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    Blend at Contemporary

    Blend began life at Sneinton Market in 2017 and has now expanded offering a further cafe in EastWest and this one at Nottingham Contemporary gallery…

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    Public

    Head to the old arts college in Loughborough for creative vibes, laidback brunch and excellent company – leave with great memories and a freshly-baked loaf…

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    Hart’s Hotel & Kitchen

    Named Nottingham Restaurant of the Year several times, Hart’s combines exceptional cooking with modern urban style and professional service…

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    Paddy’s Marten Inn

    A Leicester institution for over 20 years, Paddy’s is the kind of restaurant that makes the city so famous for Indian food…

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    Onggi

    Onggi in Leicester might be a relatively humble Korean cafe and takeaway but it scores highly on atmosphere, friendliness, professionalism and, of course, delicious umami-rich food…

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    Karmana

    Karmana in Northampton is a laid-back vegan and vegetarian restaurant and juice bar, where all food is made to order…

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    The George of Stamford

    A charismatic and ancient hotel where luxury, comfort, traditional service and high quality food and drink combine…

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    PETER Pizzeria Loughborough

    PETER Loughborough is a shrine to real Neapolitan sourdough pizzas. It has a chilled out, cool, fun vibe and an excellent array of gluten-free options…

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    PETER Pizzeria Leicester

    Leicestershire’s second PETER restaurant, offering authentic Neapolitan-style sourdough pizza in a cool and funky setting…

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    Cafe Roya

    Eclectic, global-influenced vegetarian restaurant that is proving a hit with meat eaters too…

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    Ascough’s Bistro

    Popular Market Harborough bistro with a deliciously creative menu, nice setting and reasonable prices…

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    The Mad Turk

    The Mad Turk of Stamford is a restaurant serving rustic Turkish Cypriot cuisine cooked on a coal barbecue. Delicious food and very popular…

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    The Cumin

    A reliably good restaurant in the middle of Nottingham that serves north Indian food with a slight East African twist…

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    Escabeche

    An informal, modern tapas restaurant, serving a wide variety of excellent Mediterranean and internationally inspired dishes…

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    Lambert’s Kitchen, Deli & Coffee Shop

    Lambert’s is a charming independent deli, cafe and restaurant in the centre of Stamford, run by an experienced chef…

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    The Cod’s Scallops Wollaton

    A delightful Nottingham fish and chip shop offering all the favourites, plus rarer choices such as gurnard, hake, herring, lobster and oysters, and delicious chips, all fried in beef dripping…

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    East

    Situated on the upper deck of a 19th century boat in Peterborough, East serves a dazzling array of oriental food…

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    Sexy Mamma Love Spaghetti

    Hidden away in Nottingham’s bohemian Hockley, this cosy and characterful restaurant serves some of the tastiest Italian inspired food in town…

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    Crafty Burger

    This laid-back, buzzing pop-up burger restaurant runs on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 6-8.30pm…

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    The Falcon Hotel

    The Falcon Hotel is a quietly elegant 16th century coaching inn in the heart of Uppingham, Rutland. Expect food to match the setting…

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    Herb

    Herb in the heart of Leicester focuses on Keralan vegetarian food. Expect fresh, clear flavours that make the most of herbs and spices, and allow vegetables sing out clearly…

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    Gurkha Lounge

    The Gurkha Lounge is a smart, modern restaurant in Hampton, Peterborough, serving authentic and beautifully presented Nepalese dishes…

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    Inside Sarpech, Oakham

    Sarpech

    Sarpech in Oakham is a stylish Indian restaurant and wine bar. It’s a welcoming and comfortable space where you can enjoy fantastic drinks, excellent Indian food and top-class service…

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    The Thatch

    The Thatch in Bottesford, Leicestershire, is a Grade I-listed restaurant and wine bar with rooms serving contemporary and traditional dishes with innovative flavour combinations…

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    Yeung Sing Cantonese Restaurant

    The Yeung Sing in Bingham, Nottinghamshire, is a hidden gem – don’t be fooled by the unassuming red-brick exterior: once inside you are transported to another world…

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    La Parisienne

    La Parisienne is a delightful, quirky French/European restaurant and patisserie in the heart of historic Southwell, Nottinghamshire…

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    Bobby’s

    A Leicester institution, Bobby’s serves authentic Gujarati vegetarian cuisine, plus amazing Indian sweets…

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    La Pergola at The Wheatsheaf

    At La Pergola near Cambridge they focus on their Italian roots. Most dishes are homemade, including bread, sausages, antipasti pickles and pasta sauces…

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    SOI Restaurant

    The food at this Indian restaurant is an excellent example of authentic Gujarati regional cuisine, genuinely reflecting the food eaten in Indian homes…

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    Rustic Crust

    The Rustic Crust

    The Rustic Crust of Farnsfield cooks seriously good pizza. In their stylish restaurant, they serve wonderful Neapolitan-style creations…