The best restaurants serving British food in Bottesford Melton East Midlands

Change of plan this time, no main course then not enough room for cake. Coffee and cake only this time. Just as full and satisfied when we had finished. PERFECT.

The Thatch is a fabulous place - the setting, staff and food are fantastic and it’s one of our favourite places to go. Never disappointed. Beautiful decor, fantastic garden at the back to enjoy a relaxing drink on a spring/ summer evening. Food is always fab. Cannot recommend highly enough

A friend of mine suggested I went with him to see what I thought of an eatery he had found. On Easter Saturday we ventured to Paul's. I am a doddery old bloke and was delighted when the young lady who greeted us went to considerable lengths to make sure I could safely negotiate to the bar area and get seated. Our drinks and menues were soon with us and I was spoilt for choice, and delighted. When the food was ready she took the same care leading me down to a well appointed and spotless room with a very pleasant feel to it. I had opted for the pork,apple and black pudding on bubble and squedk and I certainly ended up squeaking with pleasure at taste and texture. I had to try Paul,s pannacotta for pud and it was a fantastic end to lunch with a cup of fresh coffee and a chocolate to send me out as a very happy old man. To sum up everything was first class from start to finish and I cannot wait to go back to try the lambs liver.

Had lunch with friends. There were 5 of us. One member of our group was in a wheelchair and the staff were very accommodating. The food, service and atmosphere were very good. Many thanks.

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

Pre booked tables were being used, service dreadful, coffee tepid, cake arrived when we had all drunk our coffee, restaurant manager unfriendly and dismissive, tables not been wiped, crumbs under the chairs.Decor lovely and expensive but ‘fur coat and no knickers’ - need to get the essentials right pdq!!One positive - young waiter Tom was a star.