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The average rating of 4.5 shows that the restaurant is one of the top picks of all its visitors.

What davidandshona likes about The Ark:
Out for a walk in Kippford on a chilly Christmas Eve afternoon we were delighted to discover that the café was open. The staff apologised for the fact that there was no hot food available, which made our choices easier; tea/coffee and traybakes. View all feedback.

What Scottish Hidden Gems doesn't like about The Ark:
We have always wanted to try this little cafe, there is not much choice of eating places in the winter season so it was really our only option. The toasties and paninis are £7.95/£8.95 and are meant to come with crisps and salad but this was missing from our order so two slice of bread and melted cheese for £8? Totally ludicrous! The food was lovely but definitely not worth the prices being charged, don't think we wo... View all feedback.

GastroRanking-IT
3.0 ★ from 2 reviews
euan-f-vine47
21.04.2024 - 15:02

On a cold, blustery Saturday we happened upon The Ark. Warm welcome and she smell of home baking filled the nostrils. We settled for Leek and Potato soup with B...

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1winchman
21.04.2024 - 15:02

Arrived here on a beautiful sunny and warm Wednesday afternoon but found the tearoom closed (as it appears to be most days). Confusing and conflicting notices a...

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4.5 ★ from 180 reviews
GastroRanking-UK
4.5 ★ from 163 reviews

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