Restaurants in Lincoln

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Updated 26 October 2026

Highstreett lists 98 restaurants in Lincoln, 35 of them verified independent. These are the 8 its search ranks highest, starting with 420 Smokehouse. 5 are chains, labelled and listed after the rest.

1.
420 Smokehouse
✓ Verified independent
Why it fits A burger restaurant in Lincoln, rated 4.9 from 117 Google reviews.
A burger and barbecue restaurant on Newland. Its site lists burgers, smoked beef short rib and pulled pork, wings, loaded fries and mac and cheese.
- Open today 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Price ££
2.
Little Korea
Why it fits A Korean restaurant in Lincoln, rated 4.8 from 812 Google reviews.
A Korean barbecue restaurant on Silver Street in Lincoln.
- Closed today
- Price ££
3.
La Trattoria Da Vincenzo
✓ Verified independent
Why it fits An Italian restaurant in Lincoln, rated 4.8 from 835 Google reviews.
Independent Italian restaurant focused on house classics, warm hospitality, and occasion-ready dinners near the centre.
- Open today 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
- Price £££
4.
The House of Phở
Why it fits A Vietnamese restaurant in Lincoln, rated 4.6 from 509 Google reviews.
The House of Phở is an independent, family-run Vietnamese restaurant and bar in Lincoln.
- Open today 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
- Price ££
5.
Caffè Portico
✓ Verified independent
Why it fits An Italian restaurant in Lincoln, rated 4.7 from 546 Google reviews.
Caffe Portico is an independent cafe bar and restaurant in Lincoln's Cultural Quarter, serving Italian and local cuisine since 2011. It offers freshly cooked, locally sourced food, Neapolitan pizzas, cakes and traditional Italian coffee, with breakfast, lunch and dinner menus.
- Open today 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Price ££
6.
Chef Phong - Thai Takeaway
Why it fits A Thai restaurant in Lincoln, rated 4.6 from 145 Google reviews.
Chef Phong Thai Takeaway is an independent Thai takeaway in Lincoln.
- Open today 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Price £
7.
The Plough Inn
Why it fits A Greek restaurant in Nettleham, rated 4.7 from 636 Google reviews.
Family-run Greek restaurant in Nettleham village, with an upstairs taverna called Greek2Me.
- Open today 3:00 – 11:00 PM
- Price not listed
8.
Mama's Kitchen Pot
Why it fits A Greek restaurant in Lincoln, rated 4.7 from 75 Google reviews.
Greek restaurant on The Strait in Lincoln.
- Open today 12:00 – 8:00 PM
- Price ££

Independent restaurants in Lincoln

35 of the 98 restaurants listed here are verified independent so far: a restaurant gets the independent badge once a Companies House check is recorded, and chains are labelled. For a short list with each restaurant’s trading company, read our guide to the best independent restaurants in Lincoln.

Browse restaurants in Lincoln, with addresses and ownership status. The verified independent badge identifies our positive ownership findings.

Explore places around West Parade, Union Road, Grantham Street, Burton Road, Castle Square. Open a listing for its recorded address and ownership status.

About this list

98 listed places in Lincoln. Coverage is incomplete.

Listing and ownership verification are separate. No badge is neutral: ownership may be unchecked, unresolved or non-independent.

Sources, ownership checks and corrections

Type

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Listed places in Lincoln

98 places

Restaurants in Lincoln

420 Smokehouse

Little Korea

La Trattoria Da Vincenzo

The House of Phở

Caffè Portico

Chef Phong - Thai Takeaway

The Plough Inn

Mama's Kitchen Pot

Independent restaurants in Lincoln

About this list

Listed places in Lincoln