Our server was excellent! The food delicious and the drinks strong. Exactly what you need at a…read morerestaurant.

Really really tastey this place... I went in not knowing if I wanted a drink or a snack or a full…read moreblown lunch, and the friendly gentlemen stepped in with a smile and an earnest tone of passion to guide me through the options open to me. For just £1.80 I picked up a freshly made that day ball of fluffy rice cooked in breadcrumbs with a mozzarella and spinach centre that was about the size of both my fists together (without thumbs). Bringing it over to me, he offered a knife and fork, but said he personally like to "snatch it up in a napkin", With my cutlery poised, I suddenly deviated and went down the napkin route, which proved an incredibly satisfying, clean and spillage free way of munching through my meal... Random details aside, there was a host of food on offer here, which I fully intend to explore further down the line, with iconic Mediterranean dishes like lasagne sitting alongside equally intriguing unknown delights. Its a little small inside, so I was pleased to get a seat out of the cold. But for something to bring home with you, or for a sit down and nibble outside, this place is unparalleled.

I pass this tiny Sicilian deli everyday and after much admiring, I finally decided to try it out…read more With the likes of 'Poppy's' and 'Pause' nearby, Mediterrane faces tough competition in what is a small area. Having tasted the food though, this is perhaps the best of the local lunchtime eateries. The menu is based on traditional Sicilian dishes, and delivers superbly on the famous Italian brand. You'll also find that it's a lot cheaper than other deli's, certainly those further in to town. My baguette came in at £2.90, very reasonable. Space is a bit limited, but there is seating inside and out (weather permitting). Perhaps the strongest reason for going here would be the delightfully friendly owner, I can't explain just how sweet he was.

I came here after seeing an offer in the The Argus to dine for £10. I'm so pleased I did because we…read morehad such a lovely time here. Estia is everything a great Greek (Cypriot) restaurant should be - located in a light and airy building, run by a cheerful family, authentic Greek dishes with a modern twist, the best ingredients and organic, free-range meats. It can be a family affair during the day but transforms itself to a romantic location in the evening. There's a wide selection of meze, salads and vegetarian dishes.The mezes start at just £12.95 per person. We ordered the Meat meze which includes olives, dips, warm pitta bread, grilled halloumi cheese, kefdedakia, dolmades, Cyprus village salad, fried potatoes & choice of moussaka, stiado, pork souviake or sheftalia. It was so good that I'm salivating just thinking about it. I have it on good authority that the swordfish skewers and Karpasia Moussaka are key mains here so I'm already planning my second visit.

I recently went on a date here...since we both love Greek food, it seemed like a good idea. Turned…read moreout we were right! The food was delicious- we ordered the seafood mezze sharer, which involved dips and pitta with olives, followed by mussels, calamari, giant king prawns and sword fish (especially good!) and Mediterranean veg. We substituted fried haloumi for dolmades and they were literally the best I've ever eaten! The menu is extensive, but the mezze sharers (meat, veggie or seafood) are definitely the easiest and most economical way (£12.95-£14.95 pp) to sample the menu, if there are a few of you. The service is friendly- but be warned, the wait for food can be a bit long if the restaurant is busy- the place is family run, which is lovely, but they could do with a few extra members of staff! The only disappointment was the decor. The space is not overly inviting or cosy. Neither is it traditional in any way. There is a distinctly clinical feeling about the place, probably because it is quite colourless- we were hoping for a more traditional, vibrant atmosphere. However, there is no denying that the food is fantastic- I will definitely go again...

Overall a great experience, Lamb charred and grilled with it still being super juicy, the addition…read moreof the fragrant rice paired nicely with the flavour of the lamb and finally a fresh side salad with a drizzle of olive oil. The service was easily 5 stars with the owners being very hospitable, they cared for our every need and often came around to check if we needed anything. Finally the ambiance was really good, the time I went happened to be a busy time and due to the size of the room you often find yourself needing to speak louder however for me that isn't an issue. Everyone in the room seemed to be having a good time. Definitely recommend if you like well priced and good Lebanese traditional food.

It may not look much from the outside, with its dated blue plasticy sign, but this is a lovely,…read morefriendly little place. They have a set menu which is excellent value at £10. The starter is the highlight here - a huge plate of mezze, with plenty of houmous, tabbouleh, tzatsiki, olives, pitta and unusual pastries. I believe this can also be ordered separately as a mixed starter if you're not getting the set menu. The mains are fairly basic but very tasty - with a choice of grills and casserole type dishes. A dessert (I had ice cream, but there were other choices I can't remember now), and authentic coffee are also included. The staff are very friendly and happy to have a chat with you about anything and everything.

I have been a fan of steki's since i first tried it back in 2009! It is delightful!…read more It is not the most atmospheric restaurants however if you have been to Cyprus or Greece then it really does have a taverna feel to it but could do with a little updating! The food and service is great, you are always warmly welcomed and given a very fast and professional service! I usually go for the fish of the day for the main and it is lovely! As for starters i have tried almost everything on the menu and have no complaints whatsoever.. My only complaint about this restaurant is the lack of diversity in the main course section. I would love to see kleftico on the menu as this is my favorite cypriot/greek dish and now increasingly hard to find in Brighton with the closing of Estia!

A short walk from the Hilton Metropole, we drunkenly staggered over here for dinner. Now, at first…read morewe were simply 6 writers/fans/readers/others heading into a restaurant, but then oddly we discovered that our other, more Canadian friends arrived, and all hell broke loose! The mad irishman started moving tables, booze was produced from under jackets, loud chattering, and even political talk, happened all over the table. And they took it in stride. The service was a bit slow, and the lamb was awfully tasty, though a bit bony considering. The Moussaka was especially delicious! The setting was nice, and though a little loud, the entire meal was a great time and the food filling and not too pricey for what you get.

Truly fantastic! I came here with my partner for our anniversary and both of us were below away…read more The staff were friendly and helpful and made us very welcome, the menu was rich and diverse and the setting made us feel comfortable and relaxed and added to the overall dining experience. More importantly though, the food was divine. As we're both foodies, we've been to a lot of Greek restaurants, some good and some bad, but this was the best. I had the souvlaki and my partner had the mussels. The flavours were rich and authentic and the presentation was immaculate. I'm definitely coming back! Oh, and it was very reasonably priced as well. Would definitely recommend this place!

Fantastic Greek restaurant! The food, service, and atmosphere were stellar! Highly recommend!read more

Wonderful location tucked away in a quiet corner with ample outdoor seating and lots of room inside…read moreas well. Tapa's style menu - mushrooms and shrimp were wonderful. Spanakopita was tasty but soggy. Good pour on wine and extensive selections available.

very good place for lunch, our family likes it great Greek…read morewines and lemonade, also vegetarian dishes are very tasty

I picked up a Groupon for Sini as I thought it would be a great way to try out this relatively new…read moreTurkish restaurant in Hove. Tucked away on Hove Street, Just up from the Ginger Pig, it's not the kind of place that is going to attract a lot of walk-by trade, it's going to have to survive on reputation and word of mouth alone. The restaurant itself looks a little tacky from the outside, but the inside is like Aladdin's cave - heavy wooden beams, lanterns lighting the restaurant and exotic eastern music all make for gorgeous surroundings. The wait staff are all really friendly and helpful. I was especially pleased to be sat next to the radiator on a cold Friday evening. The place was pretty busy which is a good sign, I hope they can keep it up. The Groupon deal was a selection of meze - six hot and six cold. Some of my favourite dishes included the lamb cop, borek, saksuka and humus. The cold meze were served in little pastry dishes - you can't beat edible tableware. There was plenty of food for the two of us and we were completely stuffed by the end. Bread was served as an accompaniment, however the initial portion was quite small. We requested extra and what arrived was a much superior portion, both in size and quality. I was convinced that they would add this to the bill and was very pleasantly surprised to find it had been emitted. To finish we had a Turkish tea and coffee and a Turkish delight which were also included in the deal. The Turkish red wine we had to accompany the meal was interesting and very drinkable, and also reasonably priced. This is a great little find and I really hope that they manage to survive in their out-of-the-way location. I will definitely be back for more meze and also to try some main meals from the full menu. A great first impression.

On Brighton seafront in the glorious sunshine, with fantastic food, drink and company. Friendly,…read morehelpful customer service. Restaurant interior looks lovely.

Great food at a good price, I went for the sizzling mixed grill and would go back anytime.read more