Leicester Restaurant Week returns for two weeks of tasty deals and citywide eats
Calling all foodies! Leicester Restaurant Week (LRW) is back – and this year it’s bigger, better, and bursting with twice as much flavour. Running for two delicious weeks, from Monday 20 October to Sunday 2 November, there will be even more time to experience the best of Leicester’s dynamic food and drink scene.
Now in its fifth year, Leicester Restaurant Week has become an unmissable event on the city’s culinary calendar, giving diners the opportunity to explore cuisine from around the world discovering new favourites, and revisiting beloved local haunts across the city’s vibrant food scene.From budget-friendly bites to indulgent three-course menus, LRW offers a chance to enjoy exclusive dining experiences and one-off deals across Leicester’s culinary hotspots.
So far, 37 venues have confirmed their participation, with more to be added as the weeks progress. The 2025 line-up includes:
Varanasi, Giggling Squid, The Gresham Bar & Restaurant, Middletons, My Delhi, Knight & Garter, Bistrot Pierre, Casa Romana, Curve, Frame, Crafty, The Exchange Bar, 1573 Bar & Grill, Pho, Desi Street Food, Phoenix, The Rutland & Derby, Veeno, Queen of Bradgate, Arts Greek Cuisine, Cosy Club, Maki & Ramen, Kayal, Herb, Turtle Bay, The Globe, Revolution, La Fontana, Watsons, Merchant of Venice (Loseby Lane & Granby Street), Esquires, La Maison, La SMASHED, Bryter Moon Deli, Heritage Café, Latin Kitchen and Slim Chickens.
BID Director, Simon Jenner, commented: "We’re thrilled to be bringing back Leicester Restaurant Week later this year, with even more time for people to enjoy the incredible food and drink Leicester has to offer. Whether you're keen to try something new or support your go-to spot, LRW is a celebration of the city’s thriving hospitality scene."
Applications are still open for businesses to take part. If you’re a restauranteur or business owner in the city centre / BID area who would like to get involved in Leicester Restaurant Week, please email: [email protected]
Save the Date: Leicester Restaurant Week will run throughout the city centre from Monday 20 October – Sunday 2 November 2025. Details of all the venues involved so far, and those all-important, mouth-watering menus, can be found on the website (with more to be added.)
Don’t miss a menu: sign up for the e-newsletter to keep up to date with announcements and competitions from Leicester Restaurant Week 2025: www.leicesterrestaurantweek.co.uk