Maiyango European restaurant in Leicester is easily one of the best restaurants that they city has to offer. Located on St Nicholas Place the hotel and restaurant boasts an enviable position close to the main attractions of the city centre including the Highcross shopping centre, cinema and the Curve theatre which is just five minutes’ walk away.

A contemporary and quirky dining experience awaits all guests, who are encouraged to enjoy one of the bar’s famous cocktails in the chilled out lounge area before migrating to the tiered dining area. Complete with intimate booths, cleverly created using varying lengths of wood and finished with jewel-toned cushions, pendant lights and drapes, the restaurant is stunning, intimate and completely unique. The tables are laid simply, allowing the food to do the talking.

Head Chef Phillip Sharpe is the brains behind the exquisite offerings on the menu. His meticulous attention to detail and rigorous checklist for choosing local producers to supply the restaurant ensure that every dish is a gastronomic delight. His creations are intricate and always beautiful presented, showing off the flavours and textures of every ingredient to its maximum potential. From locally-sourced, slow roasted blade of beef served with chargrill filled wasabi and herb rosti and a wild mushroom jus, to roasted wild halibut with citrus mash, spaghetti vegetables and a lemongrass foam, every item on the dish is cooked and placed on the plate in such a way to celebrate it as an individual flavour and part of a complex culinary creation.

The menu as a whole is reasonably priced for the quality that you receive but regular lunch time and special offers ensure that you can still enjoy all the finesse of Maiyango, no matter what your budget.

If you are looking for a stand-out restaurant that provides a culinary experience that you won’t forget any time soon, then Maiyango hotel and restaurant is for you. It is perfect for a romantic meal for two, special celebration or even for a business lunch to ‘wow’ potential clients, the staff at Maiyango will ensure that everything goes without a hitch, leaving you free to enjoy the food and the atmosphere at a leisurely pace.