Pinocchio

You'll find this stalwart Italian tucked down New Road, where it's been feeding Brighton families and post-shopping crowds for decades. The interior hasn't changed much – checkered tablecloths, wine bottles lining the walls, and that wonderfully lived-in feel that only comes from years of satisfied diners. The portions here are absolutely enormous, which explains why you'll often see people leaving with doggy bags. Their lasagne could feed a small village, and the pizza bases are proper thick and chewy – none of that trendy thin-crust nonsense. It's the kind of place where the waiters remember your usual order and the tiramisu comes out looking like it could collapse a table. Perfect for when you want comfort food that actually comforts, without any Instagram-worthy presentation getting in the way.