Harden's survey result
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”.
Summary
This “iconic vegetarian”, founded 25 years ago, is “still the best veggie restaurant in the country” – its “extraordinary”, “original and inventive” global-fusion cooking being “worth a special trip to Brighton”, even for omnivores. Top Tip: “afternoon tea of savoury buns, muffins, sweet cakes and scones – all stunningly presented and described in extravagant tongue-in-cheek detail – tastes as good as it looks!”
For 31 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
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £35.00 |  |
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| Lunch | £35.00 | |
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| Dinner | £35.00 | |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £10.00 | £16.90 | £7.95 | £9.95 |
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| Wine per bottle | £26.75 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.85 |
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| Service | 12.50% |
Restaurant details
Terre à Terre Restaurant Diner Reviews
"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."
"It is many years since we last visited Terre a Terre. It has lived in our memories as a real favourite. But on returning we were disappointed. The flavours seemed bland rather than punchy. The textures were less exciting than we recalled. It would be good to think that the restaurant can find its mojo again. Even the service seemed less friendly."
"Flavours bursting out everywhere"
71 East St, Brighton, BN1 1HQ
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
