Food for Friends

Truly brilliant restaurant in a pretty venue in Brighton with really friendly staff. Food was all delicious and perfectly cooked, the pumpkin pasta was creamy and super tasty, and the tofu and aubergine to start along with the bread were all beautifully cooked & plated - I don’t think I could complain even if I tried. I’m not normally a dessert person, but actually the pineapple tart was very tasty - and it was interesting in that the acidity of the pineapple was a focus in a sense and wasn’t just deliberately drowned out with sugar, which I liked. I would strongly recommend to anyone wanting a slightly more upscale restaurant in Brighton.

My teacher told me about this vegetarian restaurant and recommended it to me many times! I’m so happy I finally got to try it because it was really a pleasant discovery! Me and my friends chose four different small plates to share and the food was really nice. I was the only one among us to be a vegetarian but all of us enjoyed these delicious dishes. I’m definitely going to come back!

This was a delicious restaurant that my partner and I tried on a whim when we were visiting Brighton for the Solstice. I would say that the biggest indicator for me that I would probably enjoy the food is that I peeked at the table next to me, where someone had ordered a portobello burger. I don't particularly enjoy portobello burgers, but this one looked so good that I was somewhat wistful about not ordering it. This restaurant's menu stated something about the restaurant wanting the vegetable to stand on their own, and I think that worked really well for what I considered the standout dish, which was the carrot-and-squash soup. It was light, filling, and just sweet enough to trigger my taste buds without being too sweet, which is an issue I find with a lot of squash/apple/carrot soups. The other standout was actually the harissa aioli that came with the fries; it was subtly smoky, to be sure, but something else about it really grabbed me. The fries were good, don't get me wrong, but I would slather that aioli on anything (and we ended up scraping the rest of it out of the cup with our side bread). The warm beetroot salad was delicious as well. I thought that the prices were reasonable, but I do think if you are particularly price conscious visiting with someone else and sharing two or three small plates would make the pricing more palatable. We ended up getting our own bowls of soup and then sharing the fries and the salad, plus drinks for both of us (the drink pictured in this review was my partner's, and though I sipped it, I don't think that I can give a fair review of it here). Anyway, this food left us feeling full, but in a light way, and I thought that the light touch on the preparation did in fact let the stars of the show, the vegetables, stand out all the more.

Very nice food with many gluten free and vegan options. Sweetcorn ribs and tofu were great. Potatoes were a bit disappointing - without a sauce they didn’t have much taste. It’s quite pricey for the amount of food you get. The service was nice and friendly.

Food for Friends in Brighton's Lanes is a vegetarian haven that delights both herbivores and carnivores alike. With a menu that artfully combines global flavors and seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, dishes like the celeriac Wellington and crispy tofu showcase creativity and depth. The warm, inviting atmosphere and attentive service make it a perfect spot for a leisurely meal.

My friend and I stumbled across this restaurant on a girlie weekend away and were planning to just grab a cocktail but on seeing a dish of loveliness appear from the kitchen we decided we might just have to have to indulge in a snack too. On enquiring as to what the dish was, we surprisingly found d ourselves ordering the cauliflower wings and mushroom bruschetta. It was at the point of looking at the menu we realised it was a vegetarian restaurant. Having seen the food coming out we were not put off by this (I add that neither of us can be described as anything remotely close to a vegetarian). We both agreed the two light bites we ordered were out of this world and the service was amazing too, very relaxed and friendly waitress which was really nice. Well worth a stop if you’re in Brighton whether you are vegetarian or not, genuinely do not think you’d be disappointed. Everything was so aesthetically pleasing and tasted as good as it looked!

The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, and the staff was friendly and attentive. Even non-vegetarians would enjoy the food here because everything was so well-prepared. If you’re looking for a great vegetarian restaurant, I highly recommend Food for Friends. I’ll definitely be coming back!

Nothing short of outstanding. The service was swift, friendly and engaging. Then came the absolutely delicious food. I've been a vegetarian for 30 years and I can honestly say, I've been spoilt by this experience, vegetarian food in a pub will never be good enough now! Our starters were so good I forgot to take 'photos. The main and puddings were divine. There were three of us eating, the only thing we didn't agree with was the added gratuity. We would have definitely left a tip, but didn't see it was discretionary, I see the replies about this from the restaurant on other reviews, that it is stated on the menu, but we were too busy choosing food to notice. Other than that, we would most definitely return and highly recommend to anyone, vegetarian or not.