RYBKA (the fish likes to swim) in Brighton and Hove

The best haddock and curry sauce I’ve ever had. The food took a while to come to the table but it was well worth the wait. I’ll definitely be back when I’m in Brighton again.

Freshly fried fries are tasteless haha. It was delicious and the staff was friendly 😄

Good place, lovely food and nice people 😊

I happened to find this lovely & cute place in The Lanes, Brighton, tried fish & chips. A female staff helped me out to choose the menu and soon, I was served with freshly cooked haddock with curry sauce so as chips. The portion was enough for 1pax, yummy.

The food is amazing. Small haddock in a light crisp batter, triple cooked chips, great, fresh tasting, tartare sauce and small pot of curry sauce £19.50 including a beer. After a long, sunny, March day in Brighton the perfect meal before heading back up to London.

A small restaurant with a lovely atmosphere and relatively good food. There was a strong smell of fish inside the restaurant, which is somewhat natural, but it might be bothersome for some people. We ordered small haddock; the fish was good and fresh, and the potatoes were also very nice. However, the curry sauce was a bit off, and the mushy peas had a really bad smell, to the point that neither my wife nor I could eat them. Overall, it was a good experience, and we enjoyed the pleasant atmosphere there more than anything else.

Very nice place, food is outstanding, recommend to everyone because Rybka likes to swim!!!!

We were welcomed with a cute touch—our reserved table had my name on it, which was a nice personal detail. The waitress was incredibly helpful when it came to ordering, and we took her recommendation on portion size, which turned out to be perfect. The fish was fantastic—light, crispy batter with tender, flavorful fish inside. It wasn’t greasy at all, which was a pleasant surprise. I’m not usually a fan of fat chips, but these were delicious—crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and not greasy. The tartare sauce was lovely, and the curry sauce was a nice addition to the meal. Overall, a very enjoyable experience!

Excellent service from Katie and very good calamari!

I was there on a class trip and when we were there they were so nice to us and it was just fonderful

Really really good. Super chips - fluffy and crunch and golden. And sublime haddock - super crispy and perfectly cooked! Really really good (I know I said that). House beer is great and the vodka and pickled herring to start is lovely. Did I say it’s really really good?

Very nice, the best fish and chips so far🤤 (I am not a fan of fish and chips 😂 The service was very friendly, the staff recommended the scampi which was amazing 🤩

The most delicious fish we ever had across the whole UK in a friendly environment with polite staff. Really enjoyed our lunch in the trip to Brighton

Generous portion of food and great service. The fish was delicious, and chips were soft and crispy.

Wow!! We were blown away tonight by the food, service and friendly atmosphere we received at Rybka . After reading about this place in Timeout for coming number 2 in the UK for fish and chips we simply had to try and did they deliver? YES! Myself and my friend had the fish supper for two with a bottle of vino recommended by the staff. Glad we made the trip and we’ll definitely we popping in again on our next trip to the seaside.

This is not a real Fish and Chippy place. It’s advertised as one but it’s not. Service was sup bar for the price. Guy did not know what was on the menu which is poor training from the restaurant. Lady at front of house had a face expression like a slapped behind with an attitude ( we was polite said our Ps&Qs) Price is ridiculous. £35 for a handful of chips. Microwaved bit of haddock, a bland tar tar sauce. The mushy peas were the best thing and the scampi on the side was okay. They brought out my partners starter at the end as they didn’t know it was on the menu and saw the manager come out to say “do you want it at the end” which my partner replied yes and then 60 seconds later as we was through the meal it arrived! (Only 25 mins late) I came here for my first time in Brighton and saw the 4.8 starts and if you want better fish and chips with bigger tables to sit on too then go somewhere down the pier. Don’t come here in a good mood too as the lady will devour it from your soul and the guy will forget it’s a fish and chips rip off place.

Indeed great fish &chips and amazing people. The people were really friendly, which made my dish more tasty!

Harry is the main man!! Just stop what your doing and come here!!

Pickled herring and vodka is a must-buy

Best fish and chips I have had, made fresh to order. Cozy location with cute decor including live plants.

Very accommodating and pleasant staff. Nothing was too much trouble for us. The waitress is very nice and allowed us to move around and change tables to use the socket next to the table. Another server took the time to come and explain the quantities to us. The fish was very good, as were the fries and the sauces. The shrimp a little because they were so breaded that you couldn't taste it. We had a great time. I recommend the place.

"Aunty these are the best fish and chips i have ever had" - from my 18 year old nephew! I genuinely agree with this sentiment. Great service with a quick turnaround on the food, I can see why they are consistently busy. The chips were beyond delicious and the fish was unbelievably fresh and cooked to perfection. Perfect batter, worth every penny!

Very lovely food yes maybe price is on the high side but it was very.nice waiter was polite and the guy running up and down serving the food absolutely brilliant 👏 only other negative thing I could say is finding the place is a bit difficult.

We didn’t actually eat here but I want to warn those who are coeliac or allergic to gluten that the food cannot be done gluten free as it’s all done in the same fryer as other gluten containing products

A last minute find but it was well worth it. Fantastic fish and chips with excellent mushy peas and tartare sauce. Will definitely go back.

This is instantly my favourite fish and chip place! Food was great!!! Lovely batter, delicious curry sauce and fresh mushy peas. Will definitely come back!!

The food is good and delicious, but once I got hair on the fish, but they changed it to me and gave us free drinks

Absolutely adore this place! Wasn't sure what to expect and I'm fussy eating out but the atmosphere in here was excellent, the staff were nice and attentive and the chips were fantastic, others in my group enjoyed their more varied meals too, would definitely go back again!

Love this place. Hands down best fish and chips in Brighton. Interesting drinks menu and staff go out of their way to accommodate you, especially families

Really nice and big fish with chips. Great busy place with friendly staff. I'm eating very well and this fish was a unit. My only feedback is on the fragility of the paper on top of the metallic tray. By cutting the fish, I surely ate some pieces of this paper. I do recommend! And the homemade tartare sauce is a banger.

Best freshly caught fish and chips in Brighton. The fish literally melts in your mouth, it’s so fresh!

Staff are really lovely and polite but sadly the fish and chips are just not good enough The chips I’m pretty sure are frozen and resemble more like oven chips and sadly all 3 pieces of fish had no flavor whatsoever

Everything was perfect the food, the stuff even theprice.

Must visit Fish and Chip shop if you’re in Brighton!! Our mate who is GF (Non-Coeliac) was catered to amazingly here, her GF battered haddock was to die for! We also had a small haddock meal and calamaries which were perfect for a cool winter’s afternoon. The portions are very generous for the price and those mashy peas are too good to be true! Overall great quality fish and chips with amazing service.

I'm a long term fish and chip sceptic but also a glutton for punishment so I'll always try out new places that people recommend in the hopes of finding that elusive perfect fish and chips experience. Unfortunately I usually end up disappointed when inevitably presented with undercooked chips and tasteless fish. Not the case at the wonderfully named RYBKA. It's a little twist in the traditional fish and chips but everything here is cooked with evident attention. Chips wonderfully crisp yet still fluffy inside. Fish was also great and even got a handful of scampi as part of the platter. Texture of the batter could have been a bit better for me - while tidy it could have used that wonderfully airy bubble that you get with the best fried fish. The mushy peas could have been tastier, as the flavour lacked depth which would have rounded out the whole dish. Still everything felt decent value for £16 in Brighton. Recommended.

Absolutely great place and world class fish and chips

It was INCREDIBLE! The welcome was warm and the fish was delicious and above all very fresh!!! I loved their 3 sauces: tartare, curry and peas. I recommend ++++++. Total £19.50. Great value for money. THANKS

Best fish and chips we've had after living 3 months in the UK, enjoyed while tucked away in an adorable spot in the Lanes! Super fresh and delicious food with amazing service. I made a booking for a large party which I then needed to subsequently revise twice, and Rafal was always quick and gracious in response. Whilst we were there Katie made use feel welcome and took care of our every need. Our whole experience was very enjoyable. Highly recommend!

Banging place for fish and chips, top notch IPA on tap too.

Great chippie. Tartare sauce is delicious and fish is very fresh. 10/10 would recommend as a northerner

AVOID THIS PLACE. - DONT BE FOOLED BY THOSE UNVERIFIED AND FAKE RATINGS. THE FISH MUST HAVE BEEN LEFT FROZEN FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS. - VERY OILY AND FELL APART LIKE A MASH POTATOES. WORST FISH AND CHIPS I EVER HAD IN MY ENTIRE LIFE. STAFF WAS VERY FRIENDLY BUT THE FOOD WAS DISGUSTING. - FISH WAS DRIPPING WITH OIL AND CHIPS WAS LIKE AN OIL SPONGE. DONT SAY I DIDNT WARN YOU. SAVE YOUR £20 AND SPEND IT ELSE WHERE.

Rude and takes walk in business for granted based on the greeting we received.

Best fish and chips I’ve had for a long time. The fish supper for 2 is an inspired idea with fish, chips, scampi, mushy peas and curry sauce. It’s in a lovely setting tucked away in the South Lanes and the service was fantastic.

Great food Best fish and chips in town

I went there today and Harry served me. It was brilliant because he was very open and talkative. I live in Peacehaven but the food was worth it. Thank You so much 💜💜💜 5*!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Everything was great and the staff was friendly specially Katie.

Food was amazing I had an IPA which was tasty as well. If you want high quality fish and chips in Brighton, I highly recommend RYBKA. 5 starts.

Good quality fish and chip shop. Great chips and large fish. We had the sharing platter for two (note than they only have mushy peas, normal peas are not an option) Has a small outside area. Great beer Rybka x is unusually good for an IPA.

Rafał was a very fun host! The food was delicious, best fish and chip in the UK probably.

The food was outstanding and the service was excellent. We came in at a quiet time but we’ve been before when it was busy and the quality has been consistent every time. Honest, fresh food and service with a smile. What else could you ask for?

As we were walking down this beautiful quarter of Brighton, we caught hold of this shop. We took a look at the menu and gave it a try. Sometimes life is just full of beautiful surprises. We were greeted well, the manage came over and made his suggestions, and we loaded up on it. As it turned out, it was exceptional. Food was served fresh and hot. The place is clean and spacious for the nine of us. It was a happy place for the moment. We had the supper for 2 menus, which consisted of a large fish, crazy amount of fries, and either a scampi or calamari. Sauces were great also. It's definitely a place to revisit.

This is a place I stopped by when I went to Brighton. It's very delicious. The cod meat was fried so deliciously that it wasn't too greasy. I also ordered fried squid and it exceeded my expectations. I was a bit surprised that it was vaguely similar to Korean squid meat, not soft squid. The bean sauce is amazing! The location is in the middle of an alley with lots of jewelry stores, so it's a bit difficult to find. 3 people £47.

The place is great. Food was good, had a small fish and chips. There is indoor and outdoor seating.

Fantastic fish & chips restaurant. Stylish but they don't overdo it. The batter is just perfect, not oily or fatty at all, the fish is high quality and the chips are nice and chunky.

Great place for fish & chips, great service, very large portions, delicious beer. Along with the fish, we can also try squid. Everything tastes very nice and is served with additions such as curry sauce, peas, tartar sauce. A very good place to visit in the atmospheric Brighton area

We got there by accident. What food! Great service, delicious food, unique atmosphere. I recommend it and we will definitely come back.

Delicious food and beautiful service, we loved and will come back 😋🤗🐟🍟 and we have q second time and still perfect 😋

Top draw fish lunch we were a table of 15 and everything was delivered at the same time, beautifully hot and just bloody gorgeous, even bought us northerners some scraps 👍 Definitely recommend 100%

Beautiful food & really nice staff r

I looked at Google Maps and found it, but it was a bit difficult to find because it was in an alley, but the fish and chips were really delicious.

Some of the best fish and chips I ever had! Highly recommended!

Pricey for not the greatest fish and chips - guess its giving you the whole sit down restaurant experience but plenty of cheaper and tastier options locally IMHO; staff pleasant though

Great fish and chip shop with friendly staff. We ordered the fish supper for two which was ideal; we did enquire about the possibility of splitting calamari and scampi as part of this but it wasn't possible so deviation from the menu isn't so flexible but otherwise well worth a visit

Great little place! The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The food was really good! If you want fish and chips this is definitely worth trying. It is a small place so at busy times you will need to book in advance. Also don't think this is a cheap fish and chip shop it isn't but it's well worth the money. Again can't fault the staff on friendliness and a great atmosphere.

BEST FISH AND CHIPS IN BRIGHTON NO CAP IM BEING SO FR RN!! sure its £20 for one but SOO WORTH EVERY POUND!! I wasnt that hungry and ordered one to share with my bf but NOW I REGRET ONLY ORDERING 1… i wanted more!! Batter is AMAZING portion is GOOD like theres nothing to criticize about this place at all!!! It is so so worth the price if you have the money to spend on it. Dont budget and go for other cheaper fish and chips. Go to RYBKA! Go to this one! Spend £20 for the fish and chips of your dreams I kept thinking about this hours days and weeks after I had it… will come back soon for more…

Perfect fish and chips, excellent service and even though it was busy we were served by very friendly and attentive staff. Would thoroughly recommend if visiting Brighton and looking for fish and chips

The portions were huge! Decent fish in batter. They make their own tartar sauce and I don't know if that was the reason that I got severe stomach cramps and then diarrhoea after eating it. It was room temperature, so the sauce wasn't chilled. Someone else in my party had stomach cramps but no diarrhoea. Everyone else was OK as they didn't eat the tartar sauce. Apart from that, the fish and chips we had were nice, although I found the chips a bit too crunchy for my liking as they triple fry it. Plenty of seats upstairs. Probably not suitable for families with toddlers as I didn't see any highchairs. So don't know if they have any.

The fish and chips here is simply superb - the fish is nice and crispy, not too oily, and the chips were perfect. Lovely tartar sauce and curry sauce. Staff great, and very apologetic when there was a small delay with the food. A must try.

So good! Best fish and chips in Brighton

Best fish and chips in Brighton. The battery is crispy and so are the chips. And they serve booze. What more could you want?

Incredible little restaurant with such good food! Quiet and away from the crowds but fast and friendly service. Fish was hot and perfect, chips were crispy outside but fluffy inside. So impressed, loved it!

Fish was ok not proper chips not worth £19.50

Fish is wonderful, it was soft, prepped well, not overcooked and it doesn't have a fishy aftertaste. And the triple fried chips are perfectly cooked. Awesome staff service too.🦈🦈🤍✨

Great fish and chip spot in Brighton. Seemingly the place to be so recommend planning to go early and putting your name down for a table, helpfully the restaurant texts you when your table is ready. Fish was fantastic quality and generous size with light batter, triple cooked chips great (not classic chip shop but still lovely). Reasonably priced drinks and helpful servers.

Great meal, fish perfectly cooked and the service was superb

40 minutes of waiting for very average fish and chips. What a shame.

Incredible food and great service 😊

My very favourite fish and chips in Brighton.

Hands down one of the best fish and chips we’ve had. The fish was perfect and the tartare sauce was phenomenal. We shared one fish between two people. Highly recommend, the staff is super friendly and attentive too. The only drawback was sitting upstairs, was quite hot and there wasnt any window open.

The food was excellent, everything from the picked Herring , to the crispy , fluffy fish and chips. They had a collab IPA that has a slight ocean taste, would recommend anything here. Eventhe music in the shop was good 😄.

If this is 4.8 fish and chips in the south, forget it, have something totally different and get fish and chips next time you're at a northern seaside town. It'll cost half as much and somewhere rated 3.2 will be better food

Nice little fish bar. Great fish, great chips, brilliant service.

We visited RYBKA based on its great Google reviews on a visit to Brighton a few days ago. We expected a higher quality food and service. However, everything was average. It was very busy and maybe that contributed to the food being average in comparison with other chip shops we have visited. As a family who absolutely loves fish and chips, this was on the pricy and medium quality side of things. Portions were small for the price and the chips was stake cut, and not chip shop chip. It is not a bad restaurant, but not the fish and chip you'd expect.

One of the best fish and chips I've had in the UK, extra crispy with the right amount of batter and the fish was flakey! Their chips are tripled cooked and it paired extremely well with their curry sauce. The staff was extremely friendly and a huge plus is that this shop is dog friendly ! Highly recommend this place !

Updated review —> back in 2023 the boss was there and everything perfect, a few days ago we went there again and the service was very poor and unfriendly . Unfortunately I have to downgrade from 5 to 4 stars. Back in 2023: Best fish and chips in Britain! They are building an empire ;-) great experience! Thank you

Nice place with very large portions

Different to traditional fish and chips - adapted to Michelin taste buds. Chips - triple fried so very crispy (like the most) Fish - flavour is quite light, not too oily and crispy as well Won't fill you up but it's a good experience with good service.

Family day out in Brighton, morning on the beach with a picnic lunch. Afternoon shopping in Lane. Dinner at Rybka, a gem hidden away. Friendly owners, service was great and the fish & chips amazing! There was 10 of us and all our meals arrive together, tasty, hot and cooked to perfection. Look forward to visiting Brighton again.

Fish and chips done properly. The haddock and cod were excellent, light crust, and the fish cooked perfectly inside. The chips and peas and tartar sauce were the standard quality you would get in any proper fish and chips shop. Polite service. Good vfm. Would def go again

Brilliant restaurant! I’m local to Brighton and wouldn’t normally go somewhere like this, but had a tourist with me who wanted fish and chips. This was a fantastic find. Staff are lovely, service was speedy and food was delicious.

Amazing fish and chips 😋 the guy really helpful and the staff very friendly. Long wait but it was worth it (PS, I recommend booking or going during the week)☺️ thank you 😊

Delicious Fish and chips, one with Haddock and one with Cod. Friendly service.

I just want to prevent others from having a day at the seaside ruined. Please don’t eat here, produce may be ‘fresh’ but hygiene levels are dire. Came here with my mum on her birthday, had two portions of haddock & chips, and a portion or calamari, after which my mum immediately spent almost 30 minutes with diarrhoea in the restaurant bathroom. A bathroom I had to point out to a member of staff (turned out to be co-owner, Rafal) had someone else’s explosive diarrhoea on it 15 minutes earlier. I didn’t take any pictures since I am a person with decorum and grace. Co-owner of restaurant, Rafal Tetich, can vouch for me asking him to clean this or mark the toilet as out of order. Also had to ask to have clean cutlery since what we were originally given had some oil and food residue on it. Also had to ask for undiluted vinegar since the vinegar in the bottles available was so watered down it had barely any taste. Rafal, co owner, admitted this and offered us sachets instead. Finally, after having already paid, I asked co-owner, Harry, for a refund of the £40.05 our total bill came to, on principle. Harry very firmly and defensively told me that there is 0% chance that my mum’s food poisoning can be from here, adding that it doesn’t start within 20 minutes. Yes you’re right Harry, Google says it can start from within 30 minutes (see picture attached). Will be reporting this to the Food Standards Agency.

Really good food. Easily the best fish and chips we’ve ever had. Calamari was delicious. The only negative thing is that to our bill was accidentally added a sparkling wine instead of sparkling water. Good thing we checked the detailed bill before paying.

Amazing place for lunch or quick polish vodka shot with hering

Some of the best fish and chips. The batter was delicious!

I haven't eaten such delicious fish in a long time, so fresh and tasty, huge portion, great service!

Fantastic fish supper for two. The haddock and calamari were great quality and came with crispy chips, excellent mushy peas and curry sauce and a good tartare too! Highly recommended

Nice restaurant, with very fresh products. To do if you are passing through Brighton.

Disappointed when I turned up on Sunday at 2pm to be told they had run out of food. whilst I should mark this as a 1 star, the gentleman was polite and apologetic and reason for a 3 star. food did look good and maybe one day I will return to try the food out as it does look good!