We use seasonal ingredients to ensure all our classically French dishes are high quality and fresh! We serve coffee, lunch, (including light snacks such as our famous crpes and galettes), and dinner. Since 1994, this delicious Gallic haven, presided by charismatic Corsican Stephane Luiggi, has created a tiny piece of France in the centre of Nottingham.

Today it's a thriving, bustling restaurant and caf boasting a unique Deli Corner, offering French produce, such as, farmhouse unpasteurised cheese, organic wines from small growers, French grocery essentials, as well as some rare brocante finds. Thank you to our lovely customers who drew all of the wonderful sketches that are used throughout our website!.

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French Living has been Nottingham's guilty secret since 1994, sitting at the top of King Street, a few steps away from Nottingham legend Brian Clough and the famous lions who proudly protect the Council House. Just like those familiar Nottingham landmarks, French Living remains pretty unchanged after all this time.

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Pat Lally

Jan 28, 2022

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Very poor steak a very bad cut of meat. Inedible. I mentioned it to them they offered me something else but we had to go. PS They have made a very positive response thank you.

Rufus Potter

Jan 20, 2022

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Great authentic French Food at good prices
Very unfussy friendly service
Like this place a lot

Sally Hardwidge

Jan 14, 2022

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The staff were very accommodating as we had to change the amount of people on our booking on more than 1 occasion. The communication was excellent. There was a lot of choice on the menu with the added bonus of a " specials board" Would recommend this family run restaurant to anyone that appreciates good food and a great atmosphere.

Margaret Glen

Dec 24, 2021

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We called in. Hadn't booked. I had walking difficulties and couldn't sit downstairs. They very kindly offered a table upstairs and service and food wonderful. Will certainly visit again.
Margaret Glen.

Stefanie Clark

Dec 18, 2021

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First time visiting and the food and wine was amazing. Will most certainly being coming back.

Jonathan Willox

Dec 10, 2021

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We just love this place. It incapsulates all the very best things we love about our favourite holiday destination. From north south east and western France. The company. The service. The knowledge. But most of all the food and wine. We love it

Brianne Campbell

Oct 17, 2021

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This is our FAVOURITE restaurant in all of Nottingham! It's not just beautiful food in a warm and chic environment (it is definitely both those things), dining there is an experience. It feels like dining in… France. And everyone who works there are such beautiful people! Merci Beaucoup! We will be back again and again and again.

Rob Lane

Oct 16, 2021

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Lovely authentic French restaurant. Great location. Super staff and made us feel most welcome. The food has been wonderful, I can recommend the cheese!!

Keith Bell

Oct 12, 2021

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Taken to French Living for an evening meal before going to the theatre as a rearranged 2020 Xmas treat.
The food was excellent and extremely well presented. The service was both friendly and quick.
Thanks Neil Bell for an excellent choice of venue.

Glenise Elisabeth Daniels

Sep 19, 2021

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Wonderful food, great service. there was a large party in just before us which added on a bit of a wait but it was worth it. If I'd k own there was a spiral staircase I'd not have gone in heals.

Graham Peart

Aug 12, 2021

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Great to get out for a pleasant lunch
good honest food well presented at a reasonable cost