Opium situated in the fashionable Lace Market brings a unique Chinese dining experience to Nottingham which rivals the best in the country. This exquisite venue combines a breathtaking interior with food and drinks of the highest quality. Opium's cuisine is truly remarkable and Nottingham diners are lucky to have such a standard of Chinese cooking in their area. All three floors of the listed building that Opium occupies offer finely-tuned individuality, while maintaining an over-arching air of quality. The ground floor bar serves stylish cocktails and world beers, furnished with beautiful silks in traditional Chinese fashion and Opium style beds reminiscent of the old Shanghai parlours, while the dining area itself is very sleek and simple colonial style. The top floor Zen lounge overlooks the restaurant, providing the perfect place to relax after a delicious meal. The friendly staff ensures that no detail is overlooked in creating a perfect dining experience. Opium is the perfect venue for an intimate meal, corporate occasion or wedding.
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The first floor dining area and lounge is entered via a sweeping staircase and high glass walls and is simply furnished with chandeliers and Chinese lanterns.
The menu offers an exquisite selection of imaginative and original interpretations of traditional Cantonese cuisine, and should it prove too difficult to choose between the uniformly excellent dishes there is the option of a set meal for a number of guests or simply platters to share. Whichever meal the customer decides upon, they will surely be impressed by the delicate combination of incredible flavours and spices that comprise each sauce and seasoning. Intricate detailing and loving preparation are evident in the beautiful presentation of the food, fashioned to a standard that surely is rarely found outside of Southeast Asia.
The wine list and menu cannot fail to impress even the most discerning customer. Dozens of intelligently selected wines from around the world are offered, catering for all tastes and preferences, whether a layman or connoisseur.
The restaurant also boasts two private dining rooms (Jade Room up to 18 persons and The Mandarin Room up to 15 persons) for those special celebrations.
The top floor zen style lounge overlooks the restaurant, providing the perfect place to relax after enjoying a delicious meal.
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