Piccolo

The areas of Arnold, Hucknall and Long Eaton are home to three of the finest Italian restaurants in the county. Piccolo restaurants serve only the very best ingredients, sculpted into menus of traditionally rustic dishes complemented by contemporary creations from modern Italy.

These restaurants radiate style, with sleek furnishings in contrasting fuchsia and black, and the open kitchens allow you to watch the chefs at work as they create pasta, pizza, risotto, fish and meat dishes with flair. The menu covers all your favourites, as well as introducing you to some dishes that you might not have come across before. Start your meal with classic cozze alla panna and enjoy juicy mussels bathed in white wine, lemon, parsley and cream, or, if you don't fancy seafood, indulge in mushrooms with paté and breadcrumbs, served with creamy garlic mayo. Main courses of agnello Romana - lamb cutlets with white wine, garlic and rosemary sauce - and red snapper with mushrooms, brandy, prawns, tarragon and a cream sauce are robust and delicious.

So, next time you're in Arnold, Hucknall or Long Eaton pop in for a dose of Italian hospitality with a menu that charms the palate and won't break the bank.