Lovely enough venue with a live DJ setting the ambience (which I did enjoy). Not my favourite Japanese restaurant I've been to but the food was delicious and service was great, but they could do with greater food variety on the
Paul Raymund Chan
A well recommended place ?We will definitely come again and recommend this place.
Janet Hughes
Beautiful food and excellent
JJ Cc
great staff, fresh sushi, amazing porky belly and asahi on tap!
Tegan Rowe
Have been here on a few occasions and always had a great time - most recently I held a party in the rooftop terrace and Mia was amazing at handling everything for us, even accommodating last minute changes and dietary needs. We also got a menu of custom cocktails, which was AMAZING. Would definitely recommend this venue for small-medium parties!
A RA
Went for a bottomless brunch Saturday and it was fantastic. Great value for money and lovely atmosphere for large groups. 10/10 would recommend and go again!
Noah Cieslik
I joined Cognito's team as a Bar Back/Food Runner position around a year and a half ago and moved up to becoming a waiter after 6 months. Since leaving I have felt they deserve an honest and true review of my time there given that I was able to take on the full experience.To start with, the owners Zara and Ellie are the most lovely and compassionate people I have ever had the privilege of working with. Their commitment and care to their craft and business really do show. I can promise you if you encounter them on a trip to Cognito you will leave with absolute joy and satisfaction.The staff at Cognito are some of the best people around. The floor team are such kind and loving people they make your experience at Cognito feel so welcoming and comfortable.The kitchen team are always cooking up something extra tasty and spectacular, they truly all have a gift for their craft and the food will not disappoint. Special thanks to Darren head chef for always putting a smile on everyone's faces with both his food and humour.Cocktails are part of Cognito's speciality and that is nothing but the truth. Head of Bar Lucas is one of the most dedicated and inspiring personnel I've ever seen, his brilliant and diverse cocktails he and his team bring together with new cocktail menus on the regular never fall short of greatness. So a special props to him and if you come to try these cocktails you will know exactly what I'm talking about.Cognito is a place of commitment and care for the customers. Where your needs and desires set, they are always met. Moving forward in my career I most definitely am going to have a really hard time finding a position that beats the love and commitment that everyone at Cognito showed me.Thank you Cognito,Noah C :)
Grace Cooper
Absolutely fantastic food and service.Will be back again soon, as always.
nick wiles
Disappointed. Very expensive food that was good, but only good. Very loud music, tables, menus, cutlery all needed a bloody good clean. Alcohol free cocktails were delicious. No, I wouldn't go back.
Arthur Jones
The food is to die for. Not only is the food great but the atmosphere and staff too. Thank you so much Jada and
I’ve been to cognito many times now and I can honestly say it’s become one of my most favourite restaurants/ bars!The drinks are always amazing (special shout out to them as they are one of the few places that offer white port!). The bar staff are always really helpful in recommending drinks and there seems to be a signature cocktail for everyone!There has never been a dish that I haven’t loved (and I’ve worked my way through the menu). For sushi my favourite is the dragon roll and my favourite large dish has the be the cognito chicken (chicken 6 ways)!You can tell the staff/ owners put so much into creating both the food and drink menus.The staff have always delivered the best service and nothing has ever been too much trouble for any of them.Cognito has a warm, friendly atmosphere with a great vibe. Always look forward to my visits!
Jade Skeels-Thompson
I’ve previously left a 5 star review as I’ve visited a few times and had a great experience but after last night I don’t think we will return again. We had booked a table for 8pm, upon arrival they didn’t have a table for us and told us to come back later, there was nowhere to sit and wait as there was a wedding on downstairs.Our table was ready at 8.35pm, I know it’s only half an hour late but when we have paid a babysitter to look after our children we are on a time schedule which is why we booked a table.We got seated and ordered our food and drinks, we ordered a few dishes, one was prawn tempura which never arrived, we had to ask for this to be removed from the bill. We ordered “birthday ice cream” which was completely inedible, it was rock solid we couldn’t get our spoons in to eat it.We asked for the bill 3 times and it took 25 minutes to come, again this wouldn’t usually be much of an issue but as our table was nearly 40 minutes late we was worried about time. I just want to add that the waitress was really apologetic and nice and the food was nice.I went to the toilets as we left and there was white dust all over the side with rolled up paper discarded next to it and empty drinks all over and tissue on the floor.Unfortunately myself and my husband was awake in the night being sick, we ordered 8 dishes and both tried each others so we aren’t sure what it was but overall was a really bad experience and really disappointing.If you are hosting a wedding, maybe don’t have your restaurant open at the same time. Really disappointed as we have enjoyed visiting in the past.
Elody King
We came in on Wednesday early evening. The staff were incredibly attentive, polite and knowledgeable. The food was stunning. I have never had sushi before and what a treat it was to come here and be served beautiful looking and tasting food. Thank you all for a wonderful experience.
Kate Knights
Fantastic date night. Food was delicious, cocktails superb, atmosphere spot on and service faultless! This venue is a great addition to Lincoln with high-end yet affordable dining and the little touches have not been forgotten such as our ‘happy anniversary’ card left on the table. From being warmly greeted at the door, having table service with a great attitude to the professionally and expertise flowing throughout, we had a memorably delightful evening and will be returning to try the rest of the menu! Well done team ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
PaulaS1210
Visited for our daughter18th birthday and very disappointed with the food. Had to pre order as there was 10 of us, we ordered a set menu for 8 meat/fish and 2 vegan. No vegan noodle brought to the table, 2 portions of duck noodles to share between 8 people and no dessert brought until we asked, then had a spicy sticky toffee pudding that had been cut into 6 pieces stuck in the middle of the table with no plates for family/friends to share. Certainly not worth the £380 price tag for food alone.
Lovely enough venue with a live DJ setting the ambience (which I did enjoy). Not my favourite Japanese restaurant I've been to but the food was delicious and service was great, but they could do with greater food variety on the
A well recommended place ?We will definitely come again and recommend this place.
Beautiful food and excellent
great staff, fresh sushi, amazing porky belly and asahi on tap!
Have been here on a few occasions and always had a great time - most recently I held a party in the rooftop terrace and Mia was amazing at handling everything for us, even accommodating last minute changes and dietary needs. We also got a menu of custom cocktails, which was AMAZING. Would definitely recommend this venue for small-medium parties!
Went for a bottomless brunch Saturday and it was fantastic. Great value for money and lovely atmosphere for large groups. 10/10 would recommend and go again!
I joined Cognito's team as a Bar Back/Food Runner position around a year and a half ago and moved up to becoming a waiter after 6 months. Since leaving I have felt they deserve an honest and true review of my time there given that I was able to take on the full experience.To start with, the owners Zara and Ellie are the most lovely and compassionate people I have ever had the privilege of working with. Their commitment and care to their craft and business really do show. I can promise you if you encounter them on a trip to Cognito you will leave with absolute joy and satisfaction.The staff at Cognito are some of the best people around. The floor team are such kind and loving people they make your experience at Cognito feel so welcoming and comfortable.The kitchen team are always cooking up something extra tasty and spectacular, they truly all have a gift for their craft and the food will not disappoint. Special thanks to Darren head chef for always putting a smile on everyone's faces with both his food and humour.Cocktails are part of Cognito's speciality and that is nothing but the truth. Head of Bar Lucas is one of the most dedicated and inspiring personnel I've ever seen, his brilliant and diverse cocktails he and his team bring together with new cocktail menus on the regular never fall short of greatness. So a special props to him and if you come to try these cocktails you will know exactly what I'm talking about.Cognito is a place of commitment and care for the customers. Where your needs and desires set, they are always met. Moving forward in my career I most definitely am going to have a really hard time finding a position that beats the love and commitment that everyone at Cognito showed me.Thank you Cognito,Noah C :)
Absolutely fantastic food and service.Will be back again soon, as always.
Disappointed. Very expensive food that was good, but only good. Very loud music, tables, menus, cutlery all needed a bloody good clean. Alcohol free cocktails were delicious. No, I wouldn't go back.
The food is to die for. Not only is the food great but the atmosphere and staff too. Thank you so much Jada and
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I’ve been to cognito many times now and I can honestly say it’s become one of my most favourite restaurants/ bars!The drinks are always amazing (special shout out to them as they are one of the few places that offer white port!). The bar staff are always really helpful in recommending drinks and there seems to be a signature cocktail for everyone!There has never been a dish that I haven’t loved (and I’ve worked my way through the menu). For sushi my favourite is the dragon roll and my favourite large dish has the be the cognito chicken (chicken 6 ways)!You can tell the staff/ owners put so much into creating both the food and drink menus.The staff have always delivered the best service and nothing has ever been too much trouble for any of them.Cognito has a warm, friendly atmosphere with a great vibe. Always look forward to my visits!
I’ve previously left a 5 star review as I’ve visited a few times and had a great experience but after last night I don’t think we will return again. We had booked a table for 8pm, upon arrival they didn’t have a table for us and told us to come back later, there was nowhere to sit and wait as there was a wedding on downstairs.Our table was ready at 8.35pm, I know it’s only half an hour late but when we have paid a babysitter to look after our children we are on a time schedule which is why we booked a table.We got seated and ordered our food and drinks, we ordered a few dishes, one was prawn tempura which never arrived, we had to ask for this to be removed from the bill. We ordered “birthday ice cream” which was completely inedible, it was rock solid we couldn’t get our spoons in to eat it.We asked for the bill 3 times and it took 25 minutes to come, again this wouldn’t usually be much of an issue but as our table was nearly 40 minutes late we was worried about time. I just want to add that the waitress was really apologetic and nice and the food was nice.I went to the toilets as we left and there was white dust all over the side with rolled up paper discarded next to it and empty drinks all over and tissue on the floor.Unfortunately myself and my husband was awake in the night being sick, we ordered 8 dishes and both tried each others so we aren’t sure what it was but overall was a really bad experience and really disappointing.If you are hosting a wedding, maybe don’t have your restaurant open at the same time. Really disappointed as we have enjoyed visiting in the past.
We came in on Wednesday early evening. The staff were incredibly attentive, polite and knowledgeable. The food was stunning. I have never had sushi before and what a treat it was to come here and be served beautiful looking and tasting food. Thank you all for a wonderful experience.
Fantastic date night. Food was delicious, cocktails superb, atmosphere spot on and service faultless! This venue is a great addition to Lincoln with high-end yet affordable dining and the little touches have not been forgotten such as our ‘happy anniversary’ card left on the table. From being warmly greeted at the door, having table service with a great attitude to the professionally and expertise flowing throughout, we had a memorably delightful evening and will be returning to try the rest of the menu! Well done team ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Visited for our daughter18th birthday and very disappointed with the food. Had to pre order as there was 10 of us, we ordered a set menu for 8 meat/fish and 2 vegan. No vegan noodle brought to the table, 2 portions of duck noodles to share between 8 people and no dessert brought until we asked, then had a spicy sticky toffee pudding that had been cut into 6 pieces stuck in the middle of the table with no plates for family/friends to share. Certainly not worth the £380 price tag for food alone.