Kindling in Brighton and Hove

Won’t risk booking a restaurant I haven’t been to before for a very special occasion again. Read the lower score reviews, they’re spot on. Some lovely staff make up for coldness of the person at front of house who took us to our table. Weird system where very few staff can take food orders. It was a mess, very slow service, and no one knew what others were doing. Overpriced, ordinary food and v limited choice. Don’t bother. (We had a good time but that was down to us, and one lovely waiter. )

We had a beautiful meal with great service in a lovely setting. The cooking of the steak was spot on and the sides were amazing. The best sweet potato fries we have ever had and the flavours on the salad were incredible. A great treat for our stay in Brighton.

Delicious food and attentive service. The walnut salad was delicious as was the steak which was cooked to perfection. The sticky toffee pudding was also amazing! A great atmospheric restaurant I would highly recommend. Thank uou

Delicious food, lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. Would always opt for coming here over other steakhouse options in Brighton. It’s reliable and really well-priced for the quality.

Great lunch deal, food was great and service was top tier. Would recommend to anyone looking for a lunch / dinner spot.

Great location. Fantastic atmosphere and utterly amazing steak.Service was pretty five star too 👏👏👏

Visited here with my sister had an amazing time ... an amazing restaurant. Charlotte was fantastic !! Will defo be back again !!

Lovely staff, very attentive and friendly. Food, absolutely beautiful, one of the nicest restaurants I've been in for a long time. Will definitely be back when we visit Brighton. We had the lunchtime sharing lamb and steak platter. Highly recommend.

Excellent, Excellent, Excellent. The food was exceptional, really well priced and was exactly what we wanted. Thank you

This was a random choice but so glad we chose this place! Ambience was spot on, food was delicious and the staff were lovely. Would highly recommend!

The food the staff the atmosphere was sport on. Really recommend coming here. If only we lived closers would come all the time. One of the best steaks I have ever had.

Great food, great Staff. Will definitely come back

It’s another review that makes me worried I won’t get a booking..! Every single thing was perfect. We came for the lunch offer and it does not disappoint. For £15 you are brought the pinkest juicy steak& rosemary salted crispy fresh fries. We added the humours starter which was a taste sensation with perfect crispy light and fluffy focaccia. A* loved it!

Had quite high expectations when it came to visiting Kindling however we were nothing but disappointed. From the moment we walked in, it was bad. We had to wait over 10 minutes for our table, to then be asked if we would sit at the bar instead, which we obviously said no to considering we booked this for my birthday meal over 2 months ago. I've seen replies to people who have also said the same about this issue and they say 'Saturday's are busy for us'... then perhaps manage your bookings better. This was a common occurrence all night people having to wait for tables. We finally sat down and had to ask the waitress if we can order our drinks and food, after waiting another 15 minutes. Our starter didn't arrive for another 10 minutes because the waitress 'forgot'. Our mains came and they were very average, tiny portions and lukewarm. Again, we had to ask for our plates to be taken away. Not once were we asked how the food was or attended to our whole meal. The manager was extremely rude the entire night to us and basically threw the bill down on the table and walked off. I felt sorry for the staff because I overheard him being rude to them also. Very disappointing, and will not be returning

Had quite high expectations when it came to visiting Kindling however we were nothing but disappointed. From the moment we walked in, it was bad. We had to wait over 10 minutes for our table, to then be asked if we would sit at the bar instead, which we obviously said no to considering we booked this for my birthday meal over 2 months ago. I've seen replies to people who have also said the same about this issue and they say 'Saturday's are busy for us'... then perhaps manage your bookings better. This was a common occurrence all night people having to wait for tables. We finally sat down and had to ask the waitress if we can order our drinks and food, after waiting another 15 minutes. Our starter didn't arrive for another 10 minutes because the waitress 'forgot'. Our mains came and they were very average, tiny portions and lukewarm. Again, we had to ask for our plates to be taken away. Not once were we asked how the food was or attended to our whole meal. The manager was extremely rude the entire night to us and basically threw the bill down on the table and walked off. I felt sorry for the staff because I overheard him being rude to them also. Very disappointing, and will not be returning.

Best roast I’ve had in a looong time! And the sticky toffee pudding was amazing 😋 Would highly recommend

Love it! The food was amazing and it is one of the prettiest restaurant I’ve ever seen. The prices are completely fine and fair.

Zarin (and all the other members of staff) gave my friend and I such lovely service and it complimented the food brilliantly! Would 100% come back!

Lovely evening spent at kindling! Delicious food and great service. Everything was spot on. We will be back!

Incredible food made right in front of you, amazing meal and very friendly staff! Can definitely recommend the Sunday roast dinner sharer

Utterly spectacular steak and roast. V good.

Food was very good Service was alright at best, was told I would have to wait 25 minutes more until we could sit down. Atmosphere was very nice.

Absolutely loved it here. Delicious food and everyone was super friendly. The restaurant itself is stunning. We both ordered the bavette steak. Overall, this restaurant exceeded my expectations and it’s well worth the visit if you’re in Brighton

Lovely Sunday roast and excellent service!

Excellent Sunday Roast, great service.

Steaks very good, which is what they are about. Forgot to bring our pre meal olives so service could be better.

Lovely Sunday Roast.....excellent quality beef and cooked to perfection

Lovely atmosphere , dimly lit. The server was very approachable and helpful when navigating through the menu I chose the bavette steak and fries deal (£14) whereas my partner chose the rump steak with sweet potato fries The sauces were delicious , we chose the garlic butter and blue cheese sauce The blue cheese sauce had pieces of cheese mixed in The garlic butter was flavourful but quite overpowering at times All in all the prices are affordable for the area Would go again :)

Delicious meat, friendly service and very nice establishment... a win!

Fantastic meal, had the sharing platter plus a couple of extras and was more than enough for my husband, daughter and I. Hazelnut molten cake with ice cream and 3 spoons was one of the best desserts we have ever had Will definitely come back

Lovely lovely place, really nice vibe and the customer service was excellent :)

Really good food i was sitting at the bar the watching the chefs cook and i saw everething it all looked good amazing I'm not a fan of maccaroni cheese but it looked amazing I would eat everything here even things I don't usaly like . The staff are super friendly. Nice music at a good volume in the background .The only bad thing is that there's nothing wrong whit it .super good if I could I would rate it 1000000000 I would . 😀😀😀

It was an absolute pleasure to visit today. Excellent food, staff & atmosphere. Thankyou.

Loved everything about this restaurant especially the food

Amazing steak and service was brilliant. Great atmosphere too.

Arriving without a reservation, my companion and I were placed at bar level, overlooking the kitchen. The sight of MC Cain frozen fries at 4livres50, the perpetual hubbub made us flee before even ordering.

Phoned this afternoon for a table this evening- very glad we managed to get service. This was lovely - gorgeous steak cooked perfectly as requested, sauces delicious. Best salad had in a long time - not a trace of rocket. Hard working knowledgable staff. Will definitely return. Thanks

Amazing restaurant, excellent steak, really good service, and a really great atmosphere. Highly recommended.

The burgers were pretty dull but the desserts were great

The food was amazing, we had a sharing platter the meat was very tinder and the price is great defo recommend

Perfectly cooked steak. Lovely friendly staff and a buzzy environment. Great place to celebrate our anniversary!

Absolutely delicious. We had the midweek sharing platter and cherry cheesecake and both were 10/10

Had such a lovely dinner experience at kindling They had a roast for 2 on the menu (Sunday and Monday only) so we went for it and oh wow. Incredible steak. Absolutely delicious gravy too. Definitely recommend the lemon posset as well. Really everything was amazing but these definitely stood out. Would Def go again

The place is nice not too loud, great vibes and aesthetic looking! We got a sharing platter and had no complaints with anything we got!! Will definitely come back and recommend to friends✨

We tried Kindling for the first time yesterday, and we had really high expectations, but there was something just not on par with the price we paid. We had the roast dinner, the food was really good, although some items a bit too oily (the yorkshire pudding was almost fried). Generous portion and good meat. But the service and the atmosphere fell short. Service was slowish and really dry, we were not even asked how we were - which I find really odd in this Country :D We were never asked if our food was fine - which again happens in the most basics of pubs. The wine (we tried 2 different glasses of red) was served in a really generous glass - always a worrying sign - and in fact was not of the highest quality. Some clients around us were really loud and rowdy and given the narrowness of the restaurant it all echoed in our ears. I think there's good potential but train staff better or hire more people so they're not overworked and lose any will to live.

Fantastic food, service. Staff made my family and dog, Bella feel so welcome. They went above beyond my dog was given steak and a bone, water and even a blanket all on the house! Highly recommend this restaurant will be most definitely coming back again!

Great service, very attentive. The roast was excellent. Looking forward to coming back next time we're in the area.

Went with my 27 year old son and 25 year old daughter. We were more than slightly amazed ( shocked) when the server ( who looked about 19) asked them both for ID. We did speculate if they refuse service without it. We were going to remove the service charge as no restaurant anywhere on the planet has ever requested ID and only one or two rather crummy pubs do but we didn't. Totally spoilt the experience even though the food was nice. I think the owner isn't aware of UK law as from Gov.UK website. Especially as my kids are 25 and 27 aren't students and are home owners! It's legal for people under the age of 18 to drink alcohol with a meal as long as a person over the age of 18 orders the meal/alcohol, and you need to be eating with the drinking

Absolutely stunning Sunday roast. Service, atmosphere and food all really great. Will definitely be back.

We had an amazing Sunday roast followed by the best Choc lava cake. Absolutely delicious! Service and ambience was excellent! 5*

Amazing dinner, went on a Sunday and had the sharing roast and was delightful. Highly recommend

Thoroughly recommend. Delicious food, relaxed atmosphere and lovely friendly service. Lived in Brighton for years and have been everywhere, this is defo now a new fave.

Delicious sharing platter for a Sunday Roast. The beef was so tender and beautifully cooked. Lovely roast potatoes and vegetables with it. Great service . Friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommended.

Food was delicious with great service. Highly recommend

A very delicious sharing Sunday roast. Will definitely be back. Great service and atmosphere.

Absolutely amazing food and service, the chefs were really lovely and chatty, and the wait staff were really accommodating

Cute aesthetic, really good food and lovely servers. Would definitely go back.

Lovely evening, great service, great food (chips are amazing!) went for the T-Bone special, brilliant. Will be back 👍

We have very good and polite service with amazing food at very fair prices, overall it is a a great place to visit.

Had a meal on Saturday with a friend, first time but definitely not the last. Amazing atmosphere and food was incredible.

Visited Kindling for a Sunday roast and it was the best one I have tried in Brighton. The steak was delicious and had amazing flavour and all the trimmings were amazing. The roast potatoes and gravy were the best I’ve had out and the cabbage was also lovely. Really enjoyed the Basque cheesecake pudding too. The staff and atmosphere here are both amazing and I will definitely be back for another roast!

I went for a Sunday roast and it was easily the best roast in Brighton. I would highly suggest going!! If I could give it more that 5 stars I would.

Absolutely amazing meal tonight. Group of 4 went for a birthday meal and every one of us were lost for words. Service from the staff was spot on, the steak was perfection and every side we had was amazing. Highly recommend this place

Had the Sunday roast for 2 and it was amazing. Lovely restaurant and great service

Me and my girlfriend went for the roast, perfect size, great service and amazing atmosphere. Definitely a must go.

Lovwly spot for lunch! Food was amazing and drink selection was great. Service was fantastic!

10/10 on all counts - lovely staff and mouth watering food!

Delicious food in a great atmosphere in a cozy restaurant. Nice service!! Definitely recommended if you are in Brighton.

Isabel and her colleagues were friendly and accommodating, taking the time to chat was appreciated. Lovely meal, see you soon !!

Incredible experience, went for my wedding anniversary and was not disappointed. Romantic setting, incredible food, lovely drink selection. Highly recommend the sweet potato fries and Mac and cheese as a side

Thoroughly enjoyed our meal, all 3 courses!! Great flavours and superb quality food and value for money Would definitely go back if in the area again Highly recommended

What a breath of fresh air this place is. Service was first-class and seemingly all the staff were happy. Great service from everyone including the new yound lady tasked with washing an endless amount of glasses. We arrived a bit early so were seated at the bar for a short while. We kicked off with a couple of cocktails, my daughter chose the The French 75 and I the Old Fashioned, one of the best coktails I've had in a long time. Starters, Foccacia & Humous and Brisket Croquettes were outstanding and the portion sizes were bang on, even though I could have eaten more of them. Mains, Beef Bacon Burger for me and a Sirloin for y daughter, accompanied by Sweet Potato Fries and Skinny Fries plus a blue cheese sauce. Washed down with a simple house Red (Cote De Gascogne), we shared the Basque Cheesecake for desert which was more than enough for two then decided on two glasses of the Arran Scotch to finish. I was expecting a bull around £180.00 but to my surprise it was £121.00 plus service. Absolutely fantastic all round. Oh and to our server, April who worked with the biggest smile all evening, thanks for making it lovely. We'll be back soon as will all our friends. What a great evening. Thanks guys.

We go to alot of Sunday roast dinners and this one was great value for money and the perfect amount for the shared platter. Beautifully cooked and lovely atmosphere will definitely be back again. 100% recommended

Cracking relaxed atmosphere where the staff are brilliant. Both service and food first class!

We had a lovely Sunday Lunch and steak. Short notice booking - very efficient - dog made very welcome. Delicious food. Great value. Thank you

Booked on a Sunday & they have their regular menu & a Sunday sharing platter. We chose the sharing platter & got a side of mac & cheese. The food was exceptional it was seasoned perfect didn’t need to add anything. The host was so nice & friendly had a laugh with him. I highly recommend eating here & we will be back.

10/10 sharing roast was amazing! The macaroni cheese was also so yummy. The staff were very attentive and the atmosphere very relaxing. You can also take dogs in so makes it even better.

After some challenges with turning tables we enjoyed a wonderful meal with excellent service, a team that really care about everyone having a great evening.

Booked to have a special lunch with my daughter who has just started university. Lovely looking place in a great location but service was not great (they forgot one of our starters, had to ask twice for more water, had to ask for the dessert menu and the bill). The food was ok but not wow. By the time we got our meat it was almost cold. Dessert was disappointing.

Great service, very attentive staff and the steak was cooked to perfection would definitely recommend

Fabulous dinner for two at Kindling with amazing steaks, attentive service and delicious puddings. Would recommend highly!

Gorgeous place, friendly and attentive staff and delicious food and wine. Great value for money!

Great food 👌 welcoming & friendly staff

When a restaurant gets EVERYTHING right and still charges incredibly reasonable prices. This is the standard all restaurant owners should be aiming for imo.

One if not the best steak I've ever had long with a great salad and molten cake. Would definitely come back again for more.

Amazing steaks, sides, briskette croquettes and goats cheese are divine, such lovely flavours Friendly staff, beautiful decor. One of our favourite places to eat!

Lovely environment, excellent food! Highly recommended

Minxy and April did a wonderful job looking after us this evening bright smiles and positive attitude definitely will be coming back the chefs are amazing as well asking us how are food is they seem to work lovely as a team and the food was amazing

Lovely food, great ambience & quick/friendly service. Back soon!

Food is insanely good, had great experiences for both birthdays and anniversary celebration's, would recommend to everyone. Espresso martinis are next level 🍸🩷

My go-to place in Brighton. Love bringing friends and family here.

This was an excellent find nestled on East Street in Brighton. Fabulous service from a very accommodating staff team, amazing food and beautiful surroundings. We were a large group & the team were incredibly attentive throughout the evening. I would warmly recommend this local restaurant!

Atmosphere in the resteraunt was lovely paired with the brilliant customer service of our waitress April and waiter Minky made the meal spectacular. The food was amazing one of the best steaks I have had before would 100% reccomend.

Amazing service and atmosphere. Food was cooked to perfection, will definitely be revisiting!

Great steak and atmosphere, recommend

Food was incredible, high quality beef. We sat at the bar, and watched and chatted to the chefs whilst they cooked. They knew where all the food was sourced and talked through cuts of steak. Great experience. Would just have liked the servers to be a little more attentive when it came to asking for fresh drinks and water. Only saw them to take our order and the bill. Will absolutely go back, the steak was beautiful.

Food was absolutely fantastic, best steak i’ve had by far. The service was great with very friendly staff and the atmosphere is absolutely stunning with the beautiful plants in the restaurant.

Amazing place, food was so good, service was perfect. Really friendly place, rib eye was perfect!

Food and Service was amazing, all staff were lovely, especially Minki. Cheers guys!

Really great atmosphere, service and food! Would highly recommend as I have been here twice and the quality is always good!