Fans of a popular Nottingham restaurant have posted their well wishes following the "tragic" announcement that it is to close. Nottinghamshire Live readers have been speaking out following the news that one the city's most popular restaurants was set to close.
Petit Paris, based in Kings Walk, will cease trading after nearly 30 years, as one boss cited "the ripple effects of coronavirus and the cost of living" as a factor in their "heartbreaking" decision."
Petit Paris' sister venue, the Paris Bar and Restaurant on High Pavement, remains open and customers of the former have been urged to pay a visit. The menus at both restaurants were overseen by James Crossman, whose 22-year kitchen career included a stint under Gordon Ramsay at Claridges, where he was part of a team that gained a Michelin star in 2002.
Petit Paris was one of Nottingham's best rated restaurants on TripAdvisor, whilst the Paris Bar and Restaurant was awarded a coveted AA rosette last year. Fans of the restaurant took to Facebook following the sad news, with one person writing that the loss of the restaurant, which offered up French classics to its diners including beef bourguignon and confit duck leg, was "a loss to the city."
Commenting on Nottinghamshire Live's Facebook page, Prakash Kachhala wrote: "Terrible news - a fantastic restaurant with super food and value!" Vicky Arnall said: "Such a shame and one of the best restaurants I've had the pleasure to have visited over the years with family and friends.
"Good luck and health to all of you for the future. Xxxx" Maggie Swanwick noted: "Such sad news .. so love this wonderful quirky & quality excellent food, always great value for money menu & wonderful service from the staff, nothing was any trouble.
Ensuring you always made it to the theatre in time.. Such a loss to the city of Nottingham. Been going there since they started.. fondest memories."
Tracey Coutts-Smith wrote: "This is such sad news. One of my go to places in town. Lovely staff and always wonderful food. Such a loss." Carol Pricthard posted: "Tragic. Such an important place in Nottingham. Have had many meals and take away brie or rillette baguettes from there."
The restaurant is one of several Nottingham eateries and bars that have closed in recent years, with Nottinghamshire Live recently reporting on the number of empty venues now standing in the city.
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