Luke's reviews
Review of Zizzi
17 Apr 08, 15:50
Great food, Great Price 
It is not an easy task to maintain impeccable standards and uniformity of taste across a chain of over two hundred outlets, yet that is just the distinction that the Zizzi has achieved. Their restaurants, serve authentic Italian food at reasonable prices, in a warm and friendly ambience.
This Zizzi offers all the usual great food, but with added individual Brighton atmosphere!
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Review of Wagamama
17 Apr 08, 15:37
Fresh, New, Different way of eating.
The restaurants are modelled on traditional Japanese ramen bars that have been popular for hundreds of years - ramen are Japanese style noodles, served in a meat-based broth, topped with pork, dried seaweed or even corn. Chilli beef ramen, made of noodles in a spicy pork and chicken soup topped with a marinated and grilled sirloin steak and fresh vegetables, is hearty and satisfying.
Although modeled on this, this place is totally modern, and with this, lacks some personality.
However, it is a no fuss... get in, eat, and get out restaurant. Great for lunch, but it's "quickness" may not be everyones idea of a nice relaxing dinner! Also, you never know who may come and plonk themseves on the same table as you.
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Review of Tootsies
17 Apr 08, 15:33
Modern, Clean, Fresh... and Famous for their burgers!
A bright, airy and modern ambiance with a lot of woodwork, black and white posters and bare brick walls, help recognise the typical retro American restaurant. Smartly dressed and friendly staff complement the setting.
Their menu offers customers imaginative and well-presented dishes - expect to find starters such as classic chicken wings with a choice of teriyaki glaze or Tootsies best selling Frank's hot sauce. The fresh Mediterranean platter with red pepper humous, olives, feta cheese, turtle bean salsa and flat bread is worth trying!
PLEASE bring back the satay chicken burger!!
Only bad point: Sometimes service can ber VERY slow.
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Review of Strada
17 Apr 08, 15:30
The best choice for food at Brighton Marina!
Strada describes itself as 'a group of stylish, contemporary Italian restaurants, serving good quality, simple and freshly prepared dishes'. The statement sums up what this chain of sixty plus restaurants offers to people looking for Italian food.
Though Strada has grown into a fair sized chain - it retains the feel of being a local neighbourhood Italian restaurant. The menu includes pastas, risottos, grilled meat, and fish dishes, but they are best known for their pizzas.
This particular Strada is simply lovely. casual dining at it's best, and for dinner, definatley my favorite choice at Brighton Marina.
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Review of Pizza Express Restaurants
17 Apr 08, 15:06
One of the better Pizza Express'
Pizza Express remains a hugely popular bedrock of casual eating. Its popularity is testimony to the fact that across the country, they have restaurants where you will always be guaranteed a good nosh, with children's tastes being well catered for. and AMAZING desserts (Thats if you have room!)
The Lewes Pizza Express is def one of my favorites, especially now "Si" (Another pizza place) seems to have vanished. This Pizza Express shines above the others in terms of atmosphere, class and warmth.
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Review of Pinocchio
17 Apr 08, 14:57
Unbelievable Value!
Pinnochio is a very popular, reasonably priced Italian restaurant, which is fantasic for a pre-theatre meal as it's just round the corner from the Theatre Royal, Brighton.
They offer some extremely good deals, I'm pretty sure I have eaten there before and a two course lunch was only £5!
A true competitor for Donatello's, and food and value!
Good Points: Price, service.
Bad Points: VERY busy.. but not somewhere you can really "book"
If your passing, and your hungry and dont want a full on fancy meal... pop in.
Great, no frills food.
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Review of Kambi's Restaurant
17 Apr 08, 14:50
Never Judge A Book By It's Cover!
Never judge a restaurant by its exterior - most of us have been had too often that way, and Kambi is no exception.
There are some areas of Brighton that have taken a dip for the worse during the course of the new developments and Western Road is certainly one of them.
From the outside this may look like a kebab take-away, and yes it is... but it's also quite a bizzare little restaurant inside...
A great lebaneese, family run "shack" with a great atmosphere!
Cheap food, paper table cloths, but something TOTALLY different, and REAL.
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Review of Ha! Ha! Bar & Canteen
17 Apr 08, 14:46
Great Atmosphere, Great for a quick lunch bite!
Ha! Ha! Bar and Canteen presents diners with tasty fare in informal and comfortable surroundings. Their food is prepared using high quality, seasonal produce with a focus on sourcing British ingredients.... and it's YUMMY!
Good points: One of the best Ha Ha's... real great Brightonia atmosphere.
Bad Points: can get busy in the evenings, and rather loud!
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Review of Cafe Rouge
17 Apr 08, 14:26
One of my favorite Cafe Rouge's
Café Rouge has around one hundred branches throughout Britain all offering a wide range of dishes drawn from the French cuisine. Slightly less than half their branches are in or close to London. Almost inevitably the décor and design of each restaurant differs from the others, but there is a general curtsy towards La France.
In my opinion, this is one of the nicer restaurants from them. The Cafe Rouge in Brighton city centre, may have a good atmosphere, and the same great food, but you can't beat sitting outside on the deck in front of this place in the summer at brighton marina.
Great lunch eatery!
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Review of Black Rabbit Inn
17 Apr 08, 14:22
Amazing Location, Great Food!
I discovered the Black Rabbit a couple of years ago and, although now very populat it has lost none of its charm in the intervening years.
Set alongside the river at a point where it has already become tidal, you look out over the marsh meadows, which are a nature reserve and take in that distinctive aromatic blend of sea and land.
Sit outside on a sunny day, and take in the relaxing surroundings of Arundel!
Good points: Location, Charm.
Bad Points: VERY busy! Get lunch early, or late... forget about getting lunch at lunch time on a sunny day!
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Review of Ask Restaurants
17 Apr 08, 14:15
Best ASK I've visited...
For some time I made the mistake of thinking that no group of restaurants in the region of 200 locations could hope to maintain high quality food. Then one day I decided to put my prejudices to the test, walked into Lewes Ask! and discovered that I could not have been more mistaken...
The Lewes ASK out shines others I have been to, great service, great atmosphere and such a fantastic Location.
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Review of Hungry Monk
17 Apr 08, 13:59
Expensive, but different, and well worth a visit!
The Hungry Monk is a charming restaurant nestling in the foothills of the South Downs, between Eastbourne and Brighton
You can choose to have pre-dinner drinks on the terrace or in one of the cosy sitting rooms before finding your way through to the beamy main dining room for dinner
The food is amazing, but expensive... save this for a special occasion, or to impress!
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Review of Donatello
17 Apr 08, 13:56
The best value for money Brighton has to offer!
This old-established Italian favourite in Brighton just rolls on and on, as successful as when it started. Situated in the heart of Brighton's famous Lanes, Donatello is an Italian restaurant frequented by me, locals, visitors and celebrities alike!
Not 4 star food, but for the price you cannot go wrong... It probably costs more to park in Brighton than to dine here!
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Review of Fox Inn
17 Apr 08, 13:48
A lovely taste of Sussex!
"Sussex, good old Sussex by the Sea" says the song, and at this enterprising gastropub only thirty miles from the sea, they have one of the most interesting seafood cuisines to be found in the Southern Counties of England, The Fox Inn is open for food seven days a week, serving until 10 pm, or later if you ask niceley!!
Good Points: Take the parents, nice chilled out atmosphere!
Bad Points: Slightly tucked out of the way, but worth the drive!
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Review of The Restaurant at Drakes
17 Apr 08, 13:36
Surprisingly Affordable!
I love it here, having been to The Gingerman at Drakes, Brighton many times it is refreshing to have a new vibe for the renowned food that the Gingerman offers. I had the a la carte lunch menu which was very nicely presented, well cooked and boasted the trademark great sauces that the Gingerman restaurants do so well. Superb value for money with 2 courses and wine costing me only £20!! I will definitely be back!
Good Points: Staff, Wine List, Service, Presentation, Sauces
Bad Points: None
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Review of Woodies Longboard Diner
15 Apr 08, 23:08
Everything an American Diner should be, and more!
Within a stone's throw of the homes and private beaches of the rich and famous in Hove is a very authentic-looking American Diner and surf shop. It sells boards, beach sandals, you name it. The waves in Hove are not exactly Waikiki standard but this place seems to do a good trade. Next door is Woodies Diner, a self consciously Americanoid establishment with waitresses dressed in american 50's outfits, and a checkerboard floor and squeaky glittery plastic seats... fantastic!
Good Points: Best American diner locally.
Bad Points: Can be on the pricey side, VERY busy at busy periods, and no table booking is possible.
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Review of The Ram Inn
15 Apr 08, 23:01
A lovely pub, tucked away with great classic sussex pub atmosphere.
Three friends and I visited The Ram at Firle on Saturday for lunch.
The "new management" are delightful people and the food was truly excellent - beautifully cooked and presented and lots of it. We started with grilled sardines in lemon oil, three large ones per portion, served with chiabatta and dipping oils and the grilled halumi and asparagus was a success too. We all had the home cooked ham hock with new potatoes, which was stunning. The meal came to £55 for 4, excluding drinks - good wine list. No plastic menus, helpful and pleasant staff. We sat in the shady garden to eat and had our coffee inside sitting in comfy wing chairs
A true, friendly, Sussex Pub.
Good Points: Amazing place to relax, and enjoy great food.
Bad Points: none.
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Review of Lewes Leisure Centre
15 Apr 08, 22:46
The best pool from Wave Leisure, with a great gym too!
A bright, clean, leisure centre with great pool and brand new gym.
Today I joined the Wave Leisure group on a monthly membership scheme, mainly to use the Downs Leisure centre, but this is the nicest pool locally, included in that membership.
Staff are friendly and facillities spot on.
Lots of extras are available, gym classes, swimming lessons / pool aerobics and loads for the kids too
Good Points: One of the best leisure centres from Wave Leisure.
Bad Points: Busy periods.
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Review of Downs Leisure Centre
15 Apr 08, 22:31
A Leisure Centre That Goes Beyond Expectations...
Today I joined this gym, or as I should really say "Centre", as there is a lot more on offer than just the gym including excercise classes, activities and swimming (off site).
Although this may not be a "4 Star" gym, I have decided to rate it with 4 stars as I was pleasently suprised when I went in for the first time today. The place is clean, bright, friendly and appears to be recently refurbished in areas.
The costing is not as expensive as most gyms, and the particular membership I took out lets me use other centres within the group at no extra cost.
Good Points: Above expectations for Seaford.
Bad Points: Not really bad as such, but if your after a fancy all-the-frills club, this is not it. It's a no nonsence, no frills, gym and sports hall.
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Review of Golden Paris
15 Apr 08, 09:26
Great Destinational Eatery!
Correction: GOLDEN PALACE, not "PARIS"
Located just at the bottom of Broad Street (The main high street in seaford) this restaurant has recently undergone a complete transformation.
6 months ago, the Golden Palace produced great food but was on the small and slighty "overly local" side of things.
Today, the restaurant is twice the size and serves up the same great menu but in a much more modern atmosphere.
Good Points: Amazing Thai food, from an all you can eat menu (Much better than a buffet; the food is cooked fresh, and brought to your table) and you can eat as much as you like. Now also there is a seperate funky function room.
Bad Points: Slightly on the Pricey side, but quite happy to pay more for the upgraded atmosphere, but same great family-run service.
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Review of Bengal Palace
15 Apr 08, 09:10
A great start to a Friday night out, or in!
One of the better Indian cuisine restaurants in Seaford. Always a busy place, with a great atmosphere and fantastic service.
Good points: Amazing menu, with standard Indian cuisine, but for an extra treat, order from the specialist bengal menu. Despite always being busy, service is always quick, friendly and efficient. As well as eating in, the take away service is also never disapointing.
Bad Points: Slightly pricey, but maybe not for the quality of food and service you recieve.
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