Business Details
9 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Michelin Star Fine Dining Experiences
Established in 2017, Alchemilla represents the visionary debut of Head Chef Alex Bond, whose culinary philosophy merges innovative techniques with sustainably sourced British ingredients. Our Michelin-starred restaurant in Nottingham has earned four AA Rosettes, reflecting our commitment to pushing gastronomic boundaries while maintaining a deep respect for classic methods. We specialise in crafting menus where vegetables take centre stage, enhanced by thoughtfully integrated meat and fish elements. Our dedication to fermentation, koji, and pickling techniques creates complex, harmonious flavours that have captivated critics like Grace Dent and William Sitwell.With a focus on seasonal produce from Scotland to Cornwall, we deliver an intimate fine dining experience that balances creativity with technical precision. Our private dining service extends this expertise to clients' homes, offering bespoke culinary journeys tailored to individual preferences. Through rigorous attention to detail and a passion for storytelling through food, we strive to redefine modern British cuisine while maintaining accessibility and warmth in every dining experience.
Services
Fine Dining
Private Home Dining
Tasting Menus
Gift Vouchers
Catering
Vegetarian Options
Pescatarian Menus
Vegan Menus
Dietary Accommodations
Wine Pairings
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- Awarded Michelin star since 2019 and four AA Rosettes
- Sustainably sourced British ingredients from Scotland to Cornwall
- Head Chef Alex Bond's innovative fermentation and pickling techniques
- Personalised private dining experiences in client's homes
- Critically acclaimed balance of creativity and technical precision
Associations and certifications
- Michelin Guide
- AA Food Guide
What people say
Mesmerising, highly enjoyable
Best kind of modern cookery
Flair, confidence, professionalism
Wonderful harmony of elements
Incredible island produce
Services
Fine Dining
Our Michelin-starred fine dining experience showcases seasonal British ingredients through innovative techniques. Menus feature vegetable-forward dishes with subtle meat and fish enhancements, balancing fermentation, koji, and pickling. Each course tells a story of regional provenance while maintaining approachable elegance in a sophisticated Nottingham setting.
Private Home Dining
Alex Bond's team delivers bespoke culinary experiences directly to your home. The Signature Experience offers a 7-course tasting menu with optional wine pairings, while Bespoke Dining tailors every dish to personal preferences. This exclusive service combines restaurant-grade precision with intimate, personalised hospitality across the East Midlands region.
Tasting Menus
Seasonal tasting menus feature 3 to 7 courses highlighting ingredient narratives. Options include vegetarian, pescatarian, and vegan adaptations, with 48-hour notice for dietary requirements. Menus evolve regularly to reflect ingredient availability, maintaining creative tension between traditional techniques and modern presentation.
Gift Vouchers
Flexible gift vouchers provide access to our full dining experience. Available in 100 denominations, they can be applied to tasting menus, private dining, or wine pairings. Recipients book directly through our reservation system, with deposits required to secure premium seating during peak service hours.
Dietary Accommodations
We accommodate vegetarian, pescatarian, vegan, and allergy-specific requirements with 48-hour notice. Our kitchen adapts core menu elements while maintaining culinary integrity, ensuring dietary needs receive equal creative attention without compromising on presentation or flavour complexity.
People
Alex Bond
Head Chef & Founder
Award-winning chef with Michelin-starred expertise, specialising in fermentation techniques and vegetable-forward cuisine. Previously worked with Sat Bains, bringing innovative British gastronomy to Nottingham through Alchemilla's critically acclaimed menus.
Questions
How do I make a restaurant reservation?
Bookings require 50% deposit via our online widget or phone during office hours (Wednesday-Thursday 12-4pm, Friday 9-11am). Vouchers must be redeemed by phone.
Can you accommodate dietary requirements?
Yes, with 48-hour notice. We offer vegetarian, pescatarian, vegan, and allergy-adapted menus while maintaining our signature culinary approach.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellations require 72-hour email notice. Failure to provide adequate notice results in deposit forfeiture, including changes to guest numbers.
Do you offer private dining options?
Yes, our 'Alex In Your Home' service provides bespoke dining experiences in clients' residences, including 7-course tasting menus with wine pairings.
Are gift vouchers available?
Yes, £100 vouchers can be purchased online and applied to any dining experience, subject to availability and deposit requirements.
What are your current opening hours?
Wednesday-Thursday 12-4pm office hours, Friday 9-11am. Restaurant serves Wednesday-Saturday with specific meal slots detailed on our booking system.
Reviews (6)
Philippa Thompson
Jan 23, 2022
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I could wax lyrical for hours about the wonderment this team creates. Our experience last night was incredible and will safely be stored in our treasured memory box. Our huge thanks to everyone who makes Alchemilla the stand alone exception that it is. You are all legends.
Kate Hudson
Jan 22, 2022
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Exceeded our expectations, and they were high to start with. Lovely venue, excellent service and exceptional food. Highly recommended, can't wait to visit again.
Carmel Hutchcraft
Dec 20, 2021
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I cannot praise the staff enough from entering to leaving. We were greeted with politeness and friendliness. We had wine pairings with our meal and Rebecca was so knowledgeable and informative about the wines it truly enhanced the meal experience. We opted for 7 courses and were full but not unpleasantly so. Each course was a complete taste and texture sensation. I cant say we all enjoyed everything because we all have different tastes but we did appreciate the detail in everything we ate. A wonderful dining experience in a fantastic setting, served by people who have a knowledge that is beyond
Alex Jeeves
Dec 17, 2021
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A great dining experience. The tasting menu offers a series of great dishes that are creative, experimental and delicious. They seem to focus a lot on texture and mouth feel. The wine pairings are also spot on, and add a real transformation to each dish. Though prepare to be bamboozled, with what appears to be a culinary version of the generation game. Overall, it can get quite expensive, so it probably should have 4 pound signs rather than 3. I would recommend it for special occasions or for genuine dining art.
Martin Gayle
Dec 14, 2021
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Nice atmosphere, great service and a interesting taster menu..really surprising more than value for money. You just can’t replicate such a varied menu at home so it’s a must if you enjoy eating out
Jill Henshaw
Nov 28, 2021
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A wonderful restaurant with incredible food, wines and service. The open kitchen allows you to witness every member of staff taking pride in each step required to provide customers with beautifully presented dishes each with unique flavour and texture combinations. We did the 10 course taster menu with wine pairing and we were not disappointed,… every dish was excellent and served with care by staff who evidently enjoyed being there and seeing happy customers. Emily and Lauren stood out with their friendly and interested manner. The ambience in Alchemilla is lovely, cosy and relaxed and
