Restaurant Brighton's guide to

New Brighton restaurants

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Kitti’s and The Kiosk – Coming Soon

Opening this June on Saltdean’s seafront, and just in time for Summer, Kitti’s and The Kiosk are two exciting new venues from the team behind The Duck Inn. Kitti’s is a relaxed café offering seasonal, ingredient-led dishes with sea views, led by chefs James McIlveen and Tom Thwaite. Right next door, The Kiosk serves soft-serve, snacks, and coffee from 8am daily. Together, they bring a fresh, thoughtful approach to everyday coastal dining — simple food, well delivered, in a beautiful setting. 

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Babble in Hove 

Opening Spring 2025

Babble is a vibrant new hospitality venue at Hove Beach Park, offering a sun-up to sun-down experience. Start your day with fresh pastries and top-quality coffee from the beachfront takeaway hatch. The main deck features an all-day café, bar, and kitchen serving seaside classics like Bison Beer battered fish and chips, steamed mussels in Silly Moo cider, and freshly shucked oysters with Everflyht sparkling wine. With stunning sea views and a focus on local produce, Babble is set to become a community favourite.

Watch this space for more information!
 

The Duck Inn, Rottingdean

New addition to Restaurants Brighton. 

The Duck Inn in Rottingdean is a welcome new addition to our New Restaurants guide, and it’s one well worth discovering. Just outside Brighton, this beautifully restored 19th-century coaching inn offers seasonal British cooking, expertly curated wines, and warm, relaxed hospitality. With a focus on simple, quality food made from local produce, it’s perfect for cosy lunches, Sunday roasts, and countryside dinners. Whether you’re walking in from the South Downs or escaping the city for fresh sea air, The Duck Inn is a standout new spot for food lovers.

Cafe Rust at Preston Manor

Opened April 2025

Preston Manor has reopened after five years, offering visitors a new experience exploring the stories of Sussex’s wealthiest early 20th-century family, their staff, and beloved pets. For the first time, visitors can enjoy a traditional Edwardian cream tea inside the manor itself, with the tearoom run by local favourite Café Rust. It is the perfect opportunity to soak up the grandeur of this historic house while indulging in delicious food and drink. Follow the updates on the Brighton Museums website. 

Bayit Bagels

Opened April – Brighton Open Market  

Bāyit Bakery is a new bagel shop at Brighton Open Market, serving top-quality, locally sourced bagels with a strong focus on provenance. Owner Oli believes if they don’t know where an ingredient comes from, they are doing something wrong. Bāyit, meaning “house” in Hebrew, reflects the shop’s roots in Jewish tradition, where bagels first emerged in 16th-century Poland. Enjoy Bāyit’s plain or generously filled bagels from 10am to 5pm, Wednesday to Sunday – a true taste of home.

The Gothic Crab

Opened April 2025

Brighton’s first seafood boil house, The Gothic Crab, has opened in Kemptown on Madeira Place, offering a refined twist on the traditional seafood feast. Owned by Phil Dono, Anna Pollard, and Benitto Tarantino, the restaurant invites diners to don aprons and gloves before getting stuck into luxurious seafood boils and curated platters. With a focus on sustainably sourced ingredients, elegant presentation, and warm, attentive service, The Gothic Crab brings a fresh, exciting seafood experience to Brighton’s vibrant dining scene. Discover more on The Gothic Crab Instagram. 

Pink Moon

Spring 2025 

Pink Moon is the latest new opening in town, and we’re excited! Tucked into the fold of Ship Street, this gorgeous and laid back cafe/bar headlines itself as Coffee, Records & Dim Sum, but already it is so much more. Pink Moon is a hub for the local arts and music scene. Listening parties, film club, live music and vinyl DJ nights are just some of the events that make this cafe bar super special.

We already have their Listening Evening by candlelight earmarked for a must-visit, but it’s the brilliant coffee, irn bru on tap, handmade vegan Dim Sum and warm welcome that will make Pink Moon a regular haunt day or night.

Boysterous Burgers at The Fountain Head

Opened March 2025

Boysterous Burgers is bringing bold flavours to Brighton, launching at The Fountain Head Brighton pub on March 7th. Specialising in top-quality burgers and fresh oysters, this exciting new kitchen takeover is set to be a must-visit for food lovers. Expect juicy, flavour-packed burgers made with the best ingredients, perfectly paired with fresh oysters for an indulgent twist. And don’t miss their Boysterous Sunday roast, promising a delicious feast to round off the weekend. 

Tavola di Famiglia – Worthing Seafront

Now open

Formerly Casa Ciro, Tavola Di Famiglia brings the heart of Italy and the Amalfi coast to Worthing’s seaside, offering a warm and welcoming dining experience. This Worthing restaurant is inspired by authentic Mediterranean flavours, the menu features timeless Italian classics alongside creative twists. Enjoy Sardinian porchetta, Sicilian arancini, locally caught seafood, and signature dishes like Mozzarella in Carrozza in a relaxed setting. Follow all the news on the Tavola Di Famiglia Instagram

Burger & Lobster

Opening February 14th.

The nine-strong London-based restaurant group, Burger & Lobster, is making its first UK expansion in eight years with a new Brighton location opening February 14th 2025. Situated in the heart of The Lanes at 15 Market Street, the Brighton restaurant promises to bring its signature fusion of luxurious lobster and indulgent burgers at affordable prices.

The exciting menu will feature Lobster Croquettes, a Wagyu Burger, and the famous Lobster Roll served with their signature Lemon and Garlic Butter, alongside exclusive items created in collaboration with local suppliers. For the first time, Burger & Lobster will offer a brunch menu exclusive to its Brighton location, providing even more reasons to visit this delicious new hotspot!

Rudy’s – Jubilee Square

Opening Spring 2025 

Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana is heading to Brighton, opening a new pizzeria in Jubilee Square, in Brighton’s North Laine this spring. Known for its authentic Neapolitan pizzas, Rudy’s serves soft, fresh dough pizzas cooked in just 60 seconds, using top-quality ingredients sourced from Naples. Born from a passion for pizza, Rudy’s stays true to its roots with classics like Marinara, Margherita, and Calabrese. The menu also features rotating specials inspired by world-renowned pizzerias, offering a taste of Naples and beyond in every slice. Brighton’s pizza scene is about to get even better.

Village Pizza Kitchen

Opened January 2025

Village Pizza Kitchen: Award-Winning Pizza and Pasta

Just 15 minutes outside Brighton, Village Pizza Kitchen is a must-visit for lovers of authentic, flavour-packed pizza and pasta. Passionate about showcasing British produce and supporting local Sussex suppliers, the Sussex restaurant incorporates exceptional ingredients into its dishes, reflecting its commitment to quality and sustainability.

Their signature biga pizza dough is cold-proofed for at least 72 hours, creating rich, complex flavours that set them apart. Now located at 155 High Street, their new premises offer an expanded menu, a curated wine list featuring rare selections, and options for dine-in, takeaway, and delivery via Deliveroo.

Village Pizza Kitchen has earned its place among the best, recently being crowned the UK’s Best Independent Pizza Takeaway & Delivery Store at the Pizza, Pasta & Italian Awards for the second consecutive year. Recognised as one of Sussex’s top 10 restaurants in the 2024 Brighton Restaurant Awards and a finalist in the National Pizza Awards, their accolades reflect their dedication to excellence.

Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner, Village Pizza Kitchen combines exceptional food, outstanding service, and a socially conscious ethos—well worth the trip from Brighton.

Moana Poke

Opened February 

Bringing island vibes to Brighton, Moana Poke is your go-to spot for fresh, vibrant, and flavourful poke bowls. Inspired by the sun-soaked shores of Hawaii, they serve high-quality, fresh ingredients in every bowl. Whether you build your own or choose a signature favourite like the Royal Hawaiian Poke, every bite is packed with bold flavours and nourishing goodness. Their laid-back atmosphere makes it the perfect place to escape, refuel, and enjoy a taste of the tropics. Visit them and experience the ultimate poke adventure right in the heart of Brighton! 🌊🥢

Go and say hi to them at 22 Queens Road!

table laid out with seafood dishes. Ready for Burns Night Brighton. Dishes include crab and shellfish. Part of our pubs in Hove guide

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