Curry Leaf Cafe

4.7 (203)

£25 and under

Indian

60 Ship Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1AE

About this restaurant

Vegetarian-friendly
Neighborhood gem
Good for groups

Think lavish three-course Indian feasts, killer craft beers from local Sussex breweries and spiced cocktails – all set in a cosy, colourful, independently run venue near Brighton beach, which has been listed as a 'local gem' in every edition of the Good Food Guide since 2014. Featuring a 70-seat, split-level dining space, the restaurant is decked out with exposed brick walls, wooden tables and vintage Indian design touches.

Curry Leaf Cafe's culinary heart lies in South India, focusing on fragrant curries, crisp-fried street food and chargrilled tandoor dishes, all served 'sharing style' for the table to enjoy. Around half the menu is vegan, and there's a wide range of gluten-free dishes on offer. While the flavours are authentic, you'll find a few contemporary twists – including a range of loaded naans at lunchtime, sold alongside the always popular thali platters (now available until 6:30pm daily).

This is Indian cafe culture, Brighton style.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Indian, Contemporary Indian, South Indian
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Website
http://www.curryleafcafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
60 Ship Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1AE
Neighborhood
Brighton
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Curry Leaf Cafe.

4.7

(203)

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

175 Reviews

MV
MattV
Norfolk/Suffolk1 review
4.0
Dined on July 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I had to mark down on value as it’s been a couple of years since I have visited having visited once a month in the past. The rating is based on the portion size has decreased by a lot as the serving dishes are smaller. The food at Curry Leaf isn’t meant to be huge portions and I’ve always found them to be absolutely filling but not to the point of being bloated and full, just right. This time however I left feeling still hungry and had some more food on the way home and I’m not a big eater at all.
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OpenTable Diner
Brighton1 review
5.0
Dined on July 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great little Indian restaurant in the Lanes with fantastic renditions of traditional Indian dishes.. Great ambiance and friendly/knowledgeable staff make this a great stop while in Brighton..
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OpenTable Diner
Brighton1 review
5.0
Dined on July 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really really good such a lovely place with even better food 10/10 would recommend
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
5.0
Dined on July 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and service. Thanks to all the staff. Highly recommend
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KellyS
London6 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cool and modern venue with friendly vibrant atmosphere. Food was delicious with fast service. Staff were great. Highly recommend.
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NickH
West Sussex2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
1st time here and certainly won’t be my last time. Extremely good food absolutely loves it. Very nice place nice and clean very good vibe. Definitely not your normal curry house which makes an excellent change from the norm. Staff are perfect nice and friendly and don’t bug you all the time. Will be booking here again very soon.
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NigelB
Brighton2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I had a meal out with my wife and a couple of friends at The Curry Leaf Cafe on Saturday night. The ambience was great, the food and service excellent and it was good value for the quality - highly recommended.
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Steph
Newcastle2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our first visit to the Curry Leaf and we will definitely go again. The food was fantastic, flavoursome and hot. The service was fab and attentive without being over the top. Good seats in the window so we could chat and watch people as well. Really enjoyed our night and hope to book again next month. Excellent
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Brighton1 review
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thanks for a lovely thali lunch for the family. My only complaintis you could have made it clearer which beer was free for the Dad's on Fathers day. Thali was fantastic.
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London1 review
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious food for a very reasonable price - couldn’t have asked for more! Would really recommend their Thali. The staff were incredibly lovely too - it was my partner’s birthday and they made our evening feel very special. 10/10 can’t wait to come back :)
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Indian, Contemporary Indian, South Indian
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Website
http://www.curryleafcafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
60 Ship Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1AE
Neighborhood
Brighton
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.