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Authentic Italian cooking at its best!

Set Menu

Why not try…

Our 2 Course Menu for just £15.95
or
our 3 Course Menu for £18.95

Please note: Not available Saturday after 5pm

Antipasti

Funghi Trifolati (GF)
Minestrone Soup (VE)
Prawn Cocktail
Crostini al Pomodoro (VE)

Mains

Pizza or Pasta of your choice
Pollo Milanese
Melanzane alla Parmigiana
Insalata Nizzarda

Dolci

Choice of desserts from main menu
(Coppas £2.00 extra)

Food Menu

Antipasti

Minestrone Soup (VE)(GF)
£6.50
Funghi Trifolati (GF)
£6.50
Mushrooms cooked with garlic butter, parsley
Bianchetti alla Diavola
£7.50

Deep fried whitebait with paprika

Crostini al Pomodoro (VE)
£6.50
Italian bread, fresh tomato, garlic, olive oil, basil
Sardine Alla Griglia
£8.00

Grilled sardines

Antipasto della Casa
£14.50

Parma ham, salami, bresaola, tomato, mozzarella, artichoke, olives – for 2 to share

Calamari Fritti
£8.00

Deep fried squid

Prosciutto di Parma con melone
£8.00

Parma ham and melon

Caprese
£7.50

Mozzarella, tomatoes and basil

Cozze

Our mussels are delivered fresh daily. We have 2 sauces:
Marinara
£10.00

White wine, cream, butter, onions, garlic, parsley

Napoletana
£10.00

Tomato, butter, garlic, onion, parsley

Pasta

SPAGHETTI

Pomodoro
£9.50

Italian tomato, parmesan, basil

Bolognese
£10.75

The classic Italian

Pinocchio
£10.75

Tomato, cream, parma ham, mushrooms, ham, basil, garlic, parmesan

Marinara
£10.75

Mussels, squid, prawns in a tomato, garlic sauce

Carrettiera
£10.75

Tomato, tuna, anchovies, butter, garlic, parsley

FUSILLI

Balotelli
£10.75

Chicken breast, tomato, chilli, butter, parmesan, garlic, herbs

Diavola
£10.75

Spicy sausage, tomato, olives, garlic, cream

Verde (VE)
£10.75

Spinach, olives, onion, vegan cheese

Carciofi
£10.75

Ham, capers, artichoke and garlic

Arrabbiata
£10.75

Tomato, chilli, garlic, parmesan, herbs

TAGLIATELLE

Funghi e Prosciutto
£10.75

Cream, mushrooms, ham, butter

Salmone
£10.75

Cream, smoked salmon, tomato

Boscaiola
£10.75

Mushrooms, bacon, peas, tomato, butter, parmesan

Siciliana
£10.75

Aubergine, peppers, garlic, olives, capers, tomato

Spinaci
£10.75

Chicken breast, bacon, spinach, cream, parmesan

RIGATONI

Amatriciana
£10.75

Tomato, bacon, onion, black pepper

Barolo
£10.75

Red wine, cream, bacon, onion, parmesan

Carbonara
£10.75

Cream, bacon, egg, parmesan

Norma
£10.75

Tomato, aubergine, ricotta, garlic

Pasticciati
£10.75

Meat sauce, cream, parmesan

TORTELLONI

Funghetto
£11.25

Cream, mushrooms, butter, parmesan

Aurora
£11.25

Tomato, cream, butter, parmesan

Gratinati
£11.25

Cream, ham, sage, parmesan-grilled

Piemontese
£11.25

Meat sauce, mushrooms, parmesan

Quattro Formaggi
£11.25

Cream, butter, four kinds of cheese

I CLASSICI

Lasagne Pasticciate
£11.25

Layers of pasta with meat sauce

Cannelloni Agli Spinaci e Ricotta
£11.25

Roll filled pasta

Risotto ai Porcini
£11.50

mushrooms and vegan cheese

Risotto Marinara
£11.25

Seafood mix with tomato and garlic

Melanzane alla Parmigiana
£10.75

Aubergine baked with tomato, mozzarella and parmesan cheese

GLUTEN FREE PENNE PASTA AVAILABLE WITH OVER 20 SAUCES.

WANNA GO LARGE? WE CAN SERVE ANY OF OUR PASTAS EXTRA LARGE JUST FOR £3.00!

Pizza

Margherita
£9.50

Tomato, mozzarella, basil

Napoletana
£11.00

Tomato, mozzarella, capers, anchovies, olives

Funghi
£11.00

Tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms

Vegetariana
£11.00
Tomato, mozzarella, aubergine, courgette, peppers, ricotta cheese
Fiorentina
£11.00
Tomato, mozzarella, spinach, egg, olives
Pinocchio
£12.25

Tomato, mozzarella, sausage, olives, mushrooms, prawns, peppers, anchovies, artichokes

Quattro Formaggi
£11.00
Four cheeses and tomato
Leonardo
£11.00
Tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni, ham
American Hot
£11.00

Tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni, chilli

Mikele
£11.00

Tomato, mozzarella, ham, pineapple

Funghi e Prosciutto
£11.00

Tomato, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms

Inglese
£11.00
Tomato, mozzarella, chicken, sweetcorn, chilli
Sardegna
£11.00

Tomato, mozzarella, Italian sausage, onion, black olives

Frutti Di Mare
£11.00

Tomato, seafood, garlic, herbs

Nettuno
£11.00
Tomato, mozzarella cheese, tuna, onions, black olives
Stefano
£11.00

Tomato, mozzarella, prawns, chilli, rocket

Capricciosa
£11.00
Tomato, mozzarella, artichokes, peppers, mushrooms, olives, onion
Marinara
£9.00

Tomato, garlic oregano, basil

Messicana
£11.00
Bolognese sauce, mozzarella, sweetcorn, chilli
Quattro Stagioni
£11.00
Tomato, mozzarella, sausage, mushroom, egg, anchovies
Zola
£11.00

Mozzarella, ricotta, Italian sausage, gorgonzola, onion

CALZONE

Bomba
£11.50

Tomato, mozzarella, ham, Italian sausage, mushrooms

Terra
£11.50

Tomato, mozzarella, peppers, aubergine

INSALATE

Insalata Geppetto
£10.50

Parma ham, mozzarella, artichoke, salad leaves, tomato, olive oil, parmesan

Insalata Jiminy Cricket
£10.50

Gorgonzola, walnuts, apple, chicory, cranberries, salad leaves

Insalata Buon Sangue
£11.00
Grilled chicken breast, avocado, sweetcorn, tomato, egg, salad leaves
Insalata Di Avocado con Gamberetti
£10.50

Avocado, prawns, tomato, lettuce, cucumber, marie rose dressing

Insalata Nizzarda
£10.50

Tuna, French beans, egg, potato, anchovy, vinaigrette dressing

Insalata Mista (VE)
£6.50

Mixed salad

CARNE E PESCE

Pollo Milanese
£12.50
Breast of chicken in breadcrumbs with Spaghetti Pomodoro
Pollo Funghetto
£15.00
Grilled chicken breast, mushroom, white wine, cream and saute potatoes
Pollo Siciliana
£15.00
Grilled chicken breast with Siciliana sauce and saute potatoes
Salmone alla Griglia
£15.00
Grilled salmon fillet, creamy dill sauce and saute potatoes
Spigola all’ Acquapazza
£16.00
Fresh fillet of sea bass, olive oil, herbs, white wine, tomato and saute potatoes
Costata di Manzo
£18.50

Grilled sirloin steak 8oz, garlic butter and saute potatoes

Contorni

Garlic Pizza slices
£9.00
With a dipping Gorgonzola cheese sauce, great to share!
Pizza Bread Olive oil and garlic
£7.00
Pizza Bread Mozzarella
£8.50
Garlic Bread
£5.50
Mozzarella Garlic Bread
£6.75
Patatine Fritte
£4.00
French fries
Sauté potatoes with garlic and Rosemary
£4.50
Roast Broccoli and Thyme
£4.50
Sautéed spinach with garlic
£4.50
Ciabatta Bread and butter
£4.50

Bambini Menu

Bambini Menu

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

MAINS

Spaghetti Pomodoro
£5.95
RigatonI Carbonara
£5.95
Gluten Free Penne Bolognese
£5.95
Pizza Margherita
£5.95
Pizza Pepperoni
£5.95
Pizza Hawaiian
£5.95
Chicken Milanese
£6.95
Served with fries or spaghetti pomodoro.

DESSERTS

Mixed Ice Cream
£2.50
Chocolate Cake
£2.50

DRINKS

Kids Orange Juice
£1.00
Kids Apple Juice
£1.00

Dessert Menu

Dolci

Tiramisu
£6.50

Means pick me up, our Pinocchio specialty certainly does that!

Torta Di Mele
£6.50

Italian apple tart

Creme Caramel
£6.50
Bigne al Cioccolato
£6.50

Profiteroles

Torta al Tartufo
£6.50

Chocolate truffle gateau

Torta Golosa (VE)
£6.50

Plant based chocolate cake (contains nuts)

Affogato
£6.50

Plant based chocolate cake (contains nuts)

Coppa Amarena
£7.50

Cherries in syrup with vanilla, strawberry, pistachio ice cream, whipped cream

Coppa Milo
£7.50

Meringue with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream

Coppa Maxi
£7.50

Vanilla ice cream, crushed meringue, red berry coulis, whipped cream

Coppa Olivia
£7.50

Tiramisu, vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream

Coppa Pietro
£7.50

Meringue, lemon sorbet, lemon curd, whipped cream

Coppa Carmen
£7.50

Amaretti biscuits, amaretto liquer, vanilla ice cream, espresso and whipped cream

Coppa Kev
£7.50

Profiterole, cherry and chocolate sauce, pistachio and vanilla ice cream with chocolate drops and whipped cream

Gelato Misto
£6.25

Selection of ice creams

Lemon or Mango Sorbet
£6.25
Extra Scoop
£1.50

Add a scoop of ice-cream to your dessert

Drinks Menu

Hot Drinks

Espresso
£2.75
Double Espresso
£3.00
Americano
£3.00
Cappuccino
£3.75
Latte
£3.75
Flat white
£3.75
Flat white
£3.75
Macchiato
£2.95
Mocha
£3.95
Liqueur Coffee
£7.00

We serve a wide selection of liquer coffees, please ask your server.

Italian Hot Chocolate
£3.95

Freshly melted chocolate and coco powder topped with whipped cream, true chocolate indulgence!

TEAS

Earl Grey
£3.25
English Breakfast
£3.25
Fresh Mint Tea
£3.25
Peppermint Tea
£3.25
Green Tea
£3.25
Camomile Tea
£3.25

COCKTAILS

Bellini
£8.00

From Venice to Pinocchio this simple cocktail is true refreshment, Prosecco with white peach purée

Aperol Spritz
£8.00

Pleasantly citrus and slightly bitter a light, fresh aperitif with Prosecco, Aperol and a splash of soda

Limoncello Mojito
£8.50

A zesty twist on a classic mojito

Hazelnut Negroni
£8.50

A sweeter play on a classic negroni, Campari, Sweet Vermouth and Frangelico

Boozie Susie
£8.50

She’s sweet, a little cheeky, and knows how to stir up trouble, Gin, apple and cranberry juice never tasted this fun

Cynar Spritz
£8.50

Cynar, Prosecco and soda water – tastes something like an adult coca-cola

Hugo
£8.50

A great refreshing aperitif to your Italian meal, Prosecco, elderflower, soda and fresh mint

Mojito
£8.50

The Cuban classic, Bacardi, fresh lime, sugar, lemonade, mint leaves

Cosmopolitan
£8.50

Lipsmackingly sweet and sour, Vodka, Cointreau, cranberry juice, lime juice

Brighton Rock
£8.50

A day by the seaside whatever the weather! Gin, tonic, blue Curacao and a chunk of the famous Brighton minty rock

Margarita
£8.50

Concoction of Tequilla, Triple Sec and lime juice with a salt rim

Pino Colada
£8.50

Get that tropical taste with Bacardi, Malibu, coconut milk, pineapple juice

Godfather
£8.50

The Don of all cocktails, Jack Daniels and Amaretto with a wedge of orange on the rocks

Espresso Martini
£8.50

This Italian classic is a true pick me up with Vodka, Kahlua, fresh espresso topped with a coffee bean

Negroni
£8.50

Short aromatic and bright cocktail, Gin, Vermouth, Campari served with orange slice on the rocks

Sex on the beach
£8.50

We’re so close to the beach so we had to put this on our list! Vodka, Archers, orange juice, cranberry juice

MOCKTAILS

Bambino
£6.25

Sweet, sparkly, and way too cool for juice boxes – apple, orange, lemonade, and a splash of grenadine

Tutti Frutti
£6.25

A fruity party in a glass—orange, pineapple, and cranberry all getting along suspiciously well

Mango Madness
£6.25

A juicy burst of mango, orange, and lemonade with a hint of mint—pure sunshine in a glass!

Esotica
£6.25

Exotic by name, flirty by nature – pineapple, mango, grenadine, and soda with holiday vibes.

Virgin Mojito
£6.50

All the sass, none of the booze – fresh lime, mint, and sugar doing it the old-school cool way

WINE

WHITE WINE

Vino della Casa Bianco
£4.95 (125ml) / £7.95 (250ml) / £18.50 (btl)

A fruity favourite, with notes of peach flower. Medium-bodied

Grecanico Nadaria
£22.50 (btl)

Refreshing with a clean, light finish

Sauvignon Blanc IGT Ardesia
£23.50 (btl)

Dry, aromatic, and fruity. Medium-bodied with a punch of flavour

Chardonnay IGT Leone de Castris
£25.00 (btl)

Fruity and aromatic on the palate. Perfect with light bites!

Pinot Grigio DOC Zenato
£6.95 (125ml) / £9.95 (250ml) / £28.00 (btl)

Light in body with a fresh and citrusy finish. A tasty crowd pleaser!

Pecorino DOCG Cantina Tollo
£28.00 (btl)

Crisp, fresh, and medium-bodied with a long, satisfying finish

Gavi DOCG Dezzani
£32.00 (btl)

Light and fresh with a strong, pleasant finish

Vermentino Costamolino Argiolas
£35.00

Fresh and dry. Great with seafood

Vino della Casa Bianco
£18.50 (btl)

£4.95 (125ml) / £7.95 (250ml)

A fruity favourite, with notes of peach flower. Medium-bodied

Grecanico Nadaria
£22.50 (btl)

Refreshing with a clean, light finish

Sauvignon Blanc IGT Ardesia
£23.50 (btl)

Dry, aromatic, and fruity. Medium-bodied with a punch of flavour

Chardonnay IGT Leone de Castris
£25.00 (btl)

Fruity and aromatic on the palate. Perfect with light bites!

Pinot Grigio DOC Zenato
£28.00 (btl)

£6.95 (125ml) / £9.95 (250ml)

Light in body with a fresh and citrusy finish. A tasty crowd pleaser!

Pecorino DOCG Cantina Tollo
£28.00 (btl)

Crisp, fresh, and medium-bodied with a long, satisfying finish

Gavi DOCG Dezzani
£32.00 (btl)

Light and fresh with a strong, pleasant finish

Vermentino Costamolino Argiolas
£35.00 (btl)

Fresh and dry. Great with seafood

RED WINE

Vino della Casa Rosso
£4.95 (125ml) / £7.95 (250ml) / £19.50 (btl)

Ruby red, fresh and fruity on palate. Medium-bodied. Just right for any occasion!

Sangiovese IGT Lungarotti
£20.50 (btl)

Youthful and vibrant with a long, fruity finish

Montepuliciano D’Abruzzo DOC Cantina Tollo
£21.00 (btl)

Packed with juicy red berries, finishing off with a gentle kick

Merlot IGP Sicilia Cusumano
£23.00 (btl)

A Sicilian gem bursting with ripe black fruits. Smooth and rich

Primitivo Megdaglione Leone de Castris
£30.00 (btl)

A deep red that commands attention. Medium-bodied with dark fruit and a subtle tobacco edge

Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG Camigliano
£33.50 (btl)

With aromas of liquorice and dark fruits. Medium-bodied. Full of character and charm

Valpolicella Superiore DOC Zenato
£7.95 (125ml) / £10.95 (250ml) / £35.00 (btl)

A true Valpolicella that’s easy to love. A dry, full-bodied softness that’s pure satisfaction

Barolo Dezzani
£55.00

A mixture of ripe dark fruit and subtle notes of spices. A full and velvety taste on the palate

Vino della Casa Rosso
£19.50 (btl)

£4.95 (125ml) / £7.95 (250ml)

Ruby red, fresh and fruity on palate. Medium-bodied. Just right for any occasion!

Sangiovese IGT Lungarotti
£20.50 (btl)

Youthful and vibrant with a long, fruity finish

Montepuliciano D’Abruzzo DOC Cantina Tollo
£21.00 (btl)

Packed with juicy red berries, finishing off with a gentle kick

Merlot IGP Sicilia Cusumano
£23.00 (btl)

A Sicilian gem bursting with ripe black fruits. Smooth and rich

Primitivo Megdaglione Leone de Castris
£30.00 (btl)

A deep red that commands attention. Medium-bodied with dark fruit and a subtle tobacco edge

Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG Camigliano
£33.50 (btl)

With aromas of liquorice and dark fruits. Medium-bodied. Full of character and charm

Valpolicella Superiore DOC Zenato
£35.00 (btl)

£7.95 (125ml) / £10.95 (250ml)

A true Valpolicella that’s easy to love. A dry, full-bodied softness that’s pure satisfaction

Barolo Dezzani
£55.00

A mixture of ripe dark fruit and subtle notes of spices. A full and velvety taste on the palate

ROSE

Pinot Grigio Blush Sentito
£19.50 (btl)

Bright and refreshing with a fruity note, perfectly balanced citrus, cherry, and red fruit flavours, all wrapped up in a light, dry finish.

Cerasuolo Cantina Tollo
£5.75 (125ml) / £8.50 (250ml) / £22.00 (btl)

Smooth and medium-bodied with intense fruit flavours. A silky and satisfying finish.

Pinot Grigio Blush Sentito
£19.50 (btl)

Bright and refreshing with a fruity note, perfectly balanced citrus, cherry, and red fruit flavours, all wrapped up in a light, dry finish.

Cerasuolo Cantina Tollo
£22.00 (btl)

£5.75 (125ml) / £8.50 (250ml)

Smooth and medium-bodied with intense fruit flavours. A silky and satisfying finish.

SPARKLING

Prosecco Colli Trevigiani DOC
£6.45 (125ml) / £24.00 (btl)

Let’s get the party started! This semi-sparkling frizzante shines bright and bursts with juicy apple, banana, and yellow flower aromas. Full-flavoured with a light fizz

Alta Langa DOCG Brut
£40.00 (btl)

A fine and lasting finish with an intense taste of a bouquet of delicate flowers. A well balanced treat for the ultimate celebration!

Prosecco Colli Trevigiani DOC
£24.00 (btl)

£6.45 (125ml)

Let’s get the party started! This semi-sparkling frizzante shines bright and bursts with juicy apple, banana, and yellow flower aromas. Full-flavoured with a light fizz

Alta Langa DOCG Brut
£40.00 (btl)

A fine and lasting finish with an intense taste of a bouquet of delicate flowers. A well balanced treat for the ultimate celebration!

BEER

Moretti
£5.45 (33cl) / £7.45 (66cl)
Moretti Sale Di Mare
£5.45 (33cl)
Heineken
£5.45 (33cl)
Cider Mela Rossa
£4.95 (33cl)
Moretti Zero Alcohol Free
£4.95 (33cl)

SOFT DRINKS

Coca Cola
£3.25
Coke Zero
£3.20
Diet Coke
£3.20
San Pellegrino Aranciata
£3.20

Iconic Italian drink with fresh orange taste

San Pellegrino Limonata
£3.20

Slightly bitter but very refreshing

Crodino
£3.50

An Italian ritual! A non-alcoholic spritz

JUICES

Orange Juice
£3.00
Fresh Orange Juice
£4.00
Apple juice
£3.00
Pineapple juice
£2.80
Cranberry juice
£3.00
Mango juice
£3.00

SAN BERNARDO MINERAL WATER

Sparkling or Still (75cl)
£4.45
Sparkling or Still (50cl)
£3.25

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!

Takeaway Menu

Italian food delivered to your door!

Enjoy our delicious authentic Italian food in the comfort of your own home.

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 –

Why You'll Love Pinocchio

Genuine Italian Food

Delicious, fresh and affordable authentic Italian cuisine.

Great Location

Located centrally in the North Laine of Brighton

Big & Spacious

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

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.

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.