There have been some refurbishments, rebrandings, reopenings, new openings and, sadly, some that have packed away the menus for the last time.
We said hello to the likes of Lincoln Road’s Turkish Restaurant, the stunning city centre Kathmandu Lounge, Miller & Carter steak house at Alwalton, Lotus in Westgate and even a Wingstop amongst others.
It was sadly the end of the road for long-established favourites such as The Banyan Tree in Westgate and Tavan on Lincoln Road.
But already there are new arrivals to look forward to in 2026.
21. 2025 eating out
Blind Tiger 2 opening in Ham Lane, Orton Waterville in August Photo: Brad
22. 2026 eating out
In August a new Chinese restaurant, Fire & Wok, launched in Cowgate Photo: Brad
23. 2025 eating out
Hook'd fish and chips restaurant opened in place of Parrots in Hereward Cross in October Photo: Brad
24. 2025 eating out
In October, Lotus, a new Indian restaurant opened in Westgate, filling the void left by Banyan Tree which closed after 15 years. Photo: Brad