Last updated: 9 October 2026 at 11:17am BST.
In short
- Connie’s Pizza Brighton opens at 11.30am today, Friday 9 October 2026.
- The restaurant is at 44–47 Gardner Street in North Laine, beside Komedia.
- It is the brand’s second restaurant and its first site outside London.
- Pizza prices currently run from £6 to £12, including a £12 Brighton-only clam pie.
- Tables can be booked through the official Connie’s website; opening hours are listed below.
Connie’s Pizza opens its Brighton restaurant at 11.30am today, bringing the crispy, New York-inspired pizza business to the former Gourmet Burger Kitchen site in North Laine.
The official Connie’s website confirms the opening date, address and hours for the new restaurant at 44–47 Gardner Street, Brighton BN1 1UN.
What is opening in Gardner Street?
Connie’s was founded by Naples-born pizzaiolo Andrea Asciuti, who is also behind 081 Pizzeria. Its first permanent restaurant opened in Peckham; Brighton is the second bricks-and-mortar site and the business’s first move outside London.
Trade publication Restaurant Online reported that the Gardner Street restaurant has 130 covers across indoor and outdoor seating and is held on a 15-year lease.
The business describes its style as a meeting of Italian technique, British ingredients and New York-style pizza. Its official site says the high-hydration dough is fermented for 36 to 48 hours and baked at 370°C to produce a crisp base.
Connie’s Pizza Brighton menu and prices
The published menu gives customers a useful idea of opening-day prices:
- Mary Nara, with tomato sauce, wild garlic and basil: £6
- Tomato Pie, the restaurant’s margherita: £8
- Vodka Sauce pizza: £9
- Vegan pizza with aubergine: £10, with vegan mozzarella available as an addition
- Funghi: £11
- Nduja e Stracciatella: £12
- Double Pepperoni and Honey: £12
- Brighton Special, also called the Clam Pie: £12
The Brighton-only pizza combines clams, aged mozzarella, pecorino romano, oregano, garlic oil and parsley. Starters currently range from £4 for cheesy dough balls to £9 for meatballs, while desserts include New York cheesecake at £7 and filled mini brioche at £6 each or two for £10.
Prices and availability can change, so the live menu should be checked before travelling.
Why this North Laine opening matters
This is more than a temporary pop-up. A 130-cover restaurant on a 15-year lease is a sizeable commitment to one of Brighton’s busiest independent shopping and hospitality areas.
The location also has a long food and entertainment history. The new restaurant occupies the former Gourmet Burger Kitchen space within the 44–47 Gardner Street building beside Komedia. Brighton Locals’ featured image is an archive photograph of that exact address from 2011, not a picture of the new Connie’s interior or frontage.
For customers, the most eye-catching detail is the price range. A £6 entry point is relatively accessible for a city-centre opening, although a full meal with sides and drinks will cost more.
What residents need to know
- Address: 44–47 Gardner Street, Brighton, BN1 1UN.
- Opening today: 11.30am on Friday 9 October 2026.
- Monday to Saturday: 11.30am to 11pm.
- Sunday: 11.30am to 10.30pm.
- Bookings: use the official Connie’s website and select “Book a table”.
- Menu: check the official current menu and prices.
The 1,000-slice promotional giveaway took place on Thursday 8 October. It should not be assumed that free slices remain available on opening day.
Brighton Locals’ view
Our judgement: this is a notable vote of confidence in North Laine and a useful addition for people looking for a relatively low-cost city-centre meal. The clear menu pricing and Brighton-specific dish give the launch a stronger local angle than a routine chain expansion.
But opening-day attention is not the same as long-term success. The real test will be consistent food, service and value after the first-week buzz, plus whether the promised use of British and seasonal ingredients is visible in practice.
What to watch next
Opening-weekend demand may affect walk-in availability, so booking is sensible at peak times. We will watch for any changes to the published hours, menu prices and delivery availability once the restaurant settles into regular trading.
Bottom line
Connie’s opens in Gardner Street today with pizzas from £6, a Brighton-only clam pie and a substantial new restaurant beside Komedia. The useful question now is whether it can turn launch interest into a dependable North Laine favourite.
Main sources: Connie’s official website; official menu; Restaurant Online, 30 September 2026.
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