Indian Summer in Brighton and Hove

We like the food and taste but the service and attitude of staff was not satisfactory. Specially Angelica, does not look polite and kind to customers. Dislike the service and staff's behavior. Not attending on time for food order as well.

Taste is amazing but it’s bit pricy

A lovely experience from start to finish. The service was exceptional—attentive without ever needing to flag someone down. The food was absolutely delicious. I’m usually not a big fan of Indian cuisine, but this visit completely changed my perspective. Highly recommend this place to anyone in the city craving a gourmet Indian meal.

George was our waiter and was very good... the food was wonderful... the atmos was amazing... made a great srart to our satruday night 👍👍

Tasty food and brilliant service from George! Greater vibe, would recommend.

George the waiter was a great host 👏🏼

So, this restaurant has always been a favourite of ours over many years of visiting Brighton, and I'll be honest, I was a little apprehensive when we discovered that the chef had retired after 24 years. However, we were told by the owner, and our (extremely charming) waiter, that ghe new chef had joined from a Lonfon restaurant where he had been awarded two Micheln stars. I wasn't sure about these stars and whether I cared but after experiencing this evening's sublime and divine feast - I can only rave about this place more than ever. We enjoyed every mouthful - it was a treat fir tgd senses and my taste buds and stomach have been treated like royalty. The service was fantastic - we were madd to feel valued and none of our questions were tiresome despite us being very inquisitive! I cannot wait to visit again. We highly recommend.

Absolutely superb food - exactly what we needed after the marathon.

Not only the food is delicious (meat dishes as well as vegetarians), well presented and a good size portions; the service is unique, they great you when you arrived and they take the time to explain the dishes, give you good recommendations. Highly recommended!! We have tried many Indian restaurants in Brighton and without a doubt this one is the best from all.

We went last night for dinner have not been for a while and was just as nice as we remembered it , the food was amazing, they were very busy and service was slightly slow but really not bad and we were given a complementary drink which was lovely of them , look forward to going back again to have the Tali

Lovely Indian restaurant, nice atmosphere, staff were all very friendly and our server was very accommodating to a gluten-free diet. Very kindly allowed for swapping-out items on the thali. Food was delicious, they had great veggie options and the cocktails were delicious too! Highly recommend!

Thank you so much Dhanusha for amazing service, and being so attentive!

Lovely staff, tasty food and nice atmosphere :)

Food was absolutely delicious, service was fantastic and the vibe/atmosphere was lovely, highly recommend

Really great experience and really relaxing space. We've spent over 2 hours here with great food and amazing cocktails.

Food, service, ambience all excellent

Incredible food. Beautiful atmosphere. Will be back. Unforgettable experience. Thank you Indian summer.

Was really lovely food, waitress super friendly and helpful

Visited with friends such a great restaurant fabulous food and fabulous staff an absolute must visit if in Brighton

Delicious food, excellent hospitality, and lovely decor.

Had dinner there with friends and it was very nice as usual. Our waiter was friendly and funny and made sure we had everything we needed. We all had different kinds of starters and mains (vegetarian and vegan) and we all enjoyed our meal.

Great kitchen, great people! upd 22.03.2025: still amazing — every time here I got gastronomical macroorgasms!

Everything was a delight from the starter to the lassi, including the toilets and the service. Very good experience from start to finish I can only recommend !

Not only is the food amazing, but so are the staff and a massive shout out to Rob. Having had dealing with him over COVID, I can honestly say he is most genuine person I have had the pleasure helping with his waste service. Keep up the amazing work and we will be back soon.

We had lovely food in this venue.

We just had a fabulous meal at Indian Summer. My husband is gluten free and there were so many options and all were delicious. Will definitely be returning.

Food was lovely more traditional than normal English Indian with bold flavors and tastes angelica was a great host very bubbley and knowledgeable about the food

Delicious food, great service, lots of gluten free options. We will be back.

Butter chicken and garlic naan is the best combo ever. Must try one. Lamb biriyani (spicy) is good aswell.

Great food, nice staff, quite a busy/noisy restaurant, not a curry house vibe, more of a curry cafe vibe.

Wow, wow, wow! What a fantastic experience! Where to begin... Staff - warm and welcoming Owner - Rob, could not have done more on the night to make us feel welcome! Food - Insane and so delicious! Venue - Eye catching and beautifully themed Will be returning and so glad we stepped outside the norm when it comes to our usual spots, and Indian Summer has now taken spot number 1 :) Aaron Knightley

If you are looking for a good Indian, go here. It’s one of the best in Brighton.

Yummy food, the team and especially George looked after us very well. Would recommend

Excellent. Incredible food, incredible service

Great food, great service, good atmosphere.

Great night great food perfect staff especially george.

Starters were great but we found each of the curries and condiments in our Thalis were either rather bland or simply not enjoyable. As a huge curry fan this was surprising. Service was friendly but we waited 40 minutes between courses as they forgot our order.

Lovely food and decor, and authentic tasting in the centre of Brighton!

Haven’t been for years offering changed food still good. Service from Matt was really good

Great food, very good price, very good portion size, Jordan is the best host Kingfisher available in pint pitchers Would recommend

We had the Thali's, they were amazing. So nice to have a variety to eat and the lamb was so good. Staff were friendly, so accommodating and couldn't do enough for you. Quirky gem found here, would definitely come again!

I've eaten at many different Indian restaurants this was by far the worst place I've eaten so called Indian food at £154 for 3 off us and we all had the same opinion never again

Probably the best Thali that I have had and I’ve had a few. Staff are super friendly and helpful. The food was amazing I would highly recommend Indian Summer to anyone who is visiting Brighton and even to locals who have not been before ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The food was great and the service even better. Jay was amazing!

Service (Mat) wonderful as was the food

First time here and the service and food are amazing. Matt, our waiter, was really nice and we couldn't have had a better time. Try the cocktails and save a space for a dessert, they're delicious.

Food and service both top notch. This was our first visit since a not so great experience 8 years ago. Very pleased we gave it another chance.

Greta meal for my girlfriend's birthday, would definitely recommend 👌🏼

We ate at Indian Summer last weekend and I can’t stop thinking about how good the food was! We had the sharing starters and the ribs which fell off the bone, 10/10! For main, the lamb curry with the lemon rice which complimented the curry so well. Service was excellent and I have to say the cocktails were unreal. I’m fussy about my spicy margaritas but these were such a treat. The food is so fresh and delicious you can’t go wrong with anything from the menu.

Ate here on Valentine’s Day so set menu only. Catered for meat and vegetarian with a tasty selection of small plates. The service was impeccable. Def recommend.

Excellent food. The thali was 10/10 and good value. Lovely staff and atmosphere. One of my new Brighton faves already. Thanks for a fab evening. A true hidden gem.

We come every year for valentines day. The staff are always lovely and the food is excellent. Recommend the Bhel Puri.

I came here tonight with my wife for Valentine’s Day. Pruthvi was incredible and served us immaculately. The food felt like summer, Indian summer… Riesling wine is fab and will flow you away. 10/10 cannot fault.

Loved the food service was amazing especially pruthvi was really kind and helpful

Pruthvi gave great service! Very helpful and friendly.

Came here for a really early supper pre the theatre. Food and service awesome. We had thalis (both meat and veggie) and dosas. Food tasted really authetic with a great mix of flavours. Only downside was being so full that I nearly fell asleep in the theatre. I haven't been here for a few years, but will be back regularly now. The menu feels much broader than it used to be and the beers were excellent too.

Really delicious meal! Had the ribs and samosas for starter - the ribs were so tender and delicious, and the sauce had a little kick to it, I'd recommend). Then the meat sharing thali, which had a nice selection or dishes to choose from. The masala chips were nice, but they were a little plain, could have a smidge more of the masala seasoning on.

Tastes just like home 🥰 Warm, spicy, flavoursome. Loved every bite Also a big fan of their cocktails and desserts

What can I say other than indian summer saved my birthday, we were cancelled from another restaurant and they managed to get 16 of us within 2 hours....the food was awesome and all the staff are lovely 😍 thank you so much

2025 update... Still fantastic 😊 delicious 😋 Amazing place. Excellent every time! Fabulous food. Incredible quality. Wonderful atmosphere. Lovely, helpful, friendly staff. Fantastic 😊

Indian Summer is an absolute gem! The food was bursting with authentic flavors, perfectly spiced, and beautifully presented. Every dish we tried was delicious, from the rich curries to the freshly baked naan. The service was outstanding—friendly, attentive, and efficient. The staff made us feel truly welcomed and ensured a great dining experience. The ambiance was warm and inviting, making it a perfect place for a cozy meal. I highly recommend Indian Summer to anyone craving high-quality Indian cuisine. Can’t wait to visit again.

Food average Waiting staff really friendly Front of house rude to the waiting staff in view of customers

Lovely food, nice music, attentive staff

We had a last minute table reservation here and the experience did not disappoint. Our host, George, was attentive and thoughtful and made our friend's birthday very special. Thank you George and Indian Summer.

We’ve visited Indian summer many times but tonight’s meal was next level exceptional. The atmosphere, the service, incredible food and I was blown away by the Spicy margaritas 👌🏼. We shared the selection of starters and for main I had the butter chicken curry which was incredible. Everything is fresh and delicious with something for everyone. I recommend all my friends and clients visit this gem of a restaurant. We will be back very soon.

The food was great with an array of amazing flavour in loads of different dishes, the service was great, with my main man George sorting out our every need. Explaining the food what it was made out of and making sure everyone was happy. They even bought put our birthday cake with candles and a great song

Amazing food, the meat Thali is so good! Poppadoms and chutney were so tasty too. Visiting from London and will definitely be coming back! George our waiter was lovely.

To the best Indian meal I had after 4 years being in the UK. Value for money. Tastes delicious. Portion sizes are generous. Service is fast. Will be visiting soon

This restaurant is so highly recommended. The food was exceptional. I have eaten in a Michelin star restaurant in London and I can safe to say this was actually better. The staff, the atmosphere and just everything generally was 5 star. Cant recommend it highly enough. We had dinner in a Friday night and loved it so much we took a take away home with us on the Sunday. We will be back

What a lovely place to have a causal Sunday diner. Restaurant is warm and vibrant. Atmosphere was very good. i think we were the only people not drinking cocktails. Food was great and service was fantastic. i have been a few times but not for over 5 years. i will be sure to not leave it that long again.

Amazing service and wonderful food

Best Indian food in the city! Don’t look anywhere else!

This is the best Indian food I’ve had in the UK with an amazing service from the Indian Summer staff. The taste is authentic and everything is cooked to perfection. We had the Meat Thali and it was delicious!!

The best Indian food I’ve had in the UK—without a doubt! The flavors are incredible, and the service is top-notch. I highly recommend it!

Delicious food, great service, good atmosphere and great value for money! Thank you for hosting us as a large group! We’ll be back!!! Thali was a great choice

We had a lovely time here celebrating a birthday! The staff, especially George, served with our large party with ease and patience and we had a wonderful evening. Delish food and drinks!

George served us very well! Delicious food!

Excellent food, fantastic fast service- thank you!

Cracking food and great service from George.

Good food, good vibe. George was my fave

Excellent food! Chose the Thali curry dish and it was a really nice combination. Perfect spice level.

Lovely time celebrating a dear friend’s birthday. Very long table and nice chandeliers. The food was as tasty as an Indian summer, just as promised. George was nice

Wonderful birthday, thank you George for looking after us!

A really enjoyable gluten free meal, I can’t believe I was able to have a thali and the dosa was delicious! The manager came out to speak to us because we’d flagged we were coeliac on our booking and he mentioned he was coeliac too. He talked us really clearly through the menu and everything we ate was amazing, even the pickles with the popadoms. I’d go back anytime, but recommend booking as it was rammed all night ☺️ Also there’s four gluten free beers on the menu, which is unheard of!

Food was ace, staff were great, lovely vibes. Very clear on allergens too which helps

The food was excellent, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, and Rob, my waiter, was incredibly friendly and attentive. Highly recommend!" Finished plate😋

George, the absolute legend, made our experience a night to never forget. True hero’s don’t wear, apart from Rob, who was. Bit odd. Might have been an apron… excellent place, no stomach issues thus far.

Wow, what an amazing meal, service, having had Indian food from Bradford, Birmingham to Brighton, over the past 20 years this is now my favourite

Wonderful food, lots of vegan options, attentive, friendly staff, clean toilets. Cost was £35 per person including a non-alcoholic drink. Left feeling fully satiated and without leftovers.

Food was really good, meat in the curry was really tender. Would definitely recommend getting the mango brûlée for dessert, it was amazing!! Staff really lovely too.

Incredible food. Would highly recommend the sharing starter and dal makhani, both are some of the best I’ve had. A bit overpriced though!

Fantastic place for a big group, lots of happy people with Thalis. I had the Dal Makhani and Garlic Naan which were generous portions and absolutely delicious.

We dined here for our anniversary and were blown away by how good the food was. Definitely some of the best curries we've ever had. The service was also friendly and helpful.

Bad bad bad 👎 😑 worst dosa ever 😤 we come with our Indian mum waste of time, we send food back and the other dishes were also bad,,small portions, overpriced and no flavour!!! Don't go

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!

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.

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.