Nottingham's Michelin Star restaurants - Restaurant Sat Bains and Alchemilla retain coveted stars

Two Nottingham restaurants have been awarded stars at this year’s Michelin Guide ceremony. 

Restaurant Sat Bains and Alchemilla were named among the exclusive list of Michelin-recommended restaurants at the ceremony in Manchester last night (February 5). 

Retaining its two stars, Restaurant Sat Bains remains Nottingham’s most coveted eatery. 

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The restaurant is regularly named among the top establishments in the UK and has an average Google rating of 4.5/5 stars. 

Restaurant Sat Bains

Reacting to the news, the restaurant posted on Instagram: “What an event. So good to catch up with the best people. 

“Massive night for British gastronomy. Congrats to all the one, two, and three stars.”

Restaurants may receive one to three Michelin Stars for the quality of their food based on five criteria: quality of the ingredients used, mastery of flavour and cooking techniques, the personality of the chef in the cuisine, harmony of flavours, and consistency between visits.

Alchemilla, Nottingham

Alchemilla, in Derby Road, retained its one star for the fourth year in a row. 

The restaurant wrote on social media: "Incredibly proud of our team here at Alchemilla for retaining our Michelin Guide Star! "A testament to the skill and dedication of our team. Bring on the next year!" The fine dining restaurant aims to “push the boundaries of taste, creativity and experience”. 

This year marked the 50th anniversary of the Michelin Guide in Great Britain and Ireland.