
Sapori Restaurant & Bar
A family-run gem offering modern Italian fine dining with a Neapolitan flair, celebrated for its exquisite dishes and warm, elegant atmosphere.

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Sapori Restaurant & Bar

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A family-run gem offering modern Italian fine dining with a Neapolitan flair, celebrated for its exquisite dishes and warm, elegant atmosphere.
"Outstanding food and impeccable service make this a must-visit Italian fine dining experience."
Book Tasting Menu
Embark on an exquisite culinary journey with the tasting menu.
Reserve in Advance
Book ahead, especially for special occasions or larger groups, to secure your table.

Quick Facts
Cuisine
Italian
Price
$$$
Phone
+44 116 236 8900
Address
40 Stadon Rd, Anstey, Leicester LE7 7AY, United Kingdom
Website
sapori-restaurant.co.uk/Highlights
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Modern Italian Fine Dining
Refined Italian classics inspired by Naples, with exquisite seafood, meat dishes, and homemade pasta.

Chef's Signature Dishes
Experience unique creations like the Octopus starter and the Neapolitan-inspired 'Terra Mia' dessert.

Personalized Dining Experience
Enjoy thoughtful touches like birthday messages and interactions with the chef in a warm atmosphere.
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Book Tasting Menu
Embark on an exquisite culinary journey with the tasting menu.
Reserve in Advance
Book ahead, especially for special occasions or larger groups, to secure your table.
Weekday Visits Recommended
Enjoy a more relaxed experience on weekdays; weekends can be busier.
Accommodating Dietary Needs
The restaurant is considerate of dietary needs, making ordering easy.
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Book Tasting Menu
Embark on an exquisite culinary journey with the tasting menu.
Reserve in Advance
Book ahead, especially for special occasions or larger groups, to secure your table.
Weekday Visits Recommended
Enjoy a more relaxed experience on weekdays; weekends can be busier.
Accommodating Dietary Needs
The restaurant is considerate of dietary needs, making ordering easy.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Sapori Restaurant & Bar is lauded for its exceptional modern Italian fine dining, with many praising the impeccable service, creative dishes, and elegant atmosphere. While some find the tasting menu pricey, the overall consensus points to a memorable dining experience, particularly for special occasions, with standout dishes like octopus and homemade pasta.
"Saturday lunch a-la carte. A really cosy family run restaurant. The food was great quality and beautifully presented; portion sizes were good too. Staff were kind, chatty and attentive and made us feel really welcome."
Ben Brookes
"Last night I went with my family for tasting menu.£90 per person. 2 items out of which I got small margarita pizza, and tomato spaghetti. How can they justify these things for £90. Very pricey for the quality of food."
Puja Mohindra
"A return visit something that is very rare for us locally.
We were greeted in the bar area and asked if we would like a drink in the bar or at the table in the restaurant we chose the latter.
We were given the choice of an a la carte, set or tasting menu.
Being midweek we chose a la carte knowing we would share each dish ordered anyway. Having viewed the Chefs social media videos of his bread making we asked for a side order of the bread which was outstanding a sourdough, a focaccia and a crisp bread that came with a light butter and amazing olive oil.
For starters we chose the grilled Octopus, confit tomato, tagiasche olive preserved lemon Pizza ( a signature dish of the chef owner) which was a real star dish the pizza base crisp & light. The confit tomatoes punchy with flavour, the olives and preserved lemon balancing out the whole dish with perfectly cooked Octopus. Our other starter was Fregola pasta from Sardinia, prawns, mussels & saffron, cooked to perfection & again packed with flavour.
For mains we chose
Halibut with a yellow tomato sauce the fish a generous sized portion that was skillfully cooked, the potato, samphire & mushroom garnish brought together the whole dish.
Pork 4 ways showed the kitchens skill level as each element was again perfectly cooked each one giving a different layer of flavour & texture the pasta element silky & the sherry jus was indulgent balanced with the root vegetable garnish.
For dessert we ordered the tartlet (chocolate) which was at the same level as recent michelin star versions we have tasted. Thin pastry that snapped when cut into, warm rich chocolate filling & toasted hazelnuts.
Terra Mia, Another signature dish of the chef owner and a wonderful representation of his home town a dessert I have experienced here previously its worth visiting Sapori just to taste this dessert alone
Service was outstanding, front of house staff very knowledgeable regarding the menu, wines & other drinks on the list.
For me this place is worthy of 3 aa rosettes and deserves more recognition from Michelin and other food guides"
Steve Durham
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sapori specializes in modern Italian fine dining, drawing inspiration from Naples to create refined versions of classic dishes.
While some find the tasting menu pricey, many rave about its creativity, presentation, and unique flavors, considering it a worthwhile culinary journey.
Yes, the restaurant is considerate of dietary needs and happy to accommodate, making ordering at ease.
Weekends tend to be busier. For a more relaxed dining experience, consider visiting during the weekdays.
Yes, the menu caters to vegetarians, and the restaurant is considerate of dietary needs.
Yes, their pizza bar is available for private parties, conferences, or any event you wish to host. Contact them for more information.
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