The best food I've had for some time. The menu isn't massive but because of this, Mesa makes all it's dishes very well, or at least the seven that we ordered on our viist. Service was prompt too, which seems to be the exception rather than the rule these days. I'll be going back there, for sure.P.S. The chips. Oh boy, the chips! I don't know what kind of wizardry is going on there but they really are on a totally different level. Apologies to the chef if it is insulting to be remembered for chips above all the more complicated dishes but it's your fault - you shouldn't make them so delicious.
Vicky He
The best steak I have ever had, love the sauce and just right for me medium rare and tender.
Madalina Man
Food was amazing as always, unfortunately the service was not up to the standards. No checks on food, Kitty didn’t seem to want to be there, neither did she have much to say about the food; the other ones were
clayton wildwoode
Sarah is a queen. Best service in nottingham. Food and wine recommendations were top tier, make sure you ask for this waitress when you come
n w
Food was fine but tiny portions for the price. Supposed to be shared according to the waiter but everything came as one solid portion. You have to awkwardly to cut things up into tiny portions before sharing. I recommend only sharing with a partner, as no fresh utensils are given to dish the food up. One of the deserts is just four pieces of below average tasting stale fudge. Honestly you could get a bag of asdas own brand and it would have been nicer. Wine was really nice. Carrots were undercooked. Beef dishes were tasty. Staff are friendly. Service was slow but it was busy. We had to wait a few minutes and then go over to a member of staff before staff acknowledged us waiting even though multiple members had made eye contact with us already. A simple we will be over in a minute would have been better.
David Drew
Superb small plates, packed with flavour and efficient service - a great place. If it’s on the menu…have the aubergine for certain!
Alexander Novitskiy
Really nice small plates, well presented and super tasty!
ARMD Coaching
Food was cooked incredibly well and the flavours were very different and creative!Overpriced compared to other tapas and small plate style restaurants in the city like Iberico and Bar Esca but really interesting food and flavours!
Jonathan Poxon
Excellent food and service. Decor is a personal choice, but don’t be put off!Vegetarian options: Such a wide choice and makes a pleasant change
Chiara Naccarati
£30 for a burrata, half aubergine and a desert. Limited choice of dishes, portions are tiny, taste is not
We were brought some vouchers to use at Mesa but this won't be our last visit. The restaurant is a small casual and relaxed place in hockley, nottingham. The food choices are based on seasonal and available produce and changes every few months. It's all freshly prepared and cooked on their in-house bbq/grill. The choices are small plates, so ordering 5-6 per couple. We thoroughly enjoyed every plate we had which was Octopus, Stonebass, Pork, carrots (not just any carrot, wow) and fries. The staff we really great too, friendly and knowledgeable about the food. Can't wait to try again.
Alice Hibbert
Eaten here countless times and the food is always amazing, everyone I bring to try it raves about it
Jennifer Turner
Best meal I've had in a long time!We were a group of 7, so we had 3 or 4 dishes each and could sample everything on the menu.Every dish was a delight, the flavours were superb and I loved the extra flavour of the open fire, which we were lucky enough to be able to see food being cooked on from our table at the back of the restaurant.Others in my party were raving about the duck, burger and the pork-which were delicious . But it was what Mesa do with vegetables that really wowed me:the hispi cabbage was so flavoursome; we were fighting over the tiny mushrooms that came with the fish; the aubergine was melt in the mouth perfection; the squash was beautifully warming and the carrots were divine layers of flavour.I'm honestly running out of superlatives for the food here, even the bread and the dip with the fries were memorable! We enjoyed the local craft beers too.The service was friendly, knowledgeable and attentive.It worked out at £34 a head including a drink each and service charge-excellent value for a restaurant of this quality.You know you've been for an excellent meal when you're all still arguing about which was the best dish the next day!
Phuong Le
Tried after a recommendation and was delighted with our choice.The octopus was so delicious we ordered a second one and this might be one of the most well-made burgers in Nottingham.Price appears a touch high, but the quality of the food justifies it. Cannot recommend enough.
Taylor Blower
Favourite restaurant in the city centre - amazing food everytime. We try to go everytime the menu changes
The best food I've had for some time. The menu isn't massive but because of this, Mesa makes all it's dishes very well, or at least the seven that we ordered on our viist. Service was prompt too, which seems to be the exception rather than the rule these days. I'll be going back there, for sure.P.S. The chips. Oh boy, the chips! I don't know what kind of wizardry is going on there but they really are on a totally different level. Apologies to the chef if it is insulting to be remembered for chips above all the more complicated dishes but it's your fault - you shouldn't make them so delicious.
The best steak I have ever had, love the sauce and just right for me medium rare and tender.
Food was amazing as always, unfortunately the service was not up to the standards. No checks on food, Kitty didn’t seem to want to be there, neither did she have much to say about the food; the other ones were
Sarah is a queen. Best service in nottingham. Food and wine recommendations were top tier, make sure you ask for this waitress when you come
Food was fine but tiny portions for the price. Supposed to be shared according to the waiter but everything came as one solid portion. You have to awkwardly to cut things up into tiny portions before sharing. I recommend only sharing with a partner, as no fresh utensils are given to dish the food up. One of the deserts is just four pieces of below average tasting stale fudge. Honestly you could get a bag of asdas own brand and it would have been nicer. Wine was really nice. Carrots were undercooked. Beef dishes were tasty. Staff are friendly. Service was slow but it was busy. We had to wait a few minutes and then go over to a member of staff before staff acknowledged us waiting even though multiple members had made eye contact with us already. A simple we will be over in a minute would have been better.
Superb small plates, packed with flavour and efficient service - a great place. If it’s on the menu…have the aubergine for certain!
Really nice small plates, well presented and super tasty!
Food was cooked incredibly well and the flavours were very different and creative!Overpriced compared to other tapas and small plate style restaurants in the city like Iberico and Bar Esca but really interesting food and flavours!
Excellent food and service. Decor is a personal choice, but don’t be put off!Vegetarian options: Such a wide choice and makes a pleasant change
£30 for a burrata, half aubergine and a desert. Limited choice of dishes, portions are tiny, taste is not
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We were brought some vouchers to use at Mesa but this won't be our last visit. The restaurant is a small casual and relaxed place in hockley, nottingham. The food choices are based on seasonal and available produce and changes every few months. It's all freshly prepared and cooked on their in-house bbq/grill. The choices are small plates, so ordering 5-6 per couple. We thoroughly enjoyed every plate we had which was Octopus, Stonebass, Pork, carrots (not just any carrot, wow) and fries. The staff we really great too, friendly and knowledgeable about the food. Can't wait to try again.
Eaten here countless times and the food is always amazing, everyone I bring to try it raves about it
Best meal I've had in a long time!We were a group of 7, so we had 3 or 4 dishes each and could sample everything on the menu.Every dish was a delight, the flavours were superb and I loved the extra flavour of the open fire, which we were lucky enough to be able to see food being cooked on from our table at the back of the restaurant.Others in my party were raving about the duck, burger and the pork-which were delicious . But it was what Mesa do with vegetables that really wowed me:the hispi cabbage was so flavoursome; we were fighting over the tiny mushrooms that came with the fish; the aubergine was melt in the mouth perfection; the squash was beautifully warming and the carrots were divine layers of flavour.I'm honestly running out of superlatives for the food here, even the bread and the dip with the fries were memorable! We enjoyed the local craft beers too.The service was friendly, knowledgeable and attentive.It worked out at £34 a head including a drink each and service charge-excellent value for a restaurant of this quality.You know you've been for an excellent meal when you're all still arguing about which was the best dish the next day!
Tried after a recommendation and was delighted with our choice.The octopus was so delicious we ordered a second one and this might be one of the most well-made burgers in Nottingham.Price appears a touch high, but the quality of the food justifies it. Cannot recommend enough.
Favourite restaurant in the city centre - amazing food everytime. We try to go everytime the menu changes