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Raymond’s

Nottinghamshire, Nottingham - Modern European - Restaurant - ££

On-trend cosmopolitan plates

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

A trendy spot on the fringes of Nottingham’s Lace Market, Raymond’s is the latest project from Marcus Lewsley (aka ‘Marcus Cooks’) – a self-taught Insta chef who gained a large following by making photo-friendly dishes such as cheesy smash burgers and blushing steaks. Inside, you can choose between the chilled vibe of the stainless steel bar (recommended for a drink and a snack) or the celebratory, special-occasion feel of the swanky split-level dining area with its polished concrete floor and comfortable walnut chairs. The menu offers an assortment of ‘snacks’ and ‘plates’ of various sizes, with lots of trend-driven cosmopolitan ideas alongside some local favourites. To start, excellent focaccia comes with smoked olive oil, while inspired fish ‘crackling’ is offset by lightly spiced vadouvan mayo. After that, the food comes fast, so don’t expect to linger over plates of fried potatoes with lemon crème fraîche and green sauce or purple sprouting broccoli with...

A trendy spot on the fringes of Nottingham’s Lace Market, Raymond’s is the latest project from Marcus Lewsley (aka ‘Marcus Cooks’) – a self-taught Insta chef who gained a large following by making photo-friendly dishes such as cheesy smash burgers and blushing steaks. Inside, you can choose between the chilled vibe of the stainless steel bar (recommended for a drink and a snack) or the celebratory, special-occasion feel of the swanky split-level dining area with its polished concrete floor and comfortable walnut chairs.

The menu offers an assortment of ‘snacks’ and ‘plates’ of various sizes, with lots of trend-driven cosmopolitan ideas alongside some local favourites. To start, excellent focaccia comes with smoked olive oil, while inspired fish ‘crackling’ is offset by lightly spiced vadouvan mayo. After that, the food comes fast, so don’t expect to linger over plates of fried potatoes with lemon crème fraîche and green sauce or purple sprouting broccoli with creamy ajo blanco and a fiery hit of chilli oil (from the specials list when we visited). Chicken schnitzel with garlic butter and Caesar-dressed leaves is a crowd-pleaser for a good reason, while our hefty pork chop (from Dunwood Farm in Staffordshire) was generously fatty, perfectly cooked and accompanied by a pear purée that cut through the richness of the meat. 

For dessert, the hazelnut choux bun with coffee creméux tempted us, as did the bay-leaf custard tart with macerated strawberries, although we settled for the pavlova with Amalfi lemon sauce. Wines are an interesting, broad-reaching bunch, with plenty of organic and natural tipples alongside the classics; our Rkatsiteli, a Georgian orange 'qvevri' wine, came in an on-trend branded Raymond's glass.

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VENUE DETAILS

8 Stoney Street
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG1 1LHGB

07944 661737

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OTHER INFORMATION

Private dining room, Counter seating, Wheelchair access, Credit card required

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