Nicco Restaurant & Bar

You'll find Nicco tucked away on Wheelwright Way, in that quietly ambitious pocket of Derby where restaurants actually take themselves seriously. Walk in and you're met with the kind of warm professionalism that makes you feel looked after without being fussed over. The kitchen takes Italian cooking as its anchor point but isn't dogmatic about it—there's real skill in the pasta work, the sauces, the timing. For a restaurant pulling nearly 2,800 five-star reviews, there's no pretension, just good food executed properly and staff who seem to genuinely care whether you're enjoying yourself.