Josephine’s of Nottingham
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Still way better than the Ivy
If you want proper genuine tasty food, proper portions and above all, proper service then Josephine’s sets the bar. Went to the Ivy recently to see what the fuss was about and left there poorer, hungry and disappointed. I cannot understate the importance and difference of an independent over these tacky brands that rely on a name. It’s really important you guys still maintain the high standards you have – and thankfully if anything you’re even better. Loving the new decor you’re slowly bringing in and the new dishes are fantastic – the beef cobbler is probably the best beef dish in Nottingham. Keep it up! (Food: 5 / 5, Service: 5 / 5, Ambience: 5 / 5)
Lovely
Lovely food, lovely staff, lovely atmosphere. Had a really fantastic lunch in a beautiful setting. (Food: 5 / 5, Service: 5 / 5, Ambience: 5 / 5)
Great service and food
Great service and food (Food: 5 / 5, Service: 5 / 5, Ambience: 4 / 5)
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Josephine’s
Located directly opposite the stunning Theatre Royal, Josephine’s is a delightfully intimate and elegant 32 seater restaurant. We open from 11.30am (10.30am weekends) .
Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch
Take in our Brunch menu to enjoy Eggs Benedict and Full English Breakfasts setting the highest standards. All enjoyed with a choice of 20 finest loose leaf teas (we also do Nespresso coffee).
Lunchtime fixed price menu – £14.99
See our menus for current lunchtime dishes included in this offer. Perfect for Pre-Theatre so if you have a theatre, or even a cinema ticket you’ll also get 10% off the whole bill.
Main Meals, Evening Meals and Pre-Theatre
We also offer hearty homemade dishes such as Thatcher’s Pie (Cottage Pie with Roasties instead of mash) and a wonderful cheesy filled fishcake. Try our new Beef Cobbler – a proper good old traditional beef casserole with scone dumplings. Traditional favourites such as Filled Yorkshire Pudding, Lasagne, Quiche and Steak and Ale pie nestle alongside our popular Moroccan Tagine and other great dishes.
Afternoon Tea
See our dedicated Afternoon Tea page for more details.
Enjoy freshly homemade dishes
Although we make a lot of things ourselves, we have no problem buying in the best of the best. From top quality pies and quiches, to Smoked Wiltshire Ham or proper butchery items. Pies made by a small independent family producer and of course our own dishes made on our premises. Josephine’s is about the best traditional dishes presented and served in a classic style.
