About Us
The Lime Tree Restaurant is located on Catherine Street within the town of Limavady. It has been established since 1996 and is owned & managed by Stanley & Maria Matthews with Stanley in the kitchen & Maria overseeing the restaurant.
We use fresh seasonal produce much which is sourced locally and combine traditional Irish dishes along with Stanley’s own individual style & recipes on our menus. We are modern in our menu approach offering a good, balanced selection of fresh fish, meat & vegetarian dishes and can cater for customers on an individual basis if they have special dietary requirements.
The dining room is intimate with a relaxed & informal atmosphere and friendly, personal & attentive service.We cater for private parties & small groups on an individual basis. Maximun Capacity 36.
Booking Conditions for tables of 10 or more: When a booking is made we require an Non - Refundable/ Non-Transferrable Deposit of £5.00 per person which is paid one week after the initial reservation if booked in advance or at time of reservation if within the week of date of booking. ONLY the deposit of those attending will be deducted from the bill.
Over the years the Lime Tree has won numerous awards and has consistanly achieved recognition in most of the major food & travel guides along with reviews in local & national press establishing itself as one of the best restaurants in Derry.
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Our time on TV! - Northern Exposure
Some of our Accolades
Licensed & Catering News Awards June 2013 - Restaurant of the Year for Northern Ireland Finalist
Irish Restaurant Awards April 2013 - Best Customer Service for the County
Highly Commended NITB Taste of Northern Ireland 2012 - Won this award Twice : 1997 & 2010
Listed in current editions of the AA Guide , Michelin Great Britain & Ireland Guide , Lonely Planet Guide , John & Sally McKennas’ Irish Food Guide & Georgina Campbell Ireland Guide. North West Restaurant Guide . We are just waiting on the release of some other publications.
Taxi Numbers
| Valley Taxis: 028 777 22888/69303 |
| Bells Taxis: 028 777 63929/224444 |
| Limavady Taxis: 029 777 68822 |
Nearby Accommodation
| Keady View Farm – www.keadyviewfarm.com | |
| Carrick Lodge www.carrick-lodge.co.uk | |
| Derry Farm Cottages – www.derryfarmcottages.com | |
| Dromore House - www.dromorehouseni.com
Drummond Hotel – www.drummondhotel.com |
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Information about the Area
Our Suppliers
| McAtamneys Butcher - 028 777 67766 | |
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| Braemar Farm Ice-cream - 028 70 848331 | |
| Dart Mountain Cheese - Tamnagh Foods www.DARTMOUNTAINCHEESE.com | |
| Donegal Prime Fish - 028 71 350059 | |
| Superfruit - Fruit & Vegetables: 028 777 69192 | |
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| B.D.Foods – 028 877 26586 | |
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| Mark Jefferson Wines - 077 65252322 | |
| Lacada Brewery - www.LACADABREWERY.com | |
| Corndale Farm - 07843094876 |


