Jew’s House- The fine dining experience
Food type: Gourmet
Example Dish: Roast Rolled Rack of Lamb, Goats Cheese, Panchetta, Thyme Calette, Aubergine Puree, Braised Shoulder with Tomato and Olives – £22.50
Price range: £5-30 per dish
The Jew’s House restaurant is situated on The Strait at the base of Steep Hill, in one of the oldest buildings inLincoln. The grade 1 building is nearly 900 years old and was converted to a fine dining restaurant in August 2006.
Inside, amongst a mix of modern and heritage décor, diners are treated to an ultimate luxury dinning experience. The award winning Chef uses locally sourced ingredients to produce beautifully presented dishes that are as much of a treat for the taste buds as for the eyes.
They offer a range of dishes and menus, including a very competitive set menu at lunchtimes and an impressive six course tasting evening menu, (booking essential,) as well as a normal al a Carte. Prices vary, but a main dish off the evening menu is about £15-20. There is also a wide variety of local wines and drinks available.
The staff are extremely polite and attentive and adopt all the graces expected of a fine dinning establishment. Ideal for special occasions or a romantic evening out.
Crusts- A trip back to old fashioned sophistication
Food type: English Bistro
Example dish:Pork chop with baked apple and sauce, plus choice of sides
Price range: £5-15 per dish
Fans of Ritz-style glamour and sophistication should head toLincoln’s hidden restaurant, Crusts, for a charming silver-service dining experience.
Off Lincoln’s Highstreet and up a small flight of stairs, diners step into the delightful ambience of romantic, 70s style glamour. Old style tasselled lamps, floral wallpaper and memorabilia give the restaurant a truly unique and intimate feel, similar to that of sitting in someone’s lounge.
The restaurant offers a highly customisable range of bistro style dishes, including fish, steak and vegetarian specialties. All dishes are served at the table and the sweets options are presented on a silver trolley.
A truly delightful restaurant with excellent service and old-fashioned charms, Crusts is the perfect location for those looking for a cosy, romantic, candle-lit dinner.
Brown’s restaurant + pie shop- Lincoln’s hearty and wholesome pie shop
Food type: Traditional British
Example dish: Irish Murphy’s stout and beef pie
Price range: £5-20 per dish
A charming, family run restaurant and pie shop, serving delicious home-style English pies as well as several other good, honest, British dishes.
This modest establishment can be found on Steep Hill and is a cosy, rustic place, complete with open fireplace, wooden beamed ceilings 
and large brickwork walls. The dining rooms are quite small so, during busy times, can get fairly crowded and noisy.
All dishes are made from locally sourced produce and come in good, generous portions with sides included in the price. There are also a variety of lunchtime and evening deals and set menus making it an excellent value piece.
This is a perfect spot for those looking for some wholesome and hearty British food served in a wonderfully warm and homely environment.
Straits Brasserie- Tastes from further afield…
Food type: British and Brazilian specialities
Example dish: Complete BBQ Meal, Selection of Hot & Cold Starters, 5 Meats Spit Roasted over the BBQ with Salads & Side Dishes- £22 per head
Price range: £2-22 per dish
Previously called the ‘Viela Brazilian BBQ Restaurant,’ this humble spot, located on Steep Hill, is renowned for its wide selection of locally produced British and Brazilian inspired dishes.
Voted one of the top 100UKrestaurants by The Independent, this small but light and airy café is perfect for those searching for something a little different. It provides a good range of honest, good quality food which is presented beautifully, and made using fresh, seasonal, home grown ingredients.
The Straits Brasserie offers a wide selection of meat and vegetable dishes, including its speciality dish, the feasting menu which includes a variety of meat dishes being continuously brought to the table with accompaniments providing diners a chance to sample numerous Brazilian specialities, (booking essential.)
With its great value dishes, and exotic twists, this is an ideal stop for those looking for quick tasty meals and who want to be a little more adventurous.
Gino’s Ristorante- The lively, award winning Italian ristorante
Food type: Italian
Example dish: Cannelloni Alla Rossi, Oven baked pasta tubes filled with traditional fresh meats, topped withNapolisauce, mozzarella and parmesan shavings.
Price range: £5-25 per dish
For those looking for an authentic, lively Italian meal, look no further than Gino’s Ristorante. This award winning Italian restaurant serves all the favourites; pizza, pasta, risotto and a selection of chicken and fish dishes, all in good, hearty, generous portions.
Due to its popularity, the restaurant does get very busy and crowded on Friday and Saturday nights. If you haven’t booked ahead, there is a high chance you will have to wait for a table. The restaurant has a very lively atmosphere so it’s not recommended if you’re looking for a quiet meal out. But it’s an ideal place for groups and social events. You should also be aware that it closes at 10pm, earlier than many other eating places inLincoln.
Gino’s provides a fast friendly service, with excellent traditional dishes and touches, including the expected cheery waiter wielding a giant pepper mill. It is a first-rate stop for those looking for some great, tasty Italian.