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

We were warmly greeted by the family from Calabria who own this authentic Italian bistro. The risotto zafferano, speck e fungi was so divine and my husband thoroughly enjoyed his penne vodka e salmone. We shared a delicious home-made pistachio tart and icecream. The family were lovely to chat with and deserve to do well.

My partner and I visited here twice, both times felt like we had found a hidden gem. The food tasted authentically Italian, with special highlights being the tris bruschetta that had delicious homemade bread, creamy risottos that were rich and flavourful (I had both the speck and mushroom one and the asparagus and almond one, both delicious) and well-recommended wine to complete the set. The portions were huge, perfect for one person but also I split a main into two and still left feeling full. The family running the place were very friendly and attentive, leaving nothing to be desired. Highly recommend!

Have been a number of times for breakfast, coffee or evening meal. I find the whole family wonderfully inviting and efficient. Never had anything to complain about. Best pizza I’ve had outside of Italy, and the best Italian wine I’ve ever tasted.

Beautiful authentic Italian food which is freshly made. The bruschetta was gorgeous and the homemade pesto tasted amazing. Couldn’t fault the pasta or pizza dishes and the pistachio tiramisu was delicious. Staff were friendly and attentive. Will definitely return, just what Grantham needs!

We've been to many restaurants, we know a good one when we see it. The food, the service, the experiance - here they all exceeded expectations. Simply one of the best neighbourhood restaurants I have been to in a very long time. Check out my reviews - its not often I leave a review so glowing, but this restaurant, although not as glitzy as some in my other reviews is one of my favourites in the last 5 years. Food is authentic and tasty, well cooked and reasonably priced. If you are nearby - try it - you won't be disappointed. Bravo!

Fantastic family meal, the food is as always delicious and the service is excellent, we love eating here, for us it’s the best restaurant in Grantham. Try the steak with Gorgonzola sauce, amazing.

The atmosphere was amazing! It was warm, there was a rustic-vibe with the decoration that is surrounded all around you. There is Italian music playing and the service was so warm and welcoming. The staff were friendly and they efficiently served our food and also took away food in a neat manner. If we were not able to finish all the food, we were allowed to take it all home as well. We did end up staying over their closing time but the staff were so patient and kind to us. Thank you for the immaculate atmosphere and service as well as delicious and satisfying dishes!!

Triple A Amazing atmosphere! Amazing food! Amazing staff! A little Italian moment with a soft background Italian music. Very Cosy decoration. The food, was amazing with an explosion of great flavours. Great staff.

I've been to Bela's House 3 times and never left disappointed. This small cosy place is definitely a hidden gem in Grantham. The food iwas absolutely scrumptious and worth every bite, even if it's means being heavily overfed. The food was always absolutely full of taste with a little bit of twist, seems cery hime made, served hot and pretty quickly.The portions are decent. The dessers are divine! I highly recommend the lemoncello cheesecake or tiramisu. Good wine card. The staff are friendly, helpful and attentive. The place also offers breakfast with home made croissants, vegetarian option available.

I had a meal with two friends in Bela's House yesterday. It was so delicious. The vegetarian pasta dish was lovely and the portions are just right. Really nice green wine too . The best I have ever had. Thank you Laura

Fabulous food and really delightful friendly service. We went for a work Christmas dinner (in Feb) and they comfortably accommodated 11 of us in the bijou space. Well attended throughout the meal with drinks and garlic bread. Every dish was served beautifully, garnished well and presented superbly. The staff/team are absolutely wonderful, ensuring we were happy and content throughout the meal. Check out the photos of a few example dishes we enjoyed.

A little gem in the centre of Grantham - My third or fourth visit to this place over the past fourteen months, and always a warm friendly welcome. The food is always cooked fresh, and delicious, and of good portion size. The Francesinha was just what was needed on a cold winter lunchtime, and if you can still manage it, try one of the fantastic home made desserts.

We absolutely love this restaurant! The food, the atmosphere the people! All fantastic! Id give more stars if I could! Always a guaranteed hit when we intrude our friends too! Thankyou so much ♥️

Lovely food and great atmosphere . I will definately be coming back!💯😊

Fab find! Absolutely 👌🏾 Lovely welcome as we walked in. Great selection on the menu, we went for a set menu which we rarely do but the options were very nice. Recommend the stuffed pepper and mussels to start. Spot on for value for money too. Would definitely visit again 🤤

Exquisite food and a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Would highly recommend!

Good sushi and they put a lot of effort into providing good service. I wish the fried chicken starter was crispier, although my partner enjoyed it a lot. 2nd visit: the unlimited sushi night on Tuesdays is excellent value for money. The only critical feedback I have is that I’d recommend playing some music to add to the restaurant ambiance. I also would have preferred if our finished plates were cleared from the table instead of piling up as we ordered more food. Otherwise I find they make a great effort with their customer service and I look forward to coming back.

This was my third trip to Katana and the service has been consistently high across the visits! Food is delicious, and staff are friendly and attentive. On this visit, we brought our children and decided to try the Teppanyaki table and wow! We were thoroughly entertained by Chef Yam. He was brilliant, entertaining and interactive. He made us all laugh and was the highlight of our visit. Can't recommend Katana Grantham highly enough. We'll be back. Thank you!

I recently dined at Katana after weeks of anticipation for their teppanyaki cuisine. I went with a group of four, and for the three others, it was their first experience at a hibachi grill. I made a reservation online but received a prompt email informing me that my requested time wasn’t available. However, they were able to accommodate us just 30 minutes later, which I appreciated. Upon arrival, we were welcomed by friendly staff and seated at the teppanyaki grill within just two minutes. We ordered a selection of teppanyaki steak, lamb, and chicken. Our chef, who introduced himself as "V," was fantastic! He made the experience not only entertaining but also expertly cooked our meals. The servers were attentive throughout the evening, frequently checking in to ensure we had everything we needed. Overall, we had a great time with the teppanyaki grill experience, although we all found the food to be a bit greasier than expected. I was so captivated by the cooking show and all the flames that I forgot to take pictures, but I did remember to snap one when our teppanyaki ice cream dessert was served. While I enjoyed my time at the restaurant, I think that if I return, I might opt for a regular table instead. With four grills in operation, the atmosphere was lively, but each grill follows a similar routine and shares the same jokes. Once you’ve seen one show, it feels like you’ve seen them all. Overall, it was a memorable experience!

Our family of six adults had a very enjoyable experience at Katana Restaurant while visiting Grantham for Christmas. The restaurant provided a warm and welcoming atmosphere, which made our holiday outing feel even more special. Chef Yam was an excellent host and went above and beyond to ensure our meal was memorable. He cooked our food to suit our individual preferences, which added a personal touch that we really appreciated. The food itself was flavorful and well-prepared, with a good variety of options to choose from. The portion sizes were generous, and we felt the price was very reasonable considering the quality and amount of food provided. Overall, it was a positive experience, and we’d recommend Katana to anyone looking for a good meal in Grantham. If we’re ever back in the area, we’d be happy to visit again.

2nd time we’ve been. Friendly family run little restaurant. Amazing food. Freshly cooked to order so obviously there was a wait, but it was well worth it. We left feeling well fed. It was superb and we will be back. Thank you everyone

**Review: A Seafood Lover's Delight** This restaurant is a true gem! The seafood is incredibly fresh and delicious, with highlights like the succulent shrimp and rich clam chowder. The staff are wonderfully friendly and attentive, ensuring a top-notch dining experience.

Such a great find! I’m annoyed I have not come here sooner. Excellent food, excellent wine, and Flavio adds the friendly warmth that makes little restaurants like this so special. There is nowhere in Lincolnshire that I have had better seafood than this.

We ordered the monster platter along with a swordfish dish and they did not disappoint. By far the best and freshest seafood I’ve had in a long time! The owner was a delight, very attentive and lovely to chat with.

Attended a wonderful Vegan Menu Tater evening at Finkins. A wide and varied selection of tasty creative and enjoyable vegan alternatives to meat/fish dishes. The staff were friendly and the evening was a lot of fun. Would recommend

Just had a lovely afternoon tea here for a mini hen do. They decorated the table which was a lovely touch. The food was amazing as always and the staff were very attentive. Thanks again.

Lovely dog friendly cafe with nice coffee, nice cakes and tasty food. I had the pulled pork and cheese baguette, which was splendid! Good value too… coffee, cake, baguette and fries, eating in, for a little over £15. There was more than one happy customer too! 🙂👍😂

I absolutely love my daily caffeine fix here. Sometimes a takeaway and sometimes I stay for food with friends and take my dog. The staff are always fantastic and Chris the manager has a very consistent happy persona. The menu is perfect with plenty of choice for everyone. In summer the seating at the front is a sun trap! The only negative if I had to find one would be the decor could be modernised but the seating arrangement is perfect.

Place is spacious, clean, enough lighting,very welcoming. Staffs are very approachable . They kept coming to ask us, how the food is and If we need anything. The food is always 'licking good'. I goto this place, every weekend for brunch . Every food is amazing. I have got this picture only unfortunately. They should think of opening the branches if this food place.

Many times have I dropped in for coffee or snack. Fab location and welcoming environment with great staff. Can get extremely busy at times but always been worth the wait. One of my fav locals.

Based on reviews and recommendations had an evening meal of ghee dosa as well as idlis. Dosa is like a lentil and rice pancake- usually with spiced potato filling-I had mine without any filling.Idli is a steamed rice cake while vada is like a fried savoury lentil doughnut. At my request the chef made the dosa really crispy and kindly substituted an idli for a vada. All items were served piping hot, freshly made and authentic. Service and food were excellent and reasonably priced. Will definitely be back to try other dishes. Highly recommend. Have been back and had Chicken Biryani, lemon rice and a vegetable dish. Biryani served with pickles, papad, raita is excellent- and very reasonable at £9.99.

Passing by after a coffee in Westgate Bakery, I looked in the window. A stunning Nepalese girl opened the door and asked would you like to come in? A difficult offer to refuse. I had only intended to take a look at the buffet but it was too tempting not to stay and eat. I did not eat much of the buffet, as the  Nepalese girl asked would I like a dosa?  Not only stunning, but charming and pleasant and very helpful. It’s not often seen dosa, street food. It was excellent. If possible, it would be nice to serve on a banana leaf. The owner, wife and children walked in for a meal. We were introduced and long conversation followed about food. I ordered an iced mngo latte. Good, but not as good as I make or from Lincs Momo Lincoln Central Market. Meal washed down with Lion Sri Lankan lager. Restaurant is located in Westgate, serving Nepalese, Sri Lankan and Indian cuisine. Buffet Friday and Saturday evening. One of the few places worth visiting in Grantham. Grantham, Saturday afternoon and early evening dead, the streets deserted.

The food was amazing and extremely reasonably priced. Staff were so lovely - helpful, kind and really welcoming. Would highly recommend!

Excellent food and service. Highly recommend if you’re looking to have quality Indian/ Nepalese food.

We decided to try Namaste after historically using both Everest and Gurkha Square but after recent delays and getting orders wrong for deliveries we decided to change. The food is brilliant and a great choice from the menu. We have just had another takeaway tonight and it was just as good. This is def our new go to restaurant for Indian food in Grantham. Great work from all at the Restutant.

Just had a fabulous meal tonight at Namaste. Food was amazing and everyone is so friendly. They even did a surprise birthday cake! Really generous portions and fantastic value for the 4 of us. Ended up taking a doggie bag home. Definitely recommend.