Restaurant Bar Gigi — Restaurant in Nottingham

At first glance, the place seemed small, but with further inspection, it was revealed to have a significant high capacity. Atmosphere was good with the decore being prestine and modern while still being able to compliment the premordern interior of the building itself. I was greeted by the waiter in a sophisticated manner and was seated just to the left of the bar. Bar gigi wasn't busy, and due to this, it was quiet. The menu was explained well by the waiter from which I ordered the colchester oysters and the chicken milonese. The waiter remembered the order with no pad need. Throughout the dine, the only faults noticed were flies around the seating area and the menus being stained and unclean, but apart from this, nothing else caught my eyes. The starter took 6 minutes to arrive, with the oysters being beautifully presented, sided with lemon. The taste was fresh and with a perfect balance of caviar and juice, which was hard to taste what it was. But truly well made and served, some of the best caviar I have had in any restaurant I have visited and rated. Once finished, I visited the restroom, which was clean and well kept, although a tight space is expected for a restaurant of this size. Once I returned to my table, I received my main, which was the chicken milonese. Well presented and served with a side of tomato suaced. On top of the chicken itself was a cheese, which was hard to differentiate from mild cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmigiano. The batter was perfectly fried with a perfect crunch and texture. The chicken itself was dry, but the side of the tomato sauce and cheese made it bearable. Overall, I wasn't very lighted with this dish as the flavors didn't compliment each other well, and the share dryness of the meat itself made it a fault in the dine. After asking the bill , I asked how the staff were treated, and the waiter had replied "very well," which I was delighted to hear. The staff do keep their tips which is good to see from the restaurant. Overall, the dine had faults but...

Last weekend, my wife and I, along with a group of friends, had the absolute pleasure of dining at Bar Gigi, and I can honestly say it was one of the best dining experiences we’ve had in a long time.

The first thing that struck us was the ambience - warm, welcoming, and full of character. The décor inside is absolutely stunning, with a fantastic retro vibe, highlighted by a cool Fiat 500 that instantly caught our eye. It really adds a playful yet stylish touch to the restaurant, and it felt like the perfect setting for a memorable evening.

The staff at Bar Gigi were incredible - so friendly, attentive, and genuinely helpful. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with smiles and made to feel right at home. They really went out of their way to ensure we had everything we needed and even took the time to recommend dishes that ended up being absolute highlights of the night.

And oh, the food! I don’t even know where to begin because everything was exceptional. The gnocchi was hands down the best I’ve ever tasted - soft, pillowy, and bursting with flavour. The parmesan pillows were a revelation - so crispy on the outside yet unbelievably fluffy inside. We were all raving about them! The calamari was another standout - perfectly cooked and seasoned, with a light batter that didn’t overwhelm the delicate flavour. Every dish was clearly made with care and attention, and it was all just so satisfying.

We left the restaurant feeling full and incredibly happy, already planning our next visit. Bar Gigi is the kind of place you just want to keep coming back to - for the food, the atmosphere, and the brilliant people who make it all happen. It’s safe to say this won’t be our last visit - thank you, Bar Gigi, for such a...

My daughter booked this for my birthday meal. Went in all looked good. Ordered the food, first courses were fine. Then ordered the main sharing courses. We ordered 6 plates and the other people we were with ordered 3. So no small amount. We both ordered the squid. It was ok but a bit rubbery and stringy which means its not very fresh. Our other group ordered the gnocchi with gorganzola cheese. They said it didnt taste right. We tried it and agreed that it didnt taste right too. So they sent it back and said they didnt want a replacement(it wasnt touched other than us trying it). In the meantime 5 of our 6 courses came out which we ate( we forgot we ordered 6 as we were deep in conversation). The waiter then said had we finished and we said yes. He cleared everything. Then we realised we hadnt had the 6th course. We then prompted the waiter and he found it in the kitchen. Even though we had finished we thought we would do the honourable thing and accept it. They had completely forgotten about it. It was luke warm. There were no apologies or anything. The restaurant was very busy and i did feel sorry for the waiter as he was on his own trying to look after 7 or 8 tables(there should have been more staff on)

We had pudding which was one tiny chocolate...£2.50...lol for one chocolate!

We asked for the bill....they refused to take off the dish that was returned. I thought the customer was always right!

The bill was no small amount...£292. So they had their monies worth.

Because they wouldnt take the price of the dish off we decided not to pay the service charge. Which we felt bad about as the waiter had worked hard.

After this experience we wont be...