The Lime Tree is an independent restaurant is situated in leafy West Didsbury in South Manchester.
For those unfamiliar, Didsbury has a fairly foodie reputation and there are tonnes of restaurants, both chain and independents throughout the area. For as long as I can remember it is unofficially ... Read review
The Lime Tree is an award winning restaurant housed in a 14th century building located in ... more
the medieval square of Lenham Close to Maidstone Ashford and Canterbury Historic Leeds Castle is nearby Easy reach of the M20 for access to both the channel ports and tunnel All 10 bedrooms have an ensuite shower TV and tea coffee making facilities Ample car park at front of building
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of the famous Lime Tree at the St. Lawrence Cricket Ground, the home of Kent County Cricket Club, after it was blown over in high winds during the weekend.
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Advantages: The food is consistently excellent! Sticky toffee pudding is to die for mmm.... Disadvantages: The outside dining area could be better
The Lime Tree is an independent restaurant is situated in leafy West Didsbury in South Manchester.
For those unfamiliar, Didsbury has a fairly foodie reputation and there are tonnes of restaurants, both chain and independents throughout the area. For as long as I can remember it is unofficially referred to "the best restaurant in Didsbury".
It's certainly the first place I would think of to have a celebratory meal, ... ...out as French cuisine, nowadays the food is mainly modern British / brassiere style. Expect to pay between £3-£8 for starters, £11-£20 for mains and about £4 for deserts although they do serve Sunday lunch menus and early bird offers for lower prices (example price 3 courses for £15.95). Most of the mains are sufficient that you do not need to order extra sides but they are all priced at £2.95 should you be feeling extra hungry!
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The Lime Tree is an independent restaurant is situated in leafy West Didsbury in South Manchester.
For those unfamiliar, Didsbury has a fairly foodie reputation and there are tonnes of restaurants, both chain and independents throughout the area. For as long as I can remember it is unofficially referred to "the best restaurant in Didsbury". It's certainly the first place I would think of to have a celebratory meal, perfect for when you just want that something special to mark an occasion.
"The food"
Having started out as French cuisine, nowadays the food is mainly modern British / brassiere style. Expect to pay between £3-£8 for starters, £11-£20 for mains and about £4 for deserts although they do serve Sunday lunch menus and early bird offers for lower prices (example price 3 courses for £15.95). Most of the mains are sufficient that you do not need to order extra sides but they are all priced at £2.95 should you be feeling extra hungry!
If I listed everything good on the menu this would be a very long review indeed :) So let me just say that in my experience they specialise in Scallops, Steak, Salmon and Sticky Toffee Pudding. In fact my friend came back from the Caribbean and said that the Scallops at the Lime Tree were far better than the ones she had there! There are usually a couple of fish dishes and at least one vegetarian dish on the mains menu at any time. I generally order fish or vegetarian meals in restaurants so it's perfect for me. Their salmon is always meltingly soft (it's easy to overcook salmon making it as tough as old boots).
I have been there so many times now and have developed a trust in the place. I know that whatever I order, even if it's not my usual thing, it will be cooked to perfection. One example that springs to mind is their sticky toffee pudding. Now I'm of the opinion that if a desert isn't chocolate, it's wasted calories! This is because I am a total chocoholic but one time my friend ordered sticky toffee pudding which has never appealed to me - just not a fan of toffee at all so would never have ordered it. One spoonful later and the chocolate was history! Biting into the lightest sponge with warm velvety toffee sauce set off with some vanilla ice cream...YUM I can still taste it now! Beautifully cooked without being overly rich or sweet, it was nothing short of divine!
The wine list is extensive and covers produce from several regions. Bottles start at £15.50 but they do offer half bottles as well as wine by the glass. A decent selection of champagne is available for those in a particularly celebratory mood! Beers and spirits, coffee and liqueurs are also on the menu, in fact the desert menu suggest a liqueur to compliment each choice!
"The Restaurant"
The atmosphere is just lovely. The restaurant is split into two - the main part has the bar in it and a fireplace giving it a really cosy feel - it's lovely to sit there in winter and the use of tea lights and dimmed lighting makes you feel like you are shutting the wintry world out!
In the summertime I prefer to sit in the conservatory area which is very light and bright. the entire side of the conservatory is decorated with tiny fairy lights which makes it magical once the night start's drawing in.
The one area I think could be improved upon is their outside dining.
There is a small dining area at the front of the restaurant for around 4 or five small tables which is okay but not the best as it's on the main road. Also it doesn't get the sun therefore feels quite dark and shady - not my cup of tea I'm afraid so I avoid it. I feel like it's a shame for them because I'm sure they lose custom because of it - people like to make the most of the pitiful summer we get in this great country of ours!! Having said that, I have never been here when it's not at least 3/4 full so they are clearly not suffering. Also they do open all the doors so the inside doesn't get too stuffy.
"Other general info"
- Parking is pretty difficult particularly on weekends due to the proximity of so many other restaurants and bars in what is essentially a residential area so be prepared or take a taxi.
- Booking is essential and definitely recommended well in advance, again particularly for weekends. It's mega popular and people do tend to drive from way outside the area to see the reputation of the Lime Tree for themselves.
- Service has always been excellent in my experience. Courteous and neither rushed nor too slow.
- visit their website at www.thelimetreerestaurant.co.uk for further info
*posted (with much less info!!) as clara29 on dooyoo*
Advantages: Excellent Quality Good and atmosphere Disadvantages: Must book in advance for evening meals
...You can catch the early bird 3 course meal for about £15 follow by a coffee. The average price for a main course is about £10. You'll be spoilt for choice in selecting a wine because the list is endless. You can any wine from many parts of the world. I would recommend The Lime Tree to anyone who want to have good quality food especially for the special occasion. But book in advance if you want to have an evening meal.
The diners tend to be couples ...
axie 04.10.2006
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