The Lime Tree Restaurant in Limavady

Service très attentionné. Plats soignés mais pas au niveau de ce qu'on attendrait au regard du prix (prix moyen plus).

Would highly recommend, excellent food and staff were very helpful and pleasant.

The residents of Limavady are fortunate to have such a lovely restaurant, with pleasant service and food expertly created. Bountiful chicken pieces in carbonara. Blissful flavour combination in apricot sponge dessert. Worth discovering for yourself!

Absolutely fabulous. Staff amazing and food exquisite. Highly recommended

Brilliant meal in the Lime Tree. Moroccan Lamb casserole. Great food, friendly service, and all at a reasonable price.

Very good evening here having an early dinner. Nice service and food was excellent, really great flavours. Top quality!

A brilliant restaurant, food was lovely and fresh and service was very quick. We were served by a very attentive and welcoming young lady, Libby. Thank you we’ll be visiting again

Our first visit to the Lime Tree based on Tripadvisor reviews was fantastic and easy to see why it is so highly rated. Had the 2 course Early Bird Menu which offered great choice and in selecting a variety of options from 4 adults, every starter and main was amazing and great value. Also enjoyed the chat and history lesson with the owner on both how the restaurant started and where the name came from. Definitely worth a visit !!

Genuinely one of the best meals I've ever had in a restaurant. With warm hospitality and great wines (can I recommend the muscat dessert wine), the food is exciting and left us wanting to rebook a table soon! Thank you Lime Tree team for a great holiday highlight.

I had the smoked salmon, the confit duck and the pannacotta and it was incredible. Highly recommend!

We had a wonderful meal at the Limetree which was a highlight of our visit to Northern Ireland. My husband and I had superb, beautifully cooked food with great flavour combinations. The baked cod melted in the mouth and perfectly cooked vegetables. The lemon posset with blackcurrant was an inspired combination. The service was rapid and friendly.

The Lime Tree is my favourite restaurant. As a vegetarian I'm usually disappointed with the choices in most restaurants. I don't want vegetable curry, stir-fry or pasta! The vegetarian options in the Lime Tree are delicious and I have never tasted better. Thank you to Stanley for putting such thought and skill into catering for non meat eaters. Vegetable side orders are cooked to perfection. I can't wait to go back. If you haven't eaten here you really should.Oh and service was first class also.

My husband, friend and our two preschoolers and toddler ate at this restaurant at the weekend. I made a booking for three adults and three children so the owner knew there would be children coming. When we arrived a lady server with red hair immediately made us feel very unwelcome. I think she was maybe surprised that we had young children attending. She appeared very stoney faced and barely spoke to us at all when showing us to our table. This immediately created a feeling of unease before we'd even ordered. The other lady server, who I think may have been the owner was also very serious and appeared unimpressed as she took our order. I was very conscious that my children were not welcome and at any point they made noise my husband and I removed them from the restaurant so as not to disturb the other diners. I think they picked up on my unease at feeling so unwelcome. When they settled and returned we managed to enjoy our meal, and no other diners appeared to be bothered by us being there except the two lady servers, who barely spoke to us and always looked very serious and quite annoyed throughout. The food itself was fine, my son loved his pasta especially.I absolutely hate to leave a negative review as I always like to support small businesses, but I have never been made to feel so unwelcome in a restaurant in my life, and sorry to say it did spoil the evening. My friend did actually speak about our experience to the lady server who appeared to be the owner, and to be fair she was very apologetic. I feel young families are not desired at this restaurant, which is absolutely fine, but as the Lime tree has a children's menu and we are not local, I was not aware of this. Should young children be an issue the owner should've asked the ages of the children at the time of booking.

This was our first visit since the Covid closure. Tables well spaced. Service lead by Maria was as usual friendly and efficient. There were new items on Stanley's varied and exciting menu. Three in our party chose 2 different starters, three different main courses and all winners. But the absolute star dish was a new dessert, lemon posset topped with blackcurrants and served with shortbread. Always guaranteed an excellent meal at The Lime Tree.

Visited last night with friends. Excellent from start to finish. Local food cooked superbly with flavours just bursting from it. Lovely ambience maintaining Social distancing discreetly. 5 stars all round

We were very lucky to get have our booking tonight, just before all restaurants and bars close in response to the outbreak.The restaurant is lovely...homely with mediterranean feel. Very clean and well laid out. We were greeted on arrival by the owner, who showed us to our table and provided menus and the nights specials selection. While we perused the menu, she brought water to the table and filled our glasses.Our order was taken and drinks brought promptly.Then we get to the best bit... the food was absolutely sublime!!! Each course was more delicious than the previous! I started with the pan fried breaded Goats cheese with plum chutney and rocket salad. My mouth is still watering!Then I had the fillet of cod wrapped in pancetta in a tomato, chorizo and garlic sauce. Delicious! The vegetables were fresh and cooked with that perfect bite to them. The red cabbage was my favourite, but we also had chunks of carrot, big florettes of broccali, herb boiled baby potatoes and baby potatoes fried with bacon lardons... mmmm... yummy!!To round it all off I had the sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch sauce and fresh cream! Man! It took every bit of willpower I had to not lick the plate!!I would recommend this restaurant 100% to anyone who fancies an absolutely delicious dish, very reasonably priced.All of the ingredients are locally sourced and magnificently presented.I hope the coronavirus lockdown ends soon, because I am truly looking forward to my next visit. Cannot wait to tell my friends and the rest of my family all about this place.You need to check out The Lime Tree Restaurant in Limavady. You owe it to your tastebuds!

A special thanks to the owner who is an absolute lady. She kindly accommodated us with a booking last minute, the food was outstanding and the restaurant was very warm and clean. I would recommend the Lime Tree to anyone who is in the area looking for 5* hospitality.

Had a lovely evening here with another couple and our adult children. Service was very good, food was excellent, wine was also excellent. Well worth a visit although there isn't much in the way of competition in the local area.

Effortless and excellent. Many visits to The Lime Tree over the years and the high standard of service and food continues. Local fresh produce cooked perfectly with classic and creative combinations. If you want something that is just extra special The Lime Tree is highly recommended.

Despite being a quiet Thursday evening there was a nice atmosphere in the restaurant. The menu is good and when the food arrived everything was excellent. Highly recommended.

Not my first time here. Wasn’t disappointed as the usual high standard was maintained. Mushroom starter was good The cod for the main course was really excellent and not overpowered by the sauce. Wine was good. Sticky toffee was a delight to finish. Always recommended!

I ate there several times during my recent stays and was never disappointed. There is a good variety available, and it is open late -- later than mst in the town. Can thoroughly recommend

So disappointed when we arrived to see so few for lunch but that didn’t spoil our tome in this superb little restaurant. Yes the tables are close together but the atmosphere is as good as the food. Faultless and inexpensive. Wide lunch menu with something for everyone and we were well looked sacred by the owner herself. Highly recommended. We now have had both lunch and dinner here and will be back.

Unbeatable food and great service. Starter, main and dessert were all of top quality, we will return soon.

Just back from week in Sorrento and by far the best meal we had was in The Lime Tree in our own home town. Starters were bruschetta and fish cakes and two specials, fish selection in chorizo, chickpea and tomato sauce; chicken with caramelised apples in cider cream sauce. The sticky toffee pudding is the best I have ever tasted. Maria provided a friendly, unobtrusive service as always. Highly recommended.Well worth a visit.

Have been here a few times. It’s the best restaurant in town. Food is beautiful and the staff very friendly and helpful.

A small family run restaurant - quiet ambience but food is very good. Stanley the chef showcases local ingredients and the food is always excellent. Recently enjoyed delicious risotto with scallops and an excellent fruit crumble accompanied by local beers and ciders.

Beetroot and Tomato soup, for starters and shin on the bone as main. Both delicious. As soon as we walked in it was smiles from the owners. Felt right at home.

My husband and I visited The Lime Tree after it was recommended to us, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. I had two of the specials and couldn’t fault either of them, the flavours were fantastic.

We visited on a Friday evening and the place was full ... we had to wait about 10 minutes for our table (which they apologized profusely for).

...to have a hearty meal in a wonderful place. The service is second to none and the food was perfect. The specials were tasty, and done to perfection. Sirloin steak, and the fish special were awesome. I saw the duck confit and will try that next time.

It had been some time from I had been in the limetree,no reason for it other than don't go out much in limavdy even though I live in it! My brother and his wife asked me to go out and didn't want to go Portrush direction as ridiculously busy at this time of year especially with the Open so I said will we try the limetree? Was that not the best idea I've had in along time ...

We were delighted with our meal at The Lime Tree Restaurant last Friday night. We were staying just round the corner in a self catering accommodation and were recommended this restaurant by the owner and they weren’t wrong.

This restaurant has a chef who REALLY knows how to cook. Our meal was absolutely fabulous , service friendly and professional. Will definitely return as it is miles better than some of the so called trendy places in the area.

Easily the best restaurant in Limavady, sure, its more expensive: but the food, cookery and service is far superior to any other in the town.

As it was just after 12.00 we were the only two in the restaurant, but it soon started to fill up as it came to the usual lunchtime, it was very comfortable and well laid out

After a visit to Broighter Gold farm we enjoyed a fabulous lunch in The Lime Tree. Great food. Very friendly We will call again.

My wife and I paid a second visit within two years to this restaurant. Our expectations, high from the previous time, were fully met. It was a Friday evening and the restaurant was full, but our meals arrived promptly and the service was excellent. We had osso buco and pan-fried sea bass in a creamy garlic sauce. Both were outstanding. An ideal restaurant for a special occasion.

Sadly - maybe due to the heavy snow- we were the only customers so obviously the atmosphere was lacking. A table of nine arrived and left without ordering. They were the losers as my wife and I had a superb meal.

We booked this on a recommendation from Causeway Coast Foodie tours and we weren't disappointed. As there was a party of 14 of us, we were seated at two tables, which was fine. The food was interesting, local and fresh, with a possible exception that the crab cakes were stodgy and there was little crab taste. ( very surprised that other reviews like these ) They were both left on the plate, however the fish of the day and the Thermidore fish dishes were both excellent, the wine was a little different and very good value and the service was great. Desserts also very good and overall very good value indeed decent quality food. The staff were all friendly and extremely helpful without being intrusive. They knew we were interested in food, so they gave us some food magazines when we were leaving, which was a nice touch. Other restaurants could learn a lot from this team about food and service. Happy to return back at any time. Give this place a try.

This is a really good reastaurant but the down side is that the owners are too anxious to close early and this destroys any ambiance

Visited mid week and it wasn't busy and the restaurant was quite cold. Service from a nice lady was really good and very friendly. I had fried goat's cheese as starter and my friend had chicken salad both nice but not memorable. We both had crispy duck leg confit as a main and it was delicious but such a small portion just 1 duck drumstick ! Selection of vegetables and potatoes was nice. Dessert of cider jelly and gingerbread ice cream was lovely also. Bill was around £50 with just 1 glass of wine for my friend. I would have rated this restaurant more highly had we got more duck on for our main course .

Paid a visit to the Lime tree in Limavady for dinner. On arrival we were greeted by Marie the owner who welcomed us ,she showed us to our table provided menus, we made our choices food arrived promptly it was freshly prepared we had three courses and it did not disappoint great flavours great presentation excellent food .Lime tree also had a extra menu comprising solely of local produce I had the ginger nut ice cream with cider jelly and poached pear loved every mouthful . Atmosphere was warm and friendly will be back well worth a visit .

I have visited this restaurant several times over the last 15years and the food is as always top quality and the owners very friendly and helpful.

Had the most beautiful lunch with my family and the owners are the most welcoming people.

This restaurant is my yardstick for quality cooking. Few places have been comparable to The Lime Tree and none better. Highly recommended if you enjoy beautiful food and/or quality wine. The portion sizes are well thought out and will allow 3 courses without needing to be wheeled out.

We were 2 couples and we stopped here on the way back to our B&B; from Derry after a quick Yelp search. It turned out to be a great decision. There were only a few people here when we arrived and we were warmly welcomed and seated immediately. There was a good selection on the menu and we started with 2 appetizers to split - fried mushrooms and crab cakes - delicious! I had some chicken with a wonderful sauce and my wife had scallops, I also had a beer (lacada pale ale). Our food was wonderful with a good portion! My wife and I also split a chocolate & vanilla cake with ice cream for dessert - outstanding!

Fantastic meal and the staff were so helpful and friendly. Keep up the great work

We rang for a table and were pleasantly surprised to be told they could give us one only 45 minutes later. However on arrival the lady who seemed to be in charge (short bobbed hair) didn't appear to have a clue who we were. We were seated anyway and from then on it was clear she really did not want us there. When we declined wine she did not offer us any other drinks. She spent much time making a fuss over other tables yet we appeared to be a thorn in her side.

We’re able to take us with only a few hours notice at 8.30. Service very prompt and friendly and helpful. Good choice generous portions, top quality. Crab cakes were delicious as was the lamb shank. I don’t usually take deserts but was tempted and not dissapointed in the sponge with custard. Thoroughly recommended.

We were staying up on the North coast for a few days and were delighted to find this lovely restaurant. Welcoming staff and a lovely cosy restaurant with a great menu focussing on local produce. It was lovely to find somewhere with cooking of this high standard which was also able to cater for a small fussy child. We liked it so much that we went back again before coming home. Would definitely recommend.

Cozy and welcoming decor, friendly efficient service and an amazing chef. An interesting menu with a refreshingly different twist to the usual restaurant fare. The wine list was also great even the desert wine was astonishingly good. 10/10 for this little gem of a place.

Excellent Restaurant, lovely food , great service and a very cosy place to eat. My wife and I have visited The Lime Tree many times and never found a fault

A pleasant experience from beginning to end, starting with the welcome and the service. Really good, well thought out cooking - it looked good but tasted even better. That's the right way round! We both had sole and salmon terrine to start followed by chicken for my wife and scallops for me. Good wines at a reasonable price.

Favourite place to eat on north coast.

Locale piacevole e accoglienza gentile. Abbiamo ordinato due bottiglie da mezzo litro di birra locale eccellente, una scura col sapore di caffè e di more, l'altra chiara, con retrogusto di agrumi.

My wife and I each had the early bird menu. We shared the goats cheese starter. For the main course, my wife had salmon/chive cream sauce. I had breast of chicken served in a mushroom/onion/bacon sauce. We finished off by sharing the sticky toffee pudding. All of the food was cooked to perfection.A two course meal is reasonably priced at £20.

Fabulous...cozy, welcoming and really delicious food. We left floating.

My husband and I have been visiting Stanley and Maria at the Lime Tree for the last 14 years and I have to be honest, it's the best food I've ever eaten in a restaurant and I feel that's a tall order as we travel a lot all over the world. The menu is always being updated with fresh seasonal ingredients and it never disappoints. Unfortunately we now live abroad in Australia but every year when we return to visit family we make sure to visit a couple of times to get our fix of their yummy cuisine.

We're just back from a wonderful meal in the Lime Tree, and had to review it immediately. This is without a doubt one of the finest restaurants in Northern Ireland. Having eaten in some of the best establishments across Europe, I can say without any issue that the quality of the food preparation in the Lime Tree is absolutely top notch. We had the chicken breast in Persian sauce with walnut and pomegranate seeds, and Hake with chickpea crust and a garlic cream sauce. It was obvious right away that the chefs focus absolutely on the details, as every element complemented every other element superbly. the steamed vanilla sponge pudding with Bramley apple compote was nothing short of stunning, every part of it home made. I'm amazed that this place hasn't had many many more 5 star reviews. we were last here three years ago, and the standards seem to have actually improved, which is something truly unusual in the catering business. Staff were also perfect, enjoyed a giggle, and couldn't do enough for us. Determined not to wait another three years before coming back! (also a brief shout out for Limavady itself which has shops as stylish and elegant and intelligently stocked as any in Berlin or Paris.)

Visited this restaurant with family in February. This is simply the best restaurant in the north west. The quality of the food is excellent and value for money is great (particularly if you avail of the early bird or theme nights.

This place is an absolute gem. Beautiful fresh food. Great service in an unassuming place. I honestly love this restaurant. Try it, you'll not be disappointed.

Visited early evening - alone - on returning from meeting in Belfast. Good selection available on menu. Had a steak along with trimmings - cooked as requested and enjoyable

We had a lovely evening (15th february). Book an early bird table, so not busy and excellent service. First stop starter: the warm salmon and sole terrine was exquisite. Our mains were amazing (salmon and chicken). We had homemade tiramisu for dessert (it had a taste of not enough! It was so good I would have ordered a second one!). A decaf coffee (with a nice crema on top) to finish it off. Very nice experience. Top notch food. And to top it all we were able to talk with the chef and praise him on his work.

Popular restaurant so book to avoid disappointment. Very friendly and helpful staff. The food was a nice change from other restaurants and the wine list was extensive but had some bottled beers also. As I said before it is for a special night out as it is a wee bit pricey but hey....you pay for what you get. If you want cheap eats there are plenty of other places you can go. Keep an eye out for theme nights and special offer nights.

A group of 4 of us booked a table at The Lime Tree restaurant for lunch shortly after Christmas. I ordered the pate to start with and 3 of us wanted the cod thermidor for our mains. The waitress had informed us that the cod was only part of the Xmas menu which was no longer available. We were browsing the menu trying to decide what else to eat when the waitress came back and said the chef would make us the cod. We all thoroughly enjoyed our starters and the cod was the best I have eaten in a long time. The waitress was extremely polite and it was great that this restaurant went the extra mile to provide us with a dish that was no longer on the menu. We will definitely be returning and we can’t wait to try out one of The Lime Tree’s theme nights.

Had Crab cake starter, steak, Sticky toffee pudding and superb wine. All absolutely fantastic! Just moved to the area and this is a great find! Host was caring, attentive and took time to tell as about history of restaurant and introduced us to staff. We will be back!

The food and service was top notch! Really a throw back to the time of great service from the owners themselves . We went for the three course lunch and all were fab, especially the home made soups and fish mains. The best meal I have had in a long time!

We decided to eat in the Lime Tree as we have had some really good meals there recently. At £21 for 3 courses for the early bird menu, it is excellent value and the food and service is first class. I choe the cod thermidor which was really delicious. My husband opted for sirloin steak which was very tasty. The sauces are delicious. Potatoes and vegetables were cooked to perfection.

The food served here is top quality and local produce also. We had the early bird menu which was good value at 2 courses for £18:50 or 3 for £21. My cod thermidor was so beautifully cooked and tasty. My friend's sirloin steak was outstanding. Tina our waitress was very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. The lady who owns the restaurant is quietly efficient and her husband, the chef deserves all the compliments he gets. Anytime we are in limavady a visit to the Lime Tree is a must and always a pleasure!

My wife and I chose the Lime Tree for a special celebration recently. My wife had the osso bucco; I, the monkfish. Both were beautifully presented and tasted delicious. A perfect creme brule for dessert. Service was friendly and unfussy. Background music was from the 60s/70s but unintrusive. We will certainly go again.

This is a top class Restaurant food is excellent a place you'd go on a special occasion. Highly recommended.

I was staying at a friends in Coleraine looking for somewhere to go and eat, plan was to try the Ramore Bar but as it was the airshow this weekend we weren't even going to attempt it.

We've been here a few times and always ensure we visit as a couple or indeed with the rest of the family when we're in Limavady. Fantastic menu, excellent quality of food, really friendly and knowledgeable staff in lovely and comfortable surroundings.

We walked in here thinking it was quite quiet and to be honest I wasn't sure with two small children whether we would be welcome but the opposite was true. The service was friendly and welcoming and the food was excellent. We had steak, monkfish and our kids both had pasta, all of which was beautifully cooked and delicious. For desert we had chocolate brownies and sticky toffee pudding which were both lovely. I would highly recommend for anyone whether local or a tourist.

While the kids were away, we decided to treat ourselves to Lime Tree Restaurant Limavady.

Went to this restaurant as a family twice on a three night break away in Limavady.What a find, we were greeted by Maria who is a great host ,very welcoming and very informative not just about the food but all the nearby attractions.As for the food, evertthing we ordered was delicious from the duck croquettes, seafood thermidor ,nectraine crumble,even the sauces could stand alone they were so tasty.Met Stan the chef the second night not just a great chef but a gentleman as well.This restaurant made our break away ,thanks a million.

Visited this restaurant whilst staying at the Roe Park Resort on the second night of our stay. We decided to go to the restaurant after reading the reviews and I have to say we were not disappointed. The restaurant is celebrating 21 years and is run by husband and wife Stanley the chef and Maria front of house. Maria was brilliant this was our first time in the restaurant and you thought you were meeting an old friend but most importantly she had a great knowledge of both the wine and food menus. I had the crab cakes and wife had duck croquettes which were excellent. I then had one of the restaurant signature dishes the seafood Thermidor a selection of fresh fish with a mild cheese and brandy sauce. My wife had the chicken with moroccan sauce. Both my wife and I really enjoyed our meals. My fish was cooked to perfection. We then had the opportunity to speak to the chef at our table and i was able to complement him on his cooking I had recently visited Kaspers seafood bar grill in The Savoy in London and and to be perfectly honest Stanley's was as good if not better. I then had the cheese for desert. This was a local producer from the Sperrins dart mountain cheese served with a wonderful chutney sensational and i have been able to locate a local supplier close to my home. My wife had the the most wonderful sticky toffee pudding ever. A brilliant night out and wonderful food if your in the area then give this restaurant a visit you will not be disappointed

A small family run restaurant in the heart of Limavady. 1st class service and food using local and seasonal produce. The early bird is fantastic value and the wine list is fantastic. Last time we took our children and weren't at all sure they would enjoy it as they are young but they loved it and the chef added lovely touches like a smiley face in their soup. The eating area is small but for me that is half the charm. Definitely worth making a trip to Limavady for

The Lime Tree is a wonderful restaurant. We are always well looked after and the food is delicious. We will be back again very soon!

An intimate feel to this restaurant. Owned and run by a couple who share the cooking and serving at table. Meals are cooked fresh and there is a leisured and relaxing feel to the whole thing. Probably the best restaurant in Limavady.

Great food everyone enjoyed their meal from the garlic mushrooms, chicken and fish cakes to the wonderful pavlova, excellent service from all the staff and a very friendly welcoming atmosphere.

An Anniversary treat with the better half, the food just gets better and better. Selection of great wines, the house Merlot superb, as well as beers from local brewery Lacada. I opted for Sorely Boys Golden Ale. Starter of crab cake and smoked salmon followed by Caldeirada - Galician fish stew, fresh monkfish, cod, hake and salmon in a garlic, tomato and paprika sauce, both dishes cooked to absolute perfection and served beautifully. Consistently the best eating experience you will have in the north west of Ireland. Cooking on a completely different level. The welcome and service are on a par with the cooking, the staffs knowledge and recommendations are perfect.

Excellent experience service and food was excellent. Maria is flawless at front of the house. Excellent food from Stanley as per usual - perfection on a plate.

Had dinner here on Friday evening it was great. I ate from the set menu £26. For three courses and I enjoyed every bite, the duck was perfect and the sides of vegetables were beautifully cooked. My husband had a seafood speciality dish and the selection of fish was very tasty. I would be happy to recommend the Lime Tree to anyone but especially to people who enjoy fresh seasonal ingredients cooked to perfection.

Visited Lime Tree while staying nearby - what a gem !! Excellent menu - great quality food and a very nice atmosphere - staff exceptionally attentive to ensure and excellent experience - cannot recommend this place highly enough - one of the best meals we've ever had - FANTASTIC FOOD !! If you're anywhere near you must call!! We live in Co Down and are staying in the area for a few days so we can visit This excellent restaurant- it's definitely 10 out of 10 in my book !!

stayed in the Radisson roe valley for a couple of nights and always go to the limetree for something different we have never been disappointed the food is excellent everything freshly cooked and the fish is always excellent the ambiance lovely friendly staff {maria] and very reasonable prices we will be Back!!

We received a warm welcome by the owner on arrival. The atmosphere is very friendly and genuine. The food is high quality, delicious and beautifully served. There were four in our party on Thursday 9 February and each one of us had a delicious starter and main course. Both the owner and Tina, the waitress, had time to chat to us adding to our birthday celebrations. We will definitely return. Thank you.

We had an excellent family meal here. The food is great with a good choice and very reasonably priced. The staff were very friendly and helpful. All in all a great experience and we will be back.

Truly wonderful food with a friendly welcome. I can't recommend highly enough. A slice of food heaven.

Beautiful food using local fresh ingredients, the service is first class and the chef came out to say hello at the end of the evening and was happy to talk anything food. Lovely spot for excellent food.

Fine Dining at reasonable prices. Another mainstay of Limavady and has won multiple awards for their food.Well thought out menus from Classic French to World Fusion, always showcasing local produce, eg. that sea bass on your plate was line caught this morning etc...With an excellent wine cellar this in one restaurant you do not want to miss out on. Also it wont break the bank.

Our first time in Limavady staying at the Roe Resort. We ate in the hotel one night as part of the deal and at The Limetree the second night. This is a well oiled machine, with a husband and wife team working in synchronisation. We ran a cafe as a husband and wife team for 24 years so we know the score.We are in our sixties so we can't eat as much as we used to so we shared a starter and then had a main course each. Maria was very happy for us to do this, not all places are as accommodating. The chicken liver pate was excellent and the accompanying tomato chutney was superb. We both had the same main course, confit of duck, and it was also great. The orange sauce was not thick and glupey, but citric and light. Also the duck skin was wonderfully crispy.We asked Maria if her husband, the chef, would like a glass of our wine. As all other customers had left Stanley (Matthews would you believe) joined us and we had a great conversation. This is a place where the owners provide a very personal service and brilliant food. Please, if you are in the area, pay them a visit. The era of owner/operated businesses is very much alive and well here. You'll never get this level of experience in a large franchise.Well Done!

lovely early bird meal in the lime tree on tuesday night . very warm friendly welcome by the co owner whose husband is the chef . extensive menu and very knowledgable about food source and wine on the wine list . quick service , excellent food and can highly reccoment to all

Tonight we had a most satisfying meal in this very good restaurantAs it was a Tuesday at six thirty we had no problem booking a table for two at short notice.We had a choice of the A la Carte , the Early Bird or a special tasting menu.We settled for the latter and it proved an excellent choice .Each course was delicious,carefully prepared and totally satisfying.We opted for one of the restaurants recommended wines - a New Zealand Sauvignon .It was delicious and reasonable at £18.75.I have eaten here many times over the past twenty years and have enjoyed every meal.A husband and wife team have been doing a sterling job ,keeping a high standard without inflating the prices, A good reliable restaurant without any pretentious.

If you're in the area you must eat here. It's a very small and quaint restaurant but the food is wonderful. Great choice and quick service.

Dined here with the family recently and had a wonderful meal. From the warm welcome when we came in (including from chef Stanley), to the pleasant way the staff interacted with us and the children to the very good food our meal was a delight. The restaurant lends itself more to winter dining as it's very cosy. It was busy and more "buzzy" than it has been on other occasions. The menus (three!) included a lot of old favourites but plenty of new dishes. The monkfish with Satay and the hake with a spicy Moroccan sauce were standout delicious dishes for me. The kids devoured their pasta dishes and their ice creams. Service was polite and friendly but never intrusive and a drinks spill was dealt with with no drama and the drink replaced without us having to ask. Lots of locally sourced produce (including the excellent Braemar Farm ice cream). which is always good to see.A very enjoyable evening all round.

with my wife recently deprived of a holiday (due to my illness) a visit and spoiling was necessary -- the Lime Tree proved to be the answer.good atmosphere and warm welcome followed by the best seafood thermidor i have tasted for many a year,puddings and cheese board were a fitting finale to an excellent meal. i would without hesitation recommend this restaurant to anybody.

There was a very good choice of dishes and every body in our party enjoyed what they had chosen. We took advantage of the early bird menu so it was very reasonable too. The vegetables were cooked exactly to my liking - I'm very particular about vegetables!

A large party filled the Resturant . Hospitable welcome. Perfect service for a very large group. Extensive menu & beautifully presented food. But best of all the staff were very willing to talk about the interesting historical area. Thank you all concerned.