Anyone who knows me will know that Nasturtium Bistro and Restaurant has been well up there with my favourite restaurants – if not my #1 favourite – in the area since it first opened in 2022.
Having recently moved from Abbeygate in Grimsby town centre to Kingsway in Cleethorpes, the eatery has gone from strength to strength since it was established by talented local chef Jack Phillips.
I stopped by for one of their amazing breakfasts shortly after the new restaurant opened to the public, and was eager to get down there once again when the new Lunch menu was launched.
From Wednesday to Sunday from 12pm to 3pm, diners can enjoy a starter and main for just £20 each. Considering the high quality of the food, I think this price is so reasonable.
Heading there one Saturday with my partner, I ordered the smoked mackerel chowder with herb oil and sourdough bread for my starter, and he went for the mushroom gyoza with wild mushroom and ponzu broth – but we decided to share both of them between us.
In true Nasturtium fashion, the dishes were, as always, presented immaculately, resembling culinary works of art.
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The taste of the chowder was just mouth-watering, and fully celebrated the rich and vibrant flavour of the mackerel. Mopping up the thick sauce with the sourdough bread just made it the perfect winter warmer dish, and I’m still craving it now.
The mushroom gyoza dish was equally as delicious, with the citrus flavour of the ponzu combined with rich and salty soy sauce acting as the perfect dip for the gyozas.
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For our main courses, I chose the braised lamb ragu with parpardelle pasta and chive oil and my partner ordered the squash tortellini with lemon pesto, tenderstem broccoli, amaretti crumb and squash puree.
The lamb was melt-in-your-mouth tender and moreish, and the pasta was cooked to the perfect consistency. As for the squash tortellini, this was one of my favourite vegetarian dishes I’ve had in a long time.
If you’re looking for somewhere a bit different to eat that resembles a fine dining restaurant in a big city – but without the hefty price tag and “pretentious” feeling inside – then Nasturtium is the spot for you.
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I’ve eaten there a few times and I’ve never once been even the slightest bit disappointed – the food just blows me away every single time, and it’s a warm and welcoming spot where the staff are always so friendly.
Chef Jack is absolutely incredible at what he does, and has transformed the local food scene for the better.
To find out more about Nasturtium, click here.
