Ancient Grains Eastbourne

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  Corrine R

  ·1 month ago

  “This place has been on my list of restaurants I’d like to visit for some time- I finally went last weekend with my Sardinian partner and it did not disappoint. Exceptional service and wonderful, wonderful food; incredibly authentic. We had the seafood and it was to die for! The staff are absolutely lovely and we felt right at home. I also loved all the little knick knacks that have been carefully curated to make this restaurant feel like a little slice of home, no matter where you are from. It takes a lot of thought, hard work and dedication to successfully run a restaurant like this. Can’t wait to go back!”

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  Valentina

  ·2 months ago

  “Amazing fresh dinner made with simple ingredients but authentic Italian flavors!! We were two adults and a kid, and everyone loved the food. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff were incredibly caring and attentive. A wonderful experience! we'll definitely be back! Sorry for tge shoes on tge pillow 😅”

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  Anya Rai

  ·2 months ago

  “The food here is amazing! The staff are great and very welcoming. I’ve dined twice with various family members and we were all very happy on both occasions. Will definitely visit again!”

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  Gina Palermo

  ·2 months ago

  “I am not one to usually write reviews, however I felt compelled to when I was inspired by the delicious food here. Wow! What a find in this little village in Eastbourne. Our table of 5 had the Fritelle - swiss chard fritters with pecorino cheese, to start. Then onto the impressive main - Tagliolini con astice e gamberoni (Lobster pasta with king prawns), and mopped up the beautifully sweet sauce with some lovely Italian bread. Followed by Seadas, Torta Pardula and chocolate truffles - all homemade and to share. Everyone was more than satiated with their food choices - which included steak, lobster ravioli, buttered pasta with Italian sausage and Catalana fish stew. Everything was super fresh and made to order. Compliments to the chef and to Carla for a truly authentic, hospitable Sardinian experience. Would visit again in a heartbeat ❤️”

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  Viki Baines

  ·2 months ago

  “Wow! What a fantastic restaurant! We live local and we're looking for somewhere special for a birthday celebration and came across Ancient Grain online. After reading all the amazing reviews we booked in for last night (Friday Eve) and we were blown away! The restaurant is very intimate with a lovely atmosphere, service from the staff was on point, super friendly and very informative, making great recommendations on the wine and specials. We had the octopus and prawns with langoustines for starter which were both outstanding. We then had the catch of the day which was a beautiful sole, which came with greens and fried potatoes and the lamb chops with greens and potatoes, which was cooked to perfection, the lamb just fell off the bone and the little sauce it came with (lemon sauce) was incredible...you could taste the beautiful lamb in the sauce along with the lemon which cut through the lamb fat perfectly. We decided to share desserts....we went for the deep fried pie and the ice cream with espresso, both were delicious, the pie was something we had never eaten before and really enjoyed it, it was light, sticky (gorgeous sticky sweet honey) chewy...just perfect. This restaurant is truly special, it's authentic, romantic....you can tell how much love goes into producing the incredible dishes...they are full of heart ❤️ I think it's safe to say that we will be back very soon. 10/10 😁 Thank you x”

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  Sarah Jahn

  ·2 months ago

  “If you ever needed a reason to visit Eastbourne (besides the stunning surrounding landscape), this is it! I spent a lovely evening at Ancient Grains. The atmosphere is homely relaxed, I felt welcome and very comfortable as a solo diner. The service was quick, attentive and kind. But now to the important part... the food! Great menu, really hard to choose from, therefore bring friends or family for sharing 😉 I had the octopus/potato salad, the beef ravioli and for dessert the riccota-safran cheescake. It was simply fingerlicking good! 🤤🤤 The octopus salad alone *chefskiss 😙🤌*. Everything was seasoned to perfection. Loved every bite!”

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  Astrid Henwood

  ·4 months ago

  “We had the most wonderful dinner, an absolute feast. Delicious combinations, gorgeous flavours, fresh ingredients. A truly glorious meal and lovely relaxed evening. We shall be back! PS: How can we pre-order your recipe book??”

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  antonella vecciu

  ·4 months ago

  “We discovered this restaurant on Google by chance and had lunch there. The experience exceeded our expectations! The menu features authentic Sardinian dishes inspired by recipes handed down from one of the owner’s grandmother, alongside other traditional Sardinian favorites. As a Sardinian, I can genuinely say the food is authentic and delicious—I highly recommend it 😊”

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  Amanita

  ·5 months ago

  “A delightful neighbourhood restaurant with authentic Sardinian food, a great wine selection, and a warm friendly atmosphere. Initially only came in for a few glasses of wine, but decided to stay for dinner, which was the right choice! The lobster and prawn pasta was particularly outstanding.”

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  Alessandro Sacco

  ·5 months ago

  “What an incredible discovery! A friend suggested Ancient Grain in Eastbourne for a family lunch, and it was a stunning experience. As a Sardinian living in London for nearly 10 years, I can honestly say that eating here felt like a journey back home to our most authentic flavors. Despite the nearly 2-hour journey to get there, it was more than worth it. The food, the atmosphere, and the hospitality were top-tier—I would gladly travel twice that distance for a meal like this. I can’t wait to go back!”

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