Topolino in Brighton and Hove

We stayed in an Airbnb in Brighton for the weekend and didn’t feel like cooking, so we did a quick Google search for “Restaurants Near Me.” Topolino popped up with an impressive 4.9 stars, and since it was just a short walk away, we decided to give it a try. From the moment we rang ahead to book a table, the staff were friendly, polite, and welcoming. When we arrived, we were warmly greeted and shown to our table by a cheerful and attentive young man. The atmosphere was relaxed — no rushing, just a comfortable and easy interaction with the team. The food arrived hot and promptly, and it was absolutely excellent. You could tell they used high-quality ingredients, everything was cooked to perfection, and — something that’s surprisingly rare these days — it was all seasoned just right. I honestly can’t recommend this place enough. If you’re in Brighton and don’t stop by Topolino, you’re definitely missing out!

Had the most amazing two meals over the weekend with my dad the staff were lovely and very welcoming and friendly 10/10 definitely will return!

Came here for food and it was absolutely amazing, the food was delicious, some of the best dough balls I’ve ever eaten!!! The service was super speedy and great and the price was reasonable! Would definitely recommend!!:)

Went there on Saturday 22nd Feb for my Daughters birthday Dinner, The service and food was excellent. Very friendly atmosphere really enjoyed it and would Highly recommend it. If your in Brighton 👍🏼👍🏼

Some of the best pasta Ive ever had in my life. The whole kitchen staff deserve a huge pay rise for their excellent culinary skills. Highly recommended

Good food and very friendly. Had a lovely meal with my young daughter. I will definitely return.

Just an amazing time all round - incredible food, attentive staff and a beautiful atmosphere - you’ll be coming back again and again

Absolutely loved visiting Topolino! The staff were incredibly welcoming and friendly and the food was delicious! Thanks so much for making our visit so special 😊

A good old fashioned Italian Restaurant, Impeccable service and a warm welcome

A great find. Very friendly staff amazing food at reasonable prices. Took my wife there for valentine's night. Had a great time. Thanks to the amazing staff

Starter and seafood risotto missed salt. I know I can use salt from the table but it does not taste same when you out salt during cooking. If I close my eye I would not say I ate seafood as I missed proper seafood taste. Desserts too much sugar, I know it is dessert and I like sweets but this was too too sweet. Stuff was fantastic and friendly. Unfortunately I expected more depend reviews.

Staff were lovely, food was incredible and very affordable too! Highly recommend! Will be back!!

Absolutely amazing food and service. 10/10 highly recommend, the service is immaculate and so friendly, the food is also top quality and couldn’t be better! Had such a lovely time and couldn’t recommend more!

Amazing staff and amazing people

Great food and friendly service at a good price. What more can you ask for?

Crab linguine is incredible Pizzas are always just what you need Staff are friendly and very attentive

Absolutely incredible food, home made pasta and fresh seafood straight from Sussex. The owners and staff are wonderful too. I couldn't recommend more highly!

Had a take out on a Saturday night. When we went to collect around 8:30pm the place was empty apart from one table - but it was January. Had several dishes. Pizzas OK. Lasagne pretty average apparently. Spaghetti carbonara was apparently tasty. Kids cheesy pasta lacked any obvious evidence of cheese. The cheesy garlic bread was pathetic - an excuse for garlic bread. They are saved from 2* by the pizzas. Wouldn't order from them again.

Amazing service by Fethi and the food is superb everytime . Our go to restaurant for Italian food ! Friendly people, great service,!

Enjoyed the meal and the staff are just perfect 🥰

Great friendly service and delicious food, you won’t be disappointed.

Topolino is a true gem in Hove! The food was incredibly authentic – every seafood dish cooked to perfection, and the T-bone steak was just right: tender, juicy, and full of flavour. The mushroom risotto was an absolute standout – easily one of the best I’ve ever had. The staff’s warm smiles and exceptional hospitality made me feel like I’d been transported straight to Italy. Service was 100/10 – I can’t wait to return!🙌🏻

Good cheap Italian food, classic taste, good flavours

Amazing service from start to finish. The staff were amazing and I would highly recommend anyone this restaurant for the service alone. Food was great and good atmosphere.

My husband and I enjoyed eating at this restaurant 😋 Good service 👍 👌 👏

A rather uninspiring restaurant. I have been there 3 times and on each occasion the restaurant was virtually empty whilst other restaurants in the area were full. The waiter was very friendly and welcoming, but it is a rather soul-less place. The food was satisfactory, but not good enough to want you to visit regularly. £9.80 for a glass of red wine seemed extortionate. Clearly, the formula needs to change to attract more business. £70 for two plates of spaghetti and two glasses of wine seems expensve relative to other Italian restuarants in Brighton and Hove.

Came here today for a birthday party and although we are not local, we will definitely be back! The service was brilliant and the dough balls to die for. Pizzas were amazing too. Thank you 😊

Genuinely lovely place, staff and food. I had scallops with caviar to start and the lobster linguine for main which was a whole lobster and wonderful pasta sauce for £30! It was incredible value and very high quality food. Make sure you get the Tiramisu, we shared it between 2 and that was plenty, but a whole one each wouldn't have been an issue as it was incredible! Can't wait to come back, the staff were so attentive, freindly and low pressure. See you soon!

Had a lovely meal this evening for my sons birthday at Topolino. Had the mozzarella dough balls for starter which melt in your mouth. Pasta and Calzones were very tasty. Especially recommend the Rigotoni All Topolino. Angelino was a superb waiter and very friendly and attentive. We will be coming again soon!

Very nice spot super kind staff and very delicious food the food also came in record time and the price is very good

An excellent restaurant in Hove with outstanding service. It's easily one of the best Italian restaurants I've experienced in the UK. Definitely recommend!

Nice place and warm welcome, kids friendly as well.

Excellent lunch, great coffee and service. Disabled access is a little difficult but staff were very helpful

The food did not match the Google ratings and our expectations. Pasta was very overcooked and hardly seasoned. We ate most of it because we were very hungry. The portions were very big though and the service was very nice.

Amazing food, amazing service. Tiramisu to die for, leave some space..

Great value local Italian. I'll be back!

Good food, excellent service, fresh sea food and fish

Visited Saturday night, full restaurant. Service was fantastic from the moment we arrived. Food was amazing and portion size was very good. Will definitely come back.

It's a pleasant enough environment but when there a a few groups in there the noise is too much and you cannot hold a normal conversation. Staff were pleasant and attentive. Gnocchi was good, calzone not so good, very limited in the filling, I thought the pizza base had a bit of an odd flavour, but can't identify what it was. Definitely had better locally both pizza and calzone. Overall it was a passable meal, not overpriced but the high ceiling let the noise get a bit much but maybe that's just me.

We fancied a tasty Italian and we saw this inviting and welcoming restaurant from opposite of the street. We popped in without a reservation for dinner on a Saturday and we're accommodated. We enjoyed traditional pasta and starters followed by sweet treats. All great for value for money and super tas6⁵ty 😋. The staff were friendly and the owner poped by for a chat as we might expect from an Italian restaurant to make you feel welcome .

Ordered caprese salad and carbonara, with wine and aperol spritz. 10/10 service, fresh ingredients and delicious traditional Italian cooking. Was stuffed full but managed to make room for dessert, which was also delicious. Would definitely come here again!!

Delicious- the panacotta was amazing. Would definitely go back x

Went in early, great food super service

Very tasty food; we had pasta. And a heavenly tiramisu. Dog friendly.

Excellent food and service. We had the fish soup, garlic bread with mozzarella, carbonara and seafood pasta. All homemade and really delicious. Highly recommended.

Excellent food and service. We had the fish soup, garlic bread with mozzarella, carbonara and seafood pasta. All homemade and really delicious. Highly recommended.

The food at this local Italian restaurant was delicious! The staff was super friendly and helpful. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a delicious Italian meal, with the nicest staff!

5 star service experienced here for a family meal. It’s a really nice restaurant that has a calm feel to it. 6 of us had varied meals fish, pasta, pizza - all finished their plates was fantastic. All had desserts too - all trying something different and plates cleared. Would definitely recommend, they can’t do enough for you.

Great little restaurant serving simple food cooked well. Went for a family meal - very reasonably priced and good value for money.

A quick service restaurant and nice people smiling.. Delicious pasta to try from chef Alfonsoo hand .. chef Alfonsoo Creative and fast work 👍🏻🩵 thank u Alfonsoo 👨‍🍳🩵

This is by far and away the best Italian restaurant in Hove. The food is amazing and the fish very high quality. Angelo the owner and Fetih the head waiter are absolutely fantastic and always ensure people have a great time. The talented chef is Italian and has clearly operated at the highest levels in his career. I went with my son and his friends for a birthday dinner and all six of the boys aged 12 to 14 had great food with no complaints. We last visited for a birthday meal in December and it was excellent then also. Could not recommend Topolino highly enough, and I don't often say that (especially in Brighton and Hove). We will be back very soon!!

Fit us in late, staff were great, service was spot on, we were looked after, very friendly. Good food too. Def recommend

THE BEST SEAFOOD RISOTTO I HAVE EVER HAD!!! My first visit to Topolina, and I’ll definitely be returning. Staff are so welcoming and friendly, and I had the pleasure of meeting the head chef. I haven’t tasted authentic Italian cuisine like this since I was in Italy, I would highly recommend this restaurant and the price is so reasonable considering the quality of food and service you receive.

Very nice authentic italian cuisine, we had some seafood which was excellent. Very friendly staff and affordable prices

Such a lovely meal tonight - I was on my own as staying overnight for work, but they were so lovely and welcoming, so didn’t feel on my own at all! Food was fab, will definitely visit again.

Absolutely love this restaurant - excellent friendly service, great for vegans and people with allergies, and the food is so good! Really enjoyed it, thoroughly recommend!

Great hospitality and fantastic food

Wonderful restaurant. We held a large family lunch here and the staff were absolutely great at accommodating everyone's needs. The food and drink were excellent and the atmosphere was relaxed, unhurried, and friendly.

Delicious food and great service. Perfect for large groups too.

Incredibly cozy restaurant of Italian cuisine. Each dish is prepared with love and is incredibly tasty. The smell of home comfort and peace hangs in the air. I would like to single out the bread that they prepare on their own: it is the taste of my mother's aromatic pastries. Service at the highest level. Definitely recommend!

Amazing authentic Italian food! So delicious!!

I would highly recommend going to Topolino the food was fabulous staff an service really good we had a great time I will definitely go there again and tell my friends about it. Thanks again great time

The staff there are lovely and amazing! All the dishes are so good and yummy. And I think that Tiramisu is a must as the dessert. Highly recommend this place and definitely will come back again.

Lovely restaurant. Food was delicious and service was even better!

Great food, atmosphere and service, thanks we'll be back!

Brilliant little spot. Service is ace, and the menu isn’t huge, which shows in the quality of each dish.

Brought some friends here last night. Delicious food, beautifully presented and really great service. Will be coming back soon!

Fethi was so lovely...Great pizza and veg risotto. 😊

Fresh Seabas to die for Fresh Scallops very good Home made cheesecake very good service very good will be back there again

Amazing service, Mario and Angelo were so charming and really lovely to my son (3), it made his holiday and consequently mine! The atmosphere overall was good, as was the food, the specials were lovely, but it was the service that elevated it from the surrounding restaurants and made our experience very special and truly memorable. I couldn't recommend it more highly.

Fantastic service and delicious food

Everything was excellent. Very generous portions. Will go again.

Had amazing food ..great wine service was so wonderful

Amazing food, great service. Good cocktails too!!

Lovely food, welcome and service.

Wonderful meal! The Gorgonzola gnocchi was absolutely divine ! Can’t wait to come back soon. I would highly recommend

Tonight was my 5th visit to this Hove delight! If you are looking for fabulous food, superb service and ambient atmosphere then look no further. This place is hands down THE best Italian in Brighton and Hove. The menu is not extensive, you are not presented with pages and pages of choice, but what you do get is without a shadow of doubt excellent quality food at a beyond reasonable price. And if you manage to make it to desert, my oh my, the homemade selection is damn awesome! Honestly, don’t bother considering anywhere else - you will NOT be disappointed!

I had a fantastic Spaghetti Carbonara here at New Year , lovely staff too

Lovely place with delicious seafood. Ordered from here last year and never forgot about the scallops. Wasn't disappointed. The scallops are a must-try! Service is perfect and very friendly.

Very friendly and helpful service and a varied choice on the menu without being too big to manage properly. My pizza was delicious and everyone in our party of six enjoyed their meal. We will be back.

Very good food and lovely staff

We had a beautiful lunch here. Great food and super friendly service. Loved it.

Great food, amazing and warm hospitality from the host. Lemoncello surprise at the end. Bellissimo!

Lovely meal! Our experience was great from start to finish. Attentive staff and fabulous food, really recommend!

The food was delicious and the attention even better. Super quick service and the food was perfect: great flavors and portions. We will definitely come back and recommend to everyone!

A real gem, fantastic food and atmosphere. Hosts are so welcoming and make you feel very special

My favourite place to eat!! The food is impeccable and the service is even better! The team at Topolino are so kind and welcoming, highly recommend!

We had a warm welcome by the manager and the owner. The food was amazing amazing and the atmosphere was spot on. The whole experience was fabulous and great value for money.

Had such a lovely evening! The food was gorgeous & the service was amazing - would highly recommended!

Best restaurant for Italian food, amazing service, definitely recommend this place

We had a booking for 4 people to celebrate my son’s birthday. Unfortunately we couldn’t go as one of us wasn’t feeling well. I placed the order and collected it and we are at home. The lasagna was absolutely delicious and so was the garlic bread and tiramisu. The staff were very friendly and understanding when I cancelled the reservation. I am so happy to have found a real Italian restaurant with genuine flavours. Grazie!!!

Amazing restaurant, amazing staff, amazing food, nothing to fault at all. Will be our usual hangout going forward. Thank you fattie for your great service. You are amazing. We really had a great time, will come back soon.

The restaurant is a must visit for authentic Italian and great service!!

Amazing food, brilliant service.

Excellent service, even boxed up our food to have later, as my partner couldn't finish his. A free limoncello at the end too. Lovely, quaint place and the gnocchi is a definite go to!

The best restaurant in the whole town with the best seafood in Brighton

Amazing and delicious food ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ friendly and very polite stuff clean great atmosphere I would definitely recommend

our waiter was a very lovely man, we came in the 1st, j didn’t get his name but he was great really lovely!!!!!

Quality staff with friendly and fast service

Really delivers on the Italian experience i definitely recommend their pasta, also staff went above and beyond were very kind