Quick answer: Merchant of Venice, 19-21 Loseby Lane, Leicester LE1 5DR, takes private dining, party and group bookings in the heart of The Lanes, a short walk from Highcross and Jubilee Square. Call 0116 262 1101 with your date, number of guests and occasion.
A Characterful Venue for Private Dining in Leicester
Loseby Lane is one of Leicester’s most atmospheric streets, and the restaurant matches it: warm lighting and a Venetian-inspired interior. It feels like a special occasion without feeling formal — which is why guests choose it for celebrations and intimate group dinners.
Occasions We Host
- Birthdays, anniversaries and engagement dinners
- Work celebrations, team lunches and year-end dinners
- Family get-togethers and reunions
- Farewell and retirement dinners
- Pre-wedding and special-occasion meals
Menus and Drinks
The Party Menu (PDF) keeps group ordering simple, and from 1 December the 3-course Christmas menu is available at £36.95 per person. With Italian coffee, desserts and cocktails on offer, the evening can start with a drink and end with espresso.
Gifts and Vouchers
Planning the event as a surprise or a thank-you? Give a Merchant of Venice voucher — see our gift vouchers — or send an Italian hamper from our Italian gift hampers page to guests who cannot attend.
Opening Hours, Parking and Booking
- Hours: 8:00 AM-10:00 PM Mon-Thu, 8:00 AM-midnight Fri-Sat, 9:00 AM-10:00 PM Sun
- Parking: New Street (LE1 5NR), Chatham Street (LE1 6ES), 5 Shires Lane (LE1 4AN)
- Closed: 25 December
Small groups can reserve online via OpenTable; for private parties and larger groups, contact the restaurant directly. See also our Loseby Lane dining guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Loseby Lane takes private party and group bookings. Call 0116 262 1101 with your date, numbers and occasion.
Yes. 19-21 Loseby Lane, LE1 5DR is a short walk from Highcross and Jubilee Square.
Yes. The Party Menu is available as a PDF, and a Christmas menu runs from 1 December.
Yes. Nearby car parks include New Street, Chatham Street and 5 Shires Lane.
Yes. Merchant of Venice gift vouchers can be used at all three locations, and Italian gift hampers are available to order — see the gift vouchers and gift hampers pages, or email info@merchantofvenice.co for larger orders.
No. All Merchant of Venice restaurants are closed on 25 December. Our Christmas menu runs from 1 December.
Tell us the occasion and we will help you plan an evening in Leicester's Lanes.
