Cin Cin

For an experience marrying modern Italian cuisine with an energetic, contemporary vibe, diners should head straight to Cin Cin HOVE. This bustling restaurant set on Western Road showcases what can be done with quality and local ingredients, most of which are sourced from in and around Sussex. The resulting dishes are inventive, fresh, and lovingly prepared.

Owners David and Jamie are committed to sustainable provenance and their menu changes monthly to reflect seasonal availability. Snacks such as their house rosemary focaccia or panelle with nduja kimchi should not be missed and are the prelude to a collection of dishes showcasing local ingredients as the basis for modern Italian cuisine.

Start off with small plates to share such as burrata with aubergine parmigiana or one of their famous arancini, then move on to the main event - their hand shaped pastas, made fresh every day by their skilled chefs and featuring the best ingredients at their height of their seasonal flavour. Don't forget to sample their inventive takes on classic Italian cocktails - their Cin Cin Negroni is made with rose vermouth and rhubarb bitters - and save room for dessert else you'll miss their tiramisu choux bun with coffee ice cream.

The vibe inside Cin Cin HOVE is warm, tactile, and authentic - the perfect spot for an evening with mates or a special celebration. The open kitchen invites guests to view the culinary business - there’s something incredibly reassuring about the sight of pasta dough being rolled, fish being pan-seared, and the gentle hiss of a pan. It’s this sense of relaxed inclusivity - GO TEAM - that will see Cin Cin within the heart of the Sussex food scene for years to come.