Since 1996 this family-run bar and grill in Leicester has been the first port of call for those seeking delicious Indian cuisine and a relaxed dining atmosphere. You’ll be met with homely decor, friendly staff and the alluring aromas of freshly prepared, authentic fare – all the ingredients for an excellent evening. In fact, in a recent visit for his Jamie’s Great Britain series and cookbook, Jamie Oliver said ‘I loved everything I tried’, that it was ‘a brilliant Indian restaurant in a lovely old pub’, and generally ‘a lovely place’. You might start with pili pili chicken, salt and pepper prawns, crispy chilli bhindi or paneer shashlik, before moving onto a delicious biryani, tawa, Nepalese or saag dish. Dhaba specials include chicken machoosi, stuffed baby aubergines and slow-cooked on-the-bone lamb. Whether you are out with friends or looking for somewhere to take the family, Paddy’s Marten is a sound choice.
