Are you looking for somewhere new or different to eat this Christmas? I highly recommend that you try out as many (if not ALL) of the places below!:

• Stapleford Park Country House Hotel - their Fine Dining Restaurant will offer you not only the best food, but also beautiful elegant surroundings and first class service. Why not make a very special evening and book an overnight stay as well? Stapleford are currently offering some great deals over the Christmas period. Visit www.staplefordpark.com for further details.

• The Black Bull at Market Overton has a superb menu on offer this Christmas. This village pub offers fine home cooked food with an excellent wine list, a variety of draught and bottled beers (the cider is delicious!). The Black Bull prides itself on presenting freshly prepared food using locally sourced produce from the Melton Mowbray and Rutland area where possible, with friendly service. Open on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. www.blackbullrutland.co.uk

• Fancy a great evening out in the centre of Melton Mowbray? Look no further than The Eating House on Sherrard Street. A traditional restaurant offering a varied, original and ever changing menu. The ambiance at The Eating House offers a fine oak bar, stone flagged floor, pine tables and chairs, a low beamed ceiling, open fire places and comfortable leather sofas. Steve's food is absolutely fabulous, so ring up now and book your table. www.theeatinghouse.co.uk. Open Christmas Day.

• The Crown Inn at Asfordby near Melton Mowbray offers a mouth-watering menu of traditional English dishes alongside more exotic choices in its restaurant and bar areas. Why not try their steakstones? People from all over Leicesterhsire visit, when you try one, you'll understand why. Click here for more details.

• The Red House at Nether Broughton, features a contemporary restaurant with excellent food prepared. The restaurant seats 75 and a warm and welcoming lounge offers the ideal environment for pre & post dinner drinks around the real log fire. www.the-redhouse.co.uk

• The Crown, Old Dalby has been under new managment since March 2009. It offers a range of popular ales including Castle Rock, Belvoir Brewery Beaver Best Bitter and two regular guests. It's the food is delicious and the atmosphere warm and friendly. Why not check out their Christmas and New Year menus? Great party on New Years Eve. www.crownolddalby.co.uk