BRAVO award winners 2025
Best Sussex Restaurant
BEST RESTAURANTS IN Sussex 2025
If you’re looking for the best restaurant in Sussex, you’re in the right place. Sussex’s thriving food scene is inspired by award-winning vineyards, abundant local produce, and a vibrant spirit of independence. From stunning countryside dining spots to charming county towns like Lewes, Hurstpierpoint, Worthing, and Alfriston, there’s just so much to explore.
Congratulations to this year’s BRAVO winner – CrabShack in Worthing – and to all the fantastic restaurants shortlisted in 2025. Now, head out there and discover all that this beautiful county has to offer.
First place
Worthing’s CrabShack claims the best Sussex restaurant crown with an unprecedented third consecutive win! This charming seafront spot delivers laid-back beachy vibes and delicious flavours. Known for its ‘fresh off the boat’ seafood, CrabShack offers a daily-changing menu featuring seasonal highlights and traditional classics, all buoyed by a top-flight wine list. A beloved local gem and unique South Coast destination, it’s even on Rick Stein’s ‘must-visit’ list. You’d be mad to miss out!
CrabShack also won #9 Best Wine List
Second place
A haven for food lovers seeking delicious seasonal dishes crafted from the finest locally sourced ingredients, Terra Restaurant is a welcome new addition to the BRAVOS! Nestled within historic Tottington Manor in the beautiful Sussex countryside, Terra offers breathtaking views of the South Downs and a warm, inviting atmosphere. The friendly, professional team is always ready with recommendations from an impressive wine list featuring outstanding Sussex and international wines. Live music often enhances the evening dining experience.
Terra Restaurant also won #1 Sustainability Champion #8 Best Roast #8 Best Wine List #20 Best Team
Third place
Discover Poco in picturesque Alfriston and never look back! This family-run neighborhood Italian punches well above its weight. Fresh pasta is handmade daily by the chef in the restaurant window, forming the heart of a monthly-changing menu filled with authentic dishes inspired by the owners’ Italian heritage. Locals rave about the bottomless roast and carefully curated wine list. Poco also doubles as a top-notch bottle shop if you’re tempted to take something home. Just don’t miss out on the tiramisu – you have been warned!
Poco also won #12 Best Roast
Fourth place
Andalucia Restaurant
A haven for food lovers seeking delicious seasonal dishes crafted from the finest locally sourced ingredients, Terra Restaurant is a welcome new addition to the BRAVOS! Nestled within historic Tottington Manor in the beautiful Sussex countryside, Terra offers breathtaking views of the South Downs and a warm, inviting atmosphere. The friendly, professional team is always ready with recommendations from an impressive wine list featuring outstanding Sussex and international wines. Live music often enhances the evening dining experience.
Terra Restaurant also won #1 Sustainability Champion #8 Best Roast #8 Best Wine List #20 Best Team
Take a look at your other 2025 BRAVO winners
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There are an increasing number of vegan restaurants in the Brighton top 20 best restaurants year on year. This year Bonsai Plant Kitchen (vegan) and Terre á Terre (vegetarian) finished in the top 3 and many of Brighton’s best restaurants offer plenty of strong vegan options.
According to the Brighton Restaurant Awards 2024, the public voted most popular restaurant in Brighton right now is Terre á Terre. They have been voted the public favourite in 2024. The top 20 best restaurants can be seen here.
Brighton has a number of chefs who have appeared on Masterchef the Professionals and they include Steven Edwards from etch. Kenny Tutt from Shelter Hall (Patty Guy) and Duncan Ray from The Little Fish Market is always highly regarded in the National Restaurant Awards. A round up of the best quality restaurants voted by the public can be discovered here.
A variety of popular restaurants deliver via Uber Eats.
