The property at 29 Preston Street, which contains the longstanding Italian restaurant Casalingo, is on the market for £795,000.
The popular Italian restaurant has been in business since 1969 and has been run by family and wife duo Angelo and Geri since 1988.
Although a new buyer could take the property on and continue the Casalingo business, there is no guarantee of this. It is not yet known what the restaurant’s outcome will be.
Owner Angelo purchased Casalingo in 1988 after first coming to Brighton to work there in 1979.
Writing on Casalingo’s website, Angelo said: “I was born in Northern Italy, in a village by beautiful Lake Como.
“My passion for food goes back to my days there at catering college and Switzerland, where I learnt my trade.
“I came to Brighton in 1979 to work for the previous owner of Casalingo, and as the saying goes, I liked it so much I bought the company!
“Casalingo has seen many changes over the years but I am proud that it has become one of the longest standing restaurants in the area, keeping loyal customers happy and well fed.
“Please come and try for yourself… you will not be disappointed!”
Casalingo has been run by Angelo and Geri since 1988 (Image: Carr & Priddle) The entire building – including the basement, ground floor, self-contained maisonette, and studio flat – is on sale for £795,000.
The listing states the premises will be sold with “vacant possession of the restaurant”, meaning that the property would be entirely empty.
Alternatively, the restaurant premises are available to let on a leasehold basis for £40,000.
Preston Street is known for its vibrant restaurant scene (Image: Carr & Priddle) The listing from property agents Carr & Priddle reads: “29 Preston Street is prominently situated on the western side of this popular established restaurant and leisure area, a few minutes from the i360 and the seafront.
“The property comprises a restaurant with a self-contained maisonette and studio flat.
“The ground floor comprises the restaurant and bar, with 50 covers, benefitting from full height glazed frontage and good natural lighting.
“At lower ground there is the restaurant kitchen with separate store and two customer toilets.”
“Please note – the premises will be sold with vacant possession of the restaurant.”
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In a glowing review of Casalingo from 2006, The Guardian wrote:
“What makes it feel like a proper slice of Italy, perhaps, is the cast-iron commitment to ingredients which is the mark of all great Italian kitchens – it’s a celebration of the natural flavours and the magic of simple cooking that makes this feel like a comfortable taverna somewhere in the hills or coast of northern Italy.”
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