OUR MENUS

Homemade French food, from lunch to dinner

Our menus celebrate traditional French cooking, homemade from fresh, seasonal ingredients and changing regularly with what is available. Join us for lunch in Nottingham city centre, an early pre-theatre dinner just two minutes walk from the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall, or a relaxed evening meal.

LUNCH

Enjoy lunch in Nottingham city centre, whether it’s a work break, lunch with friends, a business lunch or simply an afternoon in the city, choose the menu and pace that suits your day !

PRE-THEATRE

A 2-minute walk from Nottingham Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall, French Living is ideally placed for a pre-theatre dinner. We serve from 5pm, giving you time to enjoy your meal before the performance.

DINNER

Enjoy an evening of traditional French food in Nottingham city centre. From an early dinner to a longer evening over several courses and a bottle of French wine, our menus are made for enjoying at your own pace.

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Today’s menus — Saturday 15 August 2026
Our menus change regularly and may vary according to availability.

MENU DU JOUR

Bistro-style French dishes, served at a quicker pace, ideal for lunch or a pre-theatre dinner.

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ENTRÉES

SOUPE DU JOUR (V) – Tomato and basil soup – 6
TERRINE DU CHEF – Coarse venison terrine with salad and condiments – 7
PISSALADIÈRE – Flat bread with onions, black olives and anchovies – 7
SALADE NIÇOISE – Tuna salad with potatoes, tomatoes, egg, olives and anchovies – 7

PLATS

OMELETTE AU FROMAGE (V) – Herb and cheese omelette with fries & salad – 16
STEAK FRITES – Onglet steak with shallot sauce, fries & vegetables – 20
POISSON DU JOUR – Haddock with tomato coulis, potatoes & vegetables – 21
POULET RÔTI – Roast chicken with tarragon sauce, fries & vegetables – 18
GALETTE PIPERADE (V) – Buckwheat galette with peppers, onions and egg, fries & salad – 17

DESSERTS

FROMAGE DU JOUR – One piece of unpasteurised French cheese, salad & condiments – 8
GLACE VANILLE – Vanilla ice cream with whipped cream – 7
GÂTEAU AU CAFÉ – Coffee cake with chocolate sauce – 7
TARTE AUX PÊCHES – Peach and apple tart with caramel sauce – 7

LA CARTE

Dishes centred around refined ingredients and elaborate preparation, while staying true to traditional French cooking.

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AMUSE-BOUCHES

Olive oil & balsamic – 3 / Mixed olives – 4 / Saucisson – 4

ENTRÉES

ESCARGOTS DE BOURGOGNE – Burgundy snails off the shell with garlic and parsley butter – 10
MOUSSE DE POISSON – Fish mousse with tomato coulis – 10
SALADE DE LÉGUMES RÔTIS (V) – Roasted vegetable salad with Xérès dressing – 9
SAINT-JACQUES – Scallops with Cognac sauce, roasted apple and brioche – 12
ASSIETTE DE CHARCUTERIE – Selection of cured meats platter with condiments – 10

PLATS

CHEVREUIL AUX MYRTILLES – Wild venison medallions cooked rare with red wine and blueberry sauce, gratin Dauphinois and vegetable garnish – 30
SELLE D’AGNEAU – Saddle of lamb with garlic sauce, gratin Dauphinois and vegetable garnish – 30
MOULES FRITES – Mussels in white wine, cream, parsley and shallots sauce – 26
GALETTE AU SAUMON – Buckwheat crepe with salmon and aubergine caviar, potato croquette and salad – 26
SALADE AU CHÈVRE CHAUD (Veggie option available) – Grilled goat’s cheese salad with egg, lardons and beetroot – 23

DESSERTS

ASSIETTE DE FROMAGES – Selection of unpasteurised French cheeses with salad & condiments – 10 (2 cheeses) / 12 (3 cheeses) / 14 (4 cheeses) / 15 (5 cheeses)
CRÈME BRÛLÉE – Classic crème brûlée with Madagascan vanilla – 10
TARTE TATIN – Apple tart Tatin with vanilla ice cream – 10
TRIO DE SORBET – Peach, mango & passion fruit sorbets – 9
CAFÉ GOURMAND – Selection of four mini desserts with a small coffee – 14

MENU ENFANT

A small menu for children under 12.

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£12

Includes a small portion of a main from MENU DU JOUR + vanilla ice cream

LES VINS

A carefully selected, all-French wine list, including organic, biodynamic and natural wines.

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VIN MAISON

LANGUEDOC – “Bergerie de la Bastide” – 6 (12.5cl.) / 7.50 (17.5cl.) / 18 (50cl.) / 25 (75cl.) / 32 (1L.)

Red : Merlot, Grenache, Terret
White : Sauvignon, Grenache, Terret
Rosé : Syrah, Grenach, Cinsault

VINS ROUGES

CAHORS – “Juvéniles” – Malbec – 7.50 (12.5cl) / 37 (75cl.)
CÔTES DU RHÔNE – “Maby” – Grenache, Syrah – 7 (12.5cl.) / 33 (75cl.)
LOIRE – “Le Bois Jacob” – Gamay – 7.50 (12.5cl.) / 37 (75cl.)
LANGUEDOC – “Les Fontanelles” – Pinot Noir – 7 (12.5cl.) / 33 (75cl.)
MADIRAN – “Adour & moi” – Cabernets, Tannat – 7.50 (12.5cl) / 37 (75cl.)
SAINT EMILION – “La Claymore” – Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet – 26 (37.5cl.)

VINS BLANCS

BORDEAUX – “Roc Meynard” – Sauvignon Blanc – 7 (12.5cl.) / 33 (75cl.)
LANGUEDOC – “Château de Pinet” – Picpoul – 7.50 (12.5cl.) / 37 (75cl.)
LANGUEDOC – “Moulin de Gassac” – Chardonnay, Viognier – 7 (12.5cl.) / 33 (75cl.)
CORBIÈRES – “Lo Petit Fantet d’Hippolyte” – Roussanne – 7 (12.5cl.) / 33 (75cl.)
GASCOGNE – “Adour & Moi” – Petit & Gros Manseng – 7 (12.5cl.) / 33 (75cl.)
POUILLY FUMÉ –“Saint-Andelain” – Sauvignon blanc – 33 (37.5cl.)