Very food french food in Nottingham, but make reservation or get here early. The place is packed…read moreafter 6, then wait time increase to around 2-3hours! They have set dinners twice month on tue and weds. Sundays have another great set menu, this one come with a pitcher of wine for each person.

Popped in for lunch and had to wait for 50 minutes for a table tp become free; but well worth the…read morewait! A set 3 course christmas menu that was awesome. Excellent value, nice size portions and efficient service. The bistro setting was very nice with a feeling of space giving you and intimate experience. Down sides of the day; was the table of 20 behind, when they got going they filled the room with their exuberance (didn't begrudge then though) and when the front door was left open my goodness you knew it.

A 2 star Michelin restaurant in Nottingham? Rooms, steps away from their restaurant? Oh no, would…read moreI be able to book dinner & a room with only a week's notice? The stars aligned and YES, I had a reservation (restaurant is open only 4 nights/week). Its tucked away on back roads near the River Trent. We arrived early and took a stroll for a couple hours around the river. Upon our return, we were immediately led to a perfectly cozy, quaint room. Outdoor patio seating, indoor seating area, cold water, fantastic tea & coffee, with fresh milk in the room were waiting along with a hot shower and plush towels. We were so comfortable, we were disappointed that we had to rush off for meetings. We returned for our 9pm dinner reservation. We arrived 15 minutes early for a cocktail. And then we were led to the table for our culinary adventure to begin. I have been to 2 star Michelin restaurant, Melisse and 3 star Michelin restaurant Per Se and each restaurant offers a unique experience. Sat Bains was elegant, yet casual and the only one to offer a room that was commensurate with the dining experience. Thus, its been our favorite experience. We opted for the 7 course tasting menu and added Duck Egg and Wine Pairings. The 7 courses included Scallop, Deer, Royal Kidney, Grouse, Chocolate and Blackcurrant. The wine pairings were a global experience, as well, with wines from Germany, Australia, Hungary, Uruguay, Argentina, New Zealand and California. Its always a challenge with an evening like this to not "tap out." We barely made it through, but loved the ability to schlepp to the comfort of our room. But it doesn't end there! In the morning, an incredible breakfast is provided in the atrium. Fresh orange juice, the BEST yogurt I had ever eaten, etc. After breakfast, I just wanted to go back to sleep, but alas, back to work. Finally, ALL staff was friendly, accommodating and we would love to return. An extraordinary experience.

Thanks to Daniel Patterson and Coi, I have now been exposed to the great cooking of Sat Bains. Like…read morehis counterpart in SF, the seaonality and local focus of ingredients yields magic when combined with his creative combinations and technique. -Oxtail in mushroom ketchup, served with a sous-vide duck egg and shaved porcinis. Apparently the ketchup is of 1700s historical recipes brought back by Heston Blumenthal . LIke a Worcestershire sauce, it melded with the beef and egg, paired with Radikon 'Oslavje' from Friuli. -Brassicas, radishes, flowers, charred onion ash, and smoked Hollandaise. A signature off of his tasting menu, it was surprising that this was served after the protein but then the smoked elements with the ash maybe strong enough to mask the complexity of the former mushroom ketchup. I think I'd make a UK trip for the Olympics next year as an excuse to come and try more of his fare.

An absolute gem of a restaurant! Tucked away on a small street in Nottingham city centre (near the…read morecorner house), it's fairly difficult to spot as the restaurant itself is above shops - but it's definitely worth the search! Pre-theatre deals mean if you get there early the food, given it's quality, is a bargain. I thoroughly recommend the goats cheese salad starter - it's served with a walnut dressing, and is divine! The steak's good too. Service is friendly and helpful. The decor is fairly rustic - but there's a nice atmosphere. Definitely one of my favourite restaurants.

I think they are a bit pretentious but if you don't mind that then go ahead as the foods not bad…read more It's only small so you'll have to pre-book if your going at the weekend.

Since I first wrote, the people at French Living have evidently decided to stop doing the light…read morelunches for which I so loved the place. Coffee, then a more formal, more expensive lunch menu are now the order of the day. Still good, if you want to sit down for a while and eat authentic French food done well, but the quick, cafe-style baguettes and salads are gone.

I used to bring my children here, or Punchinellos when it was around!, when we had saved up to have…read morea meal in town as a special treat! At that time you had to go downstairs which they both loved! I recently went for an eveing meal with two friends who had never been. We had lovely food truly French, seasonal and Bistrot, not pretentious or Anglicised. The wine was lovely though we didn't drink a lot! And the service was excellent with a nice balance of attention and without over intrusion. the best bit was the look on my friends faces when they saw the bill!!! Very funny! xx

A Unique Experience…read more This place certainly has a style of its own and it carries it off very well. The food was excellent and the 2 courses were well presented and tasted as good as they looked. The staff were very friendly and attentive allowing the meal to proceed at a smooth pace without feeling hurried. I would recommend them and will certainly be returning.

Prompt and efficient service for our takeaway yesterday evening. The food was delicious and a…read morecredit to the chef! Thank you!! Also great to see people back in the restaurant! Jim,Sally,Chris and Enid.

We dropped into Le Mistral in Sherwood whilst visiting my Parents (who eat there fairly often). A…read morelovely cozy little place considering its built into a standard shop on the highstreet, with a french theme. Even though it was midweek the place was packed full so is obviously a hit with the locals. The menu is typically french (or how the british see french cuisiine) at least and there is plenty to choose from. We all ordered something different; pork normande, beef bouruignon, chicken and chorizo linguine and chicken supreme...and to my delight my party were all sharers and easily full so i got to try them all. The quantity is plentiful and the quality of all the dishes superb.Its an absolute little gem of a restaurant and very reasonably priced. I would highly recommend this restaurtant to anyone.

I have been coming to Côte for several year now and I have to say I love love LOVE everything about…read moreit. Absolutely beautiful restaurant and fantastic large outdoor dining area which is great on a nice sunny day dining by the canal. The food is always at a high standards and having eaten there several times now I can say I've eaten a lot from the main menu and have never had any problems whatsoever. The staff are attentive, polite and even spark into some friendly conversation which is nice. They have a reasonable lunch time offer for 2 course or three course meals. They also offer pre-theatre menus too. Can't fault the place.

Cote is a restaurant that's tucked away in the corner on the bottom floor outside in the mailbox…read more One of the things that always brings me here in the summertime is the outdoor dining experience. You will find greenery running all upside the walls as well as a fantastic view of the canal. In the evening the ambience inside is also great. Reservations are available but you can usually get in without too much of a wait time. On this occasion I ordered a spinach and mushroom crepe which was fantastic! It's probably my favourite vegetarian dish that they do. It's a sensible portion that leaves you satisfied. For dessert I ordered the praline crepe which was again fantastic. You generally find with dessert crepes that they can do no bad no matter where your buying it from. Cotes crepes are above standard in terms of quality with a light pancake and not overly sweet praline feeling. For me in particular this restaurant shines in the summer. The cocktails are great and the dining experience is unique.