RestaurantsEast SussexBrightonBN1

survey result

Summary

£46
   ££
3
Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Nothing but praise this year for this “cosy, romantic” French bistro in the Lanes. The “solid menu with some very interesting specials” is “done to a high but far from pretentious standard” and “staff are all most attentive” too. Add in the “very reasonable prices” and it might just be “the best ‘proper’ French restaurant in Brighton” (and one visiting Londoner opines “200% better than its near-ish neighbour Bistro du Vin)”.

Summary

£43
    £
3
Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

With a “uniquely buzzing atmosphere” befitting its Lanes location, this little bistro has a winning line in “classic French cooking that’s beautifully executed” and “good quality for the price” as well; the “simple steak frites and fish soup are a must”, and fans are “always interested to see what cheeses are chalked up on the board”.

Summary

£43
    £
3
Good
4
Very Good
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This “sound French bistro” in Brighton’s Lanes serves “lovely food”, although the “closely packed tables” can leave you vulnerable to “loud neighbours”.

Summary

£42
    £
3
Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This “buzzing little restaurant” in the Brighton Lanes offers a “fresh and interesting take on classic French cuisine”, along with “great cheese and charcuterie boards”.

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70 Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AE

Restaurant details

Highchair,Menu
No dress code

Petit Pois Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of Petit Pois Restaurant in BN1, Brighton by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of Petit Pois restaurant.
Ian R
Lovely little restaurant with a wonderful a...
Reviewed 6 months, 17 days ago

"Lovely little restaurant with a wonderful atmosphere and excellent staff. Unfortunately, on this visit, my wife’s pork chop was burnt but the staff were amazing and deducted this from the bill as well as giving my wife a free dessert. This did not overly detract from the evening as all the other food was fantastic but does explain my lower score on the food rating."

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Prices

Traditional European menu

Main Pudding
£15.30 £11.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £25.00
Filter Coffee £2.80
Extras  
Service 10.00%
70 Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AE
Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm
TuesdayCLOSED
WednesdayCLOSED
Thursday12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm
Friday12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm
Saturday12 pm‑10 pm
Sunday12 pm‑10 pm

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