Nottinghamshire is packed with top-rated restaurants serving a wide variety of cuisines, so it’s understandable why foodies are so keen to spend time in the county.
But if you’re someone who doesn’t eat out at restaurants all that often, finding somewhere suitable can be a challenge.
You can easily spend hours trawling through online reviews ahead of visiting a restaurant, but this often results in going round in circles.
It’s fair to say that if lots of people are visiting a particular restaurant, there’s usually a reason behind it.
For this reason, OpenTable’s monthly ‘most booked restaurants’ tool is a godsend.
Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 500,000 new global diner reviews from the past month to find out the most popular restaurants in a particular area.
We’ve taken a look at the hottest restaurants in Nottinghamshire during February 2026:
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9. The Olive Tree, Edwinstowe
Housed in a beautifully restored former butcher’s cottage, The Olive Tree blends rustic charm with relaxed, modern dining. | Google Photo: Google
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10. The Ivy
The Ivy Nottingham Brasserie offers a sophisticated yet relaxed environment for every occasion. From casual lunches to leisurely dinners, guests can enjoy a thoughtfully crafted menu in a beautifully designed space. | Ria Ghei Photo: Ria Ghei
11. Red Dog Saloon, Nottingham
Red Dog Saloon on Victoria Street, Nottingham, is an authentic Bar and American BAR-B-Q restaurant, serving 18-hour roast ribs, brisket, aged chuck steak burgers and much more, all best enjoyed with tasty cocktails or milkshakes. Photo: Google