Despite the fact that the guest house had the Times restaurant critics in and they were all on tenterhooks, the service and the food were great. The chef's Italian but no pasta/pizza - cuts of meat/fish and beautifuly cooked.

The rooms were clean and well equipped and the bed comfortable. Nice thick towels too.

The Bakery is set in a terrace of houses so no pretty grounds but there is a view of Lincoln castle if you strain your neck round and it is in walking distance of the ancient bits of Lincoln or a very quick car ride to the cathedral car park.

My stay at The Old Bakery was a mixture of business and pleasure and it turned out to be a very pleasant surprise. The food was wonderful and the whole place very quaint. It was so convenient for the town centre and the main historical interests, I could walk to the said places. The staff were so friendly and helpful towards all my needs, it was like staying with good friends. Hopefully my business will enable me to return to sample the wonderful menu once again.

We have just got back from an excellent weekend. Alan, Tracy, Ivano and Lynne were very welcoming,hospitable and helpful with ideas of things to do and places to visit. The Old Bakery is very near to the Castle, Cathedral and shops. The restaurant had two main rooms, one being the beautiful conservatory that looked so different at night due to the lighting in the floor, and the front room that looked very charming still housing the origional bakery ovens.The food was the best we have eaten thanks to Ivano the chef. The menu offered a diverse and varied selection of main courses, we wanted to try them all!!! I have never seen such a large selection of cheeses, this gave us the opportunity to sample new flavours. In all a fabulous experience that we would like to repeat on at least an annual basis. You must book the restaurant when you book your room or you will miss out on an excellent meal. Thanks again Kath from Preston

At last a place to go that matches all the information given beforehand. The restaraunt was so easy to feel comfortable in. We were greeted in the small but warmly entrance by Mr Ritson who made us so relaxed with his story of the Old Bakery, and the food on offer that evening, made a perfect start to our wedding anniversary celebration. The meal was superb and that is not exaggerating. We only booked to stay the one night and how we wished it was for a couple more. As stated on another review the room was as expected overlooking the main road but never heard a thing when the pillows took control. Room, Spotless, Room, So Good my Dream fell asleep half way through it. Morning breakfast, did'nt really need it, but could not resist it. As many more visitors to this homely restaraunt will find out. Thank you Mr Ritson, Chef Ivano and all the staff who made my wife and I have a great anniversary. Mr & Mrs Carlos,Lake District. We shall be back.