Sri LankanWestern Road

The Coconut Island

Sri Lankan cooking with warm staff near Norfolk Square

5.0/10

Local score

No. 142 of 300 places to eat on r/brighton, from 5 locals across 6 threads.

100% would send a mate. Still recommended in 2026.

A newer Sri Lankan restaurant on Western Road that gets repeated, enthusiastic recommendations for its food and 'amazing' staff. Reviewers say it's good for groups, has good vibes, and doesn't need much advance notice.

Go for
Group dinner, low notice needed

What locals say

For Mexican - La Chozas or Casa Azul , Sri Lankan - Coconut Island , Indian - Manjus or Indian Summer , Iranian food Shayan , Lebenese - Kambis , Italian - Fatto a Manno, Japanese - Bincho Yakitori (amazing vibes but gets very booked up ) or Murasaki , Thai - Red snapper or Tookthas Thai , African - Abbysinnia 🙌🏻 lots of great places in Brighton I'm sure you'll…
u/direct_architecture, 20254 upvotes“Advice on what to do and where to eat with older brother”
A good list but for the best bakery I would recommend The Real Patisserie on Western Road Hove near Brunswick Square. Their almond croissants particularly stand out, but everything is great. For great Asian fusion food try Coconut Island on Western Road near Norfolk Square, amazing Sri Lankan food. Kitgum also amazing is reopening in Hampton Place by Waitrose later this month.
u/Nickmm53, 20261 upvotes“My best of brighton food selection that no one asked for”
Chilli Pickle in the Lanes or Coconut Island on Western Road near Norfolk Square..
u/Nickmm53, 202634 upvotes“Curry House Recommendation”
Coconut Island is good vibes, amazing staff and food, probably don't need much notice.
u/rorsws, 20251 upvotes“Good places to eat with pals?”

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