French Living

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  C Smith

  ·1 month ago

  “We had dinner here on Friday evening. The service and team were lovely. Our food was beautiful and we went for the house wine which was fab. We would definitely go back again. Perfect French cuisine and hospitality. Would highly recommend. No photos available as we ate it too quickly and forgot!”

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  Octavia Kinsella

  ·3 months ago

  “C’est Manifique! We came to this restaurant for my boyfriend’s birthday meal. The staff are absolutely wonderful and polite and the food is some of the best I’ve had in Nottingham. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the desserts are unreal. It was also very reasonably priced for 2 3 course meals and drinks, about £130 in total which was well worth it. I felt very comfortable and can’t wait to return.”

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  C. I

  ·4 months ago

  “One of my favourite french bistro style restaurants in Nottingham. Fair prices for their quality. Lovely welcoming service. Have been returning every now and then.”

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  Ian Loke

  ·4 months ago

  “Stumbled across this gem purely by chance. Had dinner with my son and ordered the blood sausage for starters and lamb for mains. Really tasty and succulent. Perfectly pink. The sides really stood out as well. Excellent wine by the glass. Well priced and I will return for more. Love the fact that the menu changes so often they don't have a paper menu!”

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  Hannah A

  ·6 months ago

  “Went with my Grandpa before a music concert. Impeccable service, delicious food and authentic, coze atmosphere! The food came out so quickly and they informed us that there are extra chefs when there are performance days in the nearby theatre. Definitely will be returning!”

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  meena Thomas-Peto

  ·6 months ago

  “Delicious Top Quality Food - My favourite restaurant in Nottingham French living is the best place to go if you want quality dishes that taste absolutely divine! I have come to French living many times before and I have always received the best service. Any type of events, birthdays, valentines days or just because I want great food! I have never been disappointed here. The food is always the best quality, the meat is juicy and fresh, the bread (very important part!) is always delicious, the wine never fails to take me back to France and the desserts are to die for, especially the Café gourmand - it is always a pleasure to eat here! The restaurant itself is very cosy and beautifully styled, I always feel at home eating here. Thank you French Living for your amazing restaurant and your hard work! You never fail to amaze me with your dishes! Merci - Meena ❤️”

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  Althea Eve Shipley

  ·6 months ago

  “Myself and my partner visited for the first time Saturday lunch. Well we have to say we have found our new favourite restaurant. We loved everything about our experience, the food, the wine, the atmosphere and it was like we'd been transported to a genuine French family restaurant. Thank you so much.See you in March for my birthday.”

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  Greg

  ·9 months ago

  “Our new favourite restaurant, a proper one - the kind you are proud to take your parents to. Inside feels like you're transported to a family restaurant on the continent, with a cosy atmosphere and tasteful decoration. Excellent French language service, which gives it the fullest authenticity. It was all delicious and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend my set menu of terrine, saucisse and fromage! Accompanied by my first Pietra, a Corsican beer, finished with a glass of Calvados. Very reasonably priced, so there's no excuse not to make this your next evening out - either a date night or dinner with friends.”

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  max w

  ·10 months ago

  “Had the pleasure of eating at French living to celebrate my partner’s birthday. It was a romantic but fun evening with great service from the staff and some of the best food I have had in a while. As a French national I can confirm that the food is to the quality expected back home. Don’t believe me ? I’ve photographed the dishes as all good milenials should 😅 For a memorable one on one in Nottingham this is a must! Bonne ap!”

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  O R (Souther29)

  ·1 year ago

  “Was in the mood for good French food in Nottingham and this looked well rated so decided to pop in to French Living. Very French vibe inside. They leave you to it until you need their assistance… the French way! I went for the set menu du jour (all on the blackboard) for £25 for 2 courses… well priced. Started with terrine with some proper freshly sliced baguette… huge portion and I needed more bread! The star of the show though was the steak frites… a MUST if you go. Easily one of the best I’ve had outside of France. So many small details made it excellent. The perfectly cooked fries, rich peppercorn sauce, fresh ratatouille, other very well seasoned veggies as well. Perfectly cooked steak that was juicy throughout… not a chewy bit in sight. The sort of meal you don’t want to finish as then it ends! Didn’t want a dessert but I was tempted by the creme brûlée… it wasn’t cheap but the thickness and richness of the cream made it very indulgent. Top 5 that I’ve had for sure. All washed down with a carafe of house white. Indulgent but an incredible meal - proper French food in the heart of Nottingham. Allez!”