The best restaurants in East Midlands

Great place to eat, wonderful atmosphere and tremendous food. I had the eggs benedict and it was perfect, tasty, well prepared, and didn't have to wait long for it either. The staff were polite and attentive, no blaring music to listen to or talk over was a godsend. The cappuccino is the best in Brackley, and I cant recommend The Old Fire Station enough!

A surprising and totally charming tea room with wonderful staff in period costume. More than this it goes beyond simple nostalgia as it serves a beautiful community purpose with period photos and objects donated, gifted or obtained locally. Just ask how the cafe was conceived and you will understand more. It’s also bigger than you think with a nice garden and mock-up Anderson shelter. The period newspapers on the tables are a wonderful touch. The food was very good and reasonably priced.

Popped by for a burger the morning after the Saturday night before at a Butlins 80’s weekend. Delicious! The burgers are freshly prepared, large, succulent and delicious and served with a wide choice of sauces. The bar is run by a charming, friendly couple and provides an extensive ‘fast food’ menu. There is something for all tastes. Mm-hmm. That was a a tasty burger!!!

This was my first visit, what a great local find ...... good choices on the menu and excellent value for money nice polite staff and the food was absolutely lovely .. if your in the area give it a try ..they do take away too check the opening times as the day we visited they closed at 1400 hrs will definitely return to sample more off the menu .

Called in yesterday for coffee and cake. I remembered the lady from being there last time. She was busy prepping for a birthday party but squeezed us in. The level of service she provides is off the scale, the best for miles around! She is SO lovely and friendly, and made everyone feel so welcome. I don't come to Alfreton that often, but would always have at least a coffee. She reminded me not to bother with anywhere else, when the Pottery is just the best.

One of the Amazing curries that I have tasted in the whole of the UK. I Totally recommend this place to anyone trying to taste the authentic flavours of India.

Wonderful Food! Tandoori was amazing! The staff are brilliant - friendly and attentive! My new favourite Indian restaurant!

Try this place-it is fantastic. We visited on a Saturday nigh. The welcome is warm and friendly. We had the meat platter, with the chef’s homemade sausage-which was fantastic. Everything was tasty, well made and served hot. Please try the Portikalopita with ice cream dessert - it is Christmas on a plate.

Amazing food and brilliant customer service. The waitresses were lovely and I will definitely recommend and go again.

This place is a hidden gem. Beautiful. So chilled and relaxing. Fantastic atmosphere. Food really good. Live music good. All round excellent evening out.

This is a lovely place with lovely staff the breakfast was 1st class a choice of 5 or 7 items which was nice we will definitely be back

Lovely home cooked food, well worth a visit. Highly recommended. Excellent sunday lunches as well as weekdays, closed saturday.

Went in for lunch with my mum and son. We ordered pizza and toasties. The food was fantastic and the staff were so friendly and helpful. They even wrapped up the food we couldn't eat to take home. Will definitely go again, great value for money.

Consistently good food, consistently warm welcome, consistently clean and tidy, consistently great value! This team deliver a fantastic service coupled with friendliness, in a lovely quirky cafe. Always worth a visit!