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Restaurants You Must Try in Brighton

Brighton's best tables

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The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from the reviews we track
10 spotsUpdated May 2026
The Lowdown · Curator's note

Bottarga's fine dining finesse, Ro Brighton's hidden sashimi, Baia Di Vino's Italian seafood, the bayside restaurants worth the trip.

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The Ten · Ranked

RANKED
01
of 10
Verified by venue4.7
ItalianModern AustralianBrighton
Editor's note

Brighton's celebrated tasting-menu restaurant pairing Italian technique with native Australian ingredients.

02
of 10
BAIA DI VINO4.7
ItalianMediterraneanSandringham
Editor's note

Sandringham's beachside favourite for share plates, standout pasta and a genuinely well-curated wine list.

03
of 10
RO BRIGHTON4.8
JapaneseBrighton
Editor's note

Brighton's family-run Japanese gem — Sandy and Jo's cosy BYO spot loved for pork belly bao and sashimi.

05
of 10
LITTLE VIETNAM 5044.8
VietnameseHampton
Editor's note

Hampton's decade-strong family-run Vietnamese local — fresh pho, generous portions and a welcome that feels like home.

06
of 10
TOKYO KATSU4.8
JapaneseHampton
Editor's note

Hampton's cosy Japanese kitchen turning out generous, genuinely authentic katsu, ramen and sashimi.

07
of 10
CAPTAIN & CO FISH BAR4.8
Modern AustralianBrighton
Editor's note

A Brighton fish bar built on wild Australian seafood, daily-changed frying oil, and owners who greet regulars by name.

09
of 10
4.5
VietnameseBrighton
Editor's note

Brighton's gluten-free Vietnamese kitchen — wagyu beef curry and Kim's warmth bring regulars back.

10
of 10
4.5
IndianHampton
Editor's note

Hampton's 30-year Indian institution, where owner Nitin greets regulars by name.

The Curator
The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from the reviews we track

The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from the reviews we track.

Restaurants You Must Try in Brighton · The Curator