The AA Rosette award scheme has been recognising culinary excellence across the UK since 1956 and is perhaps the second biggest honour a restaurant can receive, behind a Michelin star.
Restaurants can be awarded up to five Rosettes, though very few achieve that rating, reserved for establishments at the pinnacle of fine dining.
Below is the full list of restaurants in Nottinghamshire with AA Rosettes, serving up the very best cuisine.
5. Alchemilla, Derby Road, Nottingham
Alchemilla on Derby Road, Nottingham, received 4 AA rosettes. An AA inspector said: “Innovative tasting menus in an impressively renovated space” Photo: Google
6. Hart's Kitchen, Standard Hill, Nottingham
Hart's Kitchen, Standard Hill, Nottingham received Two AA rosettes. An AA inspector said: "Partly thanks to its proximity to Nottingham’s Theatre Royal, Hart’s Kitchen is very popular with visiting showbiz figures. One wall of this stylish modern restaurant is covered with signed photographs from the likes of Michael Palin, Bill Bailey and Ruby Wax. The kitchen offers modern British food, clean and simple with fresh ingredients." Photo: Visit Nottinghamshire
7. MemSaab, Maid Marian Way, Nottingham
MemSaab Restaurant received two AA rosettes. An inspector said: "A mix of traditional craftmanship and modern Indian art creates an atmosphere that respects the past whilst also offering diners a contemporary experience." Photo: Google
8. Restaurant Bar 1650, Ye Olde Bell, Barnby Moor
Restaurant Bar 1650, Ye Olde Bell, Barnby Moor received one AA rosette. An inspector said: "There's a bistro in the St Leger bar, but the main event is the oak-panelled Restaurant Bar 1650, with its art deco style in the bar area and modern chandeliers to add a touch of glamour." Photo: National World