Elite Kitchen

I recently visited @elitekitchenbrighton the new Turkish restaurant on New Church Road, with my family, and we had a fantastic experience. This is their second location, with the first in Haywards Heath, and while this branch is new, the operation already feels smooth and well-organised

Elite specialises in traditional Turkish dishes paired with well crafted cocktails, which we thoroughly enjoyed. I started with an Aperol Spritz served in a beautiful oversized glass, and we also tried the frozen strawberry daiquiri, which was freshly made, vibrant, and delicious

I appreciated that the kids menu included both traditional Turkish options and familiar children’s favourites, perfect for little ones who might be fussier. The adults menu offered a fantastic variety, making it genuinely hard to choose!

For starters, we shared a selection of classic Turkish small plates, falafel, hummus, and halloumi, accompanied by freshly baked bread, hand crafted and warm from the oven. It was the perfect way to begin our meal. For the mains, we all opted for the Shish kebabs (kids portions for the children), which were served with mixed rice and salad. The meat was tender and flavourful, and the chilli and garlic sauces were real highlights, tying the dish together beautifully. Dessert was a big hit, especially for the kids. Their ice cream was served in a fun toy container, reminiscent of the Punky Puffin treats I loved as a child, it was a nostalgic moment seeing my kids enjoy the same excitement. I indulged in a handmade pistachio and vanilla truffle ice cream with a rich pistachio sauce filling, which was divine. Of course, we couldn’t leave without trying the Baklava, which was the perfect sweet finish!

Overall, Elite is a wonderful addition to the area. The restaurant is warm and inviting, with traditional Turkish décor, the staff are exceptionally friendly and attentive, and the food and drinks make it an ideal spot for both family meals and cocktail evenings with authentic Turkish cuisine. Highly recommended and best of luck to the team on this exciting new venture!

I was invited to try this one. As always, all opinions are my own.