The family run Leicestershire restaurant is no stranger to top accolades, having been awarded an AA Rosette in 2018. They have featured in the Good Food Guide every year since 2014.

Chef Patron Andrea Scarpati's food is celebrated for making use of the best local ingredients whilst staying true to traditional Italian methods and techniques.

Dishes are exquisitely presented. The service, headed up by Scarpati's brother in law Luigi Riccardi, is 'charming' according to the Inspectors. Sapori is only the sixth Leicestershire restaurant to feature in the Michelin Guide.

“We strive to be the best we can be every single day” said Chef Andrea. “After 8 years of continually pushing ourselves this is another fantastic milestone in Sapori's journey. We make everything in-house, from the bread basket to the gelato. It is wonderful to know that both the Michelin Inspectors and our customers appreciate our authentic Italian food and our warm, welcoming service.”

It is a double celebration for Chef Andrea. He has recently been invited to join the illustrious Ambasciatori del Gusto. As one of the not-for-profit association's Ambassadors, he has been recognised for his excellence in Italian cuisine and is charged with sharing the passion and heritage of Italian food around the world.

Sapori Restaurant and Bar are now taking bookings for their exclusive Christmas menus. They are offering a Christmas Lunch and Early Evening menu, festive evening set menu and their much-loved Christmas Day menu. Find out more at https://www.sapori-restaurant.co.uk/our_menus/ .

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Key Links

https://www.sapori-restaurant.co.uk/

https://guide.michelin.com/gb/en/leicestershire/anstey/restaurant/sapori

https://www.ambasciatoridelgusto.it

Sapori Restaurant & Bar

Sapori is Italian for 'flavours' and this encapsulates the character of this authentic Italian family-run restaurant. Situated in the heart of Anstey, just 10 minutes drive from Leicester city centre, Sapori offers modern and elegant Italian fine dining whilst maintaining its family values and traditions.

Opened by Chef Patron Andrea Scarpati with his wife Cristina and her brother Luigi in May 2011, Sapori has been crowned with many awards, including Best Italian Restaurant in the country at the National Food Awards in 2016, an AA Rosette in 2018 and the Michelin Plate in 2019.

In March 2017, Chef Andrea was selected to become a member of CHIC, Charming Italian Chef. This is an association of many great chefs who boast more than fifty Michelin stars between them. They are dedicated to authentic and innovative Italian cuisine, and Andrea is the only UK-based member. This incredible achievement highlights the authenticity of Sapori's menu.

Sapori Restaurant & Bar

40 Stadon Road,

Anstey,

Leicestershire,

LE7 7AY

0116 236 8900

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