Thewitchez Restaurant in Brighton and Hove - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

"Must" place when visiting Brighton or near areas. Excellent food, atmosphere at affordable prices. Definitely coming back next week.

Food was incredible, much better than some of the best rated restaurants I’ve been to in the UK. Highly recommend the chicken schnitzel, absolutely dreamy.

Thewitchez has amazing atmosphere and food! Absolutely loved dining there, the staff are quite friendly and really take care of you. The space is also very well balanced, with a good table/room ratio. I especially liked our starter, a polish smoked cheese - absolutely delicious!

Had a great time in this restaurant it’s very quirky with a great atmosphere, lots to look at on every wall and shelf. The food was reasonably priced for Brighton and the portions are big! Everything we ate was top class, wine and beer also good with lots of choices. We definitely would go again but make sure we are very hungry when we arrive!

You should go for just the atmosphere, the decor is fantastic but the staff, food and drinks are also fantastic!

It really is a gem of a place. So many tasty dishes to wet your appetite. The service is great and the atmosphere they have created makes for a fun experience. We will be going back for sure!!!

Very friendly & helpful staff. Welcoming with offers to explain menu and tastings of beverages before making choices. Varied menu and both starter and mains were delicious. The Grenache rosé wine was a good accompaniment to the meals of the schnitzel and rosti dishes. Good sized portions and nice coffee to complete the meal. Fantastic, eccentric, amusing interior to the restaurant with the added bonus of a very old black & white silent movie projected on the ceiling. Well recommended.

Yummmm, I’m going to be thinking about that lunch for a long time. We ordered a rösti with polish sausage and the perogies, both were fab. Staff was so lovely. It was a bit dark inside but that added to the witchy vibes!

A fantastic find, service was tops, food was amazing. We had the steak and lamb, omg they are huge portions, cooked to perfection.

I ate here last night for the first time and it has honestly become my favourite place in Brighton. From the interesting exterior to being ushered warmly into the sanctum sanctorum by one of the WitchEZ, it feels like you're entering another world. And the atmosphere really imprints itself on you and heightens the eating experience in my opinion. The inside is gorgeous and well-decorated, it's nice and cozy without feeling claustrophobic. If you're looking for somewhere with a personality, this is definitely the place to eat. I didn't get the name of the WitchEZ who served us but they were both absolutely lovely and friendly and engaging, even with last night being a busy night, so I hope they see this feedback because they deserve all the praise for excellent service. The food was delicious, I had the Greek salad and it was well-presented and tasted great. And for dessert I had some lovely potato dumplings with sugar, cinnamon and cream - a really nice and light dessert that tasted sweet, but not too sweet. To drink, I had one of the signature cocktails and I got great value for my money - and the potion tasted lovely. Obviously, in these hard economical times people always want to know 'how costly is this place to eat?' and I would say that this place is really well-priced actually. And yet it doesn't sacrifice quality for cost, so rest assured your food, drinks and service will still be exemplary. I highly, highly, HIGHLY recommend this place - if that isn't obvious from the length of this review. If you're visiting Brighton and want somewhere unique and interesting to eat - this is definitely the place to go. I really hope I get to come back again.

This is by far one of the best restaurants I have eaten at. Walked out of our hotel restaurant as we where so disappointed. But how happy we where to stumble on this gem of a place. Just make sure your hungry. Very good portion sizes. Would highly recommend. Staff are so lovely and attentive too. Even though they must be so hot as it is quite warm in there. 5*

Visited for the first time. What a lovely quirky unusual restaurant. Food was amazing, The restaurant was lovely with so many interesting things to take in. Really enjoyable experience

Wow, the most incredible experience. The harshest inner critic inside me couldn’t find any fault if I wanted too. The food was incredible, beyond explanation, with the most impressive variety of mouthwatering flavours. The restaurant decor, the brainchild of the owners, is a mix of quirky and fascinating and works so well. The staff were so attentive, friendly, helpful and able to fluently explain the eclectic menu. The pricing was extremely good value. If we were local to the area, this would easily become our go to haunt! Thanks Witchez team, we will back, one day!

Beautiful venue and lovely staff, tucked away from the noise of the city in the lanes. Highly recommend eating here.

Wow what a unique and amazing experience. So well designed inside. Definitely worth going because the service and food was also amazing.

Absolutely delicious Polish pierogies, kielbasa and beetroot soup, we had the best experiance. Lovely staff, nice atmosphere... highly recommended!

A fantastical theme restaurant. Proper witchy, gothic, eastern European setting and food. Transylvania meets Hocus Pocus. Will definitely return.

It was a very enjoyable evening! The wait staff were friendly and competent. The food was truly excellent. Drinks choice was exceptional. The vibe/ambience/feel was, literally, magical. We had a great time and were treated like valued customers. It was so good that wr forgot to take photos!

What a fabulous place. Staff and atmosphere superb. A different and interesting menu delivering on taste and quality. Thank you.

Wow. Where do I even start? I loved everything about this place, the witchy decor, the food (so tasty, such generous portions), the service (both our waiters were so lovely and attentive) and the music! I would give 6(66) stars if I could! Thank you for a great experience!

A unique setting full of surprises, an excellent welcome, inventive and unique cuisine. What more? THANKS.

Honestly, this is my new favourite restaurant in Brighton and I can't believe it took me so long to finally go here. From start to finish the experience was phenomenal. It's a very private restaurant so you have to ring a bell and be let in which adds to the overall experience. You can choose to be seated in the main hall or the library area (which seats up to 14 people). The main hall honestly feels like you're inside of a restaurant straight from Diagon Alley. Tables have cool lights on them and there are cabinets with unique trinkets in them. The bar area is also super cool and you can watch as your drinks are made. The menu offers dishes from different parts of the world but a lot of them are Polish and Swiss. There is a great selection of starters, mains and desserts as well as drinks. If you're looking for somewhere to try polish vodka - this is the place. Our server Kacper was very attentive and explained dishes well. We were a big table and we all started by sharing some Oscypek and breads to dip. The selection of bread with oil was great and I liked that every piece of bread was different so you could try different things. The oscypek tasted like the authentic one you get in Zakopane and brought me straight home. It was interesting that they paired it with mango sorbet - such a unique twist. For mains we all got different things. My partner got the bigos which was served in a bread bowl just like they would do in Poland. The portion was huge and even as someone with a large appetite he couldn't finish it. I got the pierogi which on the day were cabagge and mushroom or potatoes, cottage cheese and onion and our server let us know that we could get a mix so that's what I went for. I ended up also ordering a cup of beetroot soup. The pierogi were tasty but I found that the soup could have been more seasoned. My friends really enjoyed their food too, which was evident by one of them constantly whispering under his nose 'damn this is so good' - he got the rosti with jalapeno and polish sausage. We were all so full after the meals but one of my friends got Gelato for dessert and on the day that we visited they had a very large list of flavours on offer. The gelato was so creamy and flavoursome. Our favourite was the Turkish delight. As someone who doesn't drink, I found that the cocktail selection was also good and the drinks were refreshing. The bathrooms are creepy with the art on the walls and an experience of their own 🤣 We will be back soon!

Such a great experience. Everything about our dinner was fantastic - the welcome, the service, the food, the drinks and all so reasonable. One aspect I thought was great was that in this age of restaurants just arbitrarily adding between a 15 - 20 “service charge” Thewitchez backs its product by leaving it to customers to tip if they wish to. Given how fantastic our experience was and how reasonable the price was we were very happy to tip.

Had such a lovely comforting meal here with a friend. Delicious Polish food, friendly service and such a fun quirky space. I will be back, often.

This place was something else, if you want a great night out, I would highly recommend. Ask for a snowcone 😉 you won't regret it.

Really nice atmosphere, really good selection of different cuisines. The apple pie cocktail was one of the nicest I've ever had. Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Would absolutely recommend anyone in Brighton come here!

Excellent meal with great service.

Quirky restaurant, serving amazing food. The menu is mainly based around eastern european food. Proguies, chicken snitzel, fish alsace. The plates came heaving with food and tasted amazing. The people were very friendly. We could not recommend it highly enough.

Was on a day trip down to Brighton on Sat 1st July. I noticed the high 4.9 rating and decided to try it out around 4pm. Very impressed with the service and layout. The Steak tartare was the best I've had outside of France. The cheese Fondue and Rosti for mains were equally as delicious. Will be sure to return to try out more of the menu. My server was a delight as well 🙌 Chas Keller

Genuinely by far the best food experience you can have in Brighton!! Outstanding food, attentive service and a classy venue!

Absolutely incredible! Great food, stunning decor, and the loveliest, most helpful staff ever. The best restaurant ever.

This isn't a restaurant, its an experience. In the best way possible i felt like I was at a restaurant at Disney. The staff are incredibly kind and seem to love working here. The house beers are fantastic. I LOVE the food. Where else can you find hearty mountain food like Czech fried cheese, swiss cheese fondue, and shnitzel around Brighton?) Just look at the place! It felt like we were sat in a haunted mansion. We spent the entire time gawking at the decorations as we enjoyed our food. A must visit!

Me and my partner came here for dinner on our holiday and our meal was perfect. The atmosphere is 10/10 with amazing lighting and good music to fit the aesthetic of the restaurant. The food was incredible. My girlfriend is polish and ordered the pierogi and said that it was the best she’s ever had, and I ordered the lamb steak and, I cannot stress this enough, it was easily the best food I have ever eaten in my life. The service was also absolutely perfect, our server Lilly was kind, polite, gave loads of recommendations and was just all around a pleasure. If you’re in Brighton you need to check this place out. It was literally the best part of our trip and is amazing value for money.

I dont want you to come here, but thats me being selfish because I want the place all to myself. Don't be phased that it is called the witchez and is also a photo design place. Some of the best food in brighton, and the Irish lady who is often the waitress there is very kind and makes us feel at home. It's the kind of place that I trust whatever is on the menu because they make consistently great food. **edit** very sad to update that the irish lady is no longer there, and for this reason it loses a star for me. The other members of staff are nice enough but they don't remember you and don't give you that extra attentive service we were getting previously. Still good food. I recommend the little hooves, quarantuna, and the Swiss mountain cheese. Just go try anything, it's delicious.

Immerse yourself in exquisite experience of flavours, unusual Halloween/dark decor and the friendliest of waiting staff. I've wanted to come back to the 'new' location for a while and booked a table for my birthday. We had a lovely table with very attentive male waiter who didn't shy away to speak Polish with us. Had been given the yummiest drinks. My Apple Pie was so delicious and the glassware just stunning. Nothing was too much trouble. My sister is a very demanding customer and there had been occasions where restaurants found her challenging. However The WitchEZ had made her every quirky request met with a smile and spring in their feet. Definitely the highlight of our visit is the food. We had The Sea for starters, served with a shot of Mad Dog which is my absolute favourite and was made to perfection, sauerkraut and mushroom Pierogi served with rich and flavoursome beetroot borscht and Quarantuna for mains, never skip a dessert! My husband had a crumble which he described as the best he ever had. My little hooves were just as wonderful, sweet and fluffy as I remembered. It's a hidden gem and hopefully stays hidden as I'd love to come back very soon.

Love it, love it. We visited the last time we were in Brighton at the last location and loved it then, too. The new location in the lanes is even better. From the moment we entered the door through the mysterious curtain, I had my camera out where to look such great decor and staging. The service and food were delicious. This is such a gem of a place, and I hope it will always keep its charm, and of course, we need a table every visit to Brighton. There are too many 5 star reviews 😀 only kidding. We willl be back.

Exceptional on every level - the atmosphere, the staff, the food. Oh, and dog friendly. The team brought my Pug water and Polish sausages. Already planning a trip back.

Visited today for my 31st anniversary with my wife. Brilliant as usual. Thank you.

Excellent all round from the food to the service.

I had my 50th birthday meal at the Witchez, so glad we chose this restaurant. We were greeted at the door by friendly, chilled staff who attended to us all evening. Food was amazing, great cocktails too, and the atmosphere created with their unique decor and table spacing made for a wonderfully intimate experience. Highly recommend !!

You cast a spell on me..and lm coming back for more x

This is an interesting and unusual place, and in a good way. Witchcraft-themed ambience and decor matched with hearty European mountain-style food, and reasonably priced. What more could you ask for?

Excellent food and drinks, great atmosphere and service.

Authentic, friendly, delicious - that’s how I’d describe this place - highly recommended!

Absolutely fantastic restaurant!! We 1st discovered ThewitchEZ about 2 years ago when they were by the seafront, and we had the most amazing time then!! Now, they have moved to their new location in the lanes. I'm so glad that nothing has changed! Well,... apart from getting better, that is!! Everything we love about the old place is still there, along with loads of new things to discover. And the food is out of this world!! Along with the drinks!...I'm sure my girl would recommend the espresso martini with hazelnut vodka!!! 💜😘💚 All in all, we would highly recommend ThewitchEZ to everyone whoever visits or lives in Brighton!! We love this place and call it "our restaurant" can't wait to return later in the year!! 💚💜

Mine. All mine. And maybe for really lovely people who like excellent food and atmosphere. Maybe. Only kidding, of course - you should come here and give these lovely people your custom.

10/10, 100/100! Absolutely amazing experience, the food is beautiful, delicious and stunningly plated. Every single staff member is fully informed on the menu and so lovely. I will be bringing anyone and everyone I can here in the future. New favourite found. Thank you for a lovely evening!

Nice cosy atmosphere, staff were amazing friendly and attentive. Food as always outstanding

Charming Venue with a Side of Caution I recently visited a venue that struck me with its unique atmosphere and charm, creating a delightful setting for dining out. The staff were exceptional - friendly, engaging, and highly attentive to the patrons' needs, contributing to a wonderful overall experience. The food, initially, seemed bursting with flavor, promising a memorable meal. However, despite the culinary delights, some of the meat dishes were slightly dry. A more concerning issue arose the following day, as all members of our party experienced stomach discomfort to varying degrees, suggesting a potential lapse in food safety standards. Had it not been for this unfortunate aftermath, my experience would have warranted a 4-star rating. While the venue's ambiance and service are commendable, future patrons might want to proceed with caution when it comes to dining options.

Everything about this stunning restaurant is intriguing. From the outside it’s not entirely sure what you’ll be walking into! The buzzer at the door, the witchez greeting you, decor, service, food all impeccable. Cannot wait to return! Be warned…large portions and potions await so don’t over order!

My absolutely favourite restaurant in Brighton! Such an amazing and delicious food ! Waiting stuff is so friendly and helpful! Definitely be back and recommend to all my friends!

The food was absolutely delicious, fantastic atmosphere and the service was so good. Such kind, polite waiters - two girls absolutely great. Wonderful experience all round, highly recommend

Great food in this quirky venue.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! what a beautiful place!!! I don't even know where to begin! I found this place by mistake, as I was getting lost in the laines on Sunday. It was unfortunately closed at that time, but I just felt like I have to come back. Today was the day! I got there with my friend, and we didn't know we needed to make a reservation, but it happened that they had a table for us. I fell in love with the place straight away. The decor was really sweet and homely, and it made you feel like you're in your own little book nook. The books on the table were definitely an amazing addition, and that chandelier? A witch's kiss! The food? Listen, I'm East European and the menu had dishes that are part of many other cultures from that areas, and it made me feel so at home, I nearly cried. The staff were incredibly lovely, friendly and helpful! Thank you so much for having us! Can't wait to come back 💚

Amazing food, large portions. Attentive and friendly staff. Definitely going to visit again.

Great atmosphere in the restaurant and food is fantastic. Staff were very friendly. Would certainly come back again.

I love this place! Great atmosphere, perfectly pitched to be interesting without getting boring. Lots of nooks and crannies that are well dressed to fit the theme. Very friendly service, and food is excellent. No children are allowed as it's an adult only venue. Now moved to the Laines so more central and bigger. Keep it up!

A wonderful evening spent in very cosy, unique surroundings with plenty of spooky pictures and ornaments to give a real genuine theme to the place. The staff were excellent and looked after us well, including our dog, making intelligent adjustments to make sure he was also considered. The food was excellent and we all had plenty of food without adding extra sides or even having starters. The food was hot but not spicy and well presented. A wonderful evening out and very reasonably priced considering how well we were looked after.

So delicious. I forgot how HUGE the lamb steak is. Make sure you come hungry!

Not sure why this place has such good reviews of food. The staff were very friendly and attentive but the food was not brilliant, ok/acceptable but not brilliant.

Really really lovely restaurant. The staff are all attentive, the food is amazing and the decor is great. Have been twice and will keep coming back! Cannot recommend it enough!

Staff very helpful and food excellent . Highly recommend .

We had a fantastic meal here. A really interesting menu miles away from anything we’ve had before, portions were generous and delicious- the beef stew and Bavarian schnitzel were both absolutely delicious. The staff could not have been kinder and more welcoming and made the experience super enjoyable. We felt it was excellent value for money and will definitely be recommending to friends. I’m just gutted I didn’t check the menu before going and pre book the fondue!!

This is my most favourite place in Brighton. Absolutely the best. The food , the service and the decor for those of a darker mind will love this place. Highly recommend. Whenever I'm in Brighton I always come here 5⭐

What an awesome experience, the venue is very quirky & the food was great. Home cooked with love, you can tell it’s an independently owned & run. Well worth a visit. We had the cheese starter & the B.C to follow. If we would had room for pud, I’d have loved to try but we were full. So good. Must visit x Thank you for a great dining experience evening, you have made our trip so far x

Chose this restaurant based on online reviews. Exceded our expectations on a quiet Tuesday. Food and service excellent.

Why are all wonderful restaurants behind curtains? Very strange that. Ring the bell and you are transported into this witches den..but very pretty and interesting at that. The food is ridiculously good and our waitresses..errr sorry, cough cough, I mean 3 witches..Lily, Sarah and Macey, were perfect. Stop reading this review and book a table, NOW!!!

We really enjoyed our meal The food was wonderful including the homemade extras The service was excellent Would recommend the cocktails Lovely cozy restaurant

Have been really looking forward to trying the new venue. Absolutely perfect service, decor and food. Already looking forward to our next visit. Definitely recommend the amazing flavoured vodkas

Celebrated a friend's 30th birthday on 31/10/2023. Gorgeous restaurant and venue with friendly staff, delicious drinks, and atmosphere. Great selection of European food, drinks list, and knowledgeable staff. I would happily return again.

Loved this place, cozy atmos with relaxing jazz and blues music playing, silent movies projected on the walls. The food was fantastic, waitresses were very friendly and likeable, great cocktails and wines selection. Honestly nothing to dislike

This is such a gem. I love their new location. Super cosy and interesting. Staff all very friendly and helpful. Food was delicious. We had the herrings and pierogi and it all was perfect. We will definitely come back.

it's more than a meal here - it's an experience. The food was incredible, the atmosphere was fabulous and the service was second to none. Thank you for turning our visit into a treasured memory.

Absolutely brilliant place, wanted to visit it for a long time. Outstanding service, outstanding food and outstanding atmosphere. Love it

Well worth a visit, if you’re looking for somewhere different to eat. What a good find, tucked away in The Lanes. The staff are very helpful & friendly & the food superb. You get plenty on your plate. The decor is spooky & quirky at the same time, absolutely loved our evening there, an absolutely must.

This place is stunning. It moved to 'the lanes' this year and it was a fanatic decision. In my previous review, I said this place was 5* incredible for food, and somehow they have managed not only to top that, but added new layers to the experience with the change of venue. Firstly this isn't a "call in drunk" place. You have to ring the door bell (booking is a good idea ) to gain entry! Once you are you are virtually transported to another world as the small entrance suddely opens up Tardis like into a whole new world. It has a regaliy to it combined with a quirky oddness making it feel unique. As you explore it feels exclusive and has an almost John Wick Continental vibe!!! I have eaten in 1000s of places and there truly in no place like it (that I've found thus far!!) The staff are amazingly, friendly, talkative and extremely knowledgeable of their menu!! Onto the food and it is truly michelin class, with huge portions!! In my previous visit I'd had the schnitzel whivg was incredible. This time I had the lamb and it was singlehandidly the best Meal I have ever had!! It was almost bittersweet as i know i won't have a lamb steak as good as this again (unless I go here, and this is from someone who has been eating lamb for nearly 40 years)!! It truly is that good!! Looking around you can see the oculence on display on other customers plates, and know that literally every menu choice would be a winner!!! Incredibly given the above the price point is fantastic and value for money is unparalleled!! If you truly want an incredible dining experience then this Is the place to go in Brighton!

Lovely restaurant, great service from a server called Lily will definitely be back.

Delicious food and very good service and atmosphere

If u want amazing food cooked your way to perfection then this is the best place in brighton to get the best food cooked with passion all staff amazing service amazing proper food done proper 16 years and running

£20.70p for one Guinness and two pints of lager ! From a really miserable barman . Absolute joke

Loved dining at the Thewitchez. We wanted to end our holiday with a great meal and after finding the restaurant while searching on line, decided to book. We were not disappointed! The food, the atmosphere, and the staff were fantastic. The Rosti and the lecso were excellent mains, as was the Roma starter and the amazing fruit vodkas as our dessert. My husband - who is Hungarian - found the Polish version of lesco really quite tasty!

This was our first visit to The Witchez new venue and it didn’t disappoint. All of the qualities that made The Witchez so special in their original location are still evident. The decor is quirky and fun, the service friendly and efficient and the food is simply excellent. We’ll be back but it’s great to see The Witchez doing well in their new home.

The menu offers a deliciously eclectic mixture of dishes from a variety of European sources. I ordered the Witchelicious burger which(!) was superb. However, later I regretted being so unadventurous when I saw the dishes being taken to the other diners’ tables. The wine, although far from being cheap was superb to the point I didn’t think it contained too many alcohol molecules, until I got outside, that is!

I had an amazing dining experience at Thewitchez Restaurant in Brighton! The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was exceptional. The ambiance was cozy and welcoming, making it the perfect place for a memorable meal. I can't wait to come back and try more of their delicious dishes. Highly recommend Thewitchez to anyone looking for a fantastic atmosphere and dining experience in Brighton!

What a lovely place and staff!!!! And the food is very, very good Roma as a starter, incredible nice bread soaked in garlic, oil and some extras Greek salad and the ultimate burger were really well cooked, and perfectly seasoned And the place itself is like a slightly dark fairytale A great place for a nice night out, well done, Witchezz I'm a fan

One of the best places I've been to! Awesome atmosphere, great personal, food is a lot and great, definitely worth the visit

The welcome was second to none fabulous. Great service out of trust world with extremely fantastic food large portions you need to be hungry.

Great food, but BOOK before you go!! They're moving to bigger premises in Nov 22. Hope to go there and see the new place. Update: Booked a table on the 4/8/23 in the new place (the old Chockywockydodah shop, as seen on tv). The food was fantastic, service fantastic and the atmosphere was excellent.

The welcome was second to none fabulous. Great service out of trust world with extremely fantastic food large portions you need to be hungry.

Cosy, friendly and absolutely delicious. Really balanced dishes with lots of acid and tang to mellow out the richness of meaty stews and fish in a creamy sauce. Would definitely recommend!

We enjoyed the food and atmosphere so much. Pierogi and lamb were amazing! I will definitely visit this place again (with my dog)

Amazing wellcoming, friendly and fluent service, smooth and intimite athmosphere and the best, food - so good;)! We had meritenian starter and summer breeze and mains; dumblings with two different fillings and chocolate-chili perugian stew. It was sooooo good (but the dish was so big I didn't manage to eat it all).

Excellent as always. Loving the new venue.

First time in the new location. It’s quite different to any other restaurant in Brighton. It’s home cooked cuisine with a Polish leaning. Utterly wonderful food and service. I really can’t recommend this place enough.

I was looking for a cool place to celebrate with friends and was so impressed by the incredible reviews I booked . Well I can honestly say we all had the best time ever . From the moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome . The decor is quirky, cosy and inviting . The staff and service 💯 and the food delicious and beautifully presented . I will recommend this wonderful restaurant to my friends and will definitely return . Thank you for making our night special and memorable. You deserve to be fully booked every night . Top Banana !

The welcome was second to none fabulous. Great service out of trust world with extremely fantastic food large portions you need to be hungry.

The welcome was second to none fabulous. Great service out of trust world with extremely fantastic food large portions you need to be hungry.

The welcome was second to none fabulous. Great service out of trust world with extremely fantastic food large portions you need to be hungry.

Amazing service and even better food and drinks!

Absolutely fab food, amazing atmosphere, fabulous staff and a great place to diner with friends or that special One highly recommended