Ephesus – Restaurant in Brighton and Hove

Opening hours

Opening hours of Ephesus, Monday to Sunday
Monday Today	12:00–22:00
Tuesday	12:00–22:00
Wednesday	12:00–22:00
Thursday	12:00–22:00
Friday	12:00–23:00
Saturday	12:00–23:00
Sunday	12:00–22:00

Times shown in UK time. Opening hours can change on bank holidays and during the festive period.

Popular times Estimated

An estimate for a typical Saturday, based on usual demand at restaurants of this type and this venue's opening hours. It is not based on live visitor data.

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Price level: ££ (moderately priced)

Cold Starters

Cacik VTraditional Turkish yoghurt, cucumbers, olive oil, garlic and dry mint.£6.95
Hummus VCrushed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil.£6.95
Mor Lahana Tarator VGrated red cabbage mixed with yoghurt, mayonnaise, dill, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt and walnut.£6.95
Aubergine Puree VPureed aubergines with yoghurt, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil.£6.95
Aubergine Napolitano VAubergines and mixed peppers stewed in a rich tomato sauce with garlic and onion.£7.95
Baba Ganoush VRoasted aubergines and red peppers mixed with garlic, parsley and olive oil.£7.95
Olives with Feta Cheese VFeta cheese and mixed olives.£7.95
Mixed Cold Meze Suitable for 2 VSelection of mor lahana tarator, hummus, cacik, aubergine napolitano, aubergine puree, and baba ganoush.£16.95

Hot Starters

Soup of the DayA freshly prepared soup made daily using seasonal ingredients.£7.95
CalamariDeep-fried calamari served with tartar sauce.£8.45
Falafel VChickpeas, mixed peppers, sesame seeds, onion, flour, garlic, parsley and coriander, seasoned and fried, served with hummus.£7.95
Feta Cheese in Filo Pastry VDeep-fried filo pastry roll filled with feta cheese and parsley.£7.45
Garlic Mushrooms VSauteed mushrooms with garlic in tomato sauce, topped with cheddar and mozzarella cheese.£7.45
Hummus KavurmaHummus topped with pan-fried lamb pieces.£8.95
Halloumi Cheese VCrispy fried halloumi served with fig jam.£7.95
Grilled Halloumi VGrilled halloumi served with fig jam.£7.95
King PrawnsGently pan-fried in butter, garlic and cream, topped with cheese.£8.95
SucukFried Turkish sausage.£7.45
Buttered King PrawnsSauteed in garlic, butter and spices, served with cherry tomato.£8.95
MantiHandmade Turkish dumplings filled with minced lamb, served with garlic yoghurt and finished with butter, dried mint and chilli flakes.£8.45

Kebabs & Grills

Adana KebabMinced lamb mixed with red peppers, cooked on a charcoal grill, served with bulgur.£19.95
Acili Adana 🌶 SpicyMinced lamb mixed with garlic, chilli pepper and parsley, cooked on a charcoal grill, served with tortilla bread and bulgur.£20.95
Chicken ShishCubes of marinated chicken breast, cooked on a charcoal grill, served with bulgur.£18.95
Mixed ShishCombination of marinated lamb and chicken cubes, cooked on a charcoal grill, served with bulgur.£21.95
Chicken WingsMarinated chicken wings, cooked on a charcoal grill, served with bulgur.£16.95
BBQ Chicken WingsMarinated chicken wings, cooked on a charcoal grill, dressed with BBQ sauce, served with chips.£17.95
Lamb ShishCubes of marinated lamb, cooked on a charcoal grill, served with bulgur.£23.95
Lamb Spare RibsTender lamb spare ribs, seasoned and cooked on a charcoal grill, served with bulgur.£21.95
Lamb ChopsTender lamb chops, seasoned and cooked on a charcoal grill, served with bulgur.£26.95
Mixed KebabAssortment of kebabs including lamb and chicken shish, Adana kebab, chicken wings and lamb spare ribs, cooked on a charcoal grill, served…£25.95
Chicken KulbastiMarinated premium chicken fillet, cooked on a charcoal grill, served with bulgur.£19.95
Lamb KulbastiMarinated premium lamb fillet, cooked on a charcoal grill, served with bulgur.£25.95

House Specials

Ali NazikGrilled lamb shish on a bed of aubergine puree, topped with sizzling butter, served with bulgur.£22.95
MadalyonLamb medallions cooked with mixed peppers and mushrooms in a red wine and cream sauce, served with chips.£26.95
Lamb GuvecLamb stew in tomato sauce with aubergines, mixed peppers and garlic, served with bulgur.£21.95
Chicken GuvecChicken stew in tomato sauce with aubergines, mixed peppers and garlic, served with bulgur.£19.95
Beyti Kebab 🌶 SpicyMinced lamb mixed with garlic, chilli and parsley, wrapped in tortilla bread on a bed of rich tomato sauce, topped with garlic sauce…£21.95
Kremali TavukPan-fried chicken breast with mushrooms, red peppers, onion, garlic, cream and cheese, served with chips.£19.95
Yogurtlu KebabChoice of Adana, chicken shish or lamb shish, laid on a bed of Turkish bread, covered with garlic sauce and topped with sizzling butter.£22.95
IskenderChoice of chicken or lamb shish, topped with rich tomato sauce over pieces of Turkish bread and slathered with sizzling butter, served…£20.95
Cokertme KebabChoice of marinated lamb or chicken cooked with cherry tomatoes and mixed peppers on crispy shoestring potatoes, laid on garlic yoghurt.£25.95
MantiHandmade Turkish dumplings filled with minced lamb, served with garlic yoghurt and finished with butter, dried mint and chilli flakes.£21.95
Albanian Style Liver£21.95

Seafood

King PrawnsGently pan-fried in butter, garlic and cream, topped with cheese, served with chips.£22.95
King Prawns GuvecKing prawn stew in tomato sauce with mixed peppers, mushrooms, onion and garlic, served with bulgur.£22.95
Karides TavaSauteed king prawns with mixed peppers, sundried tomatoes, mushrooms, fresh tomatoes and garlic, served with bulgur.£22.95
Grilled SalmonGrilled skewer salmon with mixed peppers and onion cooked over a charcoal grill, served with mixed vegetables and honey mustard sauce.£22.95
Seabass FilletGrilled seasoned seabass fillet served with mixed vegetables.£22.95

Vegetarian

Vegetarian BeytiStir-fried mixed peppers, onion, mushrooms, courgettes and aubergines wrapped in tortilla bread with cheddar and mozzarella cheese, laid…£17.95
Aubergine NapolitanoA mix of aubergines and mixed peppers stewed in a rich tomato sauce with garlic and onion, served with bulgur and yoghurt.£16.95
FalafelChickpeas, mixed peppers, sesame seeds, onion, garlic, parsley and coriander, floured and fried, served with hummus.£15.95
Vegetable MoussakaLayers of potatoes, courgettes, aubergines and mixed peppers, topped with bechamel sauce and cheddar and mozzarella cheese.£17.95
Vegetarian GuvecStewed mushrooms, mixed peppers, aubergines, garlic, onions and tomato sauce, served with bulgur.£16.95

Salads

Coban Salad VChopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, green peppers and parsley, dressed with olive oil and pomegranate sauce.£8.95
Caesar SaladLettuce, croutons and chicken shish dressed with Caesar sauce and topped with Parmesan cheese.£12.95
Greek Salad VChopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives and parsley, topped with feta cheese and drizzled with olive oil and pomegranate sauce.£9.95
Halloumi Salad VMixed leaves, tomatoes, cucumbers and onions, topped with grilled halloumi cheese and drizzled with olive oil and pomegranate sauce.£10.95
Acili Ezme Salad 🌶 VFinely chopped tomatoes, onions, chilli and parsley, drizzled with olive oil and pomegranate sauce.£8.95

Sharing Platters

Platter for 2Selection of Adana kebab, lamb ribs, lamb shish, chicken shish and chicken wings, served with bulgur and salad.£50.95
Platter for 4Selection of Adana kebab, lamb shish, lamb ribs, chicken shish, chicken wings and lamb chops, served with bulgur, chips, salad, chilli…£130.95
Platter for 6Selection of Adana kebab, lamb shish, lamb ribs, chicken shish, chicken wings and lamb chops served with two portions of chips, two…£185.95

Menu items and prices as published by the restaurant, collected on 16/09/2026. Dishes and prices change; please check with the restaurant when you book.

Location and map

Ephesus, 80-82 Preston Street, Brighton and Hove BN1 2HG

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About Ephesus

Ephesus trades as a restaurant from premises in Brighton and Hove. The address is 80-82 Preston Street, BN1 2HG. The venue falls within the Brighton and Hove local authority area in South East. The BN1 postcode district has 309 further listings on UK Rest, shown below.

In its own words: “Ephesus Brighton serves authentic Turkish food on Preston Street, including meze, kebabs, mixed grills, seafood and sharing platters.” Its menu, as published online, runs to 61 items in 8 sections, with prices from £6.95 to £185.95. Expect a moderately priced meal – ££ out of £££. The doors are open every day of the week. The latest closing time is 23:00 on Fridays.

Customers can use table bookings. Published details mention: vegetarian options. The telephone number is 01273 329989.

Services and facilities

Takes reservations
Vegetarian options

Photos

Ephesus – restaurant in Brighton and Hove (photo 2) — Ephesus, Photo published by the restaurant

Frequently asked questions

Where is Ephesus?

Ephesus is at 80-82 Preston Street, Brighton and Hove BN1 2HG.

What is the phone number for Ephesus?

You can call Ephesus on 01273 329989.

What are the opening hours of Ephesus?

Monday to Thursday: 12:00–22:00; Friday to Saturday: 12:00–23:00; Sunday: 12:00–22:00. Hours can change on bank holidays, so please check with the restaurant before you travel.