Make a Meal of It: Leicester Restaurant Week Returns This October

Leicester Restaurant Week returns to the city from 19 October to 1 November 2026, inviting food lovers to enjoy two weeks of great food, discover somewhere new or revisit an old favourite.

Now in its sixth year, the city-wide celebration is once again running across two weeks following the success of last year’s extended format. From independent venues and established city-centre favourites to much-loved chains, there will be plenty to choose from, whether you’re looking for brunch, lunch or an evening meal.

With 30 venues already signed up and 38 deals confirmed, there is plenty to choose from — and more restaurants and offers are expected to be added in the run-up to the event.

The 2026 line-up so far includes Hive & Honey, O.W at The Grand, Madras Flavours, Grays Kitchen, The Frame, Sonrisa, Turtle Bay, Zizzi, Nando’s, My Delhi, Maki & Ramen, Art’s Greek Cuisine, Dough What, Giggling Squid, Veeno, Slim Chickens, Pho, Esquires, Chutney Ivy, Watson’s Cocktail Bar, The Globe, Five Fox Lane, Casa Romana, Bills, Kayal, Cosy Club, Merchant of Venice, Herb and Bistrot Pierre.

New to both Leicester Restaurant Week and the city, O.W at The Grand will offer 30% off its entire menu, including drinks, while Grays Kitchen makes its Restaurant Week debut with a beer and burger for £15. Chutney Ivy will serve 50% off its à la carte menu, and at The Globe up to two children can eat for £5 each with one paying adult.

Elsewhere, Casa Romana will offer two courses and a drink for £25, My Delhi will have a £15 lunch experience, and Dough What will serve a special Monster Pizza Pit-Stop family deal. Many venues will also have additional offers, with more set to be announced.

The event is hosted by BID Leicester, which is once again putting food and hospitality at the heart of its programme of activity designed to encourage people to visit, explore and enjoy the city.

Simon Jenner, Director at BID Leicester, said: “Leicester Restaurant Week is now firmly established as one of the highlights of the city’s food and drink calendar, and we’re delighted to be bringing it back for a sixth year. Extending the event to two weeks has given people even more opportunity to get involved, whether that means discovering somewhere they’ve never tried before or going back to a restaurant they already love.”

He added: “With 30 venues already signed up and more to come, there’s a fantastic range of offers taking shape across the city. We want to encourage people to make a trip into Leicester, try something different, support our restaurants and enjoy everything the city has to offer.”

The return of the Leicester Monsters will add an extra element of fun during part of Restaurant Week, with eight giant illuminated monster installations appearing across rooftops, windows and unexpected corners of Leicester from 22 to 31 October throughout the school half-term.

With restaurants offering deals throughout the two-week celebration, visitors can combine a meal out with a day exploring Leicester and make the most of the city during the autumn break.

Leicester Restaurant Week runs throughout the city centre from Monday 19 October to Sunday 1 November 2026.