Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in West Sussex

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes 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!

Masala City

4.8

4.8 (461)

£25 and under

Indian

Chichester

About the restaurant

Experience the best curry in West Sussex
Come and experience the warm welcome of Chichester Curry House “Masala City” and enjoy an authentic Indian experience in a fantastic location full of character.
The emphasis at Chichester’s Masala City Indian Restaurant is on producing authentic Indian food, using the best quality ingredients and where possible locally sourced produce.
Chichester Indian Masala City serves an extensive array of authentic meals, which are freshly prepared using only the best and finest ingredients for both dine in and takeaway (serving Chichester).
Driven by an ambitious and passionate management team. We aim to make your dining experience memorable by providing a warm atmosphere where you can enjoy our great quality Indian food that is complemented by the excellent standard of service

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Gio

Dined on Jan 6, 2025

After much research and debate we decided o celebrate our 24th Anniversary dinner at Masala City. Booking was easy, even when (at short notice) we needed to delay our arrival for by an hour. We were warmly welcomed when we arrived and given a choice as to where we felt most comfortable to be seated. We ordered drinks and whilst deciding on our meal they along with the papadums and sauces were served. We ordered the prawn starter and mixed starter. Both were delicious. I had a tandoori mixed grill (my favourite) and my wife had chicken tikka masala. This was the best Indian meal we have ever shared! The food was served in good time and looked very appetising. It tasted even better and because the portions were so generous we asked for a "to go bag" . The experience was pricey, but worth every penny. We will definitely return.

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4.7

4.7 (749)

£26 to £40

Modern European

Worthing

About the restaurant

Ami Bistro is a relaxed and welcoming restaurant that provides a warm, intimate ambiance. Our exclusive menus are refreshed quarterly and take full advantage of seasonal produce. We boast a wide selection of gluten free dishes, and some impressive vegan and vegetarian plates as well. We are a family friendly restaurant and we offer a fantastic children’s menu with some firm favourites alongside more grown-up options.

Please note, on Tuesdays, we only offer our special tapas Tuesday menu, and not a la carte. Please visit our website at www.amibistro.co.uk for more information.

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Sue

Dined 4 days ago

Fantastic food, wonderful service and very friendly staff. If there was a small criticism it was the cost of a large glass of wine at 12.50. Think it’s quite expensive! But the overall experience was brilliant.

The Star & Garter

4.7

4.7 (179)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Singleton

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of the Goodwood Estate and surrounded by the South Downs National Park, The Star & Garter in East Dean offers a delicious selection of freshly cooked, local and seasonal food in a charming dining space with red brick and oak beams. Just a mile down the hill from Goodwood Race Course we are 12 minutes drive from Chichester. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner we try to source our ingredients as locally and as seasonally as possible. Whether you are at a Goodwood Event or walking, cycling or just out for a drive and fancy a decent meal at reasonable prices, we like to think we are one of the best around. We have a great courtyard and garden space which can seat up to 100 people. Freshly ground coffee is available all day. With a mixture of local people and tourists there's always a warm welcome here.

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AlanVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Good food, very friendly staff and extremely good value

Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Chichester

4.6

4.6 (1257)

£25 and under

British

Chichester

About the restaurant

Bill’s Chichester can be found smack bang in the middle of the Butter Market (we promise we serve more than butter), in our beautiful Grade II listed building. Our walls may be old, but our menu, and ingredients, are always fresh. So, take a seat, rest your feet after a day out on the cobbles, and let Bill’s take care of you.

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Rebecca

Dined on Dec 26, 2024

Friendly staff and speedy service and the food was very tasty

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The Ivy Chichester Brasserie

4.5

4.5 (4664)

£25 and under

British

Chichester

About the restaurant

The Ivy Chichester Brasserie brings relaxed, sophisticated all-day British dining, and international Ivy-inspired classics, to the heart of the Sussex Coastline and the South Downs. Open seven days a week, and comprising of a main restaurant, central bar with dining counter, terrace overlooking the bustling market town and private dining room, The Ivy Chichester provides the perfect setting for any occasion.

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Sam

Dined 2 days ago

Great location in the centre of town. Food was standard Ivy fare, decent sized portions, served with flare and delivered on the flavour front. The staff were great, checking in but not overly intrusive and we didn't feel any pressure to hurry up even though we ended up staying 4 hours!

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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.

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BillVIP

Dined 6 days ago

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

Piccolino - Chichester

4.5

4.5 (44)

£26 to £40

Italian

Chichester

About the restaurant

A treasure in the heart of Chichester on South Street, the newest addition to the Piccolino family will bring a flavor of Italy to this historic cathedral city. Piccolino Chichester will embody the charm and sophistication of authentic Italian dining.

Coming Soon!

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Adam

Dined 5 days ago

Great food. Super friendly staff. Great cider choice.

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 Shepherd & Dog

4.4

4.4 (1264)

£25 and under

British

Fulking

About the restaurant

The Shepherd & Dog has maintained all the traditions you would expect in a country pub but with an unrivalled view in an outstanding setting at the bottom of Devils Dyke. The fabulous Sunday Roast is on offer from noon, serving all the way to the last booking at 5.30PM. Locally sourced, seasonal food menus showcasing the best of the local area. We have received BRAVO restaurant awards in the top pubs category, year after year.
All craft beers are local, exclusive or unusual in some way - no run of the mill here!

We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Michelle

Dined on Jan 5, 2025

A great Sunday lunchtime experience. All the bar and waiting staff were friendly, helpful and polite. We had the roast beef and roast lamb which were perfectly cooked, melt in the mouth. Accompanying veggies all tasty and a generous portion too. Look forward to coming back again.

Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Horsham

4.4

4.4 (1283)

£25 and under

British

Horsham

About the restaurant

Bill's Horsham restaurant sits in the middle of this pretty town, in what was formerly the town hall. A beautiful and prestigious building, the restaurant is spread across two spacious floors and there is also plenty of outdoor seating. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between.

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FrankVIP

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

Great choice of food on the menu for brunch, my wife had a Bills breakfast and I had the pancakes and bacon, had to ask for extra syrup but it was not a problem for the waitress.

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