FRESH PASTA BAR · 7–9 KING STREET, LEICESTER

Fresh pasta, made daily.

la pasta fresca di Leicester

Sauces stirred to order, Neapolitan-style pizza from the oven — and the Signature Tiramisu all of Leicester is talking about.
Hands holding fresh pasta strands
fresh pasta cut to perfection
Fresh tagliatelle nests
fresh spaghetti
Pasta machine
cut fresh at the counter

MAKE YOUR OWN

1. Choose your shape

All shapes vegetarian — cut fresh at the counter.
Tagliatelle · Spaghetti · Fusilli · Penne (GF/VG)

2. Choose a sauce

Pomodoro & Basil 12.45
Arrabbiata 13.45
Cacio e Pepe 13.95
Creamy Mushroom 13.95
Basil Pesto / Pesto Rosso 14.45

3. Choose toppings

Chicken, Salami, Pulled Beef +2.50
Tuna, Salmon, Prawns +3.50
Salad picks +1 each extra

4. Select cheese

Parmigiano Reggiano +1
Grana Padano · Aged Feta · Vegan Mozzarella

kids eat free!

One free kids’ pasta with every adult main — every day, dine-in. Just ask our team.

FRESH PASTA — HOUSE SPECIALTIES

CLASSIC ITALIAN

makaron BologneseOur take on the traditional beef & tomato ragù
15.95
Cacio e Pepe TradizionaleFresh pasta with Pecorino Romano and black pepper
14.45
Truffle & Wild Mushroom DelightEarthy mushrooms in a truffle-infused cream sauce
16.95

INDULGENT & CREAMY

Four-Cheese IndulgenceA rich, creamy blend of four Italian cheeses
16.50
makaronaraOur signature carbonara — creamy, cheesy, flavourful
15.95

SEAFOOD / FRUTTI DI MARE

Pasta con GamberiGarlic sautéed prawns in chilli-infused olive oil
18.95
Cozze alla MarinaraMussels in a fragrant tomato and garlic sauce
16.50

VEGETARIAN DELIGHT

Melanzane e PomodoroRoasted aubergine in a slow-cooked tomato sauce
14.45
Funghi e SpinaciMushrooms and spinach in a light garlic cream sauce
14.95

NEAPOLITAN-STYLE PIZZAS new!

Tartufo BelloLuxurious and savoury — Italian sophistication on a crust
16.50
Margherita ClassicaThe soul of Naples — simple and perfect
12.95
Quattro FormaggiRich, creamy, indulgent cheese harmony
15.50
Marinara TradizionaleThe purest Neapolitan pizza — no cheese
11.95
Frutti di MareA taste of the Amalfi coast, light and aromatic
17.50

LIGHT & HERB INFUSED

Spaghetti Aglio e OlioGarlic, chilli and olive oil tossed with fresh pasta
13.95
Adoro il BasilicoBasil, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic olive oil
13.45
Pesto Rosso con PolloSun-dried tomato pesto with tender grilled chicken
16.50
New Neapolitan pizza at Makaron Leicester
Make it a large 3.50
Fresh garlic bread 4.95

HOME OF THE SIGNATURE TIRAMISU

Scooped fresh from the drawer in front of you — mascarpone, espresso-soaked savoiardi and a snowfall of cocoa. Plus poffertjes, cannoli and freshly baked patisserie every day.
Signature Tiramisu
7.45
Signature Pistachio Tiramisu
8.95
Mini Pancakes (Poffertjes)Pistachio cream, Nutella or whipped cream
6.95 / 9.50
CannoliPistacchio, limone, orange, hazelnut chocolate
1.95 / 4.95
Sticky Chocolate Orange
5.95
go on, pull it ↓

Classic · Pistachio · ask in store for this week's special

Fresh orange slices — orange juice squeezed in store daily at Makaron Leicester orange juice — freshly squeezed in store

PLATES LICKED CLEAN

Came in after spotting it on Instagram and we honestly haven’t stopped talking about this place. The chicken tagliatelle was so fresh.

Google review

Both the Arrabbiata and Cacio e Pepe did not disappoint — pasta covered in sauce exactly how I like it.

Google review

Amazing gluten-free pasta and the staff were so helpful. The Tiramisu lives up to the hype.

Google review

KING STREET, CITY CENTRE

Address7–9 King Street, Leicester LE1 6RN — 2 minutes from Leicester Market
Hours11am – 10pm, every day
DeliveryDeliveroo & Uber Eats across Leicester
BookingsReserve online — walk-ins always welcome
Social@makarongb (Instagram) · @makarongb_ (TikTok)

FRESH FROM THE FEED

Fresh pasta with cherry tomatoes
Tiramisu slice
Neapolitan pizza
Fresh pasta close-up

QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

Makaron is a fresh pasta bar at 7-9 King Street in Leicester city centre, two minutes from Leicester Market. We hand-roll tagliatelle, spaghetti, fusilli and penne every morning and serve them 11am-10pm daily.

Yes – order fresh pasta, Neapolitan-style pizza and desserts for delivery through Deliveroo and Uber Eats across Leicester and surrounding Leicestershire areas, or collect in store.

Yes. All pasta shapes are vegetarian, vegan options include penne with vegan mozzarella, and gluten-free pasta is available. Tell our team about any allergies and we can advise.

Absolutely – reserve online in seconds via our booking page, or just walk in. We’re open every day from 11am to 10pm, including weekends.

Fresh pasta in Leicester, made for the East Midlands

Makaron is an independent fresh pasta bar and Italian restaurant in Leicester city centre, a short walk from Leicester Market, Highcross and the Curve theatre. Every morning our team hand-rolls fresh tagliatelle, spaghetti, fusilli and penne, ready to pair with slow-cooked sauces, Neapolitan-style pizza and our famous Signature Tiramisu. Whether you are searching for the best pasta in Leicester, Italian food near Leicester city centre, fresh pasta delivery across Leicestershire, or a family-friendly Italian restaurant in the East Midlands, we would love to feed you — dine in on King Street, book a table online, or order to your door on Deliveroo and Uber Eats. We welcome guests from across Leicestershire — Oadby, Wigston, Glenfield, Braunstone, Beaumont Leys, Syston, Birstall and beyond.

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