Best Mediterranean in Nottingham, UK — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

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Rank 1.
Zorba The Greek Derby
greek · mediterranean · Derby DE1 3NT
proper greek food that doesn't apologize—mezze, grills, the real deal at reasonable prices.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
38 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:30 — 20:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(729)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 2.
KAYI Mezze & Grill
mediterranean · Mickleover
mediterranean mezze done right, solid execution across the board, worth the trip.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
46 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 23:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(604)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
ZHUG
mediterranean · middle-eastern · Nottingham NG8 2QJ
middle eastern mezze with actual flavor—takeaway-friendly if you're in a rush, but worth sitting down for.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
9 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 16:00G4.7TYMSStill tasting
Google4.7(1.2k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 4.
Alaturka Meze Mangal
turkish · mediterranean · West Bridgford
turkish-mediterranean hybrid that hits both lanes—mangal done well, meze selection is legit.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
7 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 21:30G4.7TYMSStill tasting
Google4.7(585)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 5.
The Greek Village
mediterranean · Nether Edge
budget-friendly mediterranean that doesn't cut corners—great value without the usual compromises.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Great Value
85 min · $ · Open nowToday · 09:00 — 20:00G4.7TYMSStill tasting
Google4.7(694)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 6.
Solo Grano
italian · mediterranean · Nottingham NG1 2NA
italian-med crossover with solid pizza and pasta—takeaway option keeps it flexible.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
1 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 21:30G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(1.2k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 7.
Yamas Meze & Tapas
tapas · mediterranean · Nottingham NG1 3DR
tapas-med fusion that works—spanish energy with mediterranean depth.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
2 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 13:00 — 20:00G4.7T4.6YMSStill tasting
Google4.7(2.4k)Tripadvisor4.6(2.0k)2/ 3 sources
- Tripadvisor likes it, which may mean tourists like it. Proceed with mild suspicion.
Warningtripadvisor scores it higher than locals do; take the hype with a grain of salt.
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Rank 8.
Vaadi Mediterranean Restaurant
mediterranean · Hucknall
straightforward mediterranean done competently—no surprises, just solid food.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
19 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(337)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 9.
The Greek Chef
greek · mediterranean · Lichfield WS13 6JJ
greek-mediterranean with event space credentials—means they know how to execute at volume.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
92 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 21:00G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(407)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 10.
escabeche
tapas · mediterranean · West Bridgford
spanish tapas with mediterranean sensibility—small plates done right.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
5 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 09:30 — 22:30G4.5TYMSStill tasting
Google4.5(956)1/ 3 sources
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Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

Hadigari Mediterranean Bar & Grill$$
outscores the cut — edged out on fit for this search
83
Valencia Tapas and Mediterranean Restaurant & Coffee shop$$
outscores the cut — edged out on fit for this search
81
Layali Restaurant$$
14 points shy of the top ten — only one rating source corroborates it so far
63
Olive Branch Mediterranean Restaurant Mansfield$$
8 points shy of the top ten — only one rating source corroborates it so far
69
Temola Turkish Cuisine$$
4 points shy of the top ten — only one rating source corroborates it so far
73

Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Mediterranean in Nottingham, UK — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

Places

by overall quality

Worth sharing

Send these ten to whoever’s asking where to eat.

Post on X

Sort

Rank 1.
Zorba The Greek Derby
greek · mediterranean · Derby DE1 3NT
proper greek food that doesn't apologize—mezze, grills, the real deal at reasonable prices.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
38 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:30 — 20:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(729)1/ 3 sources
Call Website Google Directions Card
Rank 2.
KAYI Mezze & Grill
mediterranean · Mickleover
mediterranean mezze done right, solid execution across the board, worth the trip.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
46 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 23:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(604)1/ 3 sources
Call Website Google Directions Card
Rank 3.
ZHUG
mediterranean · middle-eastern · Nottingham NG8 2QJ
middle eastern mezze with actual flavor—takeaway-friendly if you're in a rush, but worth sitting down for.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
9 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 16:00G4.7TYMSStill tasting
Google4.7(1.2k)1/ 3 sources
Call Website Google Directions Card
Rank 4.
Alaturka Meze Mangal
turkish · mediterranean · West Bridgford
turkish-mediterranean hybrid that hits both lanes—mangal done well, meze selection is legit.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
7 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 21:30G4.7TYMSStill tasting
Google4.7(585)1/ 3 sources
Call Website Google Directions Card
Rank 5.
The Greek Village
mediterranean · Nether Edge
budget-friendly mediterranean that doesn't cut corners—great value without the usual compromises.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Great Value
85 min · $ · Open nowToday · 09:00 — 20:00G4.7TYMSStill tasting
Google4.7(694)1/ 3 sources
Call Google Directions Card
Rank 6.
Solo Grano
italian · mediterranean · Nottingham NG1 2NA
italian-med crossover with solid pizza and pasta—takeaway option keeps it flexible.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
1 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 21:30G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(1.2k)1/ 3 sources
Call Google Directions Card
Rank 7.
Yamas Meze & Tapas
tapas · mediterranean · Nottingham NG1 3DR
tapas-med fusion that works—spanish energy with mediterranean depth.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
2 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 13:00 — 20:00G4.7T4.6YMSStill tasting
Google4.7(2.4k)Tripadvisor4.6(2.0k)2/ 3 sources
- Tripadvisor likes it, which may mean tourists like it. Proceed with mild suspicion.
Warningtripadvisor scores it higher than locals do; take the hype with a grain of salt.
Call Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram Facebook Card
Rank 8.
Vaadi Mediterranean Restaurant
mediterranean · Hucknall
straightforward mediterranean done competently—no surprises, just solid food.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
19 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(337)1/ 3 sources
Call Website Google Directions Card
Rank 9.
The Greek Chef
greek · mediterranean · Lichfield WS13 6JJ
greek-mediterranean with event space credentials—means they know how to execute at volume.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
92 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 21:00G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(407)1/ 3 sources
Call Website Google Directions Card
Rank 10.
escabeche
tapas · mediterranean · West Bridgford
spanish tapas with mediterranean sensibility—small plates done right.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
5 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 09:30 — 22:30G4.5TYMSStill tasting
Google4.5(956)1/ 3 sources
Call Website Google Directions Card

Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

Hadigari Mediterranean Bar & Grill$$
outscores the cut — edged out on fit for this search
83
Valencia Tapas and Mediterranean Restaurant & Coffee shop$$
outscores the cut — edged out on fit for this search
81
Layali Restaurant$$
14 points shy of the top ten — only one rating source corroborates it so far
63
Olive Branch Mediterranean Restaurant Mansfield$$
8 points shy of the top ten — only one rating source corroborates it so far
69
Temola Turkish Cuisine$$
4 points shy of the top ten — only one rating source corroborates it so far
73

Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Mediterranean in Nottingham, UK — Harry's ten

Zorba The Greek Derby

KAYI Mezze & Grill

ZHUG

Alaturka Meze Mangal

The Greek Village

Solo Grano

Yamas Meze & Tapas

Vaadi Mediterranean Restaurant

The Greek Chef

escabeche

Also considered

Best Mediterranean in Nottingham, UK — Harry's ten

Zorba The Greek Derby

KAYI Mezze & Grill

ZHUG

Alaturka Meze Mangal

The Greek Village

Solo Grano

Yamas Meze & Tapas

Vaadi Mediterranean Restaurant

The Greek Chef

escabeche

Also considered