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Cafe Bleu

14 Castlegate, Newark, NG24 1BG

Hard by the walls of Newark Castle where King John breathed his last is this brilliant contribution towards the life of Newark. The setting is Bohemian smart with large colourful canvasses to catch the eye and most nights an informal programme of music from a wide range.

Cuisine(s): European, Modern

Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £26.00, Dinner: £37.00

Caunton Beck

Main Street, Caunton Village, Caunton, Newark, NG23 6AB

With a quiet countryside setting and a deft makeover, Caunton Beck is a celebration of modern European and Pacific Rim cuisine in an area where one could anticipate customary pub food. They are open all day so you could pop in for a drink at the bar, head to the restaurant for a relaxed meal or catch a glimpse of the sun at the terrace.

Cuisine(s): Modern European, Pacific Rim

Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £36.00, Dinner: £36.00

Farndon Boathouse

The Riverside, Farndon, Newark, NG24 3SX

Formerly known as The New Ferry, The Farndon Boathouse is now an attractive, recently refurbished dining destination, welcoming customers from a building that sits beautifully on the banks of the River Trent.

Cuisine(s): Modern, Gastropub, British

Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £22.00, Dinner: £29.00

Pizza Express - Newark

Town Wharf, Newark, NG24 1EU

Pizza Express remains a hugely popular bedrock of casual eating. Its popularity is testimony to the fact that across the country, they have restaurants where you will always be guaranteed a good nosh, with children's tastes being well catered for.

Cuisine(s): Pizza & Pasta

Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £15.00, Dinner: £21.00

The Redhouse Restaurant

The Redhouse Hotel, Main Street, Kelham, Newark, NG23 5QP

The Redhouse is situated in the historic village of Kelham, amidst nine acres of landscaped grounds; a beautiful blend of historic grandeur and modern design. Morning coffee, afternoon tea and light lunches are available either in the comfort of the hall or on the terrace that overlooks the gardens.

Cuisine(s): Modern British

Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £20.00, Dinner: £35.00

Rushton's

41 Stodman Street, Newark, NG24 1AW

Rushton's, Newark's well known delicatessen now has an exciting little bistro attached to it. Situated 'next door' to the existing family-run enterprise, the new bistro serves food directly from Rushton's counters and kitchens.

Cuisine(s): Bistro, Modern British, Gourmet

Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £20.00, Dinner: £25.00

The Willow Tree

Front Street, Barnby in the Willows, Newark, NG24 2SA

The Willow Tree is the only pub in the small village of Barnby-in-the-Willows, and has been around since the 1870s; ales were probably brewed on site and sold long before that. The nostalgic effect still remains and now it's heartening to see people engaged in a friendly banter over freshly prepared food, cask-conditioned ales and chilled draught beers.

Cuisine(s): English, Modern British, Pub

Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £25.00

Zizzi

The Ossington, Castle Gate, Beast Market Hill, Newark, NG24 1BH

It is not an easy task to maintain impeccable standards and uniformity of taste across a chain of over two hundred outlets, yet that is just the distinction that the ASK group has achieved. Their restaurants, with the brand names of ASK and Zizzi, serve authentic Italian food at reasonable prices, in a warm and friendly ambience.

Cuisine(s): Pizza & Pasta

Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £20.00