Explore our list of standout restaurants in the city, each chosen for its unique offerings and consistent quality. Experience good food, thoughtful pairings, and the local culinary scene at its best.
Bringing a slice of Barcelona to Nottingham, Baresca is all about vibrant tapas, great wines, and a laid-back Mediterranean vibe. Inspired by the bustling markets of Spain, this lively spot serves up authentic small plates, from classic patatas bravas to flavour-packed seafood dishes. The rustic-chic interior, complete with exposed brick and warm lighting, makes it the perfect place to share good food with friends. Pair your tapas with a glass of sangria or a Spanish sherry for the full experience!
Bringing a slice of Barcelona to Nottingham, Baresca is all about vibrant tapas, great wines, and a laid-back Mediterranean vibe. Inspired by the bustling markets of Spain, this lively spot serves up authentic small plates, from classic patatas bravas to flavour-packed seafood dishes. The rustic-chic interior, complete with exposed brick and warm lighting, makes it the perfect place to share good food with friends. Pair your tapas with a glass of sangria or a Spanish sherry for the full experience!
Nestled in the historic Lace Market on Weekday Cross, Piccolino is a well‑established favourite in Nottingham’s dining scene. The restaurant features a dynamic open kitchen, a lively cocktail bar, and a charming al fresco terrace overlooking the square. The menu blends classic and contemporary Italian fare—from rich burrata and Branzino to inventive pastas—with seasonal ingredients and a strong dedication to provenance. Ideal for a relaxed lunch, pre-show dinner, or drinks with friends, Piccolino offers warm hospitality wrapped in elegant, yet inviting surroundings.
Nestled in the historic Lace Market on Weekday Cross, Piccolino is a well‑established favourite in Nottingham’s dining scene. The restaurant features a dynamic open kitchen, a lively cocktail bar, and a charming al fresco terrace overlooking the square. The menu blends classic and contemporary Italian fare—from rich burrata and Branzino to inventive pastas—with seasonal ingredients and a strong dedication to provenance. Ideal for a relaxed lunch, pre-show dinner, or drinks with friends, Piccolino offers warm hospitality wrapped in elegant, yet inviting surroundings.
Located on Upper Parliament Street, Gusto Nottingham offers an elegantly contemporary Italian experience set beneath iconic indoor olive trees. The restaurant balances a sophisticated, polished atmosphere with a commitment to "fresh from scratch" culinary principles. The menu focuses on elevated classics and char-grilled specialties, featuring standout dishes like truffled mushroom mafaldine, honey-glazed duck breast, and 24-hour slow-fermented sourdough pizzas. With its open kitchen and dedicated espresso and cannoli bar, Gusto prioritises authentic textures and refined presentation. It is a stylish destination for those seeking high-quality Italian soul served with effortless, modern finesse.
Located on Upper Parliament Street, Gusto Nottingham offers an elegantly contemporary Italian experience set beneath iconic indoor olive trees. The restaurant balances a sophisticated, polished atmosphere with a commitment to "fresh from scratch" culinary principles. The menu focuses on elevated classics and char-grilled specialties, featuring standout dishes like truffled mushroom mafaldine, honey-glazed duck breast, and 24-hour slow-fermented sourdough pizzas. With its open kitchen and dedicated espresso and cannoli bar, Gusto prioritises authentic textures and refined presentation. It is a stylish destination for those seeking high-quality Italian soul served with effortless, modern finesse.
They went before you.
‘"Dipping my toe"’
‘"It's like a little sneak peak"’
‘"I want to do every city"’
‘Exploring our local area’
‘"It's a good thing to do with friends"’
‘"You get to try different things"’
‘The fact that we can trial different restaurants...’
‘"Range of different restaurants"’
‘"So initially we thought..."’
‘"Everything you could wish for really"’
‘"Try Different places you maybe not try before"’
‘"You can dip in and out of the shops"’
‘"This takes me right out of my comfort zone"’
‘"I want to do this with my girls"’
Tickets can only be purchased in advance on this site. Ticket sales close Friday at 10 PM. Date changes and cancellations close at 4 PM two days before the tour starts. After payment, you can find your ticket in our free app.
1After purchase, your account and our app show 1. Your ticket 2. Your allergies and dietary notes 3. The restaurants Your 'route' is the order in which you visit the restaurants. You can add or change dietary notes and change your route until Friday at 10 PM.
2The Tour starts at noon. Present your ticket and enjoy your meal. Once done, no need to wait for anyone: you can proceed to the next restaurant. At each stop, show your ticket, relish the dish and drink, and then continue to the next. The kitchens close at 5pm.
3Change or cancel until 4 PM two days before the tour starts
The cost of The Restaurant Tour is £79-£99 per person, depending on location. This includes six dishes, each paired with a suitable wine (or occasionally an alternative beverage). These will be served across six unique restaurants during the tour. Plus, you'll have access to the "Restaurant Tour" app.
No, The Restaurant Tour is self-guided. The complimentary app provides a list of all the restaurants you'll visit, presented in the correct sequence.
Once you've made your purchase, your ticket is automatically linked to your email address. Simply log into our app using that email, and your ticket will be available there.
After ordering, you can add or change allergies and dietary notes per person from your account or the app until Friday at 10 PM. If something is not listed, email us at info@restauranttour.co.uk.
Yes, but it depends on the route's capacity. You can choose a route when you buy the ticket, or adjust it afterward in the app until Friday at 10 PM.
You may cancel all or some tickets without charge until 4 PM two days before the tour starts. For Sunday tours, that means Friday at 4 PM. We return the value of the cancelled tickets to the original payment method. After the deadline, contact support. We review exceptions case by case.
Yes, you can change the date of your ticket until 4 PM two days before the tour starts. After the deadline, contact support. We review exceptions case by case.
Manchester
We had a great day. Every restaurant was very friendly and very well organised. Just trying a sample of their delicious meals is enough to make us want to visit them again. The variety in the dishes was brilliant, from Indian tapas, sliders, Spanish, Vietnamese, pizza and cheese & crackers, we had it all, together with the lovely drink accompaniments. Would highly recommend to anyone, great value for money.
Glasgow
Fantastic day out in Glasgow on the Restaurant Tour. We had not expected the portions to be so generous, full size mains, and what a nice surprise for the matched wines to be equally generous, and in most cases of a very high quality! It was good to have the restaurants spaced out enough to walk off the meal before digging into the next one! And all the venues were beautifully appointed, the ambiance just perfect for not one but six meals fit for a couple of princesses!!
Customer
Such an incredible concept. The best possible way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
Customer
Really novel idea! Each restaurant was warm and welcoming. The chosen establishments were good quality and staff were really nice. The dish and the drinks were good quality and well thought out. A really fun afternoon and fantastic value.
Milton Keynes
A fun, surprising and affordable outing to do (especially with friends). It's a really good concept with the right balance of eating, drinking, chatting and still moving. Conclusion: Well organised, delicious dishes with fine wines.
Manchester
We had a great day. Every restaurant was very friendly and very well organised. Just trying a sample of their delicious meals is enough to make us want to visit them again. The variety in the dishes was brilliant, from Indian tapas, sliders, Spanish, Vietnamese, pizza and cheese & crackers, we had it all, together with the lovely drink accompaniments. Would highly recommend to anyone, great value for money.
Glasgow
Fantastic day out in Glasgow on the Restaurant Tour. We had not expected the portions to be so generous, full size mains, and what a nice surprise for the matched wines to be equally generous, and in most cases of a very high quality! It was good to have the restaurants spaced out enough to walk off the meal before digging into the next one! And all the venues were beautifully appointed, the ambiance just perfect for not one but six meals fit for a couple of princesses!!
Customer
Such an incredible concept. The best possible way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
Customer
Really novel idea! Each restaurant was warm and welcoming. The chosen establishments were good quality and staff were really nice. The dish and the drinks were good quality and well thought out. A really fun afternoon and fantastic value.
Milton Keynes
A fun, surprising and affordable outing to do (especially with friends). It's a really good concept with the right balance of eating, drinking, chatting and still moving. Conclusion: Well organised, delicious dishes with fine wines.
Customer
6 very different restaurants which I probably would have walked past if it wasn’t for this experience. However now I will definitely want to go again. Great food, great drinks and great service. Totally enjoyable day out. Highly recommend.
Birmingham
This was an amazing tour. It was our first time and we enjoyed having the freedom of no guide and on our own timescales.
Bristol
Very nice to do on a Sunday afternoon. Nice to get to know new restaurants. All participants did their very best to serve us delicious dishes. All dishes were tasty and particularly innovative.
Birmingham
Good value for money. Something fun for a Sunday. Good opportunity to see restaurants you'd not necessarily normally visit.
Glasgow
My husband and I went in the Glasgow Merchant City Restaurant Tour. At each restaurant the food was wonderful and we got drink for each course too. We could tour as quickly or as slowly as we wanted and we had plenty of time to visit all restaurants. We definitely plan to go on another tour and will know it is so good to buy as a gift! I have recommended this tour to friends and colleagues who have also taken the opportunity to go on a food tour!
Customer
6 very different restaurants which I probably would have walked past if it wasn’t for this experience. However now I will definitely want to go again. Great food, great drinks and great service. Totally enjoyable day out. Highly recommend.
Birmingham
This was an amazing tour. It was our first time and we enjoyed having the freedom of no guide and on our own timescales.
Bristol
Very nice to do on a Sunday afternoon. Nice to get to know new restaurants. All participants did their very best to serve us delicious dishes. All dishes were tasty and particularly innovative.
Birmingham
Good value for money. Something fun for a Sunday. Good opportunity to see restaurants you'd not necessarily normally visit.
Glasgow
My husband and I went in the Glasgow Merchant City Restaurant Tour. At each restaurant the food was wonderful and we got drink for each course too. We could tour as quickly or as slowly as we wanted and we had plenty of time to visit all restaurants. We definitely plan to go on another tour and will know it is so good to buy as a gift! I have recommended this tour to friends and colleagues who have also taken the opportunity to go on a food tour!
