French Living is an independent family run restaurant at 27 King Street in Nottingham city centre. Stéphane and Louise Luiggi opened the business in 1994, and it has grown from a small shop into a welcoming two floor bistro. Its central position close to the Theatre Royal makes it practical for lunch, an early pre theatre dinner or a longer evening meal.
The kitchen focuses on traditional French cooking made in house with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Menus change regularly according to availability, but the approach stays rooted in recognisable bistro food. A daily menu offers a concise selection suited to lunch or an earlier dinner, while the à la carte menu gives the kitchen room for more elaborate preparation and refined ingredients.
Representative dishes include Burgundy snails with garlic and parsley butter, steak and fries, fish of the day and buckwheat galettes. Starters may feature charcuterie, seafood or seasonal vegetables, followed by desserts such as fruit tarts, chocolate gateau or ice cream. A children’s menu and vegetarian dishes make the restaurant workable for a wider range of parties, although guests with allergies should confirm the current menu with staff.
An all French wine list accompanies the food and includes red, white and rosé selections, with organic, biodynamic and natural wines represented. The service style is relaxed and convivial rather than formal, reflecting the atmosphere of a neighbourhood French bistro. French Living is best suited to diners who value traditional recipes, changing seasonal choices and the continuity of a long established independent restaurant.
Address: 27 King Street, Nottingham NG1 2AY, United Kingdom