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Java and Jazz - Java and Jazz, Forest Row, East Sussex
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Java and Jazz

4.5 (16)
£25 and under
Italian
Lewes Rd, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5ES

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2 people
19:00
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for brunch
An institution in Forest Row, serving a full range of breakfasts, pizzas, pastas, desserts. gelato and great drinks for over 30 years

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Café, English
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 08:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We can cater for up to 200 people at your venue or we can host for you.
  • Private party facilities
    We can hold private events for anything from 2 - 80 guests. Call us for more details
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Forest Row
  • Cross Street
    On the A22 nearly opposite the Tesco garage
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Forest Row buses stop outside
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

  • Kids Pizza Parties

    £20.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Your own space in the heart of Forest Row to have a kids (or adults) party. With 30 choices of pizza, 35 choices of gelato along with smoothies, milkshakes and cakes, we'll have something for everyone. Choose a birthday cake (with 72 hours notice) for a birthday party along with candles, decorations and even face painting if required (2 weeks notice)
    Kids Pizza Parties photo
  • Private Dining

    £40.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Have a Private dining experience for up to 16 people
    Private Dining photo
  • Afternoon Tea

    £25.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    We'll spoil you with a selection of sandwiches, cakes, scones with cream and jam, tea and coffee and you can upgrade to prosecco for an occasion even more special.

What 16 people are saying

Java and Jazz reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • East Sussex

    Great for brunch

  • East Sussex

    Child-friendly

  • East Sussex

    Good for groups

  • East Sussex

    Healthy

  • East Sussex

    Hot spot

  • East Sussex

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Java and Jazz delights with "amazing!!! food never disappoints" and offers "fresh, good quality food at reasonable prices." This "great artisan pizza restaurant" boasts "supreme customer service" and a "friendly atmosphere." Guests enjoy "very generous portions" and "excellent food," making it a "real little gem" in Forest Row.
16 Reviews
  1. K

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here for a birthday brunch. Food was outstanding. Quality of produce was excellent, service efficient and our server was so lovely, helpful and polite. Yes, a little on the pricy side, but I would definitely return. The vegan and vegetarian selection was fantastic too, no quorn sausages to be seen thankfully! A little gem of a restaurant.

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  2. Jo VIP

    London10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Dreadful to zero service. Staff all hanging around in separate room chatting and ignoring customers even though restaurant was half full. Starters served but then mains arrived before we had finished. No one cleared food away or asked us if we wanted more drinks so we cleared used plates onto a table beside us. When staff arrived with our food they dumped the plates/dishes on our table without any effort to identify who wanted what. Staff hardly spoke so very difficult to communicate with them. Not going back.

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  3. Jane

    West Sussex2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly atmosphere Great food and convenient location. Will definitely go back

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  4. Emily

    Brighton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love coming to Java and Jazz. It’s just down the road and they have everything!! Coffee, cakes, smoothies, cooked breakfasts, lunches, dinner, pizza etc. it’s so impressive!! Never had a bad meal or experience. Staff are so lovely too!!

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  5. Phillip

    East Sussex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and my party enjoyed their lunch with me.

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  6. Kay

    West Sussex6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time I've been there in ages! I think the dining room itself has become more organised and comfortable! Staff and food lovely and moderately busy for a Tuesday evening too.

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  7. Samantha

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing!!! Food never disappoints, big portions and great affordable prices, can’t recommend them enough

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  8. choo

    London6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Fresh, good quality food at reasonable prices. The pizzas are outstanding.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    2nd time in one week - pizza & salad Nicoise great and proper grown up English breakfast was fabulous and great value for money. Only minor criticism pleaseheat up your plates would make all the difference!!

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  10. Liz

    Warwickshire1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Didn't have the wine we wanted from the menu. One order was missed so one paety member had to wait 10 mins whilst we all ate. Quite long gaps between staff attention to us. We weren't reminded that they closed at 9pm promptly, so was too late to order deserts, and the coffee machine had been turned off, so no coffees either. A disappointing end to a happy evening. Inexperienced (?) staff require better customer contact and awareness training.

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FAQs

Java and Jazz offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01342 826699.

Java and Jazz is rated 4.5 stars by 16 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Java and Jazz

Lewes Rd, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5ES

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    On the A22 nearly opposite the Tesco garage
  • Area
    Forest Row
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 08:00–21:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Café, English
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Forest Row buses stop outside
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We can cater for up to 200 people at your venue or we can host for you.
  • Private party facilities
    We can hold private events for anything from 2 - 80 guests. Call us for more details
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