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Paddy's Marten Inn

Restaurant Bar Pub Indian restaurant

Bar and grill decorated with movie photos, serving Indian dishes in dining room with ceiling beams. People often mention service, Indian, good, Leicester, nice, curry, staff, busy, restaurant, fish,


Address

98 Martin St, Leicester LE4 6EU, United Kingdom

Website

paddysmarteninn.co.uk

Contact

+44 116 266 5123

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (1.4K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Friday: 5 to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 5 to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Monday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (13) Indian (9) good (8) Leicester (7) nice (7) curry (7) staff (7) busy (7) restaurant (6) fish (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 1/5 Keta P. 1 year ago on Google
    OVER-RATED lndian restaurant in Leicester! It is very OVER-PRICED and quantity comes in very inadequate portions. QUANTITY IS VERY SMALL - *check the picture which they seem to call large portions! QUALITY IS WORSE - I mean who serves fresh passion fruit juice with Rubicon mango juice in it *even the color says that! Very over-hyped for the culture itself - I understand the pictures around but the seating is very uncomfortable and congested! They really need to up their game and stop over-charging. I really do not recommend this place! A huge disappoint at the name of Indian culture. DO NOT support them at all! Very DISSATISFIED!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 kiren p. 3 months ago on Google • 641 reviews New
    Best meal I have ever had in Leicester, Really nice tasting and good selection on the menu. The prawns were nice and the egg tawa was quality. Decent selection of beers and drinks too. Not the cheapest but will definitely be back

  • 5/5 Sean O. 5 months ago on Google • 611 reviews
    Loved our first visit tonight. We normally go somewhere else but they were closed so on recommendation from our son we booked in. There is a eclectic trad boozer come Bollywood vibe going on, which is very enjoyable. The menu is very extensive, and very reasonably priced. We had sizzling Tandoori Chicken and Salt and Pepper Fish as starters, after the usual poppadoms and pickles. The fish portion was huge, and really enjoyable. The peppery heat built slowly! Main courses were white bean curry and Chilli Chicken. We were asked.what level of spicing we wanted and I'm glad I picked medium! Drinks were the usual lagers on draft, the Cobra was excellent with the curry. Service was exceptional, the staff were hard working and very attentive. A brilliant place, we will be back. Decent vegetarian options as well.

  • 4/5 Mitesh P. 7 months ago on Google • 260 reviews
    So after years about hearing about this place managed to go on a Friday evening whilst in Leicester. It was busy and I didn't book so had to wait for a table but eventually got one. Sat down and looked at the menu which had a good variety of food but as I'm already partial to grills and wings I went for the grill. Also ordered lamb chops, salt & pepper prawns and a few others. Being a Friday it was busy and that delayed the service a little but that's expected when you see how busy this place was. I imagine that at a different time the service will be different. The food itself was on point. The Salt & Pepper Prawns were amazing and will definitely be having it again without a second thought. The grill was really nice, though I think the bed of onions could've been caramelised more. The lamb chops had a nice flavour and weren't overdone, kept it's flavour and didn't rubber out. Will I be returning, without a doubt a great place in Leicester. Just be mindful it's street parking there but there are spots close by.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Vikrant K. 7 months ago on Google • 149 reviews
    Paddy’s Inn is a quirky Indian restaurant inspired heavily by Bollywood. It’s full of posters of actresses and actors from yesterdays to modern day. The interiors are cozy. The staff is very friendly and polite. The food is well priced. The portion sizes are actually decent sized. The menu is excellent and has lots of vegetarian options. They also have a bar. It’s a great place for dinner with family and friends. Highly recommended this place
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 patricia w. 10 months ago on Google • 28 reviews
    We had a lovely meal here last week, excellent service, friendly staff. Personally, for us, the atmosphere was too loud, we couldn't hear ourselves talk - probably us being too old! They only offered one type of white wine by the glass, which was disappointing, and the drive leading to the pub/restaurant was challenging, to say the least. We ordered way too much food but was allowed to bring it home and can honestly say some of the tastiest indian cuisine we've ever had on the night and at home. Price bracket is based on food only.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alan R. 9 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    I had been told about this place for a few months and finally went for a family 21st Birthday. Well what an atmosphere, staff are lovely and made a big deal for the birthday boy. All food was amazing, very tasty, not just heat. Food did take a while but we were a large group. Shame you don't deliver!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John G. 1 year ago on Google
    So good! Really tasty, great service, easy going atmosphere. really liked that the waiter knew A LOT about the food and was able to give solid advice on the best choices for us. Sizzler was top class.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Matthew T. 1 year ago on Google
    Quick service, amazing food. Unlike other reviews, I thought the prices were very reasonable. Only downfall from the service, was being asked to leave at 8:30 (Arrived at 6:30) for the next table.. just felt rushed and cut an otherwise enjoyable evening short. I do understand it is Christmas, which will be busy for them though!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Azariah Allen P. 1 year ago on Google
    Kadhai stuff are amazing. Its a wee bit spicy which is perfect.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jeetender Singh P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and good authentic Indian food. Servers were a little rude and pushy. Although the food was good, i wouldn't say it's unique in any way but the bill was a shock, very expensive felt by all guest's in our group.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karolina P. 2 years ago on Google
    A place with authentic Indian taste and a cosy atmosphere! The restaurant is located close to the famous street with Indian delicacies named Melton Rd which makes the experience even more vivid 😊 Meat enthusiasts will be in love with this place! I would highly recommend Mixed #Sizzling Meats for a starter and a #Lamb Curry for the main course 🥩🍗🥘
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Bhavin M. 9 months ago on Google • 73 reviews
    Nice place popped in for a nice family meal, food was decent and service a bit to much. They gave a time slot and constantly rush you for drinks and orders, I think service needs to be a little more laid back and give customers some time to enjoy their food and drinks. Apart from the service can’t fault it so easily fixed 👍🏽parking also a little busy in the area especially at peak times

  • 4/5 sharon d. 5 months ago on Google • 57 reviews
    Service was good, attentive, quick, place is really busy, the chicken madras, the veg sizzler all tasty. Little disappointed with the paneer and peas on tawa aa they weren't as nice, pretty bland

  • 5/5 H M. 4 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    We usually get curries but this time opted for mixed grill and it didn't disappoint! Full of flavour and cooked perfectly. Lamb shish was 🤤 Dropped one star on service as the staff were not very attentive and it was hard trying to get their attention. However, they were still super friendly!

  • 2/5 Anand T. 1 year ago on Google
    Used to be a great restaurant with great food. I used to always order the lamb chop curry as it would fall off the bone. I came with work colleagues and the lamb was super tough so I had to leave most of it.

  • 5/5 Michelle C. 2 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous tasty food, welcoming friendly staff A++++

  • 5/5 Linda M. 1 year ago on Google
    Thus is our favourite curry house. We drive an hour to get to it! You must try the salt and pepper fish starter! Delicious! The staff are helpful and friendly! Award winning pub! The very best!!!!!

  • 5/5 Gurkirit K. 11 months ago on Google
    Excellent food and fantastic service. The salt and pepper fish was excellent.

  • 5/5 Nayan D. 11 months ago on Google
    It's a brilliant restaurant, I've been coming here for years. What better than sitting down, ordering delicious Indian food that is table served, and beers too. They did have accreditation from Jamie Oliver a few years ago and kept up their standards. However, I didn't like a dish this time that, in my view, didn't look and taste right. It's got busy and parking can be an issue but you will have to search round on the street and I'm sure it's safe from our previous visits. Early evening is better for families and young kids, but I would call and ask them when booking your tables. I recommend pre booking for Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, though. Hope you will enjoy it too!

  • 5/5 Josh S. 1 year ago on Google
    Book a table now. Don’t contemplate any longer. This is the only curry shop you need to know. I suggest you order the salt and pepper fish for starter - yes, fish I know but trust me. We like our curry a bit spicy but medium is the most we can handle. If you’re hesitant, I suggest mild. Parking along the street, I suggest you approach from the east and park before arriving at the front entrance. 50£ for two with a few beers

  • 5/5 serena m. 9 months ago on Google
    Hands down the best Indian food we've had in Leicester. All of the dishes were good portion sizes and tasted incredible. We have the mixed grill and mixed paneer tikka and Mogo to start. Chicken curry, paneer tawa and dhal Makani for mains. All delicious. The Currys all came with a rice and naan. We also tried the pistachio kulfi which was nice too!

  • 5/5 Brad S. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely fantastic food and attentive to their customers. I am allergic to Onion so they were so helpful and constantly checking on me and letting me know what I can and can’t eat. Highly recommend, easily the best for this cuisine in Leicester!

  • 5/5 Antony S. 1 year ago on Google
    It's not very often I'm speechless when it comes to eating out. There are no words which can describe the world class eatery that this place is. I can only say go and see for yourself. The food, the service and the atmos are something else. Off the chart good. If you don't go and try this food you've missed out. Oh by the way whenever you go. Book. There are never any tables here if you wander in. Once you've eaten here you'll see why.

  • 5/5 Atul H. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food, as always!! One of the best Indian restaurants in Leicester. Food is delicious and the service is impeccable too! Definitely worth a visit. We often travel up to Paddy's for dinner. It's a 4 hour drive for us!! Love it!

  • 5/5 Adam P. 2 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Absolutely exceptional! We’ve been to quite a few Indian restaurants over the past few months and Paddy’s is definitely up there with the best. The food was exceptional, very tasty and beautifully cooked with great portion sizes. Staff were superb as well. Could not recommend it highly enough!

  • 5/5 Nicola w. 1 month ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    First visit a few weeks ago, will definitely go back. Food was delicious, especially the salt and pepper fish starter. All the dishes tasted fresh, were made as hot or mild as you requested and served promptly. Service was excellent despite the venue being full. Great atmosphere.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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