Review on Rufflets Country House, Seasons Restaurant

Rufflets Country House is one of the oldest-established and highest-quality country house hotels in Scotland. Built in 1924 as a private mansion, the imposing turreted residence is set in 10 acres of stunning gardens, and has been in the same family ownership since 1952.

The Seasons Restaurant has a light and airy ambience with high backed chairs and cosy booths overlooking their beautiful garden. The kitchen makes use of local produce and Rufflets' home-grown vegetables for flexible, seasonal menu with a contemporary slant, lots of intricate touches and a fondness for stuffing (pork fillet boudin with cranberries and Macadamia nuts, say). Elsewhere, McSween's haggis appears with red onion marmalade in a tarte Tatin, East Neuk turbot gets a brioche and fennel seed crust, and braised Fife lamb shank comes with pearl barley risotto. Buccleuch steaks also feature strongly, and desserts might include White Russian iced parfait with caramelised bananas.

Rufflets Country House, Seasons Restaurant is also featured in: Michelin Guide, AA Guide

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Cuisine

Modern Scottish

Chef

David Kinnes

Restaurant Opening Times

Lunch: 12.30 - 2.30pm Sun
Dinner: 7.00 - 9.00pm Mon-Sun

Accepted credit cards

Visa, Master Card

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Facilities at Rufflets Country House, Seasons Restaurant

  • Alfresco dining
  • Private dining room
  • Private parties
  • Vegetarian menu
  • 80 covers

Accomodation

Accomodation is available, (21 rooms)

Parking

Private parking is possible at a location nearby

Address

Rufflets Country House, Seasons Restaurant
Strathkinness Low Road
St Andrews
Fife
KY16 9TX

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Rufflets Country House, Seasons Restaurant Sample Menu

SAMPLE A LA CARTE

STARTER

Scallop £14
Easdale hand-dived king scallop – fricassιe of peas – picante chorizo
bisque foam – truffle – pancetta crumb (GF*)
Asparagus £9
New season asparagus – crispy hen's egg – Hollandaise sauce – fresh truffle – pea shoots (V)
Pig cheek £9
Slow-cooked pig cheek – braised pork belly – Penman's of Crail black pudding
burnt apple purιe – crisp apple (GF*)
Wild mushroom £9
Wild mushrooms – tarragon – marinated tofu – spinach – confit garlic – falafel (Vg)
Sea trout £11
Cured sea trout – crispy skin – crushed minted peas – tartare Hollandaise – lemon gel (GF)

MAIN COURSE

Lamb £28
Noisette of Speyside lamb – wild garlic – charred shallots
spring vegetables – shoulder – Jersey Royals (GF)
Cod £26
Cod fillet – spinach – chorizo – broth of vegetables – gnocchi – wild leeks – soft herb crust (GF*)
Duck £27
Honey-glazed duck breast – pearl barley and wild mushroom risotto
duck bon bon – blackberry purιe – juniper jus
Cauliflower £19
Roasted cauliflower – sweet potato and chickpea tagine – flatbread – mint raita – crispy onions (Vg)
Halibut £28
Gigha halibut – bacon jam – seared foie gras – savoy cabbage – celeriac – smoked mash – truffle foam (GF*)
Ribeye £32
Chargrilled 10oz ribeye steak – confit vine tomatoes – field mushroom
wild garlic and rosemary – pont neuf – green peppercorn sauce (GF)

DESSERT

Chocolate £9
Chocolate and peanut butter bar – salted caramel – caramelised banana
banana sorbet – chocolate twist (Vg)
Mango £9
Mango parfait – coconut ice cream – mango and passionfruit salsa – sesame tuile – garden mint (GF*)
Buttermilk £8
Buttermilk pannacotta – baked rhubarb – rhubarb and rosewater syrup – rose petal – langues de chat (GF*)
Lemon £9
Lemon meringue – pine nut ice cream – lemon gel – crystallised pine nuts
Cheese
Scottish cheeses – truffled honey – oatcakes – celery – chutney (GF*)
Strathdon Blue – Minger – Arran Cheddar
One cheese £10
Two cheeses £12
Three cheeses £14
Coffee and Petits Fours £4

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.

Rufflets Country House, Seasons Restaurant 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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