The best 500 restaurants in Europe: Top Midlands spot goes to Derby chef’s Michelin restaurant

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Three Midlands restaurants have been featured in the prestigious list of the best dining establishments in Europe, recognising their exceptional cuisine and unique experiences.

Three Midlands restaurants have been named in a list of the best in Europe.

Opinionated About Dining (OAD) is a dining survey that has released its list of top restaurants in Europe for 2024.

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It has named three Midlands restaurants in its top list packed with 555 highly rated dining establishments.

Claiming the top spot in the Midlands is Derby born chef Sat Bains.

His eponymous eatery, Restaurant Sat Bains in Nottingham is number 106.

Alchemilla, another Nottingham eatery, is number 348 on the list.

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Adam’s Restaurant in Birmingham comes in at a very respectable 379.

All three top Midlands restaurants are within one hour away from Derby city centre, making them easily accessible for fans of fine dining in the region.

Top Midlands restaurants, addresses and why you should visit them

Restaurant Sat Bains, Nottingham

OAD ranking: 106

Sat Bains is a Derby lad and top chef extraordinaire, whose Lenton Lane restaurant is just 25 minutes’ drive from Derby city centre.

As well as heading up an award winning restaurant which boasts a bevvy of Michelin stars (two stars for excellent cooking, one Michelin Green Star for being a leader in sustainable gastronomy), Sat has also created an acclaimed range (Momma Bains) dishes.

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Location: Restaurant Sat Bains, Lenton Lane, Nottingham NG7 2SA

For more information click here: restaurantsatbains.com

Alchemilla, Nottingham

OAD ranking: 348

This one-Michelin star eatery, rated for its high quality cooking is approximately 30 minutes away from Derby city centre.

Head Chef Alex Bond uses sustainably sourced ingredients, creating dishes that are a superb combination of sweet, sour, salty and citrus elements.

Location: Alchemilla, 192 Derby Road, Nottingham NG7 1NF

For more information click here: alchemillarestaurant.uk

Adam’s Restaurant, Birmingham

OAD ranking: 379

Based around 55 minutes away from Derby city centre, Adam’s Restaurant is a one-Michelin star eatery, rated for its high quality cooking.

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Delectable dishes created by Adam Stokes and team, which includes Wild Bass and Cornish Brill, are served in the upmarket, elegant restaurant.

Location: Adam’s Restaurant, New Oxford House, 16 Waterloo Street, Birmingham B2 5UG

For more information click here: adamsrestaurant.co.uk

You can see the full list here: oadguides.com

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