If you want the the trip to France without leaving Brighton, we have got you covered in this guide to Brighton’s best French restaurants. Expect delicious, French cuisine and stylish restaurant décor.
petit pois
Petit Pois is a cosy, intimate French bistro in the Lanes. For starters, expect salt cod fritters, pea soup, snails with garlic and parsley butter and rock oysters.
For seafood lovers, Petit Pois has a selection of local fish, shellfish, squid, prawn and monkfish dishes. Petit Pois also offer duck breast, grilled pork chops, and beef sirloin. For vegetarians, enjoy crispy cauliflower, a range of salads and a delicious baked goat’s cheese parcel dish.
End the evening with a sweet treat, including creme brulees, sorbet, chocolate and bailey truffle, chocolate fondant and macarons. If you want to visit Petit Pois and try as much as you can on the menu without breaking the bank, the restaurant’s set menu of two courses for £22.50 and three courses for £27 is worth a try. There are kids options available as well.
Address: 70 Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AE
Website: Petit Pois Restaurant – French Cusine
Mange tout
Mange Tout is an independent bistro in Brighton, serving brunch and seasonal small and large plate menu options. Dinner is available Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
For brunch expect poached eggs, organic sourdough bread, omelettes, granola, croissants and more. Wash it down with a classic matcha latte, or if its a party vibe, try their incredible selection of cocktails.
Mange Tout is open Monday to Wednesday, from 8.30am to 4pm, Thursday to Saturday, from 8.30am to 11pm and on Sunday, from 9am to 4pm.
Address: 81 Trafalgar Street, Brighton BN1 4EB
Website: Mange Tout Brighton | brunch | Brighton, UK
plateau
Plateau is a wine and cocktail bar in Brighton’s south Lanes. Plateau offers a range of French meal options, from oysters, mussels and pork to duck and beef tartare. There are also vegetarian options, such as roasted squash, BBQ carrot, cabbage dishes and more.
Plateau offers a range of wines, including red, white, rose and champagne, as well as cocktails. Plateau is open Sunday to Thursday, from 12pm to 11pm and Friday to Saturday, from 12pm to midnight.
Address: 1 Bartholowmews, Brighton BN1 1HG
Website: Plateau Brighton | Natural Wine | Cocktails | Seasonal Small Plates
wild flor
Wild Flor is a modern French restaurant in Hove offering lunch and dinner, from Tuesday to Saturday. Wild Flor offers an a la carte menu, with dishes including oysters, beef, French beans and more. There is a summer set menu for three courses priced at £25, which is perfect for those looking for a cheaper evening out with friends and family.
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Address: 42 Church Road, Hove BN3 2FN
Website: About Us — Wild Flor
cote brasserie
Cote Brasserie has an a la carte menu, steaks, burgers and various menu options. For starters expect steak tartare, calamari, and scallops. For your main, there is an irresistable sirloin steak baguette, pork belly, beef bourguignon, fish stew and corn-fed marinated chicken or sirloin steak.
For desserts, there is creme brulee, chocolate fondant, praline tart, eclairs and more. Cote Brasserie is also available for delivery on Deliveroo for when you don’t feel like leaving the house. Expect top quality French cuisine delivered straight to your doorstop or available for dine in. Visit today for good food and welcoming staff.
Address: Stage Door, 115-116 Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UD
Website: Brighton | French Restaurant | Côte Brasserie
French cuisine in Brighton offers a mix of tradition and authenticity. Brighton and Hove is filled with popular bistros and brasseries that bring French flavours to East Sussex’s food scene.
Whether you are looking for a romantic dinner, a lunch with friends, or a relaxed café brunch meal, Brighton’s French restaurants offer flavour, sophistication and, above all, quality. At all these restaurants you can expect rich garlicky sauces, buttery pastries and delicate seafood.
Be sure to check out our list of the top French restaurants in Brighton and you will not be disappointed.
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