Decent restaurants in and around town?

[Wolfox]

1 hour ago, Costock_Fox said:

Indigos on Melton Rd is better than Bobbys, great food.

Haven’t tried Indigos for a few years… will have to try it again

[VLC86]

7 minutes ago, Wolfox said:

Haven’t tried Indigos for a few years… will have to try it again

Just don’t have plans for the next day that don’t involve sitting in the toilet.

[hejammy]

16 hours ago, Costock_Fox said:

Indigos on Melton Rd is better than Bobbys, great food.

I've got to disagree with this! The food is mediocre and the service is awful! last time I went we were waiting for 45 mins for our main courses to come out - when we asked when they were going to come the answer was - "but you haven't told us that you want your mains yet, you need to tell us when you want them" - also when they brought an empty glass out for us - it had lots of water at the bottom and when I asked if we can have a glass that isn't filled with water the reply was "oh that's just how they dry"

[VLC86]

Just now, hejammy said:

I've got to disagree with this! The food is mediocre and the service is awful! last time I went we were waiting for 45 mins for our main courses to come out - when we asked when they were going to come the answer was - "but you haven't told us that you want your mains yet, you need to tell us when you want them" - also when they brought an empty glass out for us - it had lots of water at the bottom and when I asked if we can have a glass that isn't filled with water the reply was "oh that's just how they dry"

Oh yeah I was going to say the service is shit so I always get a takeaway, I have genuinely gone in there and been sat in a corner and forgotten about on at least 2 occasions which isn’t ideal. The food is really nice though.

 

I also like Mithas on Narborough rd.

[SemperEadem]

On 13/11/2019 at 12:40, Samilktray said:

Is there any decent vegetarian/vegan restaurants In and around Leicester?

Mithass, the good earth and upstairs of currant affairs are all very very good.

[VLC86]

Just now, SemperEadem said:

Mithass, the good earth and upstairs of currant affairs are all very very good.

Just said the same about Mithas, really decent. Takes a while for food though.

[SemperEadem]

Just now, Costock_Fox said:

Just said the same about Mithas, really decent. Takes a while for food though.

I know the family that run the place, good people. Good prices and portions.

[VLC86]

Just now, SemperEadem said:

I know the family that run the place, good people. Good prices and portions.

Yeah it’s cheaper than Indigos to be fair.

[grobyfox1990]

2 hours ago, hejammy said:

I've got to disagree with this! The food is mediocre and the service is awful! last time I went we were waiting for 45 mins for our main courses to come out - when we asked when they were going to come the answer was - "but you haven't told us that you want your mains yet, you need to tell us when you want them" - also when they brought an empty glass out for us - it had lots of water at the bottom and when I asked if we can have a glass that isn't filled with water the reply was "oh that's just how they dry"

Great food and consistent, but yes, without doubt in Indigo and anywhere further down on Melton Road you have to be pushy with the staff. No British manners or niceties, otherwise you will get left behind

[Wymsey]

Not really a restaurant as such, but Jone's cafe on Queens Road has closed.

Will miss it, as the food was very good there whenever visiting that part of town.

[SemperEadem]

6 minutes ago, Wymeswold fox said:

Not really a restaurant as such, but Jone's cafe on Queens Road has closed.

Will miss it, as the food was very good there whenever visiting that part of town.

Balls that's a blow.

[Tommy G]

Anyone been to the Knight and Garter? Going with a few mates, not my choice as someone else booked it, but any recommendations please...

[somebum]

On 13/11/2019 at 20:36, Costock_Fox said:

Indigos on Melton Rd is better than Bobbys, great food.

Vile kitchens though mate, I know it's not high on people's priorities 

[Dr The Singh]

On 14/11/2019 at 13:13, SemperEadem said:

I know the family that run the place, good people. Good prices and portions.

I've known the family for over 30 years, good people

[Paninistickers]

11 hours ago, Tommy G said:

Anyone been to the Knight and Garter? Going with a few mates, not my choice as someone else booked it, but any recommendations please...

Best smart casual dining in Leicester Imo.

 

Might be about quiet for a lads night out meal. 

 

Kinda the place you'd go for a double date!

[Tommy G]

9 hours ago, Paninistickers said:

Best smart casual dining in Leicester Imo.

 

Might be about quiet for a lads night out meal. 

 

Kinda the place you'd go for a double date!

it was pants - I had the Tommahawke and it was chewy even at Med / Rare, bought the wrong steak out for one of the party then took 20 mins to change it. Chips were good but for £28 there are better steaks at TGI fridays - avoid! 

[Paninistickers]

4 hours ago, Tommy G said:

it was pants - I had the Tommahawke and it was chewy even at Med / Rare, bought the wrong steak out for one of the party then took 20 mins to change it. Chips were good but for £28 there are better steaks at TGI fridays - avoid! 

Tbh I never buy a steak.lAways iffy in the UK. Odd, since in France and US, it's almost impossible to get a bad one.

[Lcfc_lass10]

On 29/02/2020 at 08:35, Tommy G said:

it was pants - I had the Tommahawke and it was chewy even at Med / Rare, bought the wrong steak out for one of the party then took 20 mins to change it. Chips were good but for £28 there are better steaks at TGI fridays - avoid! 

Surprised at this. Been here multiple times myself, I think I’ve had that steak every time and it’s up there with the best I’ve had! 

[VLC86]

I’ve probably mentioned this on here already and it’s not a proper restaurant as such but Grounded Kitchen is top knotch.

[SemperEadem]

8 hours ago, Costock_Fox said:

I’ve probably mentioned this on here already and it’s not a proper restaurant as such but Grounded Kitchen is top knotch.

Been meaning to try this for an age. Have you been to the Queens Rd one or town?

[VLC86]

1 minute ago, SemperEadem said:

Been meaning to try this for an age. Have you been to the Queens Rd one or town?

I’ve been to both, well the old one on queens road as they have now moved into  a bigger place so you can sit down.

 

You won’t regret going.

[Guest MattP]

On 29/02/2020 at 08:35, Tommy G said:

It was pants - I had the Tommahawke and it was chewy even at Med / Rare, bought the wrong steak out for one of the party then took 20 mins to change it. Chips were good but for £28 there are better steaks at TGI fridays - avoid! 

I had the lamb cutlets there and they were overdone and chewy.

 

Everyone raves about this place yet it's been dreadful the two times I've been.

[Finnegan]

39 minutes ago, MattP said:

I had the lamb cutlets there and they were overdone and chewy.

 

Everyone raves about this place yet it's been dreadful the two times I've been.

 

Our office went for Christmas which is usually a fairly unflattering time for a restaurant to be judged because they're just having to smash out quantity over quality on set menu stuff. 

 

Despite that, I thought it was really nice. There were just shy of twenty of us and I don't think anyone had a bad meal tbf. 

 

I had a ribeye and it was terrific. 

[Mark 'expert' Lawrenson]

The Lime Tree in Whetstone always serves up good quality grub, they do a great mixed grill and also a good mussels dish.

[foxile5]

John's House in Mountsorrel - a little out of the center and worth the drive.

 

It's got a Michelin star but the pricing is insanely affordable. £30 for a lunch menu, more or less. 

 

The whole thing, from start to finish, is well worth any money spent though. Highly recommend.