Terre a Terre is an award-winning restaurant serving highly acclaimed vegetarian food in a chic, modern decor. The food here is so good that if you are a meat-eater, don't be put off by the vegetarian cuisine - the restaurant is acclaimed by non-vegetarians as well. Booking advised.
Is Terre a Terre becoming complacent? After several years of winning awards and generally being regarded as one of Brighton's best, the new menu is left wanting. The food is now either overly experimental with poorly chosen flavours that clash on the palate or far too basic, using cheap and simple ingredients thrown together with lacking inspiration. The menu is full of the usual spin of course, designed to wow us with it's knowledge of unusual ingredients, but in reality, what you get is no better than something you could rustle up in the kitchen yourself on a busy friday night. One haloumi kebab with a bit of fried potato on the side?! Is that really worth £15? The service is, as always, polite, helpful and friendly. Yet, we left there recently feeling like we'd been ripped off. Having frequented the place for years, we won't be going back until we've heard that it's worth that little bit extra. At an average of £70 for a two course meal for 2 with a bottle of wine and tip, it's worth spending your hard earned cash elsewhere if you are looking for value for money and a full stomach. The portions are very small, apart from the classic rosti of course, and that's only worth trying once. The side dishes cost extra and even the (weak) coffee is served in the tiniest cups available. Terre a Terre may still be booked up for now, but for how much longer can they ride on their previous success? Shame.
If I recommend one place to eat in Brighton or one veggie restaurant to go to in the UK then it have to be this one. Definitely a trusted place for me....
I have it on good authority (a French friend) that Terre a Terre roughly translated means: [ésprit] matter-of-fact [personne] down to earth [préoccupations] mundane, workaday, prosaic
Terre a Terre is anything but the above. More extraordinary than ordinary their food is presented beautifully, and true to form tastes as fabulous as it appears on the plate. which it won't do for long.
One of the most delightful aspects of this restaurant is also its location. Set atop of one of the main streets on Brighton's East Street this is a people watching opportunity at its best! Inside the space is light and airy with high ceilings and clean lines that set a chic ambiance suitable for friends, romance and even taking your parents to.
The only criticism that I can possibly come up with is if you dine with meat eaters, but if they cannot appreciate the delicate flavours, presentation and delectable delights that are on the menu then truly they are missing out. This is not bland vegetarian food; these are sophisticated flavours with the added hint of a seductive presentation.
Which leaves one wondering: Why can't all food be like this?
I have never, ever, been disappointed by Terre a Terre. The staff are friendly and helpful and to say the food is good is an understatement. Don't be put off by the 'veggie' label - it's a great restaurant.
As an ardent carnivore, the subtitle might put you off. However; fear not - you will be thrilled by daring experimentation, a lightness of touch and a divine quality that will surpass any previous expectation of "vegetarian" eating.
This place kicks some welly and talks a serious mustard.
I've always thought imposing limits on anything invites experimentation and innovation. This is no less true with food.
How much can you do without using meat or even animal produce? A lot, apparently. I was very impressed with the presentation, content, design, and taste of my food.
The inside is great, and outside is also great if the weather is good - open, lively, picturesque and close to the sea. Great staff, quick service, high-quality and fantastic food. Excellent value for what they serve!
until it was 'review of the day' i had forgotten that i had been here. But i am pleased to say that my dining experience here during my 3 years living in brighton was always one that was of pure pleasure!
the menu is vegetarian, but this does not make it comformist (ie all beans) nor predictable (all beans again). In fact there are some delights that will charm even the most ardent meat eater.
The atomosphere is great blend of low lighting: so romance; as well as being bright enough for lively conversation and good times with groups of friends.
whether ardent veggie of fastidious meat head go here, you won't be disppointed! and in terms of veggie food much better an option than its other brighton competition of food for friends.
I've only been to Terre a Terre once, and was truly amazed. I'm a vegetarian, but was recommended by a meat-eater, one who's taste I trust!
The service was great, the food amazing, really friendly staff. I'd recommend the tapas start they do, it's lots of little selections often of their current main dishes, so if your not sure what you'd like it's a good place to start, and it's a great one or share with a significant other.
I ate at this fine establishment last week and was so pleased that I went. I would class as one of the best restaurants in the UK. Although it is a Vegetarian restaurent, you will not miss the meat. Very healthy and tasty food at a good price. Well recommended.
Forget all the clichs about vegetarian food, this place is first and foremost, one of the best restaurants in the UK - and beyond. I dare anyone to go try it and not come out having had a great meal. Once past the vaguely irritating, pretentiously wordy menu, you will experience the wonderful combination of texture, flavour and surprises that are the speciality of this restaurant. And then your pudding arrives, just as you thought it couldn't get any better! Wow! Go there and forget it's vegetarian - take all your friends and they will not be disappointed.
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