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Since opening in 2001, the Limetree has received many excellent reviews in local and national publications.
Here's a taste of what people have been saying.
The Good Food Guide
Main entry since 2003
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‘The cooking - emphasising robust flavours and interesting taste combinations - at first seems simple and rustic, but the no frills presentation is misleading: there is real sophistication here, and hearty, pleasing flavours.’
‘The Limetree makes an ideal waypoint for motorway floggers seeking civilised sustenance. Gracious, unobtrusive, attentive and unhurried service is everything most people would ask.’
Joanna Blythman
Sunday Herald
‘Everything about the Limetree is heartening. The menu is short, discriminating and sensible. Basics, like the after dinner coffee and home-baked bread with its slow-baked crust, are a class act. Bravo!’
‘The Limetree has got all its priorities right... Food is King here... 9/10’
Joanna Blthyman
58 great Scottish Restaurants
‘Standards never slacken. Good raw materials shine with accomplished but not always conventional treatments.’
Tam Cowan
Daily Record
‘This was outstanding value for money and, thinking back to the 150 restaurants I've reviewed, I'd say it easily merits a top five slot.’
Peter Irvine
Scotland The Best
‘Matt and Artemis Seddon aim to serve good food at sensible prices, but this is an understatement - it’s fantastic value.’
Ron MacKenna
Saturday Herald
‘The Limetree is a mid-priced restaurant offering high level cooking that delights with every course.’
Neil Maclean
Sunday Times
‘Matt slaves away in the kitchen. No, literally slaves. He does all the cooking himself; he even washes his own pans. Could you imagine Gordon Ramsey picking up a pair of Marigolds and a Brillo pad?’
Elisabeth Mahoney
The Herald Magazine
‘My Pork and rabbit terrine starter is maddeningly good. It's the sort of dish that even while I'm eating it, has me planning my return visit to the restaurant.’
Scottish Rural Chef of the year
Shortlisted, 2003
Savour the Flavours of Dumfries and Galloway
Highly commended, 2007
Eat Scotland
Silver Award
Eat Scotland Website
The Limetree is a member of the VisitScotland quality assurance scheme.
The Scotch Beef Club Website
The Limetree is an ambassador for fresh, well produced, fully traceable Scotch beef.
Michelin Red Guide
The Limetree is listed in this respected guide.
