The Lime Tree

Category: Under £20

Jed the owner of Citrus in Headingley has expanded to West Park just up the road, with this in mind I was reluctant to dine at The Lime Tree. The last thing I want is to dine in a restaurant full of students, having to listen to them dribble on and watch them eat lentils and vegetarian quiche.

The Lime Tree is worlds apart from what I expected. No sign of baggy jumpered socialists yearning organic fayre. This place is cool with a great atmosphere and the staff are top class.

The atmosphere is vibrant and non pretentious yet retaining a classy feel. The interior is contemporary and minimalist. The tables are a little too close together for my liking but I suppose this adds to the atmosphere.  Above all the food is far better than I expected.  This place is great for a pizza and a bottle of wine, especially if it’s warm as there is a huge outdoor umbrella with heaters & lights where you can sit and watch the world go by.

So what did we order?

Starters:
King scallops wrapped in bacon, creamed cannelloni beans   £6:95
Feta, roast tomatoes & red onion tart (v)                               £4:95
Black pudding & caramelised apple                                      £5:95
Garlic pizza bread with tomato sauce                                   £3:45

Mains:
Lobster ravioli                                                                       £7:95
Fettuccine and meatballs                                                      £7:95
Margherita pizza  (v)                                                             £6:95
Rib eye steak                                                                      £13:45
No sides were needed

Puddings:                                                                     All £3:95
Rich & dark chocolate tart with chantilly cream
Lemon tart with raspberry coulis.

Wine:
Kingfish Shiraz                                                                     £14:95
Cokes                                                                                  £1:25

The food is very good, my two children loved everything they ordered as did we, and my steak had not a morsel of fat on it and was cooked to perfection. The ravioli apparently was a little rich, but never-the-less very tasty.

We were still sat two hours after we arrived, we really took our time and never once did we feel rushed.  To say it was a Saturday night & people were queuing to get in – this was a really good sign.  We will, without a doubt, go back there and trust me, for me to say this is rare.  From starter to pudding every course was very good.

A real bonus to this place is that families are welcomed with open arms to the point where smaller cutlery is available with plastic glasses and a children’s menu for only £4:95.  I just wish my kids would have ordered from it!

Reviewed by Neil Saville

Review Summary

Atmosphere ♦♦♦♦
Food ♦♦♦♦♦
Service ♦♦♦♦♦
Value ♦♦♦♦

Contact Details

The Lime Tree
269 Otley Road
West Park
Leeds
LS16 5LN

Tel: 0113 275 6333