RestaurantsLincolnshireLincolnLN2

survey result

Summary

£100
£££££
3
Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Set in a very atmospheric old building on Steep Hill” – the second oldest house in the country, circa 1170, according to Historic England – you’ll find what is by many accounts the “best fine-dining restaurant in Lincoln”. “Excellent food and service” are provided by Gavin Aitkenhead, chef-patron for almost 20 years, and FOH manager Samantha Tomkins.

Summary

£85
 ££££
4
Very Good
5
Exceptional
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Very good food – probably the best in Lincoln” is “matched by a lovely location in a historic building on Steep Hill”, dating from 1170. Chef-patron Gavin Aitkenhead, who worked under legendary Germain Schwab at Winteringham Fields before setting up here on his own account in 2006, is behind a “thoughtful, interesting and imaginative tasting menu”, which is “spiced up with fun conversation from the staff”, headed by FOH Samantha Tomkins.

Summary

£78
 ££££
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“The amazing old building” adds to the appeal of this modern British stalwart, which (despite a fairly modern interior) occupies a twelfth-century building in the heart of this historic city. It’s a good all-rounder though, which provided some reporters with their top gastronomic experience of the year, thanks to the “delicious cuisine” created by Gavin Aitkenhead and delivered seamlessly by staff overseen by FOH Samantha Tomkins.

Summary

£75
 ££££
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Praised for “fresh interpretations of familiar dishes without being unusual for the sake of attention”, this modern British stalwart occupies a building that's a “remarkable twelfth-century survivor (although there’s little evidence of its antiquity once inside)”. “Excellent service too… it was by the owner herself”.

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15 The Strait, Lincoln, LN2 1JD

Restaurant details

Highchair
22, 22
No dress code
40

Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Always   £79.00
  Cost Availability Courses
Menu2 105.00 Always available 6
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £20.00
Filter Coffee £2.00
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 10.00%
15 The Strait, Lincoln, LN2 1JD
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MondayCLOSED
TuesdayCLOSED
Wednesday6 pm‑9 pm
Thursday6 pm‑9 pm
Friday6 pm‑9 pm
Saturday6 pm‑9 pm
SundayCLOSED

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