Best Seasonal Restaurants in Stanmer

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BrightonHaywards HeathHenfield

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BrightonFulkingHaywards HeathHoveLewes

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10 restaurants available nearby

1. IL Bistro

4.5

Awesome(353)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Brighton

Booked 4 times today

In 1976 Michael Garman returned to Brighton and opened IL Bistroafter being inspired by the Italian and French culture and cuisineduring his travels to the Provence and the western coast of Italy.His goal was to open Brighton’s first Mediterranean steakhouse.For the first time, Brightonians were able to order fresh pasta,arancini, dry aged beef, tiramisu and negronis.49 years later and now being operated by Michael's son Abe,IL Bistro still stands by the same principles, using local suppliersand produce, fresh ingredients and the best available dryaged British beef. The restaurant is situated in an 18th centuryfisherman’s cottage which we find rather fitting after Michaelspent years in Portofino, Livorno and Saint-Tropez, Europe’smost famous fishing villages.Booking info:We ask for a £10 per person deposit which gets deducted from your final bill.One of our team will be in touch to take your deposit, bookings will only be confirmed once the deposit is paid

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2. The Ivy in the Lanes

4.6

Exceptional(16630)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Brighton

Booked 106 times today

Airy, art-filled restaurant offering an all-day dining menu plus champagne & bespoke cocktails.

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3. The Little Fish Market

4.8

Exceptional(27)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Fish • Hove

Booked 3 times today

Located in the heart of Brighton, The Little Fish Market is a renowned seafood restaurant known for its fresh, seasonal offerings and warm ambiance. The menu features a delightful range of meticulously prepared fish and shellfish, sourced locally to ensure top quality and sustainability. The restaurant’s inviting atmosphere complements its creative, flavourful dishes, offering a refined yet relaxed dining experience. With attentive service and a thoughtfully selected wine list, The Little Fish Market is a must-visit for seafood lovers and anyone seeking an exceptional meal.

4. Grain & Grill

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2.0

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$$$$Price: Moderate

• Grill • Brighton

Booked 1 time today

All Day Dining At Grain & GrillGrain & Grill welcomes you in for amazing food and refreshing drinks throughout the day. From light lunches to divine dinners, there’s something to suit all tastes. Our skilled and detail-oriented chefs have crafted their menus using fresh, seasonal ingredients from local suppliers.

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5. Novellino Brighton

4.5

Awesome(92)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Kosher • Brighton

Booked 1 time today

A home of modern Sephardic cooking, our menus blend the culinary cultures of a French Bistro and the Tel Aviv food scene to create a fresh approach to Jewish cooking. Whether you want a drink, a snack, or a meal, you’ll find a fresh, delicious experience at Novellino. Our seasonal menus also offers a range of delicious vegetarian and vegan options.

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6. The Set Restaurant

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$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• International • Brighton

We serve 1 menu using the finest ingredients and cook food we love eating with lots of big flavours, fat, fire and umami along the way. Most of our dishes are inspired from travel, childhood and takeaways. We choose flavour, technique and simplicity over pretty over complicated plates.We’re not a fine dining restaurant and play music to follow the dining experience.Working with the best British and International micro-seasonal ingredients, heritage slow grown vegetable and fruits, sustainable seafood, native rare breed meats and fine food specialists.

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7. Bistro du Vin Brighton

4.1

Excellent(167)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Brighton

Our Brighton restaurant is inspired by French home-style cooking with earthy dishes, and slow-cooked foods, some served up hearty style and some designed on the plate so beautifully, this Bistro du Vin's menu is full of flavour.At our bistro restaurant in Brighton we serve up fresh and seasonal produce that complement each other well. Our à la carte dining is in an unpretentious, warm and inviting setting. Our service is knowledgeable and helpful, we're happy to explain the dishes, the ingredients, and how our talented Chefs put them together. Our Sommelier is also ready to recommend the perfect wine and discuss the benefits of choosing a particular wine with a particular dish. The decor has natural daylight, restored fireplaces, beautiful art on the walls, soft lighting and comfortable chairs. Bistro du Vin offers you a treat for all the senses.

8. Fork Lewes

4.6

Exceptional(119)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• British • Lewes

Booked 4 times today

Fork is a neighbourhood restaurant in Lewes serving modern British cooking.Our constantly changing, seasonal menus reflect our support for local farmers and artisan producers. Our meat, vegetables, fruit and cheeses come from small local farms; our fish is fresh off the boat at Newhaven

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9. The Fig Tree Restaurant- Hurstpierpoint

4.9

Exceptional(821)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• English • Haywards Heath

Booked 6 times today

Found in the heart of Hurstpierpoint, the picturesque village nestled closely to the rolling hills of the South Downs National Park, The Fig Tree is an elegant dining venue offering fresh and seasonal dishes.Tempt your tastebuds and indulge with our ever-changing tasting menu. Offering seasonal dishes made with the finest local produce, it’s time to tempt your tastebuds.

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10. The Shepherd & Dog

4.4

Awesome(1280)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Fulking

Booked 15 times today

The Shepherd & Dog has maintained all the traditions you would expect in a country pub but with an unrivalled view in an outstanding setting at the bottom of Devils Dyke. The fabulous Sunday Roast is on offer from noon, serving all the way to the last booking at 5.30PM. Locally sourced, seasonal food menus showcasing the best of the local area. We have received BRAVO restaurant awards in the top pubs category, year after year.All craft beers are local, exclusive or unusual in some way - no run of the mill here!We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Michael
London •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
We enjoyed our night at il bistro, the overall experience delivered as we expected it to. It had a nice atmosphere, friendly and attentive service and a reasonably wide menu. Food was good. Would return.
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IL BistroPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Brighton
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4.5
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OpenTable Diner
Hertfordshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Came here with my wife for my birthday, was greeted with such celebration and welcome, the whole experience and meal was fantastic, even brought me a birthday dessert, I will absolutely be coming back here!
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The Ivy in the LanesPrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Brighton
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4.6
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David
Brighton •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 28, 2025
Fabulous food, wonderfully prepared with exceptional service. They do however charge an extra £20pp for the ‘main course’ which I found slightly odd on a tasting menu. Maybe this should be more explicit on the website. Nonetheless we had a fantastic time!
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The Little Fish MarketPrice: Very Expensive• Fish• Hove
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4.8
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Paul
London •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 23, 2025
Great food (sunday roast) and service, highly recommended
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Novellino BrightonPrice: Moderate• Kosher• Brighton
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4.5

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