Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in West Sussex

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems in West Sussex? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Cat Inn

4.9

4.9 (1909)

£25 and under

Contemporary British

East Grinstead

About the restaurant

The Cat Inn is a 16th century free house set in the picturesque village of West Hoathly, a hilltop village set in the heart of the Sussex countryside. It is in within easy distance from the towns of East Grinstead and Haywards Heath and only 25 minutes from Gatwick Airport.

The Pub with its oak beams and two inglenook fireplaces proffers a warm and cosy atmosphere in the winter, whilst our terrace is perfect to enjoy a drink and food in the summer months. Being a free house we pride ourselves in the quality of our real ale, and concentrate on local breweries, such as Harvey's of Lewes and other micro breweries. Our food is cooked to order, using fresh, seasonal and where possible locally sourced ingredients. Our menus change on a regular basis and we also offer a small selection of seasonal specials on a daily basis.

We welcome children over the age of 7. Dogs are welcome in the "pub" area of the Cat, they are not permitted in the dining room

Top review

AndrewVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Great meal out with friends in a lovely welcoming pub with a good kitchen

The Safari Pizza co, pizzeria and wine bar

4.8

4.8 (293)

£25 and under

Pizzeria

Haywards Heath

About the restaurant

Wood fired pizzeria and wine bar on the Broadway in Haywards Heath. Serving a selection of fantastic pizzas and wine.

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Sarah

Dined 4 days ago

We had a brilliant evening at safari pizza. Our waitress was very attentive and funny.

The Woods

4.7

4.7 (1261)

£26 to £40

Burgers

Worthing

About the restaurant

Our family have a long history in kitchens. With a soft spot for burgers and a pride in good food.

The owners have designed a specialised menu from their history in catering. Hoping to create quality burgers filled with passion and love.

If your looking for a quick lunch or to come and have drinks with friends - we have something for everyone...

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 5 days ago

Food was outstanding! Exactly what you want in a burger bar. Service was excellent

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That's Amore Italian Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (191)

£25 and under

Italian

Haywards Heath

About the restaurant

A beautiful Italian restaurant in the heart of Lindfield set back from the high street.
That’s Amore brings the flavours of the Italian kitchen to your table.

Order for Collection or book your table with us today.

Top review

Steven

Dined on Jan 4, 2025

The food was outstanding, we were two couples and we all had something different and every dish was perfect. The service we received was excellent and staff were very accommodating. The only slightly negative thing I would say is the ambiance was not brilliant, more of a cafe feel than a restaurant. Having said this I would highly recommend this restaurant, we will definitely being going back. One last thing, the location is excellent right next door to the Bent Arms and on the high street of the beautiful village of Lindfield.

Fratelli

4.6

4.6 (254)

£26 to £40

Italian

Midhurst

About the restaurant

Fratelli by Amore, is a new Italian Restaurant in Midhurst. Our goal is to offer you a warm welcoming experience, giving you the opportunity to taste and enjoy authentic and traditional Italian dishes. In our restaurant, in a friendly and family atmosphere we are looking forward to share with you moments, whether you are visiting us a romantic night out, larger party or corporate event, we guarantee that you will be looked after by our friendly and attentive staff.

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Roger

Dined 5 days ago

Good service, warm atmosphere and good food. Overall good value for money.

The Chequers Rowhook

4.5

4.5 (711)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Horsham

About the restaurant

Welcome to the Chequers Inn, a unique Sussex gastopub with featuring in the AA, Michilin and MasterChefs of Great Britain guides. We have an outstanding reputation for fine food, excellent wines and handpicked local ales.

Our menus are simple yet delicious. We offer a contemporary take on classic British and French-inspired cuisine, with every dish freshly-prepared in our country kitchen.

Whether you're visiting for a pint in the bar, a meal in our elegant dining area, or a relaxed lunch on our vine-clad terrace, we look forward to seeing you very soon.

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Rebecca

Dined 4 days ago

You do not expect such great food to come out of a very traditional country pub, with low beamed ceilings, dogs welcome and muddy boots outside. I loved the fact the food was like a fine dining restaurant would serve (but you have traditional pub warmers on the menu like sausage and mash) but the ambiance is of a warm relaxed local. The price was very reasonable for the quality of food.

The Sportsman Pub

4.5

4.5 (457)

£25 and under

Pub

Burgess Hill

About the restaurant

Welcome to the Sportsman. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Sarah

Dined on Jan 1, 2025

I have visited the Sportsman on a few occasions and each time the service and the food are excellent. We have booked the pods a few times and if there is a group of you they are an excellent choice as it’s similar to having your own private dining room. I definitely recommend the Sportsman.

Casa Ciro Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (299)

£25 and under

Italian

Worthing

About the restaurant

Just a stone’s throw away from the stunning Worthing Seaside, Casa Ciro Italian Mediterranean restaurant offers relaxed, outdoor and indoor dining from lunch through to dinner.

Taking inspiration from the heart of Italy, Casa Ciro offers all the menu classics as well as those with a twist. From Sardinian porchetta to Sicilian arancini balls, locally caught seafood to our ever-popular Casa Ciro signature dishes such as our Mozzarella in Carrozza.

Top review

BillVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Martina and Chris are stalwarts of this excellent and reasonably priced and notable restaurant.

Côte Brasserie - Horsham

4.4

4.4 (55)

£25 and under

French

Horsham

About the restaurant

Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.

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Angel

Dined on Dec 16, 2024

The staff are nice and helpful. Good quality is guaranteed.

The Fox Inn

4.3

4.3 (30)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Bognor Regis

About the restaurant

The Fox Inn dates back to 1790 and is 250 yards from the beach in Felpham. The pub is independently run and known for its cosy friendly atmosphere, serving a great selection of quality wines, world lagers and local & national ales to complement our freshly cooked locally sourced food.

Top review

simon

Dined 4 days ago

Lovely evening out, plenty of food and service was fantastic, we will be going back for sure

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