Quick info
About Café Misto
Fresh pasta and gnocchi are made in house at Café Misto, a small café on Bailgate in Lincoln, near Newport Arch. The chef-owner prepares all of the food himself and comes out to chat with customers at the tables, and mushroom ravioli sits among the dishes he sends out. Lunch is the main part of what the kitchen serves, with coffee and cake alongside it, and wine comes by the glass or the bottle, with Cabernet Sauvignon among the reds. Seating inside is limited, and tables outside add room for anyone who prefers to eat in the open air. A step-free entrance means visitors with mobility needs can get in without a threshold to manage. Dogs are welcome. The café takes walk-ins rather than bookings, so customers simply arrive and take a table when one is free.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Menu & Prices
8 dishes- Penne
- Tortellini
- Pork Ravioli
- Beef Ravioli
- Vegetarian Pasta
- Ravioli with Mushrooms
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mushroom ravioli, gnocchi, coffee and red wine.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mushroom ravioli, gnocchi, coffee and red wine.
Customer Review Summary
Mushroom ravioli is the dish reviewers single out most, called sensational and special by diners who returned for it, with homemade gnocchi and pasta lunches close behind. Several describe the food as delicious and inexpensive, and a few say the pasta beat what they ate in Italy. The red wine, including a Cabernet Sauvignon, draws praise as very good, and the coffee and cake get their own mentions. Reviewers repeatedly credit the owner and chef, who prepares the food himself, as friendly, humorous and good company, and some say the conversation made them feel at home. Several found the place on a local's recommendation, and tourists describe it as favoured by locals. The reviews raise no complaints. One reviewer came back the next day for more pasta, another went every day for a chat and a glass, and a third mentions extra little touches from the service.
Customer Review Summary
Mushroom ravioli is the dish reviewers single out most, called sensational and special by diners who returned for it, with homemade gnocchi and pasta lunches close behind. Several describe the food as delicious and inexpensive, and a few say the pasta beat what they ate in Italy. The red wine, including a Cabernet Sauvignon, draws praise as very good, and the coffee and cake get their own mentions. Reviewers repeatedly credit the owner and chef, who prepares the food himself, as friendly, humorous and good company, and some say the conversation made them feel at home. Several found the place on a local's recommendation, and tourists describe it as favoured by locals. The reviews raise no complaints. One reviewer came back the next day for more pasta, another went every day for a chat and a glass, and a third mentions extra little touches from the service.
Featured reviews
- Rodger S
“Twice in 3 days!!! Bloody brilliant...rob is a great host...that mushroom ravioli was special...great coffee as well We shall definitely return”
- Andy
“Great find. Small cafe but very pleasant place to sit and enjoy a coffee. The prices are about the best in the city and the coffee is top quality. We were tourists but, it seemed favoured by the locals. Need I say more?”
- Caloyskie
“Very great find! Came across this nice, cosy little cafe on the way to visit the Newport Arch. Food was very delicious! Robert prepared all of the food by himself”
- Andy Muir
“Had a great lunch. Lovely service. Went above and beyond with extra little touches. Would eat here again”
- Sue Smallwood
“Fabulous find! I highly recommend you take the time to find this gem. Excellent service, excellent coffee, scrumptious cake and all served with a smile. Great value for money too. I will definitely return to sample the delicious lunches on offer xx”
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed outside
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Good for kids
- Alcohol
- Casual
- On-site services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dining options· 7
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Offerings· 2
- Small plates
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
Location
Cafes near Café Misto
- 0.2 mi
shortcrust pastry pies, haslett sausage rolls, cheesecake with fresh cream
- Cafe Ella4.81440.3 miVegetarian optionsVegan optionsWi-Fi
full english breakfast, bacon and sausage sandwiches, dog treats
- 0.3 miOutdoor seatingVegetarian optionsReservations
full english breakfast, avocado and poached eggs on toast, slow service
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Café MistoOutdoor seating · Delivery | 4.880 | — | mushroom ravioli, gnocchi, coffee |
| Hobbsons Restaurant and Pie Shop | 4.5935 | 0.2 mi | shortcrust pastry pies, haslett sausage rolls, cheesecake with fresh cream |
| Cafe EllaVegetarian options · Vegan options · Wi-Fi | 4.8144 | 0.3 mi | full english breakfast, bacon and sausage sandwiches, dog treats |
| The Rogues Coffee House & KitchenOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Reservations | 4.972 | 0.3 mi | full english breakfast, avocado and poached eggs on toast, slow service |
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