
Indian Summer
Quick info
About Indian Summer
Indian Summer is a modern Indian restaurant on East St in Brighton, set in a room with mirrors, chandeliers, and wooden floors, running a menu of 114 dishes. The "Indian Summer Experience" offers a curated platter of starters and mains, alongside the Meat Thali, which serves small portions of different curries on one plate. A cocktail and mocktail list runs alongside the food menu, with numerous plant-based options for vegetarian diners. Table service comes from waiters throughout the meal. The step-free entrance suits visitors with mobility needs, and high chairs serve families with young children. Takeaway and delivery let guests eat away from the restaurant. Reservations are recommended, and the restaurant opens daily. It also accommodates birthday celebrations with advance table booking.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes organic dishes · Serves vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
114 dishes · mains £1–33- Malai Chicken Tikka#£10.50
- Tandoori Paneer Tikka#£9.50
- Tandoori Spiced Corn Cobs£9.00
- Vegan£21.70
- Vegetarian***£21.70
- Meat£23.70
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention meat/veg thali platter, indian summer experience tasting menu, cocktails and white chocolate pistachio mousse.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention meat/veg thali platter, indian summer experience tasting menu, cocktails and white chocolate pistachio mousse.
Customer Review Summary
The thali platters draw the most consistent praise, with reviewers repeatedly citing the meat thali and vegetarian thali for their variety of small, well-portioned curries, alongside the wider "Indian Summer Experience" tasting menu of sharing starters like chicken pakora and onion bhaji. Cocktails come up again and again too, from a lychee fizz to well-mixed rounds described as easy to drink, and desserts such as a white chocolate and pistachio mousse and a birthday cake brought out with the team singing get singled out. Service is described repeatedly as attentive and warm, with staff offering gestures like a complimentary mocktail or a beer during a kitchen delay. One dissenting reviewer, a self-described food taster, found the cooking closer to English-palate Indian food, citing an overly salty coconut chutney, a thin sambar, small yogurt portions and a disappointing mango lassi, though they noted a soft dosa was remade crisp on request and called service good regardless. Several parties mention returning after events like birthdays, with the restaurant repacking leftover cake and reconfirming reserved tables in advance.
Customer Review Summary
The thali platters draw the most consistent praise, with reviewers repeatedly citing the meat thali and vegetarian thali for their variety of small, well-portioned curries, alongside the wider "Indian Summer Experience" tasting menu of sharing starters like chicken pakora and onion bhaji. Cocktails come up again and again too, from a lychee fizz to well-mixed rounds described as easy to drink, and desserts such as a white chocolate and pistachio mousse and a birthday cake brought out with the team singing get singled out. Service is described repeatedly as attentive and warm, with staff offering gestures like a complimentary mocktail or a beer during a kitchen delay. One dissenting reviewer, a self-described food taster, found the cooking closer to English-palate Indian food, citing an overly salty coconut chutney, a thin sambar, small yogurt portions and a disappointing mango lassi, though they noted a soft dosa was remade crisp on request and called service good regardless. Several parties mention returning after events like birthdays, with the restaurant repacking leftover cake and reconfirming reserved tables in advance.
Featured reviews
- Clarisse M
“I had a wonderful experience at Indian Summer. The food was absolutely delicious, especially the korma, which was rich, flavourful and perfectly cooked. The thali was also excellent and a great way to try several different dishes. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. There was a little wait between the starter and the main course because they were serving a large table, but one of the waiters kindly offered a beer, which was a very thoughtful gesture. Great food, lovely service and a warm atmosphere. I would definitely come back!”
- Podcast Room Brighton
“Thank you so much Indian Summer for inviting us down!! We had a great evening full of beautifully made food, tasty cocktails/mocktails & truly the best service by Rob and the team!! If you are visiting Brighton or you live in here then Indian summer is the restaurant to go to!! Highly recommend and we will be back!!”
- Subham Saha
“My wife and I visited Indian Summer in Brighton on a recent weekend, where we were celebrating my wife's birthday, and we were absolutely delighted with our experience. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the service was outstanding from start to finish. The staff were especially courteous, friendly, and attentive, making us feel genuinely welcome throughout our visit. A special mention goes to Scott, who went above and beyond to make the occasion even more special. He very kindly offered my wife a complimentary mocktail to help us celebrate her birthday, which was a thoughtful gesture that we truly appreciated. Scott's warm hospitality really made us feel at home. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and had a wonderful evening. We will definitely be visiting Indian Summer again the next time we're in Brighton. Highly recommended!”
- STUART MAIR
“Booked a table for eight to celebrate my birthday will my family. The restaurant manager has already been helpful in letting me choose a table in advance for the event. It was fab. Food excellent, carnivores and vegetarians fully catered for. The staff from my experience are excellent and helpful. No hesitation in recommending this restaurant at all.”
- Mr Russell
“Best Indian food in Brighton! I've been to Indian Summer twice now and I've absolutely loved ever dish I've had there. I've spent years traveling through Asia and have lived in India - and I would go so far as to say it's the best Indian food I've had outside of India. Everyone who works there is also really friendly - a real friendliness not faking it for tips like you find elsewhere. It's also a great restaurant with a great vibe. We were the first people in the restaurant (we did an early First Table booking) and even so there was a great atmosphere with staff who chatted to us and a really cool and funky restaurant. If you're looking for a fantastic Indian food experience then look no further.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Indian cuisine from a set menu, served in a smart room with mirrors, chandeliers and wooden floors.”
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
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- Family friendly
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Offerings· 11
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Has free water refills
- Serves healthy options
- Serves late-night food
- Serves organic dishes
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Dining options· 6
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
- Highlights· 3
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Atmosphere· 4
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
- Crowd· 3
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Planning· 2
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Indian restaurants near Indian Summer
- Shahi Tandoori3.92961 mi
chicken tikka masala, prawn vindaloo, onion bhajis
- Spice Tandoori4.54282.1 mi£15–30
lamb curry, birthday banners, tandoori king prawn tikka masala
- 7.5 mi away
chicken dhansak, tandoori salmon, chef's special roast chicken
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Summer | 4.72,157 | — | £20–40 | meat/veg thali platter, indian summer experience tasting menu, cocktails |
| Shahi Tandoori | 3.9296 | 1 mi | — | chicken tikka masala, prawn vindaloo, onion bhajis |
| Spice Tandoori | 4.5428 | 2.1 mi | £15–30 | lamb curry, birthday banners, tandoori king prawn tikka masala |
| BLUE INDIA LEWES - Indian Restaurant | 4.4117 | 7.5 mi away | — | chicken dhansak, tandoori salmon, chef's special roast chicken |
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