Just a few days to go!
Beginning on Monday, October 21 and running until Sunday 27 October 2024, Leicester Restaurant Week will highlight some of the city’s finest dining spots.
Participating restaurants will be presenting specially curated, limited-edition menus, or introducing something fresh and exclusive for customers to enjoy for one week only.
With only a few days to go until Leicester Restaurant Week returns for a fourth year, organisers BID Leicester brings diners the biggest range of deals and participating venues yet.
BID Leicester Director, Simon Jenner, said: “...There is now a real sense of anticipation around the campaign as restaurants and diners get ready to celebrate Leicester’s vibrant food scene.
"We invite locals and visitors alike to enjoy a variety of dining options across the week, whether they’re planning on heading to all their favourite spots in the city or wanting to try somewhere new. There’s something for everyone.”
Here's what some of them are offering next week...
There are 45 venues confirmed to be taking part so far, offering 74 deals for discerning diners to take advantage of in the city.
Fixed price points of £5, £10, £15, £20, £25 and £30 will be available across brunch, lunch, and dinner, offering a chance to experience a wide range of venues, dishes, and cuisines without stretching the budget.
Eat at award-winning venues
Leicester Restaurant Week is the perfect chance to try out an exclusive deal at one of Leicester’s award-winning restaurants.
Why not try My Dehli, recent winners of Best Newcomer at the Asian Restaurant & Takeaway Awards.
Or, book in at Best Restaurant winners at the Leicestershire Curry Awards, Chutney Ivy, who will once again be participating.
And not to forget The Merchant of Venice, ready to wow diners after scooping Best Restaurant in the Midlands at the Italian Awards.
Explore upcoming deals
Here’s a sneak peek at some of the other mouthwatering deals:
There are a variety of offers starting from just £5, including kids meal deals at St Martin’s Coffee Shop, Dough WHAT and Queen of Bradgate – perfect for families looking at pocket-friendly meal options across half term. Latin Kitchen, Slim Chickens and Five Fox Lane Coffee House also have a £5 deal running over the week – from chicken wings and small plates to a hot drink and a bap.
Karissa Mason, Deputy & Events Manager at Queen of Bradgate, said: “It’s fantastic to be part of Leicester Restaurant Week again – it’s such a brilliant initiative, and there’s a real buzz in the city when it’s going on! We’re very much looking forward to seeing familiar faces and new customers come down to try the variety of menu offers we’ll have running – from the £5 kids’ menu to Sirloin and Shiraz for £25, there’s something for all the family.”
This year sees a few new additions to the food scene, with the city welcoming Varanasi, Wild Tango and Rum & Spice. All three venues have tantalising offers available throughout Leicester Restaurant Week, including three courses for £30 at Wild Tango, an amazing set menu at Varanasi which includes poppadum’s, starter, main and rice or naan for £30, and at Rum & Spice, you can get a main, side and soft drink for £15.
Kamal Miah, Manager at Varanasi, commented: “We’re incredibly excited to be part of Leicester Restaurant Week for the very first time. As newcomers to the city, we couldn’t ask for a better opportunity to showcase our restaurant and menu to diners.
"We’ll have a special offer running throughout the week, including poppadum’s, a starter, main and a naan or rice for just £30, so we hope to welcome a lot of new faces through our doors. Leicester’s food scene is so vibrant, and we’re thrilled to contribute to it.”
Looking for light bites or lunchtime treats? This year sees some fantastic offerings from Exchange, Rutland & Derby, Veeno, Desi Street Food and Wygston’s House, where you can get delicious sharing boards with a glass of wine from £20, bottomless wings for £15, a snack platter for 4 and masala chips for £25, or a sandwich and hot or soft drink for £10.
For something more substantial, there are a plethora of discounts and set menu deals across the city, covering a variety of cuisines, including: Herb, Kayal, Pho, Art’s Greek Cuisine, Bistrot Pierre, The Heritage Cafe, Las Iguanas, Turtle Bay, Sonrisa, Crafty, Makaron, Bodega Cantina, The Gresham Bar & Restaurant, Cosy Club, Tortilla, Knight & Garter, 1573, Middleton’s, Bodrum Shawarma, Phoenix and The Globe.
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