Lincolnshire Restaurants

Bull and Swan, The

The Bull and Swan in High Street St Martins at Stamford has fond connections for many Stamfordians, including this one, for whom it was a vital point of refreshment after bell-ringing at the nearby church was completed.

• Address: St Martins, Stamford, PE9 2LJ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: N/A

Burritos Tex Mex Restaurant

• Address: 1 Castle Street, Stamford, PE9 2RA (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Mexican
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: N/A

Bustard Inn & Restaurant, The

The Bustard Inn is an 1860 stone built listed building with bar, restaurant, picture postcard beer garden, courtyard and large car park situated in the quiet village of South Rauceby. The premises were closed by the new owners for renovation and extension for six months and re-opened in April 2007.

• Address: 44 Main Street, The Corner House, South Rauceby, nr Sleaford, NG34 8QG (Map)
• Cuisine(s): English, Gastropub, Gourmet
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £21.00, Dinner: £37.00

Chantry Restaurant

Our large light and airy Bistro style restaurant and bar offers informal dining from an extensive menu.

• Address: The St James' Hotel, St James Square, Grimsby, DN31 1EP (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Bistro, French
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £22.00

Cheese Society, The

The Cheese Society may well turn out to be every cheesophiles preferred destination; from Organic Cotswold Blue and Kelsey to Isle of Mull it's all there waiting to be discovered and savoured. The monthly assortment of five cheeses, ranging from the traditional styles to modern creamy ones, complements each other in flavour and strength.

• Address: 1 St Martins Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1HY (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Bistro, Brasserie, Café
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £18.00, Dinner: £18.00

Collyweston Slater, The

In the days when the famous Collyweston slate 'log' was quarried from a depth of around 38 feet, the men employed to do the job would have been grateful for a drop of something refreshing when they emerged from the grim workings.

• Address: 87-89 Main Road, Collyweston, nr Stamford, PE9 3PQ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): English, Modern British, Gastropub
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £25.00, Dinner: £35.00

Conservatory Restaurant at Hillcrest Hotel

What was at one time a rectory is today the warm and welcoming Hillcrest Hotel. The family-run establishment is located in a particularly serene part of Lincoln, and overlooks the city arboretum. A fantastic blend of a quiet location, comfortable rooms, and fine modern European food makes visits to this place a refreshing experience.

• Address: 15 Lindum Terrace, Lincoln, LN2 5RT (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern European
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £30.00

Elio's

Since 1983 Elio Grossi has been dispensing Italian bonhomie, cooking and wine, not necessarily in that order, and has built up an impressive dossier of awards, as well as an admiring clientele. All the old favourites are here with some really imaginative additions ranging from baby halibut with pepper sauce to monkfish in leek sauce.

• Address: 11 Market Place, Barton-upon-Humber, DN18 5DA (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Italian
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £38.00

Ernie Beckett

Ernie's is known not only for the sheer excellence of his fish and chips (haddock only, please, which is just as well given the meltdown of the cod stocks), but also the virulent green of his mushy peas.

• Address: 21 Market Street, Market Place Corner, Cleethorpes, DN35 8LY (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Fish & Chip
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: N/A

Everest Inn - Grantham

While not entirely demolishing any stereotypes you may have of Indian restaurants, Everest Inn does try to create a new image of the modern age Indian and Nepalese eatery with élan. The décor is casual and borders a mite above functional but it is the food that you need to consider and formulate your opinion.

• Address: 7 Westgate, Grantham, NG31 6LT (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Indian, Nepalese
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £12.00, Dinner: £26.00