Good Food Guide shines spotlight on two city restaurants

TWO Nottingham restaurants that specialise in affordable dining are in the national spotlight.

- By LYNETTE PINCHESS

They appear in the Good Food Guide's 100 Best Local Restaurants across Britain, published last week.

Now in its 15th year, the awards celebrate “brilliant” independent venues offering value for money. Nearly 60,000 public nominations poured in from diners eager to champion their favourite spots.

While the rising cost of dining out has hit the wallets of customers, a major feature of this year's list is affordability, with lunch menus proving particularly popular.

The guide's anonymous inspectors crisscrossed the country to put nominations to the test, revealing how Britain eats in 2025. In a recent survey, 61% of diners said that eating out has become too expensive for them.

The 2025 list celebrates wine bars serving small plates, neighbourhood bistros breathing life into faded towns, and the cherished family-run gems where you can enjoy a great meal for under £20.