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

So glad we found this place whilst visiting the city, what a treat. We had a drink in the snug on the Friday night & saw some amazing dishes being served so booked for the following evening & so glad we did! The Korean fried chicken was incredible as were the mains; gilt head bream and a mushroom & Gruyère burger. Service and atmosphere/decor were top notch. Fabulous to find somewhere that serves different dishes, cooked in unique ways & all tasting delicious. Wish we lived nearer so we could visit again!

First time visiting here and we will 100% be back. The beef roast was absolutely incredible, every component was so delicious and we loved that the beef was more thick cut. The presentation was spot on, looked as good as it tasted. We loved the decor, (especially Geoffrey!) loved the named reservation card on the table and overall thought the staff were super friendly, welcoming and approachable. The food was brought out really fast and was nice and hot. Couldn’t fault a thing!

Enjoyed a lovely Christmas Eve meal here. Our food was delicious, the atmosphere was festive and friendly and the service was fantastic. Special thank you to our server Niamh, who was smiley, patient and attentive to us throughout our meal. Nothing was too much trouble for her and she went above and beyond to make sure everything was up to standard for us. Overall we had a great evening and would absolutely return again in the future.

This little gem has to be one of my top favourite restaurants of all time!! The food is amazing! The service..amazing! The establishment is gorgeous! We are new to Lincoln and wanted a lovely place to take my husband for a meal, I saw the venison on the menu and just had to try it, and we were not disappointed, far from it! It excelled! Thank you so much for making our day special, we will be back!

Such a thrill to find this gem. All of the dishes we ordered, which all happened to be vegan, looked, smelt and tasted amazing. Lincoln was such a beautiful city, eating here was the cherry on top. Bravo!

Brilliant food as always. Definitely the place to go in Lincoln for food. Tasty, reliable, everyone is always nice and welcoming. Been coming here for years, never had a bad meal, portion sizes are bigger than they've ever been. Highly highly recommend if you are in the Lincoln area and you're looking for the BEST restaurant in Lincoln and also Lincolnshire.

On our way back from Lincoln we stopped here for dinner and gosh was it a good idea. Staff were super friendly and managed to squeeze us in even without a booking (would advise to book as they’re very busy). We ordered several different tapas which we all enjoyed. All the food was super tasty and well cooked. We were all really satisfied with our meal. The bread basket was a great start, freshly baked and still warm. The croquettes and the seafood paella were my two favourites. 100% recommend.

My server was Shannon and honestly she was such a lovely server! Brought my tables food round so quickly, was funny and lovely and helped us sort our bill! Food and cocktails were lovely and brought out quickly. 1000/10 would defo come again.

Turtle Bay Lincoln, What a great place to go if you’re having a group do for a Birthday or any other occasion you can think of. I would suggest the bottomless brunch, which we all did on the weekend for my partners Birthday. The food was spot on and tasted great, each time you had almost drank your drink the waitress would be loading the table with more drinks. Some of the drinks wasn’t for me but all in all a great day and such great atmosphere. Thank you Turtle Bay.

This was my first time visiting but certainly won’t be the last!! Food was amazing staff were attentive without being overwhelming and a really friendly family atmosphere. We came for the curry goat and it didn’t disappoint. Just the right amount of spice and heat. Massive thank you to Eleanor and Cameron for the best date night we have had for ages

What an amazing place, we went for lunch on a weekday so I’m not sure how busy it gets at peak times but I hope they do well because it was some of the best Italian food I’ve ever tasted. What a lovely family run business, well definitely be back ☺️

We visited for a family lunch this afternoon. We all absolutely loved this restaurant, felt so welcomed by the waitress and the restaurant felt really homely. The staff were fantastic. The food was absolutely out of this world. Had a real variety of dishes and whether pasta, risotto, chicken or pizza everything was fantastic and the tomato garlic bread starter was amazing. Would definitely return and recommend to friends. Wish I'd taken more pictures of the food

This is a super find just out of the bustling centre of Lincoln The service is fantastic It is a restaurant in a converted house, so a little bit different, but the food is amazing, and there is so much yummy stuff on the menu If you are visiting lincoln, this is a visit you have to make

Just nipped in for a quick lunch soon bumped into the chef who was from Iran but been into Italian food all his life. This is a delight and a serious contender for lunch. Very authentic and comes highly recommended

Amazing food. Garlic mushrooms were the best :)

Popped in as a group of 3 for a bite of lunch. Very good service, lovely atmosphere, and excellent food. There is a very good menu with something for everyone. We all had pasta dishes and really enjoyed our meals; the meatballs were very tasty. Highly recommended.

Went on a Tues night had to book a table . Upstairs was packed out at 8pm . Was noisy from other diners air con wasn't on so was very warm inside even though it was 10deg outside. Ordered the chicken tandoori (was on a hotplate ) really nice. And then a chicken madras chips an plain naan. Again was really tasty . Food was hot . Madras had a kick to it rice was light n fluffy. Food very good

A rather quaint Indian restaurant, housed in a rustic building that one would not necessarily associate with an Indian eatery. The place was buzzing, and it felt a bit cramped and was quite loud. But the food was good, although I felt that the Tandoori Chicken I ordered for a starter was too large a piece.

Brilliant Indian restaurant in great location. Food was amazing and service especially attentive. Small first floor restaurant with takeaway on ground floor. Booking recommended to avoid disappointment. Will go again.

My friend & I Annette, came here on a Friday evening. The staff are very friendly & helpful. The atmosphere is relaxing & calm. The food is absolutely amazing 🤩!!! We highly recommend! I enjoyed the Tandoori chicken on the bone (lots of delicious flavours!) and I chose the coconut 🥥 rice 🍚 which was really tasty too! We were very happy overall, & will definitely return! A big thank you to all the staff xx

The bar was busy on the day we visited and we got the last table. I think the food deserves a review especially the sea bass which was an amazingly nice plate of food. The sea bass and the pie came with roast potatoes, parsnips, carrots and green veg which were cooked to perfection. My sister-in-law said the pie was a little salty but overall 5 stars.

We had our evening dinner here with our two children (2 & 5) and they loved it so much they asked to come back the next day for lunch! Our meal and the kids meals were fantastic, which matched the service as that was friendly, fast and incredibly efficient. We felt like we were in a much more expensive establishment, as so often you get left to fend for yourself in a busy hotel/dining establishment set up. Very reasonably priced for the portion size and quality of the food.

Visited the Duke William Hotel yesterday with my husband for the first time yesterday. What a lovely pub! The decor inside is beautiful, and the food was delicious. We were served by a young man called Charlie, who brought the drinks to our table and was very polite, and the staff that served us our food were also friendly! We will definitely be returning. Thank you for a great Sunday evening.

Lovely atmosphere, amazing food and fantastic service & staff. Steak came out differently than I ordered it (still delicious) and they comped the dish no questions asked. Made changes for dietary requirements too, absolutely no fuss. Will certainly be going back!

We came here to have dinner and were not disappointed. My partner and I had the cauliflower and truffle soup to start, and Tori had the whitebait. Large pieces of fish and the homemade sauce Tartare really made it. Then the main came, ox cheek for Mike and I had the slow roasted rib. Tori had the mushroom and truffle tagliatelle which was heavy going but the beef and ox cheek was a tender as you’d like. Drinks wise there was an enjoyable non alcohol Espresso Martini and I think I had a lime soda. We had a really enjoyable evening and the staff were attentive, amusing and this place comes highly recommended

Visited with my partner on an evening between Christmas and new year. Both ordered from the Al la Carte menu, both highly rated our starters and mains. Highly recommend!

Lovely place to come for a Sunday lunch. They have seating inside and outside and the front is a real sun trap. There is a two or three course option for a set price which was reasonable. Delicious food and would certainly return. The staff were friendly and attentive. You can sit outside with the dog too!

I cannot overstate how much I love this restaurant. It is me and partner’s favourite restaurant in Lincoln. Its fixed priced menu is an absolute bargain and their triple cooked chips are some of the best in the country. The service is impeccable. You can really tell the chefs put in a lot of effort to make the food taste delicious

Nice old building near castle. Steps inside are very steep, but it is part of the charm of the restaurant. We were on the top floor, so we used all the steps and got our climbing badge!! Service was friendly and attentive but not intrusive. The food was amazing and full of flavour, and it came out at a nice pace, too. Loved the prawns in garlic, lemon, honey, and chilli. Every dish was great. My only small minor negative was that the seating area at the table was a bit snug, but by no means impacted our enjoyment. It was definitely worth the price, which was reasonable

Lovely little place with fantastic staff and fantastic food . We're visiting Lincoln for my birthday and we have our dog with us so we were looking for dog friendly places . This place came up with others but sounded interesting, so we booked in, and it was fantastic . The staff were very professional and friendly and had great knowledge of the menu . The food was fantastic, the portions were generous, and the flavour was spot on. To our surprise there were also far more vegetarian options than we expected! Between the two of us, we had 5 dishes and then a dessert, and it was more than enough ! We would highly recommend this place if you're in the area! And we will certainly be back in the future .

I feel a little embarrassed to say I’ve walked past Olivares so many times & never eaten there. So glad I decided to try it as it is an absolute gem of a place. The restaurant was extremely busy as it was a Saturday night but nothing was too much trouble for the staff. They made us feel welcome & were very efficient, attending to all the tables & ensuring everyone was happy. The food was spot on, yes it’s a little on the pricey side but you get what you pay for. All the dishes arrived super quick & were hot & fresh & tasted amazing. Olivares is such a cosy restaurant with amazing service & top quality authentic tapas dishes. I will be visiting again.

The food was nice, my steak was a bit dry and not really as medium rare as I wanted to. But the rest was really good. Totally loved their starters and never skip desserts :))) The service was amazing. The staff shall make sure you’re noticed and taken care of during the time you dine with them.

Such a welcoming place, great staff and a warm atmosphere. The decor is eclectic and stylish, the staff friendly and attentive without feeling rushed. The kebabs are to die for, tender, moist chicken with a drizzling of garlic oil, lovely . As a footnote, the toilets were impressive as well

Only second time I've been to this one in lincoln. Been to the one in Newcastle which is unbelievable. This one shares the same theme, staff are great and very attentive with a good sense of humour too. Rare find. Went for the brunch, and boy was it busy. We hadn't booked, turned up off speck and made very welcome. Food was fabulous as you can see from the pics. Did t order the unlimited booze as I didn't think we would be there that long. Turns out we liked it that much they had to come and politely ask us to move downstairs to release the table for other customers. Didnt mind at all. Went downstairs and bumped into friends so stayed even longer. Great place, amazing atmosphere topped off with fab staff what more could a place ask for. Don't need to mention the food check out the pics, chefs well done no one see the hard work behind the scenes.

Excellent service, beautiful chain restaurant. We were seated in a lovely corner away from most people and that suited us perfectly! A very good allergy menu; just a wee bit pricier than our local indie restaurants! Good selection of non-alcoholic drinks. Lift for access to the top floor. Staff were brilliant!