Harden's survey result
Summary
“Flavours bursting out everywhere” characterise the “great range of veggie food” (“Wow! I didn’t know meat-free food could taste this great!”) at this “very-Brighton-in-ambience” legend in The Lanes – according to many, “still the best vegetarian in the UK”. Quibbles this year included “a menu that seemed less extensive than it used to be and service that was a little erratic”. On most accounts, though, it’s “simply the best” and “a must on any trip to Brighton (and we are not vegetarians… we just love the high quality and imaginative food!”). Top Menu Tip – “afternoon tea here is different and delicious, with a great variety of vegetarian savoury and sweet items”.
Summary
“Still the best vegetarian after all these years” – this epic Lanes destination remains many reporters’ nomination as top veggie in the country. “The menu is creative and full of wonderful descriptions” (“not a nut roast in sight!”) and delivers “complex” cuisine, whose “unusual and amazing tastes are definitely a gastronomic experience for vegetarians, and meat eaters are wowed too!”.
Summary
“Who needs meat?” – This Lanes icon is “still the finest veggie around”: indisputably “the best in Brighton” and many reporters feel “unquestionably the best veggie in Britain” too. Its “adventurous and fun menu” (“some absolute stormers!”) is reliably “exciting” and “has every angle covered if your tendencies splash over into the domains of veganism or gluten free diets, plus a good worldwide selection of organic wines (red and white) along with some pretty unusual sparkling ones”. “Definitely well worth a visit even if you are a dedicated carnivore”.
Summary
“Who needs meat?” – This Lanes icon is “still the finest veggie around”: indisputably “the best in Brighton” and many reporters feel “unquestionably the best veggie in Britain” too. Its “adventurous and fun menu” (“some absolute stormers!”) is reliably “exciting” and “has every angle covered if your tendencies splash over into the domains of veganism or gluten free diets, plus a good worldwide selection of organic wines (red and white) along with some pretty unusual sparkling ones”. “Definitely well worth a visit even if you are a dedicated carnivore”.
For 32 years we've been curating reviews of the UK's most notable restaurant. In a typical year, diners submit over 50,000 reviews to create the most authoritative restaurant guide in the UK. Each year, the guide is re-written from scratch based on this survey (although for the 2021 edition, reviews are little changed from 2020 as no survey could run for that year).
Have you eaten at Terre à Terre?
Owner's description
Terre à Terre, Brighton's iconic acclaimed restaurant where vegetarianism is more about indulgence than abstinence. Situated in the historic lanes,Terre à Terre has been feeding its loyal customers and international visitors for over 23 years. Eating with us will stimulate your mind as well as your taste buds and we believe it will change the way you view vegetarian cuisine forever.
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £31.75 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.50 |
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| Service | 10.00% |
Restaurant details
Terre à Terre Restaurant Diner Reviews
"A second visit after several years and we had good memories of our meal then but this time we were less than impressed. For a start the Fresh and fabulous focaccia did not impress, not as good as the the one I bodge up at home. Whether we chose wrongly or not most dishes seem bulked up by various spiralised concoctions which appeared more than very once and very similar. A often the named ingredient made a very small appearance and had to be searched for, none really looked as inviting as the pictures on their web site. At the end I had some very poorly executed churos very heavy and crudely made compared to any we have ever had in Spain. Perhaps not as good as it used to be, overall we will not be returning."
"Terre a Terre used to be a trail blazer of vegetarian and vegan cooking, and whilst the dining world has moved on Terre a Terre has not. My Korean Fried Cauliflower was greasy and pretty tasteless and the Rosti Revisited was not the crispy fried potato promised on the menu but flabby and under seasoned. The front of house were polite and friendly in trying to keep us happy whilst an apparent car crash was happening in the kitchen. it took 3 hours for 3 courses with nearly an hour wait for starters. The venue has not been refurbished since I first went there in 2011 and is looking rather tired. "
"A disappointment. My wife and I went here several times a dozen or so years ago and thought it excellent. Compared to the standards we were expecting (the food would have been fine in most vegetarian restaurants with lower aspirations) this time the main courses were stodgy (dahl-centred Indian platter) or with an ultimately flat flavour that did not last past the first few mouthfuls (mushroom-based stack) - having eaten our main courses we both felt we should have ordered each-others - more a comment on the uninspired nature of the cooking than anything else."
71 East St, Brighton, BN1 1HQ
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑5 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑5 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑5 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm |
