Sevendials

Sevendials is a family-owned - Sam Metcalfe is also in charge of the kitchen - quality restaurant in Brighton, where they serve modern British/European food in warm contemporary surroundings; with a main dining area, private room and summer terrace there are many different opportunities for entertaining. Since opening in November 2001, they have already received 2AA Rosettes from the AA Guide, presented with the Brighton Juicy Award 2002 Best Food award and included in the Good Food Guide 2002/3. Sam gained experience in London, becoming Head Chef at The Belvedere in Holland Park at the tender age of twenty one. On their 'a la carte' three course menu, which is excellent value, choices could run from potato gnocchi with fresh peas, broad beans, shallot cream & melted parmesan to grilled black pudding, poached free range egg & bacon salad or foie gras parfait with toasted brioche, red onion marmalade to begin with, running on to corn-fed chicken breast stuffed with foie gras wrapped in parma ham with leeks, peas, broad beans and marjoram jus or whole roast john dory with sautéed baby savoy cabbage, Noilly Pratt cream sauce with chive oil, and finishing with victoria plum clafoutis with crème fraiche or caramelised lemon tart with raspberry coulis.