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This venerable tapas restaurant in Clarendon Park offers hearty brunches at weekends and classy Spanish tapas by night. With beautiful Catalan styling, it’s a cool but intimate space to enjoy jamon serrano or dishes such as pork tenderloin in…
Casa Romana has served authentic, unpretentious Italian cuisine in Leicester since the 1980s. Prioritising simplicity, authenticity and high-quality ingredients, its traditional dishes consistently entice patrons to return for more, who love the…
A little slice of Paris in the heart of Leicester, Chloe Gourmet is the ‘nom de cuisine’ of Assia, who started baking for her French friends in Leicester. She was so successful it became her career. Her cafe offers a heavenly range of French…
Dom Restaurant offers a diverse range of world cuisines. Small plates come out when ready, and while the menu leans towards the Mediterranean, there are dishes with influences from Cuba, Mongolia, Thailand and China. Around 40 wines are available by…
Possibly the busiest of several Turkish charcoal grill restaurants on Narborough Road, often described as Britain’s most diverse street. Parking is not the easiest, but it’s worth a short walk to experience the sights and smells of grilled meats and…
If you’re seeking excellent fish and chips, swing by John Dory’s in Quorn or Loughborough. These modern takeaway chippies serve the freshest fish, including haddock, scallops, monkfish and scampi, plus fish curry, steamed samphire and battered…
After studying pizza-making at the Bivero Academy in Florence, brothers Aaron and Josh Martin opened this cosy little temple to pizza and beer. The pizza is neo-Neopolitan, with dough fermented for two days and typically topped with fine cheese,…
Founded by Italians in 2013, Peter’s mission is to “cure the injured name of pizza”. They use fine caputo flour to create fermented sourdough bases in the traditional Neapolitan style, topped with the best available produce from Italy and…
This small cafe in Clarendon Park specialises in the Pastel de Nata – the world-renowned Portuguese custard tart – the queen of Iberian pastries. It also serves Rabanadas (Portuguese French toast), Portugal-inspired toasties and excellent coffee.
Prana Cafe is a luxury coffee house and Italian restaurant offering nutritious and hearty meals.
Run by two Neapolitan brothers-in-law, this sophisticated Michelin Guide-listed Italian restaurant has a national reputation. Head chef Andrea Scarpati uses fine ingredients from Italy and the local area to create ambitious dishes such as grilled…
Sicilian Melo Percolla has spent nearly 30 years as head waiter and chef at some of the UK’s top restaurants and hotels. He eventually opened his own venue in the shape of this unassuming cafe just off the busy A46. In the week, pick from classic…
This cosy corner restaurant and bar offers a home-from-home for Leicester’s Eastern Europeans and anyone else who loves their food. Its primary focus is hearty, home-cooked food from Slovakia, with dishes from Czechia, Hungary and Poland, too. Think…
Opening in 2022 in the foodie hub of St Martin’s Square, The Frame quickly made a name for itself with its delicate pan-Mediterranean food. In a light, airy environment, you can find small plates at lunchtime, such as whipped feta with fresh herbs…
This popular rural deli combines a traditional farm shop featuring local artisan foods with Mediterranean olives, meats and exceptional Turkish pastries. Their honey-soaked baklava has a serious local reputation, as do the savouries such as borek –…