A landmark restaurant in Brighton for nearly three decades

Welcome to Food for Friends. Brighton's original vegetarian restaurant since 1981. We serve gourmet vegetarian food that keeps not only vegetarians but all lovers of good food coming back year after year. It often surprises people to know that 70% of our customers are meat eaters and simply enjoy our food; in fact the Observer Food Monthly magazine recently featured us as one of the top places for lunch in the UK.

We are perfectionists when it comes to your experience with us. We only use the freshest, finest ingredients which are wherever possible seasonal and locally sourced. Good down to earth service means you pay for the best quality produce and a brilliant kitchen team, not fresh pressed linen and fussy service. Our elegant Georgian glass fronted restaurant offers an intimate, relaxing oasis to unwind in after the hustle and bustle of Brighton's vibrant city.

You can choose from our a la carte menu which is available for both lunch and dinner, or our seasonally inspired weekly specials menu which is available daily from 12noon until 5pm. We have handpicked a stunning selection of biodynamic wines from around the world, and have an enviable selection of cocktails available. Our afternoon tea with fresh, home made fluffy scones and cakes served with fair-trade, organic tea is one of the best in Brighton and well worth a try.

We can cater for people with special dietary needs, and have vegan and gluten free options for many dishes on the menu, as well as freshly baking our own Vegan and Gluten Free breads, cakes and scones every day.

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday: 12noon to 10pm

Friday and Saturday: 12noon to 10.30pm

Sunday: 12noon to 10pm

Afternoon teas: daily from 3pm - 6pm

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Featured Pages

• NEW! Express seasonal lunch menu

  main courses from only £7.95

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• NEW & IMPROVED! Kid's menu

  now with play sheets and crayons included

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