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Step into a slice of Italy, nestled in the heart of Brighton…

Pinocchio restaurant is a family-run, Italian restaurant, serving authentic Italian cuisine since 1987. Our menu is crafted with fresh, quality ingredients and offers something for everyone – from classic pastas and pizzas to hearty mains and indulgent desserts for our amici with a sweet tooth!

With two spacious floors, we're the perfect spot for everything from cosy dinners to lively celebrations – birthdays, family gatherings, or just a night out with friends. Just steps away from the theatres, Pinocchio offers a welcoming spot to enjoy quality Italian food before the curtain rises or after the final bow.

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About Pinocchio

As the OLDEST Italian Restaurant in Brighton we are proud of our heritage and the fact we have been serving delicious and authentic Italian food from our Ristorante to our community for over 30 years.

Pinocchio is a family-run Italian restaurant in the very heart of Brighton’s bustling theatre district. Famous for our delicious, fresh food and friendly atmosphere, Pinocchio has been a firm favourite with the people of Brighton for 30 years.

The restaurant has recently been redecorated from top to bottom. We have been busy with the fit out with many new and exciting features, including new restaurant branding, a brand new kitchen, simple yet stylish refurbishment of the restaurant, fun revamp of our loos and a fantastic new and fresh layout upstairs, making more use of our amazing skylights. These really do give a light and airy feel to our upstairs dining area, which we are sure you will love!

Take a look inside!

Take a fresh look inside Pinocchio – we’ve recently redecorated and given our restaurant a warm new feel, blending classic Italian charm with a modern touch. Alongside the new look, we’ve updated our menus too, adding exciting new dishes while keeping the traditional favourites you know and love. Still family-run, now with a fresh look – and even more to savour.
Together with the newly refurbished restaurant and our updated menus, the team at Pinocchio are eagerly awaiting to welcome you, cook fresh, authentic Italian food for you and ensure you have a wonderful time and leave with fully belly and a smile.

Why You’ll Love Pinocchio

Genuine Italian Food

Delicious, fresh and affordable authentic Italian cuisine.

Our Menu

Great Location

Located centrally in the North Laine of Brighton

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Big & Spacious

Light and airy with 2 floors and an alfresco area. Perfect dining location.

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Our menu

Genuine Italian Pizza only at Donatello

Food Menu

We pride ourselves at Pinocchio, on our authentic Italian cuisine prepared using top quality ingredients and cooked with Italian flair and love.

Food Menu

Set Menu

Why not try…

Our 2 Course Menu for just £14.95 or our 3 Course Menu for £17.95*

*Not available Saturday after 5pm

Set Menu
Genuine Italian Pizza only at Donatello

Bambini Menu

Children have always loved coming to Pinocchio! Our bambini menu is a selection of their favourite dishes that will guarantee a smile.

Bambini Menu
Genuine Italian Pizza only at Donatello

Dessert Menu

Delicious, gooey and Italian – our desserts and coffees are always a favourite way to end an enjoyable meal.
Dessert Menu
Donatello Award Winning Wine Menu

Drinks Menu

Our outstanding selection of wine is supplied by our award winning wine merchant and we have an extensive and affordable menu of delicious cocktails and beers for all occasion.

Drinks Menu
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Festive Menu

We are The Home Of Celebrations, we’ve decked the halls and will transform your Christmas parties into memorable events. From corporate Christmas parties to family get togethers, Pinocchio serves delicious Italian food with a sprinkle of Christmas fun!

Regardless of the size of your group, our expert event planners will take the stress out of Christmas party planning; because you deserve to enjoy the festivities with your colleagues, family and friends!
So sit back, relax, and let us do the cooking.

Buone Feste!

Festive Menu

What Our Guests Say…

Nothings too much trouble

Fabulous family restaurant where nothing was too much trouble. They didn’t have one ingredient for my son’s meal. So gave him the option of adding something else. The manager ensured everything was to our liking and took notice of comments rather than doing it as a matter of course. I noticed he made an effort to chat to every table. It made for such a lovely relaxed atmosphere and with wonderful fresh, well priced food and drink. I will certainly return again next time I’m in Brighton.

– Kally –

Perfect family lunch

Perfect family lunch and amazing value at Pinocchios. We all enjoyed our meal and found it very filling. This will definitely be on our list of places to return to when visiting Brighton.

– Paula –

The best pasta outside of italy!!!

My family and I came to Brighton for a weekend away and ended up eating here on both days. All the food - main, sides and desserts were lovely! I haven't had a pasta that tasted that good since being in Italy! The food was nicer here than at the some of the more highly ranked restaurants in Brighton. Friendly family run restaurant. Clean, well priced. Would thoroughly recommend.

– Dara –

As good as ever!

It was lovely to visit Pinocchios after quite a long time and to find it was better than ever. From the initial friendly response when I phoned to reserve, through to our delight on arriving to be find their extended outdoor seating area, the food and service were great and so reasonable in price for an evening meal. Lots of atmosphere for a warm September Monday evening. Thank you Pinocchios.

– Sally –

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Events at Pinnochio

We love a good party here at Pinocchio and with 2 floors of ample space we are the perfect choice for a large family gatherings, anniversaries, birthdays, reunions, friends night out… Whatever the occasion, we can cater as our menus are for everyone and a popular choice for big groups.

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