Sinatra Bar and Restaurant

Reviews

• Adam Andrew H.

  star star star star star 9 October 2026

  Restaurant Review
  
  Sinatra's Bar & Restaurant Nottingham
  
  We were invited by Chef Sam to dine at Sinatra's prior to the launch of their Autumn Winter menu.
  
  Sam explained how he has endeavoured to inject a fresh approach to Bistro Dining at Sinatra's using local produce and creative twists on traditional flavour pairings.
  
  With the recent Casual Dining revival, it was refreshing to see this enthusiasm of ethos be transferred to the plate in what proved to be a stunning Brasserie/Bistro experience.
  
  The Menu is varied and with a Lunch Set Menu also available. Gluten Free options are plentiful and all dietary requirements are catered for.
  
  The journey began with Pan Seared Scallops, Black Pudding, Caramelised Apple, and Crispy Pancetta. The presentation was delightful (pictured) with everything cooked perfectly. That unforgettable texture contrast of Scallop and Black Pudding is always a winner but this was executed with finesse.
  
  Thankfully, the finesse continued with mains. Pan Roasted Duck Breast, Date Purée, Honey & Orange Mash, Sautéed Leeks, Red Wine Jus (pictured) stole the show with beautifully earthy flavours and that sweet and citrus edge from the Dates and Orange respectively. The Fresh Salmon Fillet, Lemon & Herb Sautéed Potatoes, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Olives and Tartare Sauce (pictured) was so perfect for this time of year. I think the Sinatra's ethos is personified by this dish.
  
  If you have read our other reviews or follow us on Twitter @hoothospitality you'll be aware of our obsession for the Sticky Toffee Pudding (pictured)... it was promptly ordered. Our Server explained we were in for a treat and she wasn't wrong. It was light and fluffy yet packed with flavour, absolutely superb and a lovely way to end what was a beautiful Brasserie/Bistro experience.
  
  We would highly recommend you joining Sinatra's in their quest at Brasserie perfection. There is no pretension, just simple food executed with panache. Follow on Twitter @SinatrasNottm or Like their Official Page here on Facebook. Thanks to Sam and the team.
  
  Highly recommend #HootHint #Nottingham

• Lawrie M.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 7 October 2026

  Unadulterated mediocrity makes for a tough review, especially when you're limited to a five-star rating. While two stars seems like a miserly score, Yelp's accompanying description sums up my experience at Sinatra's perfectly: Meh. I've had better.
  
  Me and my girly visited Sinatra's for my impromptu birthday dinner yesterday evening. We decided to go at the last minute and, due to the glorious weather, everyone in Nottingham had decided to go out too, so it was to be expected that a lot of the nicer restaurants might be quite busy. However, this was the exchange between myself and waiter 'Mark' (I can't remember if this was his name or not), who greeted us when we entered:
  
  Mark: Table for two?
  Me: Yes please.
  Mark: Did you book in advance?
  Me: Uh... no.
  Mark. Oh, well, sorry - we're very busy.
  
  Uh... what? You can't start by offering us a table and *then* ask if we've made reservations, then refusing us a table! I thought I'd try the pulling the birthday card to see if it made any difference:
  
  Me: It *is* my birthday, though.
  Mark: Well then you should have booked.
  
  Wow - Mark clearly wasn't paying attention in Customer Service School. At this point I lost any interest I had in Sinatra's and turned to walk away. I think Mark may have panicked slightly at this point and offered us a table in the Bistro. This is a section of Sinatra's that isn't any different to the main restaurant except that it's closer to the bar and has comfier chairs.
  
  I ordered the Chicken & Bacon Caesar Salad and we had a side garlic bread and fries (which were recommended by Mark). The food was completely unremarkable, with the exception of the bacon my Caesar Salad which, rather than being chopped up or diced pancetta-style, were served as two whole strips resting atop my salad and looked like they had been cured for a long sea voyage. Impressively, the bacon tasted even worse than it looked, with a horrible overbearing residual flavour of
  salt and fat. The fries tasted exactly the same, only with twice as much salt. This may seem fairly picky, but why do Sinatra's serve bacon and fries flavoured exclusively with sodium and lard, then give me a small pot of cheap low-fat mayonnaise?
  
  The service was fine, although I was obviously put off by Mark following our initial exchange. This was not helped when the bill arrived with a 10% service charge automatically added with no mention of it being 'voluntary' or any option to have it removed. I never tip unless the service is exceptional, so to force my hand into paying extra for such average service and a far-less-than exceptional meal is bordering on offensive.
  
  Of course, the only way to have the extra 10% removed would have been to call someone over, take exception to the charge, get a new bill printed, and in the meantime know that the waiters would be pointing me out to each other through the kitchen doors and telling each other what a complete asshole I am. As it was my birthday, I decided to skip this step and pay the 10%.
  
  Sinatra's isn't terrible, but it is distinctly unremarkable, bordering on being a bit rubbish. If you want a standout Italian meal for a decent price, good service and an *optional* service charge, try Strada instead.

• Qype User (greenm…)

  star star star star_border star_border 2 October 2026

  Long standing and very popular city centre bar, open from around 10am for coffee, offers a fair variety of snacks and meals.
  Has quite a buzz in the evening.

• Qype User (Stride…)

  star star star star star 22 September 2026

  Went here for lunch and definitely enjoyed the food. Was nice and relaxing. Would've been nice if it was sunny to sit outside, but maybe next time.
  The main thing for me were the chips. Probably the best chips in the world.
  Only a little bit pricey.

• Qype User (Georgi…)

  star star star star star_border 19 September 2026

  Sinatra bar is a split level bar / restaurant. The walls are decorated in pictures of famous Hollywood stars, some of which have been signed. The tables are large, dark wood and chunky and attention to detail is noticeable even down to the cutlery and glasses they use. They offer 2 food menus, i actually prefer to lunch time menu and strongly recommend the chicken bruchetta.
  The evening menu is quite expensive but the food is always consistently good. The deserts are incredible also.
  This small bar is just out from the main run of shops and bars but do seek it out.