Bambarinos in East Lindsey

Today 10/8/2024 we were on our way to Mablethorpe to enjoy a family holiday and some time out after my husband sadly losing his beloved grandma 4 weeks prior. We unfortunately broke down just outside of Lincoln, luckily we were fixed by the AA back on the road within a couple of hours. Great we thought! not 32 miles later the car breaks down AGAIN! Luckily for us, just outside the lovely Bambarinos Italian restaurant! What was an extremely stressful day was made to feel a little bit easier by the kind and generous people here! Giving myself and hubby tea and coffee and my children pizza and chips free of charge. Thank you so much, it’s nice to know there’s still kind and genuine people in the world. Your kindness meant so much today. Cheryl & Dean Willis

Excellent food! I had steak in a tomato and garlic sauce. Cooked to perfection, good size and no gristle. Staff very attentive and good service. Good value for money too. Comfortable surroundings but not too flashy.

Avoid avoid this place is not italian mushy pasta horrible sauce from a bottle of dolmio old and tired.cheap and nasty food.

Great for a meal with your loved one.very basic inside but the service was excellent. The steaks were cooked spot on Very tasty all round. Will be going again. Prices good as well.

A super low key restaurant with a broad menu, Mediterranean influence.A really good cook, the entrecôte steak was superb. The chicken crema was a hit with my wife. The very fresh and well laid out prawn cocktail was good. Good, attentive staff willing to go that step further. Food cooked in front of diners was a great point of interest. Thank you, we really enjoyed your food. We will return Patrick Webb OBE

We came last night and was greeted by friendly staff, we ordered drinks while choosing food, We had delicious prawn cocktails followed by steaks and chicken cooked to perfection more drinks and lovely desserts, staff were lovely ambience was great couldn't fault a thing, would definitely recommend it and can't wait to go back 😀

Visited as a family, food was amazing as per usual. Cannot fault the quality or the price. Top notch, keep doing what you are doing! Steak was like butter, pasta dishes and sauces were flavoursome, calzone was huge. Love the accompanying little bits of salad and fruit that comes with each dish.

Fantastic dinner for 12 of us! The steaks were amazing—cooked to perfection. The service was excellent, with friendly and attentive staff. Highly recommend this restaurant for a memorable meal. Can't wait to go back!

Recommended by a friend and we were not disappointed, good quality food and service, an all-round excellent experience. Starters of Mussles Pate and Garlic mushrooms all superb. Main course were two steaks both cooked perfectly and a lasagne that was also spot on. Could not fault the quality of the food drink and service. We will certainly be back again soon.

Steaks are amazing. My sister in law had a pasta dish which she was well impressed with. The food is always good. Tina and Graham and the staff are spot on. We'll be back soon. They are carnivore friendly. This helps me out, pity there aren't more places like this.

My lovely friend was over for a holiday and had often said " I have never had a Steak that was good I am always disappointed" so after I kept recommending and mentioning Bambarinos we decided to go ... we ordered Fillet Steak ( I normally have Sirloin or T bone) we was not disappointed the food is fab and the Steak was divine it was so good Lynne actually went and thanked the chef we booking again for her next visit

We tried the takeaway first which was really nice. We had the chicken in a brandy sauce with a side salad and proper home made chips. The chicken was not dry and very soft to eat. Booked a table for the following night just managed to get in as it gets booked up really quickly.

Great place food excellent as was the service do not believe the negative reviews left on here it is well worth a trip

I realise that I left a review at about this time last year, but we just enjoyed another great experience so I think Bambarinos deserve another. My wife and I live in Derbyshire and have a caravan at Trusthorpe. On Friday we opened up our caravan for this year and on Sunday evening I booked a table nice and early at 5-30. We are fogies and like to eat earlier nowadays. My wife had the Pollo Crema and the chicken was of very good quality. The sauce just looked perfect with mushrooms, cream and brandy so I had to beg a taste.It was really delicious.,! I ordered the Fillet Baroni cooked by Graeme who is a magician with fillet steak. A nearby family table with about eight people were obvious regulars and four of them ordered the Baroni as well so it must be popular. Cost is £19-95 which is excellent value considering the obvious high quality fillet and the chef’s magic. Throughout our visit the friendly welcome and efficient service was relaxing and just right. We enjoyed the house Shiraz. The fillet is presented sliced and is in a pepper sauce. Mine was perfect medium rare as ordered. The standard fillet steak is so great at Bambarinos that I thought ordering the Baroni might be a mistake but it wasn’t. It was just as enjoyable with its own style and character. The meals were served with the restaurant’s signature salad which has melon included. It works very well on the pallet. Before the month is out we go to our caravan again and I will definitely go back to dine again.👍

We found this place on trip advisor we went an give it a bash place is abit dated inside and out and is cash only but was very full and was the fullest any where had been all week whilst we'd been for a holiday in Lincolnshire so expectations were and it did not disappoint the food is amazing and the steaks 👌 didn't even have to cut them you knife just fell threw them, mine was a sirloin and wife's was fillet I cannot honestly believe the quality of the meat DEFINITELY up there with one of the best steaks I've had previously but certainly the cheapest, this place is so cheap £53 my bill with drinks (non alcoholic) 2 starters 2 mains just give them £60 was well worth it and if ever back in the area will 100% go again the fruit on plates is abit random but nice pallet cleanser whilst trying to tackle the epic portion sizes you got chips with the mains aswell 5* thank you

Had takeaway pizzas tonight. Absolutely brilliant! Very very tasty, ready on time and enjoyed every mouthful

Dear Graham and Tina Thank you so much for squeezing us in on Saturday Your food is amazing especially mussels in a garlic and cheese sauce and prawn cocktail The steaks were so so good Steak Dianne and steak Bambarinos We have moved to Sussex but will always visit you when we come back Thank you May and Melv xx

Excellent food and service . Second visit as new to area. First visit was exceptional food, so took children and grandchild on second visit, and did not disappoint.

We dined here this evening. Very nice friendly place. The food and drinks service was excellent. The pepper fillet steak was incredible. I’ve never had melon in a side salad but it worked. I wish I went here for my 50th birthday rather the the...

My first visit here with my husband and two friends. The food is really good, and very good value for money. The service is also good. The place was very busy which is always a good sign I enjoyed the meal, and will return at...

First time at this Italian restaurant…as a group of friend's we eat out at a different restaurant each time ,and living on the coast never knew about this place ..so was highly delighted to find this one and I wasn’t disappointed,good service and polite ,tables...

We went for an early Father’s Day meal and all very much enjoyed our teatime treat. The pizzas were loved by the kids, the salad is one of the most colourful and tastiest salads we’ve ever had which includes lovely melon and brightly coloured orange...

My wife and I were looking for somewhere new to dine at the East Coast. Bambarinos has been there for at least 40 years and the present proprietors, Tina and Graeme have been there for 25 years. I have been driving past the restaurant for...

Okay. I've read several of the reviews about Bambarinos, and overall, its apparent that virtually all, believe the food is excellent and the staff very friendly, and I certainly concur with that. What surprises me about the somewhat negative reviews is about the décor of...

First time visiting as we have only just recently moved here and we all loved it. Usually very hard to please a fellow chef when we eat out but at bambarinos they excelled. The steak was amazing quality and cooked exactly as requested. Very generous...

Food excellent took family with grandchildren even they could eat lovely food came on holiday for a few days kids went again would recommend it fully

From the moment we arrived until our departure, we were met with friendliness, and made to feel very welcome. The restaurant was bustling but not overcrowded,. It was obvious that this was a very popular venue, and being small it is advisable to book. The...

Decor tired and not welcoming to look at, that being said we’re not quick to judge, starters were ok, salad with melon and orange understand with a prawn dish maybe but not for everything , mains were ok but same background taste throughout the tomatoe...

Why would you go anywhere else? This is such a gem of a restaurant. Good off street parking. Friendly, warm welcome. Great service with attentive, but not intrusive staff. Great menu selection, at affordable prices and good sized portions that will leave satisfied! The garlic...

I had seen good reviews of here but most people mention the steaks . We wanted pizza and pasta dishes. Outside area not very attractive. Phoned a takeaway order through and went to collect. No mention on the phone call that they take cash only.The...

Staff friendly, prompt service but steaks, despite the good size, were over cooked and tasteless. Odd to have watermelon served with the steak, but maybe it was a Lincolnshire thing. Chips were good and so was the pate starter.

Family owned restaurant serving great dishes at a great price. Staff polite, attentive and friendly. Most of us had the either the mushrooms or pate to start and steak or fish for mains. All food orders were correct and food served hot( a big thumbs...

This is a fab place to eat. The steaks were delicious and the staff were very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend this

Romantic Birthday meal. An experience of a lifetime. Such a homely friendly evening. Superb service and very polite staff. Wonderful freshly cooked food by Graeme. Great prices and everything cooked to perfection. Couldn’t have asked for more. Thank you. See you again soon. Tracey & Paul x

Absolutely fantastic little restaurant- we went for a hen night and they could not have been nicer, helping to decorate and serving lovely food at a very reasonable price.

We have visited here many times before but never written a review.From the exterior most people would probably not give the place a second look but if you are one of those people...GET BOOKED IN!!The menu is full of amazing, fresh food made in the open kitchen by the incredibly friendly staff. Between the 4 of us we had 4 starters, 4 mains , 2 deserts, 4 soft drinks , 2 coffees and 2 alcoholic drinks which came to the incredibly cheap price of £87.The food is second to none and with a small but varied menu you can easily have something different each time. The only downside to Bambarinos are the slightly drab toilets but if you are rating a restaurant on its toilets then you should probably just stay at home!Overall incredible place to eat! Well done all! :)

We were staying close to the area so decided to try here. The outside doesn't pack a punch but the steaks certainly do! Best cuts, amazing flavours and melt in the mouth steak. Highly recommend trying the steaks. We'll be back when we're next in the area

Fantastic pizza and the steak was the best you will eat.a truly great place for food.good value and lovely staff

Have been many times as very local and once you get past the decor everything is fantastic. Decided on a payday Corona virus treat and had steak in pepper sauce and steak Dianne as a take away. Cooked to perfection as good as every time we've eaten in and such generous portions we made it last two dinners! A welcome plus during these weird times - they are only open for take away Friday and sat nights right now but cannot reccomend enough!

We usually eat in the restaurant and the food is great. They’re closed because of Coronavirus currently, but are open for takeaway. Don’t have one! Having been used to good quality food indoors, we decided we couldn’t go wrong, and ordered one. The pizza was ok (not a lot can go wrong I suppose) but the other dishes were awful - didn’t bear any resemblance to the restaurant food and the garlic bread was tough as old boots. Plus it was all lukewarm ( and we’d only ordered it 20 minutes before!) . No more takeaways for us.

Can't wait to treat myself this weekend, least I know me and the kids will get something decent in us. So why not treat yourself and get some yummy food while the world is going pear shaped

The food is amazing, generous portions, the most tender steak I’ve ever eaten. Colourful fresh salad and yummy chips. The restaurant isn’t very inviting to look at and the toilets are best avoided but saying that we will return yet again for the best food ever.

What a place, best steak ive had, rustic in looks, we'll worth a visit 👍😊 Jason & Lorraine (Grantham)

Food good quality and generous portions. Staff friendly. Exterior tatty and you would not know it is a restaurant. Owners need to put up a sign. The Interior also needs update, very old fashioned.

Seven of us travelled to what only can be described from the outside as a tatty looking eatery for a farewell meal ...... inside was a completely different to the exterior.... inside was clean and welcoming with a cosy friendly atmosphere. Four of us were seated whilst waiting for the rest of our party and tended to with drinks and we were given the menu to peruse.Once everyone arrived our order was taken ... the waiting staff were very attentive without being over bearing, making sure we had everything.... in a relatively short time our food started arriving and everyone had their meals at the same time.Between us we ordered seven different dishes and a couple of sides too each dish came with melon and slices of orange as garnish BEAUTIFUL! Steak was ordered and cooked to the exact specifications, all the chicken dishes were amazing side dishes scrumptious.We enjoyed dessert some of us had to share as the portion sizes were quite generous throughout the evening and belts were being loosened.The bill was ridiculously cheap and we discovered in leaving they do takeaway...... worth the visit and it certainly won’t be the last

We turned up at around 9pm without a booking, on the recommendation of someone local to the area and we're made to feel very welcome.As others have said, don't be put off by the outside...the food is great! All staff were friendly and helpful and the food was delicious! I had a fabulous lasagne and husband had a steak, which he said was excellent and the best he has had since the last best one...a number of years ago! Both came with a delightful, fresh mixed salad that included fruit.Drinks were very reasonable priced and the house wine can be had by the glass and is very palatable.Highly recommended food place!

I am a local and I've eaten in and had takeaway meals from bamberinos on several occasions. True - the place could do with a DIY SOS makeover but from what I've heard this is down to the skinflint owner of the premise NOT the chef and waiting staff. I can only comment on the pizzas and calzones on the menu as I'm not a steak fan. However the care and passion the chef puts into his product is worthy of any top Italian restaurant. Don't judge a book by it's cover and form your own opinion after tasting the food.

Been going here for a few years ..never failed on us ever. excellent food and great device... Worth the 200 mile round trip ...great !!!!!!

Mi sento di dare un 4 in quanto il personale è gentilissimo e il cibo è buono e a prezzi contenuti..però di ristorante italiano ha ben poco.. la presentazione dei piatti è molto carina, ogni pietanza è decorata con frutta, ma i piatti sono veramente molto distanti alla tradizione italiana.

Great little restaurant which looks nothing from outside the food is incredible and the service friendly and efficient, can see the food being cooked from the restaurant. Would recommend this we have been three times and have always have excellent food. Do need to book. Do not take credit or other cards.

Last-minute decision to go out for a meal. You can usually rely on Bambarinos. If they can fit you in, they will. They were very busy but we got a table for three. The food was delicious. The prices are very sensible and the drinks don't cost an arm and a leg. You must remember to take cash as they don't do cards. Don't be put off with the outside of the restaurant. It's the great food you go for. There is quite a lot of off-road parking. If you don't enjoy you are very hard to please.

The salmon was cooked to perfection and the food and drink was all very reasonably priced. Staff were also very friendly and efficient

Went here recently for a meal for a friends birthday and the food was amazing! They catered well for a large group and gave friendly service. The food was delicious and I don't live local but will be returning to this restaurant again!

Celebrated an 18th Birthday with close friends. Great value for money Great food and great atmosphere. Would definitely eat here again

Not much on the outside, but who cares if the food is great and it's cheap drinking? The service was prompt and friendly. Easily would return.

Enjoyed the Carbonara, most of my friends had a steak which they all said was great. The staff were very friendly and accommodating, we had a large group of people and they handled the numbers very well.

Just don't. Looks abandoned, wish it was.

Driven passed here loads of times and have always been curious. The place has a good reputation locally for the food. The place itself is in need of serious attention and TLC. It almost looks semi derelict from the outside and internally looks like something from the 80’s/90’s. I was here with a work colleague and it suited ok to get a couple of good steaks plus a couple of portions of mussels. We both enjoyed our meals. The staff were friendly and the food was reasonably priced. If you can see through the state of the place, give it a go. If you’re looking to impress a partner, potential client or something along those lines, probably best to swerve this one.

We went to Bambarinos on Saturday evening to celebrate my Wifes birthday

Lovely food, great service, brilliant atmosphere! Hosts made the night. Carbonara very tasty. House merlot very good, ordered one bottle, had to order a 2nd!

Our first visit to Bambarinos and can only say it was excellent, service was quick and friendly a great atmosphere, the food I can only describe as outstanding with the portions more than enough, prices are very reasonable, we will certainly be returning soon. We visited on a Tuesday evening and the place was full to capacity I think that says it all, well worth a visit you will not be disappointed.

Went to this restaurant following many people telling us how good it was. We went to celebrate my parents anniversary. The service is friendly and accomodating. The food is out of this world. We enjoyed the side salads and each had a different meal, one calzone, one pizza one pasta and one chicken dish. We also had desserts because it had my fathers favourite banana split available. Lovely meal, prices very good and food excellent. My Father keeps asking when we will be returning.

This is our favourite place to eat, the steaks are the best my husband has ever had, the chicken Daniella is amazing, we don’t care what the place looks like, but you won’t get better food anywhere, love love love this place 😀

Not having lived in Lincolnshire long we are trying out all it has to offer. We stumbled upon Bambarinos and thought we'd give it a try. The decor had a continental homely feel to it, it almost made you feel like you were abroad on holiday. The staff were very welcoming and cheerful the place had a nice atmosphere despite not being full on a Saturday evening which when we tasted the wonderful food surprised us.

Had prawn cocktail to start. Then had Steak Diane for main. Both excellent, the steak was one of the best I have had anywhere. Excellent food and excellent service and very reasonable prices. Recommended.

Love the food here. I usually have one of the chicken dishes but have heard so many good things about the steak that I had to try one. It was delicious, so tender and the pepper sauce was lovely. Great food at a reasonable price. Thanks, it was great as always

we had a meal for four people on a busy friday night, all 4 meals were superb, all piping hot cooked to perfection and very filling, i eat a lot of italian food and asked for a chicken risotto which although wasn't on the menu, the waitress said wouldn't be a problem and it was one of the best risotto i've had. All four of us enjoyed the food the friendly service and the surroundings and even though it was busy the staff were friendly and took time with each table,overall excellent

Good food and service and the wine was tasty. Served and welcomed well and will certainly go back when I revisit.

Had a fantastic meal here with friends on mon 17th sept , best steak I have ever had ! great service + very nice staff, cant wait to go again

Good size menu with plenty of choice. We phoned our order through and asked for something that wasn’t on the menu but that wasn’t a problem. I was given the time to collect our meals and everything was ready at that time. Each dish was piping hot and very tasty. Thank you

As the last review states the place is tatty inside and out and the toilets are underwhelming. The staff and friendly and helpful. The food was I have to say very good but we too were amazed at the fruit bowls served with the main course.

Heard & read so much about this place that we had to visit but really was a waste of money. The only positives are the staff were friendly & the chicken was tasty. Shame but it ends there. How can anyone serve water melon, honeydew melon & orange on the same plate as chicken or steak??? It doesn't make any culinary sense. Yes we got fruit with starter & main - crazy!! It was everything everybody had said about the dingy decor & peeling paint & scruffy toilets. If you want a decent Italian meal head down the road to Gerardos in Mablethorpe with genuine Italians running the business or try the pizza & pasta at Presto also only a 15 minute drive away in Mablethorpe. They are far superior to this ram shackled establishment & about the same for price. I know where we have booked for next Friday & it certainly isn't Bamabarinos.

My family ate here a few days ago, The outside looks run down and maybe not the place to go but trust me its worth it. The food from this place was great and the steak was to die for so glad i went, The open kitchen makes great viewing to watch your food been prepared, the place to go for steak salmon and pasta but you will need to book as so busy

Consistent good food and service, whenever you visit. On this occasion, I had the surf and turf: steak and salmon. Both meat and fish were cooked and seasoned perfectly. Really well priced items on the menu, give it a try, you won't be disappointed.

This restaurant is situated on the crossroads at Manby, it's outward appearance does not do it justice, it is essential to book. This was our second visit and both times it was busy with local residents, they also offer a takeaway service.

Food is spectacular best for miles around nice service quick to serve can see the chef at work every ones polite and welcoming

Return visit, anniversary celebration. Warm welcome as always, fitted us in despite packed out with buzzing atmosphere. Four different starters, all delicious. Steaks are superb, tender and cooked precisely to preference. My wife is very particular about her rare selection, she said "Best ever" This venue is very popular, no its not posh, however the staff are efficient, the food is excellent, You need to book especially at weekends. Well done Graham and Tina, a great experience for people that enjoy good food.

You won't be disappointed here with the food. Steak Diane was excellent again as was the rest of our meals. Great price as well . Thanks to all.

Went with the missus for our monthly date night. Been meaning to come here for ages after hearing & reading all the good reports about the place. True, it does need updating & a lick of paint but we go for the food not to gaze at wallpaper. We both ordered steaks, mine with a peppercorn sauce. After a very short wait they arrived, both accompanied by slices of melon, which seems an odd combination but trust me it works! My peppercorn sauce was one of the best I've ever tasted & the steak just melted in the mouth, very tasty! The only let down was not many puddings to choose from. We ordered 2 chocolate gateau only to be told that they had run out. Service was good & background music was pleasant - you cant beat abit of Dolly & country music. We'll definitely be returning & reccomending

The food was absolutely delicious AGAIN!! Must find more reasons to come up again more often! The staff/service are excellent, couldn’t fault anything! Thank you Bambarinos!

Had a fantastic meal on Saturday for a family friends birthday, there were 8 of us in total, excellent service, all meals arrived together and piping hot. We all ordered different meals and each one was enjoyed. Enjoyed the side salad that came with every meal. First time I've had fruit this way and was delicious

We came here with a large group. The food was outstanding. I could have cut the steak with a butter knife. Genuinly one of the best steaks I’ve ever had.

We have been eating here for years. Never been disappointed. Graeme and Tina most accommodating. Food excellent. We have our favourite chicken dishes,but often have beautiful steaks as well. If we have visitors, we always come here, and everyone has always been really pleased. Must be very popular,because unless you want to eat really early, as we do, it may be diffict to book a table. Well done Graeme and Tina and their staff.x

I celebrated with 15 friends, various starters, all different mains. Many of my guests first time Bambarinos, all delighted with quality of food and the friendly service.

This place is excellent Friendly, adaptable and always full That just about says it all Some people are professional moaners.

On arrival the restaurant appears tired and in need of redecorating. The starters were an odd combination of food-both ordered garlic mushrooms which came with garlic bread and a selection of melon! When the main courses arrived they were also served with the same selection...

The restaurant is very clean and tidy. They don't have tablecloths and they don't take credit cards. So what! The...

We dined here on two recent occasions as a family of 4 and then 6. On each occasion the food...

This place was recommended as a great place for a good steak so I decided to treat myself to one...

Return visit a party of six starters all of which was lovely. Mains of one chicken in a cream sauce...

Just come back from babar inositol absolutely fabulous great great food steak to die for an pancake dessert staff fantastic an friendly will defo return so five star food for me

This is a family-run Italian-style restaurant with no pretentions. The food is well cooked and the range is extensive. You can choose a budget meal or a pricier one, so it caters for a range of tastes and pockets. The family are friendly and the service good. We had steaks which were beautifully cooked. My only problem was that there is no efficient extractor for the frying and our clothes smelled afterwards, as the kitchen is open to the restaurant. Also, credit cards are not accepted, so take cash. However, the house wine is palatable and the welcome is superb.

Please don't judge a book by its cover!!!

Great place for tea, menu and decor reminiscent of the 80 s but great quality food cooked to perfection. Great service and great prices, really enjoyed the whole experience and highly recommend it

The premises do look very run down and in drastic need of a refurb. However the food was excellent as were the staff.

Went as a family of 5 last night Friday 15 Sept 17 and it was absolutely fantastic from first entering to our departure several hours later. Food was top notch as was the availability on the menu the staff were extremely charming and courteous as well as being very efficient. Overall a FANTASTIC visit & we will be back. Thank You.

Arrived with six family members and were met by a lovely lady. Great service, excellent food and table service was very good. Wine was great value and we really enjoyed the evening. All the food was well prepared, piping hot and large portions. In essence, wonderful family restaurant and great value for money. We are looking forward to our next visit.

Great family friendly place to eat. Food very well cooked and tasty. Low key atmosphere. Can get very busy but hosts always try to accommodate. The steaks are excellent and very good value for money. Chef always seems amenable to tweaking dishes.

Great food warm friendly welcome, good selection on menu. The steaks are cooked to perfection every time.I have never had a bad meal here, usually eat in or have takeaway once a month.Decor needs a little attention, but the food makes up for that.I go out to enjoy my food, not to compare colour of walls and light fittingsAll priced very reasonable.Always recommend this place.

I was wonting to book this Italian restaurant for 5 as it was my nieces 50th and I couldn't get hold of the owner all week hence they were on holiday. But they were back in time for the birthday girl on the Friday ( our last night away). We had banners and balloon's put up over our table which I thought was a nice gesture. All meals were fabulous. The steaks were the best so said my sister and my chicken in mushroom and cream brandy sauce was very nice. My husband had the scampi and he said it tasted a lot more different to the usual you get but loved it. Drinks were very reasonable but ask the waiter for a separate bill for the drinks or else it will be put down as one item. Loved this place but you have to book.