Paprika, in its fourth successful year in Leicester, is very much a family restaurant. With the bar to one side, a large restaurant on the other and a special room for children to play in, the atmosphere is welcoming and lively without being too loud. The interesting decor and spacious design, as well as a gorgeous beer garden, sets it apart from other typical curry restaurants and makes it suitable for large parties as well as for more intimate groups and couples.

The innovative menu, designed by hand-picked chefs from across the world, features refined dishes from all parts of India and demonstrates strong Indio-Chinese and East African influences; this means that the menu is a rather special international amalgam. With a traditional kids’ menu, meat, fish and vegetarian starters from £3.50, main courses from £5.25, puddings from £2.75 and a bountiful tapas selection at £12 for four items, prices are more than competitive. The unfussy presentation and the bright, fresh flavours of their bhajis, tandooris and tikkas will have your tastebuds tantalised. To drink you can have anything from soft to spirits, Dom Perignon to Slush Puppies.

Whatever the occasion, Paprika will always try to accommodate you, though booking is strongly recommended for Saturday nights. So get yourself along to Paprika; this surprising gem’s happy atmosphere, ample parking, outstanding food, frequent live music and delightful welcome for all the family is the perfect recipe for a good time.