Emre Smokehouse & Grill in Leicester

We had such an amazing experience at Emre last night! The staff was so warm and welcoming, making us feel right at home even though we were the last ones there 🥹 Also every dish we ordered was 10/10! 😋😋

One of the best restaurants in the midlands. From the moment you walk into the restaurant to the food, staffs and atmosphere is all 10/10. Will recommend this over and over again

Visited here on a special occasion with my better half ! An old refurbished church with all the original fixtures, the main alter surrounds a vip area, takes a bit of getting used to first but gradually turns into a very intimate setting. Calm relaxed atmosphere,chilled house lounge beats in the background and very attentive staff. Food was lovely,picanha and ribeye both really nicely cooked to Perfection! Special Thanks to Raj, the executive chef and manager of this venue, you and your team were really helpful. Kind regards Sal & Rebaka.

Twice I’ve been here, a year apart and enjoyed both visits. Second visit was last Saturday, a group of ten. The interior of this church/restaurant is stunning; red carpet on arrival, a fountain with a lily, lit up floor, complimentary and non-invasive lighting; just a stunning venue. We had the same table as our previous visit and some of us ordered the same meals too. All meals were lovely but we missed the big deep fried onion. Staff were attentive and patient. A four star instead of a five star as we ordered three side bowls of chips and only two came, we thought our server maybe hadn’t heard one of the chip orders so we didn’t chase it up but we were charged for three portions on our bill which we had to rectify. Also the coke isn’t nice, at £3.50 a bottle I want something like a coke/pepsi; the brand we were given was not nice; shame. Did enjoy watching the meatball meal being flambè’d and the chocolate domes bursting open under the hot chocolate sauce. I had the brisket (would love more slaw with it though) and cheesecake which was absolutely beaut. Would recommend and would happily visit again…but no cheap coke next time.

Having heard nothing but great reviews of this place I was quite excited to try it and even made sure to only eat a light lunch before hand. On arrival, the premises are stunning, a beautiful old church illuminated and a welcoming red carpet. Stepping inside you are greeted by huge chandeliers, a dry ice fountain, butchers counter at the back with fridges displaying the meat. I was salivating! Once seated, our (non alcoholic) drinks soon arrived and we watched the spectacle around us as warm chocolate melted spheres and flames soared as specials were being prepared and served table side. We continued to watch... After around 20 minutes we managed to attract a waiters attention to order some food. More time passed, drinks were finished and we waited... Food arrived almost an hour later... I looked down at my Tomahawk that I had ordered rare and seeing how thin it was (<10mm at the edges) I instantly knew I was in for a disappointment. It also looked like it had been savaged by a knife wielding maniac as it had been nothing short of hacked from the bone into pieces before being plated and served with a raw piece of garlic, single cherry tomato and sprig of fresh rosemary perched on top. To the side was little more than a drip of chimmichurri sauce and a bowl of fries. I cut into the steak and my fears were confirmed, it was well done and flavourless. Had it not been so late, I would most certainly have sent it back and left to dine elsewhere. My friends porterhouse was equally disappointing and over cooked served with a "dollop" of peppercorn sauce that you could literally slice. Despite ordering some of the biggest steaks on the menu, we both left feeling hungry questioning the true weight. Stunning venue but the food & service were dreadful.

Had a great time at this restaurant, food was delicious and service was great. The place itself is beautiful too. Highly recommend.

Amazing food. Would recommend. A group of six. There were options to please us all. A great place to celebrate your birthday!

Stunning place, delicious food and really friendly service! The waiters were really helpful and made sure we were content with our meal… slightly pricey but I would go again so that’s not going to put me off, it’s rare to have such a lovely place with aesthetically pleasing decor and halal food AND NO ALCOHOL!

Great steak & lovely atmosphere. 100% reccomend. Friendly & helpful staff

The food is overpriced for what it is….lovely decor but the food is average. I ordered chicken boa the boa was hard and it’s suposoed to be soft, I ordered a side of fries which were mediocre. At the price of the chips I thought they would be home made clearly it was frozen crop. The food took forever coming and when asked they said it was due to a friend who had ordered prawns. The food was cold I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone I definitely wouldn’t come again even if you paid M. Much better other place in Leicester

The food was brilliant there was lots of options to choose from you will not be disappointed, the customer service was spot on. The location is good it wasn’t something I’ve been to before as it was like a church but it was very nice inside.

Uzair was an amazing waiter, he always makes sure we are attended to. Thank you so much!

Impeccable service !!! Food was amazing! Our waiter Raju was absolutely amazing!!!! Will deffo be recommending this place to family and friends!!!!! Thank you once again !!!!!

Amazing restaurant, the food was delicious, the service was 5 star. Very friendly owner and staff, great with recommendations. The truffle pasta and platter were so good. Mocktails were very nice and refreshing. We will definitely be visiting again soon to try some more items off the menu. Thank you very much Emre.

Emre Steakhouse is an absolute gem in Leicester! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by a stunning interior that sets the tone for an incredible dining experience. The atmosphere is vibrant and buzzing, making it the perfect spot for a special night out. Now, let's talk about the food, 10/10 doesn't even begin to cover it! My partner and I shared the Cola Short Rib starter, and it was hands down the star of the show. The flavors were out of this world! For our mains, we both went for the Fillet steak, cooked medium-well, and it was sheer perfection. Every bite was spot on and left us craving more. The service was beyond amazing attentive, friendly, and made us feel truly welcomed. Overall, I couldn't be happier with our experience at Emre Steakhouse. This is easily the best steakhouse in Leicester, and we’ll definitely be coming back for more. Highly recommend! (I always get my food without garnish)

We had a lovely experience at Emre recently, the food was excellent and the atmosphere was uniquely refreshing. The staff are super helpful - especially Raju, he was very accommodating and went out of his way to help us. Highly recommend this place to all!

Wow! beautiful restaurant and the food was amazing too . Would definitely recommend👍

I recently visited Emre for my birthday meal, and I must express my disappointment with the service we received. Despite the restaurant being nearly empty -only three tables occupied- I was told upon arrival that we needed a reservation. When we indicated that we would leave, the staff member then offered to serve us as a "favour." After being seated, we were left unattended for an extended period. I had to get up and ask for our order to be taken. When the server finally approached, he did so with an unprofessional attitude. Our food was eventually delivered by another staff member, but when we requested an additional side, it was added to our order yet never brought to our table. Throughout our meal, the staff seemed more interested in chatting amongst themselves than attending to customers, which was surprising given the lack of customers. Additionally, the quality and presentation of the food was disappointing and the portions were more suitable for a child than an adult. To top it off, when it came time to pay, the server simply left the bill on our table while I was holding my card, expecting her to take the payment. Instead, she just walked off. I had to get up again to request that they process the payment by card, which is not an ideal experience for any customer. For nearly £100, the level of service and food quality was unacceptable. I will not be returning to Emre and cannot recommend it to others

My food was excellent I will definitely be dining here again with all. My friends and family

Amazing food and amazing service!! Had a full 3 courses and couldn't fault a single dish!

Absolutely fantastic food and service here. Visited Emre for the first time today and it exceeded my expectations. My husband and I were served by Alexander who really looked after us throughout our meal. He was so friendly and helpful in guiding us with our food selection. His recommendations were absolutely spot on! This is by far the best steakhouse in the country. The flavours are out of this world. We will definitely be returning here again!

Raju, was amazing. Great asset to the bussiness. Food and service was on point!

This was an impulse visit whilst we were visiting Leicester. We were served by Alexander. The hummus was delicious and the bread soft. I had the truffle pasta would recommend! Hubby had the short rib which was amazing value for money. Drinks were delicious too and not overloaded with ice.

Absolute brilliant service from alexander made sure everything was fine all throughout our time here. Would definitely recommend to all family and friends

Khalid was great, food was good too.

Our 3rd visit and once again Alex welcomed us in his own unique friendly way a true professional. Me and my husband both love coming here the food is exceptional and the surroundings are wonderful too.

Khalid was very helpful and have good knowledge on steak.

Great food and lovely place. Great service from Alexander 👌🏼

Raju was fantastic, very polite and helpful. The building was stunning and had a beautiful atmosphere. Ladies toilets were immaculate and the food was sublime. Would definitely come back, especially for big celebrations. It feels like luxury, looks like luxury and tastes of luxury.

Alexander tended to our care, lovely service

Fast service, amazing food, Alexander was very friendly and were given complimentary teas whilst the rain stopped, thank you

"We had an amazing experience here, celebrating my son's birthday. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was perfect. A special thank you to Norwood, who went above and beyond to make the evening memorable. He was incredibly kind and attentive, and he made my son feel extra special, which added so much joy to the celebration. We appreciate the exceptional service and will definitely be back!"

We had a great experience at Emry, delicious food and fantastic service by Alexander, we will definitely be returning.

Our first visit to Emre coming from up North. We did book our table for 9:30 and they closed at 11. Understandably got told kitchen closes at 10 so we had to rush our decision on what to order. One of the items was unavailable, wanted an extra drink after 10 even the bar was closed to couldn’t order extra drinks. Aside the food being nice. It is over priced and the service was very disappointing considering it’s such a beautiful restaurant

Great food, great service, thanks Alexander for a wonderful evening!

The Food was absolutely amazing and the whole feel of the restaurant was stunning! Alexander was fantastic and very knowledgable about the food and gave us good recommendations. I would recommend to anyone who is looking for that special place to eat with friends, family or partners. You have to Visit Emre!

£3 for BBQ sauce but on the plus... no charge for ketchup!? Porterhouse, lacked flavour, asked for med- well but still undercooked, would have returned it but the chef had already cut my steak.... why? No one asked me! Fillet Mignon, cooked better & was not cut so the wife enjoyed it. Dynamite prawns - £12, see pic to make your own conclusion but if you're struggling with your magnifier, there are 6 small prawns in the pic. Loaded fries was nice. Decor of the place was amazing however, need to work on the food to reflect the price... but still can't get over the charge for BBQ sauce :( * HMC approved. * Prayer room available.

Alexander gave us amazing service!

Very expensive, I can get the same for half the price, and if I make it at home less than a quarter of the price

I had really great experience first time in this authentic place. Thanks guys. Just a few problem have had parking, soap at bathroom. Other than that everything was great.

Very welcoming, really good service and exceptional food. Highly recommend and will definitely be returning. Thanks Alex!

Fantastic food, oozing with flavour. The service was great. Nov was very helpful.

Beautiful place with great decor and atmosphere. Served by Khalid, kind and friendly. Thank you for a great experience.

There isn't anything on the menu I don't want to try and the smoked rib I ordered was amazing

Amazing food and great service, will be back

Served by Raju today, excellent service as always. Had the rib-eye steak w/ mash, definitely recommend.

Amazing restaurant would definitely recommend. We had chef raju and the tomahawk was amazing!

Chef Raju , excellent service and delicious food

This is the best stake house I've ever been too. I say this as a seasoned worldwide traveler and have eaten at some of the best resturantes in the world, but this place was the best. I was absolutely gob smacked. Will be coming again.

My husband and I celebrated our 9th anniversary at Emre, and we had a wonderful experience. As a niqab wearer, we prefer visiting restaurants during quieter times for ease and privacy while eating. We arrived on a Tuesday evening at around 9 pm and were seated in a far and private corner, which provided the privacy we needed. They also turned off the music for us as we requested for the volume to be lowered. Service We were served by Zuby, who was such a pleasure! She was thoughtful and helpful as we considered what to order, and her recommendations were spot on. Food We thoroughly enjoyed the food; it was delicious, high quality and wholesome. Drinks were great too. The setting was also beautiful, and we would definitely visit again.

Nestled in the heart of Leicester city, this luxurious steak restaurant offers a dining experience like no other. Housed in a historical building, it exudes a unique and enchanting atmosphere that enhances every visit. Perfect for special occasions, this restaurant is highly recommended for its exquisite ambiance and delectable steaks.

Really enjoyed our meal here. khalid was exceptional in his service.

Khaled was amazing as our waiter, good and honest and would highly recommend. Food was on point and ordered the tomahawk steak amongst other things. If it wasn't for Khaled, I wouldn't have ordered the tomahawk

My wife and I have been to Emre a number of times, and in our last visit we were attended by Khalid who made our experience very enjoyable with his wonderful hosting. We both really enjoyed our steaks and sides. Highly recommend this place for its amazing food and exquisite ambiance!

Atmosphere and service was excellent. Khalid was very helpful. Would come back again for the great atmosphere!

First time been there and food was 10/10. Had beautiful steak and cola ribs. Khalid been amazing and other staff members were really friendly too. Definitely worth visiting this place.

Khalid Bhai was amazing! Wonderful food!

Fantastic Steak and Smoke House. Taste 10/10. Meat amazing, tender and great quality. Service by Mr Khalid was amazing, very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!! Halal food.

Totally love the ambiance and the food. Khalid took care of us very professionally and made sure we were comfortable and being serves well 10/10. Ordered Truffle Caesar Salad crisp lettuce and tender chicken and the dressing was covered all over. Coute De boeuf will was really filling for two. Chicken steak for kids was tender and soft, portion was good enough. Pina colada and Fraise for drinks were up to the mark. Ohh yes how can you not try the chocolate dome.

Lovely experience and food. The waiter Nov was very accommodating and made us feel very welcome.

Beautiful atmosphere, loved the food, service was top notch, thanks you Khaled, keep up the great work. See you again soon (I can’t wait).

Just gets better and better every time great place great food especially the beef fillet mignon Well priced

Top service from nav, very nice food

I recently dined at Emre Restaurant for a birthday meal, and it was fantastic. The food was exceptionally well-cooked and bursting with flavor. Each dish and condiment was a testament to the chef’s skill and dedication to quality. The service was prompt, attentive and friendly. The atmosphere was inviting and relaxing making it a perfect spot for casual dinners and special occasions. Big Nav deserves all the credit for making it such an amazing experience. Emre is definitely a gem in Leicester, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a top-notch dining experience.

Was served by Khaled who took good care of us throughout our meal. Good food and service would recommend to others.

Khalid was very helpful and well-mannered and gave me a very good experience. Would recommend the food highly.

Great food and atmosphere very spacious and calm aura. Impeccable service by Big Nav. Will be visiting again :)

Zubeda and Abdulah was amazing and very helpful

The food was amazing. The atmosphere even better. Khalid is very good at his job.

Our server Abdul was lovely. The food was amazing. We will definitely come back here again soon.

Nov (our waiter) was lovely, food was good

Food and atmosphere was great. The waiter Nov was 10/10 really good service.

Raju’s service was amazing . Appreciated

Nov was exceptionally hospitable. I highly recommend him

Nov was very friendly and welcoming

Food was really good, steak was cooked perfect and the sides were especially good😋 The creamed spinach and the chips were delicious! Waiter Khalid was especially helpful :)

Stunning restaurant , went for Eid and we had a delicious meal and enjoyed the beautiful decor!

Great meal and service. Nov really looked after us tonight…hope to come again! 👍

Well looked after by Nov and the staffs Thanks

Amazing food, atmosphere and service! Our waiter was Nov, he was great. The building is stunning. Fire show with the Tomahawk steak was brilliant.

Lovely food and environment Nov who hosted for the evening went above and beyond to ensure the meal was beautiful with all expectations met to ensure my wife had a wonderful birthday

Nowruz gave the best service ever everything was nice thank you 🙏

Second time visiting and certainly not last! Absolutely amazing place, food and service. Nov was very attentive and made sure all of our needs were met. I had the Emre Special and special it is indeed. I certainly recommend

The food was excellent! The service was wonderful. Nov did a wonderful job,

Great food. Great atmosphere. Great service from Nov

Great service, the gentleman was very hospitable to us and made sure we were okay. Everyone was nice and the food and the place was lovely 🙂

Great food and top service from nov

Lovely food and great service for Mr Nov

Wonderful time at Emre. Nov provided very good service, everything was cooked well and to taste. Had a great time. Perfect night out. Salah facilities also available, toilets were in very clean condition

From appetizers to desserts, this restaurant exceeded all our expectations. We got to try out the new menu and Hands down, some of the best food I’ve had recently. They use the freshest ingredients and make sure each dish is done the right way. The staff were incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and offered excellent recommendations. The ambiance and the restaurant itself adds value to the overall dining experience. Overall, from the moment we walked in, we knew we were in for a treat. The entire experience was wonderful, from the delicious food to the attentive service and atmosphere. 11/10 would go again and recommend to all my friends and family!

Food was delicious and great service from Nov. Thank you!

Amazing food, truly delicious. Thanks to Nov for the brilliant service and recommendations.

Nov was great, he was very professional and attentive. I enjoyed the fire show steak as well. Overall perfect night.

Service was 10/10 , the atmosphere, presentation of our food and most importantly our steaks were so warm and juicy , most restaurants we’ve had our steaks have been room temp but Emre had the perfect temperature! Our waiter was so friendly and was able to meet our needs efficiently would definitely reccomend for friends and family !

Nov was very accommodating and welcoming. The service was extremely good and he ensured all our needs were met. Food was incredibly delicious and very reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend!

Good selection of starters and mains. Portion sizes were very good! It’s worth trying the Tomahawk steak! Good service overall.

Would not recommend at all. Avoid. Don’t go. Terrible from start to finish, although our waitress was pleasant. We ordered a smokehouse platter - don’t do this. Our food came cold and when we raised the issue all they did was take it back, allegedly reheat it and return it to our table where it was still lukewarm. Shame as it seemed like could have had potential. We ordered steak which was decent, however imagine going to a steak restaurant and not being given steak knives??? Drinks were below average, and weren’t mixed well at all. They tried to charge us for items which were included with the dishes we purchased too. When management were informed they apologised but halfheartedly and honestly didn’t seem bothered in the slightest. We asked if there was someone else who we could speak to, and the second person who came was somehow worse than the first. All in all although very nicely decorated everything else is poor. Save your money and go to an actual steak restaurant.

Nov was great serving us and providing us with more details about the food very friendly would recommend coming here again friendly environment

Food was served Cold, then taken back and reheated. The smokehouse platter was returned lukewarm and burnt. The sides were served cold. Spoke to a manager who couldn’t do anything. No customer service skills. Didn’t even offer to replace or look at the bill. Told the manager, (who was useless) if the food was right then would be happy to pay but it was not worth the money. Absolutely do not recommend!!!

Wonderful experience. Took my lady for a special dinner and was not disappointed. The steak was tasty, the drinks were fantastic. Special shout-out to Nov for his excellent service, very much on the ball from the moment we stepped in to bringing the cheque.