17 best places to eat in Nottinghamshire according to BBC Good Food

By Shelley Marriott

Published 14th Sep 2023, 12:19 BST

From cheap eats to special occasions, there is so much choice when it comes to dining out in Nottingham.

So help you out, we’ve pulled together an expert’s guide to the best restaurants in Nottingham.

Restaurant guru Tony Naylor, writing for BBC Good Food, 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.

Alchemilla on Derby Road, Nottingham, has one Michelin Star and the BBC said: "Even the building is special. A 19th-century garage for horse-drawn carriages, all vaulted ceilings and exposed brick, it’s an unusual and chic cocoon, now augmented with living moss walls and a large open kitchen. Alchemilla is one to watch. Menus from £95."

. Alchemilla - special occasions

Alchemilla on Derby Road, Nottingham, has one Michelin Star and the BBC said: "Even the building is special. A 19th-century garage for horse-drawn carriages, all vaulted ceilings and exposed brick, it’s an unusual and chic cocoon, now augmented with living moss walls and a large open kitchen. Alchemilla is one to watch. Menus from £95." Photo: Google

The Cod’s Scallops on Mansfield Road, Sherwood. The BBC said: "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. There’s also a branch in Wollaton. Fish from £8."

. The Cod’s Scallops - cheap eats, child-friendly, casual dining

The Cod’s Scallops on Mansfield Road, Sherwood. The BBC said: "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. There’s also a branch in Wollaton. Fish from £8." Photo: Google

Restaurant Sat Bains on Lenton Lane, Nottingham, has two Michelin Stars. The BBC said: "The location is unpromising (beneath a flyover a good few minutes outside the city centre), but RSB is a truly world-class restaurant with rooms. The two-Michelin-star food, underpinned by a complex kitchen garden operation, has a distinctly natural style. Menus from £145."

. Restaurant Sat Bains - special occasions

Restaurant Sat Bains on Lenton Lane, Nottingham, has two Michelin Stars. The BBC said: "The location is unpromising (beneath a flyover a good few minutes outside the city centre), but RSB is a truly world-class restaurant with rooms. The two-Michelin-star food, underpinned by a complex kitchen garden operation, has a distinctly natural style. Menus from £145." Photo: Google

Kayal on Broad Street, Nottingham. The BBC said: "Kayal is a great place to explore this sensitively spiced world of lacy dosas and fresh coconut chutneys, fragrant Keralan fish curries, and vegetable dishes of remarkable depth and nuance. Priced from £3.95, the express lunch thalis are an absolute steal. Mains from £7."

. Kayal - cheap eats, casual dining

Kayal on Broad Street, Nottingham. The BBC said: "Kayal is a great place to explore this sensitively spiced world of lacy dosas and fresh coconut chutneys, fragrant Keralan fish curries, and vegetable dishes of remarkable depth and nuance. Priced from £3.95, the express lunch thalis are an absolute steal. Mains from £7." Photo: Google

Hart's Hotel and Kitchen on Standard Hilll, Park Row, Nottingham. The BBC said: "Located in a Georgian avenue near Nottingham Castle, the dining room’s décor is a little dated, but its modern British dishes – for instance, grilled rump steak with heritage tomatoes – certainly deliver. Mains from £15."

. Hart's - casual dining, special occasions

Hart's Hotel and Kitchen on Standard Hilll, Park Row, Nottingham. The BBC said: "Located in a Georgian avenue near Nottingham Castle, the dining room’s décor is a little dated, but its modern British dishes – for instance, grilled rump steak with heritage tomatoes – certainly deliver. Mains from £15." Photo: Google

Delilah Fine Foods on Victoria Street, Nottingham. The BBC said: This food hall (‘deli’ is insufficient to describe its breadth and quality) contains a mezzanine café, which showcases the ingredients available below. Platters, Italian salads and upmarket sandwiches are forefront at lunch, but Delilah really shines as a weekend brunch spot. Breakfast mains from £5.50."

. Delilah Fine Foods - casual dining

Delilah Fine Foods on Victoria Street, Nottingham. The BBC said: This food hall (‘deli’ is insufficient to describe its breadth and quality) contains a mezzanine café, which showcases the ingredients available below. Platters, Italian salads and upmarket sandwiches are forefront at lunch, but Delilah really shines as a weekend brunch spot. Breakfast mains from £5.50." Photo: Visit Nottinghamshire

Alchemilla on Derby Road, Nottingham, has one Michelin Star and the BBC said: "Even the building is special. A 19th-century garage for horse-drawn carriages, all vaulted ceilings and exposed brick, it’s an unusual and chic cocoon, now augmented with living moss walls and a large open kitchen. Alchemilla is one to watch. Menus from £95."

1. Alchemilla - special occasions

Alchemilla on Derby Road, Nottingham, has one Michelin Star and the BBC said: "Even the building is special. A 19th-century garage for horse-drawn carriages, all vaulted ceilings and exposed brick, it’s an unusual and chic cocoon, now augmented with living moss walls and a large open kitchen. Alchemilla is one to watch. Menus from £95." Photo: Google

The Cod’s Scallops on Mansfield Road, Sherwood. The BBC said: "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. There’s also a branch in Wollaton. Fish from £8."

2. The Cod’s Scallops - cheap eats, child-friendly, casual dining

The Cod’s Scallops on Mansfield Road, Sherwood. The BBC said: "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. There’s also a branch in Wollaton. Fish from £8." Photo: Google

Restaurant Sat Bains on Lenton Lane, Nottingham, has two Michelin Stars. The BBC said: "The location is unpromising (beneath a flyover a good few minutes outside the city centre), but RSB is a truly world-class restaurant with rooms. The two-Michelin-star food, underpinned by a complex kitchen garden operation, has a distinctly natural style. Menus from £145."

3. Restaurant Sat Bains - special occasions

Restaurant Sat Bains on Lenton Lane, Nottingham, has two Michelin Stars. The BBC said: "The location is unpromising (beneath a flyover a good few minutes outside the city centre), but RSB is a truly world-class restaurant with rooms. The two-Michelin-star food, underpinned by a complex kitchen garden operation, has a distinctly natural style. Menus from £145." Photo: Google

Kayal on Broad Street, Nottingham. The BBC said: "Kayal is a great place to explore this sensitively spiced world of lacy dosas and fresh coconut chutneys, fragrant Keralan fish curries, and vegetable dishes of remarkable depth and nuance. Priced from £3.95, the express lunch thalis are an absolute steal. Mains from £7."

4. Kayal - cheap eats, casual dining

Kayal on Broad Street, Nottingham. The BBC said: "Kayal is a great place to explore this sensitively spiced world of lacy dosas and fresh coconut chutneys, fragrant Keralan fish curries, and vegetable dishes of remarkable depth and nuance. Priced from £3.95, the express lunch thalis are an absolute steal. Mains from £7." Photo: Google

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