We’re now eight days into 2025, so chances are you’ll have already blown your New Year’s resolution.
Whether you vowed to cut out crisps, go to the gym every day or go to bed earlier, it’s fair to say that most New Year’s resolutions don’t go the duration.
But if you’re looking to make a new promise to yourself, why not commit to making the most of Nottinghamshire’s amazing food and drink scene in 2025?
With hundreds of mouth-watering restaurants dotted around the county, New Year is the perfect time to get out and try them.
You can easily find the top-rated Nottinghamshire restaurants with a quick Google search, but here at Nottingham World we wanted to find some of the hidden gems that you might not ordinarily consider visiting.
We asked you, our readers, to suggest which underrated Nottinghamshire eateries fellow locals should be trying in 2025.
Here are eight of the most popular responses.
1. Tamatanga
Tamatanga, at the Cornerhouse in Nottingham city centre, has been recommended by readers as one of the most underrated restaurants in Nottinghamshire | Rebekah/Google Photo: Rebekah/Google
2. Tamatanga - The Cornerhouse, Trinity Square, Nottingham NG1 4DB
Relaxed restaurant with funky murals serving Indian favourites and thalis at large communal tables | Liya Joji Photo: Liya Joji
3. The Carpenters Arms Italian Kitchen - Boughton Road, Walesby, Newark NG22 9NJ
Converted pub serving genuine Italian dishes | Chloe Paton Photo: Chloe Paton
4. Luigi's - 98-100 Nottingham Rd, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 6LF
Popular, modest restaurant whipping up Italian dishes with patriotic red, white, and green décor | Razak Joomrally Photo: Razak Joomrally