Tarboush Cafe and Restaurant

Tarboush Cafe and Restaurant on Market Street opened in April 2010, bringing Lebanese and Moroccan cooking to central Loughborough. Char-grilled lahm mashwi, chicken shawarma — praised repeatedly as one of the best things to eat in town — and a falafel and vegetable platter make up the highlights of a menu that also includes Moroccan-influenced tagine-style dishes. Vegan and gluten-free options are available, and the garlic sauce has its own dedicated following in reviewer comments. The Market Street location puts it close to the university's main building, giving it a strong lunchtime trade.