La Trattoria Da Vincenzo in Lincoln

Located in a house, this cosy restaurant offers delightful food served with obvious and deserved pride. The meal was unhurried and delicious. We opted to forgo starters to have a dessert. Though both of us wish we had tried the courgette carpaccio. We each had a pasta dish. Both were excellent. My wife, who has a small appetite, ate almost everything on the plate. A rare event and high praise. I had the sausages and beef with pasta. Sadly, I had only 1 sausage, but a lot of beef. The sausage brought the dish alive and made it truly excellent. I had eaten almost half the dish before discovering the sausage. In view of the lack of sausage and the description of sausages in the plural, this was disappointing. I made a comment to both waiters with no response. Hence not given a 5 review. For desert we had a torta which was a beautifully light and delicious sponge. Well worth visiting.

Absolutely delicious and very authentic food. We went two nights on the trot. Lovely service. It’s a must if visiting Lincoln but you’ll need to book as it’s very popular, and rightly so.

Lovely homely restaurant. They had run out of fillet steak. The food we had was nicely cooked and tasty. Great service from the waiter.

Friendly family atmosphere. Great food, you must ring and book, much better than the high street chains and great value.

What can I say. The service was very good, food was delicious. Everything was hot when served and lovely atmosphere. Looking forward to returning soon.

Amazing little place! I couldn’t believe how cozy this restaurant is! The restaurant is a house on a side street and does the best Italian food I’ve ever tasted. One of our friends is an Italian and she was over the moon at the authentic food. The service and food were incredible. Highly recommended. We will definitely return here when I’m crazing good Italian food!!

Can’t recommend this place highly enough. Delicious food extremely well prepared with low key excellent service. The pizza base was truly melt in the mouth.

I have been to this restaurant many times and never had a bad experience. Very welcoming and excellent food at a very reasonable price too

This is a reasonable Italian in a terraced house very close to the city centre. We would recommend booking as it gets busy. The staff and food are authentic Italian but the menu is a little limited. The food was ok and quick. The pizza was fine but we have had better and the pasta was pleasant. Nice house red reasonably priced and the tiramisu was excellent

We have previously enjoyed this restaurant very much. Whilst the food was up to standard the lady who served us was very unfriendly.

This is a wonderful restaurant you can keep your chains. The food was fabulous n tasty, we were well looked after, staff were there but not intrusive. We went here last year when we had a night in Lincoln, so didn't hesitate to go back. You must book n well in advance that's how good it is. Its a small restaurant but nobody is sat on your knees. The bill was not as big as you would expect for a small restaurant Thank you for looking after us. We will be back when we are in Lincoln again

I would highly recommend this restaurant. Cosy atmosphere couldn't help us enough at my partners 50th meal on Saturday, beautiful food and beautiful helpful people

This place shows exactly why you shouldnt go to the chain restaurants around the corner on the waterfront. The experience is soooo different, and soooo much better. Authentic Italian food, served in a beautiful atmosphere. They seated my wife and I with 30 minutes notice early on a Saturday night. If I can nitpick a little, the staff were a little cold and the beer I chose ("English Ale" it said on the menu turned out to be a 500ml bottle of Black Sheep at GBP5, was not cold, but otherwise the whole experience was delightful. Outstanding food quality, price and portion size. My wife and I have visited Italy many times and this was as close as we have come to that experience in Britain. So happy we went here instead of those dreadful chain Italians on the waterfront, definitely going again.

Great food and fantastic service

Lovely little find. Food was great, had the soup for starters which was very tasty. Pasta was lovely. Very good service. Would recommend

Charming trattoria, chose an opportune time as managed to squeeze me in without a reservation. Went with the orecchiette and it reminded me of my time in Puglia. Definitely one to go back to and try a few more dishes.

What a great find. Tiny, homely, lovely food. House red wine was delicious!

What a great find! Absolutely loved the quaint place - it’s like eating in someone’s front room. The food was amazing - full of flavour! There’s many dishes to choose from, making it a requirement to go back just to try something different. The staff were friendly and willing to stop and have a chat. A wonderful experience and meal. Definitely be back, when next in Lincoln.

The staff were really friendly. The place had an authentic atmosphere. The food was really, really good - cooked to perfection and wonderfully tasty.

A very highly rated restaurant that we visited with four adults and four children for a leaving mail. I’ve never been here before and it is in a hidden small terrorist house where you are literally sat in. What should be the front room. To say that your seating area is limited would be an understatement. I was sat with my knees pressed firmly against the table of the back of my chair firmly against the wall.the food is cooked fresh to order so there is a weight which the children weren’t particularly impressed with as there was no colouring or anything for them to do whilst waiting. Between us, all, there were a couple of margarita pizzas, a couple of garlic bread with cheese for the children, and then a seafood pasta dish, a calzone and all the food was very tasty. This is a very nice restaurant, somewhat quirky, and certainly not inexpensive but at least worth one visit.

Outstanding! The food was amazing, with wonderful service and atmosphere. It feels as if you are being cooked for in your own home with a private chef! Can not wait to return.

Fabulous food. My favourite Italian in Lincoln. Lovely atmosphere, cosy, always a great time whether for lunch or evening meal. When the weather is warm there's a lovely courtyard out the back. Hidden treasure.

Authentic Italian food, great value for money. Definitely one of the best Italians I’ve had for a while!! Went for a birthday and I had never been before and the pizza and pasta were so fresh and tasty!!

Dinner; yes I was the 'early solo'. The 'pollo alla crema' with a glass of the house white was good then came the difficult choice, the dessert. Decisions, decisions, decisions. 🤔 I had the pannacotta, a single espresso & a small grappa. I went to a happy place.

Ate here twice and enjoyed every mouthful. We each had a different chicken meal the first time then a different pasta meal the following evening and they were well cooked, very tasty and served on heated plates. On our first visit we were served by a lady and the second by a gentleman who were both friendly, helpful and attentive. Even the chef popped his head around the door. The restaurant itself was a surprise, on a side street in the 2 ground floor reception rooms in a Victorian terraced house but it worked. I'd recommend booking because it isn't very large and they don't seem to worry about diners taking their time to enjoy the food

Having eaten here before and enjoying it, we decided to give it another go. The place itself is lovely and cosy but the experience less so. The starters were nice but the main courses disappointing. My chicken was fairly tasteless and the other main courses...

Food was horrendous. Some of it cold too. Tomato sauce on my ragu was absolutely flavourless. Tasted like it was poured out of the cheapest passata tin straight onto the plate without any seasoning. Meat in the dish wasn't great either. Hard and didn't taste too fresh. None of us were happy with our food. Service was okay-ish. Ultimately wouldn't recommend. This definitely isn't Italian food

Cosy little place. Atmosphere pleasant without being great. Food very nicely cooked with a slightly different flavour. Portions not huge but enough.

Great food, great atmosphere and great service cannot fit this restaurant

Three of us ate at lunchtime, having pre booked. We sat cosy by a fireplace & ordered a mix of first & second courses from the lunch menu, followed by desert & coffee. We all enjoyed our dishes, I especially enjoyed the Wild Boar Ragu,...

Excellent service and food as always. Great to support local businesses.

Absolute gem of a place 👍🏻 Worth a visit to experience pure fantastic food and a great atmosphere 🫶🏻

Excellent birthday meal with my partner after prebooking. The setting is in an old lovely converted victorian house, the staff were so welcoming and friendly always with a smile. The whole evening was relaxed and staff were attentive throughout. I'd mentioned whilst booking the table...

The restaurant is a little like sitting in Vincenzo's front room. Given the location, this is understandable, and you shouldn't let it distract you from the quality of the food. We've been here several times, and the food is always really tasty, hot and well presented. We will keep using this restaurant

Very pleasant, delicious food. Definitely recommend.

Great little Italian with fantastic food. Six of us dined after pre booking & all enjoyed different dishes. The owners were very welcoming & always on hand to ask if you needed anything. Very warm & friendly atmosphere with a good vibe. Will definitely book...

Easy to book on the phone, lovely meal!

Not sure why people not happy with the service, been last night for a meal with my family table of 4 We all had mix starters absolutely fantastic For a main I had the special lamb ( delicious) My wife had the special halibut She...

Food was nice and setting very cosy in a traditional terraced house. We went for the 2 course lunch which is very reasonably priced. Unfortunately we weren’t made to feel welcome and staff member was surly and unsmiling.

Absolutely superb. A very small intimate and authentic Italian restaurant with an excellent choice of food and wine. Service was great, very attentive without being over the top. Ambience was spot on and outstanding value for money. If you're looking for a faux Italian Zizi,...

The service was awful. Very abrupt member of staff who clearly didn’t want us to be there. He got annoyed that we wanted to split the bill and threw his calculator down as we didn’t want to do it his way. They didn’t want to...

The food here was amazing. Everything was well prepared and very tasty. The prices were also very reasonable. The service however was a little unfriendly. We had booked a table for 1pm and were asked at 2. 10pm if we could choose our desserts or...

We loved this restaurant. Six of us, and we agreed that this was Italian food as it would be in Italy. Not expensive, and excellent service. Highly recommended.

Italian themed authentic good food and atmosphere thoroughly recommend it to anyone wanting these things.

Our first visit here , excellent meal in cosy and welcoming surroundings. Menu was well chosen, food full of flavour and well presented. We are hoping to return at a future date

Superb food and wine. Fantastic restaurant and fantastic service. Really loved the meal we had.

As the restaurant is fitted in a terrace house it has a somewhat homely feel, the service was great and food delicious, particularly the tomato garlic bread. Prices were about what you'd expect.

We had a very pleasant meal her two evenings ago. Proper Italian food — not anglicised, as so often. Delicious flavours, excellent service and quirky atmosphere. Just right.

The food was excellent but the waitress was not friendly at all. She made us feel uncomfortable, to be honest. It was an intimate setting but because of her attitude spoilt the evening for us.

Great service, excellent food and wine, all round a lovely small boutique restaurant at a reasonable price

Lovey restaurant, we were a group of 6 ladies, we all enjoyed our meals and would not hesitate to come back again, Waiting staff were very friendly and the chef said good bye as we left! Don't be fool by the outside of the restaurant...

Excellent tasty lunch. In a pleasant environment with good service.

You feel like you are entering an italians front room, and this is what makes the experience special. They are all very friendly and the food is lovely. If you want an authentic Italian - rather than a chain - then this is the place to go. It is reccomended to book!

Never again....tables are to close together, food terrible, microwave fish,calzone was the worst I have had. Service to table was a non starter.

It’s like sitting in someone’s kitchen, but where else can you get that ? Authentic and original. Mario creates his magic just feet away. Let the food do the talking. Bellissimo!!

What a fabulous place to eat. The choice and quality of food is amazing.. Cooked in the kitchen by Mario what a great meal. The waiting staff were so friendly and professional. Is is so sad we live so far away or we would be...

What a wonderful place. The food was fabulous and service was impeccable. The staff were very friendly and accomadating and the food was oustanding. A must if your in Lincoln.

Wow! Simply devine. I had bruschetta starter which was amazing and the wild boar ragu also amazing! My partner had the fillet steak and red wine sauce with her starter the prosciutto wrapped around mozzarella! Drinks are a little expensive at £5 for a bottle of lager but food is very reasonably priced. 100% will be back again!

A good little restaurant. The food looked and tasted very authentic, and the service had the right balance between being attentive but at the same time giving you time to make your choices and enjoy the dishes. I will definitely come back.

We had a splendid meal, excellent good and wine. Not cheap but worth it, especially for a celebration or special occasion.

Great food and service. Really tasty.

Went here for a friend's birthday party. The food was excellent, the service was fantastic. Toilets were easily accessible and clean. We will definitely be visiting here again.

Staff could have been a little friendlier!

La Trattoria Da Vincenzo is superb. A real Italian restaurant serving great food

Really nice food, nice relaxed atmosphere.

Lovely family run business. One of the best Italian meals I’ve had. The wait was a little longer than our booked time due to it being very busy, however the staff were very friendly and apologetic. Will definitely be coming back again!

A very nice little restaurant. We were made to feel very welcome by the owner. The food was excellent. We had two pasta dishes and dessert all very well cooked and tasty.

We had an exceptional traditional Italian meal for lunch. The mains and desserts that we had on the lunch deal were incredible. The staff were very accommodating with our infant which is always appreciated. We'll definitely be returning.

Lovely place, staff and experience. From the outside you could easily walk past, but it's certainly worth going inside. We sat outside on their hidden garden terrace, but inside is great too if you make a booking, we hadn't, but they managed to accommodate us outside. The food was delicious and well presented. Sadly we ate our mains too quickly for a photo, but managed to remember to snap the desserts. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable and polite especially the younger more energetic members. The manager knew what he was doing and served us quickly and professionally. A great experience all round.

Small, cosy atmosphere with friendly staff and amazingly tasty food. We'll be back for sure

Best restaurant I've been to for a long time. Beautiful restaurant, just like a home

Restaurant is a house in a row of houses, fabulous food and great service and atmosphere, well worth a visit.

Great food and service would highly recommend

As always this restaurant delivers fabulous food in spade fulls. Staff are always attentive and professional. Such a lovely place.

Having been to this restaurant several times before the pandemic, it was nice to go back last night.I love the quirkiness of the restaurant but I can understand it not being for everyone. The food for me has always been fantastic, I’d go as far as saying the fillet steak is the best I’ve ever had.

The best pasta meal my boyfriend and I have ever tried. The service is always brilliant.

Great little Italian. Garlic prawn starter and perfectly cooked steak. Staff lovely

Booked table at 8m ,after we arrived for lunch , we have been told there is no space ,left on hevy rain with two llittle children 2 and 4 .

An absolute gem of a restaurant, hidden away in an unusual location. Mario the chef cooked some first rate enjoyable food. We had the lunch tapas, which was so good we had two extra dishes. Without doubt, we will be returning.

A really TOP TOP Italian Restaurant. The food and service was excellent. It's taken 10 years to get here, after driving past numerous times, but we'll be back much sooner! Bella, Bella

Authentic Italian food and experience - the food was amazing, loved it

Two Italian restaurants opposite each other in the same street. Last week I visited La Bottega Delitalia, today La Trattoria Da Vincenzo. Greeted at the door by a woman who barked at me 'we close at two'. Inside tiny rooms. In the winter maybe would describe as cosy, in the summer dark and gloomy. I decided to sit in the garden out the back. I was directed to a table for two. I ignored the direction, sat at a table for four under the shade of the grapevine. A jug of ice cold water brought to the table. I doubt would have been brought had I not asked. Soup a mistake. Bean and mushroom. Too much for lunch. My mistake. It was not very good. Far better bean or chickpea soup in Athens. Soup could have done with a chunk of bread. Polla alla crema was not good. Served with chips. It would have been better served with local new potatoes. I was tempted by lasagne. I decided on polla alla crema because a similar dish one of my favourite dishes in an Italian restaurant in Aldershot. The dish in Aldershot far better, and served with a side salad. Asked did I wish for a dessert? No. A very long wait for the bill, another long wait to pay. A man came outside, owner or chef or maybe both, sat smoking. Then, 'I don't want to be rude, we are closed'. I would have happily left long ago had I not been waiting for the bill and to pay. Not busy. Around half a dozen people sat outside. The staff were not friendly. Service and food poor. Quite a large choice for lunch, even larger for evening, this is never a good sign. Impressive vine in the back garden, laden with grapes, wine grapes not dessert grapes. Lunch closes at two. Even for Lincoln, this is ridiculous.

Nice little spot for Italian. Rustic and secluded area for some quality pasta!

Nice evening in a local environment. The menu was fine. The food good. Service was a bit lacking - slow and expected to be family style.

Fantastic food, definitely will be back soon! Great service and the meal was truly amazing, good value also. Would give it more stars if I could truly

Great meal last night. Attentive and speedy service (and the restaurant was bustling at 5.30pm), very tasty menu items (especially the wild boar ragu pasta, and pistachio tart), which, along with the house wines, were reasonably priced. We'd certainly come back again.

Have been here a number of times now and love it.

Came here recently with friends and had the best time. The food was so so delicious. The service was incredible and they were friendly, making us feel so welcome as if we were visiting a family friend. They have an adorable courtyard where you can dine out and it is so cozy. I’m definitely bringing everyone I know here. The pistachio tart is a MUST!

Lovely food with rolling menu specials, affordably priced and easily fully booked based on experience. Good recommendation for mains from staff and I preferred that she spared me from the unnecessary chit-chat. I already assumed they don't accept walk-in customers as per previous experience but I just decided to walk in and the restaurant was completely empty so absolutely all to myself for lunch for an hour at least.

Absolutely AMAZING! We came as a family for my boyfriends birthday (it was the first time for him and myself). I couldn’t recommend La Trattoria more - the customer service was 10/10 and the food was sensational - would recommend the tomato garlic bread as a starter - by far the best thing I have ever eaten from any restaurant!!!! Couldn’t recommend more to anyone - perfect for any occasion. I also loved that the chef came out to bring out food and give us information about desert (the chocolate cheesecake is delicious!!!)

Excellent small family ran restaurant. The food is always fresh and the chef is always happy to cook your choice of dish to suit individual preferences. A specials board changes regularly and the service is excellent! The last time I visited I totally lost track of the time, so was rather embarrassed to notice we were the last diners in. The staff, all of them were waiting patiently in the kitchen area. There was no rush and I cannot recommend this restaurant enough, after ten or twelve visits. I look forward to my next date at La Trattoria Da Vincenzo, and so will you.

Very friendly service and nice traditional Italian menu

My family are from Puglia and eating here really minded me of my eating experiences whilst visiting Italy. There were three in our party and we all found every dish to be bursting with flavours . Great staff and I will definitely be back very soon!

Exceptional meal . All the food we had was delicious. Tomato garlic bread is a must . All the sauces in the dishes were so tasty . Will definitely be back . Although it’s quite small inside , there’s a really nice atmosphere. Staff were all really friendly and nothing too much trouble . Can’t wait for our next visit .

Great food, so tasty. Unfortunately we were sat in a draft and the evening was a lot cooler. The desertmenu was heavenly!

Superb. Delicious food in a pleasant environment with friendly welcome and service. Highly recommend. We had the large antipasti followed by seafood linguini on menu and special variation. House wine was great.

Just wow. This little place is just perfect. I’ve been living in lincoln for a few years now and only just discovered Vincenzo’s. The food is absolutely amazing, best Italian experience I’ve had in the UK!

Awesome meal, very attentive staff, will definitely be back 😊

Lovely family restaurant with delicious home cooked food. My starter & main course were delightful. We will definitely be back again

Fantastic restaurant,great food best Italian I have tasted,atmosphere lovely,nothing negative to say of our visit,will definitely be returning.