BRAVO award winners 2025
Best International Cuisine
Best international cuisine 2025
Deciding between all the incredible international restaurants Brighton has to offer might feel impossible! Our city is a melting pot of global flavours, where you can take your taste buds on a world tour any night of the week – from Sicily to Sri Lanka to Shaanxi and everywhere in between. Relive your favourite holiday memory or indulge yourself with a nostalgic taste of home.
Congratulations to this year’s BRAVO winner – IL Bistro – and to all the superb venues shortlisted in 2025. Dive into the world of flavours right here on your doorstep – nothing’s stopping you!
First place
Bringing the flavours of the Italian and French Riviera to the South Coast, IL Bistro is a beloved mainstay of the Brighton dining scene. Passionate about authentic Mediterranean cuisine and committed to sourcing the finest local ingredients, this year’s BRAVO winner for Best International boasts a crowd-pleasing menu radiating holiday vibes. Specialities include dry-aged steaks, fresh pasta, crispy arancini, grilled fish, and more. Loyal patrons return for the warm welcome – and don’t make the mistake of skipping the indulgent dolce.
Il Bistro has also won #3 Most Family Friendly #5 Best Wine List #8 Sustainability Champion #9 Best Restaurant
Second place
On a mission to bring authentic Mexican street food to Brighton’s iconic North Laine, La Choza is a true Brighton institution. Instantly recognisable with its vibrant, pink, Frida Kahlo-esque styling, the owner’s enthusiasm for all things Mexican – fuelled by frequent visits – is evident in every dish. Inspired by the flavours of bustling street stalls and markets, the menu is crafted with the freshest ingredients, delivering the bold, authentic flavours you crave. This place is a vibe.
La Choza has also won #4 Best Value #17 Sustainability Champion
Third place
Chilli’s two sister restaurants are the go-to destinations for a true taste of Thailand in Brighton and Hove. Offering a contemporary twist on traditional Thai cuisine, Chilli presents a mouthwatering menu of spicy curries, sizzling stir-fries, crisp salads, and vibrant street food with fresh flavours that keep diners coming back for more. The modern Thai styling and genuine love of Thai culture means dining at Chilli is the real deal.
Chilli has also won #11 Best Takeaway
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