The 30 Best Bistro in Nottingham

“Dropped in with my Dad on Sunday for a cuppa but ended up having a breakfast each as well. The food was excellent all made from local tasty ingredients. The service was lovely and super friendly. Could not fault it and will defiantly be returning. It was a pleasure to spend our time and money at this establishment. So if you’re in the area give it a try you will not be disappointed. 5 stars all round Guys… thankyou”

“Lovely cozy place, feels like home, the food just like your mum makes it. Very welcoming staff and affortable prices, definitely will be coming back. I have ordered the fish, it was lovely, my wife loves this dish.”

“10/10 quality food, great service, good prices, big portions, tastes like home, Highly recommended!!!”

“This place is a gem. Food is fantastic and worth the money, all cooked fresh. For anyone local or further afield make this a stop off point when going for a walk around Attenborough, look carefully on your maps and you will find a twitchel that brings you out opposite the Bistro from near the Trent circular walk. Well done to all involved.”

“Great, friendly atmosphere with delicious food and drink. Will definitely return.”

“My family members and I have been here more than a few times. Every time we go, we always enjoy our time there. The food and drinks are delicious, the atmosphere is lovely and cosy, and the service is always friendly. I definitely recommend paying a visit here ☺️”

“A beautiful setting for an amazing Sunday lunch. Fantastic menu with great choice & reasonably priced. A lovely warm & welcoming atmosphere & great service from staff members. Thank you!”

“Fantastic breakfast - all really well seasoned and quality ingredients. The staff were super friendly and the place has a great vibe.”

“Delicious home cooked food. Exceptional value for 3 course lunch, only £22.50. Service was so friendly and professional. Top marks”

“had a brilliant first experience at bistro 66 - visited with 3 friends for a birthday and it was lovely! our waitress Valentina provided excellent service, she was so welcoming, helpful and organised a birthday sparkler during dessert. the restaurant is really nice inside, clean and a great atmosphere. the food was delicious and well priced. we had a brilliant evening and will be back soon!”

“Great breakfast with really quick and friendly service. Well priced and it was apparent the ingredients were kocaly sourced and or home made, proper sausages, home made hash browns and beautiful thick cut bacon.”

“We were going to a family funeral and had driven for nearly 4 hours. No5 was a lovely haven of rest in the hour or so before we went to the crem. We weren't very hungry so had the fishcakes, wild mushrooms and beetroot with goat's cheese. Each dish was excellently cooked and tasty. The glass of merlot was very good too. Service excellent. Thanks.”

“Had a very warm and welcoming evening. We were served by Evie who was attentive and so friendly. The food and service was incredible considering we visited on a Saturday! Great team - thank you!”

“This is our first time ordering from this Indian takeaway, but OMG!!! The food is absolutely gorgeous. Never had an Indian that is more perfect. The flavours are to die for. Thank you. Absolutely delicious and can't wait to order again. They also said over the phone, 40 to 50 mins. Theu got here in just over 20 mins xxxx”

“Really nice lunch catching up with my friend. From start to finish the service by Maja was spot on, we were warmly welcomed and led to our table, drinks arrived quickly followed by delicious food. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for a good quality lunch in Nottingham!”

“Lovely place off the beaten track. The baked potatoes were great and such good value. Nice decaf coffee. Spacious outside seating area but, smaller space inside. Not busy on a cooler day. Service was good and friendly staff.”

“Very welcoming. First time we had taken our dog into a cafe. He was amazing and was made very welcome. Loki enjoyed his sausage a treat ahead of his 2nd birthday on Thursday. Thank you so much.”

“Came here for my birthday and it was brilliant.. one person on our table has a severe allergy to nuts, and the staff were amazing. They called her before hand to ensure she had a meal that was “safe”. We also had a gluten free and vegetarian in our party and the staff where happy to stand and to though the menu with us. Thought out the night they kept coming to check on us, answering questioned we had regarding food and drink. - Food was lovely and the music was right up our street. Lillian is an asset to bistro live. Although she was working she just matched the vibe of our table, even coming over at the end of her shift to say good bye and told me to enjoy my night…”

“The whole experience was great staff came to take orders very quickly asking if food was ok any more drinks food was amazing highly recommended going”

“The food and drinks were great. The servers were impeccable especially Apollo. Would definitely recommend and would go again.”

“I go to Antlers at least once a week and have never had bad service. The food is lovely and I’ve never had to wait long for it. The staff are very friendly, especially Natalie (she works so hard) She is always friendly and efficient Overall I would recommend Antlers to anyone”

“Lovely lunchtime visit, bit slow at the checkout, but overall very nice experience. Combine this with a leisurely stroll around the garden centre and yes..... most pleasant.”

“Went in here to wait for my car to have an MOT. Really cozy little place with friendly people. Would be nice to stop in after/during a walk.”

“Great breakfast this morning pancakes with fresh fruit and granola .Excellent food in a beautiful setting.Will definitely be back .”

“I had the big breakfast, perfectly cooked with ingredients from the local butchers shop. Added bonus for me was the tinned tomatoes instead of fresh, which I very much prefer. I will definitely be back.”

“Called in and was treated to the most amazing quality breakfast and service. Will definitely visit this restaurant again. Thank you.”

“Fabulous little venue with tasty food and friendly staff. Thoroughly enjoyed my visit to cafe roya, it was my sister’s birthday and the staff went above and beyond to make her feel special. Really appreciate small venues like this that have staff who make you feel welcome and comfortable in their restaurant. All dishes were super fresh and tasty making me want to come back for more and work my way through the menu. Along with their brilliant staff and food they make stunning cocktails which again , you can’t stop at just the one! Can’t wait to visit again, very tempted by the sound of the lunch menus!”

“I love this restaurant! A must visit! The service is so good with friendly and knowledgeable wait staff. The food absolutely incredible! Cannot wait to go back already!”

“This hidden gem is a must if you're in Nottingham and like fine food. Fletcher's Dining is at Nottingham College, staffed by students. We were recommended we visit here by a local friend, and our first time certainly won't be our last. You book the date you want, but be warned, they book up fast, and choose the meat or vegetarian menu, and then sit back and relax! The team met us at the door and although they were clearly nervous, they were friendly throughout. We had five different courses of delicious food, and in no way would you say this food was from someone in training, it was amazing. From braised pigs cheeks, to polenta cake, it was a taste sensation. Highly recommended, but do book early!”

“We were dropping our son to the University of Nottingham end of September and stumbled upon Compà in Beeston on our first night of arrival. It was our son’s suggestion and we decided to check it out! I am so glad we did! The food was delicious and it was like visiting a family - cosy, warm ambiance and pretty lights inside that made it feel festive and special on a week night. We were pretty tired after flying from US to London, than taking a train to Nottingham the next morning so it was especially nice to sit down and take time to enjoy this place, yummy food while we planned next few days. We stroke a conversation with the owner who turned out to be such a wonderful kind person and it made us feel even more comfortable and welcome. It was a lovely experience and a warm welcome. Would highly recommend! Moments like this make sweet memories and have special place in my heart. Grateful for discovering this restaurant and meeting Angela. Many thanks!”