Review on Lime Tree

For almost two decades, this old Didsbury trouper has established itself as perhaps the most popular and iconic neighbourhood restaurant in Manchester. It's a consistent all-rounder with a buzzy, totally unstuffy bistro atmosphere, a stalwart that delivers the goods without threatening the bank balance.

Its ever-changing, worldwide menus take account of the seasons and local supplies, so you can expect bags of variety and excitement. Kick off with roast spatchcock quail with Bury black pudding and apple compote or spaghettoni with a ragout of mussels and chilli, before halibut steak with a Welsh rarebit crust, Thai-spiced monkfish or roast loin of lamb with leeks wrapped in Parma ham. To conclude, try cherry pannacotta or sticky toffee pudding with hot toffee sauce.

Early-evening fixed-price menus are great value and wine buffs are also in for a treat. The list is global although Europe figures prominently and it's worth looking for the clutch of wines of the month.

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Cuisine

Modern British

Chef

Patrick Hannity

Restaurant Opening Times

Lunch: 12.00 - 2.30pm Tue-Sat (12.00 - 5.45pm Sun)
Dinner: 5.30 - 10.00pm Tue-Fri (5.00 - 10.00pm Sat)

Accepted credit cards

Visa, Master Card

Online Booking Availability for Lime Tree

Facilities at Lime Tree

  • Childrens menu
  • Pre theater meals
  • Alfresco dining
  • Disabled access
  • Private parties
  • Vegetarian menu
  • 90 covers
  • Family Friendly

Address

Lime Tree
8 Lapwing Lane
West Didsbury
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M20 2WS

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Lime Tree Sample Menu

SAMPLE A LA CARTE

Aperitifs

Didsbury gin with Fever tree tonic 8.5
Didsbury raspberry and elderflower gin with Mediterranean Fever tree tonic 8.5
Prosecco kir royal 7

Appetizers & nibbles

Catalan bread, tomato, red onion, garlic and olive oil 3.5
Focaccia, hummus, olives 3.5
Iberico chorizo, celeriac remoulade 3.5
Haggis and leek bonbons, whisky mayonnaise 3.5

Starters

Soup of the day, home baked bread 5.5
Shetland mussels mariniere, toasted garlic bread 8.5
Chicken liver parfait, pickled mushrooms, carrot chutney, toast 8
Crisp brie fritters, spiced cranberry compote (V) 6.5
Grilled Scottish scallops, chilli, coriander and lime butter 3.5 each
Honey roast squash, rocket, dukkah and feta (V, N) 7
Smoked salmon, pate, horseradish, cucumber, brown bread 8.5
Pan fried Capesthorne Hall pigeon breast, Bury black pudding, celeriac puree, jus 9

Mains

Roast lamb loin, braised breast, Greek filo parcel, aubergine 19
Grilled salmon fillet, caramelised cauliflower, spinach 15
Grilled haddock, squid, mussels, diced winter vegetables, prawn bisque 17
Roast Goosnargh chicken breast, truffled potatoes, sautéed garlic mushrooms, parmesan 14
Pan fried Goosnargh duck breast, confit leg hash cakes, sticky red cabbage, duck jus 18
21 day aged Cheshire sirloin steak, peppercorn sauce, field mushrooms, French fries 20
Mushroom, hazelnut and chestnut encroute, grilled new potatoes, greens, red wine sauce (V,N) 12
Sticky aubergine, grilled halloumi, Lebanese rice, lentils, caramelised onions (V) 12

Sides

Courgette fritters, basil oil and parmesan 3.5
Winter greens, bacon, chestnuts 3.5
Cauliflower cheese gratin 3.5
Sweet potato fries 3.5

Restaurant menus often vary from day to day, so the above should be treated as examples of what to expect in terms of cuisine and price.

Lime Tree Christmas Menu

Restaurant menus often vary from day to day, so the above should be treated as examples of what to expect in terms of cuisine and price.

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