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Loughborough Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Loughborough
Loughborough (/ˈlʌfb(ə)rə/ ( listen) LUF-b(ə-)rə) is a town in the Charnwood borough of Leicestershire, England, seat of Charnwood Borough Council, and home to Loughborough University. The town had a population of 57,600 in 2004, making it the second largest settlement in Leicestershire. It is close to the Nottinghamshire border and within short distances of Nottingham, East Midlands Airport and Derby. The town has the world's largest bell foundry – John Taylor Bellfounders, which made the bells for the Carillon war memorial, a landmark in the Queens Park in the town, Great Paul for St Paul's Cathedral, and York Minster.
Things to do in Loughborough
1. Thai Grand
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 354 reviews
Reviewed By MalcH - Loughborough, United Kingdom
Went with friend son Saturday night and once again had an excellent experience. Mixed platter of starters followed by Duck Curry, Special Rice, Prawn Phad Thai ... all were excellent. Service was superb especially given the restaurant was very very busy. Love it here !!
2. Salim's Indian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 437 reviews
Reviewed By Tracy L
The service was good they weren’t on top of you asking if you wanted another drink when you still had half a glass meal was superb, we have had a couple of deliveries from them as well and they tasted the same. Will be back.Thank you for your review. It means so much , for us,as a team, when customers are pleased with our food and service. Our aim is to make happy as many customers as possible. Looking forward to see you again.
3. Hammer and Pincers
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 682 reviews
Reviewed By wriggsAshbourne - Ashbourne
This place really nails it. Borderline Michelin Star food at about half the price you would pay at those establishments. Great service ( friendly, attentive but unobtrusive ) and lovely complimentary touches all through the meal ( really interesting breads, a lovely refreshingly different sorbet and yummy petit fours ). The set menu is a steal @ £29 for 3 courses, especially bearing in mind the quality and complimentary add ons. They also seem to set great stall by sourcing locally and it shows ! We've eaten at many Good Food Guide restaurants over the years and this is up there with the best, and better than most - definitely worth more than the current 3 rating in our view.
4. Caravelli Italian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 346 reviews
We are a family run Italian restaurant with a great combination of a warm friendly atmosphere and good Italian food and wine.
Reviewed By Kev W - Loughborough, United Kingdom
Loughborough has a small number of exceptional, local restaurants. After our first visit to Caravelli this weekend, we now have one more venue to add to the list.
Friendly staff and great food and an excellent choice homemade desserts - will definitely visit again. Highly recommended.
5. The Manor House Pub and Rooms
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 687 reviews
Reviewed By Simon H - Quorndon, England, United Kingdom
We had a nice meal with a group of friends - both the food and service was good. The pub is very popular and at 7.30pm on Friday night the bar was very busy and very noisy so we didn't get the most tranquil dining experience! The staff did their best to locate us on the quietest table available. It soon quietened down however and this just shows how popular The Manor is. The car park was also full when we arrived and it took a while to get a parking space.
6. The White Horse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 452 reviews
Traditional Country Pub set in the beautiful & historic village of Quorn serving a fresh produce menu throughout the day. Serving breakfast every Saturday and Sunday morning followed by a full menu and also a choice of 4 Sunday Roasts every Sunday. We also have a stone-baked pizza oven serving freshly made pizzas, 7 days a week.
Reviewed By Steve B - Midlands
Very enjoyable meal for two. Ocean platter starter was very tasty. Mushroom stuffed chicken was good-enjoyed the dauphinois potatoes. Black and blue burger looked very unusual with the black bread-very delicious. Managed lemon posset for pud-would have preferred it a bit more lemony personally but the shortbread biscuits with it were gorgeous. Have been many times before and White horse never disappoints!
7. Ferrari's Trattoria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 306 reviews
Reviewed By Jenny W
We visited over the Christmas period, and were given a small limited menu and were shocked to see that the prices had been put up a lot, service was not great either, as the waiters seemed to favour certain people,bread on the table for some, not for us, the side vegetables were very limited, no offer of replacement drinks, pate was just on a plate with salad and some French bread, no thought had gone into presentation at all, the apple tart was shop bought with very cheap ice cream.
Overall a very expensive for what we reviewed and disappointing visit, no desire to return.
8. Mount Gurkha
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 370 reviews
Reviewed By Priyal P
Visited Mount Gurkha a couple of days ago with my friends. Mount Gurkha is the perfect way to satisfy Indian food craving that you could be having. The service and ambience is good. Kshitij Garg waited our table and was very patient and served us well. The food was a tad bit on the sweeter side but nevertheless delicious. You could always add a hit of chilli if you ask them. They even accommodated my Jain request and prepared a couple of starters and mains. As an Indian student at Loughborough, id recommend Mount Gurkha to all who crave for some good Indian food! Will definitely come back again :)
9. TARBOUSH
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 709 reviews
TARBOUSH is the Arabic name for red hat or fez, which is traditionally worn in the Middle Eastern region as part of the traditional custom. TARBOUSH Loughborough is a traditional yet modern fully licensed Arabic & Mediterranean Cafe & Restaurant opened in April 2010 with a menu inspired by the Middle East. It brings some of the magic from the ancient world to the area & is the ideal place to escape if you want a break from the norm. The menu offers an array of tantalizing tastes & light refreshing bites which will take you on a journey from Syria, Lebanon, Cyprus, Egypt, Morocco to Turkey, Greece & back. Enjoy the opportunity to dine alfresco in our spacious outdoor garden. Sit alongside the water Fountain and enjoy our traditional charcoal BBQ which serves a variety of dishes or just choose from our selection of drinks and relax with a flavoured Shisha water pipe. TARBOUSH offers a selection of fruit flavored smoking SHISHA water pipe in the covered garden. With the air filled with the sweet scent of rose, lemon and strawberry, you will find it easy to forget where you are as you relax and soak up the Mediterranean atmosphere.
Reviewed By retsel M
Lovely place, literally like a breath of fresh air going to this place after the weather we've had recently. Very warm and cosy, lovely smell of burning coals, food was lovely and very tasty loads of little pots on the table of different starters to...MoreDear retsel M, Thank you for your visit to TARBOUSH restaurant and for sharing your experience. We appreciate all the positive feedback and are glad that you enjoyed your time with us. Looking forward to welcoming you again soon. Kind regards, TARBOUSH Management Team
10. Fernandez Grillhouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 667 reviews
Fernandez Grillhouse is Loughborough's casual dining restaurant suitable for everyone! Friends, Family, Couples and Child friendly too! Fernandez specialises in grilled, healthy and fresh food, including, steak, chicken, fish, lamb and some amazing veggie options too! Dishes are cooked to each customers individual taste chosen from our very own Spicemeter! With the choice of Plain (without being too plain!) Lemon and Herbs, Gazebo (tomato based sauce with a little kick), Medium (warms your mouth without causing a fire), Hot (a heat wave of flavours bursting in your mouth) and Volcano Hot!!! (Only for the bravest of the brave... Or a dragon!)
Reviewed By KJR42 - Ibstock, United Kingdom
The food was totally average, there is not one thing i had that i could say was outstanding, unique or would bring me back. The burgers were overcooked, dry and looked similar to the cheap ones you used to get a fun fairs. the chicken was juicy enough but the skins were soggy and sauces were uninspiring. The fries were like KFC fries, so if you like that type of chip then it will be good for you.
However, the staff were excellent, very friendly, helpful and nothing was too much trouble.
