If you are feeling fancy and want to treat yourself to a more upscale dining experience, Leicester has some great options for you as well. Here are some of the best not budget-friendly restaurants in Leicester:

Bistrot Pierre:
This elegant French restaurant offers a charming place to enjoy authentic French dishes, such as steak-frites, boeuf bourguignon, moules-frites, and crème brûlée. You can also try their Menu Pierre, where you can enjoy two courses for £17.95 or three courses for £20.95, and add a drink for only £3. The restaurant is located at 8-10 Millstone Lane, LE1 5JN, Leicester, and is open from 12 pm to 10 pm on weekdays, and from 9 am to 10:30 pm on weekends.

Casa Romana:
This cosy Italian restaurant offers a unique menu of traditional Italian dishes, such as pizza, pasta, risotto, and seafood. You can also enjoy their specials, such as lamb shank, veal escalope, and lobster thermidor. The average price for a main course is around £15, and the restaurant is located at 5 Albion Street, LE1 6GD, Leicester, and is open from 12 pm to 2 pm and from 6 pm to 10 pm on Wednesday to Saturday.

Kayal Leicester:
This award-winning Indian restaurant specialises in Kerala seafood, such as fish curry, prawn masala, crab roast, and squid fry. You can also try their vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, as well as their desserts and drinks. The average price for a main course is around £10, and the restaurant is located at 153 Granby Street, LE1 6FE, Leicester, and is open from 12 pm to 3 pm and from 6 pm to 11 pm on weekdays, and from 12 pm to 11 pm on weekends.

An Najeeb:
An Najeeb is a restaurant in Leicester that serves authentic Indian and Indo-Chinese cuisine, with a special focus on tawa dishes. Tawa is a large, flat iron griddle that is used to cook various meats, vegetables, and sauces over high heat, creating a rich and flavourful dish. An Najeeb offers a variety of tawa options, such as desi, veg, and Indo-Chinese, as well as other dishes like biryanis, curries, and kebabs. Prices range from £30 to £50. An Najeeb is located at 61 London Road, Leicester LE2 0PE, and is open from 11 am to 11 pm every day.

Turtle Bay Leicester:
This is a vibrant Caribbean restaurant that serves spicy dishes, such as jerk chicken, curry goat, and coconut rice, as well as a variety of cocktails, rums, and mocktails. You can also enjoy their vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, as well as their desserts, such as rum cake and banana toffee cheesecake. The average price for a main course is around £12, and the restaurant is located at 15 Bath House Ln, Leicester, and is open from 11:30 am to 11 pm on weekdays, and from 10 am to 11 pm on weekends.

Bodega Cantina Leicester:
This is a colourful South American restaurant that serves Mexican and Brazilian dishes, such as nachos, burritos, tacos, and feijoada, as well as a variety of cocktails, beers, and soft drinks. You can also enjoy their vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, as well as their desserts, such as churros and dulce de leche cake. The average price for a main course is around £10, and the restaurant is located at 6 St Martins Square, Leicester, and is open from 12 pm to 10 pm on weekdays, and from 12 pm to 11 pm on weekends.