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Wild Flor

East Sussex, Hove - Modern European - Restaurant - £££

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Very Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

There's more than a suggestion of French bistro chic in Wild Flor's aesthetic, with its gilded mirrors, classic wine posters, unencumbered wooden tables, and banquette seating. A second flo(o)r has brought more tables into play, with a two-hander grabbing a prime spot in the huge window looking down on bustling Church Road. Run by a hands-on trio of Hove locals with sharp-end hospitality experience, Wild Flor gives equal prominence to food and wine, while the kitchen now works to a 'good old-fashioned carte' (their words), with back-up from an attractively priced set deal most sessions – all bolstered by seasonal pickings from the chef's own allotment. 'Welcome snacks' such as five-spice beef croquettes with anchovy mayo pique the taste buds ahead of starters including, say, a pea and lavender velouté with a 'deliciously al dente' buckwheat tortellino. Mains might bring chalk stream trout with cucumber, seaweed and melon or a classic veal chop  partnered by confi...

There's more than a suggestion of French bistro chic in Wild Flor's aesthetic, with its gilded mirrors, classic wine posters, unencumbered wooden tables, and banquette seating. A second flo(o)r has brought more tables into play, with a two-hander grabbing a prime spot in the huge window looking down on bustling Church Road. Run by a hands-on trio of Hove locals with sharp-end hospitality experience, Wild Flor gives equal prominence to food and wine, while the kitchen now works to a 'good old-fashioned carte' (their words), with back-up from an attractively priced set deal most sessions – all bolstered by seasonal pickings from the chef's own allotment. 'Welcome snacks' such as five-spice beef croquettes with anchovy mayo pique the taste buds ahead of starters including, say, a pea and lavender velouté with a 'deliciously al dente' buckwheat tortellino. Mains might bring chalk stream trout with cucumber, seaweed and melon or a classic veal chop  partnered by confit garlic, tomato and red wine sauce. Among desserts, ginger and Brillat-Savarin cheesecake has 'just the right amount of gingeriness' or you could try blackcurrant parfait with chocolate sauce. Wine advice is dished out with enthusiasm: England and France (and Wales) vie for your attention among the sparklers, with Europe the prevailing influence across the board.        

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VENUE DETAILS

42 Church Road
Hove
East Sussex
BN3 2FNGB

01273 329111

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OTHER INFORMATION

Private dining room, Family friendly, Dog friendly, Credit card required

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