This September, chef Rafael Cagali and his partner Charlie Lee will open their restaurant called Marea By Rafael Cagali right here in Brighton.
The restaurant will be located in Hove and the head chef, Ewan Waller, will manage the restaurant’s menu filled with delicious, seasonal dishes.

Marea by Rafael Cagali has a deeper meaning behind its name. Marea means tide in Italian reflecting their constantly changing seasonal menus. The restaurant name also symbolises the peaceful Brighton coast, with beach tides that attract many visitors to the city.
At Marea you can expect quality ingredients, friendly staff, and a welcoming atmosphere. This restaurant brings fine dining and a neighbourhood vibe to Hove.
The menu is structured with small bites that lead to hot and cold small plates followed by mains, sharers and desserts.
what to expect at Marea by rafael cagali
Marea is set to serve 38 guests throughout the ground floor space, including the central bar counter. Cagali will bring his Italian roots paired with his Brazilian upbringing together in his hospitable restaurant with comforting menu dishes. Chef Cagali is backed up with experience from previous inventive, quality restaurants he has cooked at around the world.
Be sure to visit Marea by Rafael Cagali this September and enjoy dishes made with top quality ingredients and innovative techniques. The restaurant will bring Michelin starred venues to Brighton with head chef Lee coming from two Michelin starred Da Terra and Bethnal Green Town Hall’s Elis.
Address: 60 Church Road, Hove BN3 2FP
Website: New Brighton and Hove Restaurants | Opened and Coming Soon!
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