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

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!

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!

Excellent lunch at the White Horse. All the food we ate was fantastic, but the absolute star of the show was the belly pork. Pair this with a beautiful pint of Galway Stout and you're winning at life! Looking forward to visiting again.

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.

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.

Great atmosphere and friendly, welcoming service. I would have given 5🌟 for the food. It was super speedy getting to the table and was quite delicious, but I forgot to ask for no parsley, and it was covered in it…

Amazing food. Garlic mushrooms were the best :)

Absolutely loved this place, food was incredible, staff were amazing, cosy, intimate, with great atmosphere. A must for anyone visiting Lincoln.

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

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

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 ☺️

Beautiful authentic Italian food, lovely staff! Doesn’t matter how many times I eat here I will always need more!! Soo delicious! Book ahead to make sure you get a table!

The food was really good and the atmosphere was really chilled. The temperature was comfortable and we enjoyed the drinks. The staff were friendly. Molly and Eleanor were lovely and I look forward to going again. We had a sharing platter and everything was delicious. I have been a few times and it is always great.

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

This place is named after a strip of land between Scotland and Ireland that is big for fish. Described as a seafood comfort restaurant The Pale really fits the bill. I think they arranged the seats very cleverly, the menu is simple enough to be sustainable and I like the Irish feel with Colcannon and all the rest of it. We really enjoyed our time here as a family and there was plenty of helpful kind staff on hand. This place is a real boost for Lincoln and I would recommend it to almost anyone. In fact, I’m recommending it to everyone. It has a great atmosphere which is natural and relaxing. Just what the doctor ordered. The menu, whilst not extensive, is creative and varied. The chef obviously knows what works well. Thanks for looking after us all so well

I've eaten Oysters from all over the world including Nova Scotia, famous for its seafood and in Jersey, meant to be the best British Oysters on the market, both were fantastic but I have to say the Oysters from The Pale were a the best I've ever had... which has blown my mind considering I live a 2 minute walk from the restaurant! The staff were so friendly and informative and really made us feel at home. Will be visiting again and will be recommening this hidden gem to anyone wanting an authentic dining experience in Lincoln.

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.

This is becoming one of my favourite places to refresh when in town. The staff are always very polite, professional and welcoming. Excellent choice at the bar with fair prices. The choice of seating is excellent whether inside or out. Little heaters outside are great. I have eaten and drank here but never stayed, I'm curious to what the rooms are like, to the point I may even book me and my wife in one night, even though we only live 15min out of town.

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!

Went for the tasting menu with paired wines and the food was amazing and paired so well. Service was outstanding, very knowledgeable about the produce used in the dishes. Thoroughly recommend after what was a really lovely evening in beautiful settings

Booked for a large family celebration. Poppy was excellent from start to finish with communicating and making the afternoon so special. Service throughout was brilliant, we didn't have to lift a finger. All 3 courses of food were brilliant - the chefs and the whole team did a fantastic job. We would all highly recommend and will be back again very soon! Big thank you to all the team.

Went for a birthday celebration, in advance the front of house team and kitchen couldn't have been friendlier and more accommodating. This didn't change on the evening and the food, drinks and service were excellent. Would thoroughly recommend and will definitely be back

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

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

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.

Fine dining at its best! Cannot fault the food, as in its flavour and presentation, absolutely impeccable! We had 3 course's to include Pigeon, Hare, Duck and Beef followed by delicious deserts. The service was welcoming and friendly and the atmosphere relaxing and comfortable. We visited on a Saturday lunchtime and chose from the A La Carte lunchtime menu dining in the restaurant. I honestly have not a bad word or critism regarding the food or service, 200% Fabulous!!

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

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

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!