Best Christmas Restaurants in Leicester This Year

Most "Christmas menu" searches in Leicester turn up some variation of the same format - turkey, pigs in blankets, Christmas pudding. There's nothing wrong with that format, but if you're looking for something that doesn't taste like a repeat of last year, it's worth knowing what else is out there.

What to look for in a Christmas restaurant

The same standards that make a restaurant good the rest of the year apply at Christmas too - a menu that's actually designed for the occasion rather than a token festive addition to the usual carte, clear pricing and booking terms, and the ability to handle dietary requirements properly rather than as an afterthought. A few extra things matter specifically at Christmas: deposit terms, whether the menu suits groups, and how far in advance you need to book.

Herb's Christmas menu

Herb's Christmas set menu takes a different starting point from the usual format - a 3-course Kerala-inspired menu at £33.95 per person, with a choice of starter, a pre-plated thali of festive Kerala mains, and a coconut pudding to finish. See our full menu breakdown for the complete list of dishes.

Fully vegetarian, with vegan options

The whole menu is vegetarian, with vegan, nut-free and gluten-free options available on request - useful if you're booking for a group where dietary needs vary, since there's no separate menu to arrange.

Booking details

A £5 deposit per person secures a booking, with a discretionary 10% service charge on groups of 5 or more. December dates fill up quickly, so earlier booking is worth it - see our full booking guide for the details.

Visit Herb in Leicester

Herb Leicester is at 96 Granby Street, LE1 1DJ, a few minutes' walk from the railway station. See the full Leicester restaurant page for hours and how to book.