The Slanted Door in South Kesteven

We came to The Slanted Door for dinner last week and it didn’t disappoint! The amuse bouche to start was a lovely touch (excellent soup), we shared the beef carpaccio and the tuna to start - both of which were excellent! For main I had the lamb which was soft and tender with gorgeous dauphinois potatoes and my husband had the ox cheek which he loved - portion sizes were great but sadly no room for dessert! My only feedback is when we asked for hot drinks after the meal I was told you don’t sell tea - my staple drink to end a meal! Other than that wonderful evening.

Absolutely incredible meal and service. This was the best meal my husband and I have had all year. We want to say a huge thanks to the chef and waiting staff. The service is great and the quality of the food excellent. Ample sized portions at a reasonable price. Thankyou for being the highlight of our trip to Stamford

What a perfect evening! We booked last minute on a busy Saturday night and the team were able to luckily squeeze us in. Great wine and delicious food, first time we had eaten Eel and it was very tasty - incredibly fresh and all the flavours worked beautifully together. The four of us all had a different main course and we all thought each of our mains were fantastic. The lamb especially was a very generous size and cooked to perfection, and the fat chips were unreal. Too full to squeeze in a dessert, and instead finished with espresso martinis which were a perfect end to a wonderful evening. Thanks so much team - we’ll certainly be back!

Absolutely fabulous food, awesome service & a very calm friendly ambience. Downstairs is a nice bar / lounge area but the fine dining is upstairs and very comfortably classy. The food was presented like pieces of art & tasted just as good as it looked - unfortunately no room for desert but they looked great.

Fab! We stayed at a local Glamping site (Stamford Meadows Glamping, also wonderful) and found this via google. We went on a Tuesday evening in November so was quiet but that added to the experience. Staff were attentive, surroundings comfortable and stylish and the food was just amazing. My partner described it as the best duck he’d ever had. I’m veggie and struggle for choice in many restaurants but could have had everything on the veggie/vegan menu. I had their take on a Welsh Rarebit and it was beautiful. Highly recommend and would most definitely visit again! Thank you.

Been back here a quite a few times and the food is always spot on Nice staff My fave go to place for that special meal out 100% recommended Only improvement might be to change the menu up a little more often so regulars get more choice

Starters, chicken liver pate & whipped stilton were bland. The duck main was awful, stodgy and unappetising. Ox cheek was better but more of a winter dish than in June. There was no ambience, in fact there was so much rearranging of furniture by the staff that we felt we were in a removal van rather than a restaurant. The wine was good, thankfully. Although the waitress saying "Do you wanna taste it & do you want me to pour it?" was not good service.

We had a Sunday roast on 28-April and lucky to get a late table @3.30pm, on the first floor with a lovely window table overlooking the church. We had cocktails first, good cocktail menu and beautifully decorated cozy, relaxing bar. All 4 of us said this was the best roasts! We appreciated the home made fresh mint-sauce (amazing). Especially as we didn't have to do the cooking! Plenty of vegetables to accompany the roast,carrot,parnsip, cauliflower cheese and green beans (we asked for extra roast potatoes swell). Delicious food and drinks, we saved room for desserts; Pistachio panna cotta with white chocolate ice cream, honeycomb and ginger and treacle cake; Salted caramel brûlée, fudge ice cream and rocher fudge and cheese & biscuits. Waitresses were very attentive, service was excellent relaxing atmosphere. We only wish we lived nearer as this would be a wonderful regular treat.

First time here, and very impressed. Ate in the restaurant upstairs, but tapas bar downstairs also looked great. Good choice of beer/wine, food genuine fine dining experience.Venison dish excellent, also the monkfish. Service friendly and attentive. We will be back.

I have been here quite a few times now and every time I can only say it’s been amazing. I’ve visited just for cocktails and I’ve eaten from the fine dining menu and also a Sunday roast. All absolutely delicious and my absolute favourite place to eat ~ fabulous!!

What can I say but what an amazing evening we had at the Slanted Door. From the moment we walked in until leaving was incredible. The atmosphere was just fantastic! And the food was just wonderful, perfectly cooked The service by the staff was fab, down to recommending a nice wine, which it was, down to the knowledge of the menu. You can see why they are busy! I would 100% recommend

The Slanted is the absolute number 1 best spot in Stamford - the atmosphere, the food, the drinks and the service are unbeaten. We visit regularly whether for a drink, small plates or Sunday roast. The cocktail list is always tempting, offering new specials. The small plates are just divine… and the Sunday roast, well it’s the best that you can find for miles around. It is extremely popular locally, so would always recommend booking! But you won’t find a nicer team of people who genuinely love their business! We celebrated some special occasions here too and the extra touches that were given by the team were so special and appreciated. 11 out of 10, every time!! X

Booked for drinks and we were told we needed to leave after 45 minutes rushed out of our seats and told we needed to make way for fine diners. Not a professional vibe and I spoke to the manager bad customer service all round wouldn’t recommend!

Had a lovely meal at Slanted door with my mum. Staff were lovely, service very good. Food delicious Lovely decor and lighting

Wow, what can I say. The Slanted door was incredible. We dined from their new dinner menu and the quality, presentation and taste was amazing. The staff were very pleasant and knowledgeable about the new menu which is a bonus nowadays. The building is presented superbly and is decorated beautifully. Easy the best restaurant in Stamford. Finally the cocktails and wine list is first class. Must have the largest wine menu in the area and reasonably priced as well. A must for anyone visiting Stamford. Book well in advance as it’s a busy vibrant place especially in the evening.

This was our first visit to The Slanted Door. We were celebrating a special occasion. The restaurant was nicely decorated. Our food was very good but our overall experience was not what we had hoped. Although we were sat upstairs a man who we took to be the owner or manager was sat downstairs making phone calls and talking almost the entire time we were in the restaurant. His voice was so loud it could be clearly heard upstairs and was intrusive. Service was slow at times and having taken an interest in the menu we asked a couple of questions about the food. Our server said she would find out but never came back with the answer. When it came to paying we asked for the bill and having got that no one returned. In the end having waited too long we went downstairs to pay. All of the issues raised could be easily addressed but we have no plans as paying guests to return to find out.

Fab restaurant has left the best impressions! Hospitable hosts, delicious dishes, beautiful presentation, wide wine and cocktails list and wonderful dessert. I recommend to everyone!

Went on Saturday evening with my friend, we been lucky enough to get a bar table as this place is always fully booked, arrived for warm professional welcome , to be honest the bar is just opposite the door few steps away , how should be everywhere, you step in you don’t need to looking for anyone, no awkward situation, they welcome you and show you the table with wine menu drink menu etc , To be honest as a restaurant manager and ex cruise ship crew I am kind of fussy for small details, this place is faultless,the Decor you can see clearly they did not try to save money to get cheap wallpaper or cheap bathroom tiles in the toilet, the restaurant clear and look after , , - Food , I believe Damian Clarke the best chef in the area , his menu is fantastic as is use to be in Ryhall wicked witch restaurant years ago , not gonna lie his name is guaranteed for fantastic food , Staff - very professional, hard worker , polite but funny , nothing too much trouble, Reasonable price , we have a great evening, Clearly the best restaurant in Stamford area , Different level than all the Turkish grill food , and restaurant, if this place was somewhere in small village in the listed building with fire place ,easily could get Michelin award or a * , thanks for the great evening guys ,

The food is beautifully presented. We had mostly fish and vegetarian dishes. Good wine list and nice surroundings. The waitress didn’t know full details about the menu but not a big problem.

What can I say. Fantastic food, amazing atmosphere in a truly lovely town. This restaurant ticks every box. Fantastic wine list.

We were visiting Stamford for a weekend and ate in a range of restaurants and, while all were mostly very nice, The Slanted Door was easily our favourite. The staff were very accommodating and friendly, and they made a real effort to have a real chat with us. This definitely helped with the lovely cocktails! I don’t know if it’s the ingredients or the alcohol they use, but they really were a cut above the (many) others we had over our weekend. Food was also exquisite. Beautifully presented with flavour to match. Both of us left feeling really satisfied. If I’m ever back in Stamford I’ll definitely be returning, and I wouldn’t mind trying the roast, too.

After a fabulous dining experience at THE COSY CLUB in Stamford, we went on for drinks and happened upon The Slanted Door. We asked for a drinks table and were seated by waitresses at a tall table just inside the door on the left. Since it was my husband’s birthday, we decided to have cocktails and began to peruse the menu. Five minutes later, the door flew open and in stormed an agitated man who marched to the bar. He rounded on us and shouted at us across the diners, ‘You can’t sit there!’ We stared at him thinking he was a customer, however when he continued to berate us for sitting on ‘A table just for dining’, we realised to our shock that he was a member of staff! Then, after I had asserted that we had been seated there by his staff, he continued to insist we were in the wrong as his staff ‘Didn’t know we shouldn’t sit there!’. Worse still, he went on to put it to the public vote and announced loudly to our fellow customers, ‘Does anyone mind these people sitting here?’. Puzzled and surprised, everyone stared at him and agreed that we were quite welcome to our table! However, by this time, we had drawn the conclusion that we certainly didn’t want it and wouldn’t be staying! The man in question was informed that he had been most rude and lacked customer service skills, he didn’t care one bit. He seemed perfectly happy that the establishment didn’t need new customers, obviously they have enough already? Needless to say, if you want a relaxed and happy evening out this is not the place for you! My husband and I, along with our two adult daughters took our custom elsewhere and continued our fabulous evening at THE WINEBAR in Stamford, that was very welcoming and enjoyable 😁

Fabulous evening - gorgeous cosy setting, great service & the food was incredible. Absolutely will return & wholehearted recommend.

Absolutely fantastic. Food was 1st class, staff were attentive and helpful, nice cosy setting. Definitely give this place a visit, you won’t be disappointed.

Absolutely amazing food and service amazing staff!! Would 100000% go again. We were made to feel so welcome and very quick service !

Sunday lunch for four. Seated upstairs, beautiful, clean classy environment.Two vegetarians happy with the cauliflower cheese substitute for meat. All food of a nice standard. Beef nice and pink.Service was friendly and polite but the inexperience of some of the younger staff showed. Three girls...

1st visit & certainly the last for the Slanted Door & certainly the last The vegetables served for 2 were exactly the same size for the 3 of us, courgettes & mange tout are a strange selection of vegetables for a Sunday Roast but we...

First day in our new town!! Testing out the restaurants . AMAZING food, it was very posh but wasn’t TOO expensive, it was still a lot but not for the quality of food. Food and drinks came out quickly, good atmosphere really busy and nice...

Didn’t book but the ultra friendly staff were so helpful to accommodate us. Fantastic food, highly recommend.

Best pork belly I’ve ever had, absolutely outstanding and made with love. However, my partner is vegetarian and we were shocked to see that every vegetarian option was more expensive than every meat dish which we found strange. His food was okay but nothing special....

Worth a trip. Visited with friends on a very busy bank holiday weekend. Food was really lovely and the team did well despite being super busy. A very young team who are efficient and friendly, what they lack in experience they make up for in...

Fantastic food. Yesterday, my wife and I travelled a round trip of approx. 125 miles just to go for lunch at The Slanted Door because we remembered having a great meal there when on holiday nearby a couple of years ago. We were not disappointed....

We had the pleasure of eating the fine dining menu at the slanted door, the food and drinks were nothing short of perfect, the service was quick and all round excellent experience. We will be back to try the small plates menu soon!

We went to celebrate a good sales week. The food is always great and thought I really should give a review this time as we have been so many times as a treat. We started with Hari's cocktails with the theatre of popping dry ice...

We had an excellent evening meal at the Slanted Door a few days ago. We were passing through Stamford, looking for seriously good food and we found it. We both chose the roasted cod with salsify crisps, wild mushrooms and leek and crab polenta. It...

This was so good. Been meaning to try the fine dining menu for some time and it did not disappoint. i had the Moroccan lamb and my partner the Bass. My immediate reaction was that i would not hesitate ordering the same dish again. Service...

By far the best place to drink in Stamford. Also a great place to eat. The staff are outstanding and can make anything you want. The menu is great and I can’t recommend it enough. We had food at the bar and the best cocktails...