The Best Restaurants in Bourne, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom (2025)

The food at Wild Heart is always fabulous, but today they have surpassed themselves. It was the first time I noticed the home made almond croissants. It was utterly perfect, surpassing even the Waitrose hand crafted almond croissant - and that really is saying something. Well done Simon.

A very nice little cafe nice menu great food we had eggs Benedict, Eggs Florentine and turmeric oat lattes all was very nice we'll definitely be returning as it was so nice thanks

Visiting for the first time with my elderly mother. Really enjoyed a flavourful home made soup of the day and a freshly made cheese scone. Would highly recommend, friendly service and atmosphere. Great value for money. Returned on my own with my dog a week later and had a warm welcome beautiful quiche with very good homemade coleslaw (and water bowl for Frankie) ! I had to sit outside, as no dogs allowed in cafe but still worth it. Staff couldn’t be better very caring and friendly.

My husband and I visited late on a Sunday morning and enjoyed the freshly made blueberry pancakes with bacon and maple syrup, with coffees. The pancakes were soft, fluffy and clearly homemade. The bacon was cooked so it was just starting to crisp, served with a small jug of maple syrup so we could add our own quantity. The pancakes really are highly recommended - we will return!

Bourne Grill House is a fantastic addition to the local food scene! We tried the lamb and chicken kofte as well as the lamb and chicken shish, and wow—what a treat! The flavours were absolutely spot on, and the bread and rice were the perfect complement—fresh, delicious, and clearly made with care. This is real food, not the processed stuff you get elsewhere. Everything seemed homemade, and the quality shone through in every bite. If you’re looking for amazing flavours and top-notch service, this place is the new gem in Bourne. Highly recommend, and we’ll definitely be back!

I had heard good things about this place but was cautiously optimistic when ordering. Delighted to say it was the best lamb kebab I’ve EVER eaten. And I their baklava was just dreamy. The owner came and chatted while the food was being cooked and was reassuring about how cold it felt inside the takeaway (heating is apparently being sorted). There was a small wait for the food due to how busy it is but it was clearly fresh and well worth it. Looking forward to my next visit 😍

They actually serve food, not processed gut crunching rubbish. Much of it seemed homemade and everything I had was delicious. Best takeaway in Bourne by a country mile - I'd recommend to anyone considering and would go again.

My partner ordered for the second time from here tonight and again it was amazing! Everything tastes great quality and the clearly home made chilli sauce was so lovely. Can't wait for our next order.

I'm going to be honest , it's a quaint little cafe . But when I first looked at the menu and the prices . I thought my god this food better be worth the prices . And all I can say is it deffinately was . Fresh cut bread choice of white brown or granary. Beautiful bacon , and lovely sausage. Pricey but worth it . And the staff are nice and friendly.

Lovely little spot. 3 full bellies and empty plates. Friendly staff and tasty brunch style food.

This place is a little Gem! Superb decor, friendly, efficient smiley staff and the food is perfect 😋 Plus they have the most beautifully kept courtyard to sit out in the sunshine, and the toilets are sparkling clean. Highly recommend a meal and coffee or pot of tea and cake here👍💯❤

My brother introduced me to Café 35 as it is his favourite café in Bourne. I really appreciated their vegan options. They have recently had a new serving counter installed, see my photos. Quirky decor.

Delicious authentic South Indian food. My wife is from Mumbai and says this is the best Indian restaurant she's found in 3 years in the UK. The seafood and vegetarian dishes in particular were great. My parents ordered the chicken tikka masala and found that the chicken was a little overcooked, but that was the only complaint. It was also a bit more spicy than they're used to - it was marked as medium spicy and they would have been better off ordering something mild, so that's worth bearing in mind if your tolerance is lower. Highly recommend and will definitely eat here again.

Amazing food. Had LKK lamb & mushroom Puri, both were amazing.

Food was really nice..from non-spicy (me) to high spicy (hubby). The onion bajas were the best I have ever tasted!! Staff were very friendly and helpful ..definitely will visit again!

What a lovely restaurant! We celebrated the end of the football season with my son and enjoyed the lovely food and amazing atmosphere there. Service was fantastic, food delicious 🤤 Highly recommend this place for everyone!

Very good food and service. Not massive portions, but easily enough without feeling like you've eaten too much! Fantastic naan breads 😁

Lovely afternoon tea, took my Mam for afternoon tea for her birthday. Lovely place, spacious, lovely sandwiches, scones, coffee, brought some cakes home which I haven't eaten yet but they look lovely. Lovely efficient staff. Thank you

Called here for lunch last Friday,didn't book but there was room for us two,we chose Scampi,Chips and Peas,we didn't have to wait long for our meal and we both enjoyed it,will use again when visiting Bourne.

This place is popular. Most of the tables were reserved, and they were turning people away who didn't have reservations. While the cake was quite good it was nothing exceptional and the coffee was average. Service was prompt, friendly and efficient.

Table of 8 for birthday meal on a busy NYE. Excellent food, excellent service!

We ordered a takeaway for 10 people via email as we were entertaining guests including vegetarians and food allergies. We were amazed at how many different dishes were available to fit our various requirements. The food was hot and ready to collect on time. We were so impressed with the quality of each and every dish, so far to say everyone said “one of the best Chinese meals they have ever had”. The standard and quality of service at The China Hand is superb. We love this place, just wish it was closer!

A good meal, service was prompt and polite. Food was of a great quality, will definitely go again.

Spot on with well looked after beer!

We'll kept pub, beer good, 6 real ales plus other stuff. Friendly staff. Patio by the cut. Excellent local pub, a hidden gem. Now with extra patio

The best pub in Bourne. I'm new to the area and I've explored all the town pubs. This is a proper English pub. Very down to Earth. Quaint old building. Beer garden by the river. Love it.

How a pub should be! Congratulations for championing the traditional old-school, pub. Bourne is lucky to have you x

Amazing Italian food! 🍕🍝 First time trying Il Mulino for lunch and it didn’t disappoint. The staff were lovely and it was a very nice atmosphere. We had two starters including Bruschetta and a mushroom dish (see the cheese pull), both delicious. Then had the spaghetti carbonara and a ham & mushroom pizza. The pizza was massive so had half of it left to go in a takeaway box! Would definitely recommend to everyone as it gives the Italian chain restaurants a run for their money! Fantastic will be back soon 😁

After spending time in Italy eating and touring it’s sometimes difficult to find decent Italian restaurants reasonably priced in the UK. I found it in this place !! Reasonably priced good food. Fantastic atmosphere, friendly attentive staff. You can’t ask for more! If your local I’m envious that you have this place on tap as a regular eatery. I will be returning for sure. If for no other reason than the Tiramisu which was to die for .

Really nice Italian restaurant with very friendly waitresses, clean and very traditional. The food was amazing, both went for the spicy pollo dishes which were nice, I had the potatoes and my work mate had the fries and I added roasted veg which was lovely. Both had garlic cheese bread and left feeling full and happy I really like his place and will definitely return when working in the area again.

We had a great first visit to Il Mulino with family. The staff were very welcoming and friendly, which made us feel comfortable right away. The service was attentive without being overbearing. Each dish had a nice balance of taste, and everything came out fresh. It was a pleasant dining experience, and we’ll definitely will be coming back.

Lovely meal with locally sourced produce and wine in a cosy country pub. We had the rotisserie chicken and the duck and both were very tasty, made with high quality ingredients, followed by dessert that was a very generous portion! Food came really quickly. Rose wine from the local Mallard point vineyard in the neighbouring village of Essendine was really fruity. Will come back again and bring family

Interesting and affordable experience. So you'll get a starter and main for 22£, which I consider is more than reasonable for a Michelin guide restaurant. The cuisine is close to Italian (plenty of vegetables, prosciutto, pizza, pasta, tiramisu). The pizza was one of the best that I ever tried. The service was prompt and helpful. Will go back for sure in the future.

Another superb lunch at 6 bells Wonderful service and cosy atmosphere Fantastic food as always We will be back soon Cheered up a gloomy January day

Six Bells is very nice and I enjoy going my only complaint- there is a lack of choice for vegetarians I can’t eat mushrooms so the macaroni cheese and mushrooms is the only choice and has been on the menu for a long time. The asparagus risotto that used to be on the menu was very nice. There are a lot of veggies out there please offer more choice on the menu.