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Restaurants You Must Try in Brighton

Brighton's best tables

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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 · AUGUST 2026
01
of 10
Verified by venue4.7
ItalianModern AustralianBrighton
Editor's note

Brighton's intimate fine diner where Italian technique meets native Australian ingredients.

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

Sandringham's standout Italian — sharing plates, a curated wine list, and staff who make every occasion feel special.

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

Brighton's best-kept secret — intimate Japanese where Sandy and Jo make every table feel like family.

05
of 10
LITTLE VIETNAM 5044.8
VietnameseHampton
Editor's note

Hampton's beloved family-run Vietnamese local — fresh, warm and worth the return trip every time.

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

Hampton's most authentic Japanese kitchen — intimate, generous and genuinely transportive.

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

Brighton's finest fish bar — wild Australian seafood, changed oil daily, owners who know your name.

09
of 10
4.5
VietnameseBrighton
Editor's note

Brighton's fully gluten-free Vietnamese where Kim's hospitality is as legendary as the wagyu curry.

10
of 10
4.5
IndianHampton
Editor's note

Hampton's 30-year Indian institution — Nitin knows your name and the curries are exceptional.

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

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

Restaurants You Must Try in Brighton · The Curator