It goes without saying that summer and Spanish cuisine go hand in hand. There’s no better way to spend a balmy summer’s evening than enjoying tapas and a glass of wine whilst dining al fresco in one of Brighton’s many stylish and hospitable Spanish restaurants. Here are some of the best Spanish and Tapas restaurants in Brighton…
Tinto Taperia
Spanish cuisine, and more specifically Tapas, has an emphasis on sharing. Enjoying Spanish food is a communal activity and whether you’re looking for an intimate setting to break bread with family, or searching for the perfect romantic spot to treat your date for the evening, Tinto Taperia on New Road has it all.
The restaurant is conveniently located in the cultural epicentre of Brighton, close to the famous Theatre Royal and Brighton Dome. The menu at Tinto Taperia is wonderfully diverse and full of flavourful and authentic small bites and sharing plates to satisfy the ravenous hordes. Aside from Tapas, Spanish cuisine is also famous for its answer to Risotto: Paella. Tinto’s Paella is cooked “a la minute” and you can taste the finesse and freshness with every bite.
Website: tintotaperia.co.uk
Address: 7 New Rd, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 1UF
Casa Don Carlos
For an authentic taste of rural Spain, look no further than the Brightonian institution of Casa Don Carlos. Lovers of Spanish cuisine have been flocking here for years and it’s easy to see why. This small and charming restaurant specialises in all things Tapas, and if it’s al fresco dining you’re after then its location on Union Road in the heart of The Lanes is picturesque and extremely sought after.
Food is delivered to the table piping hot and in no time at all, so if you’re searching for a place to steady the appetite quickly then visiting the restaurant is a must. However, in the summer months, Casa Don Carlos can get filled up quickly due to its size, so booking a table in advance is strongly advised.
Website: casadoncarlos.co.uk
Address: 5 Union St, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 1HA
Ole Ole Tapas Bar & Restaurant
When it comes to the embodiment of Spanish culture, Ole Ole Tapas Bar & Restaurant pulls out all the stops to keep their guests well-fed and entertained. In addition to its flavourful dishes, the restaurant consistently serenades customers with live music and even Flamenco shows every Friday and Saturday night from 8 pm.
Founded by Karim Larbi and Jorge Rodrigue in 2009, Ole Ole’s mission is to bring the authentic ambience of Spain to the Sussex coast. The food at Ole Ole is inspired by the world-renowned cuisine served at the traditional market bars of Spain and each morsel on the restaurant’s menu is crafted with love and nostalgia.
Website: oleoletapas.com
Address: 141 Churd Rd, Hove, Brighton and Hove, BN3 2AE
Solera Restaurant
Situated in the beating heart of Brighton’s North Laine district, Solera has long been a word-of-mouth gem when recommending a great place to eat in the city. The restaurant specialises in all things Tapas and its cosy and atmospheric setting evokes all the ambient flamboyance that has become synonymous with Spanish cuisine.
The Tapas at Solera is arguably unmatched with its broad selection of cured meat, vegetable and fish dishes with a distinctly Iberian twist. The menu is simplistic but satisfying and it’s no surprise that it continues to be a popular destination for locals looking to dine al fresco in the heart of the city. The restaurant is a diminutive gem and so reserving a table ahead of time when the sun is shining is strongly advised. However, with ample seating available outside, there is no better spot in North Laine to enjoy the best of European cuisine whilst watching the world go by.
Address: 42 Sydney St, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 4EP
Market Restaurant Bar
Market Restaurant approaches Spanish cuisine in a creative, dynamic, and modern way. This Anglo-Spanish love affair with the diversity of Spanish food began in 2015 after its owner recovered a weathered sign from a field in Sussex and has been serving up expertly crafted tapas in the heart of Hove ever since.
Market Restaurant’s mission is to straddle the culinary divide between Spanish street food and Michelin-starred fine dining and it does it with aplomb. The nature of tapas caters to communal dining and as such, Market Restaurant caters to large groups with sharing sets and platters aplenty.
Website: market-restaurantbar.co.uk
Address: 42 Western Rd, Hove, Brighton and Hove, BN3 1JD
Tapas Revolution Brighton
Situated on North Street, Tapas Revolution has been a mainstay of the Spanish food scene for years. The restaurant’s Brighton branch is a tapas lovers’ dream come true and is the perfect place to indulge in the summery flavours of Spain on the Sussex coast.
The restaurant serves up authentic tapas-sharing dishes using the very best of locally-sourced, biodynamic ingredients and with plenty of seating available, there is no need to book ahead as walk-ins are encouraged.
Website: tapasrevolution.com/brighton
Address: 165 North St, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 1EA
