The Restaurant At Blackaddie Country House Hotel in Dumfries & Galloway

See the review for our stay. Lovely food, dining room a wee bit on the cool side - but it was February!

Michelin Star quality at reasonable prices. Bar menu superb quality too and lower prices than the restaurant

We came for the food and left disappointed. The new owners are clearly not as good as the old ones! For dinner one of the two canapes was supposed to be Tomato Gazpacho but was a shot glass of tomato juice, the 'hand dived' scallops were two small defrosted things on mashed potato with a slightly spicy tomato sauce and the fillet of beef was overcooked without the promised truffle or carrot. It was homecooked food at best and certainly not worth £45 for 2 courses. We intended having a £15 pudding but the quality of the meal to that point stopped us. The rooms were comfortable but starting to look a little tired. There is no draft beer or lager but the setting is beautiful.

We have had a wonderful meal. We’ll balanced, interesting and full of flavour. A memorable experience

We stayed at the hotel for a couple of nights, planning to eat out one night and in on the other. We immediately changed our plans on tasting Ian's appetisers! The whole meal was beautifully presented and superbly cooked with the vegetables coming from there impressive kitchen garden. A real hidden gem.

You will not get better food anywhere in Scotland! The hotel is situated in a beautiful quiet rural setting with great walks and has very comfortable room and friendly customer service.

The legend, Ian Mac Andrew is still at the top of his game. This chef was a decade ahead of his time. We had dinner for four two nights in a row and every single thing was a sensation in the mouth. Jane Mac Andrew and Daniel were attentive but not obstrusive and offered quiet attention. Go back???? In a heartbeat.

Been a while since our last visit . Celebrating our wedding anniversary. Only one place to go . Warmly welcomed . COVID measures in place . Dinner was , as always , FABULOUS . The flavours in every mouthful , amazing . Ian , you do a fabulous job . And the breakfast is every bit as good ! Hope it won’t be as long until we visit again .

Having been to the Blackaddie on several previous occasions, our last visit was made just prior to lockdown. This is an ideal 'get away from it all' location with good countryside walking and the hotel is lovely but we go principally for the amazing food. Ian the chef is an immensely talented and innovative cook with a particular specialty favourite of ours being his savoury ice creams. We had a tarragon, sea salt and olive oil ice cream with beetroot and goats cheese as part of the 6 course tasting menu which was amazing! The quality, originality and presentation is easily Michelin star level and I would wholeheartedly advocate a visit once lock down is over to the foodies among you - you will not regret it.

Superb food, a warm welcome and good company. Spacious and comfortable bedroom, dog friendly, and attentive service.

We arrived at Blackaddie Country house hotel mid afternoon after a lovely drive through the beautiful Scottish countryside. We were greeted by Daniel as if we were long lost friends. walking into the hotel you get the feeling that you are being immersed in a long lost era in rich Scottish history, you feel at home instantly as the rigours of the world cascade from your shoulders and you begin to live that history, lush yet muted colours that can't help but relax. As A Chef i had known Ian McAndrew and read his fantastic cookbooks yet never eaten his food, primarily this is what we came for, and, come dinnertime we were not disappointed, Quite the opposite in fact. We chose the eight course tasting menu with great enthusiasm. For us, there is only one word to describe Ian's food, faultless! From the lightly spiced trout ceviche with a sublime cucumber sorbet to the perfectly sweet roast onion ice cremate the delightfully fluffy apple sorbet soufflé, we were willingly transported to a time before food went mad, no clever gadgets here, just well prepared, locally sourced ingredients cooked with a primal love of food and expert techniques. i wasn't sure how the golden pan fried Plaice on Waldorf salad would work but when it arrived all doubts were expelled, it was divine. Too many courses to mention here, suffice to say, all were fantastic in execution and the all important flavour. You need to visit Blackaddie! Kev Burlison

I don't quite know where to start! If you like trying familiar food in a different way, go and visit The Blackaddie. Roast onion ice cream? That'll never work.. Fennel ice cream? Erm, no thanks. Parmesan ice cream? Okay, being a bit silly now. But it wasn't silly. These innovative creations were fabulous! I could have eaten bucket loads of each one. Fish courses were wonderful! Roasted sweet halibut sitting on slightly salty buttered leeks, accompanied by mussels in a saffron sauce. Wow! Just wow. Regret not licking the dish. If you have the opportunity to try the chocolate and banana, or the individual pear tart - get several! The pear tart was something else.. that was epic. The ice cream was unreal! Attaching images of dishes enjoyed by myself and my Husband. Also - this review will be left in my maiden name. My married name is Jolly - just so the owners know that it's legitimate.

We stayed at the Blackaddie for 3 nights and all of our meals were beautiful. We have been visiting for a number of years now and there is always something new and delicious to taste and tempt us. I don't know where Ian gets his ideas from but there are brilliant combinations of tastes and textures. The menu is always different so it is very difficult to recommend a particular dish. Ingredients are sourced locally where possible, including the hotel garden. We've already booked our next visit.

We stayed overnight at Blackaddie Country House. The 4 course meal in the evening was faultless in its execution. After pre dinner drinks and canapes of essence of tomato, and goats cheese and tomato tartlet in the bar we had a pre starter of lightly pickled herring; chicken, foie gras and wild mushroom terrine with piccalilli to begin with; Parmesan ice cream for the palate cleanser; roast cod with fennel for the main course, and summer berries with strawberry parfait for the dessert. The menu was light, flavourful, and well balanced. The quality of cooking was exquisite with the principle component of each dish being the star each time, and accompaniments being a perfect partnership. The service was smooth and faultless. The one night stay at the Blackaddie Country House was one of our highlights of our short break in Scotland.

First class food in comfortable dining room. Amuse bouche ,appetizer first course,ice,main dessert. As menu changes difficult to recommend but the Irish stew tart and lamb ca non was wonderful as was Salmon with lo ster bisque and cucumber ice cream

Fricassee of chicken and lobster, with baby morels. This was a dish I ate at Ian MacAndrew’s one Michelin Star Restaurant 74, Canterbury, Kent. It is a memory that has stayed with me these past 37 years throughout my life in the Antipodes. A recent...

This will be a short review as there’s nothing much I can say apart from it was fantastic! Gorgeous, well cooked, beautifully presented food with friendly attentive staff. The chef came up afterwards for a chat which was a lovely added touch. Couldn’t recommend enough!

The following review was sent to all review organisations as we feel good service should be rewarded: We write to provide reference for our stay and the food served at the above-referenced hotel. We were more than happy with our accommodation, but the real star...

My wife and I have been in the food industry most four lives and so dinner is a really important part of our hotel choice - and we were not disappointed in the slightest. Both breakfast an our evening meals on the two occasions we...

Just wanted to say a big thank you to Ian and Jane for making our visit to their restaurant just perfect, food was amazing with such quality food and presented beautifully. It was great to meet you both :) If you get chance and are...

We were fortunate enough to spend two nights at Blackaddie. We have known Ian McAndrews' cooking since his Canterbury days in the Eighties and had driven over 400 miles to experience it again. Our expectations were very high! We are delighted to report that these...

Four of us stayed here for three nights. It is in a quiet location with some views over the river. It was quite obvious that both our rooms had recently been refurbished, and to quite a high standard. Ours (Partridge) had a large and powerful...

A top quality chef and support staff in a small, intimate setting. The food looked as good as it tasted - more what you expect from a top notch city restaurant but in a wonderful country house setting. Highly recommended!

Highly recommend the fine dining menu. Started with drinks and canapes by the fire then moved through to the dining room for a delicious four course meal - the chef, Ian really knows his stuff. I'm coeliac and didn't miss out on anything, the homemade...

From the moment you walk in you are made to feel very welcome at Blackaddie Country House. The room we stayed in had a stunning view down the river which we enjoyed while eating the delicious homemade shortbread and tablet provided. The food in the...

We recently stayed for 2 nights at Blackaddie & had the fine dining dinner both nights. Outstanding food beautifully prepared, cooked, & presented, with amazing intense complimentary flavours & textures served in a relaxed & comfortable environment with none of the fuss & theatrics we...

Stayed for the night on a dinner bed and breakfast package. Delicious pre-dinner canapés and the most amazing meal. Wouldn't hesitate eating here.

We booked on the off chance and what a surprise. Its a very unusual and quirky place hidden away next to a beautiful river. very peaceful and secluded.

August 8th . Spent another wonderful night in the tranquil surroundings of Blackaddie , in the Mallard room , overlooking the river. As usual , we were warmly welcomed by June and relaxed until dinner time . The food here is the best I've eaten...

Had a great few days here and thoroughly enjoyed the food! We brought our dog and they were extremely welcoming. Our room was spacious and very comfortable. We were booked in to the restaurant on the first night and as it was so good, we...

Choose Blackaddie for any special celebration or dining experience. Chef McAndrew will offer a unique, artistic and delicious dining experience in a wonderful country setting. We visited to explore our Scottish heritage, and Chef was spot on with his intuition and selections and masterfully-prepared dishes....

Fabulous meal, full of beautiful dishes - couldn't fault any of it. We stayed in the Pheasant Room upstairs which was excellent. Speaking to Julie the gardener the next day was a real bonus - she showed us all the herbs and vegetables which are...

I'd received my gift of a day with a Michelin Chef from my dear friends Alison and Clive. I arrived for my 10am meeting with Michelin Chef Ian McAndrew and his assistant Jason. Ian had Michelin Stars at 2 of his English Restaurants, before he...

The food and the attention to detail are always excellent regardless of if the restaurant is full or it's a quiet night. We have visited over a number of years and Ian always has something new for us to try.

Wow – we booked into this hotel because it was close to the Crawick Multiverse which we wanted to visit. We had read the reviews on the quality of the food but its fair to say the actuality surpassed all our expectations. The review that...

On holiday in the area and we were looking for somewhere special to eat. Having read the great reviews on TripAdvisor how could we not give it a try. We weren't disappointed . The food was tasty and well presented. Each course was fantastic. It's...

Stayed one night on the way back from a holiday in Scotland. Very friendly welcome as soon as we arrived. Our room was lovely with a beautiful view of the river. Dinner that evening was of a very high standard. Presented and tasted beautiful from...

Blackaddie Restaurant is a must for anyone who is interested in fabulous food. Many of the ingredients in the dishes are sourced from Ian's own garden and he makes the flavours sing. The two dinners I enjoyed at Blackaddie are in my top all time...

We had two meals here, one table-d'hote and one fine dining. Both were splendid but served in a pleasingly down to earth manner. The chef is clearly very enthusiastic about what he does and it shows in every detail of the menu, presentation, texture and...

We had booked Blackaddie Country House as a one night stop over on our way back home from the Scottish highlands. After negotiating an industrial estate on the edge of Sanquhar we were warmly welcomed by the owner chef's wife. Jane was very friendly and...

You can see from my previous reviews that this is my favourite restaurant and my latest visit has only strengthened my loyalty. We ate from the fine dining menu this time and have already booked our next visit when we'll be trying the gourmet menu....

We were fortunate enough to eat in this special restaurant on two consecutive nights. On the first night, we had tartar of sea-reared rainbow trout with saffron and gin mayonnaise with beetroot sorbet, followed by a carrot sorbet with was imaginatively and delightfully decorated. The...

What a great meal again last night - a full dining room of people discussing the amazing combination of flavours in each course. This is a special place for people who truly appreciate fine dining. I think I can let the pictures do the talking...

A last minute decision, we were lucky to get a room but so glad we did. We stayed in the Pheasant room - huge bed, beautiful bathroom and food views. The food is amazing, we enjoyed every mouthful. We would highly recommend this fab place.

Spent one night with my husband as a Birthday Treat. From arrival when, we were met in the car park and assisted with our luggage to the Excellent Dinner and Brakfast I cannot fault this hotel.The Food Experience is one of the highlights for me...

Why has'nt Ian McAndrew got a Michelin star, he certainly deserves one for his stunning a la Carter menu. One of the best meals we have ever had.

We had such a lovely time. And was catered for our every need. The staff were all exceptional. Our meals which were cooked for us were exceptional. Every part of the food was to die for from the breakfast to the canopies, starers, main meal,...

Top notch food, everything of the highest quality. We had halibut, it was excellent. Worth a visit anytime or for a special occasion. Ian is a very accomplished chef with a long career in serving food at its best. Rhubarb pannacotta dessert was exceptional. Good...

It was busy when we visited and the staff was over stretched and service was slow . And when it comes to the food id say it's over priced for what you get

Absolutely fantastic can't put into word how fantastic this eating experience was service was amazing had the gourmet menu and what a feast it was have to say some of the best food in the world staff were awesome. My Kids loved the food so...

Visited last night with family and we had the taster menu designed that day by Ian the chef and owner. The food was amazing, every course was different with flavour combinations you would not believe until you tried. The whole experience was magical and having...

We had a wonderful meal here. Every course was exquisite, we can’t rate them highly enough. They also have beautiful rooms and their breaksfasts are fabulous too!

Being a Piscean, 'O Thalasa' means much to me and Ian never fails to deliver particularly at Breakfast. On this occasion, I/we found it important to savour a variety of the 'Table' about which we were not disappointed. Ian's culinary delights remain the same. Absolutely...

We chose this hotel for a family reunion. We had a fabulous time. Very relaxed atmosphere. Staff very helpful and Ian and his wife did everything to make our get together a great success. Fantastic country house hotel with lovely accommodation. The food was superb...

Excellent lunch for six. A very pleasant surprise in glorious countryside. A good contrast between fine dining and portion size kept even my big eating husband happy! Much enjoyed!

We were welcomed into this lovely country hotel by Antonio who was very helpful and took us and our overnight bags straight to our room which was just lovely. We were quite looking forward to dinner as we had read some good reports but our...

Great to return for a fabulous meal in such comfortable and peaceful surroundings . Ian is truly at home in the kitchen and both him and his wife Jane make you feel so welcome . Will definitely be back.

This restaurant is a wonderful dining experience, do not miss it. We will without question, travel the 6 hours from home to come here again

We visited this restaurant last Friday and had a wonderful fine dining experience. There is not a huge choice but when eating this type of food it is not necessary as when you order the beef for instance it comes cooked 3 different ways. There...

I've visited a number of fine dining restaurants but top of my list is Blackaddie. Not only is the food visually attractive but the flavours created by chef Ian McAndrew are outstanding. Definitely one place any food lover visiting this part of lowland Scotland should...

Never tasted anything like it! AMAZING!!! We will be back. It is exquisite ! The chef is a perfectionist who cooks with skill and passion........loved it -we will be back if we can get a booking once this 'secret is out'...

This was a last minute booking after a family bereavement. From the first phone call they could not have been more helpful. Being able to take pets was the initial draw. The lodge accommodation was clean and adjacent to wonderful views including a lovely walk...

This is a place for serious foodies. Ian cooks with great passion and his attention to detail is second to none. Fennel ice cream? Superb!

The fine dining menus are always inventive using quality ingredients prepared by a tremendous chef. The excellent Scottish breakfast sets you up for the day.

Loved the flavours, the freshness, the presentation, the Chef's personal touches - thank you Ian. The comfortable lounges for pre-dinner drinks, and the same attention to detail for the delicious breakfasts.

My husband and I have travelled widely within Britain and many countries across the world and we can honestly say we have never experienced such an exquisite dining experience as that offered by Black Addie Country House Restaurant. The current owner is also the renowned...

Fabulous fine dining restaurant, menus change daily so always a surprise. Cannot recommend too highly

We have just returned from our stay with Ian and Jane McAndrew at the Blackaddie Hotel where we were welcomed like old friends. We stayed in the Grouse room which is spacious and beautifully decorated to make you feel cosy and spoiled. Jane and Ian...

It was a shame this restaurant was so quiet as the food is very good. The menu had a good choice though my partner and I made the same choices. The crab was very good the way the brown and white meat had been separated...

This excellent fine dining experience is one not to miss. Drinks, canapés and a wonderful menu to choose from whilst sitting by a log fire is just the scene setter. Each course is an absolute delight, and easily on a parr with many of the...

We stayed at Blackaddie in early January as part of a honeymoon trip around the south west of Scotland. Absolutely delighted with the choice (both in terms of the accommodation and restaurant) and heading back for a Valentine weekend break. This review will concentrate on...

Our second visit to this little gem of a hotel tucked away in the wilds of Dumfries and Galloway. Same room again and not much had changed since February. The room is one of the smaller ones and although not of 5 star quality is...

We booked for lunch on a damp Saturday and spent a delightful 2 hours having drinks by the fire, a fab meal in the classic dining room and then coffee by the fire before heading out into the damp dusk. Jane and Ian were friendly...

Wow was a word used every time a new course arrived. The food was excellent, service was perfect. This was a special day and our visit tonight was the highlight. Many thanks for making today so memorable.

Went to Blackaddie House Hotel with my husband for his 50th birthday. We had read lots of the reviews, both good and bad but thankfully we like to make our own decisions. When we arrived we were shown to a lovely room 'Ptarmigan' with a...

On arrival the welcome was enthusiastic by the chef himself who showed us to our room... impressive welcome. The room was clean and functional with a generous bathroom with lashings of hot water.. great shower and excellent bath. But it is the food that steals...

Just back home after the most outstanding anniversary meal ever! Last August we decided at the last minute to splash out for our wedding anniversary and have the Blackaddie gourmet menu with matched wines. And on only a day's notice, Ian created a superbly delicious...

Positives: The outside of the building is beautiful and has character. Negatives: small, grubby and stuffy room Staff member who attended us was rude, abrupt, unhelpful and tried to tug my girlfriend's baggage of her, shouting "Give it to meeee!!' repeatedly. Yes, it was that...

Been meaning to go for years. Best venison I have tasted. Service friendly and attentive. If you are in the Dumfries area make the effort to go. It is worth the trip

Could find no fault with the very personal service received. The food was exceptional of a quality found in only the best establishments.

Fine dining experience with wonderful flavours and textures. Set price menu varies daily with options for each course. Presentation is excellent. You know the chef is proud of his cusine.

The food was an absolute delight. Exquisite, flavourful, and perfectly seasoned. Chicken oysters with cod's roe was amazing and the combination of curried vegetables with the 3 way pork was very effective. The meat flavours shone through against the curry. This is one of the...

This is such a fantastic hotel in a beautiful area. Ian and his family look after you from arrival to leaving. The food is Michelin star level in all but name. The rooms are very comfortable well appointed. I would thoroughly recommend the Black addie...

We visited at very short notice, the weekend before valentine’s, because our planned getaway to another part of Britain was blown away by the unwelcome ferocious storms. Friends on an annual gourmet tour found this hidden gem, and texted us to say they were enjoying...

On initial enquiry it was no means certain that we would be able to reserve a table for New Years Eve. As we planned to be on holiday for New Year I persisted with my request and so glad I did. When I booked Blackaddie,...

We recently visited with friends and had the gourmet menu. The food was first class and without doubt one of the best meals in a long time. Whilst we have eaten in a number of highly recommendable places, Blackaddie without doubt, is one of the...

Splendid meal of interesting modern food in a lovely family hotel. Salad of skate with pomegranate, a plate of lamb in lots of ways (including pickled tongue and breast with cumin among more usual items) and a presentation of strawberries in more guises than I...

What a find! Blackaddie House is a lovely 16th century country house on the edge of Sanquhar right on the banks of the river Nith. Lovely walks along the river bank, great views of the river from our room (Ptarmigan) and from the breakfast room....

What a delightful evening! The food was divine, all locally sourced. The atmosphere, as it should be in a country hotel, was so comfortable and the staff (including owner/chef) were incredibly friendly. So many places offer a 'dining experience' but this really does fit the...

I have written a review on the hotel page regarding the food so I'm not going to repeat it all again but all I'd like to say is thank you for some of the best food I have ever tasted. Especially that duck, I can't...

What a lovely hotel. Staff were great, very attentive, room was faultless as was the food......amazing...fine dining at it's best. Will definitely return again and would highly recommend.

Ian McAndrew can compete with the best. The food was out of this world - Michelin star standard at a sensible price. Well done!

Like no food I have ever eaten before. I still dream about our meals there. Even the tiniest leaf on my plate was placed there with care. Wonderful!

We recently spent 3 nights at Blackaddie and were pleasantly surprised by the excellence of the food and the competence of the staff. Chef Ian McAndrew's inventiveness and attention to detail combined with a superb palate meant we came away from each meal totally satisfied....

up in sanquar there isnt much choice--but i do enjoy comfort and so the Blackaddie courty house hotel was booked--not over the top but comfortable and in the refurb process--we stayed a Spile a smallish room but nocely funished in golds and cream--the en suite...

The welcome was warm, the surroundings were comfortable, and the food and wine were top quality. The chef and his wife were present and served to make the experience very special. The food was fresh but with the finesse expected of a good country house...

I stayed at the Blackaddie last night and can categorically say that the food was amongst the best I have eaten. The gourmet menu with matching wines was good value in the context of what you get and I could eat the scallops with Waldorf...

My wife and I spent a couple of nights there recently and have to say that the quality of food and standard of service were absolutely superb. The staff were very welcoming and the food was some of the best we've had anywhere. The "fine...

Really interesting menu with unusual ingredients, beautifully presented. We felt it was expensive though and the wine list too.

Ian McAndrew has to one of the best chefs in Britain. The food was exceptional.