Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Leicestershire

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Leicestershire? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Wheatsheaf

4.9

4.9 (1358)

£25 and under

British

Oakham

About the restaurant

Based in Greetham, The Wheatsheaf is 6 miles from Oakham and 4 miles from Rutland Water. Carol and Scott took over the Wheatsheaf in March 2008. The seasonal Modern British menu changes weekly. The wine list is based on wines from around the world with a good selection by the glass. We also have an excellent selection of beers and local cask ales.

In 2021 The Wheatsheaf was a new entry in The Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastro Pubs and was also awarded The Michelin Red Plate.

We are closed on Mondays and Tuesday except Bank Holidays.

Top review

Rosie

Dined 1 day ago

We love The Wheatsheaf, food and service is always great! The oysters were perfect 👌🏼

Softleys

4.8

4.8 (485)

£26 to £40

British

Hinckley

About the restaurant

Softleys restaurant, located in the centre of the beautiful ancient Leicestershire village of Market Bosworth.
We are proud to support local suppliers & farmers, choosing to source only the freshest and in season ingredients to provide the very highest quality dishes.
Offering Brunch, Lunch, Afternoon Tea and Dinner.

Top review

Heather

Dined 1 day ago

As always a special place to eat and we come for special occasions. Only drawback that the room a little chilly after sitting awhile. Staff excellent!

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Old White Hart

4.6

4.6 (278)

£25 and under

British

Rutland

About the restaurant

Local traditional English village Pub & Rooms; serving fresh British Seasonal Menu.

Local ales and wine.

Tables available in the bar and restaurant.

Top review

Vernon

Dined 2 days ago

Really great place to dine, great food Chef is good, not just off the shelf pub food. The head waiter is so joyful and efficient and always so jovial. We love their special liquorice ice cream. This place is always good we will be back again for sure.

Nossa Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (256)

£26 to £40

International

Market Harborough

About the restaurant

Winner of Opentable Diners Choice Award 2022. Nossa serves modern and contemporary British and European Cuisine with a twist.

We want to ‘wow you with our modern and contemporary world cuisine, award winning wines and exciting cocktails.

Feel a sense of belonging and immerse yourself in the experience. Make Nossa ‘YOURS’ ; your restaurant of choice.

Nossa are serving modern and contemporary world cuisine in a beautiful newly refurbished restaurant in the heart of Market Harborough, just off the High Street on Abbey Street.

Nossa will also have an ‘exclusive’ outdoor, covered, heated Champagne Bar on the first floor which will be available for private events as well as special parties.

Nossa is now open for private bookings, events and work parties.

Top review

Howard

Dined 3 days ago

This is a little gem. If you've not been it's because it's a well kept secret. We've been several time and always come away being impressed with the food choice, quality of the food and cooking and the service

Shoulder Of Mutton

4.4

4.4 (31)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Market Harborough

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Great Bowden, a quintessential village on the outskirts of Market Harborough, The Shoulder of Mutton provides a unique Gastro/Classic Pub experience, boasting a large casual dining area and restaurant with access to our new garden area (coming Spring 2024).

Chef Luke is well known for his hearty meals including Sunday Roasts, Pie Nights, Tasting Evenings and Summer BBQs! With the opening of our "Whisky Cabinet", we are coming up with new and innovative ways to taste an array of cuisines with some top notch drinks to match.

With the canal literally down the road, you can walk here pleasantly from Market Harborough or even the Langtons, providing the perfect stopping point for a light bite or fill your face with one of our homemade burgers!

Top review

Dave

Dined on Nov 3, 2024

The usual top notch Sunday roast, never fails to satisfy. Throw in fab service from the friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere & it all makes for a fab place to be.

Nevill Arms

4.6

4.6 (290)

£26 to £40

British

Medbourne

About the restaurant

Set in the picturesque village of Medbourne, in the heart of the beautiful Welland Valley, The Nevill Arms is an old stable yard and coaching inn bordering on Medbourne brook. The Nevill has ten boutique bedrooms, a stunning restaurant, welcoming bar and our brand new Josper Bar & Grill which is set back in its own private courtyard.

It was recently bought in 2021 by The Three Goat's Group and has undergone a major refurbishment whilst still keeping its original character.

Top review

Rebecca

Dined 6 days ago

Fantastic Sunday roast! Very friendly team, excellent service. Highly recommend it!

1573 Bar & Grill

4.3

4.3 (367)

£25 and under

Steakhouse

Leicester

About the restaurant

1573 Bar & Grill is a local independent restaurant first opened in August 2009 and is located in Grammar School Court within the external area. Meals are prepared using only the best fresh seasonal produce; with fine wines & champagnes, serving light bites, lunch & dinner.

In our unique surroundings, we promise to deliver to you a fantastic meal, in a warm friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

The menu includes Steaks, Seafood, open sandwiches and fresh salad's, perfectly char-grilled with a selection of mouth-watering sides and a selection of sauces world so you can choose your flavour of the day.
Situated at the front of the building is our benched terraced area where you can enjoy drinks and dining overlooking the external area of Highcross.

Top review

donna

Dined 7 days ago

Been coming here a couple of few times a year for the last 10 years at least, if we lived closer I’m sure it would be more regular 😊. Service, food and ambience were brilliant. Definitely would recommend and we will definitely be back.

Twenty 1

4.2

4.2 (220)

£25 and under

Indian

Leicester

About the restaurant

Twenty 1 Restaurant Bar and Grill is situated in Greenacres Leicester, The Sidings,
as part of the Great Central Railway development.

In addition to our serene surroundings and ample parking, we are close to great
tourist attractions including the National Space Centre and the Abbey Pumping
Station.

With a twist on Indian cuisine, Twenty 1 Restaurant Bar and Grill is a great place to
dine.
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With our contemporary décor. we invite you to enjoy a relaxed, welcoming
atmosphere. Traditional food is taken to the next level, with our super talented chefs
bringing flavours and spices to life, that will sizzle your senses. Make the evening
even more memorable with a drink from our beverage / Twenty 1 cocktail bar.

Our team is looking forward to welcoming you to Twenty 1 Restaurant Bar and Grill
and providing you with an unforgettable dining experience.

Top review

Emma

Dined 7 days ago

Our first visit to Twenty1, and won’t be our last. We had the best time. Great food, drinks and service. I think it’s our new favourite place to eat out.

Sondes Arms

4.2

4.2 (1571)

£25 and under

British

Rockingham

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Sondes Arms

The Sondes Arms, Rockingham, is a 16th Century coaching inn, with amazing views of Rockingham Castle and Church. Having recently undergone a full refurbishment, The Sondes Arms offers a delightful Bar and Restaurant ideal for every occasion.

We pride ourselves as a family friendly public house & serve a traditional pub menu of home cooked food. In addition we serve our beautiful home cooked carvery all day Sunday and now Wednesday and Friday evenings along with a great range of lagers, ales and wines

Top review

Bev

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful food/ setting & service Background noise was very high

Café Clo

4.6

4.6 (271)

£25 and under

Café

Leicester

About the restaurant

Café Clo, a modern brasserie with global inspired seasonal cooking. The ultimate destination to meet, drink & dine.