Italian Restaurant in Calverton: Merchant of Venice at Patchings
By Vantom Village · Updated
Merchant of Venice at Patchings Art Centre, Calverton, is open Tuesday to Sunday from 8am to 10pm. It is closed on Mondays and on 25 December. Free parking is available on site, and you can book a table online or by calling 0115 965 3479.
An Italian restaurant and café in the countryside
Merchant of Venice at Patchings is a peaceful Italian restaurant and coffee house inside Patchings Art Centre, about 20 minutes from Nottingham city centre. It serves freshly prepared Italian dishes in a warm, timber-beamed room.
Breakfast, lunch, coffee and dinner
- Open from 8am for breakfast and coffee
- Lunch and dinner throughout the day until 10pm
- Handmade pasta, pizzas, desserts and artisan coffee
- Vegetarian options available
Booking, parking and opening hours
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 8am–10pm; closed Mondays and 25 December. Book a table online using the Book a Table button, or call 0115 965 3479. Free on-premise parking is available.
Special evenings
Look out for the wine tasting evening (Wednesday 11 November 2026, 7pm, £25 per person) and the Christmas Party Nights on 21 November and 5 December. Merchant of Venice also caters for celebrations at The Fairmont.
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Frequently asked questions
What time does Merchant of Venice open in Calverton?
It opens at 8am, Tuesday to Sunday, and closes at 10pm. It is closed on Mondays and 25 December.
Is there parking?
Yes, free on-premise parking is available for guests.
Does it serve breakfast?
Yes – the restaurant opens at 8am and serves breakfast, lunch, coffee and dinner.
Are there vegetarian options?
Yes, vegetarian options are available.
Plan your visit
Address: Patchings Art Centre, Oxton Road, Calverton, Nottingham, NG14 6NU
Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 8:30am – 4:30pm (temporary times)
Phone: 0115 965 3479
Getting here: By rail, Lowdham station (Nottingham–Lincoln line) is a few miles from the village; onward travel is by taxi or local bus. Please check current train, bus and taxi options before you travel.