Amari Restaurant
“Neighbourhood Spanish restaurant”
Quick info
About Amari Restaurant
At 15 Baker St in Brighton, Amari Restaurant is a tapas restaurant where the chefs carry the dishes from the kitchen to the table themselves, so the people who cook the food are the ones who serve it. The menu is built around small plates, with some larger plates alongside, and it rotates by season with special items appearing now and then. Spanish-style dishes include ham croquettes, Ibérico steak with sherry sauce and tuna crudo with mandarin emulsion. The drinks list covers sangria, cocktails and wine, and the dining room is small. A separate gluten-free menu marks cross-contamination risks.
Menu & Prices
20 dishes · mains £2–25- Olives£3.00
- Homemade Bread And Extra Virgin Olive Oil£6.00
- Cantabric Anchovies In Oil£6.00
- Serrano Ham£8.00
- Manchego Stuffed Manzanilla Olives£8.00
- Padrón Peppers "Halisco" Style£6.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention ham croquettes, mushroom croquettes, sangria and seasonal small plates.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention ham croquettes, mushroom croquettes, sangria and seasonal small plates.
Customer Review Summary
Croquettes come up most often at Amari, with both ham croquettes and mushroom croquettes named as standouts among the small plates. Close behind are the Ibérico steak with sherry sauce, the king prawns, and a pork dish one reviewer calls a must. Diners describe punchy, complex Spanish flavours, seasonal ingredients, and a menu that rotates, and one says the sangria beat any they had in Madrid. Service is described as friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about food and wine. A gluten-free diner received a separate menu with cross-contamination risks marked. The room is called cosy and intimate. Complaints are minor: the tuna crudo with mandarin emulsion was enjoyed but its portion could have been larger, one reviewer wanted more acidity in some dishes, and another notes that a small plates format means ordering around three dishes per person. Several reviewers mention the chefs carrying the dishes out from the kitchen to the table themselves.
Customer Review Summary
Croquettes come up most often at Amari, with both ham croquettes and mushroom croquettes named as standouts among the small plates. Close behind are the Ibérico steak with sherry sauce, the king prawns, and a pork dish one reviewer calls a must. Diners describe punchy, complex Spanish flavours, seasonal ingredients, and a menu that rotates, and one says the sangria beat any they had in Madrid. Service is described as friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about food and wine. A gluten-free diner received a separate menu with cross-contamination risks marked. The room is called cosy and intimate. Complaints are minor: the tuna crudo with mandarin emulsion was enjoyed but its portion could have been larger, one reviewer wanted more acidity in some dishes, and another notes that a small plates format means ordering around three dishes per person. Several reviewers mention the chefs carrying the dishes out from the kitchen to the table themselves.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Been here a handful of times since they opened, it’s always a wonderful treat to be here, and I can’t give more recommendations to Amari. The food, the staff, the vibe, everything is amazing. You feel like going to a friend’s house, but they happen to be a Michelin star chef who loves experimenting with seasonal ingredients and flavour combinations. The menu rotates by the season, with special items showing up every now and then, so each visit guarantees some novelty.”
- Google user
“An incredible dinner!! The pork dish is a must! It’s a small plates type of restaurant, so anticipate getting ~3 dishes per person. Wonderful staff and service!”
- Google user
“This is one of the best restaurants in Brighton. We have been about 5 times in the last year and it has consistently delivered outstanding food. Everything we’ve eaten there is interesting complex and really full of flavour. The space itself is comfortable and calm. The staff are genuinely passionate about their food and wine and super friendly and knowledgable. Amari has soul and we’ll go there time and again. It’s a place for foodies”
- Google user
“The best meal out we’ve had in a long time, and our new favourite restaurant in Brighton! Every dish was brilliant: high-quality cooking with delicious, clean and balanced flavours. Very friendly, welcoming and attentive service from Claudio, in a relaxed and sociable atmosphere. Highly recommend, and we’ll definitely be returning - thank you!”
- Google user
“Excellent from start to finish. Top of the line and seasonal ingredients combined with a warm and cozy atmosphere, all blended into a menu to die for. Menu was fresh and well prepared, with a mix of traditional Spanish flavours paired with excellent cocktails and service. The team knows what they are doing from the kitchen to front of house. I look forward for to many more meals at Amari. Congratulations to the chef and team on adding a wonderful new gem to our local streets.”
Location
Restaurants near Amari Restaurant
- Alcampo Lounge4.21,7250.1 miOutdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
tapas selection, gluten-free menu, iced coffee
- 0.1 miWheelchair accessible
lamb mandi, sanunah chicken, ratib bread
- Planet India4.76070.3 miWheelchair accessible
half and half curries, bhel puri, pani puri
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amari Restaurant | 4.9131 | — | ham croquettes, mushroom croquettes, sangria |
| Alcampo LoungeOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.21,725 | 0.1 mi | tapas selection, gluten-free menu, iced coffee |
| مطعم مندي اليمن Yemen Mandi RestaurantWheelchair accessible | 4.8714 | 0.1 mi | lamb mandi, sanunah chicken, ratib bread |
| Planet IndiaWheelchair accessible | 4.7607 | 0.3 mi | half and half curries, bhel puri, pani puri |
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