Cafe St Paul's Restaurant & Cafe Bar in Lincoln

Have had excellent Sunday lunches here with my family in the past but this Mother's Day the staff really went above and beyond creating a really special experience for my mum! A big thank you to you all, she had a wonderful time!

This is a hidden gem! We were wandering around at the top of Lincoln (yes - we walked up Steep Hill). The place we had planned to lunch was shut, so were on the look out for somewhere to lunch. I am coeliac so require a gluten free diet which can limit the places to eat. The menu outside offered some gluten free options, so in we went. It was busy but were found a table. On looking at the menu there were quite a few g/f tapas options. Chicken wings, Shawarma salad, Beetroot and Whipped Feta, Korean BBQ fries and Parsnip Bhajis. All G/F. Delicious!! We did wait quite a while for the food (I think we were at the end of what looked like a very busy Sunday service) but it was well worth the wait and would definitely go again when in Lincoln. Thank you!

Saintly Food: After some consideration, we have decides that this - this - is the best breakfast in Lincoln. The tomatoes (& the tomato relish), which we usually leave behind in other establishments, are a highlight. The sausages (vegetarian or meat) are mouth watering. Splendid! 5/5 Location/Atmosphere: If you can get onto the balcony, you are gonna have a trip - great views of tourists crossing the Great Walls of Lincoln! Parts of the indoors are windowless so a little dark, perhaps. Still, a jolly atmosphere whenever we have been. In the heart of historical Lincoln. 4/5 Service: The staff are attentive without being overbearing. Helpful and with a sparkle in their eye! 5/5 A must visit!

Fantastic food Amazing flavours with a great laid back atmosphere. Such a refreshing change to the restaurant/bar experience. Super friendly staff. A great small plates menu with a great Sunday lunch menu too. Definitely recommend

We were looking for a comfortable and relaxed spot for a light evening meal. We found one! The food was utterly delicious, tasted fresh and arrived in good time. Presentation was appealing and showed care, but was not pretentious. Waiting staff offered friendly, attentive service without being overwhelming or obtrusive. There were plenty of customers coming and going but nothing felt rushed or hectic. I asked about local butchers and help was freely and warmly offered. The price point was affordable and excellent for the quality provided. This matters to us! Ambience was just as hoped for. 'Facilities' were clean as you'd expect. Nothing negative to mention. Party was mother and young adult daughter - one vegetarian, one not. We will return!

Perfect. Great menu. Lovely atmosphere. Attentive helpful staff. Great location and view of the Castle too. Can recommend

We are on the ground floor which has a great atmosphere as soon as you arrive. The staff were friendly, greeting us with smiles. We ordered the breakfast & were not disappointed at all The quantity & quality were fabulous, all of it tasted amazing A little gem of a place, thank you, we will be back

Only found this place today when walking past after parking it’s a little hidden gem. So much choice breakfast was amazing lovely local produce everything was cooked perfect. Plenty of choice some nice vegterian, vegan and gluten free options. Coffee was amazing lots of dairy free milk choices. Staff were extremely friendly. We will be heading back for a Sunday lunch soon.

I had my 77th birthday lunch with 13 friends and the food was beautiful and delicious. The service throughout was quick and timely. My thanks go to Gordon, his wife, and the front of house team, who delivered the chef's wonderfully mouthwatering tastes. The kitchen staff did wonders catering for everything that we ordered and even the odd dishes extra to the list. I cannot recommend this restaurant too highly.

Food was excellent. We had a selection of small plates from the menu and specials board. All were extremely tasty and well presented. The main menu is relatively small but the specials are good and the food quality and selection of drinks is outstanding. Definitely worth a visit.

Amazing small plates. Really tasty - thank you chef Christian. Great service - huge thanks to Toby. We will be back and would highly recommend.

Relaxed and a welcoming environment. The owners/staff were fantastic. Menu is small but the food is outstanding. Was that good we returned back for food after 5 minutes of first leaving!

Paid a return visit to this lovely restaurant a few weeks ago for Sunday lunch with family. Couldn't fault the service, lovely welcome and a very nice atmosphere. The food was extremely good, very fresh and piping hot, Both starters and mains were really delicious, lovely choice of vegetables to accompany the roasts and portions were so plentiful we had no room for dessert. Service was excellent, we really couldn't fault anything. My wife and I were in Lincoln again the next morning and popped in for coffee and breakfast. Again , a lovely warm welcome and my wife's request for poached eggs on toast (not on the menu) was was met with a cheerful smile. This is really a little gem which appears not to be that well known, possibly due to it's entrance "off the beaten track". Well worth seeking out, so nice these days to return to a restaurant that has clearly maintained it's high standards of food and service. A huge "Thank You" to a lovely team and we will definitely return when visiting family again. Highly recommended.

Beautiful little place, food was lovely, light tasteful & plentiful. We sat upstairs as pub quiz downstairs, it's a lovely place to eat, rustic and not cramped in at all. We had a starter of bread and dips, wete delicious, we had paninis but they came with plenty to fill you on the side, Lovely view of castle when you leave too, so fab bonus!!

Amazing food, atmosphere, view and staff. Hash browns should have legendary status! Don't hesitate to go inside and enjoy

Had a lovely family lunch, we went for the small plates option with a number of dishes to share. Really interesting range of dishes with a Christmas theme but taken to the next level. Service was good and staff friendly and welcoming.

Came highly recommended. Not disappointed. Very friendly staff. Great menu choice. Many vegetarian options. Fresh cooked food, well presented. Not expensive but good quality food and good value for money. Been there for breakfast and lunch. Will be going for dinner very soon. Highly recommend...

This is a lovely hidden gem. The staff are so friendly and it is cosy and warm. In the evenings the choice is a little limited and would benefit from a couple more main courses in addition to the small plates. Would definitely return though.

We visited for an evening meal as a celebration and the food was extremely tasty and the service was excellent. We would recommend visiting here, however really do think the menu needs expanding as there is really limited choice. Mostly small plates with only two...

Never been here before. Food and service were excellent. All dishes were obviously freshly cooked by talented chef. Watch out, Ole Ole! You have a rival! Highly recommend.

Superb food and service second visit will be going again to try the evening menu. Staff and owners are all very friendly and helpful.

Popped in on a recommendation and was not disappointed by the slightly more upmarket breakfast than you would get elsewhere. The homemade hash browns in particular were delightful and the staff were very good with my son who has a severe milk allergy. Couldn’t have...

Lovely tasty breakfast paninis with a terrace view of the castle. Friendly staff and very accommodating. Wish we'd found this place earlier!

What a fabulous place for food! Lots of gluten free options and every dish was absolutely gorgeous. Fantastic service and reasonable prices.

We visited today for breakfast and were really impressed. The place itself was nice, the staff were very friendly and helpful, and the food was great. Everything was cooked well and good quality produce. Looking forward to going back to try the lunch and dinner...

Our first time. Such a good surprise when entering and seeing what had changed and experiencing such a nice atmosphere. Service was spot on. Ordered a Bagel & b/fast which was first class. Can highly recommend.

Staff, location, menu all excellent. Would recommend without hesitation. Will definitely be visiting again. This is just what Lincoln needs

Me and my friend initially went for a drink. We then decided to try out the food. So glad we did. The best Sunday roast we’ve had in a very long time! I asked for my beef to be pink and pink it was. Also...

5 🌟 experience, atmosphere, service, food and wine were exceptional, visited with two girlfriends and ordered several small plates and the flavours were spectacular, can't wait to return 🍽 🥂 😋 👍

This little gem should not be missed. This compact restaurant has great food - a manageable menu which is sensible, but some stunning flavours inspired by the Orient. Friendly and attentive staff, and a lovely sun terrace. We had a feast by ordering three dishes...

Great place to go with the family with great food and very relaxing sat out on the roof terrace! run by very lovely hard working people! Will be back soon 🙌

As this was our first time in Lincoln we were lucky to happen upon this gem tucked down at the back of the castle walls. The host, Gordon, could not have been more friendly and helpful guiding us through the small plates menu. We were...

Fabulous place! Food is delicious, reasonably priced, staff really friendly and lovely decor. Perfect for a catch up with friends or date night. Look forward to visiting again!

The best roast dinners in Lincoln full of flavour! & delicious bloody Mary’s! Our favourite spot in the Bailgate! Brilliant service and a lovely team :)

Amazing vegan option with a delicious tofu sandwich and oat milk iced latte!! Great service from Lucy and the staff are lovely, will definitely be coming again. Ps the view on the terrace is the best in Lincoln.

A lovely new addition to the Lincoln food scene. Welcome is always very warm and food is really good! Tasty and home cooked and perfect small plate size portions at good value prices . Atmosphere is sort of bistro like, not to formal or way...

Visited this excellent café last Saturday evening for a drink and coffees after dining nearby, we were so impressed with the friendly service and menu we booked for lunch next day. We weren't disappointed, we attended with family (both vegan) and grandson and we were...

Very welcoming and friendly. Food was excellent quality and freshly cooked. Our dog was also welcome. Very clean all round.

walking back to car and found this great restaurant. small plates each very tasty. great vegan soup for one of the group. staff very helpful and collaborate together. good team. great wine and in relaxed setting

Lovely relaxed evening, we sampled 10 of the little plates, absolutely delicious, presented beautifully , will return

Having initially been hesitant to visit given that I hadn’t heard of the restaurant before and there weren’t too many reviews, we were really impressed. The food was excellent with a good variety of drinks/beer - the service was great too. If you’re considering visiting...

Absolutely perfect. The food here is simply delicious. Fresh flavors and so so tasty. Menu has lots of vegetarian options and gluten free adaptations. Great view of castle wall from upstairs. A hidden gem in the Bailgate area. Carpark opposite. Delicious food, staff were very...

My first visit here and it certainly didn’t disappoint. Delicious, hearty, roasted tomato and borlotti bean soup for lunch with sourdough bread. Attentive, friendly staff and a lovely spot to linger on a dreary rainy day. Highly recommended!

Lovely “Tapas” style lunch. Wide, slightly quirky menu, and the service was excellent. We would certainly go back there, loved it.

This place is a real gem. The small plate food selection is fantastic and the menu changes regularly so there’s always something new to try each visit. The service is really friendly. We have been a few times now and have been really impressed each...

Dropped in for a Sunday lunch and we really enjoyed the meal veggies were cooked to perfection roast potatoes were great to., Yorkshire puds were slightly over cooked but OK, staff were very friendly and the settings and decor are excellent, As Arnie said we...

Lovely atmospheric and welcoming establishment tucked down a side road overlooking the castle walls. Very helpful and friendly staff. There’s a good selection of reasonably priced food on the menus with plenty of gluten free options. Can’t believe we’ve never spotted it before on our...

Excellent breakfast. High quality food, particularly the proper Lincolnshire sausages. All hot and well presented. We will be visiting again.

Great venue, service was superb, attentive but not overbearing. Food was delicious. We had a selection of small plates, tofu curry, pork, soup and wings were the best I have had in Lincoln. Even have some nice craft beer. Loved the tiny rebel.

We regularly come to cafe st pauls for breakfast! One of the best breakfasts in Lincoln, the hash browns are delicious and the service is amazing! 10/10

We visited recently and had a great well presented and tasty meal. Well worth a visit. The service from the team was excellent, they are very customer focused . Small but well chosen menu. Good wine selection too.

We had a ball at this great new addition to the food options uphill. Very classy, contemporary small plates (with a twist), interesting beer options, and a relaxed yet buzzy vibe. We exceeded our self-imposed small plate quota by two (yikes) and will be back.

My friends at The Tipsy Imp recommended Café St Paul's for a meal. So yesterday, before returning home to North Yorkshire, I visited and had an excellent BBQ chicken panini with salad and fries followed by an orange, almond and pistachio dessert. I had a...

Delicious roast dinner. We really hoped Cafe St Paul’s would be our new favourite and based on our lunch today it is certainly a winner. Everything about the food and restaurant is perfect. We had the roast beef and the pork - honestly couldn’t rate...

Great food, beer, wine….and a very friendly welcome too. The evening menu features a variety of tempting small plates, although there are also burgers and panini - including vegan options. The breakfast/brunch menu looks fantastic too so I’ll definitely be going back to give that...

I've visited the cafe three times now and I'm more impressed by each visit. The menu is clean and simple, boasting some fantastic small bites and lunch treats. (yet to try their burgers or Sunday lunch). The staff are welcoming and are happy to direct...

Great Brekkie with well sourced local products cooked to perfection. Can’t recommend enough. Brought to you by the former Gang who ran the Prince it really is a cut above other local options.

This is a lovely restaurant cafe bar newly opened by the fabulous team working there. The staff are immensely friendly and all the meals we've eaten there as yet have been brilliant, breakfast and brunch. We're yet to try an evening meal but really looking...