Emre Smokehouse & Grill

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• G

  Google user

  ·4 weeks ago

  “Food was amazing. Service was beyond amazing. Brother Umar served us. Initially there was an issue with the Steak being overcooked but it was corrected within minutes- a new steak brought out, insisted from the chef- although I was ok with having the initial steak. Service was great, the staff looked as if they wanted to be there and was happy working at Emre. The environment was very postive. Umar had gone above and beyond for us and despite Emre being a busy restaurant, it was also a well oiled machine. Definitely will come here again.”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “Visited as it was a highly recommended restaurants from friends Unfortunately was very disappointed with the experience. I initially called about their weekday menu which the staff confirmed runs from Monday to Thursday. But when I actually went, they said they stopped the menu - despite the staff member telling me on the phone it is still on. The waiter simply just said that they don't know who I spoke to. But anyway, we move on A hot day, the staff saying the AC is on, but still felt very hot, to the point where ourselves and other customers were fanning themselves using the menu or other bits. Very disappointed about this from a place which has such a high end place Then comes onto the food. We ordered loaded chips for starters, and our mains were the picanha steak and lamb shank meals as well as the pina collada mocktail Unfortunately the pina collada arrived warm despite having ice in it. And the actual amount of drink was less than half of the cup?? The remainder was whipped cream (you can. Probably see the line where the drink meets the ice/cream in the pic). Charging £8 for half a cup of whipped cream and half a cup of warm drink on a summers day is absolute robbery The loaded fries we found very greasy, with the ratio of chips to actual meat being very high. So again, disappointed by this. With the mains, the lamb shank was decent. However, let's not get started on the steak. Steak arrived to us and was very greasy, and there was so much fat on it that we were unable to cut through it using the knife. The waiter saw us struggle with this and said it was because we ordered Medium-well rather than Medium and offered to change the steak as there was barely any meat, and was not able to cut through it. So we went ahead and swapped it for a sirloin steak which had more meat. However, by this time, my wife had finished with her lamb shank and it was only me eating. The steak was very greasy again. The experience was just not enjoyable due to the delays, the quality of food and the heat. We wanted to get dessert but decided against this as we just wanted to get out of the place due to the heat. Overall, very disappointed with this experience in a 'high end' restaurant. The service was good, but the food itself I was very disappointed with”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “We had an amazing experience at Emre Steakhouse in Leicester! The restaurant is set inside a beautifully converted old church, and the original features create a stunning atmosphere that’s both unique and full of character. From the moment we arrived, the staff were welcoming and incredibly accommodating. As a family with a pushchair, they made sure we had plenty of space and seated us comfortably, which made a big difference. The food was absolutely delicious, and the highlight of the evening was having the chef cook our steak live right in front of us. It was a fantastic experience to watch, and the steak was cooked to perfection—full of flavour and beautifully presented. The combination of excellent food, great service, and a family-friendly atmosphere makes this a place we’ll definitely be returning to. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a quality steakhouse in Leicester!”

• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “Visited Emre for my birthday after a day out in Leicester. Wanted a small meal- we chose the smoked brisket and the emre burger, as well as passion and Fraise mocktails. Honestly I was so impressed with everything how clean the place was, how amazing the food was. But the thing that amazed me the most was the attentiveness of each and every staff member! They all were so polite, friendly and humorous too, made the experience so much nicer! Cant wait to visit again! Literally couldnt fault it!”

• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “Walking up to Emres on St Barnabas Road, I genuinely thought my eyes had betrayed me. From the outside, I was preparing myself for a quick “eat and leave” situation… then the doors opened and suddenly I felt like I’d walked into a palace! Waterfalls, classy decor, beautiful lighting I nearly checked if I needed a passport to enter the dining area. The transformation from outside to inside needs to be studied by scientists. Now onto the food… absolutely unreal. I had the T-bone with mustard marination, the rib shack, and lamb chops. Every single bite was packed with flavour. The lamb chops were tender, juicy, and cooked perfectly. The steak was spot on proper quality meat with seasoning that actually tastes like someone in the kitchen cares. Even after trying to be picky, I genuinely couldn’t find faults. Service was great, atmosphere was amazing, and the whole place completely exceeded expectations. One minute you’re outside thinking “hmmm” next minute you’re inside feeling like royalty eating steak next to waterfalls. Definitely coming back.”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “I visited Emre for the first time, it was better than i expected. The restaurant it self is massive and very beautiful inside. There is also good space between the tables etc. We had Maija look after us, and I instantly had such a warm, sweet energy from her, she is so incredibly polite and went above and beyond. The other staff were also great, and kept checking in on us. Very friendly staff overall. You can actually tell they enjoy working there. Food was very tasty, it come out at a very good time, we didn’t have to wait long at all. The steak was cooked well and seasoned. Delicious. Thank you to Maija once again! Love the pink hair xx”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “Emre is known as one of the top meat spots in Leicester, so expectations are naturally high — and overall, it was a good experience, but not without a few issues. First off, it was quite frustrating to see a mandatory 10% service charge for groups of 10 or more. It doesn’t really make sense — you’re bringing more people and more business, yet being penalised for it. Thankfully, they did remove it when we raised it, but it’s something management should seriously reconsider. Food-wise, it was a mixed bag. The steaks and even the salmon were nice, cooked well and enjoyable. However, the hummus was quite dry, and the Emre cheese meatballs were a bit burnt and dry, though still had a nice cheesy flavour. The loaded fries could also do with more meat to match expectations. On the positive side, the service overall was good, and the seating and décor were top class — a really nice atmosphere to dine in. Given its reputation, it’s a place that should be held to a high standard. A solid 4-star visit, but with a few improvements needed to truly match its name.”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “The food was excellent. The place also is really well laid out. The two reasons I dropped a star for service was firstly, upon seating, the first comment the server made was that as we are a group of ten or more (16 of us) there was a 10% Service charge. We asked if it was mandatory as most places it's optional. She said yes and it's also displayed on the menu (menu doesn't say mandatory by the way) We were a little put off by the introduction as soon as we were seated and the way it came across, so we considered leaving. The charge was then kindly waived and we received an apology for the manner in which it came across. If you are spending the kind of prices on the menu then to ask for a mandatory extra 10% because your group is greater than ten people please is questionable. Nevertheless the rest of the evening was great. Service was on point and the food was great all round. Wish the place offered parking, which was my second reason for dropping a point. However street parking can be found but potentially a bit of a walk as the main road has yellow lines Your average price per head could be anything from £45 to £60 per person upwards if you have a starter, mains and a drink. Meat was nice and tender, good quality and very well presented. Drinks were nice. The meatball with cheese was probably the only thing I would not order again but everything else was really nice But yes, a great place to eat. They should definitely make the service charge optional though as it should always be at the discretion of the customer.”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “What a great find and right on our doorstep too! I’m really surprised I haven’t heard about this place before!!! Emre is situated in an old church and they have kept some of the great architectural features and elements, that make the interior absolutely stunning! The attention to detail is great and I applaud the owners; even down to the embroidered napkins. Enough about the stunning interior and onto the most important part; the food! I ordered the Black Angus steak (which comes with a side and a sauce of your choice) Fuji fries and a peppercorn sauce. My better half ordered the smoked short rib (beef) with bbq sauce and fries. Both meals were delicious and the portion sizes were more than adequate. My partner was disappointed with her choice, but only because she tasted my steak and realised how good it was. The fries were crispy and light and the Fuji fries has toppings and sauce that made them spicy and textured, absolutely delicious! We ordered a rocket salad too (mainly for her) and we had the Fraise mocktail (no alcohol served here) and a lemonade with our meal. For the two meals and drinks, the bill came to less than £65, which is really reasonable; considering the venue and quality. The service throughout was excellent and our waiter was so polite and helpful. I doff my cap to that young fellow. We saw groups of friends, young couples on dates, us, and family groups, so the restaurant caters for all and they are transparent with their food too! There is a counter where you can actually choose your cut of meat, to be cooked to perfection! I wholly recommend this venue, but imagine you would need to reserve a spot on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “Second time visiting Emre Smokehouse. The first time wasn’t great, but I have to say this visit was definitely better. We went as a large group of 16, and one thing that didn’t sit well with us was the mandatory 10% service charge. While the service itself was good, making the charge compulsory felt unnecessary and a bit off-putting. On the food side, the starters were really good and probably the highlight. The mains were decent overall—nothing bad, but it feels like the place has the potential to be much better if they step things up a bit. Overall, it was a decent experience and an improvement from our last visit, but there’s still room for them to raise their standards.”