Maré by Rafael Cagali

You'll find yourself on Church Road in Hove, away from the seafront chaos, where Maré operates with the kind of quiet confidence that comes from actually knowing what you're doing. This is Rafael Cagali's space—a chef who doesn't do shortcuts or theatre for theatre's sake. The menu leans heavily into seafood and Mediterranean influences, but executed with the precision of someone who's spent serious time understanding flavour and technique. It's the sort of place where you go because you want to eat properly, not because you've seen it on Instagram.