The seventh annual Leicestershire Curry Awards took place on September 23 at The Athena in Leicester, shining a spotlight on the best restaurants in Leicester and the surrounding county. It was a night full of excitement and celebration, and we’re thrilled to congratulate all the winners
A special shout-out goes to Chutney Ivy in Leicester and Spice of India in Syston – both Great Food Club-recommended venues – for winning the prestigious Restaurant of the Year awards. If you’re looking for top-notch Indian cuisine, these are the places to visit!
Here’s a look at the winners:
- Restaurant of the Year (City): Chutney Ivy Restaurant, Leicester
- Restaurant of the Year (County): Spice of India, Syston
- Pub of the Year: Royal Leicesters, Leicester
- Best New Restaurant (City): What A Shot, Leicester
- Best New Restaurant (County): Avatar Lutterworth, Lutterworth
- Best Fine Dining (County): Avatar Dining, Market Harborough
- Best Fine Dining (City): Heritage India, Leicester
- Best Vegetarian: Tangoe Restaurant, Leicester
- Best Takeaway: Aylestone Spice, Aylestone
- Best Street Food: My Delhi Indian Streetery, Leicester
- Best Catering: Sanjay Foods, Leicester
These awards highlight the incredible range of dining experiences available in the region. Whether you’re after a fine dining experience, a laid-back pub meal, or some mouthwatering street food, Leicester’s Indian restaurants continue to impress.
The Leicestershire Curry Awards were founded by Romail Gulzar, who was recently honoured as Great Food Club’s Food Hero of the Year 2024/5. His dedication to promoting local food businesses is helping to put the spotlight on some of the best restaurants in Leicester.
If you’re looking to explore the city’s diverse and delicious curry scene, these award-winning restaurants in Leicester are well worth a visit.
