Saracens Cafe
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About Saracens Cafe
Saracens Cafe is a restaurant on Lower Parliament St in Nottingham, serving halal food with a rooftop terrace where shisha and mocktails such as the Princess Peach are served. The kitchen runs an international menu, with recurring dishes including the hot shot parmesan, dynamite prawns, and lamb karahi, and gluten free options are available with the curries. Mocktails extend beyond the terrace favourite to a pina colada and mojito, and shisha flavours are suggested by staff to suit individual preference. The room takes walk-ins rather than reservations. Baby changing facilities are on site, and paid on-street parking serves those driving in.
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“Stylish hub with a rooftop terrace & international dishes, plus desserts, mocktails & shisha.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sweet chilli fries, hot shot parmesan, mocktails and lamb chops.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sweet chilli fries, hot shot parmesan, mocktails and lamb chops.
Customer Review Summary
Waffle fries with sweet chilli sauce come up repeatedly as a standout, with reviewers calling them "to die for" and the best chips they've had, and the hot shot parmesan is mentioned close behind as another favorite starter. Diners also single out dishes like the lamb karahi, desi nachos, and a chicken and pasta dish, alongside mocktails such as the Princess Peach and pina colada, and several mention enjoying the shisha. Service is repeatedly praised as friendly and welcoming, with multiple reviewers thanking staff by role for making celebrations memorable. A few notes are mixed: the chicken baguette was called dry, the Strawberry Heaven mocktail didn't land well, and décor was described as a little dated. One reviewer reports a food allergy request was mishandled, a milk based drink and buttered bread were served despite a stated milk allergy, leading to a remade drink and a day of diarrhoea for that diner. Most others describe returning or planning to return.
Customer Review Summary
Waffle fries with sweet chilli sauce come up repeatedly as a standout, with reviewers calling them "to die for" and the best chips they've had, and the hot shot parmesan is mentioned close behind as another favorite starter. Diners also single out dishes like the lamb karahi, desi nachos, and a chicken and pasta dish, alongside mocktails such as the Princess Peach and pina colada, and several mention enjoying the shisha. Service is repeatedly praised as friendly and welcoming, with multiple reviewers thanking staff by role for making celebrations memorable. A few notes are mixed: the chicken baguette was called dry, the Strawberry Heaven mocktail didn't land well, and décor was described as a little dated. One reviewer reports a food allergy request was mishandled, a milk based drink and buttered bread were served despite a stated milk allergy, leading to a remade drink and a day of diarrhoea for that diner. Most others describe returning or planning to return.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“The sweet and chilli fries are to die for. The beef burger is respectable by all means but nothing incredible. Customer service was amazing the guy uzayr made things super welcoming. I'm definitely coming again. Best chips I've had in my life to date.”
- Google user
“This was the best chicken and pasta dish I have ever had! So full of flavour. I'm still thinking about it and will definitely be stopping by next time I'm in Nottingham! The staff were friendly. The mojito was delicious. Overall I left a very happy pregnant woman”
- Google user
“Celebrated our children’s birthday today at saracens cafe. As always food is amazing excellent service. Special Thanks to Ali Zaman and brother Tuseef. They both made sure to make our day memorable”
- Google user
“Ok it’s nice but actually for food allergy they don’t do well… I told them I couldn’t have milk and they made mango juice first with milk. The staff remade it with orange juice. but still the bread is with butter…so I had a whole day diarrhoea…”
- Google user
“Service here was excellent, the staff member was incredibly friendly and helped us get seated and comfortable from the moment we arrived. The food and drinks also arrived quickly which was appreciated. The restaurant was generally clean, although some of the décor does feel a little dated. The atmosphere was still pleasant enough and suitable for a casual meal. The food was enjoyable overall. The hot shot parmesan was really tasty and everything on the plate worked well together. The waffle fries with sweet chilli were particularly delicious and were probably the highlight of the meal. The dynamite prawns were also very enjoyable, although the prawns themselves were a little on the smaller side. The chicken baguette was unfortunately a bit of a let down as it was on the dry side and wasn't particularly enjoyable. The mocktails were a mixed experience as well. The Princess Peach mocktail was really nice and well balanced, but the Strawberry Heaven mocktail wasn't too nice. Improvements in these areas would definitely elevate the overall experience. Overall, the food was decent and there were dishes that I enjoyed. I would happily visit again if I was in the area.”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
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- Bistro Live4.35600.2 mi
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saracens CafeWheelchair accessible | 4.95,910 | — | sweet chilli fries, hot shot parmesan, mocktails |
| Bistro Live | 4.3560 | 0.2 mi | 3 course meal, photo booth, live band |
| Cosy Club | 4.62,326 | 0.2 mi | cocktails, brunch menu, wedding reception venue |
| Nōshi Restaurants - Nottingham | Restaurant and Cocktail BarGood for kids · Reservations | 4.71,081 | 0.3 mi | duck and egg fried rice, bao buns, cherry blossom ceiling |
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