Lantern in Kingston upon Hull, City of

I cannot believe I have waited until now to try this restaurant. Chose the sirloin with pepper sauce,the steak was huge and cooked to perfection,the pepper sauce was the best I’ve ever had. Sides Of onion rings and French fries. The batter on the onion rings was light and crispy. From walking through the door to leaving,the service was first class,yet we was welcomed like family. Already looking at dates to book another visit. Definitely the best restaurant in hull.

After a number of recommendations we finally managed to get booked in and had a meal at the Lantern this evening. We loved everything about the evening, the atmosphere, service and food were all A*. We have already booked to return when they reopen after their summer break. Thanks for a lovely evening.

We have been a few times but not for a while. The staff are friendly and the service great. On arrival we sat down for lovely Moretti and was given the menu which has a great choice of meat and fish. The starters were really good (pate, prawns and scampi) and so was the accompanying wine. The mains though are the best a HUGE porterhouse steak for I think £22.95 is insanely cheap. The side dishes of rice, cauliflower cheese, mushrooms and onion rings were great. The steak was SUPERB. So underrated it’s unreal. Yes it’s a bit dated but also a bit different. Must try if you live here or are visiting and like great food and service. 10/10

Best resturant in Hull! Amazing food, friendly host and amazing atmosphere!

Got Engaged here in 1973, been back a few times as it’s such a brilliant restaurant! We went again on our 50th Wedding Anniversary 25th May 2024, such a super evening, great food and staff too. Still in the same family all these years later. It’s still Wonderful!! Thank you Lantern for the good times & the memories too, Alan & Janet Cooper

Had been so looking forward to this resturant & the raved about Garlic Musrooms.....sadly they were the worst I have ever encountered, totally overwhelmed by Worchester sauce (i think, well thats what it tasted like) as was the Tornados Rossi sauce?.... not nice at all, shame as most of the meal was cooked well but ruined.... can only think chefs hand slipped? But wouldnt she taste either sauce? If so......why serve it? The mushrooms & steaks themslves were cooked well as was the red snapper, asaragus & onion rings so this chef can cook. My meal was totally Ruined, the night spoiled. I raised this with the waitress & she said she'd taken the Tornados off the the bill but on checking later it appears not - the bill was £120 for 2 of us this included a bottle of wine (nice) but unacceptable as to add injury to insult, I suffered the rest of the evening/night with indigestion & abdominal upset. In reply to the owner: Thank you for your responce, however at no stage did I suggest you alter a long held recipe? I certainly do not believe this was as the sauce would normally taste as if other customers had the unpleasant experiance of both the dishes (being over whelming worcstershire sauce....vinigary) then i shouldn't think you would have any good reviews. .....perhaps it had gone off? If you re-read the review I stated 'can only think chefs hand slipped' my review was fair giving credit where it was due, Regardless the meal was mared due to the awfull sauce, I was looking forward to Rossini not garlic steak. Do appreciate you informing me it wasnt a one off, that's how you mean do it.....Really?? We will try Cognac next time : )

We used to eat here all the time for the best steak anywhere. our party of six arrived on time for drinks at the bar and to select our meals. our order was quickly taken and we were shown to a table , the table was far to small for 6 people I had to sit with my leg outside the table with a table leg in front of me. The waitress actually stood on my foot when she came to the table. The table behind us for six was empty and yet a lot bigger, this would have been better. Our meal arrived, the service was good but the steaks were tough and chewy, not cooked as we asked for yet served rare not medium well, not good at all, not like it used to be, the food was average, but expensive, certainly would not go back here again.

Visited with my partner and his mum who had been to the Lantern 38 years ago. What a hidden surprise this place is; great food, brilliant service and lovely atmosphere. Will definitely be visiting again.

What a lovely little place this is. It was like stepping back in time or going to a little taverna in Greece. Very old style, proper family run restaurant with fantastic customer service. On arrival we were greeted and asked if we'd like our coats hanging up. We ordered our drinks and were seated in a comfortable sofa in the bar where we looked through the menu and ordered our food. My husband opted for the fillet steak, chips and onion rings, garlic sauce and I ordered the fillet steak strogganoff with rice. We were then seated at our table. The food was absolutely perfect, the steak was cooked exactly to my husbands liking, the garlic sauce was delicious. My strogganoff was the best I've had in a long time. The staff were very attentive and we felt very at home here. We will definitely be returning, and recommend this lovely little place.

We was there last night, at a party. Perfect evening. Perfect food. X

Great service and delicious food.

We visited the Lantern restaurant on a Saturday night a couple of weeks ago and had a fantastic meal and wonderful experience. We loved the original decor the Lantern boasts and we found out that it has been in the same family for nearly 60 years! The way in which guests are welcomed and the pride and care taken in the food served, you can really tell it's a family-run establishment. For our meal, we opted to start with the calamari and garlic mushrooms. Both of these were delicious, but we loved the mushrooms so much we had to order another portion! We then had a Porterhouse steak each, which were cooked to perfection. Alongside these we ordered the fries, onion rings and pepper sauce, which for us, were the ideal accompaniments. After these first two courses we were too full to try any of the desserts, but we imagine the options are just as tasty as everything else on the menu. Despite it being a very busy night, we couldn't fault the service we received. The servers were very attentive and ensured we were well looked after all evening - they really made us feel at home. We can't recommend the Lantern enough. Everyone should experience this hidden gem at least once. We'll certainly be back when we're next in the area!

Charming dinner spot in the city centre that we heard had a great, long-term reputation. We weren't disappointed. Myself and my wife were recently on holiday in South Africa and had some fantastic steak out there, but the porterhouse at The Lantern was right up there with the best we tasted in SA. Seriously. The portions are huge, you won't go hungry. Everything was fresh, tasty and the mushroom sauce was incredible – my wife was practically drinking it! The staff were extremely friendly and knew when to approach the table and when to give you space – always a bugbear of mine when they can't get this right. A really lovely place, with a good ambiance. A mix of couples and larger parties. We'll be back.

Delicious food and very reasonably priced given the quality of it. The service is second to none - super attentive but very friendly and warm. It's too easy to walk past and barely notice the restaurant is there given it's location above the shops on Whitefriargate but you're missing out if you don't give it a try. The steaks are delicious and there's some lovely fish options.

Love this place. Last minute decision to get a table due to offspring sleeping out. Usual exemplary service and the best steak in town. Always our first thought when deciding where to eat out.

Definitely recommend. Very generous meal and the steak was cooked perfectly. So nice to eat somewhere that isn’t a chain and has a bit of personality. Great service and hospitality.

Had a great meal steak was done to perfection and the brandy coffee was lovely a very traditional Restaurent with table cloths and silver service just like it use to be such a lovely little gem of a place thank you for such a lovely experience Hilary & John xx

The Lantern by Pappa Florou is truly a hidden gem, I’m not one to write reviews but I enjoyed my visit so much I wanted to share my experience. From the moment I walked in, I was welcomed by an intimate and cozy ambiance that set the stage for a memorable evening. The menu is a testament to the chef's culinary skills, I choose the pate for starters and steak for the main course, both were exceptional. My husband is a vegan and he was as impressed with his food just as much as I was with mine. Equally impressive was the service. The staff went above and beyond to ensure a seamless and enjoyable dining experience. Their attentiveness and genuine friendliness added a personal touch that made me feel like I’d been visiting the restaurant for years. In a city filled with dining options, The Lantern by Pappa Florou stands out as a true hidden gem. If you appreciate great food paired with outstanding service, do yourself a favour and give this place a try.

We went on recommendation, the food was absolutely incredible! Garlic mushrooms were insanely delicious - these are a must!! Cannot wait to go back already!

fabulous food, great menu, great atmosphere being nice and quiet, absolutely lovely staff - best dining experience ive had :)

AWESOME would describe this eating experience. The food is very very good and the steak’s were fantastic. I prefer my steak blue rare, I cannot or would not dare to ask for even a rare steak at most so called steak restaurants. That is not the case at Lantern, It takes someone who knows how to cook steaks to get it right. Lantern is just that place. A great evening out, made all the more special by Nikki, Maria and the staff. Thank you.

Had a cracking night again. After a couple of pints in Hulls old town and not eating much all day I was so looking forward to my porterhouse steak and chips and it didn't disappoint, beautifully cooked tasty and massive.Maria (chef) Nikki (front) joined by the smiling Antonio all on top form made it such a great night.This place really is a gem and judging by how many customers they had in more people are getting to know.

First time iv been hear and outstanding service I can honestly say the food was also outstanding it little bit pricey but worth what we paid can Highley recommend this place

Once again fabulous steaks at the Lantern.After not having visited for a couple of months I prepared myself during the day by not eating very much,what a good decision.Not only is the food lovely the portions are what you want,you definitely don't leave the Lantern hungry.What always amazes me is the value for money here you can be served the best porterhouse or fillet steaks huge Halibut or salmon pieces and it's probably cheaper then most so called gastro pubs.Keep doing what your doing girls your parents would be very proud.

I had not been to the Lantern for a while, but was very pleased I decided to pay a visit again. Accompanied by my wife and two friends we were given a warm welcome and the friendly service was spot on throughout the evening. All of the meals for the table were delicious. The quality of the steaks and fish was excellent, full of flavour, cooked to perfection. We will certainly be going back again.

AWFUL customer service ruined our lovely meal. Been told that all customers must order a MAIN MEAL due to alcohol license is a complete load of bull.. where did you pull that one from? 😂 we was really looking forward to sharing a main and ordering all of the sides as we was told how nice all of the sides were. We had to change our order, felt rushed and uncomfortable and then when order came out we was pretty disappointed as didn’t order what we originally wanted. We then heard the RUDE lady (not sure if this is the owner?) slating us whilst we sat around 3 metres away just for asking if we could order another side… completely unprofessional! The vibe I get from this restaurant is if you’re not a regular, you are not welcome! Maybe explain to new customers how your system works as for first timers it is very unusual and confusing… Food was really really nice but definitely would not recommend or return due to rude lady. Think you need to take a lesson on customer service…

Simply a must visit place in Hull... I have never experienced a place with this high consistancy. Ever single time the meal is 5 star! Great service, Nice owners and food to die for... Whats not to like.

As a Hull girl, I'm embarrassed to say that I knew not of this hidden gem. What a divine meal in an amazing place. Please go...you'll not be disappointed.

Never disappoints. I had a friend come and visit from York and I wanted to show him some Of Hulls history. We both ordered the steak, which was cooked to perfection. I love visiting the lantern as it reminds me of the great times I spent here as a child. Considering the age of some of the decor, the restaurant is immaculate and the service as always was first class.

What a hidden gem of a place this is!!! Located down a small alley and then up a few stairs. Into a lovely restaurant with a warm and very friendly atmosphere. Immediately welcomed by the staff who explained that they were very busy if we didn't mind waiting, we didn't and the wait was worth while! Our food was fantastic!!!! We both had steaks that were cooked to perfection. We had various sides, a large Greek salad, French fries, boiled potatoes and cauliflower cheese to accompany our meal. All bursting with flavour and plenty for the 2 of us. Dessert was equally as good, a Bailey's trifle and the Greek pastries, beautiful end to a great meal. Great value for money and will definitely be going back when we are here again.

What a hidden gem of a place this is!!! Located down a small alley and then up a few stairs. Into a lovely restaurant with a warm and very friendly atmosphere. Immediately welcomed by the staff who explained that they were very busy if we didn't mind waiting, we didn't and the wait was worth while! Our food was fantastic!!!! We both had steaks that were cooked to perfection. We had various sides, a large Greek salad, French fries, boiled potatoes and cauliflower cheese to accompany our meal. All bursting with flavour and plenty for the 2 of us. Dessert was equally as good, a Bailey's trifle and the Greek pastries, beautiful end to a great meal. Great value for money and will definitely be going back when we are here again

Nikkie and staff made my birthday night very special and the food was excellent as always thanks guys

Have wanting to vist this restaurant for a long while we got our opportunity on a Saturday night 18/02/2023. Myself and my Wife called in on the off chance of getting a table although the wife wasn’t that hungry. We were told they could fit us in and were seated in the lounge, ordered a drink and was given a menu. Waitress come to take our order of hummas and pita for myself and prawn cocktail for my wife as starters, main for me was fillet steak stroganoff but my wife decided she didn’t really want a main, this was a problem for the waitress who told us we couldn’t have the table if we didn’t order 2 main courses??????????? We couldn’t believe what she was saying. I asked for the reason for this and she was not interested and shrugged her shoulders and carried on with her work. I immediately asked for bill for our drinks and left after giving her a piece of my mind. What if I had been a single person on my own, would I have had to order two mains so I could have a table. I’m so disappointed that I was not able to eat here and CERTAINLY won’t be going to give it a go ever again and hope no one else does.

Despite the restaurant being quiet with lots of empty tables, we were sat on a large couch near the bar until our food was ready, and then we were led to our table. Just made it a little awkward to have a private conversation as other people were also sat on that same couch. The food was fine, but nothing spectacular that would make me want to go again. The sides could have done with seasoning as they were very bland.

The steak is amazing, the service is fabulous (proper silver service) and Nikki is a wonderful hostess! The décor is retro but clean and very serviceable. You walk down this little passage way in between two shops in Hull city centre and up some stairs, you'll probably think you can't possibly be in the right place but when you get to the top you'll be greeted by friendly staff and the sight of enormous, melt in the mouth steaks cooking in the kitchen. If you like good steak and big portions then definitely give it a go!

Down one of Hulls oldest shopping streets the Whitefriargate, exists one of Hull's oldest restaurant,half way down and on the left hand side if you are heading into the old market area,look up and there is a blue sign with the Lantern.Enter the covered alleyway and turn right up the stairs you will discover Hulls best restaurant. Having had many good meals here over the years and being of the age to have eaten in many fine places around the world I feel it is now the time to share the Lantern with others. Eighteen gents arrived at 5pm (opened early for us) already slightly intoxicated after meeting for a few beers we are warmly welcomed and sat in the bar for pre drinks.Our starters are ready we are ushered to the table and served by Nikki and the young waiter Prawn cocktails with the tastiest cold water prawns,garlic crevettes,garlic mushrooms all so tasty and well portioned.Nothing is rushed and you are not left wondering when your mains will arrive,most ordered the steaks Porterhouse, Rump,Fillet all flame grilled to everybody's specific liking.The fish selected by most was Halibut which was also perfectly cooked, all veg was served onto the table peas ,broccoli,onion rings,cauliflower cheese,Greek salads help yourself and the famous French fries are served to you off huge silver platters.All this by only 3 excellent ladies,my admiration that only one chef Maria is able to cook all this so well. We didn't do dessert but had wonderful Irish coffee to finish. The girls have taken over the mantel from their legendary father Andreas and they are doing him proud.

This was our first visit to the lantern, after hearing great things we decided to book for a special family birthday. The steaks that were the correct cut and temperature were excellent, however several were incorrect in either cut or temperature and when mentioned, the manager was very confrontational so we had a swap about on the table as we didn’t want to spoil the evening. The sides, at at least £2.95 a pop were average at best. I have heard nothing but good things about the service here but unfortunately this was not our experience on the night, the young server was very lovely and polite but unfortunately our complaint about incorrect steak cuts and/or temperatures was handled very poorly by the manager and as such I highly doubt that we will be back as uncalled for rudeness is unacceptable

Didn't think it was good value for the money. Pre-ordered the meals and still got it all wrong.

There's restaurant and restaurants and then there is Lantern where customers and food come 1st. It's delight to visit this Restaurant, you feel welcome and stunning well cooked food waiting to arrive on your table. Legacy well accomplished!!!

VERY WELCOMING, My family absolutely adore the food and so as I . Thank you for all the kindness, we will be back. 😊

Ordered steak for 2 and wasn't disappointed, cooked to perfection. Staff were excellent and nothing was too much trouble. It is a classic restaurant with a classic menu.

Fantastic, throughly recommended. I work away from home a lot and always eat out when away, I try to find well reviewed independent restaurants, this did not disappoint. I visited during Friday lunchtime opening as I work evenings, sadly I was the only customer. The...

The only true steak restaurant in Hull. Silver service at table, excellent food and customer service.

Great food Attentive staff Good atmosphere

A fabulous old school dining experience which you just don't find in Hull these days. A really warm welcome, we were seated in the comfortable bar area for drinks whilst we perused the menu, we gave our order and then after a short period of time we were shown to our table. My two sons had sirloin steak each that were cooked to perfection, I had a fantastic porterhouse steak that was packed full of flavour and my parents both had sea bass. The vegetables do not come with the meal, but this means you can choose what you want, and with the meal being silver served, you decide on your portions. Our table ordered three desserts as two of our party were full. A rather nice end to a great meal. I used the gents bathroom as I believe if a restaurants toilets are clean, everywhere else will be clean and my theory holds true. The toilets were clean, hygienic and smelled fresh. There was a plentiful stock of hand soap and hand towels. This little restaurant is a gem of a find, and it can be quite easily overlooked when walking down Whitefriargate. This restaurant has been going for a good 60 years and so I would hope people go and support this local business so they can look forward to another 60 years in Hull

Had a meal here Saturday early evening. We haven’t been in a while well before lockdown. We both enjoyed our meals prawn cocktail to start, moussaka for me steak for hubby both really nice hubby said his steak was cooked to perfection. Good old fashion...

What a beautiful spot ! Loved the family feel it’s got such character , and the sever made us feel right at home Topped off with some excellent steaks

This restaurant is run bye Nikki and Maria (sisters) and it never fails. Such a warm feeling once you walk in, and lovely greeting from Nikki on front of house/ bar part owner. We placed our order and our food is freshly cooked, by the...

We were invited out for a meal here with friends last Saturday night. I’d vaguely heard of this restaurant but I’ve no idea why I haven’t been sooner. What a hidden gem. Both food, atmosphere and service were excellent. The steaks were fab. Yes it’s...

My father left behind a load of classic cook books when he died - proper Cordon Bleu things. Beautiful sixties and seventies editions full of classic cooking. To my shame I never tried any of the recipes. Now I have an idea of the treasures...

Love this place. Great food, wine, service and a very relaxed atmosphere un pressured .

Had our 1st meal here last night,from start to finish what an amazing place this us!,I ordered halibut my hubby ordered fillet steak,side's of pots cauliflower cheese n broccoli,1 word to describe? Wow the quality and quantity were second to none,and the owner Nicki couldn't...

We had garlic mushrooms to start and grilled sirloin steak & fries and scampi provencale & fies plus a Greek salad. The food was excellent (the garlic mushrooms to die for!) and the customer service was impeccable, very personal and friendly. We would have had a dessert, there is a great selection, but we were too full... I highly recommend this lovely, family run restaurant in Whitefriargate, Hull. If you like great food and friendly service, this is the place to go!!

Amazing food, loved by everyone in the party! Great atmosphere and staff are super attentive which was great! Highly recommend trying if you’ve never been!

The food is to die for! The service is of the highest order, real people no standing on ceremony and the restaurant has a magical ambiance!

I often ask myself why do we go back somewhere with expectations? Our first visit here was years ago and the food was extraordinary. But sadly not so good this time. The service was great, we were shown to the little waiting area and offered...

Best moussaka ever, with delicious chips, feta salad and wine - can’t wait to go back! Service always so friendly and nothing is too much trouble.

Revisited my favourite restaurant taking a friend there as a birthday treat. Had the smoked salmon for starters followed by a steak Diane, a huge rump steak lastly a superb pepper steak which my knife just glided through. The priced menu and opening times are...

Nightmare experience. Uncaring staff, £2.80 for half a lime and soda. Zero vegetarian options, apparently the kitchen "has no eggs". Upwards of £30 for a steak n chips with veg. Left before it got worse.

Decided to have a trip down memory lane. However we left disappointed. Couldn’t believe they charged £2.80 for a small glass of lime and soda! It was extremely cold and the place was empty. My friend asked if she could have an omelette as she’s...

Service excellent, Beautiful bottle of Amarone reasonably priced. Red mullet starter outstanding. Steaks cooked as requested. Broccoli cheese side delicious. Great experience, jigjly recommend a visit.

Great meal last night. Wonderful to go back to this excellent restaurant. Well done Niki and Maria. We all enjoyed the food steaks , Halibut, Stroganoff,all superb.

Step back in time to wonderful food and great hospitality. The sort of place that does a prawn cocktail (really well) and a steak Diane to die for - tasted amazing. Very knowledgeable for gluten free options, which was reassuring. Wonderful hosts and great cooking....

Great food, well cooked in a lovely friendly restaurant. We will definitely be going again. Good selection of wines too.

What a find! Old school service and 10 out of 10 for the cuisine. Randomly found this restaurant and my...what history it has. The service and food (I had Steak Chasseur) is the vilest in Hull by a mile. True appreciation to the two lovely...

Really sorry but ours wasn’t great at all. We used to like here and the same inside but the food is nowhere near as good. The staff are lovely and whilst the service was very good the time between starter and mains was far too...

You seldom find a traditional steak house like this. Tonight was a pleasant trip down memory lane. The restaurant is as it was 30 years ago and yet is immaculate. The food, in this case steak was second to non and served with pride

Visited with friends on a quite night, but really enjoyed the meal and service. Steaks cooked to perfection, veg too. Silver Service at the table, not seen that in years, lovely blast from the past. No vegetarian option on the menu though, luckily there was...

Excellent place excellent service and excellent quality the staff were brilliant

The Lantern was recommended to me by a local restauranter and we weren't disappointed. Its like stepping back in time here - a proper restaurant. Wonderful, welcoming staff and good honest food. The steak was perfectly cooked and delicious. Excellent and fairly priced wines. We...

Great place to eat ,staff very friendly, food excellent. Definitely recommend 👌

Been visiting the lantern for a couple of years now and never disappoints! The girls are doing their dad proud! Food is fantastic and the quality of steak is amazing.

Hi just had the best grilled halibut steak superb this restaurant must be put on your place to go if you want top quality food

I don’t post many reviews, as so much is average, however what can I say? was like stepping back in time 25 years in regards the service, THAT IS NOT A BAD THING we as a nation have lost track of what service is. The...

Went in on spec after seeing the menu outside, it was like stepping back in time, your are seated in a bar area where you order drinks and your meal, then shown to your table. Starters - I had the pate to start which was...

Stayed in Hull for 2 nights in May just after the locdown restrictions eased, and went to eat here on the first night. Well the food was so fantastic, we went the second night too! The halloumi with the 2 different dips was really lovely,...

First time at this restaurant and we had fantastic dinner, the food was absolutely amazing. The mushrooms and hummous to start with were so tasty. The steak Dianne was spectacular, probably the best we have ever had, and the stroganoff was to die for. The...

So pleased The Lantern restaurant has reopened, subtle changes in the dining area and beautiful new toilet areas since last time we visited. This place is all about the amazing food & service you receive, the best steaks in town and cooked to perfection. The staff are attentive and friendly, Niki and her sister (I’m sorry I can’t remember your name 🙄) are fantastic host & chef, polite, efficient and always on hand to refill a glass. Thank you for a lovely evening & we will be back again soon.

So pleased The Lantern restaurant has reopened, subtle changes in the dining area and beautiful new toilet areas since last time we visited. This place is all about the amazing food & service you receive, the best steaks in town and cooked to perfection. The...

Just left THE LANTERN restaurant as a party of 4 the food was amazing along with the service. decor.the steak and mushrooms was the best I have ever had thankyou to NIKI and MARIA and staff the food and service you provide is 100% xx mike/Julie.

Great to be back open again. Lovely service and great food. Portions great, taste even better. Group had Halibut, Steak Diane, Battered Scampi and enough sides for 8 people not 4! Dont miss out on the cauliflower cheese!

Just left THE LANTERN as a party of 4 the food and service was amazing this is our 10th time at THE LANTERN and each time the food gets better thankyou so much to NIKI and MARIA and staff for a great night. thankyou xx...

Beautiful meal as always before lockdown 2.0, visited for an early birthday meal and the steaks were beautiful and cooked to perfection, the scampi starters were to die for! hospitality at its best with great service too! waiting for notification to book again after lockdown ends

I'm a regular of The Lantern's since I was a teenager, despite having moved away from Hull I still return to the city specifically to dine at The Lantern. The Lantern is more than a restaurant, it's a forever home; the level of care and attention from Maria and Niki is unrivalled, they've continued on Papa Florou's legacy and I'm most proud to see them succeed in embracing/sustaining the quality of everything that has always made The Lantern one of its kind, whilst making amazing changes to modernise the restaurant into its future. The food is beyond exquisite, it's phenomenal, if I lived in Hull still I would easily go several times per week! Maria is an incredible chef, it's most nostalgic and a rare treat to taste Andreas's food through his daughter Maria-I feel so lucky and proud to continue to get to enjoy The Lantern and return to this home as it has successfully relaunched itself and entered a new era. The Lantern is most comfortable and cosy, great atmosphere and a most affectionate and attentive level of care and hospitality. This is a restaurant you'll 100% guaranteed return to. I should mention, every precaution is in place as part of COVID, you'll feel safe and looked after at all times. I can't recommend The Lantern enough!

Superb meal tonight as always great to catch up with niki and Maria highly recommend pepper steak was fantastic Oh and those Garlic Mushrooms mmmmmmmmmmm

We live over 100 miles away from hull and regularly travel back to see family. We always make a point of having dinner at the lantern. It’s a long established family run restaurant, serving freshly prepared food. They do a steak to die for called the porterhouse steak. The wine list not too big and very reasonably priced. For something very different in the centre of hull it’s a real find for anyone that hasn’t heard about it.

Oh my god the peper steak is just marvellous the legacy in that restaurant is huge not just for the family but for city!!!

Went for a fantastic meal at the lantern restaurant - really lovely atmosphere - felt really relax and at ease as the staff were really friendly - we visited as a family of four and all had different starters each one delicious the garlic mushrooms were the best I have ever tried - for mains we all had stake cooked differently for our tastes each one was cooked to perfection - along with chips and tasty cauliflower cheese. - with a few drinks and cheese cake to finish off this was a really fantastic night - can’t wait to go back

Our first meal back since the reopening. The whole place has been freshened up and it really adds to the new feel of the place without losing its original charm. Service once again first class and the food as delicious as always. This place really is Hull’s hidden gem, if you haven’t tried it you really are missing out.

We’ve been coming to Lantern for several years now and every time we have received THE BEST food and service. This place is unique, fun and the food is out of this world !! I cannot recommend enough !! Andreas would be so proud of you Maria and Nikki, the way you have continued to run the place exactly how he would’ve wanted, but with your own twist amazes me!!Thank you again for an exceptional meal and impeccable service !!

I went to Lantern to celebrate my birthday. Party of 6 and we are not easy as I am a coeliac and to say we also have some fussy eaters in our party would be an understatement. Nothing was too much trouble, which is why this restaurant has been going for 56 years, owned by one family. I felt totally confident that my food was gluten free as everything was explained to me fully. The food was cooked to perfection and the service was excellent. Thank you Lantern for making my birthday so special

Well what more can I say, another fantastic night. Food was absolutely spot on, "exactly like Pappa used to make" Maria you have nothing to worry about, all of your dads skill he has left you with. What a great teacher and one very good student. Not forgetting Niki, absolutely top notch table service as always, nothing too much trouble and so professional. Never ever have we come away thinking that we could have gone anywhere better. Thank you again for a wonderful birthday. Xx

Extremely dissatisfied. Prawn cocktail no better than available down your local and the asparagus starter was just six medium sized spears in melted butter served with buttered supermarket sliced brown bread with the crusts cut off. Our mains were steak diane, which was overcooked and casseroled, and pork medallions which was also overcooked and in an astringent sauce that suggested a lot of Worcester Sauce. All vegetables including potatoes were extra. This turned out to be an extremely expensive meal which at a quarter of the price we would still have happily rather not eaten.

Wow fab stroganoff and I’m a connoisseur of them. This isn’t cheap but it a good quality meal in a restaurant setting. Great ambience in a secret location worth hunting out.

Absolutely love this place, my family and I are regulars. I can honestly say every time I go I love it. Don’t take my word for it, definitely give it a try when you can.

Our first visit since it reopened late last year and I have to say the food is still superb. Excellent Stroganoff, Halibut, Greek salad and rice. It won’t be long before we’re back for another visit.

Absolutely fantastic food ! Service is outstanding and feels very welcome . Highly recommended !,, we will be back,, .

Amazing place, amazing food amazing service loved it regardless best restaurant in hull!!! Well done to the owners and staff

Love the place amazing food amazing service best restaurant in hull !!!!

We’ve heard how good this place was for steak for years, so finally decided to try it! We’d heard from friends that the restaurant’s decor is very “old school” or ‘dated’, but actually we loved it: I found it really charming and pretty inside! We liked that you sit and have a drink in the communal area, although we were waiting for around 45 minutes even though it was fairly quiet unfortunately.I can confirm the steak is really, really good. My rare fillet was fantastic, and my girlfriends Pepper steak was excellent with the most amazing sauce. It was undercooked, but so nice she could eat it. The fries were lovely although unfortunately my roast beef potatoes were really hard. We also found it very reasonably priced; £63 for two steals, sides and veg and several drinks we thought was really good value! I would definitely visit again although I would order the pepper steak and fries. Aside from the wait and the potatoes being not great, we had a lovely intimate dining experience and the server was really lovely.