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Top 10 Lincoln cafés and restaurants according to TripAdvisor
Fancy going out for a meal this weekend but can’t quite decide where to go? Why not take some inspiration from reviewers on TripAdvisor? The Lincolnite team has compiled a handy top 10 guide to the most highly rated eateries in the city. Enjoy your trip out, and let us know your favourite place to eat…
Which restaurants will you be trying out of Lincoln's top 10?
Fancy going out for a meal this weekend but can’t quite decide where to go? Why not take some inspiration from reviewers on TripAdvisor?
The Lincolnite team has compiled a handy top 10 guide to the most highly rated eateries in the city.
Enjoy your trip out, and let us know your favourite place to eat at in the comments.
1. Bunty’s Tearoom
Photo: Bunty’s Tearoom
Location: Steep Hill
Bunty’s Tearoom has been voted very highly in the rankings, with many reviewers saying they could not find fault with the quirky establishment.
One reviewer said: “We love this place! Great food, super service and a really vintage atmosphere.
“Their cakes are just amazing and even the way they serve jacket potatoes is notably better than any other cafe in the area… Thoroughly recommend!”
Another added: “We came here with friends and we could tell the place was popular with the queue that was outside.
“We had our 10 month old son with us and they were so accommodating.”
2. Rising Café
Rising Cafe is located in the Alive Church on Newland, Lincoln
Location: Newland
Located in the Alive Church on Newland, The Rising Café provides a range of homemade food from just £2 and is staffed by women who are on the road to recovery from either addition, homelessness or prostitution.
One reviewer said: “Made my second visit within a week, and not disappointed at all! Brilliant café.
“Then there’s the food. Fabulous. Be warned, the sandwiches are gi-normous triple deckers, but scrumptious.”
Another added: “Great atmosphere, comfy sofas or practical tables set amongst quirky props and the great wall of the mighty cathedral!
“Such good value food with great service.”
3. Ole Ole Tapas Bar
Photo: Ole Ole Tapas Bar
Location: Bailgate
Ole Ole is a family-run authentic Spanish tapas bar and restaurant, with a rustic and traditional look, making you feel like you are in the heart of Spain.
One reviewer commented: “Excellent tapas restaurant.
The food was delicious, service was excellent, friendly and very helpful. Will definitely go again.”
Another reviewer added: “Quite simply, this was the best meal that we have eaten out for a very long time.
“The food was excellent, attention and interesting conversation from the staff, couldn’t be faulted.”
4. The Bronze Pig
Photo: TripAdvisor
Location: Burton Road
The Bronze Pig is owned and run by Eamonn and Pompeo and offers a contemporary English cuisine, with a strong influence of Italian.
A reviewer said: “We had heard only good reports and we were not disappointed.
“We had all three courses and the food was delicious and beautifully presented. The service was very good and the staff were attentive without being overbearing.”
Another reviewer also commented: “The Bronze Pig deserves wholehearted recognition for what they continue to achieve at this intimate, well managed, delightful restaurant.”
One reviewer said: “This was our first visit to Laguna Verde.
“We found it located in an attractive situation overlooking the boats in the marina.
“The inside was smart and fresh and the staff were welcoming, polite and professional.”
Another added: “Highly recommend a visit, we will definitely return.”
6. The Bowl Full Tapas Bar
Photo: TripAdvisor
Location: West Parade
The Bowl Full Tapas Bar is an authentic Spanish restaurant offering bar snacks, sharing platters and tapas.
A reviewer posted on TripAdvisor: “Best to go here hungry, cos you won’t be when you leave!
“You get presented with plates loaded up with an amazing array of cheeses, meats and breads.
“The table got cleared and then some more was brought out. All fresh and nicely served. A small place but really cosy. Well worth a visit.”
Another said: “The meal was lovely and the service was first class.”
7. La Trattoria Da Vincenzo
Photo: TripAdvisor
Location: West Parade
La Trattoria Da Vincenzo, an Italian restaurant ,serves traditionally cooked family dishes, offering you only authentic recipes and something different to the larger chain restaurants.
One reviewer said: “We had a really lovely meal here.
“The food was delicious and service was excellent. It is really cosy, we were in one room so it was like a private hire.”
A reviewer commented on the TripAdvisor site, saying: “Ashley our chef was very friendly and chatty and showed us a few tricks.
“The meal he cooked for us was excellent.”
Another reviewer said: “This was some of, if not the best sushi we’ve ever had.”
9. The Cheese Society
Photo: Emily Norton for The Lincolnite
Location: St. Martin’s Lane
The Cheese Society is a well established, family run Cheese Shop and Eatery based in the Cathedral Quarter of Lincoln, specialising in farmhouse, artisan and local cheeses.
A reviewer said on TripAdvisor: “Cheese cheese and more cheese, best lunch I’ve had in ages.
“Had the cheese and meat board which although was £16 it was well worth it.”
Another commented: “Probably the best cheese board I have ever had. A delicious and unusual selection.”
10. Brown’s Pie Shop
Photo: TripAdvisor
Location: Steep Hill
Brown’s Pie Shop, situated on Steep Hill in Lincoln is in the heart of historic Cathedral City of Lincoln and is one of the city’s favourite dining establishments.
A reviewed said: “I have been to Browns a fair few times and have always enjoyed the food but I had a meal there recently which really deserves all the praise.
“Browns is probably one of the only places in Lincoln where you can go and get excellent service and food.”
Another added: “We came on a recommendation and were not let down.
“We didn’t actually have a pie, we had the locally produced Haslet for starter followed by the locally raised Belly Pork. Couldnt fault it, it was delicious.”
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We have arrested a 34-year-old woman on suspicion of attempted murder following an altercation which has left a man with multiple wounds requiring hospital treatment.
Officers were called to reports that a man had suffered what were described as stab wounds at an address in Kenner Close, Lincoln. The exact cause of the wounds is under investigation.
On arrival, officers found a man in his 60’s with significant injuries to the neck and face area. He received treatment at the scene and is now being treated in hospital. His condition is described as life-threatening.
The call came in at 12.49pm today (Sunday 7 August). Acting on intelligence, officers arrested a suspect eight minutes later. She remains in police custody.
We are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident, and we would ask people not to speculate about the circumstances and allow officers the time to investigate this thoroughly.
Specially trained investigators, response officers and forensic investigators will remain on the scene for at least the next 24 hours while they carry out initial enquiries.
We would like to appeal to anyone who may have information about the incident to get in touch and help us piece together what has happened. Any piece of information, no matter how big or small, may prove crucial.
If you can help, there are a number of ways to get in touch:
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We are investigating following a house fire where a man has sadly died.
Officers were called to the incident in Farrow Road, Spalding, at 1.03am today (7 August) following reports of what was described as an explosion. The property has suffered 100% damage.
Despite the best efforts of emergency services and members of the public who offered assistance, a man in his 50’s was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
His next of kin have been informed.
Another man who is thought to have been passing by the property and offered his help suffered burn injuries and is currently receiving treatment.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, and we are keeping an open mind as experts from Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service investigate today. We would encourage people not to speculate while we investigate the cause.
Officers will remain in the area for the next few days carrying out enquiries.
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You can call us on 101 quoting incident number 43 of 7 August.
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