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A Brighton eatery that is great for "hangover-busting" has been named as one of the best spots for a Sunday roast in the UK. Alberta's at The Windmill on Upper North Street was featured among 19 others in a list from The Telegraph. Discussing the creation of the list, the publication wrote: "The traditional Sunday roast was once the preserve of the home cook, but for many of us, the highlight of the weekend now is meeting friends and family and letting someone else peel the spuds for once.
The only tricky bit is deciding where to go. "Do you please the traditionalists for whom a roast isn’t a roast without roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings and gravy? Do you try something different? Or do you really want a bit of both? View this post on Instagram A post shared by ALBERTA’S (@albertas.food) "Whatever you’re after, you’ll find inspiration in our guide to 20 of the best places in the UK to get a Sunday roast.
" The full list of the top 20 places for a Sunday roast in the UK can be found on The Telegraph website here . What was said about Alberta’s at The Windmill? Alberta's at The Windmill stands out among its peers thanks to the efforts of resident chef Ali Munro. They're able to do a "classic(ish) roast with all the trimmings" with options such as "pork belly and cheek, sirloin and ox cheek, or a vegan-friendly ratatouille".
View this post on Instagram A post shared by ALBERTA’S (@albertas.food) However, the venue is probably best known for Brighton’s only whole fry which comes at a cost of £24 per person. The Telegraph writes: "Prepare for a whole local chicken, southern-fried, and served with greens, roast roots, Yorkshire puddings, tatties, pork sausage and unlimited gravy.
Phew! Pre-order to avoid disappointment." Overall, Alberta's at The Windmill was signified by the publication as being the best for "hangover busting" with its hearty food. Discussing its food offerings on its website , The Windmill states: "Born from the idea that fast food needn’t be trash, chef Ali Munro opened Alberta’s during lockdown to cult, local acclaim.
"Handmade Japanese sub rolls filled with premium, restaurant-grade produce hit Brighton & Hove in Jan 2021. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ALBERTA’S (@albertas.food) "After touring the local pop-up scene for a while Alberta’s met the legends from The Windmill!" Diners also seem to enjoy Alberta's at The Windmill with it having earned a 4/5 score on Tripadvisor and a 4.
4/5 score on Google Reviews. One person wrote: "Best Sunday dinner ever. I had the lions mane schnitzel with the hispi cabbage and Mac n cheese and it was shockingly good!! It was so nice having something a little different to the usual roast dinner.
Recommended reading: 'Charming' Sussex restaurant named among best places to eat in the UK for 2024 Brighton and Rye ranked among best seaside spots for food and drink Seven Brighton fish and chip shops with great Google Reviews "All the ingredients tasted super fresh and high-quality and it seems like a lot of love went into every element- there was nothing that felt like an afterthought." Another shared: "Saw the roast on Instagram. 4 us went for our wedding anniversary and had the legendary deep fried roast with all the trimmings.
Definitely worth a try! Starters where [sic] great. Left stuffed." Meanwhile, another wrote: "What a place! Had intended for visit for a while and saw the food looked delicious so finally went for a Sunday roast today.
Fried quarter chicken was outstanding, as was the vegan pie and the deep fried lasagna cube.".
