Best Restaurants in Nottingham

In total, there are 13 award winning restaurants in Nottingham, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in Nottingham? 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 Nottingham is Restaurant Sat Bains (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 2 listed Michelin Star restaurants in Nottingham consisting of 1 restaurant holding 2 Michelin Stars and 1 restaurant holding 1 Michelin Star. There are also 2 restaurants holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand and 2 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 9 listed AA Rosette restaurants in Nottingham consisting of 1 restaurant holding 5 AA Rosettes, 1 restaurant holding 4 AA Rosettes, 5 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 2 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

Nottingham, a vibrant city nestled in the heart of the United Kingdom, is a smorgasbord of culinary delight that reflects its rich historical and cultural tapestry. The city, with its lineage dating back to the 7th century, has an impeccable history of food culture that runs parallel to its legendary narratives and folklores. Once a hub for the lace-making industry during the Industrial Revolution, Nottingham's affinity for creating something exquisite from the raw and the unembellished is evident in its food as much as it was in its lace. Restaurants in Nottingham are veritable treasure troves of flavour and history. An astonishing variety of mouth-watering dishes are created by skilful hands across the city's gastro-universe. The introduction of Indian cuisine in the 20th Century was a watershed moment for Nottingham's culinary landscape. The city is home to the renowned 'Curry Mile,' where one can embark upon a culinary journey across the Indian subcontinent through beautiful flavours and fragrant spices. Nottingham is also legendary for its traditional British pubs, in particular Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, reputed to be the oldest inn in England, continuing a tradition of hearty ales and comforting fare for centuries. Today, the city vibrates with a burgeoning food scene where tradition meets innovation, reflecting not only Nottingham's past but also its cosmopolitan present and future.