French Living

French Living A family-owned French restaurant in the heart of Nottingham city centre. A true taste of France!
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It’s a thriving, bustling restaurant on two floors, with a ground floor dining area for up to 40 customers, and a large basement room which boasts a surprisingly tall ceiling, and seats up to 44 diners. Our dishes are typical of a French bistro; simple, classic recipes, all home-made from fresh ingredients. Our meals make the French feel at home, and the British remember their holidays. Authent

icity, combined with a desire to share the French culture and pass on our knowledge, makes us unique, and ensures our loyal, discerning customers keep coming back for more. Our cafe-creperie menu is served from 10.30am (9.30am on Sats) offering delicious morning coffee, breakfast French pastries, as well as baguettes, assiettes, galettes and crepes. Upstairs you can find French Living's deli corner - an oasis of temptation, like stepping into a French market, surrounded by oozing cheeses, epicerie essentials, as well as gorgeous brocante finds to create your very own French-inspired kitchen!

Last week, we visited another place in Nottingham that’s very close to our heart ❤️Yamas is a family-run Greek restauran...
23/04/2026

Last week, we visited another place in Nottingham that’s very close to our heart ❤️

Yamas is a family-run Greek restaurant led by Savvas and his two sons, George and Michael. Built on years of passion, hard work and a love for sharing authentic Greek food, it’s the kind of place where everything feels personal. From the moment you walk in you’re not just a customer, but you’re welcomed like part of the family.

Whether it’s for a quick lunch or a relaxed dinner, we always love going there. There’s something so warm about it and if you’ve ever been, you’ll definitely remember Savvas, who always puts a big smile on our face. We look forward to seeing him just as much as we look forward to the food!

This time, we had a bit of everything from their menu of the day: honey chorizo, patatas bravas, chickpeas and spinach, gambas skewers, hummus with pitta bread and Greek sausages. And to finish we were very kindly offered two shots of amaretto by the owner which was a really lovely touch. It’s the perfect place to escape Nottingham for a moment and feel like you’ve been invited to a table in Greece 🇬🇷

Supporting independent restaurants like this really matters. It’s about recognising years of dedication and care behind the scenes and being part of that story ❤️

Thank you for such a special evening ❤️A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our Franco-Persian evening ye...
09/04/2026

Thank you for such a special evening ❤️

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our Franco-Persian evening yesterday. It meant so much to welcome you all and share something a little different.

Last night was about more than just food, it was about bringing together flavours, cultures, and stories that don’t often meet and creating a moment of connection around the table.

We hope you felt that sense of warmth and discovery throughout the evening, just as much as we did while creating it.

Thank you for being part of this experience, for celebrating both cultures with us, and for sharing in Sharon’s story.

More evenings like this are on the horizon with our summer nights 🇫🇷❤️

SUMMER NIGHTS 2026! ☀️We are really excited to present to you our next special evenings coming this summer ! From our fi...
01/04/2026

SUMMER NIGHTS 2026! ☀️
We are really excited to present to you our next special evenings coming this summer ! From our first paella evening, our in demand moules frites night, our beloved Corsican evening and more…join us to celebrate the sunny season in true French spirit. Bookings are now open and menus and additional information are available on our website. https://frenchliving.co.uk/events/

Last weekend, we paid a visit to one of our favourite independents in Nottingham 🤍There’s something really special about...
30/03/2026

Last weekend, we paid a visit to one of our favourite independents in Nottingham 🤍

There’s something really special about being part of a city full of passionate, local businesses each with their own story, their own craft, and their own atmosphere.

We’re always proud to support places like Little Brickhouse and the people behind them.

Because good food is even better when it’s shared across a community 🇫🇷

A little gift of France 🇫🇷Our French Living vouchers have had a little refresh with a beautiful new paper design, perfec...
11/03/2026

A little gift of France 🇫🇷

Our French Living vouchers have had a little refresh with a beautiful new paper design, perfect for treating someone to a French experience in the heart of Nottingham.

Our vouchers can be purchased online and posted directly to you or to the lucky recipient, or you can simply pop into the restaurant to pick one up in person.

We’re also delighted to introduce our new e-gift cards, available to purchase online and sent instantly by email, perfect for a thoughtful last-minute gift.

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s a lovely way to treat someone special to a cosy moment around good food.

À très vite at French Living ❤️

This April, we are delighted to invite you to a Franco-Persian evening at French Living 🇫🇷❤️Created by Sharon in collabo...
07/03/2026

This April, we are delighted to invite you to a Franco-Persian evening at French Living 🇫🇷❤️

Created by Sharon in collaboration with our Chef, this five-course dining experience celebrates the meeting of two rich culinary traditions. Her Iranian heritage, shaped by her mother’s cooking, and the French culture passed down from her father.

Each dish thoughtfully weaves together flavours, aromas and techniques from both worlds, bringing them into balance on the plate.

The evening will be accompanied by carefully selected wine pairings from Joel Wright’s natural wines, chosen to complement this unique culinary journey.

Having been part of French Living for almost a decade, Sharon considers the restaurant a significant chapter of her life. We are proud to support her in bringing this long-held vision to life, an evening that celebrates identity, memory and belonging through food, wine and shared experience.

We have been working on this project for the past year and obviously we didn’t expect the geo-political situation to have escalated in such a dramatic way. Our only wish is for the situation to be appeased in the near future and for the Iranian people to be able to enjoy a happy and peaceful life, they deserve it.

We look forward to welcoming you on the 8th April at 7pm and our bookings are now open on our website ❤️

Address

27 King Street
Nottingham
NG12AY

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10:30am - 2pm
5pm - 9pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 2pm
5pm - 9pm
Thursday 10:30am - 2pm
5pm - 9pm
Friday 10:30am - 2pm
5pm - 9pm
Saturday 10:30am - 2pm
5pm - 9:30pm

Telephone

+441159585885

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