Merchant of Venice Blog

Dining guides, event news and stories from our Italian restaurants in Leicester and Nottingham.

Family and friends enjoying a relaxed shared Italian meal together at a restaurant table
Family Dining · 1 August 2026

Family-Friendly Restaurants Near Patchings Art Centre: Where to Eat After a Day of Art and Adventure

Just finished a day of art, gardens and animal paddocks at Patchings? Discover why Merchant of Venice is the family-friendly Italian restaurant Nottingham visitors keep coming back to.

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Elegant pre-theatre dinner table set with wine glasses and a plated Italian dish at Merchant of Venice Granby Street Leicester
Pre-Theatre Dining · 1 August 2026

Best Italian Restaurant on Granby Street Leicester for Pre-Theatre Dining

Dining before a show at Curve Theatre? Discover why Merchant of Venice on Granby Street is one of the most convenient pre-theatre dining spots in Leicester city centre.

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Atmospheric restaurant interior tucked away on Loseby Lane in Leicester's historic Lanes quarter
Local Guide · 1 August 2026

Why Loseby Lane is Leicester's Hidden Gem for Authentic Italian Food

Tucked into Leicester's historic Lanes quarter near Highcross, discover why Loseby Lane is home to one of the city's most-loved authentic Italian restaurants.

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Fresh handmade Italian pasta dish served at Merchant of Venice, one of the best Italian restaurants in Leicester
Dining Guide · 26 July 2026

Best Italian Restaurant in Leicester for Authentic Italian Cuisine

If you've been searching for the best Italian restaurants Leicester has to offer, discover why Merchant of Venice is the city centre's home for authentic, tradition-rooted Italian cooking.

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Merchant of Venice Logo – Authentic Italian Restaurant Leicester