The Crab and Cow

4.6 ( 369 reviews )
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Main St, Leire, Lutterworth LE17 5HE, United Kingdom
+44 1455 208348

The Crab and Cow, nestled on Main St in Leire, Lutterworth, is a culinary gem that promises an exceptional dining experience marked by a cozy atmosphere and attentive service. Customers rave about the restaurant’s Sunday carvery, where the expertly cooked dishes shine, although some diners have wished for a touch more greenery on their plates. The varied menu offers delights such as the highly recommended steak and ale pie, along with an array of mouthwatering desserts that leave patrons wanting more.

Many reviews highlight the quality of the food as the standout feature. David Fallon describes his meal as possibly the best he's ever had, while Fiona Baxter notes the restaurant’s ability to cater to custom requests, enhancing the overall experience. Each review emphasizes the warm and welcoming nature of the staff, making every visit memorable.

With reasonable prices and a delightful wine menu, The Crab and Cow is not just a meal; it’s an experience worth repeating. Whether you’re enjoying a family dinner or a cozy night out with friends, this venue surely stands out for its delightful cuisine and charming ambiance. It’s a spot that beckons you to return again and again.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • No wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
    • No takeaway
  • Highlights
    • Has fireplace
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great tea selection
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
    • Upmarket
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Lunch reservations recommended
    • Reservations required
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For The Crab and Cow

Barrie P.
Jun 27,2025
We visited The Crab and Cow for a Sunday carvery having made the reservation online. The service was excellent and the amount of attentiveness during the meal was about right. The food was excellent and well-cooked, although I would have liked a few more vegetables. We all had different desserts, but each one was particularly tasty. With very reasonable prices, I can see us coming back here regularly!
stu smith
Jun 13,2025
Came here for a meal and had the steak and ale pie. The service was great and the food was lovely. I would highly recommend
Fiona Baxter
Jun 12,2025
I ate here with a group of friends on a Saturday night. There were so many good options in the menu it was hard to choose. Everything on my plate was absolutely delicious. I'd highly recommend this for the food and we also found the staff really helpful even making us custom Irish coffees to finish. Thanks for a lovely evening.
Faisal Habib
Jun 5,2025
Place was really cosy and we were very pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food. It was delicious. Good service and wine menu too. Will be back to try the Sunday roast.
David Fallon
Apr 17,2025
The food was fantastic, best we have had anywhere in a very long time. (In fact the best we've had ever really). The service was great, and the surroundings lovely but the food was the star. Also worth noting the prices were very reasonable. We will be back very soon.
Connie
Apr 11,2025
Extremely good food and friendly staff. We have visited several times with family and we love their steak night on Wednesdays and Thursdays (excellent chateaubriand and a free beer/house wine each). Our most recent visit was the two of us, and we enjoyed starters and mains. The crab crumpet is a main fixture on the menu, though is regularly updated to reflect seasonality, and this time was served with crispy leeks. My partner enjoyed the burrata which was well hidden under a pile of Serrano ham, rocket and pesto. For mains I had a fillet of fish in a broth with hassleback potatoes, and my partner enjoyed the fillet steak served with a mix of delicious mushrooms, and chips. I also enjoyed an excellent Spanish Albarino white wine which paired very well with the fish.
Kaye
Apr 1,2025
Wow - what a lovely place. The food was so lovely and well presented. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We will be back.
Frank Goodwin
Mar 30,2025
We tried the Wednesday Classic Menu. All our food was great and very good value for money. Special thanks to our waitress Olivier who gave us excellent, prompt service with a smile and friendly word. Thank you to everyone.

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