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Lovely meal, fantastic fresh made pasta and some of the nicest desserts I’ve had for a long time. I

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J K . 2023-09-26

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Had 2 lovely meals to takeaway when we stayed at a little campsite behind the school. Think it's the best meal in the South West of Scotland

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Brian Ross . 2023-09-19

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Expensive but Homemade pasta, good wine menu, decent portions and lovely husband-wife duo running the restaurant. Only critical thing: we were a party of three and we were asked (verbally) to add gratuity, when perhaps it should have been built into the bill.

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Julia H . 2023-09-16

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Great food, cooked from scratch. Well worth a visit.

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Joyce Wilcox . 2023-09-01

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Beautiful Italian food. Very special menu, as they say, made with love. The Chocolate & Ginger mud pie was devine. It took great restraint, not to lick the plate after. Highly recommended.

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Michele Fitzpatrick . 2023-08-18

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Best meal we have had for a long time

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Lynn Hannay . 2023-08-16

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Really good food and wine. Great service from the team and a really nice atmosphere.

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andrey . 2023-08-12

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Really lovely food and something a bit different for the area. Cannot complain!

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Douglas Cook . 2023-08-08

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Quality Italian cooking with touches of genius. Cosy and welcoming. A delight.

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Phil Clifford . 2023-07-13

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Nach einem anstrengenden Tag auf dem Velo war es das perfekte Abendessen mit einer übersichtlichen Menuauswahl an sehr leckeren Speisen. Wir wurden sehr nett bedient und die Besitzer haben sich auch persönlich nach dem Wohlbefinden erkundet. Auch das Ambiente hat uns sehr zugesagt. Italienische Gaumenfreude in Schottland - kann das Restaurant sehr empfehlen!

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Alina Hauser . 2023-07-08

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Great find for our stay We liked it so much we went back a second day. 😊

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dave harrison . 2023-07-08

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Stumbled across the Pheasant whilst out visiting the lighthouse at the Isle of Whithorn and so glad we did. We all ended up having 3 courses and each one of us enjoyed each meal. Had a gluten free member in the party they catered for. If you like Italian food then it's well worth a visit.

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Sean Morland . 2023-06-08

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Really lovely place. Recommended by locals when staying in the area on holiday. Very welcoming couple who run the place and couldn't have been more helpful in offering different gluten free versions of the menu for our kids. The food was wonderful and the rhubarb pannacotta was out of this world.

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Sarah W . 2023-06-02

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Excellent food and really welcoming service. Thank you. Fabulous time

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K Robinson . 2023-05-27

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Always love coming here whenever I'm in the area! Fantastic food and service, as ever ❤️

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Jack Henderson . 2023-04-13

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Lovely tasty food and great service 😍👌

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Margaret Gillies . 2023-04-09

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Excellent meal, pleasant surroundings, 3 course meal with wine £60 good value for money. This little restaurant should be full out of season with locals as its good value.

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Allied Physiotherapy . 2022-10-07

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What an excellent find on our trip to the Isle of Whithorn. Not an extensive menu, but everything we had was freshly made and absolutely delicious, would thoroughly recommend you pay a visit.

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David Trimble . 2022-10-06

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Lovely restaurant with fantastic food and friendly and helpful staff!

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Alex JG . 2022-09-14

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Lovely food,GF adapted for my chicken dish main course which was superb, little gem of Italy in Sorbie.

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Steve Collins . 2022-08-31

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I live in a town with more than 30 Italian restaurants. The pheasant was way better than any of them, both the quality and value for money.They were really accommodating to our dietary requirements and one fussy kid!!! Only downside for me is the 6 hour drive to get to them, but means something to look forward to on our next holiday!

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Robin Standring . 2022-08-22

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Unassuming from the outside but very modern and nice inside. A perfect menu, compact, a choice of 5 starters and 5 mains. Great quality, very tasty. Superb service, a true gem this place.

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Peter Clough . 2022-08-18

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Had 3 course meal here yesterday and it was excellent. Friendly staff, would highly recommend.

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Joanne Matheson . 2022-08-11

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Lovely meal and fantastic service!

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Nicolle F . 2022-07-30

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The 3 of us thoroughly enjoyed our meal, excellent service and good value for money 💰

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Maria MacKenzie . 2022-07-21

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great food! friendly people! worth a visit

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J. Schwarts . 2022-07-14

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Another lovely meal at The Pheasant.

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allison porter . 2022-07-07

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Had dinner there recently. I have dined there before. I found the menu rather limited. It seemed that the produce used was not the best quality.. A little underwhelming in my opinion.

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James Renwick . 2022-07-03

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The food was excellent, service great, good prices. I loved it, pizza was not on menu when we went but they made me one. It was so good.

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sharon hambly . 2022-06-17

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This is an absolute gem of a restaurant. Off the beaten track but so worth the visit. The menu is small which forced myself and my boyfriend to choose dishes outside of our comfort zones, and boy are we glad we did. The food was truly outstanding, all cooked by one chef who really knows his stuff and is clearly very passionate about the quality of his food. Extremely attentive and accommodating staff. Highly recommended.

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Bianca Blezard Violin . 2022-06-15

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Beautiful little restaurant, superb food great service and not too expensive. Its a bit off the beaten track, so something of a hidden gem.

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James McGinty . 2022-06-09

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Fourth visit and never disappointed. Andrea and Morag are very welcoming. Food is fantastic. Just wish it was closer to West Yorkshire!

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Paul W . 2021-06-30

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I had the absolute delight of visiting this restaurant last week with my family. We all agreed it was some of the best food and service we have ever received. My sister is vegan so we checked in advance if there were things she could eat, we were told lots of dishes could be made vegan which is fantastic! She absolutely loved her meals! I had the king prawn special starter (cooked in port), tagliatelle for my main and the mud pie for desert. Every single course was absolutely delicious - none of us could fault a thing. Delicious fresh pasta! There aren't many restaurants where the chef cooks the food, takes orders and clears tables - it was a wonderful family feel. Thank you to all of the staff for their excellent service and for making us feel so welcome. If you are every in the area, I highly recommend booking a meal at the Pheasant!

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JosieBate . 2021-06-08

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I visited the area last weekend and my friends took me to The Pheasant in Sorbie. What a delight! Excellent food, beautiful presentation and friendly staff and owners.I have eaten in some prestigious restaurants and enjoyed the meals, but this went further and was a complete joy. Lightness of touch ensured the delicate flavours didn't overwhelm the sea bass but rather produced a glorious marrying of tastes. And that cinnamon meringue with rhubarb was simply superb. Thank you Andrea and Morag. I may live far from Sorbie, but I will be sure to return for another fantastic culinary evening. Keep doing what you do so well!

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IsbellScotland . 2021-06-07

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We had a truly exceptional meal at The Pheasant. It was like a taste of Italy in the middle of rural Scotland! Every course was fantastic and the staff were attentive and friendly! A really memorable experience - many thanks!

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Tommytiddlemouse . 2021-06-03

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Having passed The Pheasant a couple of times and having read the reviews, I was keen to visit. The opportunity presented itself on the last day of my visit to the area, faced with a 4.5 hr journey home, the family were in need of good food - we couldn’t have gone anywhere better. The restaurant is family run, you can tell because of the care and attention they put into making you feel welcome, having a four legged friend with us on our visit perhaps meant we wouldn’t be able to visit but no!! We were escorted to a table in the family garden and our furry friend was given some water! The kids were invited to run in the garden until dinner was ready.We selected Chicken with Salsa Verde and potatoes and Pork Escalope with Goats Cheese and green salad. The children loved their Spaghetti Bolognese which like everything else was prepared with fresh ingredients / pasta.Everything was beautiful and Morag / Andrea and their team were absolutely wonderful. If you are staying anywjere in the area, this is a delightfully friendly, high quality restaurant that has the skill and attentiveness of a large restaurant with the care and attention of a family run business. Highly Recommended!!

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richnlucy . 2021-06-02

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Unexpectedly great find with high quality Italian food. The restaurant doesn’t look like much from the outside but the food was excellent – the tagliatelle dish I had was very tasty with fresh, homemade pasta in a delicious sauce – and the lemon & rosemary dessert was fantastic. Excellent quality food and very friendly staff.

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sunstarrr . 2021-05-29

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Great to be back ... lovely food and excellent service .. x Spoiled with choice of beautiful menu xTonight was Ravioli with Salmon and Ricotta, Cannelloni was excellent and very authentic and that home made feel ... Monkfush special was excellent and to top it off Gorse ice cream ... with rhubarb and almond cake x Thankyou for a lovely return to eating out ... with wine

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sammo1461 . 2021-05-18

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Wonderful staff, tasty food and a varied menu. £3 for an Irn Bru was a bit steep but other than that a great lunch.

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TartanWanderer . 2021-05-17

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Visited last night with the warmest of welcomes as ever from hosts Morag and Andrea. Plenty of options on their vast menu! Everything was served promptly and waitress was most attentive. We thoroughly enjoyed our selection of desserts - mud pie, rhubarb and ginger sponge, lime pie with the exquisite brown bread ice-cream Thankyou!

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mhairi m . 2021-05-16

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Had a very average meal for 2 here, the website has a glossy professional look but the food freshly reheated was disappointing. There are plenty of posters in the Inn with awards from the past but i think its living off past glories

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japan2007 . 2021-05-15

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What a lovely find in a little village. Great Italian food with friendly service in nice surroundings and all at a reasonable price.

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curror13 . 2021-04-29

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We always think consistency is important and the Pheasant didn't disappoint. We had delicious starters of aubergine and a mushroom with feta. I don't choose Soaghetti bolognese when out as make it quite frequently but I did and so authentically Italian tasting here of course . I couldn't choose my favourite course which is also a good sign but the chocolate cloud cake - really yummy . The chef family and waitress Jodie were very friendly which gave us much cheer among these times . Thank you

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220sally . 2020-10-19

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An unexpected find .... in an out of the way location ... good Italian food in a Scottish setting. Lots of choice for meat eaters to vegetarians & those with difficult dietary requirements (like me).

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G418WQkayw . 2020-10-09

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We visited this restaurant twice whilst on holiday this week and this chef knows how to cook tasty food, he knows his flavours, the sort of food that would keep me coming back if I lived locally. My husband just loves Carbonara and this was the best he’d had for a long time, his choice on the second night was Tagliatelle Bolognese, equally as good. I had the vegetarian option on both nights, super tasty. The service is friendly and efficient and during these strange Covid times we felt they were doing everything they could to keep us safe, thank you!

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mollycottageingleton . 2020-09-25

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We were staying in nearby Whithorn and visited the pheasant for a meal. The food was excellent, my husband said the burger may be the best he's ever had. They catered really well for my gluten free requirements. The owner and wait staff were lovely. I'd highly recommend to visit!

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EmmaSR284 . 2020-09-06

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Decent places to eat in the evening are few and far between in this part of the world, so it was refreshing to stumble across The Pheasant ( which sounds like a pub !) but in fact is a cosy Italian restaurant. Great food and pleasant service !

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ricardoire . 2020-09-04

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We were staying in Wigtown and decent restaurants open on an evening are few and far between. We were advised this was the best in the area.We'd booked but when we got there the waitress couldn't find our booking, although we'd had a confirmation email. Happily, she eventually found it, but a worrying moment.For those who need to know, once you get in the door, the first room is all on a level, including toilets and there's room to move about, although the corridor in, is narrow. There's free parking.Our orders were taken quickly and the wait for our food was fine. We had starters of smoked salmon and parmigiana - salmon was very good, parmigiana ok. The mains were stuffed courgettes, which were ok but didn't have a lot of flavour and the burger, which was pink, which we weren't that happy about. The man at the next table complained as his burger was raw in places - I could see it and it was actually burnt black on the outside and raw inside. He complained and - bizarrely! - the waitress told him 'sometimes the chef cooks it black and blue!'Desserts were cheesecake and pannacotta - both very good.The menu is extremely limited - apparently they do take-away pizza but when asked the waitress said they don't do it for the restaurant as there isn't time to stretch the dough.The meal cost only £34 with the Covid discount, so for starters desserts and mains, plus two drinks, that's pretty good.The owner spoke to us afterward and told us they'd been run off their feet during August due to the discount and there was only one person cooking. That must be quite difficult so maybe that explains some of the problems.

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Karen C . 2020-08-30

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Visited Friday evening, recommend you book. Lovely wine selection, I had cinsaut Rose. We both had 3 courses (we deserved it after a big walk in the afternoon!). The staff were super friendly and helpful ; the food sublime! Thank you!

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toadeldee . 2020-08-29

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Didn’t even manage to eat here so commenting purely on their customer service. Drove past at 9pm this evening and noticed a sign saying ‘take away food available open 5-10pm’ Went inside and there was nobody there. Went back to the car and called them to place my order. A girl answered the phone and when I asked if they were open she said yes. She then either handed the phone to someone else or it was taken from her and a man took over, asked him if they were open and he said no? When I mentioned the sign outside saying open until 10, he said ‘well were closing early tonight’When he took over the phone I could hear the end of his conversation with his colleagues and he was discussing a girl getting a paternity test... very professional. Definitely won’t return.

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A4763TXamyb . 2020-08-29

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lovely staff good quality home cocked italian food and take away pizzas. Save room for the puddings as they were the highlight and deserving of some awards. Thank you for a lovely meal.

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Richardcampingreview . 2020-08-11

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Whilst on holiday in the area, we rang up to see if there was any availability- the staff were so accommodating and even opened the restaurant up on a night they were usually closed as we were a relatively large family. We felt extremely looked after from the moment we stepped inside by both Morag and Andrea. The food was divine and we’d especially recommend some gnocchi for the table as a ‘pre-starter’ and then carrying on till dessert for the full experience:) Our evening at The Pheasant was one of the highlights of the holiday, so a huge thank you from us all!

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katehaarrison . 2020-08-11

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Stopped off on a recent Staurday Lunch time, luckly owners were able to take us. Excellent small lunch menu my good half had Stuffed Courgettes and I had the Chicken ( sorry but ood with Italien names ) They were excellent - good presentation and ample quanity. Staff - owners were very welcoming and helpfull. We also othe had crumbe -( umme)All in all a very good meal & visit- As we visit the area often, we wil return, but book a reservation next time. Thank you Adrea & Morag

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ailsasurf . 2020-08-09

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What a lovely unexpected find this was. Range of lovely starters and mains - delicious homemade pasta and a really warm welcome.

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JoHargreaves . 2020-07-28

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We took our family to The Pheasant. My wife had been before but I had not. The owner and his staff were very pleasant and courteous on arrival. Drinks were brought and the menu perused! Limited but imaginative selection of starters and mains. Some of the party chose the Portobello stuffed mushroom others the ravioli, both tasted very good for the starters. For mains, the consensus was the Beef Burger was excellent. I and another of our party had the carbonara which was creamy and tasty. The interior is larger and more spacious than the outside gives the impression it should be. The decor is simple but pleasant. Well done for opening during these challenging times and making us welcome.

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David M . 2020-07-20

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We had 4 delicious takeaway pizzas, the aubergine one and spicy salami were our favourites but all excellent. Very much needed treat but was excellent value for money so I can see it becoming a regular!! No photo as scoffed the lot!

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jennydU759VX . 2020-04-08

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Whilst the greetings and staff were pleasant enough and the food tasty, we thought the menu was extremely limited and very pricey for what it was.

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Phil R . 2020-04-04

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Why have we not visited before now? How silly, because the cuisine was just wonderful with friendly attentive staff. This was without a doubt one of the best Italian that we have experienced . Thank you. We shall be back

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Ralston M . 2020-01-25

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We had a superb meal here on a quiet, mid-week evening. We booked by phone at fairly short notice, and the chef/owner/host greeted us, sorted out our table. and made us feel very welcome. The menu is not extensive, but does not need to be. It includes vegetarian options, and everything is clearly cooked fresh to-order. My mushroom and chorizo starter was superb (and the chef is more than happy to adjust recipes according to what diners like or dislike). My wife's tomato soup was simple, but exquisite. Our main courses were both excellent, as was the wine. Good, non-fussy Italian food as it should be - you can see why they keep on winning awards. Will most definitely go there again when in the area.

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drpeter54 . 2019-11-25

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Top restaurant gerund door een Italiaans/Schots stel waar het eten met veel liefde word bereid en men zeer gastvrij is. Zo lekker als hier, had ik nog nooit gegeten

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ymen2016 . 2019-10-07

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First time in the area and this place was recommended in our visitors book at the cottage. Booked, and we are so pleased we did. Warm friendly greeting from great staff and owners made us so welcome and took the time to talk us through the menu. Local ingredients used for the base of this delicious Italian food offer. Seasonal foraging items included in the menu brought some real value to the experience.Thanks you

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Alan D . 2019-09-30

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We booked in here for the first time for an evening meal with our 13 yr old son. From the outset the staff were SO lovely and friendly, making us all feel special. Nothing was too much trouble. Menu was modest, authentic Italian food and good range of wine and other drinks. On trend interior with a lovely atmosphere. We cannot fault this place! Food was fantastic and son's pizza was first class. What a wonderful little business running from a very unassuming place...which would not be out of place in the centre of London. This place needs to be experienced! Highly recommended. Thank you!

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Samantha C . 2019-09-22

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Think we were in the same party as previous review . Can only second what they have stated . We will be returning in the near future

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Alison551959 . 2019-09-08

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Had a great night out with a large group. Food all prepared properly without a hint of using precooked or outside sourced suppliers. Staff delightful but a wee bit overcome by numbers, nevertheless all delightful and charming. I had aubergine to start,lovely, followed by saltimbocca , and a fantastic indeed outstanding chocolate dessert. Special on a weekday was sea bass which was reported as really good. House wine great value. A surprise find, authentic and great Italian food in Sorbie! Delightfully informal dining, in a well executed very Italian style. Will definitely go again!

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Outremer14 . 2019-09-07

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The Pheasant was on our place to go to for some time and now we have tasted the food and experienced the Italian welcome and met the owners bilingual toddler. We tried the three course lunch special, which was very good and crowned by the chocolate cloud cake.

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Milliespringer . 2019-09-06

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Ate here twice during our stay in Galloway. Authentic Italian food cooked by an Italian chef, welcoming staff, good service and excellent food that is a welcome departure from the type of meals offered by pubs. Would very much recommend for families and couples.

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78SJR . 2019-08-25

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We were staying in the Sorbie School Caravan Site, just literally a minutes' walk from the restaurant. That was the first plus! We received a warm welcome from the owners/chefs when we popped into book a meal for Sunday evening where we sat in the comfy, informal lounge area and had a drink. We sat there again later whilst we perused the menu. The food was absolutely delicious. We ladies had the Penne and Salmone, whilst the men had the soup of the day to start, tomato and wild garlic. Main courses for them were Pollo al Pesto Verdi for one and Sea Bass for the other. The sweets (ordered by the ladies only) were equally sumptuous: Mud Pie and Coconut Ice Cream and Lemon and Rosemary (sponge?) with Gooseberry Ice Cream. Yum! The layout of the restaurant is such that it can be busy but it doesn't feel it and there's lots of room round your table. So many successful restaurants cram so many tables in that you feel you're dining with complete strangers. There was plenty of time too to chat to the owners as they served and cleared away. All in all, we all agreed, that it was one of the best dining experiences we've had in a very long time.

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fussytraveller41 . 2019-08-20

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Seule restaurant ouvert dans les environs de Garlieston, pas trop loin. Italien , au bord de la rte.

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beatrixs841 . 2019-08-18

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Beautiful authentic Italian food, in a very warm and friendly setting. So glad we found this place, as the nearby alternatives all seemed to be serving pub food.

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395olit . 2019-08-14

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In the area / passing through, and decided to book the Pheasant for an evening meal. Not sure what we expected, and on arrival, such a small village. However the restaurant was lovely inside, the staff and owner were excellent, friendly and welcoming, and the food was very good, exceeded our expectation.

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Senninhasenninha . 2019-08-04

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Visited for two evening meals whilst on our week long holiday in the area. We were so happy we found this gem of a restaurant. The food was superb, the staff very friendly, and the interior a lovely environment. Highly recommended.

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01568 . 2019-08-03

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Saturday 6.00 ish don't eat Italian food,got to keep the wife happy,not a problem here no Pizza on the menu but was served and was beautiful.Great meal and service considering they were short staffed,would go back again in a shot.

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bobbybb2014 . 2019-07-21

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I visited for lunch with a small group of people. There was a good limited fixed price menu, with a slightly wider range of dishes available a la carte.The food was tasty, and was excellent value for money, and represents an excellent choice if one is in the Wigtown or Whithorn area of South West Scotland. The only slight problem, because we had a time constraint, was that another large group was ordering at the same time as us, and this meant that there was a little delay in receiving our dishes.

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jeremyshearmur . 2019-07-15

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This restaurant is the only good food restaurant for many a mile. The food was imaginative and very well prepared, from the polenta starter to the carbonara/bologneses/rosotto, to the delicious sweets. The staff were very friendly, as is the chef. A great evening, and certainly a change from the usual pub fare in this part of Galloway.

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Iain1949 . 2019-07-13

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We almost drove past this on the way to Wigtown. An Italian restaurant? What wonderful food and great hospitality from Andrea.

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Paul W . 2019-07-05

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I've had a lot of carbonaras in my time (I'm Italian), and this has been the best. Simple, perfectly al dente, exactly the correct portion size. I had basil ice cream for dessert and I haven't been able to stop thinking about it. It was delicious. Staff and chef were incredibly friendly. Would drive a long way to come eat here again.

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HystericalLinguist . 2019-06-29

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We went on a Friday lunchtime because it worked better for us but it allowed us to take advantage of the special lunchtime menu which was excellent value.

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AliH8691 . 2019-06-24

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Tasty home made pastas and gnocchi, asparagus risotto that is light and flavoured with lemon, home made sausage served with lentil puree. The chef/patron's wife makes the deserts and as maitre d' and oversees a great wine list.

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Communitypasta . 2019-06-24

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Quite a surprise to find a good Italian restaurant in this little village. Both of the owners were really nice and encouraged a very friendly atmosphere. Lovely evening meal on our last night in Wigtownshire.

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545duncanm . 2019-06-21

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There are not many restaurants in the area so it was particularly pleasing to find that this one was very good. Service was friendly and professional and the food very well prepared and served. I would have liked a real ale or something similar but I guess you you can't have everything.

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Albigensianheretic . 2019-06-18

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Thank you for a delicious meal and for making us feel so welcome. We had very a tasty carbonara followed by heavenly chocolate cloud cake. We will definitely be back on our next trip to Galloway.

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vickyc738 . 2019-06-16

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Had two meals here on our week's stay in the area. Both were excellent. freshly prepared food. Chef/patron came into the restaurant both nights to see how we were enjoying the food. website is up to date.

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phoenix021 . 2019-06-10

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We enjoyed a delicious meal in The Pheasant on the first evening of our holiday in Wigtown and were delighted to have found the recommendation online. The welcome and service were wonderful and so friendly, the choices on the menu were different to standard Italian menus, and every option was tempting! Once we’d managed to narrow down our choices, the food was absolutely delicious. My only regret is that we didn’t have room for dessert, as the choices there looked delicious too!

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CMA165 . 2019-05-26

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Morag and Andrea went out of their way to give us a delicious vegan meal. We preordered to give them time to come up with a superb 3 course menu for us, with several choices. We will definitely return ASAP, thank you both!

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Cassieandkaren . 2019-05-22

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Staying nearby, the pizza we ordered was extremely tasty and we went back for dessert, we had take out and the owners were friendly and accommodating.

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Gartsar . 2019-05-19

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Booked a table here as a birthday treat for my wife on a weekend visit to Galloway. From the moment we walked through the door the customer service and attention to detail was spot-on. Great selection of drinks - we like ales rather than wine and there was a good selection available. We had seen Risotto on the website menu but it was not on the menu. We weren’t too disappointed as the alternatives looked great. Happened to mention it to the waitress as she took our order and a minute later she was back to let us know that the chef was happy to rustle up his risotto. We had starters and mains - 4 different dishes. They were all absolutely superb. Great food. The chef and owner Andrea came to each table and spoke to all customers. Proper Italian chef making Italian food that isn’t your boring fun of the mill Italian food. This is a great restaurant the likes of which are few and far between in the area. Great value too. If you are in the Galloway area be sure to visit. You will not be disappointed.

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Rm664 . 2019-05-17

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We were lucky to stumble across this place during a long weekend in the area. Absolutely brilliant. Delicious food, great atmosphere, friendly owners. We had three courses, all delicious and very reasonably priced for such high quality thoughtful food. The beetroot ravioli and foraged gorse ice cream were highlights. Thoroughly recommend!

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Ben W . 2019-05-11

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As local residents, we are fairly regular diners at The Pheasant, and over the years have taken visitors from England, Ireland, Canada and Germany there for an evening meal.

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Bobgrey . 2019-05-01

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Don't be put off by the entrance to this restaurant - down a corridor and past the Ladies. Persevere and you'll get a warm, friendly welcome and excellent food.

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NJTUK . 2019-04-26

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Very friendly welcome, nice atmosphere and well presented, tasty food. Everyone was very helpful making sure we were well looked after. Every course was delicious but have to make special mention of the homemade gorse ice cream - a real treat and quite unexpected! Definitely worth a visit!

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annh185 . 2019-04-23

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All the family came for a Mothers Day afternoon tea...Morag & Andrea made it really special with delicious food ( pistachio & chocolate fridge cake and rose water & bramble meringue both deserve special mentions). They couldn't be more accommodating, are always flexible if you have kids with you, and the service is as chatty as you want it to be, always well judged.

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BroughtonMains . 2019-04-03

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We visited The Pheasant last week and were delighted to taste the new menu. We had

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oddwomanout . 2019-04-01

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Having been turned away from a local pub as chef had just finished we called the pheasant. The owner/ chef said no problem i will stay open for you. Arrived to a warm welcome. Chef was a great host, sat at our table and asked the kids what they wanted, tempting them with various suggestions. They loved the food as we did and still talk talk about our visit. We are back in the area over Easter so will defiantly paying a visit.

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Robhayestravels . 2019-03-18

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Booked in for meal on New Year's Eve as had heard good reports

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Ian R . 2019-01-06

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what a delight. excellent food. charming service .

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sara b . 2018-12-25

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We visited The Pheasant tonight on the last night of our holiday and it was amazing. We wanted to book a table after reading the great reviews and looking at their very well presented and professional website, so I emailed to enquire a couple of days ago. Morag, co-owner with her husband Andrea, replied quickly saying that they are now on winter opening times and so don’t usually open on a Thursday, but would make an exception as we were only visiting for a few days. We were astounded by this generous gesture and couldn’t wait to try it out.

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matthewwP2447SO . 2018-11-01

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Outstanding restaurant find near Wigtown, Dumfries ands Galloway. The service and food were excellent without fault. The atmosphere in this small and cosy restaurant is superb, the owners Andrea and Morag could not be more hospitable.

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Donald D . 2018-10-25

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Popped in for Sunday lunch, most acceptable, great service, the food was delicious, couldn't fault it.

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David H . 2018-10-03

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We chose to reserve a table for an anniversary. When we arrived early we were welcomed and taken to sit and select our meals. There was a reasonable choice and we both were able to find a suitable selection. After being shown to a table we were not long in being served. The food was primarily Italian and extremely good, very tasty and nice sized portions. We both had three courses and found the price was extremely good for such a high quality meal. We travelled just over an hour to eat there and it was worth it all, we intend returning soon.

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ac840 . 2018-10-02

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A genuine Italian experience in the heart of the Machers.Attentive service very good food and a nice feel to the restaurant.Reasonable priced give the quality of the food

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francis d . 2018-09-30

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