Delilah is located in beautiful former banking halls right in the city centre in Nottingham. The…read moreplace has proper artisan feel, with the front selling craft foods and drinks, and restaurant in the back and top area. The menu has a few good options - so choosing only a few was quite hard! The service wasn't the fastest, but the food itself was delicious and definitely worth the wait!

My cousin suggested my mum and I head down to Delilah for a birthday lunch out in Nottingham - and…read moreI'm so glad we did. It reminded me a little of Bills (or how Bills used to be when it sold more fresh produce...) as it's juggling lots of different angles - deli/ farm shop/ grocer/ bakery/ café etc... and with all these different things going on, it could be accused of being a little confused, however I really enjoyed the vibe here - it was buzzing. There is a larger eating area upstairs away from the bustle and hustle of the deli and produce sections, but for me, we were in the best place right in the centre of the action - right next to the fresh baked bread section (freebies and the aromas cooked bread; perfect!). The menu is well thought out and all gives the impression of a fresh creative chef behind it. I went for the chicory, blue cheese, smoked venison salad - because I just cannot deny 3 things I love to eat all in one dish! It was delicious - admittedly not massive; it would probably classify as a large starter but for lunch it was actually a good size (my eyes are too big for my tummy!). Mum was delighted with her omelette meal which was a bit more hearty (and I had a mouthful and if I hadn't been so taken with my meal I would have had full blown food envy!). It's not really cheap (about £10 for a lunch main) however it's worth the money and I was more than happy to pay it for such a well thought out and delicious meal. Thoroughly recommend this place!!!

Sound Bites is an independent wholefood shop which specialises in local, organic and fair trade…read morefood. They stock a wide range of great value wholefoods as well as local organic vegetables, eco household products, cruelty free toiletries, daily prepared sandwiches. They also run a veg box scheme It is my first port of call for wholefoods. Great quality produce and at good prices. I also like their organic fruit beer. Well worth a visit and a refreshing change from the big supermarkets.

Good variety of local fruit and veg, veggie foods including brilliant homemade humous as well as a…read morewide range of wholefoods. Also stocks more environmentally friendly cleaning products, beauty products and baby products (including nappies). Small range of organic beer and fair trade wine. Also has veggie box delivery scheme. Large room upstairs that can be hired by local groups and hosts different complementary therapies. Staff are very knowledgeable.

Situated at the end of the main shopping street in Ashby, is North's, primarily a delicatessen…read more With high ceilings and plenty of space, the variety of products offered by the deli is impressive; at the far end is a variety of cold meats, cheeses, homemade quiches etc. To the side is the ever popular homemade chocolates section, where you choose you own combinations, as well as other delights like sugar laden tarts. In the centre and around the side are artisan breads and rolls, impressive looking pastas, which are the colour of the rainbow, fine tea and coffee brands, as well as a multitude of other products geared towards the upcoming festive period. North's also has a coffee shop area, with bar type tables adjacent to the window, and larger tables for bigger groups by the door. A good selection of hot and cold drinks, including a very tempting looking hot chocolate, as well as fresh Danish pastries and croissant's on the counter where you order. More substantial meals included a variety of sandwiches, hot panini's and homemade soup; a festive Turkey, stuffing and cranberry sandwich was popular on the day. We plumped for an Earl Grey tea and an Americano, with chicken, pesto and mozzarella panini to share. Refreshing tea, strong flavoursome coffee and a delicious ample portioned sandwich, with a side of dressed salad and coleslaw, was a bit of a triumph, and the homemade mince pie was a sweet treat after too. North's also make up hampers to order, which is definitely worth knowing for next Christmas!

Just a quick review for Bakewell Deli due to the fact that on both occasions I nipped in on the…read moresame day they were the quickest experiences ever. First off I needed a dine and go lunch before my trip to the Thornbridge brewery (something had to soak up the beer...) and I got a really tasty smoked salmon white roll for £3.50. The next occasion was a few hours later when I popped in to see if they had any bakewell tarts left that I could buy and take home for dessert that night. They were just literally shutting the doors but the friendly owner let me in and sold me a few slices - at a discount even due to her saying they would have been better eaten that night (I love independent business') I literally didn't have time to hang around and smell the roses but it's a really cool sandwich shop and deli - plus the sandwich and tarts were pretty damn good!

Really amazing selection of food and one of the best cups of coffee I've had in a while. I loved…read morethe fact that it came in a completely compostable cup. The staff were all very friendly and helpful.

Carluccio's on the upper level of intu Derby is fairly good for a mall location, considering mall…read morelocations generally don't seem to be great from past experience in comparison to other branches within a chain of restaurants. I decided to visit Carluccio's for the first time since two bad experiences at Manchester Spinningfields (Gave me gluten by mistake more than once) and London St Pancras (Poor quality, bland food), I didn't have very high expectations and I mainly only dined here to use the rest of an e-gift voucher sent by head office a while ago, which was given to be due to the Manchester Spinningfields branch feeding me gluten, of which I am allergic - I must state this voucher was not to write a review, it was just an attempt to restore my faith in the brand. The service was good, the staff seemed rather friendly and offered me a selection of tables, I decided to opt for a table in front of the open kitchen. He also helped me check the balance of my gift voucher before I dined, so I knew how much I had to spend. Much to my excitement and delight, they have brought back the pear juice which used to be one of my favourite fruit juices they offered until they removed it off the menu, it is a little pricey at £2.95 considering it isn't listed under their fresh juices but as very few places do fruit juice it is a little bit more reasonable, plus it is a restauraunt after all. For my food, I ordered the gluten-free Carbonara which is normally my favourite pasta dish, I was especially interested to see how they did with this due to it being so poor at the London St Pancras branch back in August 2019, however it was much better. In all, it was mostly seasoned well and the meat was crispy while the gluten-free pasta was just okay, they used rigatoni however I did find the pasta its-selves to be a little dry and bland and it did require a lot of sauce even though parts were seasoned well, the pasta just required a lot of chewing and just stayed dry in the mouth after eating and the big clumps of cheese, I'm guessing from the sauce and parmesan sprinkled on top to form a ball, made it worse. All in all, not a bad location, obviously it isn't the place you'd go-to for the best and most authentic Italian cuisine and it is a little overpriced compared to other Italian's but my meal was okay, obviously, it was ruined by parts of the pasta, but it was certainly far from the worst gluten-free pasta I've had. 3*

The Little Deli on Hucknall Road, Nottingham is a small but perfectly formed cafe & deli. There is…read morea large range of sandwiches and bagels which are made fresh to a very high standard. They also serve good quality coffee, a selection of soft drinks and more importantly, very nice cakes. The place has a very friendly atmosphere and the staff are always very polite, there are only a few tables though so you need to get there early if you are going for lunch. They also sell a nice selection of items such as olives, jams and oils to take away.

The little Deli could be a 5 star establishment but just doesn't cut the mustard with its customer…read moreservice. It has a nice atmosphere, a good range of sandwiches and snacks and has a good location. It could be THE destination of choice in Carrington for a light bite and a catch up with friends. The reason I can't give it 5 stars is because it always feels like an imposition to ask the staff to make something for you! I've always got the impression that I am interrupting them and have had a few sharp responses to questions I have asked.

What a wonderful little shop. You can smell it from yards away. As soon as you enter the shopping…read morecentre from St Peter's street you can smell it and it makes you so hungry. They have all kinds of pasties and pies as well as sausage rolls. There is also a selection of sandwiches and baguettes to choose from but their speciality is obviously there freshly made on the premises pasties which smell divine. They are quite reasonably priced too so you aren't spending too much on your lunch. They do a lunch meal deal which includes a pasty and a drink and (I think) some crisps. It is always pretty busy when I go and the staff are lovely and chatty and full of information about contents of the pasties and pies. If you are fed up of sandwiches or McDonalds then definitely give it a try for your lunch.

Located on the bottom level of the Westfield centre its tucked away from the main food area and you…read morelikely to pass it on the way out and pass by not hungry on the way in. The food is good, staff are friendly and provide a prompt service, (this might be down the lack of custom that it seems to have). Sandwiches can be made upon request. Good value for money for a quick bite.

This subway store is on top of Alfreton town centre and is easy to get to for anyone living in the…read morearea. There is seating in this restaurant and that is good although there is very little and when it gets busy you have to take your sub out. The staff are pretty friendly because they just made your sandwich. The restaurant is usually clean and tidy and has supplies full next to the drinks machine. The subway is very small and so not many people fit in there but it has a cosy feel to it.