The atmosphere is incredibly intimate and staff are so helpful and attentive. The food is just phenomenal and I really liked how the menu was different to the last time we went, a few months before, so we got to think fresh!
Duncan Owen
Came on the advice of a local. Won't listen to them again. Food was decidedly average. Chips were good but that's all I could recommend. All the small plates dishes looked and tasted the same. And all covered in the same sauce. Kitchen needs a shake up. Won't return.
Fiona Knowles
Delicious food, best Panna Cotta I've ever tasted, great atmosphere, and the service was stop on. Highly recommend, great for gluten free too !
Adam Noble
I had a duck pastrami starter that was poor, for all the ingredients on the plate it lacked any real flavour. Very disappointing. It also arrived at the table almost immediately after ordering as if pre-plated.After a VERY long wait for main course the roast arrived and it was very nice but just needed some seasoning. I’m not sure if they had run out of salt as there wasn’t any on the tables either but that’s all it was missing was a good grind or salt.The dessert was truly exceptional.I wouldn’t rush back but I wouldn’t avoid either.
colin piggott
Just tried to book a table for Saturday he cut me off twice was very rude. Waste of time.
johno636
The food is beautifully presented. We had mostly fish and vegetarian dishes. Good wine list and nice surroundings. The waitress didn’t know full details about the menu but not a big problem.
Elaine Clarke
A great place for fab cocktails - this week had the Sunday lunch which was delicious and the starters were great too.
Definitely recommend a visit
GrandTour56823459917
We were visiting Stamford for a weekend and ate in a range of restaurants and, while all were mostly very nice, The Slanted Door was easily our favourite. The staff were very accommodating and friendly, and they made a real effort to have a real chat with us. This definitely helped with the lovely cocktails! I don’t know if it’s the ingredients or the alcohol they use, but they really were a cut above the (many) others we had over our weekend. Food was also exquisite. Beautifully presented with flavour to match. Both of us left feeling really satisfied. If I’m ever back in Stamford I’ll definitely be returning, and I wouldn’t mind trying the roast, too.
Pub G
What can I say. Fantastic food, amazing atmosphere in a truly lovely town. This restaurant ticks every box. Fantastic wine list.
OxfordBblue
After a fabulous dining experience at THE COSY CLUB in Stamford, we went on for drinks and happened upon The Slanted Door. We asked for a drinks table and were seated by waitresses at a tall table just inside the door on the left. Since it was my husband’s birthday, we decided to have cocktails and began to peruse the menu. Five minutes later, the door flew open and in stormed an agitated man who marched to the bar. He rounded on us and shouted at us across the diners, ‘You can’t sit there!’ We stared at him thinking he was a customer, however when he continued to berate us for sitting on ‘A table just for dining’, we realised to our shock that he was a member of staff! Then, after I had asserted that we had been seated there by his staff, he continued to insist we were in the wrong as his staff ‘Didn’t know we shouldn’t sit there!’. Worse still, he went on to put it to the public vote and announced loudly to our fellow customers, ‘Does anyone mind these people sitting here?’. Puzzled and surprised, everyone stared at him and agreed that we were quite welcome to our table! However, by this time, we had drawn the conclusion that we certainly didn’t want it and wouldn’t be staying! The man in question was informed that he had been most rude and lacked customer service skills, he didn’t care one bit. He seemed perfectly happy that the establishment didn’t need new customers, obviously they have enough already? Needless to say, if you want a relaxed and happy evening out this is not the place for you! My husband and I, along with our two adult daughters took our custom elsewhere and continued our fabulous evening at THE WINEBAR in Stamford, that was very welcoming and enjoyable ?
We were made to feel so welcome at the Slanted Door. I have a gluten allergy and the staff were so helpful and knowledgeable. They went out of their way to do me a gluten-free yorkshire and cauliflower cheese, (both SO tasty) which made my roast lunch epic. The lamb was tender and everyone was impressed with the quality and presentation of the desserts too. It is really not that much more expensive than other options in the area, but vastly superior. We are already planning another family reunion here!
JulesK78
Fabulous evening - gorgeous cosy setting, great service & the food was incredible. Absolutely will return & wholehearted recommend.
Mark D
Absolutely fantastic. Food was 1st class, staff were attentive and helpful, nice cosy setting. Definitely give this place a visit, you won’t be disappointed.
Georgia A
Absolutely amazing food and service amazing staff!! Would 100000% go again. We were made to feel so welcome and very quick service !
Chris Dobson
Went for lunch and was pretty average. Food was fine, although requested no coriander and it wasn’t completely removed. Was a good atmosphere, better for drinks.
The atmosphere is incredibly intimate and staff are so helpful and attentive. The food is just phenomenal and I really liked how the menu was different to the last time we went, a few months before, so we got to think fresh!
Came on the advice of a local. Won't listen to them again. Food was decidedly average. Chips were good but that's all I could recommend. All the small plates dishes looked and tasted the same. And all covered in the same sauce. Kitchen needs a shake up. Won't return.
Delicious food, best Panna Cotta I've ever tasted, great atmosphere, and the service was stop on. Highly recommend, great for gluten free too !
I had a duck pastrami starter that was poor, for all the ingredients on the plate it lacked any real flavour. Very disappointing. It also arrived at the table almost immediately after ordering as if pre-plated.After a VERY long wait for main course the roast arrived and it was very nice but just needed some seasoning. I’m not sure if they had run out of salt as there wasn’t any on the tables either but that’s all it was missing was a good grind or salt.The dessert was truly exceptional.I wouldn’t rush back but I wouldn’t avoid either.
Just tried to book a table for Saturday he cut me off twice was very rude. Waste of time.
The food is beautifully presented. We had mostly fish and vegetarian dishes. Good wine list and nice surroundings. The waitress didn’t know full details about the menu but not a big problem.
A great place for fab cocktails - this week had the Sunday lunch which was delicious and the starters were great too. Definitely recommend a visit
We were visiting Stamford for a weekend and ate in a range of restaurants and, while all were mostly very nice, The Slanted Door was easily our favourite. The staff were very accommodating and friendly, and they made a real effort to have a real chat with us. This definitely helped with the lovely cocktails! I don’t know if it’s the ingredients or the alcohol they use, but they really were a cut above the (many) others we had over our weekend. Food was also exquisite. Beautifully presented with flavour to match. Both of us left feeling really satisfied. If I’m ever back in Stamford I’ll definitely be returning, and I wouldn’t mind trying the roast, too.
What can I say. Fantastic food, amazing atmosphere in a truly lovely town. This restaurant ticks every box. Fantastic wine list.
After a fabulous dining experience at THE COSY CLUB in Stamford, we went on for drinks and happened upon The Slanted Door. We asked for a drinks table and were seated by waitresses at a tall table just inside the door on the left. Since it was my husband’s birthday, we decided to have cocktails and began to peruse the menu. Five minutes later, the door flew open and in stormed an agitated man who marched to the bar. He rounded on us and shouted at us across the diners, ‘You can’t sit there!’ We stared at him thinking he was a customer, however when he continued to berate us for sitting on ‘A table just for dining’, we realised to our shock that he was a member of staff! Then, after I had asserted that we had been seated there by his staff, he continued to insist we were in the wrong as his staff ‘Didn’t know we shouldn’t sit there!’. Worse still, he went on to put it to the public vote and announced loudly to our fellow customers, ‘Does anyone mind these people sitting here?’. Puzzled and surprised, everyone stared at him and agreed that we were quite welcome to our table! However, by this time, we had drawn the conclusion that we certainly didn’t want it and wouldn’t be staying! The man in question was informed that he had been most rude and lacked customer service skills, he didn’t care one bit. He seemed perfectly happy that the establishment didn’t need new customers, obviously they have enough already? Needless to say, if you want a relaxed and happy evening out this is not the place for you! My husband and I, along with our two adult daughters took our custom elsewhere and continued our fabulous evening at THE WINEBAR in Stamford, that was very welcoming and enjoyable ?
Restaurantji Recommends
We were made to feel so welcome at the Slanted Door. I have a gluten allergy and the staff were so helpful and knowledgeable. They went out of their way to do me a gluten-free yorkshire and cauliflower cheese, (both SO tasty) which made my roast lunch epic. The lamb was tender and everyone was impressed with the quality and presentation of the desserts too. It is really not that much more expensive than other options in the area, but vastly superior. We are already planning another family reunion here!
Fabulous evening - gorgeous cosy setting, great service & the food was incredible. Absolutely will return & wholehearted recommend.
Absolutely fantastic. Food was 1st class, staff were attentive and helpful, nice cosy setting. Definitely give this place a visit, you won’t be disappointed.
Absolutely amazing food and service amazing staff!! Would 100000% go again. We were made to feel so welcome and very quick service !
Went for lunch and was pretty average. Food was fine, although requested no coriander and it wasn’t completely removed. Was a good atmosphere, better for drinks.