Best Restaurants in The East Midlands

In total, there are 103 award winning restaurants in The East Midlands, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in The East Midlands? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list restaurants holding awards from major restaurant guides; currently less than 3% of all restaurants in the UK and Ireland hold an award from a major guide.

The best restaurant in The East Midlands is Restaurant Sat Bains in Nottingham (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chefs Sat Bains and John Freeman serve up award winning Creative Cuisine. Restaurant Sat Bains currently holds 2 Michelin Stars, 5 AA Rosettes and a ranking of 38th in UK in the Hardens Top 100.

There are currently 4 listed Michelin Star restaurants in The East Midlands consisting of 1 restaurant holding 2 Michelin Stars and 3 restaurants holding 1 Michelin Star. There are also 5 restaurants holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand and 20 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 90 listed AA Rosette restaurants in The East Midlands consisting of 1 restaurant holding 5 AA Rosettes, 2 restaurants holding 4 AA Rosettes, 8 restaurants holding 3 AA Rosettes, 46 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 33 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

Tucked away in the heart of England, the East Midlands serves as the gastronomic beating heart of the United Kingdom. The region, adorned with quaint towns and bustling cities such as Nottingham, Leicester, Derby, Lincoln and Northampton, has a proud heritage deeply rooted in culinary artistry that stretches back for centuries. Celebrated for its traditional cheeses, Melton Mowbray pork pies, and fresh local produce, the East Midlands has cultivated an almost legendary status amongst food lovers across the globe. The restaurants in this region tell a story of a time gone by, a history steeped in producing some of the finest homegrown British fare. These culinary establishments, from rustic pubs to elegant dining establishments, have fully embraced locally sourced ingredients, offering diners a distinct flavour of the region. Whether it's the Bakewell tart from its namesake town in Derbyshire or the local game from Sherwood Forest, the East Midlands offers a diverse culinary landscape as rich as its history. The dedication to tradition, coupled with an exciting proclivity for innovation, has solidified the East Midlands' place on the UK's food map.