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Leicester Retains England Curry Capital Title - with 73% of the vote!
The FIFA World Cup 2026 might be coming home, but the crown for the best curry capital remains firmly planted here in Leicester the home of curry lovers. England, let's go! As you watch the next game, have your beers ready and order in a curry. Leicester has been confirmed as England’s Curry Capital for the next two years! The city was successful in its bid to retain the title of England Curry Capital and was confirmed as the winner in a special presentation ceremony at the
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Jun 18


Mirch Masala to celebrate its 30th year here in Leicester
Mirch Masala celebrates its 30th year here in Leicester. On the evening of June 17th, Leicester Media was invited to commemorate Masala's 30th anniversary. The special celebration featured music, VIPs, friends and family, and, naturally, exquisite Indian cuisine. Guests were treated to drinks and canapés, along with a variety of vegetarian main courses served outdoors. Each dish was expertly cooked and presented, with perfectly balanced flavors that left you craving more. The

Russell Thorpe
Jun 17


The Thai Classic review Highcross Street Leicester
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We dined at Thai Classic (Leicester) restaurant on Sunday evening. We enjoyed freshly cooked Thai delights served in a comfortable environment and were looked after by the friendly, attentive staff. With modern and contemporary Thai decor, the restaurant was welcoming. The restaurant is situated near the busy Highcross Shopping Centre. Our starters and mains were selected from an extensive Thai menu. Photographs are included in the menu to help customer selection.

Russell Thorpe
May 31


Mirch Masala celebrates 30 years as Leicester's pioneer of world street food
Mirch Masala, one of Leicester’s longest running restaurants, is proud to announce its 30th anniversary this year. Founded in 1996 as Leicester’s first “world street food” restaurant, the family-run eatery has spent three decades serving pure vegetarian cuisine from around the globe – all with an authentic Indian twist. From spicy biriyanis to Italian-style pizzas topped with paneer, every dish at Mirch Masala offers an exciting fusion of flavours, reflecting the restaurant’s
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May 29


The Little Club - Food review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Little Club - Food review After reading many positive reviews and hearing comments from various people, we decided to visit The Little Club at 21 Anstey Lane in Leicester. It was a busy Easter Monday Evening, and wanting to try the range of food offered, we decided to tuck into a selection of their famous lndian starters for this first visit. The unassuming venue, has a pleasant surprise waiting, a positive vibe filled with diners eating freshly prepared restau
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Apr 7


Review of The Frame restaurant Leicester.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Frame 3 courses, including a mezze, a plate and side with a glass of sparkling wine for £20 Leicester Restaurant Week brings together the best restaurants in Leicester for a week’s celebration of all the amazing cuisines, dishes and dining experiences we have to offer. On a cold Autumn evening in October, The Frame restaurant did not disappoint. A blend of warm summer Mediterranean dishes brought back the memories of summer. Expertly cooked, delivered efficiently
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Oct 18, 2023


Venues and menus announced for Leicester Restaurant Week 2023
With just a week to go until Leicester Restaurant Week returns to the city for a third year, organisers BID Leicester are thrilled to announce the venues that have signed up so far and the mouth-watering offers they are putting on the table. LRW 2023, Audrey Taking place from Monday 16 – Sunday 22 October, Leicester Restaurant Week will be, once again, shining a spotlight on some of the best restaurants in the city. It will give participating eateries the chance to showcas
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Oct 9, 2023


BISTROT PIERRE REVEALS ITS NEWEST AND BIGGEST MENU OVERHAUL
Independent French restaurant group Bistrot Pierre, has launched its biggest menu refresh in years inspired by customer feedback. The...
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Apr 12, 2022


Review of Siam Thai Boran
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Siam Thai Boran Thai Restaurant at 270 Loughborough Road, Leicester, LE4 5LH. Delicious and authentic thai food. Husband and Wife Team delivers high quality food with a friendly service. Eat in or takeaway available. Booking and Takeaway Tel 0116 367 6716 https://thesiam.co.uk/ Review by Russell Thorpe Saturday 20th November 2021. Pictures by Leicester Media Online For restaurant reviews, please reach out to Russell Thorpe at Leicester Media russell@leicestermedi
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Nov 20, 2021


Tasty Deals on a Plate: First Venues & Menus Announced for Inaugural Leicester Restaurant Week
With just under two weeks to go until the inaugural Leicester Restaurant Week launches, organisers BID Leicester are thrilled to announce...
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Oct 6, 2021


Burns Night at The Castle Hotel Kirby Muxloe
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We visited the hotel restaurant on Saturday Evening. We feasted on a delicious array of Scottish Foods, all perfectly cooked and served by the friendly staff. This limited-edition four course set menu was only available on Friday 24th & Saturday 25th January. “With a cosy atmosphere and charming pub features, there’s no better place to celebrate Scotland’s best-loved poet” All four courses selected from a carefully crafted menu delivered the true taste of Scotland. S

Russell Thorpe
Jan 25, 2020


It’s a 5 star rating for Twenty 1 restaurant here in Leicester
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We dined at Twenty 1 restaurant on Sunday evening, and feasted on a delicious collection of Indian foods all perfectly cooked and served by the friendly attentive staff. “With a modern and contemporary atmosphere, the restaurant was warm and welcoming, an hidden gem on the outskirts of Leicester City serving great Indian food” Our starters and mains were selected from a carefully crafted menu. £10 per person for mixed tandoori grill represented great value for the

Russell Thorpe
Jan 20, 2025


Wingtrapp sets sights high with expansion plans & new menu items in 2024
Wingtrapp, a popular quick food outlet that offers Buffalo, New York style wings is preparing for big things in 2024 after a successful...
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Jan 17, 2024


MY DELHI LAUNCHES LEICESTER RESTAURANT
A MULTI award-winning restaurant has expanded into the East Midlands as it opens its first venue outside of the North East, thanks to...
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Oct 27, 2023


Leicester Media - Food Editor Award
Leicester Media Editor Award. Tubo Leicester is awarded for their delightful range of in-house Mocktails. Beautifully presented, great tasting mocktails carefully hand made with love and passion using quality ingredients and traditional bar mixing techniques. Look no further, these hand crafted drinks are available from Tubo situated at 250 Belgrave Road, Leicester. Enjoy them with friends and family, while savouring quality home cooked food from their lounge menu. For furthe
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Aug 9, 2022


Iconic Leicester restaurant to publish its first cook book
A labour of love: Bobby’s publishes its first cook book One of Britain’s oldest and most famous vegetarian Indian restaurants is sharing...
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Sep 21, 2021


Stunning Argentinian Bar and Restaurant To Bring Soul of Buenos Aires to the hearts of Leicester
Te Veo Pronto a Sonrisa is opening soon here in Leicester. A landmark Grade II-listed building close to the site where King Richard III was discovered has been redeveloped into a high-end Argentinian bar and restaurant, creating over 35 jobs in the process and welcoming nearly £1million investment into the heart of the city’s Cathedral Quarter. The concept, Sonrisa, has been created by Jabbar Khan, 45, a multi award-winning restauranteur from Birmingham. Jabbar shot to food
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Apr 22, 2021


Mother Hubbard's Dessert Cupboard In Melton reopens it Doors on Saturday
Mother Hubbard's Dessert Cupboard opened its doors in Febrary this year and has only been open for a few weeks before Covid19 meant it...
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Jul 3, 2020


Red’s True BBQ our Review of this new Restaurant in Leicester
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Red's True Barbecue is set to open its doors on the 1st floor of BrewDog Leicester from Friday 3rd May, meaning that guests can now dine in their restaurant as well as having the option to eat in the BrewDog bar area downstairs. Reds True BBQ at BrewDog Leicester is located at 8 Friar Lane, Leicester If you like good beer and BBQ your in for great time. Real BBQ Food served with good beer. We were treated to a feast of five taster courses all accompanied with a care
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May 2, 2019


Canteen Street Food
Canteen for its 2nd birthday brought together some of the best traders in the UK for a weekend of awesome food and drink and some entertainment. Friday 8th March and Saturday 9th March at NEW MARKET SQUARE Leicester Canteen for its 2nd birthday brought together some of the best traders in the UK for a weekend of awesome food and drink and some entertainment. The canteen was on the New Market Square Leicester. near the market place the home of Alice Hawkins, The square looked
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Mar 9, 2019


A Feast of Vegetarian Delights
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review of the newly refurbished Bobby’s Restaurant at Belgrave Road, Leicester. At 7pm on Saturday night, the restaurant was fairly busy. A short wait before the table was ready. The extensive menu provided a full description of each dish. We ate a selection of starters and delicious main courses. The sharing platter of starters and the chilli paneer being exceptional good, full of flavour and textures. Food was high quality, service was quick and staff were friend
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Mar 2, 2019


Review of The Marine Fish and Chip Shop
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Marine Fish N Chips 97 Dominion Road Glenfield Leicester Image By Leicester Media (Marine Fish N Chips) Marine Fish N Chip shop is under new management along with a total refit of the shop front and interior with a new clean modern look. When you enter the shop, the long counter greets you with a wide selection of food including kebabs, made with fresh baked naan. and the fried chicken looked so fresh and inviting. We purchased for this review 2 large cod, regular ch
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Oct 12, 2018


Review The Black Iron restaurant Winstanley House
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review of The Black Iron restaurant at Winstanley House By Craig Thorpe CHARCOAL ROASTS TO SHARE min of two people £18 per person All 3 roasted meats sirloin of beef, lamb and pork served in a cast iron pan for the table to share, served with carrots, Broccoli, roasted and mashed potatoes & stout Yorkshire puddings 5 star rating the meat was so tasty and tender excellent service. Well worth a visit. Black Iron is a modern restaurant, steakhouse and bar, cel
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Sep 9, 2018
For restaurant reviews, please reach out to
Russell Thorpe at Leicester Media Online at russell@leicestermedia.online
Our overall star rating is determined by a four-part evaluation system.
Restaurants are rated based on their uniqueness, the tastiness of their food, the warmth of their atmosphere and service, and the strength of recommendation, which serves as a straightforward measure of value
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