The best restaurants in Melton East Midlands

As the board above the bar says. Small, but welcoming pub with regulars. Loved the friendly service and everyone seemed to know everyone. I walked into this pub for the first time in my life and spoke to some really interesting people. Staff were really kind and helpful. Real fire too and lovely atmosphere.

We visited the Old Forge this morning for the first time and we weren't disappointed. We were greeted by Lola the dog who made our own little dog very welcome. The outside seating area was extremely pleasant and well kept with a charming brook and weeping willow setting the scene. Our breakfast of bacon and egg sandwiches served on toasted granary bread was absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. Our hosts were lovely and offered advice on some dog walking routes in the area which we went on to enjoy. We will definitely be visiting again. Thank you very much, Jayne, Dean and Rexi x

We didn't actually get to eat there. We wanted lunch on Monday 4 March. A sign on their door and listing on Google says it opens at 12.30pm. I wanted to make sure ir would be open, so phoned on Sunday evening and was told that it would be open at 2pm, or possibly 1.30pm. So the next day we walked into town, had a drink and then went there at about 2.20pm. Guess what? CLOSED. A total waste of our time and big disappointment. Rest assured, we will not now be going. But we've booked at the excellent Mangal in Syston that has delicious food at a much lower price than Turk Nazz.

The service was exceptional. We wanted some choices that were not on the menu and the chefs adapted their dishes to accommodate our vegetarian choices. The flavours were delightful and the range of textures made eating the food very appealing. I will definitely be returning and would certainly recommend their menu, food and wonderful service to anyone living in or around Bottesford. Regards Paul and Eithne

Finally a local pizzeria that serves an authentic Italian pizza. The Calzones were really tasty too. Staff were really friendly and patient with our energetic young kids. Will definitely be back.

brilliant food, quick service and lovely staff, would recommend to anyone. lovely atmosphere and good prices for the food

I felt it was quite an awkward place. You have to book in advance for afternoon tea when in reality it was dry, cheap bread with probably aldi ham in the middle and dry cakes. Upon arrival the owner was leaning over the counter playing on her phone. No customer service. Once the food was placed in front of us I noticed that a hair was in one of the scones. She then replaced it with a small shop bought one. The other scone was very hard and dry. The cups were dirty and we had no spoons. The milk was a little off as if it had been sat on the table all day. Overall not a great experience. I think the whole afternoon tea was chucked together onto a cake stand, put on top of sticky tables, costing a couple of quid but charging people so much more. The whole experience was very awkward and it didn't feel very welcoming in there at all which is sad because it's not the service you would expect from a small local coffee shop. Costa provides a better experience!

Not open to public being used for illegal immigration

the owner is a nice man whos favorite grandson is called Riley he is verycool and will get riley a ps5 great place great food great atmosphere mon the celtic

Lovely location, with sooooooo much potential. We were served a limp sausage roll which had just been heated up in a microwave. Very disappointing.

Small portion...wrong sauce. Tired salad...will not shop here again, sad as it used to good...time for it to go.

After visiting Greegs, I felt that I have to inform you of our findings with great concern. On entry we noticed that all tables outside, and then entering inside were covered with food residue, paper, crumps, paper napkins bottles etc. I managed to find a somewhat clearer table to sit at and waited for my husband to join me to sit to eat our lunch at 13.30. After having to wipe the table myself and looking around the cafe, that’s when we noticed the dirty carnage around everywhere, on tables and the floors to your cafe. Wow I thought this is absolutely filthy. Never in my life of visiting Greggs cafe have we ever come across such absolute filth and mess. I took photos of this carnage. I will point out that at this time it was not busy at all, so I took it upon myself to go and talk to one of the 3 staff members that were working in your store. 1 young female and 2 males with glasses. I questioned the young female as to why the store was in such a filthy mess why tables inside and out the floor was not swept and everything was not cleaned and cleared after all this is where people come to eat there lunch. I was told by her I know it’s dirty!! That’s it. I told her that this is not acceptable if the state of the cafe is in such filth what on earth is going on out back in the food prep zone. I pointed out to her that I would be making an official complaint the following day and also I will be contacting the Environmental heath dept as this is a major issue for public health. Also there after there was no attempt of any cleaning going on, the surroundings are a total health hazard and it is absolutely not good enough or acceptable. Nothing followed by any of the staff members to even try and put this right in fact they all just stood behind the counter doing absolutely nothing not even filling up with any food as the counters which were quite empty. What on earth is going on in this Cafe. Where is the Manger in all this. They all need sacking for potentially putting the public’s heath at risk. I have now sent my complaint to the CEO and head office now, and have suggested that they should make an unannounced visit to this cafe to see this filthy mess and also read all reviews that we the Customers have left on Tripadvisor and read all the comments that people are leaving for them. Reply: Greegs is now dealing with the matter. Well let’s hope so!!

Not tidy, the chips was greasy and some were mouldy and the meat was asked to be crispy but came out soft

Absolutely outstanding service. Booked a table of 21. Seated in their stunning area upstairs. Very busy downstairs. It was a full house but the service from three excellent friendly team members was stunning. Every wish catered for. Perfect and beautifully presented food. Locally sourced cooked to perfection and for a larger party delivered with immaculate timing. Incredibly professional from booking to the day of the meal. Highly, highly recommended Thank you all.

Ordered some food this evening and my burger was missing its cheese and the bun was mouldy