Best Restaurants In Nottingham

Italian restaurants in Nottingham? Gusto is a lovely joint that serves a wide range of classics, from steaks to linguine, king prawn bucatini and sharing boards. Plus, you can pair your meal with a glass of vino or prosecco.

If you're looking to impress your sweetie for date night, The Magic Garden is one of the most romantic restaurants in Nottingham. Fronting a gorgeous floral arch and vintage furniture, the venue is great for tapas, alongside creative concoctions. 

A Trinity Square favourite, Tamatanga is the go-to for cool restaurants in Nottingham. Tuck into flavoursome wraps, biryani bowls, chaats, thalis and curries. Just make sure you leave room for the mango and coconut brûlée cheesecake.

Browns Brasserie & Bar? It's only one of the best restaurants in Nottingham city centre. Enjoy chowing down on seafood linguine, sirloin steaks, lobster risotto, and slow-cooked salted pork belly, alongside a range of vino and classic cocktails. 

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Not only does Brewhouse & Kitchen boast over 50 craft sips and a strong collection of spirits, but with a huge beer garden, it's one of the best summer spots. The wallet-friendly menu will see you tucking into small plates, Sunday roasts, BBQ platters and their signature beer can chicken.

With stunning architecture and amazing brunch deals, it's no wonder why Embankment made our coveted list. The cosy pub knocks up delicious cuisine, from scrumptious kebab flatbreads to Katsu curries and Louisiana loaded fries.

Looking for authentic Neapolitan pizzas with some seriously delicious toppings? Then head to Pizza Pilgrims in the Hockley area, where you'll find all that and more. This venue is colourful, quirky and friendly, even boasting a unique private dining space upstairs.

Dig into cheesy slices topped with everything from mushroom and truffle to double pepperoni and hot honey, alongside small plates such as cacio e pepe balls. Their Nutella pizza ring dessert is not to be missed either, and the cocktails are a must-try.

Championing authentic Italian cooking, Piccolino is up there with Nottingham's best restaurants, for both charm and chomps. Spend an evening sipping on fine wines and tucking into all the classics alongside antipasti and sustainably caught fish.

The Beeston Social is known for cocktails and board games, but did you know the hotspot fronts a plethora of eclectic eats? Think Korean crispy beef, tempura prawns and wood-fired pizzas. Plus, it also has a lunch deal for a tenner so you can grab two small plates and sourdough.

Looking for a dining destination worth visiting? Here's where The Botanist in West Bridgford comes in. This pretty restaurant offers a range of mouthwatering gastro dishes, including gourmet burgers, fragrant curries and their signature hanging kebabs.

Boasting an award-winning smoker imported from Oklahoma, it's no wonder why Red Dog Saloon Nottingham is a popular venue for food. Head inside this top-notch venue for mouthwatering burgers or pulled pork, all with a tasty American whisky in hand.

The Blind Rabbit may be an American cocktail bar, but there's certainly no shortage of food at this joint. In fact, these guys knock up everything from loaded fries and juicy burgers to nachos and boneless wings. Delish.

If you're a fan of all things brunch, head to The Pudding Pantry in in Sherwood, Beeston or the city centre. These cosy locations combine the warm atmosphere of a local cafe with the incredible homemade food of a neighbourhood restaurant.

Get stuck into everything from buttermilk chicken brioche to nduja and chorizo hash or build-your-own pancakes. They also offer an affordable afternoon tea, available every day.

While it may be known as a cracking arcade bar first and foremost, Penny Lane is one of the best restaurants in Nottingham for students. With casual fare such as BBQ wings, burgers, and Belgian waffles, it's a fab venue for an afternoon lunch or a meal after playing a raucous round of ski ball.

Looking for scrumptious Japanese cuisine? YO! is a great choice, serving up yummy sushi rolls, katsu curries and gyoza from a cool conveyor belt. What's more, the restaurant fronts futuristic decor and a digital menu, which makes everything that little bit easier.

If you're looking for cheap places to eat in Nottingham, Mowgli is a great shout. Not only is it a total beaut, with at,ospheric fairy lights and entwined ropes, but it also whips up scrumptious Indian street food, tiffin boxes and curries.

Tucked away in a quiet corner of the city, Piccalilli is the epitome of a hidden gem. All exposed brickwork, dried flowers and an intimate dining room, it's cosy and sophisticated in equal measure.

The menu of seasonal small plates focuses on nostalgic classics - think smoked beetroot with walnuts, roast venison with blackberry ketchup, and potato dumplings with Gruyere. It's little wonder this place has a coveted MICHELIN Bib Gourmand among its many accolades.

Nestled in prime position near the waterfront, The Canalhouse occupies the lower floors of the former museum. Expect industrial interiors complete with resident narrowboats and a menu of international dishes, as well as a vast range of beers.

Found within a Grade II listed building underneath the historic Lace Market, Iberico World Tapas is the original tapas spot in Nottingham. They've held a Michelin Bib Gourmand since 2013, a sign of their great quality and value food.

Take a seat in their warmly lit restaurant for tasty plates like monkfish schnitzel, soy-braised ox cheek and Spanish cheese boards. Plus, they've got a carefully curated wine list to pair with it.

A relaxed, izakaya-style Japanese restaurant in the city centre, Kushi Ya is an independent spot for quality eats. Its name literally translates to 'skewer shop', and they specialise in small plates and skewers cooked over charcoal on a specially imported Japanese grill.

There's a large main dining space, as well as a sunny outdoor seating area for the summer months. Tuck into the likes of soy-braised pork shoulder, crispy Jerusalem artichokes and prawn katsu sandos, washed down with sake, cocktails or whisky.

Nestled in the historic Lace Market, Raymond's nails modern dining without ever trying too hard. This stylish spot is all about sharing plates, counter seating, and moody lighting.

Start with the addictive fish crackling or Maldon rock oysters, then move on to inventive dishes like heritage carrots with horseradish crème fraîche, Cornish sole with smoked beurre blanc, or a perfectly cooked salt-aged pork chop. The wine list is just as thoughtfully curated, offering plenty by the glass to mix and match as you go. 

Equally inventive and indulgent, Restaurant Sat Bains is a Michelin-starred Nottingham institution. Serving up tasting menus focusing on seasonality, balance and bold technique, every plate is truly a labour of love. 

Expect dishes like smoked eel with apple and turnip, wild duck with blackberry and nasturtium, and a Savarin pudding paired with its signature RSB Cuvée. Add an out-of-this-world wine service and this is much more than a meal - its a culinary experience you won't forget.

With quirky interiors, authentic Thai dishes and fun vibes, Zaap is immersing you into a brilliant Bangkok setting. Come here for a feast of fragrant curries, noodle dishes and gyoza galore, all washed down with cocktails and bubble teas at this restaurant.

If you're after the best, then Alchemilla has got to be in the running. One of the two Michelin star restaurants in Nottingham, this gorgeous venue is dishing up five, seven or 10-course tasting menus dedicated to British cuisine, alongside delicious wines.

If you're on the hunt for fine-dining in Nottingham, check out Anoki's top-notch cuisine. Knock back a cider or beer all while feasting on Indian eats, from vegetarian curries to classic aloo gobi and grilled tandoori sea bass.