Festive Set menus from Leicester’s Independent’s
‘Tis the season when home-cooked dinners take a back seat, and dining out becomes a festive tradition. The only challenge? Choosing the right spot. Thanks to a touch of Christmas magic and a few elves, we’ve compiled a list of the best places for Christmas food in Leicester, with this list of the best festive set menus from Leicester’s independents.
The Frame
Five courses for £50 plus a glass of sparkling
Starting off strong at The Frame enjoy an appetiser, starter, main, side, dessert AND a glass of sparkling for only £50! Now that will leave you with a festively full tummy!
The menu caters to all dietary preferences, from confit chicken leg to a tantalizing heritage tomato and feta tart. I don’t mean to go on but, you must try their whipped feta its just dreamy. Why not spice up your festive feast with their spiced butternut squash or chicken shish, guaranteed to get your mouth watering.
To see their full menu, click here.
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Sonrisa
Three courses for £39 (add a glass of bubbly for £5)
Sonrisa’s tapas-style sharing menu blends traditional flavours with an Argentinian twist.
The bird of the season is of course turkey, so why not try their Turkey Arrollado, rolled turkey breast stuffed with apricots, buttery shallots, and oregano, is a festive delight. The muscovado pudding is the sole dessert choice, and rightly so—it’s exceptional.
To see their full menu, click here.
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Rutland & Derby
For a less formal but equally flavourful experience, Rutland & Derby is your go-to. Renowned for their Poutine, they’ve added a festive twist with Christmas in Quebec Poutine. Thyme-salted French fries, mozzarella & brie, pulled turkey, honey-roasted pigs in blankets, turkey gravy & cranberry sauce *chefs kiss*.
Dive into the Christmas spirit with the Pluk’in Bootiful Burger—the bun is red! Breaded sage & onion turkey escalope, garlic mayo, mozzarella, shredded lettuce, sprout slaw, HOT AS PLU*K sauce mayo & pigs in blankets.
To see their full menu, click here.
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Casa Romana
Lunch: Three courses for £30
Dinner: Three courses for £35
One of the city’s most well know Italian restaurants, Casa Romana has delivered this Christmas with a lunch and dinner menu! Now you have the difficult decision of deciding whether to go at lunch or dinner.
Whether it’s pappardelle with Nduja sausage, buffalo mozzarella, tomato sauce, and pistachio nuts for lunch or a Fillet of Silver Dorade on a bed of ratatouille for dinner, Casa Romana has you covered (I have googled it and Dorade is a fish).
To see their full menu, click here.
Wygstons House
Two courses for £29.95 or Three courses for £35.95
I don’t know about you but if I see a baked camembert on the menu it’s a big fat yes vote! With cosy vibes and fantastic food, Wygstons House promises all the festive feels for a special Christmas dinner. Indulge in herb-crusted baked salmon or Chicken supreme.
To see their full menu, click here.
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Knight & Garter
Two Courses £29.00 or Three Courses £36.00
Located on Hotel Street, Knight and Garter is a cosy retreat on a winter’s night. The bar area has a warming fire and a beautiful ambiance. The vibes are perfect for enjoying one of their winter cocktails.
The restaurant, hidden behind a secret bookcase doorway, boasts a festive set menu. Feast on a traditional Roasted Turkey Ballotine or step out with Pan-Fried Swordfish Fillet.
To see their full menu, click here.
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Don’t let the fun stop there, why not head over to our cocktail blog for some post dinner ideas!
