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BAYTE, Saint Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex

BAYTE

4.7
4.7
77 Reviews
£26 to £40
Modern European
45-46 Kings Rd, Saint Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex TN37 6DY

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
7:00 pm
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
BAYTE, is a modern European neighbourhood restaurant with an emphasis on local sourcing and quality produce in the seaside town of St Leonards-on-Sea. The seasonal menu blends influences from across the globe, with particular reference to Italian recipes, such as hand-rolled pastas.
The meat at BAYTE is free-range and reared on biodynamic, organic Haye Farm in Devon. Vegetables are also sourced from organic suppliers, most of them from English and Japanese vegetable growers Namayasai, and Goat Grid Farm, both in nearby Lewes.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Cafe Mon, Wed–Fri 9:00 am–4:00 pm Restuarant Sat 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Restaurant Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Restaurant Wed–Fri 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Pasta Night Mon 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01424 316721
  • Website
    https://www.bayte.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    45-46 Kings Rd, Saint Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex TN37 6DY
  • Area
    St Leonards-On-Sea
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Japanese Night with Chef Joshua Dickinson

    25 May 2025 only
    Japanese night is back! This time with an a la carte menu, which you can order from on the night. Expect cured fish, seasonal produce, sake and lots of fresh Goat Grid herbs.
    Japanese Night with Chef Joshua Dickinson photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 77 people are saying

BAYTE reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • East Sussex

    Best Overall

  • East Sussex

    Best Food

  • East Sussex

    Best Ambience

  • East Sussex

    Child-friendly

  • East Sussex

    Innovative

  • East Sussex

    Good for groups

  • East Sussex

    Healthy

  • East Sussex

    Great for fine wines

  • East Sussex

    Good for special occasions

  • East Sussex

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BAYTE is a charming local gem just a short walk from St. Leonards station. Guests rave about its "outstanding food" and "friendly service," with a cozy atmosphere enhanced by "beautiful flowers" and a "toasty fire." The innovative menu caters to various tastes, offering exceptional vegetarian options. Highly recommended for a delightful dining experience.
77 Reviews

  1. Emma VIP

    London19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s a great local foodie hotspot! Good food and nice wine at a decent price point.

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  2. Lara

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything at BAYTE exceeded our expectations. The food, service and ambience were all amazing and we felt so comfortable and welcome. We had a starter, two small plates, two mains and a tiramisu and we were a great level of full for two people. Wine was lovely as well. Can't recommend enough for a special date night or occasion.

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  3. Francesca

    London69 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first visit to BAYTE was for dinner last October when we were visiting for the weekend. Our meal was the best food we ate all weekend. This time we took the train down for lunch with pals from Rye, and we were equally impressed. Shorter menu at lunch, nicely spaced tables, good service and talented chefs in the open kitchen - all only a 2 minute walk from St. Leonards' station!

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  4. Julia

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb lunch at Bayte...... very appealing menu and when one item (the agnolotti pasta) was found to be served in chicken broth, the chef very kindly made it vegetarian for the non meat eaters in our group - and it was utterly delicious. The desserts were even better. Our waitress could not have been nicer or more helpful - without being intrusive - the whole lunch was a joy.

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  5. Martin

    South Wales3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really one of the tastiest meals I've eaten for a long time. The bread and smoked charcutterie starty was delicious and the pasta course was excellent too. The highite though, was the pine nut, coffee and pumpkin Neapolitan ice ice a triumph. All ably served by the kind lady on FOH duties. Definitely will return...

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  6. Emmy

    East Sussex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best food with the best service. Pricey for us but worth it coz the quality of the food was so good it felt like a proper treat. thanks

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  7. Alex VIP

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great space with outstanding food. The best meal we have had in East Sussex (and we live there).

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  8. natasha

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always an absolutely delicious meal in gorgeous surroundings. We went this time one Monday night for "Pasta night". I had Rigatoni and wild garlic pesto which was amazing. My co diners dishes were also all above and beyond. The pasta was being freshly made by the chef. Pickles and bread for starters. The service is always excellent, friendly yet professional and the servers know the dishes and really care. Beautiful flowers on the tables and counter too. 5 stars again!

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  9. Gary

    London16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great service made for an enjoyable afternoons dining.

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  10. Craig

    East Sussex5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very high quality and clearly well meant. This was fun and in a lovely room, too

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FAQs

BAYTE offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01424 316721.

BAYTE is rated 4.7 stars by 77 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a booking

Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for BAYTE

45-46 Kings Rd, Saint Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex TN37 6DY

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    St Leonards-On-Sea
  • Hours of Operation
    Cafe Mon, Wed–Fri 9:00 am–4:00 pm Restuarant Sat 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Restaurant Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Restaurant Wed–Fri 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Pasta Night Mon 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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