Merchant of Venice Loseby Lane is an Italian café, bar and restaurant at 19–21 Loseby Lane in Leicester. Renaissance and Shakespeare-inspired details give the venue a theatrical character, while its all-day format works for coffee, a casual meal or an evening drink.
Coffee, pastries and breakfast or brunch dishes provide an easy start to the day. Later menus move through salads, pizza, pasta and Italian main courses, allowing guests to choose anything from a light plate to a more substantial sit-down meal.
Gelato and other sweet choices continue the Italian theme after the main course, and the drinks range supports both daytime café visits and evenings at the bar. The varied format makes the restaurant useful for friends meeting informally as well as groups settling in for several courses.
The Loseby Lane name distinguishes this location from the restaurant's other venues and helps diners reach the correct branch. Anyone with allergies or specific dietary requirements should check the latest menu and speak to staff before ordering about ingredients and cross-contact.
Address: 19–21 Loseby Lane, Leicester LE1 5DR, England
Merchant of Venice Menu
La Prima Colazione
Breakfast available from 8.00am – 12 Noon.
Pane Tostato con Burro e Marmellata
Toast with butter & jam.
Pane Fritto
French toast made with bread slices, soaked in a cinnamon, vanilla, egg batter and pan-fried to perfection.
Bacon Ciabatta
Bacon ciabatta sandwich.
Salmone Affumicato con Uova Strapazzate
Smoked salmon with scrambled eggs and served with Italian bread.
Egg Benedict
Poached eggs with crispy Parma ham on a toasted English muffin, topped with rich hollandaise sauce.
Egg Royale
Poached eggs smoked salmon, spinach on a toasted English muffin, rich hollandaise sauce.
Frittata di Uova con Pollo
Chicken omelette served with mixed leaf.
Purè di Avocado Sul Pane Tostato
Smashed avocado on toast with two poached eggs
Colazione Veneziana
Two slices of crispy bacon with one sausage, two fried eggs, baked beans, grilled mushrooms, hash brown & toast.
Colazione Vegana
Avocado toast, grilled tomato, Spicy potato, grilled mushrooms, baked beans, sauted spinach & toast.
Pancakes
3 Homemade pancakes with strawberries, blueberries, maple syrup served with cream on the side. OR 3 Homemade pancakes drizzled with rich, creamy Nutella for a decadent breakfast treat.
Panini
Available from Monday – Friday 8.00am – 3.00pm.
Panino con Prosciutto
Parma ham, mozzarella cheese, sundried tomatoes, olive oil, basil.
Panino al Tonno
Tuna, onions, fresh tomatoes, olive oil, black pepper.
Panino Milanese
Deep fried chicken breast with egg & breadcrumb coating.
Panino Pollo
Grilled chicken breast, fresh tomatoes, mayonnaise.
Panino Vegetariano
Fresh slices of avocado, red onion, fresh tomato, basil, olive oil.
Panino con Formaggio
Grilled courgette, onion, peppers, topped with mozzarella cheese.
Insalata
Salad
Insalata Halloumi alla Griglia
Grilled halloumi salad.
Insalata caesar
Salad with OR without Chicken
Insalata con Avocado
Avocado salad
Insalata Mista con Parmigiano
Mixed leaf and parmesan salad
Insalata Mista
Lettuce, iceberg, redonion, tomato salad.
Antipasti
Starters
Olive & Pane Italiano
A mix of green and black olives marinated and served with Italian bread and garnish.
Gamberoni Piccanti
Pan fried king prawns with garlic, chilli & napolitana sauce.
Caponata di Melanzane
Pan fried aubergine, zucchini, capers with olives and tomatoes.
Bruschetta di Salmone
Tomato, olive oil, garlic & herb topped with smoked salmon on Bruschetta.
Bruschetta di Romana
Tomato, olive oil, garlic & herb on Bruschetta.
Tagliere di Formaggi
Selection of cheese, biscuit, grapes, olives and artichokes.
Halloumi
Grilled halloumi served with garnish and bread.
Polpette
Homemade traditional Italian meatballs served in a napolitana sauce.
Verdure Miste
Grilled mixed vegetables
Funghi All’Agilo
Pan fried mushrooms with garlic & herbs in creamy sauce.
Arancini
Deep fried rice balls stuffed with mozzarella cheese served with garnish and napolitana sauce.
Antipasti Misti
Parma ham, salami milano, mortadella, Italian cheeses, artichokes and gherkins.
Pasta
Pasta Marinara
Linguini pasta with mussels, king prawns, clams, white wine and garlic in napolitana sauce with a hint of chilli.
Linguine con Gamberoni
Linguini pasta with king prawns in napolitana sauce with a hint of chilli.
Tagliatelle al Salmone
Tagliatelle pasta with smoked salmon, vodka, garlic and herbs in a napolitana sauce with a touch of cream.
Penne con Pollo e Funghi
Penne pasta with chicken, mushrooms and garlic in napolitana sauce with a touch of cream.
Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese
Fettuccine egg pasta with traditional Italian bolognese.
Rigatoni Al Ragu Bolognese
Rigatoni pasta with traditional meat in tomato sauce.
Lasagna Al Forno
Homemade traditional Italian lasagna baked in the oven.
Carbonara
Carbonara made with silky linguini, crisp pancetta and a rich Parmesan-egg sauce.
Cannelloni con Ricotta e Spinaci
Cannelloni pasta with ricotta cheese and spinach in napolitana sauce with a touch of cream. Contains egg.
Penne Arrabbiati
Penne pasta with fresh chilli in napolitana sauce.
Rigatoni alla Norma
The most popular pasta dish in Southern Italy, with aubergine, tomato, basil and garlic, topped with pecorino cheese
Contorni
Side Dishes
Homemade Chips
Halloumi Fries
Sauteed Spinach
with garlic & pepper
Sauteed Potatoes
with bacon, onion & rosemary
Garlic Bread
Garlic Bread with cheese
Olives
I Dolci
Selva Nera
Cocoa sponge soaked in liqueur, filled with a layer of chocolate cream and Chantilly cream, cherries covered with chocolate rosette.
Caramel Cheesecake
A buttery biscuit base infused with caramel and creamy no baked filling, decorated with simple and gorgeous golden sauce.
Cannolo Siciliano
A crispy pancake rolled into a tub with a layer of chocolate filled with a rich ricotta cheese with cream and chopped candied fruit.
Pistachio Cheesecake
A perfect pistachio cheesecake by balancing the three mains: cream cheese, pistachio butter and sour cream.
Tiramisu
Tiramisu is a coffee and liquor-flavoured Italian dessert. It is made of ladyfingers (savoiardi) dipped in coffee, layered with a whipped mixture sugar and mascarpone cheese, flavoured with cocoa.
British Classics
Homemade Pie
Chicken and Mushroom or Minced Beef. Served with selection of vegetable.
Homemade Cottage Pie
Savoury minced beef topped with creamed potato, cheese and vegetables.
Sunday Brunch
Merchant Special Brunch or Vegan Brunch only £14.95
Merchant Special Brunch
Price: £14.95
Vegan Brunch
Price: £14.95
Christmas 3-Course Menu
£36.95 per person. Choose one antipasti, one main, and dessert.
Crostini d’Anatra
Toasted artisan crostini topped with tender slow-cooked duck, sweet caramelised onions, cranberry sauce and goat cheese
Gamberoni Aglio e Peperoncino
King prawns sautéed with garlic, chilli, parsley and extra virgin olive oil, served with toasted ciabatta.
Burrata Pugliese
Creamy burrata served with roasted cherry tomatoes, basil oil, touch of truffle oil and toasted Italian bread.
Bistecca di Ribeye al Tartufo
Succulent grilled ribeye steak, served with Parmesan & thyme roasted potatoes, sautéed seasonal greens, and a Barolo red wine reduction.
Salmone al Forno allo Zafferano
Oven-baked salmon fillet served with saffron mashed potatoes, seasonal greens and a delicate lemon, dill and white wine sauce.
Pollo allo Cesare Gratinato
Tender chicken breast baked with a creamy Caesar-style sauce, topped with a golden Parmesan crust and finished with aromatic herbs.
Risotto al Funghi Selvatici e Tartufo
Creamy Arborio rice cooked with porcini mushrooms, Parmesan and a touch of truffle oil for a luxurious Italian festive classic.
Budino al Toffee
A soft, handcrafted date sponge generously coated in warm toffee sauce, served with vanilla bean ice cream and finished with a crisp caramel shard.
Piatti D’Autore
Signature Dishes served with boiled vegetables
Agnello Mercantile
Lamb chop served on mashed potatoes with our signature gravy on the side.
Filetto di Branzino Alla Mediterranea
Two fillets of seabass, cherry tomato sauce, white wine and asparagus with creamy sauce.
Pollo Alla Veneziana
Grilled chicken breast, white wine, mushrooms, asparagus with creamy sauce.