Lakeside - North Kesteven

Love this restaurant so much ! Stunning views of rhe glorious grounds . Elegant decor and amazing food and service. It’s also great for afternoon tea ! The pink lounge is so pretty ! I got married there in 1999 . Branston Hall is a very special place in my heart .

Had dinner on 2 nights at this very well run reasturant whilst staying at the hotel, the system of selecting from meue before entering resturant works very well, there is supposed to be a dress code but on both nights this was not followeed with gents in polo shirts! also on second night one diner was working on his lap top throuout the meal! staff work extreamly hard and anre very good and knowlegable will definatly return

During our visit to the garden center, we stopped by this cafe and were quite impressed. The staff were exceptionally friendly and the prices were reasonable. We ordered two steak pie dinners, which were delicious. Our only minor complaints were that the food could have been a bit hotter and some tables were too cramped. Regardless, we would definitely return as the food was so enjoyable.

I made a reservation for a birthday lunch for three at Lakeside and was extremely disappointed with the meal. Let's start with the positives: the location, grounds, and house were picturesque, clean, and well-maintained. The restaurant had a delightful, airy, and bright atmosphere with elegant ambience. The service was fantastic, with polite, friendly, and attentive staff. However, the negatives all revolve around the food. The starter of squid with chickpeas, chorizo, and potato was a letdown with rubbery squid, bland chickpeas, and strange potato wedges. The main dish of beef and mushroom with rosti potato and greens was one of the worst I've had, with strips of fried beef in a bitter sauce, tough and chewy beef, soggy rosti, and bland greens. The chicken and rice dish also had tough and stringy chicken, although the steamed vegetables and rice were praised. We decided to skip dessert due to the disappointing meal. With a bill of over £70 for just water and one orange juice, the meal was a painful experience, especially for a birthday treat. I was hopeful to love this place, but the meal was incredibly disappointing. Unfortunately, we won't be returning.

Fantastic food. High quality ingredients perfectly cooked and served in a delightful setting. Also the wine list is very good.