The 30 Best Restaurant in Leicester

“Edited: up from 3 to 5 stars! After the first visit, we’ve been back several times (and there will be more in the future for sure) and every single time, we are impressed, satisfied and happy with the food. We diversify the dishes: noodles, BBQ meat, rice dishes. Everything is huge and tasty. ————————— Previous comment: We had dim sum as dinner there. The quality differs immensely from dish to dish. The turnip cake was fantastic, seriously! And it arrived first so we expected that the following dishes would be the same, but sadly they weren’t. I think the steamed dishes were ok, but the deep fried dumplings were too small. The worst was the rib. It took so long to arrive that we had to ask if they forgot it. When it arrived, we knew immediately that it was frozen and thawed. It smelled bad too. Don’t order this one.”

“Lovely setting, sitting outside in the warm sun overlooking the water. A nice and easy relaxed atmosphere. Had to wait a while for my coffee to arrive, but otherwise highly recommend a visit.”

“Been coming here for over 10 years. Never had one bad meal from these guys, always happy with the food, polite friendly staff too.”

“Amazing food, eat it regularly, tikka masala paneer is top tier and I’d highly recommend. Lambs always tender and the naan’s are pillowy fresh and great every time!”

“Service was amazing, always checking that the food is ok, very clean and tidy. Happy to accommodate wheelchairs too. Will definitely be going again.”

“Stayed here a couple years ago and everytime I'm coming past the area I stop by either for some food or a massage. My stay was exceptional and the massages are always delivered with great quality. I'm pretty sure there is some magic in the cooks hands as the food is unreal. Will be passing by later today after what's seems like forever and for sure will stop off for something. Almost like a luxurious service station for me”

“I enjoy eating out and look for good quality food at reasonable prices. Bella italia offers nice quality food and under the three course price it is value for money. I love the mushroom starter and it has professional, friendly staff which make a nice relaxing atmosphere. I do enjoy going here and would recommend.”

“Went for lunch after Christmas shopping with my best friend. Ordered food and drinks, my favourite chicken quesadilla, sautéed king prawns and sweet potato fries, warm chocolate brownie with ice cream for dessert. 2 lovely guys served us. Service is always good, food is always great, love coming to Las Iguanas.”

“Great local chinese takeaway. Well priced and served hot. Flavourful and cooked fresh Has become a weekly treat ordering from here”

“A Place That Feels Like Home – 6+ Years of Great Experiences I've been visiting Prince Shisha Garden for over 6 years now, and in that time, it’s become one of my favourite places in Loughborough. From day one, the warm and welcoming atmosphere stood out — and over the years, that feeling has only grown stronger. The quality of service is consistently excellent. The staff are friendly, attentive, and always make you feel like a valued guest. It’s not just about the food or the shisha — it’s about the people behind it. I’ve been lucky enough to build real friendships with the owners and the team, and that’s something truly special. The food is always fresh and flavourful, and the shisha is among the best you’ll find — smooth, well-prepared, and with a great selection of flavours. Whether you're visiting for a relaxed evening or a catch-up with friends, the atmosphere is always spot on. Prince isn’t just a restaurant or a shisha lounge — it’s a place where great memories are made. I genuinely can’t recommend it enough to anyone in Loughborough or passing through.”

“Priyesh and Kat were very helpful and accommodating. Great assets to Hollywood bowl. Looking forward to attending and being in their company again. Thanks for the great experience! ”

“Loved our stay at this hotel. I was in room 705 which was impeccably clean and well presented. The breakfast service was amazing. Such a huge choice from pancakes, fruit, bread, cakes, cereal to a full English. We were served by Francisco who was simply amazing. He looked after our table of 7 with such care, especially my elderly mum. I dont have much to say apart from it was wonderful! Thank you all!”

“The staff we meet on our stayed really made this visit, we stayed on a Sunday night. Hotel grounds were tidy and clean. Receptionist was very friendly and welcoming along with all the staff we saw on our visit. Hotel and rooms do have quite a few stains on furniture and floor, however maybe hard to remove without a vac, so this is completely understandable but the room was clean as I could ask and clean bedding and mattresses covers. Sadly didn't sleep much and woke every hour but this is due to generally not sleeping well in other places. Rooms were very quiet and had air-conditioning so definitely recommend for a good night sleep. Food was very good and a lot of choice and kids eat free when we stayed. Highly recommend.”

“Can't recommend it highly enough. Took my 90 year old grandparents here for lunch to celebrate my grandma's birthday and the staff and food were amazing. The food was delicious, high quality, there were plenty of veggie options, gluten free etc, and it was clearly cooked well and by someone who cares what they're doing. I didn't get the name of the man working in the restaurant but he was so great with my grandparents and they were able to modify the menu to suit my grandma's needs so a huge thanks to all the staff today. We all absolutely loved everything about our experience and we're super impressed. Oh and the birthday dessert for my grandma was a really lovely surprise!”

“The room is clean and comfortable. The outstanding part about this hotel is the staff and service. Their passion to be in the hospitality profession can be felt. They want us to feel welcomed and valued. Kate and the front office values our return to the hotel. We appreciate the effort and welcome gifts. Lenka at the executive lounge made every morning a good start. Didn’t get to know the name of the incredibly tall gentleman who came to refresh our room in the evening and to fix the lobby light. He made sure everything was in order. The leadership at this hotel is making all the right ticks.”

“We enjoyed a two-night stay, which was a great experience. The on-site restaurant and bar are superb, and the staff is welcoming and very helpful. The hotel's location is convenient, within walking distance to several nice restaurant and entertainment options for kids. Our room was spacious and very clean.”

“Last night we attended a cocktail masterclass and wanted to say thank you to our host Jay for making it so much fun , he made sure the birthday ladies celebrated in style.”

“Good room to hire for functions friendly staff”

“If you have yet to visit browns lane in Loughborough I personally advise you do. Lewis the new owner is a very charismatic man, runs his resturant with a very personal and professional approach, our waitress was mya she was very friendly and knowledgeable the food was incredible and served very quickly, starter we had spicy King prawns, mains was steak med rare and belly pork, desert was raspberry compot and chocolate fudge dome, the starter was fresh light and very delicious not overly spicy, the steak was cooked to perfection and the chips are a game changer, the belly pork I have never in my life had such an explosion of flavour from the melt in the mouth meat and the roasted veg was lovely, both deserts where fantastic the chocolate dome melted away as Lewis poured the toffee over the top (sorry no pictures of this) the compot was lovely and fluffy and the home made short bread was just perfection, the house merlo was beautiful ended up having 3 glasses and although there is no cocktail menu yet they did provide cocktails on request and both we tried where brilliant, a must visit if you like alle cart food.”

“I have coeliac disease; these guys were so helpful and kind, made my food completely seperate; told me their cooking practices and prepared everything in a seperate place. I was terrified having had bad experiences from places before. Nope not from these. Fantastic and really helpful and kind about my questions too”

“Very nice restaurant in Leicester town, with seating inside and outside. The service was fast and our waiter was very friendly and polite. One nice thing about this restaurant is you can customise your own pizza, and although there are one or two vegetarian options, it gives you more choice to add plant based meat too. The pizzas were large and tasted nice, they're not amazing but for the price, service and size, they're very nice and I have no complaints. There is a bar and they serve cocktails and mocktails.”

“I only came here to bare witnesses to the nostalgic value this iconic venue beholds. After spending around £75 great British pound sterling every pound enabled the childhood memories. You ask why spend so much money in a such decrepit place? Honestly the atmosphere was utterly ghastly, however fitted right into the October Halloween vibe. Nethertheless the answer to my question… nostalgia. I couldn’t have asked for more. It’s a Pizza Hut so expect the occasional sweat corn in the carrot, ice cream factory running out cream and making an obnoxious humping sound but this is utterly trivial. To conclude the matter I would struggle rating it anything other than 5 stars. This establishment is all you could want and brings tears to the eyes when one goes here to celebrate one’s birthday. Stay strong Pizza Hut may my blessings stop another tragic demise of the inner child. ❤️ (seriously the price is a tad high)”

“What a delightful little place with service from a sweet lady who even showed my 6year old how to use chopsticks. The freshest prawns iv ever tasted in my life, flavours on point. 10/10 experience, next time I'm bringing the whole family. They are super helpful in adapting dishes to personal preference. This place won't disappoint”

“food foods to eat in and takeaway with great service.”

“Excellent food. Excellent service which is hard to come by nowadays so is a plus.”

“Excellent food, excellent portions and warm service. A great experience and we look forward to coming again! Thank you!”

“A lovely restaurant. Excellent food and the staff were brilliant. Dishes we ordered were tasty and cooked to perfection. A really memorable experience and we will be going back regularly.”

“Excellent Authentic Indian restaurant. Traditional style of cooking with quality service. Grilled food here is also done superbly. Curry dishes are light and were made hot accordingly to requests. Easy to miss given its locale and size but absolutely one to experience if you get the chance.”

“We had an absolutely amazing experience at this venue! The food was excellent — fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The atmosphere was just perfect, with a warm and inviting vibe that made the whole evening special. The customer service was outstanding from start to finish. A special shoutout to Nirav, who was an exceptional host. He went above and beyond to make sure we were well taken care of, and his attention to detail really made our visit memorable. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for great food, a fantastic ambiance, and top-notch service!”

“Ladies, fellas, everyone... get down here and check out the amazing live Indian music, particularly on a Saturday night! Never experienced anything like it before and I've been to a fair few indian pub nights including many visits here. We had some food before in the pub area and then went down to the restaurant side to enjoy some great music and everyone was dancing their socks off!! Good old Leicester huh... Great food, great local! Only downsides are maybe the loos and they never have any "crispy bhajiya" in!! Sort it out!”