Zaytoun Restaurant

Zaytoun on Highfield Street — full name Zaytoun the Olive — is one of south Leicester's more rewarding hidden finds, with reviewers describing it as "one of Leicester's best-kept secrets." The restaurant is nicely and tastefully furnished with ambient lighting and low music — a calmer alternative to the busier spots on London Road nearby. The kitchen delivers starters, Indian house specials, biryani and bhuna dishes described as "great, nicely spiced with just the right amount of heat," and the pricing is noted as very good value. A family-run basement restaurant with takeaway and delivery alongside dining in, it suits the professional community around Highfield Street who want quality without the bustle of a high-street venue.