Zizzi - Brighton

You're looking for decent Italian without the drama, and this particular Zizzi delivers exactly that. The Prince Albert Street location puts you right in the thick of Brighton's dining scene, close enough to the seafront that you can work up an appetite with a proper walk along the prom beforehand. The menu hits all the expected notes - proper crispy-based pizzas, generous pasta portions that won't leave you hungry, and risottos that actually have some bite to them. Staff seem to genuinely care about getting your order right, which isn't always a given with chains. It's the sort of place where you can bring your parents when they're visiting, take a casual date without overthinking it, or grab a quick bite before hitting the lanes.