The Real Eating Company

I've been here on and off for the last couple of years and have had some variable meals and service. But, went for breakfast a few Saturdays ago and it was very good. Slick service, good food and a buzzy atmosphere. Only complaint was that the coffees took a while to get to our table.
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Alex Russell
Friday, July 18, 2008

We thought (group of 4) that the restaurant was really overpriced at £35 per head. Also 10% service was included in the bill so no discretion possible. A starter promising oxheart delivered only tomatoes to a would-be carnivor for an overpriced £7. Other dishes were oversalted and portions were on the mean side. Service was slow despite only 3 other tables occupied.

House red wine was good but at over £14 was not competitively priced. We won't be returning.
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Saturday, June 28, 2008

Had a fantastic meal at the Real Eating Company in Hove yesterday - and must say I probably preferred it to their restaurant in Lewes.

We sat outside in the sun and shared a charcuterie plate from their deli and then had a steak and chips which had a special kind of butter with it (can't remember the name) and a courgette and goats cheese tart with salad. Followed this will a really citrussy lemon tart. Delicious!

Service was friendly and efficient. No complaints.
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Liz Reynolds
Sunday, April 27, 2008

After having passed it several times and saying to ourselves we must go in and then reading about the place in a book called " Fabulous Food Shops " we did .

An anti climax is the best I can describe my experience there . Service was slow and the food not as good as the building and deli would make you think .

Why they have a table right next to the sink I do not know . Yes you guessed that is where we were seated .

Would I go there again - probably not . With the pricing as it is I wouldn't want to risk another disappointment especially with so many good eateries in Hove to spend my money in .
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Leon Stanton
Monday, April 21, 2008

We've been to Real Eating approx 10 times in the last 15 months and the food has been very good throughout (usually with a couple of truly memorable dishes on each visit), historically making it one of our favourite places to go for a special occasion or to take visitors. The service has always been friendly, attentive and the staff have shown good knowledge of the dishes.

The recent introduction of the mid-week fixed price menu is handy too making it possible to go Real Eating for a more regular occasion.
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Duncan Morgan
Friday, October 12, 2007

I ate here back in April and the food was good, but perhaps not as fantastic as it could have been considering the price.
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Salopiantree
Saturday, August 25, 2007

Went to the Real Eating Company last night for dinner with 3 friends to celbrate a birthday.

The food was fantastic, and what a bargain with the set menu! The service was smooth and friendly and the wine (an Austian Gruner Veltliner I think) was corking(!).

Thanks to all the staff for such an enjoyable evening.

Highly recomended
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Stuart Grange
Thursday, August 23, 2007

Been to the Real Eating a few times now and its getting better and better each time, The new restaurant manager has really turned around the service its nearly perfect and as for the food I am still amazined each time, I spoke to the chef (Dave) who was brilliant in explaining what was in my dish I had.

Well Done and thanks for making the times there excellent.
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Geogia Slade
Thursday, July 26, 2007

Went to the Real Eating Company for brunch with friends on a weekend away, due to their website promise of the 'best eggs benedict in Brighton'. My friends said that indeed the eggs benedict were fab, however my big breakfast came smothered in garlic! Unusual, and without any warning at all on the menu, not what I wanted after Italian the previous night! A bit pricey too and not the best service.
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Justine Davidge
Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Have visited the Real eating company many times the food has improved so much I have heard there is a new chef and this certainly shows everything was perfect and the service is getting better.
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Monday, February 19, 2007