Le Mistral is a French cafe, bar and bistro at 575 Mansfield Road in Sherwood. It is part of a small independent East Midlands restaurant group and serves coffee and cake before the kitchen opens for lunch and dinner. The setting works for a quick daytime meal, a glass of wine or a longer celebration.
French bistro classics define the menu. French onion soup, pâté, moules marinière and boeuf bourguignon sit alongside duck, seafood and seasonal blackboard dishes. Fresh local ingredients are cooked to order, allowing recognisable recipes to retain the direct, comforting character expected of a neighbourhood bistro.
Vegetarian and vegan choices include gnocchi, salads, vegetable dishes and a plant based burger, while fish and seafood range from haddock Niçoise to a Provençal stew. Sunday roasts provide a separate weekend focus, with meat and nut roast options. Guests with allergies can consult a dedicated guide and should still speak with staff before ordering.
Wine is a natural partner to the food, supported by beer, cocktails, coffee and soft drinks. Desserts such as tarte au citron, crème brûlée and profiteroles make a traditional finish, while French cheese offers a savoury alternative. Le Mistral suits diners who value familiar French flavours, flexible service and an informal local atmosphere.
Address: 575 Mansfield Road, Sherwood, Nottingham NG5 2JN, England
Le Mistral Menu
Two Course Lunch
Prix fixe £19.95, Monday to Friday 12pm – 4pm. Order any main course and add a starter or dessert. Please choose from the dishes below.
French Onion Soup
(V, GFO)
Pâté du Jour
Avocado & Tomato Tartare
(V, GF)
Whitebait & Aioli
Red Pesto & Pine Nut Gnocchi
(VG)
Courgette, Feta & Mint Salad
(V, GF)
Steak & Ale Pie
Wildflower Honey & Lemon Chicken Salad
(GF)
Moules Marinière
Chicken & Chorizo Linguine
Omelettes
Fresh salad & pommes frites, choose three fillings: Ham | Red Onion | Cheddar | Olive | Spinach
Chocolate Brownie
(VG, GF)
Tarte au Citron
(V)
Salted Caramel Profiteroles
(V)
French Baguettes
Baguettes & Croques are served with pommes frites & house salad. Monday to Saturday 12pm – 4pm.
Ham, Brie & Cranberry
Cornish brie & sweet cranberry sauce
Beer Battered Fish Goujons
Baby gem & tartare sauce
Heritage Tomato, Mozzarella & Pesto
(V) Marinated tomatoes, torn mozzarella & red pesto
Chicken, Bacon & Aioli
Lemon & herb chicken, crispy bacon & garlic aioli
Croques Maison
Baguettes & Croques are served with pommes frites & house salad. Monday to Saturday 12pm – 4pm.
Croque Monsieur
Grilled ham & cheese sandwich
Croque Madame
Grilled ham & cheese sandwich topped with a fried egg
Petits Plats
French Onion Soup
(V, GFO) Grilled cheese crouton (vegan cheese available)
Dry Cured Salmon
(GF) Roasted beetroot, lime & dill crème fraîche
Pâté du Jour
Warm bread, cornichons, red onion & bacon confiture. See blackboard for today’s choice
Avocado & Tomato Tartare
(V, GF) Dijon mustard, red onion, lemon, capers, baby gem & crumbled feta (vegan cheese available)
Whitebait & Aioli
Breaded whitebait with a lemon & herb aioli
Ratatouille & Grilled Goat’s Cheese
(V) Slow-roasted aubergine, peppers, courgette, garlic & cherry tomatoes on toasted bread
Le Mistral Garlic Bread
(V) Melted cheese with tomato & olives
Plats Signature
Wildflower Honey & Lemon Chicken Salad
(GF) Grilled goat’s cheese, baby gem, toasted seeds, heritage tomatoes, cucumber, red onion & lemon dressing
Boeuf Bourguignon
Tender beef, baby onions, smoked pancetta, glazed carrots, mushrooms, red wine jus with herb mash
Chicken & Chorizo Linguine
Pan-fried chicken & chorizo, white wine cream sauce, parmesan shavings & herbs
Steak & Ale Pie
Bone marrow gravy, seasonal vegetables & herb mash
Burger de Poulet & Bacon
Roasted chicken breast, smoked cheese or mozzarella, slow-roasted tomato, aioli, salad & pommes frites
Pork Shank
(GF) Slow-cooked pork shank, cider & apple jus, white truffle dauphinoise potatoes & tenderstem broccoli
8oz Ribeye Steak
Wild mushroom & heritage tomato fricassée, fresh salad & pommes frites
Confit Duck Leg
(GF) Slow-cooked duck leg, blackberry & red wine sauce, thyme fondant potatoes, baby carrots & spring greens
Le Mistral Burger
British beef, smoked or blue cheese, bacon, Dijon mayo, slow-roasted tomato, onion confiture & pommes frites. We’re proud to contribute £1 from every burger sold to support air ambulance services across the East Midlands.
Vegetarian & Vegan
Red Pesto & Pine Nut Gnocchi
(VG) Sun-dried & marinated heritage tomatoes, wilted spinach, basil & toasted pine nuts
Courgette, Feta & Mint Salad
(V, GF) Roasted courgettes, crumbled feta, toasted sunflower seeds, mint & pomegranate seeds
Gourmet Plant-Based Burger
(VG) Plant-based burger, vegan cheese, aioli, slow-roasted tomato & pommes frites
Fish & Seafood
Moules Marinière
Mussels in garlic, fresh herbs, white wine & cream, pommes frites & warm bread
Provençal Seafood Stew
Fresh fish, prawns, mussels & calamari in a saffron, tomato & fennel broth, toasted bread & garlic rouille
Haddock Niçoise
(GF) Grilled haddock fillet, soft boiled egg, slow-roasted cherry tomatoes, new potatoes, green beans, capers & olives
Pâtisseries & Desserts
Chocolate Brownie
(VG, GF) Belgian chocolate sauce & vanilla ice cream
Tarte au Citron
(V) Honey crème fraîche with mango & orange purée
Salted Caramel Profiteroles
(V) Chocolate & peanut butter fudge
White Chocolate & Raspberry Crème Brûlée
(V) Lemon shortbread
Assiette de Fromage
Selection of cheeses, red onion confiture, apple, celery, warm bread & butter. Enough for one to indulge or two to share!
Sides
Pommes Frites
Lightly salted French fries
Garlic Bread
(V) Baked baguette & garlic butter
Marinated Olives
(VG) Mixed olives in garlic & herbs
House Salad
(VG) Our house salad with olives & heritage tomatoes
Seasonal Greens
(VG) Garlic & herb oil
Gratin Dauphinoise
(V) Thinly sliced potatoes in a rich garlic & herb cream
Fondant Potato
(V, GF) Slow-cooked in butter & thyme
Herb Mash
(V, GF) Creamy mashed potatoes with butter & fresh herbs
Sunday Roasts
Every Sunday from noon. Yorkshire pudding, roasties, braised red cabbage, seasonal vegetables, mash, stuffing & rich gravy.
Garlic & Thyme Chicken
Pork Belly & Crackling
Roast British Beef
Cashew, Squash & Sage Nut Roast
(VG)
Slow Roasted Lamb Shank
Kids’ Roasts
Sunday Menu – Plats Classiques
Le Mistral Burger
British beef, smoked or blue cheese, bacon, Dijon mayo, slow-roasted tomato, onion confiture & pommes frites. We’re proud to contribute £1 from every burger sold to support air ambulance services across the East Midlands.
Wildflower Honey & Lemon Chicken Salad
(GF) Grilled goat’s cheese, baby gem, toasted seeds, heritage tomatoes, cucumber, red onion & lemon dressing
Moules Marinière
Mussels in garlic, fresh herbs, white wine & cream, pommes frites & warm bread
Haddock Niçoise
(GF) Grilled haddock fillet, soft boiled egg, roasted cherry tomatoes, new potatoes, green beans, capers & olives
Boeuf Bourguignon
Tender beef, baby onions, smoked pancetta, glazed carrots, mushrooms, red wine jus with herb mash
Red Pesto & Pine Nut Gnocchi
(VG) Sun-dried & marinated heritage tomatoes, wilted spinach, basil & toasted pine nuts
Gourmet Plant-Based Burger
(VG) Plant-based burger, vegan cheese, aioli, slow-roasted tomato & pommes frites
Chicken & Chorizo Linguine
Pan-fried chicken & chorizo, white wine cream sauce, parmesan shavings & herbs
Steak & Ale Pie
Bone marrow gravy, seasonal vegetables & herb mash
Sunday Menu – Our Roasts
Every Sunday from noon. Yorkshire pudding, roasties, braised red cabbage, seasonal vegetables, mash, stuffing & rich gravy. Ask a member of our team for today’s choice.
Garlic & Thyme Chicken
Pork Belly & Crackling
Roast British Beef
Cashew, Squash & Sage Nut Roast
(VG)
Slow Roasted Lamb Shank
Kids’ Roasts
Sunday Sides
3 for £13
Creamy Cauliflower Cheese
(V)
Thyme & Sea Salt Roast Potatoes
(V)
Yorkshire Puddings & Gravy
Caramelised Shallot & Sausage Meat Stuffing
Pommes Frites
Garlic Bread
(V)
Gratin Dauphinoise
(V)
Creamy Mash Potatoes
(V)
Children’s Menu – Children’s Mains
9.50
Chicken & Chorizo Linguine
Pan-fried chicken in a chorizo cream sauce with parmesan
Fish Goujons & Chips
Battered sustainable fish, garden peas & chips
Mini Moules Marinière
Mussels in garlic & cream with fries & bread
Red Pesto & Pine Nut Gnocchi
(VG) Sun-dried & marinated tomatoes, spinach, basil & toasted pine nuts
Children’s Menu – Le Mistral Burgers
9.50
Gourmet Plant-Based Burger
(VG) Plant-based burger, vegan cheese, aioli, roasted tomato & pommes frites
Chicken & Bacon Burger
Roasted chicken, cheese, tomato, lettuce, garlic mayo & pommes frites
Cheeseburger
Beef burger, cheese, tomato, lettuce, garlic mayo & chips
Children’s Menu – Desserts
4.95
Salted Caramel Profiteroles
(V) Chocolate & peanut butter fudge
Double Chocolate Brownie
(VG, GF) Belgian chocolate sauce & vanilla ice cream
Kids’ Ice Cream
(V) Vanilla ice cream, chocolate & caramel sauce, shortbread crumb