The Frame is an all day Mediterranean restaurant at 9 St Martins Square in central Leicester. Opened in 2022, it brings a refined but sociable style of dining to the square, with a polished room suited to lunch, dinner, drinks and celebrations.
The menu is designed around sharing, beginning with mezze and small plates before moving into more substantial dishes from the wood and charcoal grill. Fresh seasonal ingredients and direct cooking over heat give the food a clear Mediterranean character without restricting the kitchen to a single country.
Whipped feta with herbs and pistachio, padron peppers, spiced cod loin and butternut squash risotto illustrate the range between light snacks and complete main courses. Grilled meat, fish and vegetable choices allow a table to assemble a varied spread and dine at its own pace.
Cocktails and Mediterranean wines are an important part of the experience, making the restaurant as useful for an evening drink as for a full meal. Bottomless brunch sessions and private hire add further options for groups looking for a livelier occasion in the city centre.
Address: 9 St Martins Square, Leicester LE1 5EW, England
The Frame Menu
Sides
Fries
mixed herbs, garlic and truffle oil (GF, Ve)
Batata Harra
spiced potatoes, garlic, parsley and lemon (GF, V*)
Pita
coal fired bread (V*)
Mac & Cheese
breadcrumbs and crispy onion (V)
Sumak Roasted Carrots
whipped tahini and sage (GF, Ve)
Mezze
Houmous
chickpeas, coriander and chilli oil (GF, Ve)
Whipped Feta
pistachio, date molasses and chive oil (GF, V)
Muhammara
crème fraîche, pomegranate and walnut (V*)
Ezme
mixed peppers, pomegranate and red onion (GF, Ve)
Tzatziki
yoghurt, cucumber and fresh herbs (GF, V)
Olives
mixed marinated olives (GF, Ve)
Plates
Halloumi
black cherry purée (GF, V)
Fried Corn Ribs
garlic toum and pesto (GF, Ve)
King Prawn Pil Pil
garlic butter and pita (GF)
Mozzarella Arancini
arrabbiata, Italian cheese and truffle oil (V)
Calamari
chilli, garlic and aioli (GF)
Chicken Wings
chilli and pickled red onion (GF)
Padron Peppers
sea salt and harissa (GF, Ve)
Buratta
seasonal tomatoes, olive oil, sea salt (GF, V)
Salads
Beetroot Salad
candy walnuts, beetroot, pear, goats cheese, lemon dressing (GF, V)
Watermelon & Feta
fresh mint, tomatoes and lime dressing (GF, V)
Grill
Sirloin Steak
signature seasoning, chimichurri and choice of a side (GF*)
Chicken Shish
succulent cubes of marinated chicken breast, served with rice, red cabbage, mint garlic yoghurt and ezme (GF*)
Roasted Cauliflower Steak
butter bean purée and chimichurri (GF, Ve)
Feta Filo Parcel
feta and sun-dried tomato parcel with a courgette salad (V)
Lamb Kofta
minced lamb infused with a herb marinade, served with rice, red cabbage, mint garlic yoghurt and ezme (GF*)
Spiced Salmon
romesco, sautéed potatoes and broccoli with toasted almonds (GF)
Mezze Platter
three mezze of your choice (GF, Ve)
Desserts
Dessert Trio
baklava (V), chocolate & truffle torte (GF, V*), lemon posset (GF*, V)
Baklava
layered filo pastry, chopped nuts, honey and ice cream (V)
Chocolate & Truffle Torte
honeycomb, orange, pistachio and ice cream (GF, V*)
Lemon Posset
cream, lemon, mint and homemade shortbread (GF*, V)
Fruit Platter
selection of seasonal fruits (GF, V)
Spritz
Limoncello Spritz
limoncello · prosecco · soda · lemon
Aperol Spritz
aperol · prosecco · soda · orange
Rose Spritz
gin · prosecco · lemonade · rose
Hugo Spritz
gin · prosecco · elderflower · lime
Classics
Mediterranean Mojito
rum · honey · soda · lime
Mediterranean Mule
vodka · fig liqueur · ginger beer · limoncello · mint · lime
Spicy Picante
tequila · agave nectar · chilli · lime
Sea Margarita
tequila · triple sec · salt · lime
White Wine
125ml | 175ml | bottle
Languore Trebbiano Chardonnay Ve
Italy | intense, tropical, smooth
Ombrellino Pinot Grigio Ve
Italy | white peach, white floral, elegant
Balade Romantique Sauvignon Blanc
France | apple, gooseberry, crisp
Lua Nova Vinho Verde Ve
Portugal | zesty, white flowers, tropical fruits
Red Wine
125ml | 175ml | bottle
Languore Sangiovese Ve
Italy | cherry, blackberry, balanced
Crescendo Merlot Ve
Italy | soft, plum, blackberry
Beauté du Sud Malbec Ve
France | black pepper, red fruit, herbs
Mozzafiato Primitivo Ve
Italy | voluptuous, dark cherry, rich
Spirits
Martell VS
Brandy
Martell VSOP
Brandy
Rémy Martin VSOP
Brandy
Bombay Sapphire
Gin
Beer
Peroni
Draught
Peroni 0%
Bottle
Peroni Gluten Free
Bottle
Birra Moretti
Bottle
Soft Drinks
Voss Water (still or sparkling)
375ml
Voss Water (still or sparkling)
800ml