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Only a mile from magnificent Belvoir Castle, The Windmill was the subject of a refurbishment in 2006 that has transformed this old country inn, but instead of tearing the heart out of the place as sometimes happens, this one has been handled with skill and taste. The essential nature remains and the overall effect is one of added welcome and roused expectations.

Because of the changing menus we list here dishes that make regular appearances, though proprietors David and Kirsten are always on the lookout for new and interesting additions to their repertoire. Starters of Belvoir pigeon and black pudding salad are always popular, and chicken liver and foie gras parfait is served with homemade chutney for added piquancy. Main courses can include fresh fillet of salmon with mint yoghurt dressing and sag aloo, or their famous combo of beef, chicken and pork on Sundays, with meat supplied by the very credible Owen Taylor Butchers from Derbyshire.

A two course menu chosen from the main menu is available Monday to Friday, except Friday evenings, to include a choice of dessert. The slate menu with ten or so snacks is available most of the time. A handy wine list is kept lively by Weavers of Nottingham, well known and respected in the area. A plentiful range of beers, including Adnams, Peroni, Hoegaarden, Peetermans, Guinness and Stowford Press.

Most Indian restaurants in the UK offer customers a wide range of mealtime meat and vegetarian dishes. However, only a handful highlight the country's amazing hundred per cent vegetarian snacks and light bites that are enjoyed in almost every Indian home.

Through its à la carte and buffet menus, Sakonis introduces the English palate to an eclectic mix of home recipes that have been handed down over generations. Signature creations include spicy cottage cheese or paneer chilly, crispy bhajiyas, deep-fried fresh vegetables and gram flour dumplings, and chats or savoury snacks that are served at street carts in India, Pakistan and the rest of South Asia.

The eats section of the menu offers everyday snacks from all over India, ranging from the south Indian uttapa, idli and dosa pancakes, to curries and naan bread from the north. An interesting set of Indo-Chinese dishes embrace cauliflower Manchurian, sweet and sour chow mein, and sautéed babycorn.

Fresh juices and rare desserts such as srikhand, rice kheer, carrot halwa, and mohanthal help bring the experience to an end.

Family-run Shearsby Bath is a unique leisure destination in Bruntingthorpe Road, Shearsby. With superior cuisine, elegant décor, and a relaxing ambience, this charming venue makes the most of its location in the beauty of the Leicestershire countryside.

Shearsby Bath hosts various special events that range from weddings and corporate functions, to exclusive musical evenings and celebration meals. The idyllic countryside is a lovely setting for casual and formal dining, and three restaurants, The Orangery, Fernie Lounge Bar, and Spa Restaurant each offer their own distinctive experience and style.

The Orangery offers stunning views while Fernie Lounge Bar gives you a chance to enjoy a leisurely drink by the fireside or a relaxed evening meal during the summer. The Spa Restaurant is a uniquely styled rustic yet opulent venue and is open all day Sunday.

The modern British menu opens with homemade crab cakes and goes on to offer corn-fed chicken breast, traditional fish and chips, a choice of steaks, and stone-baked pizzas. Try to ignore that expanding waistline as you sample the hot chocolate fondue with seasonal fruit, marshmallows, and mini doughnuts for dessert.

Queens Road is home to many stylish shops, cafes, and restaurants, and if you're in the area and in search of a genuine Italian restaurant, visit the friendly Don Leone. Daytime diners who have enjoyed al fresco breakfasts will be glad to know that the smart little place is also open in the evening.

In the daytime feast on homemade burgers, salads, pizza and pasta, jacket potatoes, and a croque monsieur stuffed with farmhouse ham and cheddar, and toasted on bread smothered with wholegrain mustard.

The dinner menu opens with starters of thick focaccia bread and garlic butter, and juicy mussels with tomatoes, fresh herbs, and Napoli sauce. Mains include choices such as steak Diane, and calf liver alla Veneziana, fresh liver pan-fried with garlic, red onion, white wine, and rosemary. The meat dream pizza brings together salami, Parma ham, pepperoni and prosciutto in a sumptuous celebration, while the flavoursome salmon tagliatelle is another of their lovely creations.

Classic desserts of tiramisu and pannacotta help end in true Italian style. A short drinks list complements proceedings.

The pretty village of Thorpe Langton is home to The Bakers Arms, a relaxed restaurant and pub that is known in the area for its tasty food and comfortable environment. Owners Kate and Tim together with their three chefs warmly welcome customers and ensure each person has a great time dining and drinking.

The menu never stays the same very long but its consistently high standards remain the same, with the result that booking is advised. Those pining for fruits of the sea are rarely disappointed here. Freshly created starters embrace a platter of smoked salmon, smoked trout and a prawn cocktail, while Head Chef Andrew Wilson's main courses encompass a well-presented whole-grilled lemon sole with parsley butter, and confit of duck with red pepper and ginger marmalade.

Among desserts, watch out for a coffee and almond Pávlova with amaretto cream and fresh apricots. There is a perfectly adequate wine list and a good range of decent beers, both bottled and on draught.