Go dine review
If you take a walk down Kings Walkway, just one of the many small side streets running from the Cornerhouse complex towards Market Square, you will find a little sign above a small doorway signalling that Petit Paris resides inside. It is a popular destination for pre-theatre diners with the Royal Concert Hall and the Cornerhouse complex being just minutes away.
Upon climbing the stairs and entering the restaurant, you will find that you leave Nottingham far behind you as Owners Sergio and Jean-Louis have created their own little slice of France in this first-floor restaurant. Petit Paris has been a popular restaurant for lovers of French cuisine since it first opened in 1995. The restaurant itself is a good size and is favoured by couples and smaller groups though there is a room available for private hire for larger parties. With three distinctive dining areas, there is something to suit every dining request and every area benefits from the elevation of being on the first floor as it is flooded with light in the day times whilst being softly lit and peaceful in the evenings. The fresh food and friendly, welcoming, bistro atmosphere have ensured that Petit Paris have gained a strong loyal customer base.
Offering a predominantly French menu interspersed with a few Mediterranean and Italian dishes, Petit Paris offers clean flavours and beautiful presentation. With a selection of fantastic value for money set menus available at lunch time and early evening there is something to suit every budget. Signature dishes include the mussels marinière with white wine, garlic, cream and parsley; beef bouguignon in a red wine sauce with lardons, baby onions and button mushrooms served with creamy mash; and duck leg confit served on butter beans and tomato ragout with fondant potatoes.
Petit Paris in Nottingham is perfect for an intimate a la carte dinner or simply a relaxed pre, or post, theatre meal or casual lunch. Whatever the occasion, the staff always offer a warm welcome, good glass of wine and delicious food; you can’t go wrong. Due to the popularity of this venue, booking is highly recommended, particularly for pre-theatre and weekend diners.
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pauline lumley – 04/02/2012
the food at petit paris was delicious, with relaxed friendly service.
Peter Chalmers – 26/01/2012
Excellent service and fine food.
Ruth Brasier – 02/01/2012
We went on our works lunch it was lovely the service was very good and the food excellent.
Deb Campion – 02/12/2011
Fabulous food and service as always.
Malcolm Russell – 24/11/2011
Great atmosphere and service , food overall was very good however my wifes pork was alittle dry
Jodie Burnett-Horne – 19/11/2011
HEIDI WARD – 18/11/2011
fab as always
Karen Langton – 09/11/2011
I only booked this restaurant last minute the night before and part of me thought it may be a bad sign that we were able to get in. Boy was I wrong. When we got there the restaurant was full, we were shown to our table straight away and the staff were very attentive. We were given the menus straight away and had our drinks brought to us within minutes of ordering them. The service was swift and efficient and the food was excellent. We completed our meal in plenty of time to get to the Theatre. I would definately recomend the Petit Paris and will rebook here the next time we visit the Theatre.
Kathryn Hewitt – 02/11/2011
I really cannot fault Petit Paris. I eat here fairly regularly and took two friends who'd never been before on this occasion. We had three delicious courses each and a bottle of excellent wine. All the food was cooked perfectly, the service was excellent with just the right amount of attention paid to our party, despite the restaurant being full. Definitely one of the best restaurants in Nottingham, probably the best at its price.