We wanted to try Mamma Mia for some months, although…read moreconscious it never appeared to be very busy when walking past. We went for dinner on Tuesday evening. Service courteous and prompt, although only another two parties were dining in at the same time. My companion and I took a while to browse the menu as there is quite a lot of choice (more than on the website), although it was unusual not to find a specials menu too. My companion had avocado & bacon salad (Insalate di Carmine) and I had white bait (Bianchetti Fritti). There was a well presented salad garnish with each; however, my white bait was missing any form of dip such as garlic mayonnaise or tartar sauce so I was very disappointed. There was also no bread povided, however, this was available to buy on the menu. My companion had Sirloin Steak (Bistecca Alla Tivoli) and I had King Prawns (Gamberoni Amalfi). As they were unusual, we shared a side order of Friarielli turnip tops cooked in olive oil with garlic, a bitter tasting dish. Vegetables of the day were few and far between, mine consisted of five limp green beans, three carrot wedges and two pieces of broccoli. We both had several fries but as with the vegetables, not enough to make a portion. We were disappointed to find the dessert menu was the kind you find in an Indian Restaurant with the frozen ice creams. My companion had profiteroles (Profiteroles Scuro) and I had apple and calvados ice cream. The ice cream was an unusual variety so a nice experience to try, however, the desserts were nothing special. I drank a large glass of house white and am pleased I did not order a bottle as it was disappointing, lacking depth and character. Unlike the other reviewers experience, we had no liquors or chocolates with the bill, just two cheap mints. There were no tea lights and I cannot comment on the toilet as I did not need to visit. I left still hungry and came home to have something to eat. Whilst not the worst meal we have had, it cannot complete with Palio or Zizzi, so I will not be visiting again through choice.

I love this restaurant, I have been many times for various reasons and have always had a great…read moredining experience. romantic meals with my partner, dinner with girl-friends, meals with parents, lunch and dinner. Although Tunbridge wells is drowning in italian restaurants I feel this one is a little bit special, there's a good choice of staters, the calamari is lovely (much better than the frozen, chewy version over at Prezzo) and there's a huge choice of main meals, all decent sized portions. The prices are average for tunbridge wells, and the childrens meal is good value with garlic bread, a main and ice cream with plenty of colouring in! (although have never seen many children in here. The little touches like chocolates when they bring the bill, a little shot of something at the end of an evening dinner (limoncello ice-cold was delicious) and tealights scattered around are added pluses. I also really like the loos.

Our stay here was a gift from my partner's work team. We had no idea it would be as magical as it…read moreturned out to be! This is like a step back in time but with all the comforts of modern day luxury. We stayed one night in a deluxe suite which was HUGE, and had the best ensuite bathroom I have ever seen. Not even the Cafe Royal in London comes close. That night we had drinks in the garden courtyard, followed by the most exquisite meal we have ever had. We LOVE our food - but this was a gastronomical experience we will never forget. It is a degustation - you will feel like you have to be rolled out of there. The portions are small but there are more than 10 courses, each one getting progressively better and more beautiful. It's expensive - save it for a special occasion. The chef is a master. Also if you get a chance, the little tea room in the village is PERFECTION. We had afternoon tea there with scones, home made strawberry jam and clotted cream. Go for a walk to wear the food coma off. The grounds are like something out of a picture book. There's a terrace on the outside of the wall for sunset viewing. If I could afford it, I would get married here. At least dreams are free.

We spent one night here in June 2019. It was amazing. We stayed in the Pevensey room. It was one…read moreof only two rooms that has access to a private spiral staircase, another room where the gate lifts up (port cullis) and partial access to a roof to overlook the grounds. Our room was very nice with an extra large bath tub, which was ve nice after traveling overnight from the U.S. the grounds had a lot of neat things to look at, and of course there was Bob the peacock and his friends. We also had dinner which was so delicious. The staff was so nice and attentive from the moment we got there until we left the following morning. I wish we could have stayed two nights, as we missed the golf course and I believe it was a croquet field but I'm not positive. I would definitely recommend this place and I would stay here again if I was ever in the area! Thanks again for such a memorable stay, and my apologies for taking so long to review your beautiful place!

This was the only restaurant in the UK that I managed to stop at during my brief stay. I know the…read moreEnglish don't have the most amazing cuisine, but I have to say it this place was incredible. The food, drinks, staff, and environment made for a fun and relaxing dinner with friends. I will be stopping in again on my next trip for sure!

Kalamari served as pure elastic bands, great jaw exercise and im sure it'll make you run laps in…read moreyour stomach. Tortilini Aurora,like most pasta filling yet doesnt quite hit the palate of flavour. Drinks were standard and the service was moderate. The location is hidden but it was a spontaneous venture for food. Cant say I'll go there again but at least I tried it, right? see, now this can be one of those monkey see monkey doesnt do, type situations. shame I had to be the first monkey.

This was the first restaurant I ever went to in Brighton when visiting friends as a poor student…read more Its really popular because its dirt cheap and poverty stricken student lay abouts can still have the experience of dining in a restaurant. They offer pizzas for £3-5 and pastas for around £6, be careful though as they make their money by charging over the odds for really bad wine so avoid ordering alcohol if possible. They do student discount and set menu which reduced the price even more. The price and the Lanes location means its a great stop off for a quite while heading out for a shop or to the beach.

I had a good day here. I went in for the afformentioned £3 lunch* and got myself a fine tasting…read morespagghetti dish with black olives and parsley. The deal stretches to a few 12" pizzas, which is impressive, and looks equally delicious. My meal was prepared and brought over promptly, and I was offered a generous dousing of black pepper and parmasan which I accepted eagerly. For £3, I was damn impressed by the quality, and I got a strong impression that heading by in the evening and paying full price would turn out even better results. The right balance of oil and garnish made for a memorable meal. Zafferelli is also a great place due to its high quality finish, with menus, chairs and even the bills presented in stylish black leather that compliments the overall style of the establishment. It also exudes italianness, which is something you just don't get with the large chains like Pizza Express and Strada. The manager sang along to the Italian music playing over the speakers, and had a passionate greeting in speedy loud Italian with one of his guests. All in all, a damn good night out who's price, well stocked menu and finishing more than warrant a subsequent return or two. *which admittedly carried a reusable service charge of 10%, but I was more than happy to pay it seeing as I actually felt as though I was getting damn good service

Nice italian restaurant in the centre of Brighton. What I liked most was the lunch offer: 1 plate…read moreof pasta/pizza + soft drink for £4.55. Good quality of the ingredients and kind service (maybe too slow). I recommend it. ITA: Buon ristorante italiano nel centro di brighton. Ottimo rapporto qualità-quantità-prezzo soprattutto per quanto riguarda l'offerta pranzo: £4.55 per un piatto di pasta a scelta o una pizza con acqua (o altri soft drink) inclusa. Ho trovato gradevole il pranzo anche perché l'atmosfera è tranquilla e il locale è ben tenuto. Raccomando questo ristorante non solo per inglesi ma anche per turisti italiani.

£13.00 for 3 courses. Good deal! Highly recommend the buffalo mozzarella salad to start, all fresh…read moreingredients-light and flavoursome perfect prior a heavier main. This venue has a fair amount of seating outside in a walled patio. Ideal on a summers day, lovely little suntrap! We had several people serving our table and they were all very friendly and there were no mistakes despite multiple handovers. We were lucky with dessert...the cake had just been baked and was still slightly warm from baking and freshly iced for us, very tasty! If I'm ever in Arundel again I would definitely return to this particular Pizza Express.

We always come here for lunch when visiting arundel after a fabulous lunch here years ago!…read more Brilliant food, very friendly and kind staff.

A reasonably priced Italian restaurant in the heart of the Lanes, serving mainly pasta, pizza and…read moresalads. We went to Piccolo's for a weekend lunch with friends. They had a £6.80 for two courses offer, with a range of starters and a choice of any pasta, salad or pizza for the main course. The exterior is a bit bland - it's easily missed (which is why presumably I've walked past it for 10 years without knowing it was here), and the interior is simply done, too - whitewashed walls, marble tables and a bit of artwork. Overall, the experience was a bit mixed. We ordered different starters, and the consensus was that those choosing a side salad had the best result - they were interesting, fresh and good value. Fiorentina potatoes were a bit dull in contrast. Pasta mains were fine but nothing special: smallish portions (though fine for me for lunch) and average quality. But for the price, in the centre of Brighton, it was good value. A plus was that they brought us tap water happily, although the 'Italian Beer' turned out to be San Miguel - which is Spanish! Two courses plus coffee or beer plus tip came to £10 each. More mixed was the service: an astonishingly surly male waiter contrasted sharply with two charming and very efficient waitresses. The kitchen staff waved us an ostentatious goodbye when we left, which was so over the top (especially as we only clapped eyes on them as we were walking out) I wasn't sure if it was meant sarcastically or genuinely. I doubt I'll rush back - there are other choices in the centre of Brighton higher on my list, but if you seeking a quick cheap lunch, then it would fit the bill.

Piccolo's is a cheap and cheerful Italian restaurant in the South Lanes. Well, I say cheerful, the…read moremanager/owner can sometimes be a bit grumpy, but the waiting staff are always friendly and efficient, though rarely Italian! You can eat in or takeaway, and the restaurant is quite large, spread over two floors. The inexpensive menu is a major draw, and often the restaurant can become quite busy and loud, despite its large size. Entrees include classic Italian pasta dishes, such as spaghetti bolognese, lasagne, tagliatelle gambaretti (prawns) and penne al tonno (which is a personal favourite of mine!). There is also a specials board, which often has seafood options listed. During the week, Piccolos do a set menu, which is a bargain at around £6.50 and entitles you to a starter (garlic bread, tricolour salad or prawn cocktail), followed by pasta or a pizza. The takeaway menu is extremely cheap, with pizzas for as little as £2.50. In the summer, I often pick up some pizzas, buy some beers and head down to the beach: a cheap and effortless summer picnic! Although Piccolo's is not the trendiest restaurant in the South Lanes and does not serve the most innovative food, it does what it does quite well- in short, you get exactly what you pay for: tasty, filling, no-frills food.

really great little place with amazing service, the servers were very attentive and friendly, the…read morefood was really good and authentic, cooked to perfection.

I'm not usually a fan of chains but I think Zizzi is one of the better ones. They choose nice spots…read morein good locations and the food is of a consistently high standard. I usually visit the Brighton one whenever my folks visit and so far, we've never had a bad or dissappointing experience. The fact they have a wood-fired oven which makes divine thin-crusted pizzas and thick, mouth-watering calzones means I usually opt for the goats cheese pizza with caramelized onions and rocket. They also serve a great selection of pasta, risotto, meat and fish dishes however, as well as the usual Italian side-dishes like salad, mozarella and tomato and dough balls. The service is great, the wine-list is reasonable and we've always left feeling full and happy. The close proximity to the beach also means we can wander home along the sea-front. What's not to love?