Restaurant Brighton's guide to
French restaurants in Brighton
Restaurants français à Brighton The French Restaurant Guide for Brighton
Welcome to our guide to French restaurants in Brighton, where culinary excellence meets authentic flavours.
Whether you’re craving a classic Bouillabaisse, Salmon en papillote, Boeuf bourguignon, or modern interpretations of these timeless dishes, you’ll find some of the finest cuisine and wine in the city right here. France is renowned for producing some of the best food in the world, and Brighton’s French restaurants are no exception. Explore our guide and indulge in the rich, diverse flavours of France right here in Brighton. Bon appétit!
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Bistro du Vin at Hotel du Vin in Brighton’s historic Lanes offers a French-inspired menu that celebrates classic cuisine with a modern twist.
The venue is known for having one of the biggest and best wine lists in the city, making it a must-visit for wine enthusiasts.
Enjoy the whole experience, from a casual yet sophisticated wine and cocktail bar perfect for pre-dinner drinks, to alfresco dining in the summer. This French restaurant and boutique hotel also offers private dining, wine tasting events, and much more for an unforgettable journey through French cuisine.
Possibly the highest regarded French restaurant Brighton has to offer. Petit Pois is tucked away in the Lanes, just a short distance from the seafront (where on a clear day you still can’t see France).
The bistro serves classic French cuisine with a modern, stylish edge and is a firm favourite among the Brighton foodies. Their wine selection is entirely French, showcasing the various French wine regions. The decor is that perfectly French balance between effortlessly chic and casual. Regarded as one of our top 20 or best restaurants in Brighton.
Heading up the northernmost entrance to the famous North Laine is Mange Tout, a daytime Brighton café and evening bistro.
The menu changes frequently and is chalked up on a large blackboard inside this Brighton restaurant. Mange Tout focusses on local, organic and sustainable produce to create gorgeous French-inspired dishes, their wines, too, are low intervention.
Open for a Brighton breakfast, through to the evening, with street-side seating and expansive windows; Mange Tout is a social and joyful place to start or end your day in the Laines. Love this place for its relaxed yet buzzy vibe, a standout reputable French restaurant Brighton has had around for years.
Messa Ben of Brighton Cookery School was a former chef at a Parisian, Michelin Stared, restaurant, so if you want to learn the art of French cooking you can forget Julia Child!
At the Brighton Cookery School, you can learn professional cooking techniques either in open, scheduled classes or private groups and enjoy the fruits of your labour afterwards.
They teach all styles of cooking, not just French. Just to make it clear, Brighton Cookery School is not a French restaurant in Brighton, it is owned by a French native.
