You can find cuisines from across the world in every corner of the city, and picking where to dine can feel overwhelming. To help you out, we’ve pulled together an expert’s guide to the best restaurants in Nottingham.
Writing for BBC Good Food, restaurant guru Tony Naylor has compiled a list of the best places to eat in the city, with a recommendation for every occasion.
Here are the 17 best restaurants in Nottingham according to BBC Good Food – and what they had to say.
1. Alchemilla - special occasions
The BBC praised the affordability of the food and the location of a 19th-century garage for horse-drawn carriages. They mention the show-stopping vaulted ceilings and exposed brick as a really dramatic setting. Photo: Tripadvisor
2. The Cod’s Scallops - cheap eats, child-friendly, casual dining
The BBC highlight chef John Molnar's desire for quality and sustainability at this popular chip shop. The say: "Cooked to order in beef dripping, meaty, MSC-certified cod arrives in a peerlessly crisp, unusually tasty batter and with stellar chips scattered (winningly!) in scraps." | Google Maps
3. Restaurant Sat Bains - special occasions
The BBC describe this restaurant as "a truly world-class restaurant with rooms" and highlight it's two Michelin stars. They recommend trying the roast veal sweetbreads with broad beans, mint and shoots and the baked potato with caviar and kombu. | Other Photo: Tripadvisor
4. Kayal - cheap eats, casual dining
This South Indian restaurant is called out as a great place to explore the region and its food offerings. They recommend tucking into the express lunch thalis. | Google Maps