Mollis
City Centre, Nottingham
Restaurant in Nottingham, United Kingdom
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Mollis works for a Nottingham dinner when the group is comfortable with a more exploratory choice and does not need a heavily signposted cuisine or price tier in advance. For clearer expectations, cross-shop alchemilla for Modern European ££££ dining or Harts for a safer local fallback.
About Mollis
Mollis is a Nottingham restaurant. It is closed Monday, Tuesday, Sunday; opens Wednesday to Friday from 5–9 PM; and opens Saturday from 12–9:30 PM. Dress code is casual. For menu, price, accessibility, dietary details, contact the restaurant directly before committing.
A Nottingham pick for explorers, not checklist diners
The appeal is the decision profile. Mollis may suit a diner who wants a Nottingham restaurant choice without needing every detail fixed in advance, but it is less useful for anyone who needs a clearly defined cuisine, price band, chef, award history, or formal occasion format before booking.
That does not make it a weak choice. It just changes who should go. A pair or small group comfortable asking questions in advance may find it easier to plan than a larger party managing budgets, dietary needs, different appetites. Choose it only if the hours and casual dress code fit the occasion, contact the restaurant directly for anything more specific.
Where the decision gets easier
If you want to compare Mollis with other named options, alchemilla, Harts, Little Brickhouse, Piccalilli, Kottaram Restaurant are natural places to check alongside it. Mollis is the one to consider when the opening pattern works for your plans and you are comfortable checking the remaining details directly.
Use Pearl's Nottingham restaurants guide to sense-check the wider city shortlist before committing. For a broader trip plan, keep the Mollis basics simple: Nottingham location, casual dress, service hours from Wednesday to Saturday only.
Planning details
- Location
- 198 Derby Rd, Nottingham NG7 1NQ, United Kingdom
- Website
- mollis.uk
- Phone
- +441158077670
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Mollis sits on Derby Road among residential streets and independent businesses, and it reads as a neighbourhood spot rather than a trophy dining address. The writing emphasizes a quieter, more relaxed temperament — a place that serves a local catchment first and eschews theatrical presentation. That gives it an understated, local charm: less about spectacle and more about approachable, well-executed cooking in a context that feels grounded in the street and community it serves. Expect the energy of a lively city restaurant softened by a residential streetscape and a lower ambient noise level.
Best For
Mollis is best for people seeking a low‑fuss, neighbourhood meal rather than a destination tasting experience. The description frames it as a local anchor on Derby Road, serving nearby residents and visitors who prefer a relaxed evening out. It suits casual meetups after work or informal hangouts where the focus is on straightforward, well-made dishes rather than theatre. If you value a quieter table and a spot that feels embedded in the surrounding streetscape, Mollis fits that bill — a community‑centric restaurant tuned to local rhythms.
Ordering Tips
The venue’s signature dishes point the way to what to order: the shio koji fried chicken, the katsu sandwich and the gochujang buffalo are highlighted as standouts. Prioritize those plates to get a clear sense of the kitchen’s flavour profile and approach. Given the neighbourhood, casual menu focus, and those specific signatures, expect bold, savoury fried‑and‑sandwich offerings rather than elaborate tasting sequences; choosing one of the named items is the simplest way to sample what Mollis is known for.
Venue details
Ambiance
Graffiti-splattered walls, dark interiors, and a blaring hip-hop soundtrack create a hip, energetic atmosphere.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- shio koji fried chicken
- katsu sandwich
- gochujang buffalo
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to look if Mollis is not the right fit
Try alchemilla when the dinner needs a clearer Modern European, Modern British frame and a known ££££ spend. Choose Harts if the group wants a safer Nottingham option with less uncertainty around the experience.
Restaurant context
How Mollis compares in Nottingham
Choose Mollis if the brief is discovery and the group is comfortable with fewer published cues. alchemilla is the clearer splurge: Modern European, Modern British, ££££, so it gives diners a firmer sense of format and spend before booking. Mollis is less defined, which can be appealing for flexible diners and less useful for budget-led groups.
Harts is the safer Nottingham cross-shop when the occasion needs a more established-feeling choice. Little Brickhouse and Piccalilli are better alternatives when the decision is about a relaxed local meal rather than a higher-commitment booking. Kottaram Restaurant makes more sense when the group wants a clearer cuisine direction.
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Compare Mollis
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mollis | Nottingham | ; | ; | No published awards |
| alchemilla | Nottingham | Modern European, Modern British | ££££ | SquareMeal UK Top 100 Restaurants 2026 · #272026 Harden's Top 100 UK Restaurants · #602026 AA 4-Rosette RestaurantsMichelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #398The Good Food Guide 20252025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #348 |
| Little Brickhouse | Nottingham | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Harts | Nottingham | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Kottaram Restaurant | Nottingham | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Piccalilli | Nottingham | ; | ; | 2025 Good Food Guide 100 Best Local Restaurants · 2026Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262026 Michelin Plate |
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How Mollis Nottingham compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Mollis?
For named comparisons, check alchemilla, Little Brickhouse, Piccalilli, Harts, Kottaram Restaurant alongside Mollis. The best choice depends on the date, availability, each restaurant's practical details.
Is Mollis good for a special occasion?
It may work if the basics suit your plan: Mollis is in Nottingham, has a casual dress code, opens Wednesday to Friday from 5–9 PM and Saturday from 12–9:30 PM. For any occasion-specific needs, confirm the menu, price, booking terms, dietary support directly before deciding.
Does Mollis handle dietary restrictions?
Ask Mollis directly about dietary restrictions before booking. That is especially important because the restaurant is closed Monday, Tuesday, Sunday, leaving fewer open days for follow-up or changes.
How far ahead should I book Mollis?
If your date is fixed, contact Mollis directly and remember that the opening days are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday only.
Is lunch or dinner better at Mollis?
Mollis opens Wednesday to Friday from 5–9 PM and Saturday from 12–9:30 PM. Choose based on the time that fits your plans and confirm details directly with the restaurant.
