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Brighton Italian - which Harden's reporters hail as providing “simple and delicious rustic food” - branches out with a second site in Hove.

survey result

Summary

£59
   ££
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Love this relaxed and cool Italian place”, declare fans of Italian-Australian former lawyer David Toscano’s “simple and tasty” operation that started out in Vine Street (RIP) but is “really hitting form” in Hove (and now London’s Fitzrovia). There’s a “very short menu, so some diners worry they won’t find anything they want – but there’s no need to worry, as it’s all delicious” – and even more “fun sitting at the counter”.

Summary

£56
   ££
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Italian-Australian ex-lawyer David Toscano’s “great take on Italian food” with “super sharing plates” has won a legion of admirers, including Marina O’Loughlin of the Sunday Times. Popularity (and Covid) meant he outgrew his original tiny site in Brighton’s Vine Street, but the newer Hove venue “has really upped its game”. A London spinoff opened in Fitzrovia in May 2021.

Summary

£50
   ££
4
Very Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Brighton & Hove’s top Italian” – David Toscano’s larger (35-seat) Hove spin-off is in a similar vein to his Brighton original, but generates a shade more enthusiasm. “Inventive and delicious dishes on an Italian theme are made from local produce” and are matched with some good wines.

Summary

£50
   ££
4
Very Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Brighton & Hove’s top Italian” – David Toscano’s larger (35-seat) Hove spin-off is in a similar vein to his Brighton original, but generates a shade more enthusiasm. “Inventive and delicious dishes on an Italian theme are made from local produce” and are matched with some good wines.

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Cin Cin Hove Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of Cin Cin Hove Restaurant in BN3, Brighton by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of Cin Cin Hove restaurant.
Mark R
For years, our favourite Italian in Brighto...
Reviewed 10 months, 14 days ago

"For years, our favourite Italian in Brighton. Still holding its position... just."

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Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Lunch £18.00 £22.00
  Cost Availability Courses
Menu1 48.00 Always available 5

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Pudding
£9.50 £20.00 £8.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £29.00
Filter Coffee £3.50
Extras  
Bread £4.00
Service 12.50%
60 Western Road, Brighton, BN3 1JD
Opening hours
MondayCLOSED
Tuesday12:30 pm‑11:30 pm
Wednesday12:30 pm‑11:30 pm
Thursday12:30 pm‑11:30 pm
Friday12:30 pm‑11:30 pm
Saturday12:30 pm‑11:30 pm
SundayCLOSED

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