Harden's survey result
Summary
“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
“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
“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
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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Have you eaten at Jew’s House Restaurant?
15 The Strait, Lincoln, LN2 1JD
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £79.00 |  |
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| Cost | Availability | Courses | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menu2 | 105.00 | Always available | 6 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £20.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.00 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
15 The Strait, Lincoln, LN2 1JD
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Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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