RestaurantsEast SussexBrightonBN1

survey result

Summary

£35
    £
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“A bustling Italian pizzeria with huge helpings of food like Mama makes” in the heart of the Lanes. “Comforting and joyous” – it provides “value-for-money pastas and pizzas and is ideal for outings with young family members”.

Summary

£33
    £
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“In the heart of Brighton’s famous Lanes, Donatello is an Italian restaurant frequented by locals, visitors and…Albion supporters”!; while on the “cheap and cheerful” side, it offers “good-quality ingredients executed with unpretentious simplicity”, and its “fun” vibe makes it a “great place for kids and adults alike”.

Summary

£38
    £
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

A “big, bustling Italian” with a “fun atmosphere” in the Lanes, “where genuine Italian staff serve huge portions of tasty pasta and pizza” – it’s an “outstanding cheap ’n’ cheerful choice” and “the kids love it, too”.

Summary

£38
    £
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

A “big, bustling Italian” with a “fun atmosphere” in the Lanes, “where genuine Italian staff serve huge portions of tasty pasta and pizza” – it’s an “outstanding cheap ’n’ cheerful choice” and “the kids love it, too”.

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Restaurant details

Yes
Highchair,Menu,Portions
Yes
70, 80, 35, 100, 18
No dress code
400

Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Always £12.95 £15.95

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£5.50 £8.00 £3.95 £5.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £15.00
Filter Coffee £4.75
Extras  
Service 12.50%
1-3 Brighton Pl, Brighton, BN1 1HJ
Opening hours
Monday11:30 am‑10:30 pm
Tuesday11:30 am‑10:30 pm
Wednesday11:30 am‑10:30 pm
Thursday11:30 am‑10:30 pm
Friday11:30 am‑10:30 pm
Saturday11:30 am‑10:30 pm
Sunday11:30 am‑10:30 pm

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