The best restaurants serving British food in East Midlands

As my friend had a big birthday (she won’t want me to divulge her age) 😜 I decided to take her somewhere new. I had seen Platform 29 on various social media sites & thought it looked very pleasant, so booked. Having never been to Ratcliffe in Trent, we set off on our adventure & we were not disappointed. The staff were all very lovely, nothing was too much trouble, even when my friend had an intolerance to mayo which I hadn’t told them about when I booked & they had asked about dietary requirements. 🤦🏼‍♀️ They made her some plain sandwiches which were equally delightful. The sandwiches were amazing, the bread was very fresh & light, the fillings plentiful. The scones were some of the best I’ve had anywhere & I’ve sampled a few in my time! Now I’m struggling to fine the words to describe the cakes (lemon & chocolate) as they were a triumph! The were so light & delicious, again some of the nicest I have had, with or without afternoon tea. I would just like to say a really big “thank you” to them for making the experience memorable in truly the best way!

Another fantastic time at Taste Restaurant within Leicester College. There was an amazing choice for the lunch time menu for the four of us.. Everyones choice was delicious, presented beautifully & a very high standard. We loved everything but I would like to specially mention the panna cotta, it was the best. The staff are so friendly, happy, polite & smart. The table was set lovely, top marks to everyone on the day. Always a pleasure to visit , looking forward already to our next lunch, which is very soon.

Excellent chippy , fish cooked fresh, staff were friendly and efficient, and both the fish and chips tasted great. The prices were unbelievable too, well worth a visit

Fantastic little cafe!! Don’t normally write food reviews on TripAdvisor but considering the last 18months we’ve all had, I think more people need to pay RT’s a visit. Excellent food and great staff to go with it. Will definitely be back!!

Primera visita a la panadería ayer. Recogí un montón de delicias muy sabrosas, incluido un rollo de salchicha, que es el mejor que he probado en mi vida. Qué ventaja es esta panadería para la comunidad de Nottingham. ¡Bien hecho y gracias!

My new favourite place for lunch! Really good beer and really good food. Friendly staff, great relaxed atmosphere. Will be going again ASAP.

Went with my son today to mrs c tea room hucknall wonderful atmosphere & hospitality will definitely be back for afternoon tea delicious jam & cream scone & tea today shop a credit to owner a real little gem

Well what can I say, we came to a wedding tonight and the venue, food, staff and DJ was absolutely fantastic, if you ever want to book a room for your occasion then look no further than Brooksby hall, you won’t be disappointed.

Great food, excellent value, friendly and helpful owner and staff. Best little cafe in Lincoln. Hidden Gem. Quality of ingredients superb and far better than you’d get for a much higher price elsewhere

I visit this place regularly, the food is great, the staff are great! If you are local to Derby or Nottingham or are going to the airport, you have to swing by and grab a cake or a breakfast!

Gemma and her Team made my Retirement Celebration with NottsHealthcare Nutrition and Dietetics Team extra special. Afternoon Teas where prepared beautifully, cakes were delicious and plenty to take home. The Tea Room has such a wonderful atmosphere and the Team is so attentive and friendly. 💎 You are all gems!

We were staying the night in the village and rang ahead to check they would be doing food as we didn't want to get stranded without anything for dinner. They were helpful on the phone and friendly in person. We got pizza to takeaway and a very quick drink whilst we were waiting. The pizza was very good indeed and if we hadn't been knackered we'd happily have had a longer visit.

We have been waiting to come here for a good while and so were very pleased to try the festive menu. Service is very friendly and slick; the decor is simple and elegant and, most importantly, every course is delicate, delicious and beautifully presented. You get what you pay for. Our only criticisms are that all of the savoury courses were served warm to tepid. And, it was extremely (and I do mean extremely) noisy in there. I realise that this is hard to control, but it was so loud that we could barely hear each other speak and we were practically shouting across the table. So, it is worth bearing in mind that it is certainly not the place for a quiet and intimate meal. That said, definitely worth a try.

What an experience. Staff: The perfect balance between being attentive and pestering. All staff on shift came to us at the perfect times and frequency. Not too early, not too late. They were so approachable, talkative and lovely. Drinks: Good selection, delicious and cold. Reasonably priced. Food: Now I’m a food guy. Worked in hospitality for decades, own venues, but this food was quite possibly the best food I’ve ever had the pleasure of eating. I had the ribs which were delicious, the meat flaked off the bone, barely any fat and the portion size was impressive. Loaded fries were a strong portion with amazing flavour and quality. Definitely not stingy with the ingredients! Side of buffalo wings…Enough sauce to have a pint of after your meal. Definitely not stingy, just the right amount so you can enjoy every bite. I finished it all with zero regrets. All in all I won’t go anywhere else in town now as I have zero complaints about here. See you next time!