The Jews House Restaurant in Lincoln

Tip Top & Not? Tip Top! Delicious food, attentive and professional service, well match flights of wine with very knowledgable sommelier. Can’t wait to be back next month ! Not? Nothing . Well worth the visit !

A delightful experience. Great food, skilfully cooked and the service was top notch! Will certainly be back in the very near future.

Visited the Jews House restaurant for dinner it was absolutely fantastic from start to finish, food and service faultless. I can’t believe this restaurant isn’t in the Michelin guide! Keep up the good work we will definitely be returning and I would recommend it to anyone.

Extraordinary, beautiful, delicious, flawless.

Without doubt the best restaurant in lincoln, Gavin creates amazing food, and Samantha sets the scene and pairs the food with excellent wine, a truly amazing dining experience

We visited the Jews house for a birthday treat. Pleasently surprised by the welcome we were given. The hosts were very professional and they could not have done more to ensure that we experienced a wonderful time. We had the six course taster. Two being meat and two vegetarian. Two of us also tried the wine tasting. No one left disappointed. Great food, drink, atmosphere. The knowledge and friendliness of the staff was exceptional. Well worth a visit but be prepared for something different to the normal run of restaurants for which the cost reflects. Please don't be put off by the cost.

We went for our work Christmas meal and it was fantastic. The service was outstanding, the food was excellent and the atmosphere was really relaxed.

Excellent in all aspects. We enjoyed a very well prepared and delivered tasting menu with good wine and great service. One of the best I have had the pleasure of enjoying. The Service was outstanding. Congratulations to the whole team.

One of the best fine dining experiences of the last few years. Simply sublime, such beautifully presented food, with wonderful flavours and textures, each course getting better and better, with exceptional paired wines to match. We will be back! Thank you so much.

Made the 5 hour journey to Lincoln after repeated insistence from my wife that I had to experience this exceptional place. Gavin's creativity and pride in his cuisine results in an unforgettable experience and Samantha's knowledge and warmth combine to create a simply wonderful ambience. I thought Le Manoir was amazing on my 40th birthday but this place is definitely on a par.

Excellent six course tasting menu with equally excellent service. Worth every penny. A joyous and delicious meal.

Visited as a group of 6 and we all had an amazing night, the whole experience was lovely from the wine, food and service. In our group we had one vegetarian and one pescatatrian and there were no issues adapting the menu, they even incorporated a fish alternative on one course rather than just offering the pescatatrian the veggie option. We opted for the wine cflight and again they were accomodating, one done not liking red wine was provided a white wine but again, not lazily just replaced but adapted to a different course where it would suit. Each dish and wine choice was expertly and passionately explained, we had questioned the cost of wine pairing but actually, it was worth it! The food was good and beautifully presented. If I was to offer some constructive feedback, a couple of courses for my taste lacked a bit if seasoning (ravioli in particular) but overall enjoyed the variety and combinations. We were full! Could have done with something to freshen us up at course 5, the plate offered was tasty but too heavy by that point in the meal.

The food is the Best in Lincoln, service was nice, and atmosphere was ok but little bit loud.

Visited as a table of 2 for my Wife’s birthday recently and both chose the 6 Course Tasting Menu, with 5 glass wine flight. The food from Gavin and the kitchen team, along with the service from Samantha and her front of house team was impeccable. Knowledge of their menus by all staff was exceptional. How this place has not provided Lincoln with its first Michelin Star is beyond me.

Well, what a fantastic restaurant. It was well worth the physical effort to get there! The front of house staff were very friendly and helped us with our menu and wine choices, explaining the dishes with great enthusiasm. We very much enjoyed the 4 course menu. My favourite course was the silky smooth Jerusalem artichoke veloute with mushrooms and a very well cooked scallop. The slight smokiness was a lovely addition to the dish. It was so incredibly yummy. Although, both the prawn ravioli and sea bass dishes were an absolute delight too. The pistachio tart with dark chocolate sorbet was a very lovely end to the excellent meal. If we're ever in Lincoln again we will definitely return. Maybe the 6 course menu next time, but will have to skip lunch beforehand.

Both me and my friend have eaten at Michelin star restaurants and the Jews house eclipsed them in terms of:service, friendliness, atmosphere and the food. Samantha is very friendly and indulged all my questions about wine and was very informative about the food and clearly incredibly passionate. Excellent wine, beautiful food and incredibly friendly owner and staff! If you’re in Lincoln indulge yourself and go to the Jews house.

Incredible jewel of food artistry. All six courses of the tasting menu were clever and elegant. We had the choice of four or six courses and were glad we did six. Thoughtful wine list and a good bar.

Our second visit to the Jew’s House and the food was excellent! We had the 6 course tasting menu and 5 wine pairing. Every single course was delicious and the wine perfect. We cannot wait to try more of Gavin’s food again. We will be back!

A pleasant but not exceptional eating experience. It feels like it should be better than it was… the front of house approach suggested “exceptional”the plate was “good”.

An incredible dining experience. I can't rate this place highly enough. We had the 5 course tasking menu and matching 3 glasses of wine. Beautiful flavours and presentation, unobtrusive but high quality service and a lovely setting. The pricing for food of this quality is actually quite low.

Excellent Sunday lunch. First time visit. The staff were very friendly, helpful and attentive. The food was lovely. The ingredients were fresh and locally sourced. The presentation was excellent. On a par with some Michelin star restaurants we have visited. The restaurant has a pleasant ambiance. We will certainly be visiting again soon. I highly recommend.

Absolutely exquisite evening at this restaurant. The staff were very friendly and very attentive, could not have done enough for you. The evening was just perfect, simply the best food I’ve ever tasted!! You could tell the food was created with care and passion. Hats off to the team! We will certainly be back. Thank you so much! Highly recommend the tasting menu!

Every time we go here the food is amazing. The service is exceptional. Fantastic. Yes, it's pricey but it's worth the cost. Never once left thinking "that was expensive", always just thought "what a superb evening" and that's exactly how it should be. Nice one Jew's House.

A most excellent restaurant and well worth the walk down Steep Hill. There is a choice of a la carte or the tasting menu. The a la carte was enough for us. You would need plenty of time and some hunger to work through the tasting menu. But the food is truly wonderful. This is not just a restaurant, it is a fine dining experience. It does, however, have prices to match!

From our warm welcome, we knew we were in for an interesting, novel experience. The menu, although small, offered local products cooked and presented beautifully, and our expectations were well met. The restaurant is not cheap, but good value. As an added bonus, the waitress...

A la carte Dinner for 4, January 19 2023 My previous review gave much praise and promised an early return. That was in August 2018! I guess various 'things' major and minor have got in the way since but it was reassuring to find everyone...

We are huge fans of local business and have always really enjoyed our visits to Jews House Restaurant- until last night . For the first time we left slightly underwhelmed which has saddened us. Food was still lovely but the atmosphere is not current enough...

Located in impressive period premises in a great location in 'old' Lincoln. However interior is not what I expected and , in my opinion, doesn't particularly enhance the dining experience. Food is wonderful. Taster menu with paired wines works really well, tho , premium pricing,...

Fascinating old building, very attentive but not overbearing service and top notch food all made for an excellent evening. All of our party of 4 were very impressed and rated it among the best dining experiences we had had in a long time. Certainly worth...

The restaurant is pleasantly old but not restored to a particularly high standard. We all had the taster menu accompanied by the wine slate . The restaurant were helpful in changing two of the courses as the menu had changed since booking (and the price...

Stayed to celebrate in Lincoln just for one night, so we wanted something special. The portions are very interesting, but also substantial. You won't leave hungry, I promise. Sorbet was the name of the game. Horseradish sorbet, coriander sorbet, melon sorbet. Absolutely amazing. The service...

Super easy online booking, and all food requests met! I treated my Mother to the vegetarian tasting menu for her Birthday and it was 1O out of 1O (compliments to the chef). Lovely birthday messge on Mothers plate was a cute touch. The waitresses were...

I Lived in Lincoln all of my adult life and enjoy eating out a lot, Lincoln doesn’t have too many fine dining restaurants so when my wife suggested that we would go out and celebrate my birthday we had the usual discussion “where shall we...

Went for dinner last night. Delicious food, excellent service delightful surroundings. Definitely a highlight of our visit to Lincoln.

It looked good when we booked a table but the whole meal exceeded expectations. Very friendly staff, especially informative about our wine choice. Had the a la carte and every course arrived to delight the eyes with presentation, great smells wafting up and then plenty...

We couldn’t fault the lovely evening we had. The 5 course taster menu was the best food we’ve had. The wine list was extensive and we chose an english sparkling rose. The staff were great and the atmosphere topped off being in an ancient building...

Outstanding hosting by Sam's team is marched only by what comes out of the kitchen. Food is outstanding, matching flavours you wouldn't think possible. Had the matching wines with the 5 course taster menu and Sam's knowledge of what to put with what us exceptional....

We visited as a couple expecting a great evening, happy to pay the £14 for the starter and £35 for the main course expecting to be thrilled with quality of the food. Water was delivered to us at room temperature without ice or lemon.. Bread...

We booked the restaurant on the basis of trip advisor reviews and were not disappointed! Lovely old building, charming service and delicious food and wine. We opted for the tasting menu with full flight wine selection. The wines were very good, unusual and perfectly paired...

Unbelievable food and superb front of house. Thanks for making our trip to Lincoln such a memorable experience we'll be making another visit!!!

What a fantastic 5 course with 3 wine pairing selection. The food & wine presented perfectly & explained in detail. Thank you, & I recommend if your in Lincoln.

Simple the best in Lincoln. Makes the scamper up and down steep hill worth every step. Great service, warm abs attentive staff in a beautiful setting. Having been here multiple times and heard the sameoif others, we would definitely recommend the Jews House!

Great place for those special special occasions. Lovely surroundings in the oldest building in Lincoln, attentive staff, great service lovely and well presented food. Some may say it's a little expensive, but when you put the package together it's a great value dining treat.

After a busy day sightseeing around Lincoln we eagerly looked forward to our dinner reservation. After a warm greeting we were shown to our table and ordered pre drinks the menu is perfect in every way so we opted for the a la carte there is also a very good tasting menu . All the courses were excellent in every way the service is very good and the wines are excellent from a well put together list this all made for a perfect evening well done .

Took the tasting menu with the full wine accompaniment. The food was superb, the wine also. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. How any one can give this restaurant anything less than a 5 star rating is baffling. Then again, there are some restaurant trolls floating about - fortunately most of us see through their nonsense.

Absolutely incredible. Food and service, both outstanding.

First class from start to finish.Chose à la carte. Superb pink venison and lamb with delicate flavours and simple veg. Being French we followed this with the cheeses (3 from England, 2 from France) to finish the gorgeous Pulenta Malbec. Then chocolate and rhubarb desserts with 2 different sticky wines. It’s a small restaurant with not many covers but staff galore, who were all very attentive and timely. The fact that they were young was really beside the point! Very strict (good) on wearing masks when moving about. A fabulous meal.

Just organised a 50th birthday party and it was the absolute best evening! Food was just insane and the service outstanding! Massive thank you for making the night so memorable. We all agreed we would walk over hot coals to have the pecan chocolate tart again. Xox

Thank you Samantha and Gavin for this lovely experience! Samantha was very attentive, service was good and her descriptions of the food and wine pairing were on point👌 which really made the full experience. The full wine flight pairing was perfect with the 5 course tasting menu that we took. The atmosphere was very cosy and nice. And the homemade bread was amazing!! 🥰 (Forgot to take photos of all the food🙈 but it was💣)

Where to even begin... On our recent trip to Lincoln we made the considered decision to visit this establishment, to sample the five course tasting menu. We had read good things about this place before our trip, and had actually booked a table in the restaurant prior to booking our transport, accommodation, etc, as we didn't want to miss out in it. This was the focal point of our trip. Little did we know...The evening started with us being taken upstairs to sit in a room that was referred to as the 'lounge', to order our drinks and to 'relax'. We were sat there for 20 minutes before being finally taken to our table. This didn't sit particularly well with me as our table was booked for 19.30, and it was now 19.50. I explained my concerns to a staff member, and was informed 'this is how we do it here'. Having never been to this restaurant before, I was prepared to give them the benefit of the doubt at this stage. The thing that really rankled though, was that when finally seated, it was another 20 minutes before any food at all was brought to the table (a pre meal plate of bread and butter). In fact the first course of the tasting menu did not arrive at our table until 20.30. Bear in mind we had already been in the building for a full hour, at this point.I asked to speak to the manager, as I wanted to know whether they considered this time frame acceptable. A young girl who introduced herself as the assistant manager, told me (again) 'this is how we do it here', we like our customers 'to relax'. The same lines being trotted out again and again, and for the record, I was far from relaxed at this point. A cynic might suggest that encouraging the clientele to perpetually 'relax' could conceivably be interpreted as cover for the kitchens inability to provide service in a timely fashion.Missing cutlery for our first course (we had to reuse the butter knife in order to cut it) and a large empty bread tray that had been left uncleared on our table leaving the table completely cramped, just added to the frustration. Another young female had appeared at our table after this point to enquire of our earlier (and as she was soon to learn, continuing) problems. I assume that this was the manager, but as she at no point bothered to introduce herself, I can only surmise. It could well of been the work experience kid for all I know, although I am probably doing a disservice to work experience kids by saying that. The surly attitude and ice cold demeanour of this young lady was to such an extent that I was surprised that the open fire aside me didn't self extinguish. The complete inability to listen and understand the nature of our observations was, and remains, completely astounding to me.She kept on referring to my unhappiness about being seated in a lounge area upon our arrival, butthis was hardly my main bone of contention. The interminable wait between courses was the major issue.3 and a half hours to get five courses out! These are the pitfalls of putting children into positions way above their intellectual capacity.A manager and assistant manager unable to string a sentence together without peppering it with constantly repeated inane adverbs such as 'obviously', 'basically', and 'like' made me feel as if I was conversing with a pair of 14 year old girls, rather than management at a Michelin guide Restaurant.I have eaten in fine dining and Michelin starred restaurants all over Europe, and can honestly attest this to be my worst ever dining experience in such a place. This is not a cheap shot, it is the truth. I fully expected based on the experiences described above, that a bill adjustment or gesture of some description would be made prior to us leaving, due to the obvious dissatisfaction we felt throughout, and as an opportunity for the restaurant to try and make amends.Surely no business worth their salt, wishes their customers to be leaving in an unhappy and distressed state? But no. The 'manager' informed us that as we'd eaten everything, no such thing was permissable. The last time I heard that line being said was in an episode of Fawlty Towers, inserted for comedic purposes to demonstrate how not to speak to customers. But she was deadly serious! When I queried this approach, she started backing off saying, and I quote, "I don't want to become rude and disrespectful' (she said it twice). The irony being, that by uttering such a sentence, she had just committed the act that she was apparently trying to avoid. The lack of contrition, the lack of empathy and the absolute absence of any visible communication skills really was something to behold. When you enter a restaurant such as this one, you are paying for the experience, not just the food. This is not a difficult thing to understand, I made this point several times, but nobody seemed to be able to grasp this very basic observation.This readily understandable notion seemed completely incomprehensible to the staff. It was as if I had suddenly started speaking to them in Classic Latin, the words spoken, indecipherable and impossible to ingest. The clearer my points were, the more they would double down, insolent to the last."Nobody else has been complaining". Cheap line after cheap line...For the record, the food was bang average, not particularly inventive, with three very salty dishes in succession way too much for the palate to withstand, but the service (or lack of it) and the risible attitude of 'management' were the key factors that ruined the evening from the onset.Although it wouldn't have salvaged our evening, a couple of drinks on the house and a warm smile may have gone some way to placating us, but this seemed to be lost on them completely. The moment was gone. The evening had been ruined long ago, and the management couldn't care less.A disappointing end to a disappointing evening. The veneer of an unquestionably beautiful setting, did little to mask the ponderous service, uninspiring cuisine and appalling attitude of staff.I would advise any future customers who are brave/foolish (delete as applicable) enough to visit, to consider bringing a good book with you, and possibly a pillow.A long and painful evening almost certainly awaits. Obviously, like...

On arrival we were welcomed enthusiastically and taken to the first floor cosy dining room. We were attended to efficiently, ordered the 5 course tasting menu and wine. We were brought some lovely homemade bread, and proceeded to have a well paced and well explained range of courses.We enjoyed all of the dishes, they were tasty and unpretentious. More bistro style than fine dining but I think that’s the intention. Great produce which is treated with a subtle and talented touch.Service was super friendly and we had a fabulous evening. Look forward to returning.

EXTREMELY DISSAPOINTING EXPERIENCE. My partner and I were excited to taste what was described online as the best restaurant in Lincoln but that wasn't the outcome experienced. Setting was warm and cosy until a fire brick was lit in its packaging, creating an acrid smell in the room. The service was poor, mistakes were made with the wine and all meals too an age to arrive, the bill also took 40 minutes to arrive. Starters and appetisers were good, not exceptional with distinct lack of depth but acceptable. The mains dishes were the main basis for this review. They lacked any depth and variety of flavour making for a bland and average experience. To add to this we had to send one dish back due to meat being cold, this was replaced with another dish which bared the same qualities. When you are paying over £30 for a dish you expect for strong, complicated and distinct flavours, potentially to a level which you have not tasted before but this left a sour taste in our mouths to say the least. When confronting the manager/owner she acknowledged our comments, did not apologise or make any concessions to the bill. I would not recommend you spend your money here if you value quality cooking.

Our first visit to The Jews House. Excellent food, and very attentive staff.

Friendly greeting. Attentive staff. Cosy and welcoming place steeped in history.Blessed with several decent farms in my area I can usually do a better roast at home than most places. I had to admit though this trumped it. Some of the best beef I’ve tasted, cooked beautifully. Washed down with a St Emilion from the CoraVin list which is a great option when you are limited to one glass if you have to drive home. Oh, and the gravy - YES! Only one suggestion would be to get some riper French stuff on your cheeseboard but that’s just me. I’ll be back.

First experience of the Jews House and a very good one. Excellent cooking and attentive staff. Great to see a cheese board listed on the menu. Definitely returning.

Visited the restaurant for our anniversary and had the tasting menu.Probably the best meal experience we have had.Food, wine and service was amazing. Five courses and a matched glass of wine with each course. Both food and wine pairing explained by the waiting staff.Beautifully atmospheric restaurant .Expensive ? Yes …..but worth every penny!

Lovely cosy restaurant on Steep Hill. Staff very welcoming on arrival.We had the 5 course tasting menu which was exceptional and paired excellently with the wine flight. Samantha was so knowledgeable about each wine it was a pleasure to hear her descriptions.A special evening all round Thankyou

Best food, wine and service in Lincoln.

Absolutely stunning, an amazing experience, the food is superb and the wine was excellent, cannot praise them enough and although it was our first visit it definitely won't be our last.

We had delicious meal with good wine and excellent service. The atmosphere was calm and cozy. Coming from London, it seemed like value for money too!

Where is the michelin star? Every time we go here the food is amazing. The service is exceptional. Fantastic. Yes, it's pricey but it's worth the cost. Never once left thinking "that was expensive", always just thought "what a superb evening" and that's exactly how it should be. Nice one Jew's House.

We managed to get a last minute booking here , and so glad we did.The staff are attentive and friendly.The food is amazing , we had the Christmas menu and every course looked and tasted delicious.We can not wait until we have time to visit again and have the tasting menu

Lovely old building and service was good, but there were a few things about the food that let this place down.My starter promised to be interesting and tasty, but no flavours except the fig and venison seems to go together. The starter was the roast venison with caramelised fig, blacksticks blue and chocolate oil. The oil didn’t go with anything and the cheese, though one of my favourites and micro herbs dominated the dish. For mains, three of us ordered the beef sirloin with Yorkshire pudding. The beef was cooked to perfection, but the Yorkshire pudding was over cooked and mine tasted burnt. I expected better from this high-end eatery. The dessert was a super fig and curd tart, which was great. The sommelier was very knowledgeable and knew her stuff. We do eat out a lot and feel rather let down by what could have been a perfect meal.

While the food was great, the service was poor. From arrival to starters was 1h15m and then over an hour again until mains. While we didn’t want to be rushed this was too long. Two tables adjacent to us had tasting menus and had 3 courses delivered before we got one. The tasting menu also had a Somellier describing the wines they had paired with their food who was not on hand for the a la carte diners making us feel like second class citizens. Can’t fault the food and would highly recommend the miso pork belly starter.

The second time at this amazing restaurant. The service is second to none.Food- absolutely incredible. Worth every single penny for a truly wonderful evening. Jean Chinn M.B.E.

Had the taster menu on Saturday evening. This restaurant is really first class. Staff are excellent, full of enthusiasm and knowledge. Food and wine are top quality and beautifully presented.

Staying nearby with friends we booked here for Sunday lunch on their recommendation. We had been told the food was wonderful but helpings small, this wasn’t the case with Sunday lunch, the food was superb and plentiful, only one of our group managed dessert, but we did all have a taste. We all chose the traditional roast beef, melt in the mouth, juicy and very tasty. Service was polite, and unobtrusive. There was no feeling of being rushed through the meal. The layout of the restaurant is individual, with rooms on different floors. We will return when next in the area.

Visited again on Saturday , food and service once again first rate

Tasting menu was excellent, superb variety of food. We choose the wine flight as well, each wine was introduced expertly and went so well with each course. Not cheap but well worth it as a special treat.

Great location in old historic part of Lincoln. Very attractive premises. Lovely ambience in Restaurant. Service is notable- they fully understand the hospitality sector and what diners are looking for in a full dining experience- it's not just about quality food ! Relaxed, unhurried service. Very professional.Chef and team are very talented. They turn out some amazing quality dishes here that are also very well presented on plate. Dinner with a wow factor for sure. Open Thursday to Saturday evenings and Sunday Lunch.

We’ve eaten here twice, once a la carte and once with the wine matched tasting menu. The food is faultless, the staff discrete but attentive. The historic setting makes it even more special.

Lovely experience ,beautiful food ,a true taste explosion,the lamb I had tonight was behond anything I've ever tasted,amazing,service excellent Can't wait to go again,if your looking for some amazing food then go here,you will be disappointed

Me and my partner had a pre-booked tasting menu and all I can say - that every single "round" we had, was cooked/made till perfection. Beautiful presentation, and food is definitely worth every penny you would spend there.The same goes with the wine list - tried several wines - and all were just superb.Customer service - 5/5. Very friendly, knowledgeable and proffesional. Atmosphere- very calm and cozy which was a perfect fit for late autumn evening.Definitely will come back.

Very experimental cuisine at high price level Excellent Service. The tasting Menu contains dishes Like pork Belly with apricot Sorbet which exceeded my scope of taste. Others dishes Well prepared and served. Historic Building with nice Ambiente.

Exzellent, innovativ, hervorragend. Wer mutig ist sollte unbedingt das 5 Gänge Menü wählen.

Visited on a Sunday to celebrate an anniversary. Warmly welcomed and served a very good glass of champagne upon being seated - really crisp and tasty. Excellent starters, mine was lamb and aubergine cannelloni and a soup for my wife. Main's were both roast beef, with a fab bourgignon tartlet. Pudding for one as very full.Wine choice was very reasonable and we went for an excellent Rioja Gran Reserva. All/most of the wines are supplied by the fantastic and local Ann et vin. That's well worth a visit at some point too.Why not 5*? Whilst it was a great Sunday dinner, it was Sunday dinner - and we want to reserve the 5* option for visiting on a <<normal>> evening.

We have just had a truly delicious dinner, really outstanding food, wine and service. We would highly recommend this restaurant.

Food excellent, some great flavour combinations, incredible wine pairing and good pours! Service was perfect until after dessert was served and coffee ordered, then staff seemed to disappear, as they were closing up for the evening, so it then seemed to take an age to get the bill, both us and another couple had to go to the bar to request the bill. That said we will definitely go back when we visit Lincoln again.

My wife and I visited the Jews House Restaurant 28/08/2021 the restaurant is very cosy and comfortable in a nice old building, we chose the tasting menu and every course was cooked to perfection my favourite was the miso glazed pork belly.The wine list is excellent for both white and red and ideal considering you can buy a glass rather than the full bottle, waiting staff are friendly well presented and informative, you are also given enough time between courses (no rushing) like some other places we’ve visited, the evenings food and wine was worth every penny and we will be returning to try other meals there.If you are visiting Lincoln or you just want somewhere for great food I’d advise a visit here.

We were intending to go here February 2020 but due to illness then lockdown we had to cancel, so we have been waiting a long time for this! We were seated upstairs in a small dining room. The two of us decided to have the taster menu and, as husband was driving, I had the shortened wine flight of 3 glasses through the meal. As I don’t like lamb (I know…) we discussed an alternative and I was offered the duck, which was a very acceptable.The food was very good. My favourite was the smoked haddock. Just fresh and creamy and the accompanying cheese soufflé was divine. The miso pork was interesting but I liked the unusual melon sorbet pairing. It worked and I was grateful for the spoon to make sure no juices were wasted.The wine pairings were superb. The red was changed to suit my duck and all 3 glasses worked well over the 5 courses. No mean feat to pair such different flavours successfully.We had the cheese platter as well for an extra £9 pp. A good variety, I especially enjoyed Mary’s Reserve cheddar and the Gorgonzola.Service was discreet, timely and knowledgeable. It isn’t cheap, but did not expect it to be. The taster menu is that, small tasters of the A la Carte menu. However, add in the appetiser of artichoke soup, bread and the fact it is 5 courses the meal is not skimpy for those who are hungry. We always have cheese regardless and I usually do not eat desserts to allow for this but the warm gingerbread and cherry mousse got me! We will be returning soon.

Wow! What an experience! We had the 5 course tasting menu and full wine flight and I highly recommend. We came for our wedding anniversary. I loved the pace of the evening. They don’t turnover their tables so you really can just relax into the night. The time between courses was perfect and you could really enjoy your full glass of wine before the next one arrived.I loved how Samantha explained each wine and why she chose it for each dish - it’s not something we know much about but found it very interesting. Our favourite wine was the Luis Canas Rioja.The food was the best I’ve ever tasted, I particularly loved the 2 meat courses and the dessert. I don’t usually eat lamb but this dish showed me what I’ve been missing! The presentation was wonderful and we also had each dish explained as well. The cheese course at the end is also well worth it, and they’re not just your typical Brie and blue. All 5 were cheeses we had never had before. The service was impeccable- every single waitress was a pleasure. And you know those people that really love their job and are so passionate about what they do, that it makes you passionate too - that’s Samantha. It really does mean a lot to her that you enjoy each aspect, and we really felt that. I’m so grateful we got to have this incredible experience.

Fantastic food, wine and service. We were a group of 4 and had an amazing night out at The Jews House. Between us we tried most of the menu and were not disappointed.

Just disappointing. Always been a fan of this place as we love a bit of posh dinner every now and then. The place is immaculate, staff very attentive but food was just not on point to match. Especially at the price. Tomato salad was literally 4 halves of bog standard red cherry tomatoes with a few small cubes of cheese, a nice teaspoon of sorbet and some oil. Fish was just a tiny bit of cod with no flavour, the pork and prawn was amazing (that’s what it should be about, perhaps 2 though!) and the main was a single lamb cutlet (sold as a rack of lamb) with the most over burned aubergine tar On the side. Dessert was half a biscuit sized and bland. Would have a been fine for £100 but the £225ish bill was bonkers. Given we had a bottle of wine (lower end) a couple of pre drinks (one each) and 2 after dinner drinks, but it just want value for what we received. I’d happy pay that for a wow meal, but this wasn’t. Not gonna rush back, the Tower and Reform at Castle do food at better level for less. Sorry for this but it’s an honest review, not slating as it’s a lovely place but the food needs to match up, hence 3 stars. More flavour and less skimpy or charge a lot less. Gutted as this was the go too place in town. To the staff.Please take this feedback and act on it positively, you have a great place and boom the service but it’s not matching up. You can’t rely on past reputation and good reviews from those that celebrate mediocre forever, you can be the best but food needs elevating if your gonna charge Winteringham Fields prices.

A very nice lunch, the staff were very helpful and attentive,we were given dome nice artisan bread to start with then I had a salmon starter which was excellent, we were both disappointed with the main course, the beef was excellent and I like the little rarebit pie but the Yorkshire pudding was almost burnt and there could have been more vegetables. Cheese selection was nice with tasting notes.

We chose this restaurant after reading the outstanding reviews and they turned out to be correct. The service was exemplary and the the front of house staff made our experience here first rate. Its a lovely building in this quaint medieval city and it has been tastefully decorated and furnished,but its the food that puts it on a pedestal. We skipped the starters and went for the mains and desert. A superb amuse bouche was served pre main,which set us up nicely. A faultless turbot dish was presented to my wife and a delicious duck course to me. The only slight mistake in the kitchen was leaving the duck under the salamander a fraction too long,as parts of the crispy skin were a little charred,this however was more than compensated for,by the rest of the plate.In summary this establishment is within touching distance of a michelin star,but must strive for perfection.

I always thought this place was the best restaurant in Lincoln until my last visit. We opted for the tasting menu and it look great. Let’s just say we were both massively underwhelmed and very disappointed. The tomato salad clearly hadn’t used the best quality tomato’s and as a result lacked flavour. The fish was ok but nothing special. The miso pork was superb and couldn’t fault that course at all. We were massively underwhelmed by the main course of lamb. The lamb was cooked nicely but didn’t have great flavour and wasn’t seasoned particularly well however what really ruined the dish was the smoked aubergine it completely overpowered every other element of the dish and tasted acrid. The couple to the right of me also commented themselves a similar opinion of the dish however were too polite to say anything. I did mention to the waiting staff my comments on the dish and she did say she will tell the chef but we heard nothing more. The final course was a tart which was nice however I presume we were the last cover of the night and they only gave us half a tart each bearing in mind they were the size of a jam tart. It was nice enough but very underwhelming for the price. Service was very good. All in all we had a pre drink, bottle of one of the cheaper wines and an after dinner drink and coffee and the bill was £223 without a tip so an expensive meal out which didn’t measure up to what was promised. I won’t be returning for a long time and won’t be recommending it to our Airbnb guests either as I had listed this as a must place to dine!

We had the tasting menu and it was delicious. The lamb in particular was mouthwateringly succulent. The wine pairings were excellent. Service was exemplary. Overall, one of the best meals out I or my wife have ever had.

Small, intimate, high-end restaurant set in a wonderfully characterful old property halfway up the hill in Lincoln. Offers a la carte dining and a 5-course tasting menu with wine pairings. Exceptionally friendly staff. We tried the tasting menu and while two dishes were excellent, there were several noticeable blips in quality (including a pancake that was clearly burnt to look at let alone taste), and overall the menu wasn't particularly imaginative. If you have the luxury of being able to go further afield, there are better experiences to be had for this price. If you're limited to Lincoln, though, I think there's nothing else that competes.

Having been fortunate to dine at several Michelin Star restaurants, the food here is easily up there with the best I've ever eaten. They've got everything right - the staff, the ambiance, the wine and of course the food which is truly exquisite. Our meal exceeded our expectations, and I hope we get to dine here again in the not too distant future.

On a weekend trip to Lincoln and booked the tasting menu at Jews House.Not disappointed. The cod, pork belly and lamb were particularly good and excellent wine pairings, knowledgeably explained by Samantha Unlikely we’ll visit Lincoln again in the near future but if you want a treat try this restaurant

Fabulous meal in a beautiful dining room. Menu was very good as were the dishes presented. Wine list was extensive...slightly disappointed that my first choice wasn't available but that's life!

What a fantastic trip! My boyfriend and I went for our anniversary. We chose options from the A La Carte menu and asked for wine pairings to match… such a sensational experience. We would whole heartedly recommend a visit to this establishment. Thank you for such a wonderful evening.

Fantastic quality food and wine. Service was professionally and Informative. Highly recommend if your looking for a fine dining experience.

Having recently had a recent take away from Jews House - we have just had the 5 course Valentines Day Meal - instructions were easy to follow and meal was so tasty and well put together - we made it like a ‘meal out’ but at home (except I could pretend to take some of the credit) - really made it a special evening! If I was forced to make a criticism it would be the crab course needed some extra texture - but tasted beautiful- everything else was faultless! If you get a chance for a special take away before lockdown finishes - try this - a small amount of work at home but so worth it!

A Christmas present from our Son and daughter-in-law. It was fabulous! What a treat in these dark times. Just heated it through and served it up. Delicious!

Girlfriend and I enjoyed the five course tasting menu in this establishment. The building has amazing historic record, the interior decor was unique, it has a friendly and almost homely atmosphere.Amazing food enjoyed here - my favourite was the turbot, with truffle mousse, hispi cabbage and roast chicken butter emulsion! Every dish was simply delicious. Plenty of fine wine with great advice on wine pairings by knowledgeable (joint) owner - Sam.Actually was able to speak to the chef and other joint owner after, (Gav). Both incredibly nice people and offering a really fantastic experience! If I’m back in Lincoln at some point I’ll definitely be stopping here.

Thoroughly enjoyed our evening at the Jews House, lovely atmosphere, friendly service and absolutely fantastic food! We had a pescatarian version of the tasting menu, and every course was delicious, with the liquorice and orange cured sea trout being particularly amazing. The wine was also pretty good! We will definitely come back next time we are in Lincoln!

We loved every minute of our experience. From start to finish we had a wonderful time. The service was excellent. The wine selection was world class, as was the food. We can’t wait to go back and experience it again.

... Is true! The staff, the food, the service, the ambience (!!) are all excellent! Our first time, an anniversary meal, did not let us down in any way.

Visited with my father. Beautifully cooked food, interesting and flavours which were unique and subtle. Can’t fault the food. The surroundings are gorgeous in a 12th century building which oozed atmosphere. Staff couldn’t be more helpful. Expensive? Yes, but you pay for what you get! Great for a special occasion!