The best restaurants in East Midlands

I'd booked the pizza van for the evening food at our wedding, 3 weeks before the day I'd realised I've booked the wrong date. Somehow they managed to fit us in on the actual date and it was incredible, in fact I'd go as far to say it was so good it over shadowed our ceremony!! Communication was brilliant throughout the whole experience, highly recommended!!

We ate in the bar as we had our dog with us. Mind you restaurant area was busy with Tuesday night bingo. House! My husband and I both had hunters chicken, chips and salad which was delicious and all freshly prepared. Mum and daughter team were running things. Both very friendly and dog lovers like ourselves.

You will always get a warm welcome at the Park Bistro, the food is cooked fresh & the quality is exceptional. I've never had a bad meal. A little gem 'just try it' Jane Andrews

Been today got serviced always the same woman serves me give me the wrong cakes,I ask for 2 x cream scones instead she tried to give me a cream donut instead I stopped her this time before she boxed it me ,then realised when I got home she only gave me 1 cream scone,so rung up & she said sorry ,but if she does it with everyone she shouldn't be serving anyone anymore, Apart from that the food is great can't complain about that

Lovely friendly staff make a lovely cup of coffee

Incredible flavor, packed care, quickly delivery and hot food. Super filling and tasty. With each bite, a different and surprising “yummy”

Arrived for a very late lunch at 3, and happened upon this gem. The lady was so friendly that my five year old asked if he could come again the next day, while the grazing platter and cannoli were fought over by our family. Yum!

Tim and Paul never disappoint. The menu of Risotto, Beef and chocolate pudding was an understatement. Every course is beautifully cooked and meticulously presented. The risotto was turned into an asparagus risotto which was creamy and full of flavour dressed expertly on the plate, the beef was a fillet of beef with a range of extravagant, delicious accompaniments and a most delicious jus. The chocolate pud was just heaven. Chocolate pastry, chocolate and passionate fruit fulling, homemade white chocolate candy floss and home-made ice cream. What’s not to like? Tim is a superb chef while Paul is equally expert in his front of house role explaining what is on the plate for every course. We have had a number of meals at the Epikurious Arkitekt and keep returning. Try it out and get the bug you will be made very welcome.

Really nice, safe vibe. The pornstar martinis are a huge recommendation from me. Genuinely the best in Nottingham aside from the alchemist. Nice to see a gender neutral cubicle. There’s an absence of gay bars in Nottingham but I feel like this will quench the thirst. Keep an eye out for drag nights. If you’re queer and need a safe space, I highly recommend The Goat in Hockley!

I have never written a review on here before but I have had such a bad experience I felt compelled to. Ordered 2 drinks and 2 lunches and after waiting 30 minutes for drinks I had to approach staff who informed me they had been forgotten as they had not been written down. Received drinks then after another 30 minutes no food appeared. Everyone else in the cafe had been served. Upon enquiring it turned out that had been forgotten also. My complaint was that if they had been made aware my drinks had not been written down, why did they not check the food had also been missed? Upon asking how long the food would be, I was informed they had run out of what I had ordered. I demanded a refund and despite asking them what had gone wrong, they could offer no explanation. Appalling service from incompetent staff. Will definitely not be recommending this place to anyone.

Stunning setting and excellent service. Food was good but menu limited. Bigger pizzas would be nice at this price level. Wine list also needs a few cheaper options. Overall a very unique and stunning experience.

We have used Howie's several times now to provide post-match food to eat on our way back to London. It always get rave reviews from both players and staff and Howard is always helpful and accommodating. Full of flavour and generous portions Howie's remains our first choice when we're visiting. Definitely worth a visit. Thank you Howard. Stephanie, Arsenal FC Academy.

Qué hallazgo. . . . cuppa encantadora con pastel y bollo. . . . imprescindible para un día húmedo. . . magnífico. El personal fue totalmente comprensivo con nuestro dilema de lavandería y acomodó el pastel de zanahoria sin gluten de mi esposa. si quieres relajarte toma un té de cannabis

me & my sister went for lunch there , & had christmas lunch again , it was delicious & very filling , & we had a latte which was part of the meal deal , brilliant, the staff are always very friendly & helpful too , would highly recomend it .

most times we have salad cobs with various fillings always good. for a change we both had a chip cob very nice chips. staff always polite and friendly.