Where you can go to eat out in Peterborough from today

So with restaurants in Peterborough pulling out all the stops to make sure they are safe and covid secure to welcome back sit-down guests, here are some of the city venues which will be happy for your custom in the run-up to Christmas.

A number will open seven days a week throughout December, with some planning special Christmas Day and Boxing Day offerings, and one even introducing a £10 “substantial meal deal”.

However, one that won’t be opening just yet is The Paper Mills at Wansford, which last week was all geared up for a big festive season.

Posting on facebook owner Sarah Evans said: “It is with real disappointment and hurt that we have to confirm we will NOT reopen for business post lockdown on Wednesday 2nd December.The government restrictions ( Tier 2 ) placed on our business prevent us delivering the quality of food and ambience that all the staff and owners have worked so hard in recent years to provide.Please note we will reopen at the earliest opportunity and we look forward to seeing all our customers and friends again soon.”

Banyan Tree, Westgate, city centre (from Thursday and evenings only). It will be opening Christmas Day and Boxing Day - look out for the menus.

Bar 42, Broadway, city centre (from Wednesday).

Bombay Brasserie, Broadway, city centre (from Wednesday).

Brewery Tap, Westgate, city centre (from Wednesday). Lunch and dinner Monday to Wednesday, all day Thursday to Sunday.

Chalkboard bistro and tearooms, The Embankment, city centre (from Friday).

Coyotes Bar and Grill, Northminster, city centre (from 7pm Thursday, with live entertainment Thursday, Friday and Saturday).

East, Town Bridge, city centre (from Wednesday). Open lumch and dinner Monday to Thursday, all day Friday to Sunday.

Embe, Cowgate, city centre (from Wednesday).

Flame Bar, Broadway, city centre (from Wednesday). Reopening with a new look - the restaurant has moved upstairs with a more cocktail bar feel downstairs.

Gurkha Durbaar, Broadway, city centre (from Wednesday). It will be opening seven days a week throughout December.

Ibrahimi, Sycamore Avenue, Dogsthorpe (from Wednesday).

Inari Sushi and Grill, Broadway, city centre (from Wednesday). There will be a welcoming free drink for first night bookings.

Middleton’s steak house, Bridge Street, city centre (from Wednesday).

Pizza House, Cowgate, city centre, (from Wednesday).

Pizza Parlour, Cowgate, city centre (from Wednesday.

Prezzo, Cowgate, city centre (from December 2)

Queen’s Head, Queen Street, city centre (From Wednesday).

Salamis Greek Taverna, Broadway, city centre (from Wednesday).

Sundays, Cathedral Precincts (from Friday to Sunday). David Beever says: “All being well we will open more days closer to Christmas”

Tap and Tandoor, Cumbergate, city centre (from Wednesday)

Tavan, Lincoln Road, city centre (from Wednesday).

Turtle Bay, Exchange Street, city centre (from Wednesday).

The Ladz, Cowgate, city centre (from wednesday).

Wildwood, Church Street, city centre (from Wednesday).

2020 World Buffet, New Road, city centre (from Wednesday). Look out for its all you can eat Christmas Day buffet menu.

Angel Spice, Stilton (from Wednesday).

Blue Bell, Glinton (from Wednesday). Will Frankgate says: “Thank you once again for your kind messages and for those who have all booked tables with us in readiness for next week. We will aim to make your December a very special one in all ways that we possibly can. We’re so looking forward to seeing you all!”

Blue Bell, Werrington (from Thursday).

Cherry House, Church Street, Werrington (from Wednesday).

Dog in a Doublet, Northside nr Thorney (from Wednesday).

Chubby Castor, Castor (from Thursday - and it will open Tuesdays throughout December).

Everest Kitchen, Yaxley (from Wednesday).

Golden Pheasant, Etton (from Wednesday). In addition to its usual menu, the pub will be offering a “substantial meal deal” - £10 including a drink.

Gurkha Lounge, Stewartby Avenue, Hampton Vale: (from Wednesday, with two sittings each evening).

Homme Nouveau, Whittlesey Market Place (from Wednesday).

House of Feasts, Eye Green (from Wednesday).

Mattoni, Stewartby Avenue, Hampton Vale (From Wednesday).

Mattoni, Eye village (from Thursday). Goretti Lobato says she has used lockdown to freshen up the restaurants and work on new menus.

Pack Horse, Northborough (from Wednesday). Heidi Semple says: “We will be revising our menu to ensure an affordable offering as well as our usual menu.”

Queen’s Head, Nassington (from Wednesday).

If in doubt contact the venue for clarrification.