Si Signore is a small Italian restaurant in the North Laine, specialising in Italian baguettes…read more Strange as that sounds, it is all very good, surprisingly flavoursome, if in a slightly ramshackle surrounding. The whole set-up here is a little peculiar: I feel as if this should be a take-away, or at least a walk-in deli, not some bizarre attempt at a restaurant. In the end, the food is good enough to warrant the eatery, if the experience is a peculiar one. Yes, Italian baguettes: it is as strange as it sounds. If it was an American deli place, where meatball subs were the specialty, I'd understand, but it isn't. It claims to be a purely Italian restaurant, but it really is just a mish-mash. A tasty mess, but a mess nonetheless. The problem is, this peculiarity around the food also creates a peculiarity in the decor. Si Signore tries to be a restaurant, with some of the more traditional restaurant settings: tables with nice cutlery, tablecloths, and so on, but how exactly this will improve your enjoyment of a baguette is beyond me. Beyond that, the traditional Italian bits and pieces strewn around the place create more of a strange than home-y vibe. Mercifully, the prices are cheap, and you can get the food on take-out. I wouldn't recommend eating here, but I would recommend the food as an alternate lunchtime treat. Give it a try: it's weird, but good.

Went here yesterday! Fab little place…read more What I love about Brighton, is that although to a certain extent, it's quite small. You think you've been everywhere, but actually you haven't. This is a place, I've walked past but never thought to go in, never bothered to acknowledge what it was all about. Yesterday was different! It was sunny, I was meeting friends for a coffee, this place had an outdoor seating area, I was tired, couldn't be bothered to mess about, the sun was beaming down, it was just convenient. I'm glad I sat down. Friendly service, generous cup of good quality coffee, a free lotus biscuit !!!! What else can you ask for? If you haven't been before, this is a Italian restaurant. The food looked really good and the smells were also very good! They also do take away pizza as a group of four, took away 7 boxes of pizza! It actually looks like a popular place! My friends and I, sat there for a good hour or two, watching the world go by and the staff didn't bother us, didn't ask us if we wanted anything else, didn't make us feel bad for taking up a table. This is that kinda service I like! So the moral of the story for me .... Never walk past somewhere, without looking at it, take it in, look indoors, if you've got some time and dollar order something! Because, today I found a nice little place, a stones throw away from my house, in a busy part of the laines, which serves authentic looking Italian food and good coffee. Let me just say .... I will be going back for food! That way, I'm not feeding Starbucks or pizza express.!!!!!

This is by far NOT an express option! We are sitting waiting for our food and have been sat here…read morefor almost an hour!. Just the two of us and I ordered a salad! Only go here if you have the whole afternoon to spare. Dreadful. No idea what the food is like, but obviously not a good option. Also, I ordered a Salad Nicoise and they had no eggs.

If you like Pizza Express as a chain then you will love this one!…read more It is on the waterfront in the marina with great views & people watching opportunities. We sat outside on the terrace and were a little bit neglected but it was such a lovely evening that we didn't mind. A top tip - download the Marina Gold Card app & get 25% off your bill!

Very good pizza indeed. A friend of mine recommended this place to me and he wrote the following:…read more "The place looks very unassuming, but it's the best Pizza in town. It's run by Nino, super chilled guy who imports most of the cheeses and meats and from his farm in Calabria, plus the Italian wine selection is awesome. And it's super cheap too." I agree with all of what my friend wrote. I'm taking a star off as I've felt rushed both times I ate here. Here's what happened: I came by myself and knowing that's a busy place I arrived at non-peak times. Both times, they squeezed me in saying that they have reservations so I can't stay too long. Maybe I should come with friends and make a reservation ;-)

Horrific. I called directly and ordered a standard pizza off the menu. No tuna. Plus the rice…read morearancini balls. Came 50mins later (on a Mon evening!). With tuna on. With just one arancini ball. One! for like £4, plonked on the pizza. No box etc. I called and he didnt apologise genuinely. Made another pizza and it arrived 40mins later & was burnt. On top of that the delivery guy got lost and just chuckled when it finally arrived. £14 for that. I'll be posting this review everywhere. Shame as it used to be good.

I had a good day here. I went in for the afformentioned £3 lunch* and got myself a fine tasting…read morespagghetti dish with black olives and parsley. The deal stretches to a few 12" pizzas, which is impressive, and looks equally delicious. My meal was prepared and brought over promptly, and I was offered a generous dousing of black pepper and parmasan which I accepted eagerly. For £3, I was damn impressed by the quality, and I got a strong impression that heading by in the evening and paying full price would turn out even better results. The right balance of oil and garnish made for a memorable meal. Zafferelli is also a great place due to its high quality finish, with menus, chairs and even the bills presented in stylish black leather that compliments the overall style of the establishment. It also exudes italianness, which is something you just don't get with the large chains like Pizza Express and Strada. The manager sang along to the Italian music playing over the speakers, and had a passionate greeting in speedy loud Italian with one of his guests. All in all, a damn good night out who's price, well stocked menu and finishing more than warrant a subsequent return or two. *which admittedly carried a reusable service charge of 10%, but I was more than happy to pay it seeing as I actually felt as though I was getting damn good service

Nice italian restaurant in the centre of Brighton. What I liked most was the lunch offer: 1 plate…read moreof pasta/pizza + soft drink for £4.55. Good quality of the ingredients and kind service (maybe too slow). I recommend it. ITA: Buon ristorante italiano nel centro di brighton. Ottimo rapporto qualità-quantità-prezzo soprattutto per quanto riguarda l'offerta pranzo: £4.55 per un piatto di pasta a scelta o una pizza con acqua (o altri soft drink) inclusa. Ho trovato gradevole il pranzo anche perché l'atmosfera è tranquilla e il locale è ben tenuto. Raccomando questo ristorante non solo per inglesi ma anche per turisti italiani.

really great little place with amazing service, the servers were very attentive and friendly, the…read morefood was really good and authentic, cooked to perfection.

I'm not usually a fan of chains but I think Zizzi is one of the better ones. They choose nice spots…read morein good locations and the food is of a consistently high standard. I usually visit the Brighton one whenever my folks visit and so far, we've never had a bad or dissappointing experience. The fact they have a wood-fired oven which makes divine thin-crusted pizzas and thick, mouth-watering calzones means I usually opt for the goats cheese pizza with caramelized onions and rocket. They also serve a great selection of pasta, risotto, meat and fish dishes however, as well as the usual Italian side-dishes like salad, mozarella and tomato and dough balls. The service is great, the wine-list is reasonable and we've always left feeling full and happy. The close proximity to the beach also means we can wander home along the sea-front. What's not to love?

Casinlingo is in a little hub of restaurants and cafes a little off the beaten track, still very…read morecentral sitting in between Western Road and the seafront Preston Street has a surprising array of culinary delights. It's a cosy Italian restaurant with a menu that as cheap as chips, they offer mains for around £9 and gorgeous deserts for a fiver. Its has traditional decor and a nice atmosphere, although i'm dinging so close to the seafront I want a seaview which this venue is distinctly lacking.

Italian food and restaurants have become so common in English culture that I actually rarely have…read morethem anymore, such is the familiarity of the dishes on offer. At Casalingo however, I was shocked to find that there is still much room for Italian food. I had a swordfish dish that was certainly an experience; that makes me sound like i'm being sceptical, but in all honestly, that is more because I don't think swordfish is for me. The dish itself was cooked very well, seasoned with a hint of garlic, butter and olive oil. The biggest problem with Casalingo is that the decor is just a little bit too dated to make the evening entirely pleasurable. That said, if you're less shallow then me, look no further.

The Haywards Heath Zizzi occupies the site on an old converted church and this setting really…read morecreates a great ambiance. There is also a very nice outdoor mezzanine for a summer's lunch. The decor is stylish and modern and the whole place has a general fresh feel. Seeing as the building is actually quite old, the balance between the old and new has been well thought out. As you walk in you can see the stone bake oven at the far end of the restaurant and an expanse of tables are dotted over a split level eating area. I have dined here a number of times and found the food and service to be good on all occasions. Being part of a chain, they also have frequent voucher deals and you can pick up two main course for £10 on offers on two courses. They quality of the food is good and they have a wide ranging menu that goes beyond the standard pizza or pasta dishes that a lot of Italian eateries will stick with. The hand stretched pizza come on rustic boards and you could easily share between two if you ordered a side dish. I would also recommend the calamari starter that is battered on site and retains the delicacy of squid. The staff are also very accommodating and even when the restaurant is busy you don't feel like you are being rushed or neglected. They also have a good Italian wine selection and offer a very nice Pinot. The one draw back is that the outside area is next to a busy road and whilst you are raised and have a wall between yourself and the street, it can impact on your dining experience. If you decide to eat outside, it may be worth doing so on a Sunday. A nice restaurant with good food at reasonable prices, all served up in a great setting.

If you like Italian food, this is the place to go to. The food is lovely and the menu is varied…read morefrom pasta, pizza, risotto etc. I love the garlic bread with rosemary as a starter as it just gets your taste buds ready for your main course. The price of the food is reasonable. The restaurant itself is nicely decorated and the staff are friendly. The restaurant does get busy so I would recommend you book first. Unfortunately there is no car parking facilities but if you go there after 6pm, you can normally find a car parking space on the high street which is directly by the restaurant. So if you like italian food, I would give this place a try!

This great Naples inspired pizza joint is fabulous. The restaurant is located in a nice…read moreneighborhood in Hove and the food was delicious. Fresh ingredients and excellent service is what makes this place so special. The restaurant is very popular so be prepared to wait for seating on the weekends but the food is worth it!

Apparently, this is a chain. I went to two locations in London. The first night in the West End, I…read morehad the spicy salami pizza, which was frankly one of the top four or five pizzas I've ever had in my life. Certainly the best one I've had in the last five years. They had a Nutella and pizza dough dessert with ice cream, which I thought I saw another table order and looked interesting. When I went to order it, it was too late because the kitchen had closed and they had shut the fryer off. A few days later, I returned to a different location near Tower Bridge, just for the dessert. The dessert they brought out was not with the people had ordered at the table next to me the night before, but blew my mind. Picture attached. The spicy salami pizza and the Nutella dessert are absolute must haves.