Piccalilli Nottingham

You'll find this place down a narrow courtyard off Long Row, the kind of spot you walk past a dozen times before noticing the discreet signage. Inside, the room feels deliberately understated – exposed brick, simple wooden tables, the sort of place where the food does all the talking. The menu changes with what's good and seasonal, but expect modern British cooking that actually respects its ingredients rather than drowning them in unnecessary fuss. The kitchen clearly knows what it's doing – dishes arrive looking effortless but tasting like someone's put proper thought into every component. It's the sort of place that makes you feel slightly smug for knowing about it, without being pretentious about the whole thing.