The best restaurants in Lowlands

Absolutely outstanding tasting ciabatta lunches (the king oyster mushroom, the teriyaki seitan and the marinated tempeh, lettuce and tomato). I know I’ll be thinking about my lunch until I get to eat here again. Really good oat milk coffee and super freshly baked cakes - the fruit loaf, fruity bun and peanuty-iced muffin. So much love, skill and care goes into the food and welcoming atmosphere here that it’s just a wonderful place to eat and relax. If I could give 10 stars I would. Thank you for such lovely food and Sunday afternoon chat.

Booked a table for 4 people last Tuesday night, the 4 of us had X2 the steak deal for 2, food was plentiful and tasty washed down with a nice bottle of red, great value for money, bar folks and people in the pub were very friendly, also managed to meet the owners dog winston who was very friendly ! Would highly recommend

My husband and I had an evening meal at The Smithy with a couple of friends on Saturday evening. The meal was excellent, as was the welcome and the service. The menu was imaginative and the atmosphere was very good. We would certainly eat there again if in the area and would thoroughly recommend it.

Just stopped off in passing for a coffee and scone. Excellent. Not one of the oversized scones that you often find nowadays. Very friendly and welcoming. Nice selection of gifts available too many of which are locally made. Will definitely be back.

On the 18th January at around 17-30 I rang to book a table as we where staying in the village for the evening I was told the restaurant was fully booked all night so no tables would be available I walked past at around 8pm that evening to visit the spar shop to get something to eat I was surprised to see only 2 tables occupied As this was the only place open to eat I was somewhat disappointed

Enjoyed our lunch at the Plough Inn, Leitholm today. Very impressed with gluten free choices on menu. Our dog was welcome and got a treat!. Would highly recommended.

Restaurant is amazing, with very excellent customer service also a postive vibrant atmosphere , and good choice of food. Definitely recommend!

Wow what an amazing lunch, visited today with the dog and everyone was so attentive. Food absolutely delicious, all cooked to order so a wee wait but you’d expect that. Plenty parking, staff superb, can’t wait go back again.

Best food I’ve eaten in Dumfries hands down. Wonderfully relaxed atmosphere and great company. Not to be missed.

Great welcome, varied menu, superb food which is very well presented, very nice atmosphere and environment and excellent dessert and coffee to finish a beautiful meal!

We have eaten here on a few occasions now and have never been disappointed with the food or service regardless of meal chosen and with nice cheerful staff and prices it is a great stop off on the way to the N Ireland ferries or back towards Dumfries, We would recommend this eatery without hesitation.

We stopped off at the deli while we were staying in Gatehouse. We visit every year and have often driven past wondering what it was like. We finally paid a visit and were not disappointed. A warm,friendly welcome and delicious food made to order. We’ll definitely be back when we visit in the Summer!

Booked in for sunday dinner with family, the sunday dinner was excellent as always, staff so welcoming and friendly. Loving the new decor

You know when your wife takes a photograph of the room key and sends it to you with a caption "Please can I come here again" you know it's a success. Great find by my wife for out wedding anniversary and visit to Glasgow. Great location, fabulous food...