The Bronze Pig

We went for dinner last Saturday. Boy oh boy what an experience. We were passing through after a very tough day and were looking for a place to have a nice dinner just the two of us, no kids. After looking at a couple of options we decided for the bronze pig and arrived at the place with not a lot of expectations, but knowing it had a great reputation. The place is quirky and lovely. The manager/owner Pompeo and the front of the house team are very lovely and chatty and will engage with people and were very helpful. Now the food. It Is amazing. We had a very lovely dinner. Starter with the Beef Reuben, pig and seabass as mains and the sheep milk panna cotta as dessert. The flavours are in general very strong (with the exception of the seabass) and the chef seems to prefer very punchy combinations with his preparations which is something that I personally enjoy. The drinks menu is quite complete as well from very fancy and pricy options to very much affordable ones. 100% endorsed!

Can't rate the rooms as we only used the restaurant - which was excellent. We ate from the a la carte menu & opted to have the recommended wines; my French guests were particularly impressed by the lamb. Service was friendly & attentive & not intrusive. The dining room was warm & welcoming on a wet March evening. Definitely one of the best restaurants in Lincoln & would certainly eat here again.

We had a great time at the bronze pig. We ordered the chefs vegan taster menu and we were not disappointed, every dish was perfectly balanced and thought though, and came with pairing wines. The miso cauliflower with cabbage noodles was our favourite. The owner was very attentive and made conversation, we felt very looked after and at ease. It felt like a very personable experience. We would defiantly come to the bronze pig again.

Just to clarify, I didn't stay in the hotel, just had dinner. I was recommended this restaurant by a neighbour as The Old Bakery was closed down. High quality restaurant. It looks elegant and refined, from the large china oriental vases to the ceiling lights, cristal chandeliers. The choice of materials, textures, all exudes quality. The bold paper and brightly colour murals on the wall are interesting and the chairs/armchairs delightful to look at and sit, all combining very well. The food was delicious: beautifully cooked and elegantly presented, the combination of flavours and textures singing in harmony. Starter of miso glazed pork belly and main of plaice: I particularly loved the combination of the pork, perfectly cooked almost melting in your mouth, with the saltiness of the eel. My main was really good as well and the dessert, pistachio and peach. (Port poached peach/pistachio macaroon/manuka honey) good but perhaps the weakest. The Pinot Noir Gran Riserva (Leyda Valley) complemented very well a wonderful meal. The owner, Pompeo, has created a high quality restaurant with a great atmosphere. The food is delicious, staff great and service excellent. Highly recommended.