Urban Roots is a Caribbean and Jamaican restaurant at 290 Gipsy Lane in Leicester. The kitchen specialises in generous, home-style food for lunch and dinner, with an informal approach that works for both a sit-down meal and food ordered to take away.

Jerk chicken, curried mutton, oxtail and stewed chicken lead a menu built around slow-cooked flavour and warming spice. Rice and peas, plantain, dumplings, macaroni cheese and coleslaw provide the traditional sides that turn those meats into a complete meal.

Fish dishes include tilapia and ackee with saltfish, while vegetable curry provides a meat-free route through the menu. Set boxes and meal deals make it straightforward to combine a main, rice and sides without having to assemble each element separately.

The concise focus keeps the restaurant centred on Caribbean staples rather than trying to cover unrelated cuisines. Guests with allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements should confirm the current ingredients, seasoning and preparation methods with staff before ordering.

Address: 290 Gipsy Lane, Leicester LE4 9BX, England

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Urban Roots Menu Menu updated on 21 Jun 2026

Specials

Jerk King Prawns

£8.95

5 succulent king prawns marinated in our fiery jerk seasoning, bursting with bold Caribbean spices, smoky heat and a touch of sweetness.

Jerk King Prawns with chips

£12

Succulent king prawns marinated in our bold, flavour-packed jerk seasoning, cooked to perfection with a delicious Caribbean kick. Served with crispy golden chips.

Jerk loaded fries

£8.50

Crispy golden fries loaded with tender jerk chicken, spring onion and a drizzle of your choice of sauce. Packed with bold Caribbean flavour in every bite.

Urban Pie

from £7

A proper comfort dish with a tasty twist! Tender meat in a rich gravy with peas and carrots, all topped with smooth, creamy mash and baked till golden. Big on flavour, hearty, and perfect for when you fancy something warm and filling.

3x Ackee&saltfish egg roll

£5.50

Jamaica’s national dish reimagined: savory saltfish and creamy ackee with peppers and herbs, wrapped in a crispy golden shell and fried to perfection.

3x Veg Curry Egg Roll

£5

Curried mixed vegetables seasoned with island spices and fresh herbs, wrapped in a crispy golden shell and fried to perfection.

Urban pie XL

from £13

Our signature Urban Pie, now XL! Bigger, heartier and made for sharing, this loaded-up favourite is packed with flavour in every bite!

Urban island Heat sauce

Sweet, sticky and packed with a fiery Caribbean kick! Our homemade hot honey blends golden honey with warming island spices and chilli for the perfect balance of sweet and heat.

3x festivals or dumplings with urban heat sauce.

£2.50

Turn up the flavour with our signature urban Heat Sauce — a bold Caribbean-inspired sauce bursting with island spice, fiery heat and mouth-watering flavour. Served with your choice of 3 golden Festivals or 3 tasty Dumplings for the perfect dipping combo.

Jerk chicken with urban island heat sauce.

£5.50

Tender, juicy chicken marinated in our Caribbean jerk seasoning, then cooked until beautifully charred and packed with smoky island flavour. Finished with our signature urban Island Heat Sauce for an extra kick of sweet, spicy Caribbean heat.

Urban island heat mac n’ cheese

£5.50

Our rich and creamy homemade macaroni cheese, baked until golden and delicious, then loaded with our signature Urban island Heat Sauce for that bold Caribbean kick. Creamy, cheesy, spicy and full of island flavour! 🌶️

Jerk &chips with urban island heat sauce

£10.50

Juicy, flavour-packed jerk chicken served with crispy golden chips and smothered in our signature Urban island Heat Sauce. Smoky jerk flavours, crispy chips and that irresistible spicy island kick in every bite!

Plantain with urban island heat sauce.

£2.50

4 x sweet, golden fried plantain drizzled with our signature Urban Island Heat Sauce for the perfect mix of sweet, spicy and seriously tasty. A Caribbean favourite with that extra Urban Roots kick!

Urban island heat sauce

£1

Our signature Urban island Heat Sauce — a bold, homemade Caribbean-inspired sauce bursting with rich island flavours, warming spices and a fiery kick. Perfect for dipping, drizzling or adding some serious heat to your favourite dish.

Loaded patties

Flaky Jamaican patties fully loaded with fresh toppings and our signature Caribbean sauces. Choose your patty and make it loaded!

Loaded patties

from £2

Our freshly baked Jamaican patties are served loaded with your choice of toppings and flavour-packed sauces. Create your perfect combination for a satisfying meal bursting with Caribbean-inspired flavour.