Nottingham Restaurants : Four of the Finest The Hemsley Restaurant
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Petit Paris 2 Kings Walk, Nottingham, NG1 2AE
World Service Newdigate House, Castle Gate,
The Hemsley Restaurant, tucked away in the small white building next to the Hallward Library, is one of the lesser-known features of campus. This sophisticated restaurant is bedecked with elaborate chandeliers, rich velvet furnishings and dark wooden tables, which combine to create an air of grandeur. Throughout the meal the service was polite, informed and accommodating. Such is the efficiency of the waiting team that my partner and I managed to complete our three-course meal in under an hour. The menu is creative and adventurous, steering clear of offering traditional, ordinary cuisine. The restaurant’s sophisticated touch extends to its dishes, with many including expensive and sumptuous ingredients such as fois-gras served with the fillet of beef. The presentation of the food is also worthy of note, with each dish innovatively designed, giving the impression that the chef puts a lot of thought into each one of the meals on his menu. I was very impressed with my meal which consisted of seared Scottish scallops, followed by fillet of beef and completed by a combination of white chocolate and mango sorbet. The prices are outside a student budget but the food is worthy of its cost. I would recommend The Hemsley for special occasions, preferably with parents! Tel: 0115 846 6336
Nottingham
Situated right in the heart of the city centre, Petit Paris is a charming French restaurant offering outstanding food in a relaxing and warm environment. This is a great one to go to with the parents as the service is excellent and the prices are just about reasonable, so you should avoid any embarrassing moments of complaint. Food includes all the French classics ranging from coq au vin to moules marinieres, even frogs legs have been know to grace the frequently varying menu. If you’re feeling particularly indulgent, the hand crafted deserts such as tart tatin and crème brûlée are a must. This cozy and intimate restaurant is much admired and definitely worth a try.
World Service is an elegant establishment hidden away from the hustle and bustle of Nottingham city centre. Situated in a picturesque oriental garden bathed in tranquility, where one can enjoy a chilled glass of Chardonnay on the close of a summer’s day to the trickling sound of water features bathed in light from twinkling fairy lights. The restaurant is also decorated in a luxurious oriental style and is divided into a bar and a spacious, yet intimate dining area. As for the food, the reputation of this prestigious Nottingham restaurant speaks for itself. The menu is creative and varied, capable of satisfying all palettes from the adventurous to the traditional. The dishes are exquisitely presented and delicious. Dining at the World Service in the evening can be rather expensive on a student budget, however well worth the price. The lunch service set menu is incredibly good value for money starting from two courses for £12. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a memorable way to celebrate their graduation.
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