The best restaurants serving Brasserie food in East Midlands

Had brilliant birthday meal at Smoke & Ice Retford. Delicious food great atmosphere staff couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly if they tried. All the staff were great at helping my mum who is a wheelchair user and took time explain menu and sauces ect. Thanks again for the happy birthday song all 10 of us really enjoyed it and would definitely be back. 🥳🥳🥳🥳

Knockout shop - perfect place to get what’s needed to cook up a storm. Invaluable to have the expertise on hand of the team for advice too!

Came here and enjoyed a drink and bar food. Very good price and made to feel so welcome. Will be back and hopefully come to one of the events they have on

Truly delicious takeaway, cannot recommend the chicken tikka masala enough! The mushroom rice was astonishing! And the chicken tikka rice was also amazing. The title says healthy and delicious, we can promise you it most definitely was! We will be using them lots and lots in the future.

Absolutely amazing food great service friendly staff 5***** look forward to our next visit .can highly recommend

Delicious, But a bit messy. But this can be a nice thing (With plates). But without plates this can be problematic

Ala Turka is a place that transports you straight to the streets of Istanbul. From the very first moment, I felt like a long-awaited guest, warmly welcomed by the staff whose friendliness and attentiveness are truly exceptional. Their smiles and dedication make you feel special, as if every detail has been tailored just for you. Everything here revolves around authentic taste and quality. The grill? Absolute perfection! The meat is juicy, perfectly seasoned, and infused with the unmistakable aroma of freshly lit charcoal. Every bite is a burst of flavour that's simply irresistible. The starters? Fresh, crisp, and made with the finest ingredients – it's clear that no shortcuts are taken here, with every detail meticulously crafted. The ambiance of the restaurant is another standout feature – a warm, oriental interior with soft lighting and subtle background music creates an atmosphere where you can truly escape the everyday. This isn't just a place to eat; it's an experience you'll want to repeat. I highly recommend Ala Turka to anyone looking for authentic Turkish cuisine and an unforgettable evening. It’s more than just a restaurant – it’s a journey of flavours and hospitality you won’t forget!

The best of the best, this place is a real gem and the food will keep you coming back iver and over again. Definitly our favorite restaurant in Nottinghamshire

Great food and prices beating competitors nearby.

Conocí a mis padres en la ciudad por unas copas y comida. La señora recordó a mi padre por su nombre. Nos sentamos rápido. La comida llega caliente y fresca, sin duda volvería de nuevo

Good table service. Great tasting food. Group of 8 ordered Super Platter. Very tasty and generous portions. Been here several times and will come again. A. Sheikh (Leicester)

Absolutely lovely restaurant, first time we've been and we will certainly be going back. The staff were really friendly and the food was amazing. Thank you!

Great place, delicious meals, really good prices, I recommend it

Was visiting the area and came across The Otters Deli, first thing i noticed was the staff, all amazingly helpful and friendly. Had several items of food and drink which was all very nice. Definitely a place to visit and i’ll certainly be heading back

We had to be in Louth, so wanted to have a dinner locally. We decided booking a table at Istanbul, as it had been some time we had been here. We were welcomed friendly and guided to a table. It was fairly busy, all table were occupied. We were handed the menu's and were offered some time to have a look. Not too long after we could order our drinks and as we knew what we wanted to eat we immediately ordered our food. The whole menu looked interesting. But we decided to order 2 sharing platters with salad, vine leaf rolls, olives, etc. and some slices of warm bread. All tested nice. As you can see on the pictures, we ordered a few different dishes for the main. Everything tasted nice, but I personally was not immediately impressed by the taste of the meat/mince rolls. It was mainly spicy, without particular taste, As mentioned it was pleasant and relaxed, with a nice atmosphere.