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Food for Friends, Brighton, East Sussex

Food for Friends

4.4
4.4
3883 Reviews
£25 and under
Vegetarian / Vegan

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Vegan-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
Food for Friends is nestled in the beautiful and historic South Lanes, just 2 minutes from the sea. The restaurant specialises in tasty, simple vegetarian dishes using fresh and local produce. The restaurant has secured a place in The Good Food Guide 2016 and also won the Brighton and Hove Foodie Awards 2012.



The restaurant caters for people with special dietary needs, there are vegan and gluten-free options for many dishes on the menu, as well as freshly baked vegan and gluten-free breads, cakes and scones every day.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Vegetarian / Vegan, Organic, Global, International
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01273 202310
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Tomas Kowalski
  • Catering
    Food For Friends can bring our gourmet foods and menus to your event, large or small from an intimate dinner to a large wedding feast. We use organic produce as much as possible and all of our foods are GMO free. We can look after all your catering needs from service staff, crockery, cutlery, glasses to tables, chairs and kitchen equipment, even a cocktail bar person.<br />To discuss your requirements and prices please contact us.
  • Private party facilities
    Large group facility available for up to 22 guests.

What 3,883 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Brighton

    Best Service

  • Brighton

    Innovative

  • Brighton

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Brighton

    Healthy

  • Brighton

    Neighborhood gem

  • Brighton

    Great for fine wines

  • Brighton

    Romantic

  • Brighton

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Brighton

    Most Booked

  • Brighton

    Best Service

  • Brighton

    Innovative

  • Brighton

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Brighton

    Healthy

  • Brighton

    Neighborhood gem

  • Brighton

    Great for fine wines

  • Brighton

    Romantic

  • Brighton

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Brighton

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Food for Friends in Brighton is a delightful vegetarian haven known for its vibrant, beautifully presented dishes and "delicious" vegan options. With a cozy atmosphere and friendly staff, it offers a memorable dining experience. Although occasionally some dishes miss the mark, it remains a "fabulous" choice for those seeking flavorful vegetarian cuisine.

3,883 Reviews
  1. Claire

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent! Our server was brilliant and the good was fab. I had pumpkin linguine. Would strongly recommend the cauliflower wings.

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  2. Michael

    Brighton

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Assessing as a carnivore and visiting with vegan family members. the food was very tasty and well presented. We were given our own snug little booth with a nice street view. The staff were welcoming and polite.

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  3. Jo

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious, and beautifully presentd. Good choice of wine by the glass too.

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  4. Fran

    West Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this restaurant and eat here whenever I’m in Brighton

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  5. Michelle

    Brighton

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was amazing. Service was a little slow, so took some time to order even a drink. Sad to see how tatty the chairs were - stained and the one I sat on needed a new cushion, they really need to invest some money here in cleaning and upkeep. Atmosphere always great. The only thing I would say is that I had booked and asked for a window seat, yet people who had arrived just beforehand had been sat there and this was a little disappointing (may relate to the service, as seemed only one person until around 1pm)

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  6. Rosie

    Hampshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food in a lovely setting. Service was excellent

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  7. David

    London

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely restaurant. Elegant decor. Gorgeous vegetarian food. Love it.

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  8. Jason

    East Sussex

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Really disappointed !! The 3 waitresses we had come to the table were very friendly but the service was really quite slow. The venue was quite cold. The vegan burger was very dry, also the roll which was seemingly stale. The chips had too much salt on them. The cauliflower wings were very hard, they were deep fried and quite oily and tasteless. We did find it was quite expensive also for the amount of food bought to the table.

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  9. Lottaya

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience eating at Food for Friends. Lovely staff and the food was great. I enjoyed my started and dessert the most. The pineapple tart Tatin and the sticky toffee pudding is a must try!

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  10. Tejal

    London

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Despite a few dishes being unavailable, the food and service was great

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FAQs

Food for Friends is rated 4.4 stars by 3883 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Food for Friends

17 - 18 Prince Albert Street, The Lanes, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1HF

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Vegetarian / Vegan, Organic, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Lanes Car Park within 50m <br />http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/index.cfm?request=c1000706
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tomas Kowalski
  • Entertainment
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
  • Phone number
    01273 202310
  • Catering
    Food For Friends can bring our gourmet foods and menus to your event, large or small from an intimate dinner to a large wedding feast. We use organic produce as much as possible and all of our foods are GMO free. We can look after all your catering needs from service staff, crockery, cutlery, glasses to tables, chairs and kitchen equipment, even a cocktail bar person.<br />To discuss your requirements and prices please contact us.
  • Private party facilities
    Large group facility available for up to 22 guests.
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