Nice resturants in Leicestershire...
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Morning all, I don't really want this in food and drink as its a fast moving forum and will disappear, so I'm calling on local knowledge for suggestions!
Me and the Mrs like to eat out, nothing fancy just honest pub food at our local etc.
I'm not a fan of chain pubs and restaurants so we prefer to find small quality places to eat.
What I'm after is somewhere a bit different to eat from the usual - the type of food ethnic, seafood etc is not important as we enjoy most dishes and are always willing to try something different.
So can you guys put forward some suggestions for "somewhere special" i.e Birthdays, anniversaries etc to eat
Also some places less formal for say a casual evening meal.
We enjoy going to the Joiners Arms in Bruntingthorpe, The Bewicke Arms in Hallaton, and several others if that helps?
Me and the Mrs like to eat out, nothing fancy just honest pub food at our local etc.
I'm not a fan of chain pubs and restaurants so we prefer to find small quality places to eat.
What I'm after is somewhere a bit different to eat from the usual - the type of food ethnic, seafood etc is not important as we enjoy most dishes and are always willing to try something different.
So can you guys put forward some suggestions for "somewhere special" i.e Birthdays, anniversaries etc to eat
Also some places less formal for say a casual evening meal.
We enjoy going to the Joiners Arms in Bruntingthorpe, The Bewicke Arms in Hallaton, and several others if that helps?
Sea food - Barnicles, in Hinkley. Lovely restaurant just off the first junction on the m69 heading out of Leicester.
Indian food -
Spice of India, syston (very 'restauranty' indian food).
Martin Inn, Martin Street, Leicester - more home style indian food.
Curry Fever, Belgrave Road, Leicester - some of the best indian food available in leicester - quite pricey for indian though.
Italian - Signor Panza, London Road, Leicester. Lovely cosy place. Very friendly staff.
Greek - Mangal, Syston. Lovely cosy place with an open BBQ with great grilled food etc.
Pub food, I know you said you don't like chain pub food, but the Observatory (a Beefeater pub) near the meridian cinema complex, has very good food in the restaurant.
Hope that helps!
Indian food -
Spice of India, syston (very 'restauranty' indian food).
Martin Inn, Martin Street, Leicester - more home style indian food.
Curry Fever, Belgrave Road, Leicester - some of the best indian food available in leicester - quite pricey for indian though.
Italian - Signor Panza, London Road, Leicester. Lovely cosy place. Very friendly staff.
Greek - Mangal, Syston. Lovely cosy place with an open BBQ with great grilled food etc.
Pub food, I know you said you don't like chain pub food, but the Observatory (a Beefeater pub) near the meridian cinema complex, has very good food in the restaurant.
Hope that helps!
Pub food Neville Arms Medborne, Oadby Grange ( Chain though), The Yews Great Glen.
Italian Firenze in Kibworth
Chinese - Yum Sing at the end of Oadby Parade
Thai - White Orchid Market Harborough
Bistro - Ascough's in Market Harborough
Indian - Paprika Melton Road.
Making me hungry!!!!!
Italian Firenze in Kibworth
Chinese - Yum Sing at the end of Oadby Parade
Thai - White Orchid Market Harborough
Bistro - Ascough's in Market Harborough
Indian - Paprika Melton Road.
Making me hungry!!!!!
Dangler said:
Indian - Paprika Melton Road.
Easily one of the worst indian restaurants in the area! Probably doesn't help that I've known people who work there who have confirmed that food is rarely freshly prepared, and often microwaved!There's a new italian restaurant in Syston opposite Mangal, I can't remember the name but I've heard good things about it.... will be trying it out soon
Royal Chineese Chequers in Quorn
Cedars on Churchgate is good. It's Lebanese cuisine so something slightly different.
The Red Lion at Stathern is worth a visit.
The Wheatsheaf Inn at Woodhouse Eaves serves decent food.
Pacos, The Bell Inn, Monks Kirby. Just outside Leicestershire but the best Spanish restaurant I have been to. Very much a special occasion restaurant as it is on the pricey side.
Cedars on Churchgate is good. It's Lebanese cuisine so something slightly different.
The Red Lion at Stathern is worth a visit.
The Wheatsheaf Inn at Woodhouse Eaves serves decent food.
Pacos, The Bell Inn, Monks Kirby. Just outside Leicestershire but the best Spanish restaurant I have been to. Very much a special occasion restaurant as it is on the pricey side.
Dangler said:
Pub food Neville Arms Medborne,
Chinese - Yum Sing at the end of Oadby Parade,
Making me hungry!!!!!
Thanks for all the suggestions!- Thats nearby so worth a look,
- Been several times, enjoyed the food,
- Keep meaning to go every time I drive by as I've heard its good,
- If its as good as its sister resturant Bobolli in Kibworth Harcourt then its worth a visit,
Chinese - Yum Sing at the end of Oadby Parade,
- Again local so I'll give it a shot!
- If thats the one by the old fire station I've been there too, it was excellent!
- I Should really remember this one I know a guy who owns a share of it, however I've never eaten there!
- Another Indian to add to the list!
Making me hungry!!!!!
Edited by Dab of oppo on Saturday 2nd October 19:01
plasticpig said:
vinnie83 said:
Quick one - if I really wanted to impress, where would you recommend taking a date for a meal? Not just good food, but also an impressive venue...?
Shimla Pinks is quite impressive. The food was only OKish last time I went though.For a pub (if you can find it 
) The Brookside at Barkby. Excellent beer, all food is only cooked by the owner, all fresh. Wide range on the menu (very wide for one chef) good portions and is £7.95.
Located down a single track lane, no through traffic and by the side of a brook. A hidden gem.
) The Brookside at Barkby. Excellent beer, all food is only cooked by the owner, all fresh. Wide range on the menu (very wide for one chef) good portions and is £7.95.Located down a single track lane, no through traffic and by the side of a brook. A hidden gem.
550Hep said:
vinnie83 said:
Quick one - if I really wanted to impress, where would you recommend taking a date for a meal? Not just good food, but also an impressive venue...?
San Carlo in Leicester is nice... Very "Trendy!"... More like this... www.primahotels.co.uk/quorn/dining-en.html
or this.... www.the-grey-lady.co.uk which has or did have menus for the ladies without prices in them as they never pay!
Edited by Promised Land on Sunday 10th October 21:05
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