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FUMI Restaurant, Brighton, Brighton and Hove

FUMI Restaurant

4.2
4.2
216 Reviews
£26 to £40
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
There’s a saying in Japan, ‘Ichi-go ichi-e,’ which means, every moment is one-of-a-kind and something to be treasured. This is the philosophy of our neighbourhood restaurant FUMI, located in the centre of Brighton.
A slow restaurant in a fast-moving city, FUMI is a place where flavours, service and interiors are harmonious.
A simple Japanese inspired menu driven by the seasons, our moods and by whatever is fresh and exciting in the moment.

At FUMI, we source all our produce, meats and fish from small, local suppliers. Nothing is mass-produced or served out of season, with everything we create coming directly from the farm to your table. Each meal at FUMI is a celebration of bountiful harvests, beloved community, and our favourite pairing of food and friends.
We hope you enjoy.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:30 Wed–Sun 11:30–16:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:45
  • Phone number
    01273 064516
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Gabriele Petrera, Fabio Lauro

What 216 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Brighton

    Good for business meals

  • Brighton

    Innovative

  • Brighton

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Brighton

    Healthy

  • Brighton

    Great for fine wines

  • Brighton

    Romantic

  • Brighton

    Good for special occasions

  • Brighton

    Lively

  • Brighton

    Good for business meals

  • Brighton

    Innovative

  • Brighton

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Brighton

    Healthy

  • Brighton

    Great for fine wines

  • Brighton

    Romantic

  • Brighton

    Good for special occasions

  • Brighton

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
FUMI Restaurant in Brighton offers a delightful Japanese dining experience marked by "amazing food," "beautiful decor," and "attentive service." The tasting menu receives high praise for its "exquisite" flavors, and the cocktails complement the delightful dishes. While some find prices high, the ambiance and overall experience make it a sought-after destination for special occasions.

216 Reviews
  1. Emma

    London9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love Fumi but hadn’t been for maybe a year and the food was even better than we remembered. I think there is a new chef. Everything was delicious. Highly recommended, lovely staff and the new sofa is super comfy.

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  2. Linda

    Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A stunning restaurant, authentic and varied menu, lovely staff and fabulous wine.

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  3. Nathan

    London7 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Pretty terrible dining experience. Saturday evening and there was no wine, Prosecco, champagne or lemonade available. Shortage of menus and staff complaints about deliveries. Service was poor and the food disappointing. Offered the chance to visit again but declined, will not be returning.

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  4. Chowhound

    Brighton6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, friendly service yet not obtrusive. Interesting and varied wine list and superb food beautifully presented. Couldn’t fault a thing.

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  5. Zoe

    London1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    The first two times we visited Fumi it felt like a real treat. Unfortunately the last two visits have been incredibly disappointing with problems in the kitchen and long wait times on the food on both occasions. Sadly wouldn’t recommend.

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  6. Emma VIP

    London18 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Beautiful room to have sushi, we enjoyed our lunch.

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  7. Erin

    West Sussex1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food at Fumi is really the star of the show! We came about a year and half ago and had the Omakase 4 dish menu. We then came back for Valentines day this year and while we were hoping to have the same again (I also emailed ahead to ask if we could turn up for omakase), I wasnt told that they would only be doing a 7 dish omakase menu which cost significantly more. This was a little dissapointing upon arrival but understand if the kitchen is only expecting to do one omakase set menu. However, we stuck about for the food as we know its brill and went for the salmon, pork, and the moriawase tenpura. All was delicious. The great food could be even better supported by an improvement in service. Unfortunately another table nearby felt compelled to complain about it, which left us a bit apprehensive before ordering. It did unfortunately take 30 mins for us to order (think we might have been forgotten at the back) and we had to get the attention of a waiter to do so. It was a bit strange as well, that multiple dishes seemed to go to tables they werent for, and servers seemed confused. Slightly dissapointed that there were no dessert wines also as these were visible on the menu, but were told they didnt have these due to change in menu, again not a big deal. We also were asked if we had paid, when we hadnt yet -perhaps a general lack of communication between managers and servers? Everyone was polite and We didnt mind the wait, as the food is so good. A generally good experience, and worth visiting for the fantastic food that had us so full!

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  8. Matt

    East Sussex2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere and decor of the restaurant was lovely. The food was amazing and the cocktails were also great. The only thing that let down the restaurant a little was the service. The staff didn’t seem to know who ordered what, what table was what number…etc. just seemed a bit disorganised. But overall a really nice valentines meal.

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    London3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Great food let down by really really chaotic service which they should sort out as it lets the place down.

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  10. Karen

    Brighton2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was well presented and lovely flavours. A little on the pricey side.

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FUMI Restaurant is rated 4.2 stars by 216 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for FUMI Restaurant

FUMI Restaurant, 1 Circus Street, Brighton, Brighton and Hove BN2 9QF

Additional information

  • Area
    Brighton
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:30 Wed–Sun 11:30–16:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:45
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Gabriele Petrera, Fabio Lauro
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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