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Updated 1/2/12

Restaurants, in a bid to fill their seats, are offering a host of incentives ranging from 2 for 1 meal deals to cheap drinks offers. Moneymagpie has rounded up the best restaurant deals for you to enjoy with your friends and family. Bon appétit!

• Buy one main course, get one for £2 at Prezzo
• 2 for 1 on main courses at Dim T
• 2 for 1 on main courses at Wildwood
• £5.95 menu at Bella Italia
• £10 off at Frankie and Benny’s
• Free £10 voucher for Loch Fyne
• 2 for 1 main courses at Auberge
• 2 for 1 on all courses at Azzurro 
• Kids eat free at Pizza Hut
• Two burgers for £10 at Gourmet Burger Kitchen
• Buy 1 get 1 free tapas to share at La Tasca
• 2 pizzas for £12 at Fire & Stone
• Free bottle of house wine at Mela
• 2 for 1 pizza and free starter with Orange Wednesdays at PizzaExpress
• 50% off at Slug and Lettuce
• Delicious discounts on luxury food
• 2 for 1 main meals at Roadchef
• Offers at 5pm and Toptable
• Free drink at Marston’s pubs
• Big offers at Henry’s Café Bar
• Special discount card for BBQ grub
• 1 month Taste Card trial

Once you’ve got your voucher and decided where to eat, why not make your meal out extra special with something new to wear?  M&S has a huge range of gorgeous clothes, shoes and accessories for all occasions.  Not only will you look and feel great,  M&S will also deliver to your local store for free!

Buy one main course, get one for £2 at Prezzo

Thanks to the lovely people at Prezzo, when you choose one of their mouthwatering main courses, you’ll get another for just £2!  Choose from a delicious choice of pasta, grills, pizza, risotto and salad.  This fab offer is valid Sunday – Friday until 6 February 2012 and excludes Zilli V.I.Pizzas and Children’s Super Chef meals.  The cheapest main course chsoen will be £2.  Don’t forget to download your voucher before you go.

2 for 1 on main courses at Dim T

Asian dining restaurant Dim T are offering a free main course when purchase any other main course. You have to register online for their voucher, and if you don’t want to receive news from Dim T, make sure you check the box.  This offer is valid Sunday – Thursday until 29 February 2012 (excluding Valentine’s Day).  Dim T’s restaurants are based in London and Winchester only. Register for your voucher here.

2 for 1 on main courses at Wildwood

If you love Italian food but want to try somewhere new rather than the usual chains, try Wildwood bar and restaurant.  They are currently offering two main courses for the price of one.  This deal is valid Sunday – Thursday in all Wildwood restaurants, except Canary Wharf.  On Fridays it’s available in Loughton and Billericay only.  You’ll need to fill in an online form but you won’t be pestered by third parties as long as you check the box.  Download your voucher here and enjoy!

£5.95 menu at Bella Italia

Bella Italia have a range of dishes in their Menu Fisso from just £5.95.  This menu includes pizza, risotto and mussels, so there’s great food to suit all tastes!  Menu Fisso is available every day from 12-6pm.  There are over 80 Bella Italia restaurants in the UK, and 17 in London alone, so you’re sure to find one nearby.

£10 off at Frankie and Benny’s

Head to your local Frankie and Benny’s for a midweek meal and enjoy £10 off your bill when you purchase two main courses!  The huge Frankie and Benny’s menu includes all-American classics like the Manhattan Double Stack Burger and Philly Steak Bake, and pizza lovers are spoilt for choice with American Hot, F&B Californian and BBQ Meatball among the toppings.  This super offer is valid Tuesday-Friday until 29 February 2012.  Download your voucher here.

After a hard day’s shopping, there’s nothing better than afternoon tea to refresh yourself!  Delicious fresh sandwiches, yummy scones and mouthwatering cakes – plus a glass of decadent champagne if you like!  Lastminute.com has a selection of London’s finest afternoon tea experiences starting from under £15 each, so what are you waiting for?

Free £10 voucher for Loch Fyne

Seafood fans are sure to love this deal - and there’s nothing fishy about it!  Simply register at Loch Fyne and receive a £10 voucher for one of their 42 restaurants across the UK.  You can opt out of receiving news and offers when you complete the form, so remember to check the right boxes.

2 for 1 main courses at Auberge

Bar and Grill restaurant, Auberge, are offering 2 for 1 on all their main courses, seven days a week. Choose from Scottish sirloin steak, herb crusted rump of lamb, breast of duck or more delicious choices available on the menu.  Simply print off your voucher and present it at the start of your meal. Download your voucher here.

2 for 1 on all courses at Azzurro

Italian restaurant Azzurro has a 2 for 1 discount on all courses.  This offer is valid seven days a week, and the cheapest meal is free.  You can choose from a varied selection including antipasti, pizzas, risottos and tempting desserts.  Simply download your voucher, print it off and then fill in your details and present it at the beginning of your meal.  View the menu here, and claim your free voucher here.

Kids eat free at Pizza Hut

Treat your kids to a trip to Pizza Hut and they’ll enjoy two delicious courses absolutely free with every adult main course.  Pizza Hut will even throw in free unlimited salad.  It couldn’t be easier – simply fill in the online form and they’ll send you a voucher to print off and present at the restaurant.  The offer is available all day, every day and is valid until 26 February 2012.  Children must be 12 and under.

Two burgers for £10 at Gourmet Burger Kitchen

Until 26 February 2012, Gourmet Burger Kitchen are offering two of their mouthwatering burgers for only £10.  GBK don’t just sell your standard beefburgers; you can choose from a delicious menu ranging from chicken or lamb to speciality burgers such as chorizo or buffalo. Vegetarian options are available, too.  The offer is valid seven days a week and excludes Resident Heroes, Create Your Own & The Special of the Month burgers.  The deal is available at all GBKs and you can download your free voucher here.

Buy 1 get 1 free tapas to share at La Tasca

Monday to Friday until 3 February 2012, La Tasca is offering a buy one get one free deal on all their tapas to share dishes. The tapas to share menu includes: chicken and pepper skewers, crispy squid, paella dishes, Spanish omelette, tiger prawns and salads. This voucher is valid for one table and can be used for up to eight people.  You’ll have to subscribe to their mailing list, but if you don’t want to receive offers, just unsubscribe once you’ve got the voucher.  The offer excludes La Tasca James Street (London).  To download your voucher visit the La Tasca website.

2 pizzas for £12 at Fire & Stone

For a truly continental pizza, head to Fire & Stone!  They have 27 pizzas representing Asia, Africa, Australasia, Europe and the Americas.  You’ll be spoilt for choice, and you can get 2 pizzas from the A La Carte menu for £12.  This offer is available at the following times: Sunday-Wednesday – 11am–11pm; Thursday – 12pm-4pm and after 8.30pm; Friday and Saturday – 12-4pm and after 9.30pm. Download your free voucher here.

Free bottle of house wine at Mela

Indian restaurant Mela are offering all visitors a free bottle of house wine when ordering two delicious A la carte main courses. Only one voucher can be used per table and the offer is available 7 days a week. Print your free voucher now.

2 for 1 pizza and free starter with Orange Wednesdays at PizzaExpress

This is a great deal if you an Orange customer because it works in conjunction with Orange Wednesdays.  Simply text FILM to 241 to receive your free code and show it in the restaurant.  You get a great saving of at least £10, as the cheapest pizza order will be discounted from the bill altogether, and the offer even includes a free starter of either garlic bread or PizzaExpress’s famous dough balls!  This offer is only valid on Wednesdays.  For more information see the Orange Wednesdays website.

50% off at Slug and Lettuce

The good people at Slug and Lettuce have a couple of great promotions running at the moment.  Every Monday you get your bill halved, and if curry’s your thing, you’ll love their 2-4-1 Tuesday offer – 2 for 1 on all curries!  Find your nearest Slug and Lettuce here.

Delicious discounts on luxury food

Register to Keynoir right now and one fantastic bargain will be sent straight to your inbox every day. From Michelin Starred dining experiences to luxury spa breaks, worldclass beauty treatments and more, Keynoir is the site for anyone who enjoys the finer things in life (but who hasn’t got the wages to afford them!).

Keynoir is FREE to join and all the offers are heavily discounted. If enough people buy into the deal, it goes ahead. If not the offer is cancelled and you won’t be charged a penny (we’ve never heard of a deal being cancelled).

You’ve got nothing to lose but plenty to gain, so sign-up for free right here.

2 for 1 main meals at Roadchef

Don’t go anywhere without your Roadchef voucher because until 31 March 2012 you can get two hot main meals for the price of one – all day, every day! Just what you need for food on the go, and there are 20 Roadchef locations covering most major routes. For full details check out the offer here.

Before you set off, check out Halfords, where there are recession-busting deals on sat navs, child seats and stereos!

   Offers at 5pm and Toptable

If you enjoy eating out at lovely restaurants, 5pm.co.uk and Toptable are the websites for you. Both offer incredible restaurant deals that will save you an absolute fortune, and every time you book a table through the sites you’ll pick up reward points which can go towards future free meals. Check out 5pm.co.uk if you live in or near Scotland, or Toptable for the rest of the country.

Free drink at Marston’s pubs

Get a free drink at your local Marston’s pub! This offer is one voucher per person and only for new subscribers. It’s valid only in the pub that you select at the time of subscribing and only on select drinks. See the website for full details and subscribe here.  Cheers!

Big offers at Henry’s Café Bar

Get £5 off your next visit to one of Henry’s Café Bars when you sign up for their newsletter. Just register online here and they’ll send you the £5 voucher to use in your local Henry’s. They’re also offering 20% off your total food bill until 31 May 2012 when you sign up to their newsletter, so if you’re planning on spending over £25, this will definitely be the better offer! Sign up here to get your discount.

You can also enjoy discounted cocktails, wine and beer during their Happy Hour periods. Each venue runs their Happy Hour at different times, so make sure you check out times before heading down. Find your nearest venue here.

Special discount card for BBQ grub

Nab yourself a free Q Card from London BBQ chain Bodean’s and you’ll be entitled to a whole rack of discounts every day of the week!  These bargains include 10% off your entire bill, free nachos, free desserts and more. Find out more about the Bodean’s Q Card benefits here.

1 month Taste Card trial

If you like eating out a lot perhaps you should consider investing in the Taste Card. The  card can be used at 5000+ restaurants all over the UK, and can either save you 50% off your meal, or entitle you to a 2 for 1 discount in participating restaurants.   The card costs £70 a year but can be used as many times a month as you like, and currently you can trial the card for free for a month. Just fill in the form on their website and your card will be sent to you in the post.

Participating restaurants include chains such as PizzaExpress, Prezzo, Ask, La Tasca and Café Rouge but smaller local restaurants are also in on the deal. For a full list and to download your free month trial visit the Taste Card website.

Fancy eating in instead?  Why not visit Majestic Wine and treat yourself to a lovely drop of something to complement your meal while making big savings?  Majestic Wine offer free mainland UK delivery and they’ll bring it at a time that suits you.