The Best Restaurants in Brighton

Bottarga is now bigger and better than ever at its new location on Bay Street in Brighton. This dimly lit, brand new restaurant offers a fine dining experience, boasting a contemporary Italian menu that's sure to surprise, also focusing on Australian native ingredients and vibrant Asian flavours, all while still delivery the service and class its always been known for. You'll always remember Bottarga for a dining experience that's unique, innovative and authentic. Bottarga offers a well-crafted sommelier selection that perfectly complements the flavours of the menu. 

Not only known for highlighting the best in culinary excellence, Bottarga’s wine list has also been recognised with prestigious accolades in the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2024 and has been awarded 2 stars in the World's Best Wine List Awards 2025. 

Photography: Courtesy of Bottarga

Vivace Restaurant is set in the heart of Bay Street, Brighton. With windows opening out onto the bustling street, a modern Italian menu and friendly service, it's the perfect place for a romantic dinner or pre-cinema bite. The menu thoughtfully incorporates dietary requirements, with gluten-free and vegetarian options available. Vivace also caters for social and corporate functions with four private dining rooms on hand.

Baix feels like the neighbourhood gem you wish was on your street. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed, yet moody and intimate. The dining room features sleek lines, leather booths and concrete accents with warm lighting to set the scene for your meal. The three-course seasonal set menus are built on bold flavours with seasonal ingredients at the forefront of refined classics. Keep the conversation and good times flowing as you wander next door to 81 Bay Wine Bar, where you can indulge in a selection of wines that will take you well into the night. Whether it's for a special evening or a refined night out, Baix delivers serious dining without the pretense.

Step into a long skinny dining space, crafted with exposed bricks, chatting diners and an ambience that makes you feel welcome at Mr & Mrs P in Brighton. Industrial Edison bulbs are strung from the detailed ceiling adding the perfect amount of mood lighting to this cosy bar and diner. Food is a fusion of casual modern European, and Asian flavours presented in the style of bar snacks and are great to share while sipping on one of the many fun cocktail creations!

Le Feu Brighton blends Vietnamese classics with vibrant, modern flair, creating bowls, plates and street-food favourites bursting with freshness. From iconic pho to chargrilled meats, salads and rice dishes, the menu champions bold herbs, bright flavours and wholesome ingredients. The space is contemporary and inviting, offering relaxed dining for quick lunches or easy dinners. Le Feu also caters brilliantly to dietary needs with plant-based and gluten-free options that never compromise on taste. It’s Vietnamese food that feels familiar, nourishing and full of colour.

Sons of Mary delivers polished, modern Australian dining with a neighbourhood feel. Expect seasonal plates with European influences. Think fresh seafood, vibrant salads, chargrilled meats and beautifully balanced sauces. The space is light-filled and stylish, with a friendly warmth that suits everything from business lunches to long weekend breakfasts. Their coffee, cocktails and small plates also make it a popular spot for casual visits. Sons of Mary strikes the perfect balance of refined and relaxed, offering consistently impressive food in a welcoming setting.

Located in the bayside suburb of Brighton, seafood lovers will appreciate the freshly sourced catches of the day, only from the finest seafood producers. But, fear not, non-seafood fans, there is still plenty to select from, like prime cuts served straight from the wood fire chargrill. Take-away seafood platters are available to purchase, perfect for picnics. For those special occasions, be sure to enquire about Waterfront's function menus and spaces.

A bustling Italian trattoria, Boticcelli of Brighton is popular with the locals for its casual atmosphere, good wine list and generous servings of pasta. Decorated in warm tones, there are specials written on the hanging chalkboards and even a Botticelli-esque mural on the wall. The kitchen serves up Italian comfort food and takeaway is also available for dining at home.

Indulge in the rustic charm of Bistro La Provence, where they celebrate the essence of French Provence through seasonal cuisine and beverages. Their commitment to quality shines through in every dish, featuring fresh, authentic flavours that will leave you speechless. The team strive to create an unforgettable experience for every guest, ensuring that your time visit is one you'll cherish and share with others. Enjoy the taste of tradition and the warmth of Provence at Bistro La Provence.

Photography: Courtesy of Bistro La Provence

Aromi celebrates Italy’s culinary soul through its devotion to freshness, balance and sensory pleasure. Guided by a farm-to-table ethos, the kitchen transforms seasonal produce into dishes that marry Northern Italian refinement with Southern warmth. House-made pasta, artisan bread, and wood-smoked seafood showcase both skill and simplicity, while award-winning sommelier Mattia Cianca curates an inspired wine and cocktail selection. The restaurant’s sleek marble and leather interiors create an atmosphere of understated elegance. Owners Paolo Masciopinto and Salvatore Montella draw on their roots in Piemonte and Napoli to create a dining experience that feels both classic and modern.