Restaurant Sat Bains in Nottingham has been named the best restaurant in the UK by SquareMeal. The guide, which publishes an annual top 100 list, praised Sat Bains' creative tasting menus and artistic approach to fine dining.
Nottingham's Restaurant Sat Bains is celebrating a momentous achievement, being crowned the number one restaurant in the United Kingdom. The two Michelin-starred establishment secured the top position in SquareMeal's esteemed top 100 restaurants for 2025. This renowned independent guide, dedicated to highlighting the finest dining experiences across the country, publishes its annual rankings to honor enduring culinary icons and illuminate the talents of emerging chefs.
The list encompasses a diverse range of establishments, from celebrated national names to hidden local gems and exciting new ventures.This accolade arrives at a particularly auspicious moment for Restaurant Sat Bains, located on Lenton Lane, as it commemorates its 25th anniversary. SquareMeal, hailing it as a 'fine dining powerhouse' at the pinnacle of the UK restaurant scene, declares that it might just be the best it's ever been, a testament to Sat Bains' unwavering commitment to innovation and evolution. SquareMeal managing editor Ellie Donnell praised Sat's creative tasting menus, characterizing them as bold and unique, taking calculated risks that yield impressive results and seamlessly weaving in clever surprises. Donnell emphasized that, above all, these menus celebrate the sheer joy of eating through a profound understanding of flavor cultivated over decades.The coveted top 100 list is meticulously compiled after months of intricate planning, extensive deliberation, and collaboration with SquareMeal readers. In-house critic experiences are amalgamated with thousands of public votes cast by diners nationwide. Restaurant Sat Bains, which offers a selection of tasting menus and three-course à la carte options, surpasses Pine in Northumberland, securing second place. Ynyshir in Wales, helmed by one of Sat's former protégés, Gareth Ward, claims the third spot. The guide commends Restaurant Sat Bains' artistic approach, resulting in audacious, distinctive dishes that elevate flavors and textures, offering an unparalleled experience that continues to set benchmarks for seasonal British fine dining. Restaurant Sat Bains, now in its 25th year, shows no signs of waning, remaining a confident and inquisitive risk-taker dedicated to the pleasures of eating. Another Nottingham restaurant also graces the top 100 list. Alchemilla, located on Derby Road, occupies the 26th position. 'Alex Bond harnesses the transformative powers of fermentation and pickling at Nottingham powerhouse Alchemilla, creating brilliant tasting menus which are as innovative as they are delicious,' states the guide
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