Silo Brighton

I was given a voucher to eat here as a birthday present and although we were a bit skeptical what the food would be like as we aren't into fancy meals it was absolutely delicious. We were so pleasantly surprised and will definitely be back. The chef explained all of the dishes and where the ingredients came from which was amazing and they adapted the menu to be vegan for us. Some of the most delicious food I've ever tasted - so pleased that we came here was absolutely amazing.

tldr: I came during Octoberbest; delicious food, excellent service, all about sustainability. — Love this place. Tucked away on a quiet street in the North Laine, Silo exudes an air of creativity and excellence. It’s quaint but the high ceilings open up the floor. Two bars, one featuring an open kitchen, the other a bar where drinks are prepared; I sat at the latter is the host created a makeshift spot for me since I didn’t have a res. Their logo is based on their bread maker which they use daily to bake their sourdough (it is fresh, served with salted butter, and it is delicious). I came and tried their Omni Octoberbest tasting menu. The portions are small but creative and totally satisfying. The first was a pumpkin salad with black pudding. Never had black pudding prepared this way but it was an excellent combo. The second, potatoes with sea kale and nuts...kale had a nice bite to it and complemented the potatoes brilliantly. The main, ox heart with kale and some kind of berry. You’d expect a lean muscle to be chewy and tough. Not here. Tender and cooked to absolute perfection. For dessert, a pumpkin seed ice cream with fig reduction and topped with furukake. Odd for sure. Ice cream was smooth and tasty but the toppings were a touch too salty. If they reduced the amount of the seasoning by half, it would’ve been great. Coming in without a res, I wasn’t sure I’d get a spot but they were super accommodating and created a seat for me at the bar. Despite the makeshift spot, I wasn’t once neglected and struck up cool convos with the bartenders. The head chef brought me a slice of bread then went back to directing the kitchen. Should be noted that I came for Octoberbest so prices (£20) and menu will be different. Still, give this place a shot.

Love the ethos and mission statement of this restaurant, tasty, different, well thought out dishes, great staff, and toilets with chalk for graffitiing. What more could one want?! check it! ( One criticism? They could up their game with their wine pour measures, they've gone all Sydney on us Brits) insta @globalfoodquest

One of those places that is different to everywhere else and suggests a fresh change in direction for modern cafes. This time a commitment to using local resources in season and making super tasty food with them ie: beautiful leek treacle made from leeks cooked and reduced over a long period - magnificent and not at all expensive or pretentious.