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

We had such an amazing experience here. We were just about to leave Stamford because a lot of places seemed to stop serving food at around 2.30pm on Sunday and we spotted this place had a roof terrace and served roast dinner. It was a lovely day but we were the only ones on the cosy terrace. The service was so naturally friendly and attentive, the cocktails were great and the food was quick and delicious. The desserts were classic combinations but creative and delicious.

Lovely meal, very good service..I had pigeon for starters and then the venison for main. Every course was full of flavour and sweet was delicious too ... Cocktails amazing

What a wonderful treat. Having remembered this place from a couple of years ago when I went for tapas with friends - I took my partner for a Saturday night dinner as a bit of a treat. We loved it. The food was wonderful, the service is great. The best cheesecake I’ve ever had! It’s such a little quirky place, easy parking and great atmosphere. We will definitely be back for those roast dinners!

First time coming here, and definitely not the last. Food was very tasty from the starters to the mains. Atmosphere was great from the moment you stepped in, topped with brilliant service and care from the staff. Would highly recommend!!

Our fave restaurant in Stamford! Has the perfect atmosphere, lamps, candle light, decor, music all set in a typically beautiful Stamford building. Then there’s the Food! Never had a bad meal or experience here. Staff friendly and happy to see you and always willing to explain anything on the menu!

We decided to have a meal at Zada before going to the corn exchange. We had a very warm and friendly welcome from the staff, they even gave us the seats at the window. The restaurant is so cosy with mosaic hanging lights, I could have sat there all night soaking up the abundance. Food was amazing, it was fresh, and full of flavour. The portions are a good size too. Will definitely be coming back, the staff are amazing. 🤩 Karen

We werw a group of 6 celebrating a birthday. Lovely ambience. Staff are very attentive. Great display of food. Flavours were on point. We will visit again

Great atmosphere, lovely customer service and I loved the setting and decor.

Wandering around Stamford wondering at the amazing aray of historic stone buildings I came across this slim fronted restaurant that opened up into a delightful Aladdin's Cave. It was a lovely day so sat in the slim outside eating area. Had a nice welcome, the menu was interesting and unusually for me I chose a vegetarian dish which was delicious but I didn't make a note of it's name. It was like a cheese pie encased in pastry on a mash of beetroot, spinach and potatoes with a pot of creamy melted cheese on the side. A deffinate call if I find myself again in Stamford.

When i visited this Incredible Tavern of Wonder. I was very pleased how it was set up at the Bar. They have an Excellent Selection of Artisan Speciality Beers that You can go and Treat yourself. It has a really Good Atmosphere. I chose a very nice Beer. I just sat back and did some relaxing people watching. I really Enjoyed my Beer. What a Great place to try something different. Come along and just Try it for Yourself. Jonathan.😁😁😁😁❤️💯💯💯💯👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Fabulous impromptu visit during our stay in Stamford. The food, service and atmosphere were all excellent. Would return in a heartbeat. Highly recommended 👌

Great place fantastic service and food, only downside are the portions are too big so remember don't over order on the sides, definitely recommend and will certainly be coming back sometime soon

Decided to go on an spontaneous date with my boyfriend and as we really wanted a burger we decided to call in and see if they have tables available. We managed to book a table on a Saturday night and was seated immediately on our arrival. Food portions are huge especially the sides, fries in particular. Cocktail was great with 2 for 12£ offer, I thoroughly enjoyed piña colada. Plus, the atmosphere was very lively, cocktail bar atmosphere with great music and vibe, perfect for a Saturday night. Staff were very attentive and kept checking on us to see if we needed anything or asking about how the food is. Also, we didn’t manage to finish our meals, having ordered the signature burger they have, we ended up asking to take the rest of the food home. The staff was happy to wrap up the meals for us to take away.

Had a lovely evening meal in their garden area which was really lovely, modern and cosy to eat in. The burgers were delicious and I also had cocktails which went down well. The waiter was very helpful and services was quick and slick. Definitely recommended.

Fabulous time had last night at No1 Kitchen. Smooth process to book online with Aimee. Great food and drinks, including lots of veggie options. Friendly and fast service from Cheryl. No1 is a gem- we'll be back!

Amazing little deli set in the heart of Stamford! The lady sales person today fantastic no pressure to sell you anything 10/10 ! Being an Italian we bought a few goodies as you can see by the pictures! A very high class deli & affordability is great ! Also next to it joining on to their restaurant very vibrant!

I've visited this independent, family-run restaurant several times over the past few years and it never fails to impress me. The couple who run the restaurant and their team really try their best to provide great, friendly, professional service and absolutely delicious food every time. I cannot praise the atmosphere, service and food highly enough. I would definitely recommend.

Had a wonderful birthday lunch here and definitely recommend it! Lovely creamy carbonara and the cheesecake… that was the best Nutella cheesecake I’ve ever had ❤️ Also, big thank you to Jen and Jasmine for giving us the best table and looking after us on my special day.

We had a fantastic lunch here yesterday . Food was delicious and the staff were so friendly never rushing you between courses. The Nutella cheesecake was a highlight! Definitely new favourite place found! We will be back!

Me and my partner had dinner last night and the food was incredible. They managed to squeeze us in as we booked quite late on. We had the burger and the haddock and they were both amazing with really nice servers who gave us tips on what to order. Was a great evening! Thanks so much!

We had a table of 12 for Christmas lunch at this fabulous pub. The food was tasty, plentiful and cooked beautifully. The parsnip soup was delicious! The staff were wonderful, hardworking and attentive. This was the 2nd year running and it was even better this time. We will no doubt be booking up for 2025. Well done everyone for making our Christmas day! ( The grapefruit radler was gorgeous and I am hooked! )

The food was nice and the staff were very pleasant. I fell down a couple of steps from the restaurant area down to the bar when leaving, thankfully 2 ladies caught me before I ended up on the floor, but I felt quite shaken up. I think there should be some visibility strips put on the edge of the steps which would help.

Went for our Sunday dinner and was totally blown away. The food was delicious meat really tender and plenty of vegetables, well looked after by staff, totally recommend we both had the king roast

Amazing Sunday roasts. Tasted perfect and the portions are extremely generous. Great drink selection, too. Service was brilliant and friendly.

Friendly staff and great place for a quick bit to eat. Great dining area. Best tables are upstairs 😉 *** Update review*** 3yrs on and yet London inn and I still have a soft spot for this place. They offer one of the best customer service that you can expect, with great menu and all an amazing price. Keep up the good work team!

Good food and very friendly service. We had tapas and the mixed grill with a side of onion rings.

Called in for lunch so wasn't as busy as it is in the evenings. The Goat curry was very tasty and the corn bread was delicious. The chap behind the bar was welcoming and offered great service. The place could do with some airing out as it still smelt of the night before and the toilets need a little tlc too. Overall an enjoyable lunch with great food that offers something a little different in the area.

A great quirky place,fantastic friendly staff in a beautiful town.

Fantastic place. Lovely food in restaurant. Great well stocked bar - cocktails a specialty. Downstairs music venue - tons of varied live music. Big beer gardens too.

Restaurant review: Being a fan of Caribbean cuisine, I was very intrigued to see goat curry on the menu, so naturally that's what I ordered... and it was beautiful! Tender, fall-off-the bone meat, perfectly seasoned, nice level of spice, cooked to perfection rice. Extremely impressed! My better half had the chili con carne, this was more akin to a stew (in the best way). Tender chunks of steak, that familiar, homely con carne flavour, complimented with jalapenos and tortillas. Lovely. In summary: Fantastically cooked "soul" food, generous cocktails, a laid back atmosphere and a welcoming and personal service has cemented Mama Liz's restaurant as one of my personal top spots in the area. PS. The local craft ale was an added bonus 👍

Lovely restaurant with great food, cozy atmosphere and great staff. Food is not only tasty but beautifully presented. The two stand out dishes were actually on the small plates (whipped feta and teriyaki cauliflower).