended receipt. We paid, said thank you and she did not utter a single word and just walked off. At this point, I realised I was not just "imagining" her bad service - imagine her reaction if I actually told her that her service was poor! The food was great and the other waitress who brought our food and took the time to explain each component of the Dish was very nice, as was the front of desk lady, but it was unfortunately overshadowed completely Jess' rudeness. It was our last night in Brighton so we wished we could have left on a high note.

Its amazing vibes and feeling like little india , Pruthvi patel thanks for outstanding service.

Stumbled across this restaurant on the edge of the lanes in Brighton. Food was outstanding. Service was excellent and they had the cleanest toilets I have seen. Will definitely return.

Great food and service, loved eating here.

Absolutely fantastic meal! Whole family really enjoyed the food and staff were super lovely and helpful.

We were warmly greeted as "walk-ins" by Des, our server and enjoyed excellent service during our visit. As others have noted, the menu is not vast and you won't find many of the old flock wallpaper favourites (eg Meat Madras, King Prawn Bhuna, etc) that are getting increasingly difficult to find nowadays. But what they offer, they do well. To sample the largest selection of menu options we chose the meat thalis and found all the various dishes to be well cooked and flavoursome. The atmosphere of the place is very pleasant and the background music is kept where it belongs - at background level, so that it's easy to hold a conversation without having to shout, which then raises the overall noise level as others raise their voices in turn in order to be heard. We would certainly consider returning, although the fairly limited menu might be a problem for us.

We ate here on Sat. The waiting staff were friendly & very knowledgeable about the food & ingredients (ie food allergens). The restaurant has a very modern feel. The toilets (a real 'thing' for me) were also very modern & clean. Some restaurants really neglect this area!! The food was really tasty, especially those masala chips!!

Tasty food but pricy for pocket.

Had a wonderful experience at Indian Summer after our daughter’s graduation. Meal for 8, prompt & attentive service. Food was probably the best I’ve had in Brighton. Combined with a great bustling atmosphere, we’ll definitely be back! Big shout out to Jessica, our waitress, great attitude & made us feel very welcome. All together, a great couple of hours.

What a lovely find! Delicious food with great vegan options - and the cocktails paired perfectly. We will be back!!

What a place! Warm welcome, amazing the food is the best ever! - it looks delicious and tastes even better. The owner even took pictures of our dinners! So good here. Great value too. 💯

Outstanding! Indian Summer is a great spot for quality indian food. The atmosphere is comfortable and welcoming. The lamb mewari was delicious—tender and flavourful— and the butter chicken was equally impressive. The naan and rice were excellent, too. Service was friendly. Overall a top-notch meal.

Another visit to our favourite Brighton restaurant. Food amazing as ever. Very nice cocktail too and the staff are so welcoming and friendly. Love this place.

Seriously why is this place called an Indian restaurant, are people comparing this to daves Indian restaurant in Hackney, nothing Indian about it , overpriced and nothing like a traditional Indian restaurant, would definitely not recommend unless you are prepared to pay too much for too little

WOW Just incredible!! I recently had the pleasure of dining at the best Indian restaurant in Brighton,and I must say, it exceeded all of my expectations. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, with beautiful Indian decor that really set the scene for an authentic dining experience. The food was absolutely delicious, with a wide variety of traditional Indian dishes to choose from. Each dish was bursting with flavor and expertly spiced, and the portion sizes were generous. I particularly enjoyed the butter chicken and garlic naan, which were both cooked to perfection. The service was also top-notch, with attentive and friendly staff who made sure that we had everything we needed throughout our meal. Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a true taste of India in Brighton, I will definitely be returning soon!

Food is always amazing, no sign of a madras or rogan Josh anywhere, all authentic. Love it.

Our waiter[mickey] was amazing easily one of the best employees. Very friendly greeted, extremely polite and the best service ever! Mickey is a star employee

We found this indian restaurant and what a lovely find the food and service was excellent.

Food, service, menu options, vegan and veg choice is superb

Simply delicious meal coupled with the warmth of friendly service

Very nice experience at Indian summer sharing plates were lovely

Absolutely gorgeous food and staff were fantastic. Would 1000% go back when in Brighton.

Great service and fantastic food and wine was very good!

The place is excellent, the staff are very respectful and their service is great But for those who want good Indian food, I do not recommend it. I mean, it is cooked in their way, not the Indian way. For example, chicken curry is not a curry, it is similar to curry, and the amount of food is very small, and the price is undoubtedly exaggerated, and the food is delicious in their way, but it is not what is expected..

Visited this place 2 weeks back and the food was amazing . A special mention to Sophie for her excellent service and caring nature , Indian summer is lucky to have her.

It was surreal experience to had food abroad like hometown really will be back again

What an amazing find! My partner has a nut allergy, is gluten free and a vegetarian - so it is so hard to find places he can eat. Indian Summer had so many choices he could have an on a very clear menu and the staff were brilliant with the allergies. The food was sublime and some of the best we have had. Thank you for a great night out. We will be back!

It’s was very delicious cuisine we had there 😋 and good environment good staff. Emmi she was very nice to us made our day 😊

A delicious restaurant that I recommend visiting if you are in Brighton

Lovely welcome and friendly staff, we enjoyed a beautiful starter of bhel puri (vegan) Both had masala dosas, which were nice….but not amazing. Fitted easily inside the plate so looked a lot smaller than another photo in a review from several months ago! And a lot smaller than we have found in other restaurants, serving authentic dishes like this. I think the filling was also a little bland and could be improved. But the whole experience was lovely and we enjoyed it very much!

Fab food (best paneer I have tasted just perfect) fab service by Jess

Wow what a great find - we saw a review / blog on Facebook Amazing food - great menu Lovely decorations Consistent service - Jess was great - thank you for a lovely experience

Amazing service from JESS. Thank you for a lovely evening and such an attentive host. Thank you.

It was incredible! So nice and beautiful! We really liked it here!!

Amazing Food ❤️❤️❤️❤️ love it must try whenever you go Brighton beach 🏖️ also staff was very friendly and I can’t expressed my feelings about Food I was amazing 🤩

Great food! We liked it a lot. The people in the restaurant were very friendly! We will get defintely back when we are around ❤️

One of the best Indian restaurants I have tried in the UK. We were really taken care of by the lovely staff who were attentive with full explanations of the menu and food. The thali was exceptional and felt very authentic and the cocktails were excellent. Plus the location couldn’t be better, just off of the beach, close to the Lanes and minutes away from Brighton Pavilion. I cannot wait to come back here, it’s a must visit in Brighton!

A delightful little find. The most amazing food. My friend is a meat eater and I am vegan. We were both thrilled with the fantastic food and service. Highly recomend a visit. 5/5.

A brilliant dining experience. The staff were attentive and knowledgeable on the menu, helping us pick for our taste from the great selection of dishes. The Indian Summer Experience was a delicious 2 course feast to be shared! The starter, a tasty selection of dishes and the main, a generous array of curries with incredible, authentic flavours.

Indian summer is a great option for authentic Indian food in Brighton. The butter chicken was the best i've had - unlike what I'm used to. Quite often this dish is overly sweetened, however Indian Summer prepared it perfectly allowing the amazing spices to shine. The service was fantastic and the atmosphere was cosy.