When pre-booking for a table of two, we realised that we weren't going to be able to make our reservation time. So ringing to rearrange always makes me a little nervous (I hate being a pain in the bum). But the conversation I had with the Harts representative was so reassuring that I immediately felt comfortable with my new booking. We were also staying at the hotel that weekend (which I will also review) and had a pre-dinner drink in the bar (which again was fantastic) and was a perfect start to the evening. Arriving at the restaurant (if I'm completely honest) I was a little disappointed with the décor. It reminds me very much of a fine dining establishment in America... which I personally think is quite an old fashioned take on being "modern". But none of that matters when you receive the service and the standard of food that we received that evening. I started with the tuna cerviche. It was garnished well with coriander making the dish light and refreshing. The tuna was absolutely delicious and sometimes I avoid it because it can have a jelly-like texture which I don't enjoy at all. But this was perfect. I then opted for a sirloin main course, and my, oh my, it was one of the tastiest pieces of meat I've ever eaten (and I do love a steak). It was cooked to perfection and exactly as I'd asked for it. Juicy, tender meat served with thrice cooked chips, roasted veggies and a sauce that was sweet and rich. The sauce was actually so yummy that I asked for more so I could dip my chips in it (you can take the girl out of Stoke, but you can't take Stoke out of the girl). We then had a melt in the middle chocolate fondant, with pistachio ice cream. Now this was where the service could have gone terribly, but it didn't. We ordered two desserts and the waiter had misheard us. When one dessert arrived with two spoons, the waiter immediately came to us and apologised profusely. Now I was already stuffed at this point and was ready to cancel the dessert anyway, but the manager then arrived to explain that the dessert was on it's way and would not be added to the bill along with two complimentary glasses of champagne. Now that is service. We were made to feel welcome and looked after in a professional yet friendly way. The little stumble at the end of the meal could have been a disaster in some establishments, but at Harts it just proved that everything is done with grace and expertise. Harts will certainly have my heart for a while. read more

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Hart's is one of the best restaurants I have been to in Nottingham: both in times of service and quality of food. We went there shortly after Christmas in a big family group. The restaurant wasn't super busy, but the ambiance was comfortable and despite the fact that we were probably much louder than any other table there it didn't feel like we were disturbing the peace the way it sometimes does in nice restaurants. From the moment we arrived, the service was impeccable. Our drinks orders were taken immediately and the service was attentive but not over-bearing. My brother's girlfriend is vegetarian which usually means she has the option of only 1 or 2 dishes on the menu, but Hart's had a separate vegetarian menu they brought for her which had about 10 dishes on it- again a sign of the excellent service. It sucks when vegetarians are treated like second-class citizens and Hart's was quite the opposite. The food itself was excellent. I ordered the game terrine followed by the sea bream from the set menu (they had no problem with my mixing and matching, which is always nice). Both were delicious. I also tasted the mushroom fricassee starter which was great, and the venison for main course which was truly delicious. The only downside was that they had run out of 2 dishes - I assume because it was right after Christmas and they weren't expecting a busy night. Definitely a disappointment, however, when we mentioned that we were really disappointed that there was no calve's liver left because the person who had wanted it had never tried it before, they actually brought out a small taste of the dish for him to try - in addition to his main course and at no charge. Again, another sign of the excellent service. All in all, a great experience and if you want to have a nice dinner with great service, I can recommend no place more highly than Hart's. read more

The Food: A subpar attempt at continental style. Food was bland, uninteresting and overall disappointing. The Atmosphere: The only reason this place gets above 1 star is the atmosphere. Very inviting and elegant. The Service: New York brusqueness without the competence. My dry martini was made with an ounce of SWEET (yes sweet) vermouth and olives the size of raisins. read more

Harts serve up amazing food. Very interesting dishes that you probably have not tried before. Everything is cooked to perfection and the staff are very good, very attentive and accomodating. I have enjoyed every visit to Harts restaurant and hope to enjoy many a meal there in the future. It is great for birthdays and special occasions. read more

We came here for a quick lunch, and had a soup and salad. Simple but beautifully presented. My soup was a parsnip soup with bacon, puréed with little pieces of bacon, which have the soup e perfect amount of salt. My salad with a green salad with a balsamic vinegarette. Service was very attentive and the bread was amazing!! Actually, I ended up asking for extra bread because it was so good. You may need rezzies for dinner so be aware! read more

Hart's restaurant is one of the hot spots in Nottingham; this is idea for family meals or even catching up with old friends. The building itself is has a great entry and is well lit at night. Every time I have gone it seems to be busy and full. It is not overly big, it looks a lot biggest from the outside but it actual fact it only sits 80 people, if you catch it on an afternoon it seems a lot quieter but on weekends the atmosphere is great. They offer a great deal of meals both British and come great Pasta dishes. Its prices are quite reasonably and the staffs is very happy to cater for you read more

Work dinner with 7 others in private dining room on a Wednesday evening. Service was spectacular. Only minor issue - White wine was too cold. I had the broccoli app which was very flavorful and perfectly cooked. I had the swordfish which was nice but which I had gotten the hallomi dish which looked Delish! All desserts looked wonderful especially the fruit plate. I had the chocolate torte which was so rich I could only eat Half- the citrus served with it was a nice balance of acid. Very nice night out. read more

For me, Harts is by far the best restaurant in Nottingham. It's not just the exceptional food and outstanding menu, the simple and tasteful decor and the polite and welcoming service, both at the reception and the table. The restaurant also has a very unique ambiance which is quietly sophisticated without any hint of pretension. It just has that extra special something that makes dining here a proper, memorable occasion which makes it a wonderful place to visit for birthdays and Christmas. You know you've been out to dinner when you've been to Harts. read more

Went with a couple of friends for an early midweek dinner and had an excellent time. Staff were really attentive (the fact that we arrived at 7.30 before it filled up may have helped), the food was interesting, well-presented and very tasty. Not cheap, but worth it. read more

Having been in Nottingham for some time, Harts has always been on the radar but the finances have been lacking! Finally we visited recently and were not dissapointed. Food was excellent, the good lady had scallops to start and they were probably the highlight especially the duck ham! My seared tuna starter was also a real gem. Mains were excellent and pretty substantial which was a nice surprise for a fine dining restaurant. We shared a souffle to finish (always a good test of the skills) and it was very accomplished. All in all a very enjoyable experience and one that I intend to repeat! read more

Probably one of the top three or so restaurants in Nottingham, I believe. I was steered here by someone a good deal wealthier than me once I failed to get into another nice eatery round the corner where a wedding party had taken over. So this was perfect for a Saturday lunch, quiet, cool, modern decor without gimmicky art, good food well-prepared and a nice glass or two of wine. If I come to Nottingham again, I'll come here for a pre-match lunch (don't be afraid, it's not a haunt of sporty types so far as I could see, though a Premiership footballer could afford it). Prices were reasonable given the quality, though fortunately I cannot find the receipt. read more

Went here for afternoon tea with a very good friend well worth a visit very good value for money,we had the champagne tea.