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    VIP Very Italian Pizza

    4.4 (47 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Pizza and salad

    Wanted some Italian food tonight and our hotel concierge recommended this place. It gives off a homey, family run vibe and the decor/Italian foods around the main dining area set the mood. The menu is so extensive it was hard to choose what to order. We tried the capricciosa pizza (all are neopolitan style) and it was one of the best we've had. We also had a delicious salad and some meatballs with marinara which were all delicious. All of the ingredients were clearly homemade. Then, for dessert, we had a chocolaty pistachio tort with vanilla gelato which was one of the best desserts I've ever had. The servers were all super pleasant and helpful as well :)

    Grab some snacks if you are in a hurry.
    Elisabeth N.

    I was just here for a light meal and a beer. Location is good but its a bit tight if the restaurant is full. So, if you prefer to sit in private, this might not be the dining option for you. We had some pizza and bruschetta. It all tasted good. The pizza was a lot of dough though, I would have preferred a bit more topping. But the crust and all tasted really good despite lack of topping. They have Peroni on tap if you prefer a real Italian beer as well. Looked like busy place so if you are going for dinner I would recommend to book a head a couple of days prior to your visit. It felt as if a part of a big chain so therefore I give it 3 outta 5. Nothing wrong, just felt a bit non-personal vibe.

    Owen M.

    A small but welcoming restaurant in Brighton. Looking in from the outside it does look small but on entering you are greeted by friendly staff who quickly take orders and then come back with the drinks and then food. The food for the money provides great value and the taste is lovely will def be going back

    Darren G.

    Really enjoyed my visit came here with a works meal. Have been before on a busy night and waited ages for my food.... BUT today was brilliant. Food was amazing very good home made pizza. Staff were lovely and very attentive. Only drawback if you sit downstairs mind ur head on the stairs

    Seafood special, spicy and amazingly delicious.
    Tom C.

    So last night was my third visit to VIP in two weeks. I simply cannot get enough of the pizza here, chewy delicious bread with absolutely delicious homemade toppings... SO GOOD! I really cannot recommend this place highly enough, if an Italian restaurant is packed full of Italians, then you know you're in the right place.

    Osayd A.

    This is probably one of the best places to eat authentic Italian pizza in town. The prices are very decent given the large size of the pizza and the heavenly taste.

    Chicken with mushrooms

    AMAZING. INCREDIBLE. DIVINE. ABSOLUTELY BLOODY DELICIOUS!!!! Sorry about that, I just wanted to ensure I get across just how good VIP Pizza is! I have been wanting to go here for a while, having seen brilliant reviews on Yelp and have also heard a lot just by word of mouth! There are a lot of Italian restaurants in Brighton, and to be honest with you, they are all just a bit 'meh'... Nothing outstanding, nothing really that great. Until now. I don't really feel that I can properly articulate how fantastic the food was. Real, authentic Italian grub. VIP have their own farm in Italy, and all their food and ingredients are sourced from there. They make their own dough, bread and buffalo mozzerella, as well as providing a wide selection of cured meats. I've never been to a Pizzeria where the dough is just as good as the topping! I could honestly eat that stuff ALL day. I will 100% be going there again. It's a 'must try' from me!

    Aperol spritz pre dinner
    Emma D.

    I can't fault this place, not one bit! One of my favourite restaurants hands down. Such amazing food, very reasonably priced and authentic. We often get two courses each and a drink each for about £30! You can't go wrong whether you order a pasta dish or pizza. Bruschetta is a winner for starters. Come hungry as the portions are huge! Rum baba dessert is a must too, so much rum oozing out of it! There is often a long queue even at more off peak times as its open all day, so book in advance if you can.

    Julia P.

    Fab pizza place ticket away near the pier. Obviously popular as we're got there early and it was busy even then. Loved all the groceries displayed on the shelves and above the counter - gives it a very authentic Italian feel. My kids wanted starter and then pizzas but looking around I thought they'd struggle to even finish a pizza! Nice thin base, great toppings and I was delighted to find Aperol Spritz on the menu! Oh and I was right about the pizzas - we needed a doggy bag to take home what we couldn't finish! Will be back!

    VIP TAVOLA DI AFFETTATI
    Dwaipayan A.

    This is a great Italian place for pizzas, pastas, antipasta, and authentic Italian desserts. Be adventurous and try out the VIP pizza. Also try the Affettata pizza if you are having a hankering for something much more sophisticated than pepperoni pizza. The liguini di mare is one of the best seafood pasta I have had in the UK. Not to forget desserts, tiramisu aside which is brilliant, try out the baba rum. Baba rum is not easily available in Italian restaurants in UK. Overall, a visit to this restaurant will leave you wanting for more. Kudos to the owners and managers for doing such a great job in serving authentic Italian without compromise.

    Unfortunately at the end of VIP meat platter. Mix of affettati and buffalo mozzarella in a bed of rocket and slice of bread.

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    Really great pizza and a cozy atmosphere. This meal was such a treat after a long day of touring!

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    8 years ago

    Great unique pizza! Outstanding vibe and service! The cannelloni with ricotta and spinachi with Scamorza (smoked mozzarella) was fabulous.

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    An authentic experience. the food was fantastic and the staff friendly and engaging!! The tagliatelle Montana was superb.

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    “I had the Ravioli with meat sauce and I tried 2 pizzas - the Margarita & Diavola.”

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    Buon Appetito - Not impressed with the amount of blackened ash which clearly shows the oven hasn't been cleaned for a while

    Buon Appetito

    4.7(9 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    I am giving this place 3 stars as was not impressed by how much old ash was on the bottom of my…read morepizza or by the crumbling mussel shells. Saying that, it was a good deal, any pasta or pizza for £3 plus £2.50 for a cheeky glass of wine (though disappointed with the amount of wine - maybe they should have put it into a smaller glass to make it look like more! It was a nice wine). On the bonus side, as well as being good value, they have friendly staff, and I was served my pizza really quickly. While there, a number of big groups came in and so it is clearly popular locally and the pizza (apart from the underneath) was tasty. Didn't really get the 'family' feel to it, which it proclaims on the outside. Overall, would recommend, particularly for a cheap lunch but they should definitely clean their oven!

    Amazing! I love this place :) This has to be one of my…read morefavorite restaurants in Brighton & Hove! The food is delicious, the service fantastic and the prices great value! what more could you ask for?.........Well how about incredibly funny and happy go lucky staff that aim to keep you smiling throughout your meal and make you feel special? well Buon Appetito offers all that and much more.... Get yourself over to this restaurant if you haven't already and enjoy what quite simply is a great family run little Italian restaurant and a place where you can celebrate those happy occasions and ensure they are remembered. Buon Appetito!!!!

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