Pinocchio Brighton is a family-run Italian restaurant at 22 New Road in the North Laine. Serving the city since 1987, it offers two floors and an alfresco area close to Brighton’s theatres and central attractions.
Classic pizza and pasta form the heart of the menu, supported by antipasti, salads and substantial Italian main courses. Fresh mussels, calamari, aubergine parmigiana and generous sharing plates give diners plenty of ways to begin a meal.
Set menus provide a straightforward multi-course option, while a dedicated children’s selection makes the restaurant practical for families. Italian desserts, coffee, wine, cocktails and beer complete the experience.
The spacious, lively format works well for pre-theatre dining, cosy dinners and larger celebrations. Guests with allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements should review the current allergen information and speak to staff before ordering.
Address: 22 New Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1UF, England
Pinocchio North Laine Menu
Set Menu
3 Course Menu for £19.95 or 2 Course Menu for £16.95 (Not available Saturday after 5pm). Coppas £2.00 extra.
Funghi Trifolati
Mushrooms cooked with garlic, butter, parsley and olive oil
Minestrone Soup
Our homemade soup full of fresh vegetables
Prawn Cocktail
Prawns served in a Marie Rose sauce on a bed of lettuce
Crostini al Pomodoro
Fresh, juicy tomatoes on toasted bread with basil and olive oil
Pizza or Pasta of your choice
Pollo Milanese
Melanzane alla Parmigiana
Insalata Nizzarda
Choice of desserts from main menu
Coppas £2.00 extra
Antipasti
Bresaola della Valtellina
Smoked fillet of beef with lemon and rocket
Bruschetta Alpina
Toasted ciabatta topped with mushrooms and goats cheese
Bianchetti alla Diavola
Deep fried whitebait with paprika
Sardine Alla Griglia
Grilled sardines
Calamari Fritti
Deep fried squid
Prosciutto di Parma con melone
Parma ham and melon
Caprese
Mozzarella, tomatoes and basil
Melanzane alla Parmigiana
Aubergine baked with tomato, mozzarella and parmesan cheese
Antipasto della Casa
Parma ham, salami, bresaola, tomato, mozzarella, artichoke, olives – for 2 to share
Cozze Marinara
White wine, cream, butter, onions, garlic, parsley
Cozze Napoletana
Tomato, butter, garlic, onion, parsley
Pasta
Gluten Free and Vegan menus available! WANNA GO LARGE? WE CAN SERVE ANY OF OUR PASTAS EXTRA LARGE JUST FOR £3.00!
Spaghetti Pomodoro
Italian tomato, parmesan, basil
Spaghetti Bolognese
The classic Italian
Spaghetti Pinocchio
Tomato, cream, parma ham, mushrooms, ham, basil, garlic, parmesan
Spaghetti Marinara
Mussels, squid, prawns in a tomato, garlic sauce
Spaghetti Carrettiera
Tomato, tuna, anchovies, butter, garlic, parsley
Fusilli Balotelli
Chicken breast, tomato, chilli, butter, parmesan, garlic, herbs
Fusilli Diavola
Spicy sausage, tomato, olives, garlic, cream
Fusilli Puttanesca
Tomato, olives, capers, green peppers, anchovies and garlic
Fusilli Carciofi
Ham, capers, artichoke and garlic
Fusilli Arrabbiata
Tomato, chilli, garlic, parmesan, herbs
Tagliatelle Funghi e Prosciutto
Cream, mushrooms, ham, butter
Tagliatelle Salmone
Cream, smoked salmon, tomato
Tagliatelle Boscaiola
Mushrooms, bacon, peas, tomato, butter, parmesan
Tagliatelle Siciliana
Aubergine, peppers, garlic, olives, capers, tomato
Tagliatelle Spinaci
Chicken breast, bacon, spinach, cream, parmesan
Rigatoni Amatriciana
Tomato, bacon, onion, black pepper
Rigatoni Barolo
Red wine, cream, bacon, onion, parmesan
Rigatoni Carbonara
Cream, bacon, egg, parmesan
Rigatoni Norma
Tomato, aubergine, ricotta, garlic
Rigatoni Pasticciati
Meat sauce, cream, parmesan
Tortelloni Funghetto
Cream, mushrooms, butter, parmesan
Tortelloni Aurora
Tomato, cream, butter, parmesan
Tortelloni Gratinati
Cream, ham, sage, parmesan-grilled
Tortelloni Piemontese
Meat sauce, mushrooms, parmesan
Tortelloni Quattro Formaggi
Cream, butter, four kinds of cheese
Lasagne Pasticciate
Layers of pasta with meat sauce
Cannelloni Agli Spinaci e Ricotta
Roll filled pasta
Risotto ai Porcini
Arborio rice cooked with mushrooms and creamy cheese
Risotto Marinara
Arborio rice cooked in our homemade tomato sauce with seafood, garlic and herbs
Lasagne Di Margo
Vegetarian lasagna with tomato, bechamel, mushrooms, spinach, mozzarella and parmesan
Pizza
Margherita
Tomato, mozzarella, basil
Napoletana
Tomato, mozzarella, capers, anchovies, olives
Funghi
Tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms
Vegetariana
Tomato, mozzarella, aubergine, courgette, peppers, ricotta cheese
Fiorentina
Tomato, mozzarella, spinach, egg, olives
Pinocchio
Tomato, mozzarella, sausage, olives, mushrooms, prawns, peppers, anchovies, artichokes
Quattro Formaggi
Four cheeses and tomato
Leonardo
Tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni, ham
American Hot
Tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni, chilli
Mikele
Tomato, mozzarella, ham, pineapple
Funghi e Prosciutto
Tomato, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms
Inglese
Tomato, mozzarella, chicken, sweetcorn, chilli
Sardegna
Tomato, mozzarella, Italian sausage, onion, black olives
Frutti Di Mare
Tomato, seafood, garlic, herbs
Nettuno
Tomato, mozzarella cheese, tuna, onions, black olives
Stefano
Tomato, mozzarella, prawns, chilli, rocket
Capricciosa
Tomato, mozzarella, artichokes, peppers, mushrooms, olives, onion
Marinara
Tomato, garlic oregano, basil
Messicana
Bolognese sauce, mozzarella, sweetcorn, chilli
Quattro Stagioni
Tomato, mozzarella, sausage, mushroom, egg, anchovies
Zola
Mozzarella, ricotta, Italian sausage, gorgonzola, onion
Calzone Bomba
Tomato, mozzarella, ham, Italian sausage, mushrooms
Calzone Terra
Tomato, mozzarella, peppers, aubergine
Insalate
Insalata Geppetto
Parma ham, mozzarella, artichoke, salad leaves, tomato, olive oil, parmesan
Insalata Jiminy Cricket
Gorgonzola, walnuts, apple, chicory, cranberries, salad leaves
Insalata Buon Sangue
Grilled chicken breast, avocado, sweetcorn, tomato, egg, salad leaves
Insalata Di Avocado con Gamberetti
Avocado, prawns, tomato, lettuce, cucumber, marie rose dressing
Insalata Nizzarda
Tuna, French beans, egg, potato, anchovy, vinaigrette dressing
Insalata Mista (VE)
Mixed salad
Carne e Pesce
Pollo Milanese
Breast of chicken in breadcrumbs with Spaghetti Pomodoro
Pollo Funghetto
Grilled chicken breast, mushroom, white wine, and cream. Served with a side salad and sauté potatoes
Pollo Siciliana
Grilled chicken breast with Siciliana sauce. Served with a side salad and sauté potatoes
Pollo alla Parmigiana
Breast of chicken in breadcrumbs topped with our homemade tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese served with a side salad and sauté potatoes
Salmone all’Aneto
Grilled salmon fillet, creamy dill sauce, served with a side salad and sauté potatoes
Spigola all’ Acquapazza
Fresh fillet of sea bass, olive oil, herbs, white wine, and tomato. Served with a side salad and sauté potatoes
Gamberoni alla Griglia
King Prawns cooked in olive oil, lemon and garlic. Served with roasted vegetables.
Bistecca alla Pizzaiola
Grilled sirloin steak 8oz cooked in our homemade tomato sauce with capers and olives. Served with a side salad and sauté potatoes
Filetto al Pepe Verde
Grilled fillet steak 8oz with a peppercorn sauce. Served with a side salad and sauté potatoes
Contorni
Garlic Pizza slices
With a dipping Gorgonzola cheese sauce, great to share!
Pizza Bread Olive oil and garlic
Pizza Bread Mozzarella
Garlic Bread
Mozzarella Garlic Bread
Patatine Fritte
French fries
Sauté potatoes with garlic and Rosemary
Roast Broccoli and Thyme
Sautéed spinach with garlic
Ciabatta Bread and butter
Bambini Menu
Children have always loved coming to Pinocchio! Our bambini menu is a selection of their favourite dishes that will guarantee a smile.
Spaghetti Pomodoro
Rigatoni Carbonara
Gluten Free Penne Bolognese
Pizza Margherita
Pizza Pepperoni
Pizza Hawaiian
Chicken Milanese
Served with fries or spaghetti pomodoro.
Mixed Ice Cream
Chocolate Cake
Kids Orange Juice or Apple Juice
Dolci
Tiramisu
Means pick me up, our Pinocchio specialty certainly does that!
Torta Di Mele
Italian apple tart
Creme Caramel
Bigne al Cioccolato
Profiteroles
Torta al Tartufo
Chocolate truffle gateau
Torta Golosa (VE)
Plant based chocolate cake (contains nuts)
Affogato
Plant based chocolate cake (contains nuts)
Coppa Amarena
Cherries in syrup with vanilla, strawberry, pistachio ice cream, whipped cream
Coppa Milo
Meringue with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream
Coppa Maxi
Vanilla ice cream, crushed meringue, red berry coulis, whipped cream
Coppa Olivia
Tiramisu, vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream
Coppa Pietro
Meringue, lemon sorbet, lemon curd, whipped cream
Coppa Carmen
Amaretti biscuits, amaretto liquer, vanilla ice cream, espresso and whipped cream
Coppa Kev
Profiterole, cherry and chocolate sauce, pistachio and vanilla ice cream with chocolate drops and whipped cream
Gelato Misto
Selection of ice creams
Set Menu – Gluten Free
Set menu for gluten-free diners. Includes starter, main, and dessert.
Minestrone Soup
Freshly made vegetable soup
Funghi Trifolati
Mushrooms cooked in butter, garlic and parsley
Insalata Caprese
Mozzarella, tomato and basil
Penne Bolognese
The classic Italian
Penne alla Siciliana
Aubergine, green peppers, garlic, olives and capers
Penne Boscaiola
Mushrooms, bacon, peas, tomato, butter and parmesan
Penne Balotelli
Chicken breast, tomato, chilli, butter, garlic and parmesan
Margherita
Tomato, mozzarella and basil
Nettuno
Tomato, mozzarella, tuna, onions and black olives
Messicana
Bolognese sauce, mozzarella, sweetcorn and chilli
Fiorentina
Tomato, mozzarella, spinach, egg and olives
Lemon or mango sorbet
Créme caramel
Set Menu – Vegan
Set menu for vegan diners. Includes starter, main, and dessert.
Minestrone Soup
Freshly made vegetable soup
Funghi Trifolati
Mushrooms cooked with garlic and parsley
Crostini Al Pomodoro
Italian bread, fresh tomato, garlic, olive oil
Fusilli Arrabiata
Tomato, chilli, vegan cheese, garlic, herbs
Rigatoni Siciliana
Aubergine, green peppers, garlic, olives and capers
Spaghetti Pomodoro
Italian tomato, vegan cheese, basil
Risotto Ai Porcini
Mushrooms and vegan cheese
Margherita
Tomato, vegan cheese and basil
Capricciosa
Tomato, vegan cheese, artichokes, peppers, mushrooms, olives, onion
Funghi
Tomato, vegan cheese, mushrooms
Vegetariana
Tomato, vegan cheese, aubergine, courgette, peppers
Lemon or mango sorbet
Torta Golosa
Plant based chocolate cake (contains nuts)
Desserts
Lemon or Mango Sorbet
Extra Scoop
Add a scoop of ice-cream to your dessert
Hot Drinks
Espresso
Double Espresso
Americano
Cappuccino
Teas
Earl Grey
English Breakfast
Fresh Mint Tea
Peppermint Tea
Cocktails
Bellini
From Venice to Pinocchio this simple cocktail is true refreshment, Prosecco with white peach purée
Aperol Spritz
Pleasantly citrus and slightly bitter a light, fresh aperitif with Prosecco, Aperol and a splash of soda
Limoncello Mojito
A zesty twist on a classic mojito
Hazelnut Negroni
A sweeter play on a classic negroni, Campari, Sweet Vermouth and Frangelico
Mocktails
Bambino
Sweet, sparkly, and way too cool for juice boxes – apple, orange, lemonade, and a splash of grenadine
Tutti Frutti
A fruity party in a glass—orange, pineapple, and cranberry all getting along suspiciously well
Mango Madness
A juicy burst of mango, orange, and lemonade with a hint of mint—pure sunshine in a glass!
Esotica
Exotic by name, flirty by nature – pineapple, mango, grenadine, and soda with holiday vibes.
White Wine
Vino della Casa Bianco
A fruity favourite, with notes of peach flower. Medium-bodied
Grecanico Nadaria
Refreshing with a clean, light finish
Sauvignon Blanc IGT Ardesia
Dry, aromatic, and fruity. Medium-bodied with a punch of flavour
Chardonnay IGT Leone de Castris
Fruity and aromatic on the palate. Perfect with light bites!
Red Wine
Vino della Casa Rosso
Ruby red, fresh and fruity on palate. Medium-bodied. Just right for any occasion!
Merlot IGP Sicilia Cusumano
A Sicilian gem bursting with ripe black fruits. Smooth and rich
Montepuliciano D’Abruzzo DOC Cantina Tollo
Packed with juicy red berries, finishing off with a gentle kick
Sangiovese IGT Lungarotti
Youthful and vibrant with a long, fruity finish