Delilah is an independent fine food and wine merchant situated on Nottingham's Middle Pavement, between the fashionable Bridlesmith Gate and the restaurants, pubs and clubs of the Lace Market. The store was born on 12th July 2005 and has quickly become a real Mecca for both long-standing and budding foodies. The combination of a delicatessen (bursting at the seams with over 200 cheeses, 50 salamis and meats and 1000's of treats and store cupboard items, an exclusive wine selection) with a tapas-style food bar won Delilah the accolade of 'Best Café/Deli' at the 2006 Nottingham Restaurant Awards and 'Best New Café' in the Midlands and Wales region (Theme Awards) - not bad for our first year!
We do go back to the deli often for lunch - the food is varied and of a high standard. There is a tendency to bung a load of salad on any sandwich even if it is not asked for, they are happy to re-make the sandwich though! Tend to buy deli items elsewhere as some items are a tad overpriced. Doing well though and well worth a visit.
This is a fabulous deli, with a really great atmosphere. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about their products. The cheese counter is wonderful, with a very wide range of cheeses from around the world. I'd like to see them stock a few more British cheeses, such as smoked Cumberland, but otherwise it's pretty near perfect. I also love the range of oils and vinegars, plus you can taste each of them before deciding which to buy. The meat selection is being gradually expanded and you can buy wonderful items that aren't readily available elsewhere in Nottingham. I'm rather hoping they'll start stocking the Curry Company sauces too. Okay, so curry sauce isn't quite in keeping with Delilah's general stock, but a girl can surely hope.
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ahagues (01.08.08)
