Bib Gourmand££italian
Cin Cin’s loyal band of customers come for its wallet-friendly Italian cuisine, where fresh ingredients are simply cooked and natural flavours are allowed to shine. You can create a different experience every time you visit by sitting in a different place: in front of the open kitchen, at the horseshoe counter, gazing out the window onto the street or in the calmer rear room. Wherever you choose, the terrific homemade pasta is a must – such as strozzapretti with wild mushrooms, pickled shallots and parmesan. An all-Italian wine list completes the picture.
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.2/5 · 80 reviews
Located in Hove, Cin Cin holds an average rating of 4.2/5. Positive reviews highlight high food quality, passionate service, and a lively atmosphere. Guests praise the modern Italian cuisine, particularly dishes like rabbit and rich ragù, noting the staff's enthusiasm. However, negative feedback points to inconsistent flavors, overly salty dishes, poor dessert quality, slow pacing, and limited space with shared seating. While some critics mention high costs relative to portions, the majority find the experience memorable. It suits diners seeking authentic Italian flavors and attentive service.
Ideal for diners seeking authentic modern Italian cuisine and enthusiastic service, though reasonable expectations regarding flavor consistency and pacing are advised.
Bib Gourmand££Asian, South American
A pink neon sign beckons you into this wonderful little neighbourhood restaurant that's all about small plates and big flavours. The style of the food is described as ‘spice driven’ and draws on multiple global cuisines across the selection of affordable dishes, be that scallops with ancho chilli butter or Keralan fried chicken. The décor is simple and understated, but the cooking is bold and interesting, with an appropriate degree of care taken in the kitchen. Kick your evening off with a colourful cocktail, and make sure to end it with a delicious dessert.
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.7/5 · 67 reviews
Palmito, located in Hove, offers Asian-South American fusion cuisine featuring creative small plates and fresh local ingredients. Most diners praise the high food quality and unique flavors, highlighting dishes like grilled lamb chops, fried chicken, and corn. Service is generally described as friendly and professional. The atmosphere is intimate and casual, though the venue is small with limited seating, making advance booking essential. Some reviews note the space can be cramped and noisy, with modest decor. While the food is excellent, portions are small, leading some guests to question the value for money. Additionally, meal pacing and strict sitting time limits have been mentioned as potential drawbacks.
Ideal for diners seeking refined fusion flavors and small portions, with advance booking essential.