Brighton is known for its culinary scene and has more restaurants and cafes per head than anywhere else outside London. From vegan pizza and dirty burgers to sophisticated cuisine created by celebrity chefs, this city is heaven for foodies.

Top picks

Terre a Terre is an award-winning vegetarian restaurant offering delicious dishes to tempt the staunchest of carnivores.

For great value and tasty Italian fare, you can't beat Donatello's and Pinocchio's, both stalwarts of the Brighton food scene.

The Salt Room is situated on the seafront and specializes in contemporary and innovative seafood dishes.

There's a vast array of quality ethnic eateries from The Chilli Pickle (Indian) to The Pond (Taiwanese) and for a slice of boho, Bom-Banes is a quirky as it gets and serves homemade Belgian dishes to boot.