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.
5. Porterhouse by Barlows - 174 Forest Rd, Annesley Woodhouse, Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottingham NG17 9JB
Premium steakhouse serving the highest quality steaks from a local butcher | Ben Smith Photo: Ben Smith
6. Swan and Salmon Pub & Kitchen - 34 Castle Gate, Newark NG24 1BG
Riverside pub in Newark | Corina-Maria Abraham Photo: Corina-Maria Abraham
7. The Avenues Café - 13 Gedling St, Nottingham NG1 1DS
Breakfast café | Ian Webster Photo: Ian Webster
8. ViDa by Lorentes - 47 Stoney St, Plumptre St, Main door, Nottingham NG1 1LX
Spanish tapas, paellas, charcuterie boards & wine in a cosy dining room with brick walls | Liana Phillips Photo: Liana Phillips