Restaurant Brighton's guide to
Brighton Takeaway
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Takeaway and home delivery in Brighton, Hove and Sussex
Brighton takeaway options have never been better. Maintain a varied and healthy diet, while helping support our precious hospitality scene with this quick guide to who’ll deliver their best dining experience to your door (or let you pick up).
Check out our other takeaway and home delivery pages including alcohol delivery, vegan takeaways and Sunday lunch delivery.
Casual
Lost Boys Chicken are an institution in the city, serving high-end versions of chicken shop wings, burgers, retro-tastic curly fries and homemade dipping sauces. This is feel-good food to get messy with.
Lost in the Lanes offer a weekly changing brunch box containing everything you need to whip up a top quality brunch in just ten minutes. Order by 5pm on Wednesday for free delivery in Brighton and Hove on Friday, ready for the weekend treat.
“Say it with charcuterie” – The Great British Charcuterie specialises in artisanal meats, cheese, preserves, wines and beers from small producers many local to Sussex. Ready-made gift hampers, subscriptions and one-off purchases can all be made for next day delivery.
This traditional country pub near the famous Knepp Estate has turned its menu of lovingly homemade classics into finish at home dishes. Make a day of it with a trip to the famous rewilded conservation site and pick up a classic country dinner that just needs a few finishing steps to bring it to life.
Also serving finish at home Sunday lunch.
Hearty dishes, Tisbury burgers and heat-at-home Sunday lunches from the renowned kitchen of Russell Tisbury at The Ladies Mile pub. This family and community pub is keeping the spirit alive with its local pub-grub delivery.
Also serving Sunday roasts at home.
Honest Burgers says what it does on the tin. Meat from their own butchers, locally sourced fresh ingredients and all burgers come with rosemary salt chips as standard. They really are very good burgers, honest.
Much loved in Hove and Brighton alike, The Better Half is running a collection only service from its main menu and Sunday lunch selection.
Curds and Whey in Hove is the combined efforts of local wine champion, L’Atelier du Vin and The Great British Charcuterie. During lockdown, you can enjoy this epic coming together of Britain’s best cheese and charcuterie and fine wine from around the world with virtual tasting sessions or just exceptional hampers of quality to enjoy at your leisure.
Both the food and the booze at The Freemasons in Hove can be delivered to your door. So when Hove feels too far for your feet to fetch you, then you’ll find comfort in having the Freemasons experience at home. American smokehouse flavours from Bluegrass Fire & Smoke are available via the deliveroo app and the beer to wash it down with can be ordered directly from the Laine Brew Co website. In truth, after a meal of this size, the sofa is probably the best place for you!
Vegan pub, The Roundhill is serving takeaway burgers, wings, loaded fries and devilishly good desserts available from Deliveroo every Thursday to Saturday. Complete the experience with some locally brewed beers and ales, all also 100% vegan.
Also serving finish at home Sunday roasts.
Note: Pre-order takeaway available at The Roundhill.
Smorl’s are keeping it real with their mission to deliver old-school, wholefood vegan fare that is as delicious as it is good for you. At the centre of everything they do is their amazing houmous which will spoil you forever for the inferior supermarket stuff. Falafel pittas, salad boxes and falafel bolognese are staples on the menu.
Best Cafe Winner in the 2020 BRAVOs has turned its culinary prowess to delicious heat at-home meals. The local community has always been important to Starfish and Coffee and local proprietor Tony delivers these fresh homecooked meals himself – with a changing vegan and meat option available each week.
The Longman Pub in Patcham serves authentic Thai food which is available for takeaway during lockdown. All mains are under £10, with a choice of meat, fish and vegan options on most dishes. This is an easy, tasty and every-day affordable option for when you just don’t fancy cooking.
What The Pitta serves all the guilty pleasure of your late-night pitta but with 100% plant-based ingredients. Their secret recipe kebab meat is the closest you’ll get to that 4am experience but delivered to your door daily from 5pm.
Fancy something a little French? Julien Plumart may be famous for his macrons but his café delivers a great deal more. Treat yourself to a luxury brunch box or a romantic brunch box to share. Classic French light-lunches are also available like savoury stuffed croissants and Croque Monsieurs. And of course, patisseries, cakes and macrons in abundant quantities.
Modern
Morley’s Bistro in Hurstpierpoint serves a modern French-inspired menu with takeaway available Thursday-Saturday. The a la carte menu has a good mix of meat and vegetarian options with the freedom to build up a meal to your liking, just like being in a restaurant.
Also serving Sunday roasts at home.
The seafood platter from The Grand is a freshly landed Sussex platter available daily. Simply order by 2pm the day before and arrange a collection time for a selection of oysters, crab, cockles and mussels on ice – served with homemade Marie Rose and a freshly baked baguette.
Also serving Sunday roasts at home and finish at home three-course meals
Local favourite The Cleveland Arms provide a ‘chip shop’ menu every Friday night from 4 – 8pm. Harvey’s Beer battered cod, halloumi or saverloy with triple cooked chips showcase what The Cleveland Arms does best – classic fare made with quality ingredients and cooked well.
The Cleveland Arms also serve Sunday roasts at home.
Baqueano-to-go is open Wednesday – Sunday for local delivery and collection. The menu is a reduced version of their normal offering, but still highlights the best of Argentinian dishes, made to their personal recipes.
The vanguard of vegetarian fine-dining, Terre a Terre is now offering a selection of their menu’s favourite dishes, ready to heat and and enjoy at home. Available Fridays and Saturdays, for collection or local delivery.
Make time for tea with Metro Deco, now delivering afternoon tea to Brighton, Hove and a little beyond (or available for collection). The menu includes classic, vegetarian and vegan afternoon tea and a selection of additional savouries, sweets and boozy add-ons.
Fine fish and seafood from one of the city’s most successful fish restaurants. Riddle and Finns are offering a finish at home selection of top quality luxury items with a set menu and a la carte options including lobster Thermidor, Carlingford oysters and Cornish caviar. Delve into the Riddle and Finns cellar for delivery of a bottle of something equally classy to go with your food.
An extensive selection is available form this Hove based all day eatery including breakfasts, main meals, beers and wine with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options to chose from, as well as meat. Order via Deliveroo from 9am
International
While Brighton is still waiting on its own Dishoom, fans of the Irani inspired cafe can enjoy a selection of their meals as home delivery. Dishoom’s takeaway only offers dishes that can abide a little travel, so you get the same great quality as you would in the cafes themselves. Authentic flavour and excellent quality, delivered daily from 12 – 10.30pm.
Brought to you by the team behind Lost in the Lanes, Tide is a new concept in elevated takeaway inspired by the flavours of Southern America and the harvest of the South Coast. This modern take of seafood takeaway is available for click and collect from central Brighton or local delivery Friday and Saturday evenings.
Curry Leaf Cafe is now offering local and national delivery on its award-winning Indian street food. Offering both finish at home and hot takeaways and free local delivery, with an extensive menu that caters extremely well for all dietary types.
One of Brighton’s most popular restaurants, Moshimo, has long been offering takeaway. Moshimo is renowned not only for its fantastic Japanese cuisine but for its highly sustainable approach to running a restaurant. As well as fresh delicious sushi you’ll find lots of vegan options, including fish substitutes that are super convincing.
Longrain Thai on St James’ Street is a family run modern Thai. The kitchen is run by chef, Chandra, former chef at Food for Friends. Longrain is as affordable as it is delicious – a perfect any day dinner packed with exotic warmth and flavour. Available on Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat.
Planet India is a Brighton institution with a cult following now delivering Tuesday – Saturday. This is home-cooked Gujarati food made to family recipes, all mains come with cumin rice as standard. The menu is pure vegetarian, most of it is or can be vegan.
For over 30 years Gars has been the go-to for Chinese quality dining in Brighton, and now it is the ‘go-to-you’ for a quality Chinese takeaway. You’ll find an extensive menu of quality dishes available via Deliveroo.
Tropical Sushi has a unique offering in Brighton and one well worth trying. Tropical Sushi is the fusion of Japanese cuisine with South American flavour and ingredients. This is sushi at it’s most joyful.
Authentic Mexican cuisine with a fiesta feel. Carlito Burrito started off life feeding folk at festivals before opening a restaurant. Now festivals are cancelled and restaurants are closed you can still enjoy Carlito’s burritos via Deliveroo.
House on the hill now houses former Bust Stop chef Danny O’Shea. Danny serves home cooked Caribbean food full of feel-good flavours as ‘bowl for your soul’ dishes available via Uber Eats.
Burrito sized sushi – need we say more? Okay we will – entirely vegan burrito sized sushi with a percentage of profits going to reforestation and educational charities. Available for collection, takeaway and delivery.
Another venue holding cult status in Brighton and Hove, the Bali Brasserie’s authentic taste of Indonesian and Malaysian cuisine is available with delivery stretching across Shoreham to Brighton Marina.
La Choza has been a city favourite since opening in 2012 and has garnered local and national praise. La Choza’s Mexican street food is available for collection and delivery via Deliveroo.
One of Brighton’s most popular Indian restaurants, The Chilli Pickle, fuses traditional Indian street food with modern dining and is available for delivery and finish at home.
European
Nostos is a modern Greek taverna serving traditional and contemporary cuisine. You’ll find dishes from your favourite Aegean holidays as well as some new dishes to transport you to sunny shores. Available via Deliveroo and Uber Eats.
The world’s first 100% plant based pizzeria started here in Brighton and in 2020 was declared the city’s BRAVO Plant Champion. Take the taste of success home with their click and collect or Deliveroo menus.
Nuposto serve authentic Neapolitan pizza, pasta and antipasti and are a popular destination for families (when open). Take a break from homeschooling with great tasting fresh pizza that is family approved and pocket friendly.
Cin Cin is an award winning Italian restaurant specialising in small plates, now offering a selection of dishes to finish at home. Available for collection or free delivery to Brighton and Hove (delivery day depends on postcode).
Open for delivery via Deliveroo, Yefsis of Greece offers a selection of pitta wraps, sharing platters and traditional dishes.
Very Italian Pizza are famous for their authentic Neapolitan pizzas made with the finest Italian ingredients. Delivery via Deliveroo.
Classic Italian home-cooked cuisine offering far more than pizza and pasta. Available via Just Eat daily for lunch and dinner, delivery or collection from St James’ Street.
Classic Italian home cooked cuisine available Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner using Italian and locally sourced ingredients for excellent quality Italian food.
Greek and Mediterranean food from two brothers who grew up learning authentic Greek cooking in their father’s restaurant. Order direct by phone, for collection on Preston Street.
