Orangery Restaurant in Harborough - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Booked The orangery restaurant to celebrate my birthday although the mixed reviews left me wondering if I might be disappointed. My experience was that of an elegant evening in opulent surroundings with good service. We were greeted warmly and seated at table 16 with lovely vistas across the terrace and extensive grounds. Service was efficient and non-invasive. We chose carrot soup for my hubbie and Thai fishcakes for me served wifh warmed breads and butter as our starters. Our mains choices were sirloin steak for my hubbie and pork tenderloin for me -both beautifully cooked and full of flavour.We ordered a lemon and lime, a 175ml glass of Shiraz for my hubbie and a gin and soda for me. We were quite full by then, so didn't want a pudding but ordered a coffee from Keira at the restaurant bar which was served in the lounge.We asked if there was any light accompaniment with the coffee and Keira said normally no but she would try to source something.She came up trumps with some yummy petit fours.We had a second round of coffees again served by Keira. I finished off my meal with a Bailey's. Keira had a very pleasant personality and was definitely a people person. She looked after us royally and made our after dinner experience a very pleasant one. The grounds are extensive with lovely vistas and I enjoyed watching dusk descending from the terrace area. I must mention the lavatories which are always a marker for an establishment's hygiene and general standards and they were super clean and well-maintained. There was plenty of parking with an overspill car park and the lounge area was comfortably furnished again with lovely views across the terrace. A little, low-level background music would be nice in the lounge( in the evening only though.) One slight negative was the lounge was on the chilly side and needed the fire to be lit as I needed to keep my jacket on. All-in-all, an elegant evening wifh tasty food and not expensive.Total cost: £115 and well worth it in my book.I had a lovely, memorable birthday meal.So thank you to the team, the kitchens and especially Keira from two very happy bunnies.We will return.

Afternoon tea in the Orangery was a birthday treat from my daughter and it certainly was a treat ! Beautiful traditional surroundings, very polite and helpful staff and fabulous food, very attractively presented. It made my birthday very special and I hope to return soon.

We went with a group of 6 to the Ratpack evening. We knew the menu was basic when we got the pre order so was not expecting much Food was fairly average although the Turkey was probably the best part of my meal. I like Vegetables Ardente but they were far too ardente and had no taste to them at all. Wine is hugely over priced but the main issue was how cold the orangery was. When you are paying over £80 a ticket you would expect to eat your dinner in warm surrounds . We got told they would turn the heating up and were given blankets but it’s not really acceptable to be freezing cold. Really the management should be looking at better arrangements or even hiring heaters in for these type of events. This is not a one off event and this would have been planned months ago . We brought friends and family down as we heard so many good things about these nights and were at Hairspray in the summer which was excellent. We did speak to the manager who could not really do anything and used the excuse that it was an exceptionally cold evening but really I don’t find that good enough as it’s been this cold in the UK before and even colder and they said there was not much they could do as it was a green house so just feel we were fobbed off. We will be making a formal complaint as it was probably the worst night ever. Would we book again, probably not . We would definitely not recommend theee type of evenings at Kilworth House.

Booked afternoon tea at Kilworth House for my Mum’s 86 birthday and to say I was underwhelmed & extremely disappointed would be an understatement! When I booked I advised it was her birthday & asked for a ‘nice table with a view’. When we arrived we were seated on a table for 2 where they’d squeezed on a 3rd seat and it was in the middle of the room & definitely no view! It became very clear that you were one of many & definitely wasn’t going to be the elegant birthday experience that I had planned for my mother. When we ordered our afternoon tea we added Prosecco which didn’t arrive so had to chase. The standard & quality of food was poor at best - very limited choice and 2 items we didn’t eat as it was awful. I have most definitely had a far better experience and more enjoyable afternoon tea at a fraction of the cost at local farm shops & definitely won’t return. So sad as the setting is beautiful but it has most definitely lost its charm & elegance and just looked very run down and in need of some polite & willing staff that were familiar of 4/5 star service at a country house hotel.

We ate here before a performance of Hairspray. We have been here a few times and last time the issue seemed to be the staff. The staff issue has been resolved and this time it was the food. The meal is very reasonable, if you are dining as part of seeing the show. However, my food was not great. I would rather pay slightly more and the food be better. My starter was the Baked Mozzarella, wrapped in Parma Ham, I didn't expect it to be cold, but it was, which meant the cheese was like plastic and the ham was like leather. It was almost impossible to cut and very difficult to eat. I only ate it, as I hadn't eaten anything since 11.00am and I knew this meal was my only chance of food. My husband had Chicken Liver Pate, which was fine apart from the Sour Dough Toast, which was just like a dry but damp biscuit. The mains and desserts were OK, but nothing special. I appreciate the building is old and it rains in, but it wasn't a great start to the evening to get wet eating dinner. When we reported it we were told we know it rains in there.

Excellent food, attentive staff in the spectacular setting of Kilworth House orangery. Nice to retire to the lounge for post meal coffee accompanied by a large open fire. Would certainly go again.

Dined NYD and everything was perfect from the start ‘till the end. Lovely settling, great staff, food was fantastic. Live music to listen too throughout the meal made a lovely setting. Stilton panna cotta, chicken breast stuffed with wild mushrooms and a delightful cheesecake to finish with. Enjoyed the meal so much we’ve booked to stay the night in February.

Q. Where do four sisters take mum for a special 80th birthday lunch? A. The Orangery Restaurant in Kilworth House Hotel Wow! Wow & wow! 🤩 From the moment we arrived our party of 5 were made to feel special. We were greeted at the door & taken to the drawing room for pre-lunch drinks. This stunning room with high ceilings, original features, huge windows overlooking the grounds, comfy chairs and a fireplace has the total wow factor. We had lunch in The Orangery. Another stunning room. The attention to detail was flawless. For 3 courses we paid the ridiculously low price of £34 per head. I had … 👍 Amuse Bouche (smoked cheese & leek tartlet with truffle emulsion) 👍 Butternut Squash Risotto (with toasted seeds & goats cheese) 👍 Fillet of Salmon (with roast cauliflower purée, capers & crushed baby potatoes) 👍 Almond panna cotta (with Earl Grey poached prunes) Then back to the drawing room for… 👍 Coffee & mince pies 👍 The wine was under £30 for a bottle of decent Sauvignon Blanc We all had a fantastic time & thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The venue is stunning, the staff delightful & the food delicious. FINAL WORD. Our visit was on the back of a recommendation. I’m very happy to pass it on 😃

Went for a meal and evening entertainment. Lovely decorated and well set out restaurant . Felt well spaced out and airy in there . The meal was very nice and well presented. All the staff were polite and attentive throughout . Definitely would go again. The musical entertainers were very professional and sang a variety of songs over the evening .

From the moment we walked in every thing was just wonderful, very warm greeting shown to lounge and had drinks, collected on time and shown to beautiful table. Every member of staff was lovely and cheerful and lunch was just out of this world, the favours were a dream on every course. No rush and staff couldn't do enough for you. Thank you to everyone working on December 4th.

The Hotel was nicely decorated for Christmas. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Immaculately set tables in the Orangery. Good choice of food on the Festive Dining Menu. Food was properly cooked and well presented. The food is not Michelin standard but is always very enjoyable and priced accordingly. We will be back.

There are lots of bad reviews on here about the food. We ate here before a performance of Half A Sixpence, and we could not fault the food, and we eat out a lot. However, the service was something else. It appears to us that the young people were excellent ,but the older people were clueless. The older lady who took our order was told my husband had a cheese allergy and we asked her to check if cheese was in the mash. She wrote down diary allergy and when we explained cheese (which is actually a hard cheese allergy) she just crossed out allergy and never came back to us. When we ordered cheesecake for dessert, which he can eat, she never questioned it! At the end of the meal we don't drink tea or coffee and we wanted to leave, so we asked for the bill. We were told we would have to wait, until everyone's bill were ready - this seemed a bit farcical, so I went to the bar and asked for a bill. The staff eventually printed off a bill for 0.00 but I explained we had drinks and they managed to find a gin and a J2O, which wasn't what we had, so they just charged for the J2O. We did raise these with a manager, so hopefully these issues will be resolved for future guests.

Nothing else to say really. Except overpriced and almost unpalatable at times. Just look at other reviews.

80th Birthday Afternoon tea for my mum. Service was outstanding and the choice of sandwiches and cake just right. We did come away with a box of cake and scones we didn’t manage to eat 🤣. Perfect ambience and temperature and the staff couldn’t do enough for us . A huge thank you 🙏

Took friends for Christmas Festive lunch. Expected the excellent ambiance due to previous visits and the service came up to the mark. The food served however was a bit hit and miss. Smoked salmon starter was good but the beetroot risotto with goats cheese was a bit tasteless and just pink. Two of us had the roast turkey. The turkey and roast vegetables were pretty average and reminded me of a pre prepared meal reheated with fresh gravy added. The cranberry stuffing and vegetables were not the best. My wife had fillet of bream which was fresh, tasty and excellently cooked. The Christmas pudding was a bit stodgy in a slice, The blackberry & apple pavlova and the rice pudding were average. It was such a pity because everything else is so good here and a lovely place to meet friends.

I ordered the combination with savoury & sweet. On arrival it was a few finger size sandwiches and the rest was sickly sweet pastries. One in particular almost made me gag with its strong syrupy sweetness. The sweetness was so strong that it dominated any flavours. This high tea needs to be avoided by the health conscious and certainly not value for money. With sips of water & tea, I managed to eat a small amount but came away disappointed and put it down as a never to repeat experience.

Had a great night out with friends and family. Entertainment was great and do was the food and ambiance. Highly recommended.

Yes, another Christmas lunch with the same friends - we don’t look anywhere else now, it’s so consistently good here. The staff, food & surroundings are fantastic. Let’s hope one year we’ll decide to have dinner rather than lunch & stay over in the lovely...

Visited the Orangery on Saturday afternoon. Loved the hotel and pleasantly pleased to find the festive menu being served. We had 3 courses with coffee and mince pie . Service , food and drinks all reasonably priced and to a high standard.

The food was very good but not fantastic. Service an staff were excellent. Very friendly and helpful.

We decided to have supper here as it was my Mother-in-law's 80th birthday. We found the menu very basic, more of a pub menu, fish and chips, burgers, fishcakes that kind of thing, just basic and not interesting, we were expecting something a little more...

We booked in for a pre-Show supper and were favourably impressed. The Parking and Accessibility were good and we were well looked after. The Staff Members were professional and attentive. The Food was pretty good with a couple of very minor comments - the vegetables...

We had a pre-theatre dinner which was tasty, well presented and good value. The Orangery is an airy conservatory with good views. Breakfast was a treat and the staff as always attentive.

What a fantastic meal that was for a full restaurant the service was 5 Star Well Done everyone Now time for the show .... “Cats”

Spending a gift voucher we had been bought for Christmas last year on afternoon tea we arrived 5 mins early and were directed to a lounge waiting area where we were left for 15 minutes. Someone came and asked us if we were waiting for...

A friendly and professional team make your dining experience as pleasurable and hassle free as possible. A great varied menu available all year round makes local and seasonal dishes available to all. Well priced, well cooked and well presented, the menu caters for all dietary...

We dined here as part of a packed for hotel/theatre evening. The restaurant is serving a large number of people for a pre show dinner which is difficult under any circumstances. It is a very pleasant room for dinner. The quality of the food could...

Excellent food, great service, good selection of wines reasonably priced. Tables nicely positioned so not on top of each other. Nice this time of year for drinks on the terrace

Visited pre show. Outstanding service, staff and food. Varied food choices even though it was a set menu. A faultless experience. Would highly recommend and wouldn't hesitate to visit again.

We all had something different from the menu and on the whole it was lovely and the service was excellent. This is a beautiful hotel set in extensive grounds and the Orangery is also beautiful and would be an excellent venue for a wedding or...

We came for the pre-theatre lunch in the Orangery. It is a lovely building that has been painstakingly restored making it beautifully light and airy with pretty stained glass. Service was very professional and friendly and the menu offers a good choice with something for...

My partner and I ate here one evening when staying at Kilworth House Hotel. Ingredients are top class and the food is cooked to perfection; we couldn't complain about anything. Service is warm, friendly and efficient without being over attentive. Highly recommend.

Went to see a live band and had a evening meal, the music was brilliant, have been to see them a few times now and always a great night's entertainment, however the meal was poor, it was well presented on plate but poor quality, it's a shame the as i would not have a meal there again.

Had been given some vouchers for last Christmas, enough for 3 afternoon teas so we went yesterday. Booked for 3pm, shown to table straight away by pleasant senior member of staff. Not particularly busy in the Orangery at this time. Order taken within 10 minutes. Have not been before and the Orangery is a light sunny area, the sun was shining too! Sandwiches and cakes arrived after another 5 mins or so, nicely presented. Tea pots a bit plain and small, and they dripped badly but a minor point really. We managed to eat most of what was brought, the few cakes that were left were put in a box for us to take away. All staff were pleasant and helpful. I don't think I would pay £25 a head for it though unless it was a special occasion, but all in all a pleasant way to spend an hour or so, and it did not cost a penny!

Really nice food and good service at a variety of meals in this restaurant. The only improvement I would suggest is that the bar is quite slow especially cocktails which took a long time!!

We booked here for Afternoon Tea to celebrate an eightieth Birthday on Easter Sunday, Tea is served between 4pm & 6pm - we’d booked for 4pm - and we all arrived just before 4pm and were told to wait in lounge to be called through. We waited till gone 4.20pm when one of our group went to ask what was happening and we then were all told to go through and sit down.

We visited as a Christmas gift. Dinner and music. Very prof staff from beginning to end. Very welcoming and organised. Went as a pair and sat on a table of 8 could have been scary but worked well. We had to choose our food before we attended but this helped with the smooth running. Our table place indicator had our choices typed on so we didn't have to remember or the waiting staff have to ask they arrived read our card and served. Food hot and the whole table served together no waiting for a late meal which would have made others cold. Food delicious, plentiful and good quality. Musical entertainment good and well thought to be placed after the main course. Would visit again

A fabulous experience, service excellent as you might expect. The afternoon tea looked fabulous on the tiered plates, very pretty. It’s a shame they only use plain white crockery it could look so much better. The tea cups were the style that any ordinary cafe might use and our teapot spout had a big chip in it. The sandwich fillings were a little lack lustre that aside the cakes were very good, we especially liked the macaroons and battenbugh cake. Lovely scones too served with cream, jam and really delicious lemon curd. Beautiful surroundings, a proper treat.

Food not presented well, service was slow and overpriced. Not enough quality in the vegetables just mixed together.

This is now our annual Christmas lunch venue with friends before Christmas - a lovely setting & a pretty good menu for the time of year.

This orangery restaurant and hotel at Kilworth house clearly have issues with inadequate staffing. We had a bad experience on a recent stay at the hotel where we waited an hour to be served breakfast. The manager responded to my review saying she would look into the reasons. It was obvious that time and this most recent Walk Right Back night that there just aren’t enough staff on duty. There were 16 tables each with 8 people at least, some more and only 6 staff bringing out food. My pork was tough, cold and no sign of the Stilton sauce. The concert was great although 2 folk on our table were sat behind the speakers and stage. The blowers at the side were freezing everyone despite pleas to turn them down/off. We resorted to stuffing our serviettes in the holes! Coffee at the end was ridiculous. Just 2 waiters going round. Ours finally arrived 10 minutes before the ‘carriage’ time and no chocolates until we asked. Do go to the music events but avoid eating and staying here like the plague

Over the years I've visited the Orangery on several occasions for pre-theatre meals, a show and a wedding reception. No problem with the meals but our last visit in July was ridiculously hot inside the restaurant. So much so that we moved outside for our desserts and coffee as we couldn't stand it any longer. To give you an idea. the butter was a melted puddle in the dish. There were a couple of portable fans in the restaurant but these were totally ineffective. As a Victorian conservatory it was originally built with opening vents in the glass roof but these don't appear to be functional - why not?

Booked a room for family celebration.

Booked at table for an anniversary dinner here last weekend. We arrived in good time and were left to our own devices (no menus/snacks etc offered) for 45minutes before, after asking, we were told there were delays and lots of people ahead of us still waiting to get to their tables. Staff were disinterested to say the least. We were told they had tried to call people ahead to warn them but we must have already left to get it them?! Hello people we have mobiles! We left without dining as they were running about 90 mins behind schedule and we were hungry!

Great pre theatre meal in the wonderful Orangery. First time for my mum & sister and they loved it. Food was superb, staff were great and attentive and they couldn’t do enough for us. The only criticism is that it took a while to pay, the process was very slow. However it didn’t spoil our evening. We then had a ride on the buggy to the theatre, rounding off the evening nicely. Thanks again for another great meal & service.

We chose to visit The Orangery for Sunday lunch, for a special combined celebration, which included my grandmother’s 93rd birthday.

The Orangery at Kilworth House Hotel provides a lovely ambiance overlooking the grounds and complimentscthe beautiful hotel. The pre-theatre dinner was gorgeous, as was the selection of wine available.

During our stay at Kilworth House we had dinner here, there are no vegetarian options apart from the chips. Very limited and unimaginative menu, though when we asked for veg options we were offered some of the dishes minus the meat. The actual restaurant is lovely and the atmosphere is great although I wouldn't really want to eat here again.

We had the pre theatre meal before Joseph, fabulous, couldn’t fault it, good food, good service, a good choice for all

Following a visit to the theatre, we just wanted a ‘cup of tea’ - wonderful setting and great cup of tea

Jazz evening dinner, choice from a small set menu but excellent all round. Stay overnight to enjoy the interesting wine list.

We had an excellent afternoon tea, sharing sweet and savoury versions! It was good value, and a good selection of food. I particularly enjoyed the lime twists, scones, and mini-hamburgers!

Very good dining experience, pre Christmas lunch with work colleagues. Great setting in this old hotel. A little expensive but a very fine lunch and drinks. Good restaurant for something special

A superb Orangery located at Kilworth House Hotel. We enjoyed a pre-theatre table d'hote dinner. A wonderful setting, a good choice of food, reasonably priced wine, good service, A special experience to enjoy.

Visited yesterday, temperature 28degrees. The orangery whilst attractive is unbearable in the summer heat. The building is clearly glass roofed and many windows. We definitely felt like we were in a greenhouse. Could not sit to eat the meal, barely knew what I was eating, just had to get out of the restaurant. We were not allowed to move outside with our food but as there were lots of complaints about the heat we were allowed in the end to eat our puddings in the lounge. I can appreciate the owners are anxious to preserve the look of the building but some kind of blinds are needed. I have been there when the weather was warm but not 28 degrees & even this was slightly uncomfortable . My advice woud be to avoid sunny days there , I can't imagine what a summer wedding would be like there on a really hot day.

What a perfect setting. The food and service were top flight. The orangery is such a beautiful building. We were there in the heatwave so it was a little too warm but that couldn’t be helped.

Eating in the Orangery at Kilworth House before a show is a real treat with excellent service and very good food especially considering the large number of people being served before going to the outdoor theatre. never disappointed.

Both our evening meals and our breakfasts were cooked to perfection. The standard of the food coupled with the high standard of service make this a great choice. We will be back again soon!

We dined in the orangery for a pre theatre dinner and whilst the restaurant is a fabulous place and the service was outstanding the food was very disappointing I had a heritage tomato salad to start and I got three small slices of tomato not enough tomato to warrant using it in the name of the dish. My main course was a pork steak which was cut so thick it was never going to be tender two thinner slices would have been delicious then came my cheese board. Great cheese but the grapes were so sour they were inedible.

We first ate at Kilworth House at an investment meeting and the buffet lunch was excellent, so we go quite often. We have had delicious afternoon teas at their tea dances and of course dinners and breakfasts when we go to their theatre twice a year.

This massive conservatory restaurant provides decent quality food in lovely surroundings, with enthusiastic, friendly and efficient service. There are some quirky touches, like serving Tiramisu in what looks exactly like a plant pot. The food is more wholesome than it is gourmet, but you wouldn't expect it at the very reasonable prices. The Kilworth Hotel, of which the Orangery is part, is best known for the theatre in its grounds, so that it can be quite difficult to book a table if there's a popular show on at the theatre. The hotel itself is quite grand inside and has the most beautiful and extensive grounds, in fact the whole hotel/restaurant/theatre combined offering is attractive. There's plenty of parking. We will be eating here again, I'm sure.

Good service in a well presented dining room : bright, airy. Food was pre-theatre fare-2 choices per course, set menu. Unimaginative but safe

Fab venue in the Hotel with Fab Staff especially Leonnie who served us, nothing was a problem always smiling and helpful Food Fab

Was given a voucher from my daughter for both my husband and myself, costing £25.00 each. Very disappointed. Nothing was fresh and mouth watering from the sandwiches (thick bread and tasteless) to the cheese scones (don't know what cheese went into them but it didn't taste of such) and they certainly hadn't just been made, to the selection of tarts / mini burger. Have been previously and had a far far better tea before. I gave my sister and her husband the same 'treat' and she was equally disappointed because she has also been before and was so thrilled when I gave her the voucher this time, but sadly not enjoyed by the four of us.

Ate dinner there and breakfast twice. Wonderful breakfasts and dinner. The restaurant's accolades are well deserved.

Food was amazing. The restaurant is very nice the staff are very efficient and the service is excellent.

Fantastic entertainment in the Orangery Restaurant. And on the entertainment alone I would give it 5 stars, but I found the pre-dinner drinks rather corralling and there were so many people in the room before we moved into dinner that I felt rather trapped. The meal was nice, if a little slow to serve but I guess that was timed around the entertainment starting and the evening flowed well. We were lucky to be sat on a table of pleasant people. It was just a great evening really and I would recommend it. The singers were excellent, meal good and the positives offset the pre-dinner drink chaos well enough for me to say I would go again.

It was my birthday and my wife had booked a family dinner at Kilworth House hotel; although we are regulars at the outdoor theatre at the hotel, this was only the second time that we had visited the Orangery.

My wife and I visited the orangery of this lovely hotel for afternoon tea and what a delightful experience it was. A beautiful setting, pristine white table cloths, excellent service and delicious food. So many cakes in fact we needed to box some and bring them home with us. So why the "BUT" in my review title.? With everything so perfect why does the hotel rely on British Rail type white solid plates, cups and saucers. Surely it would cost very little for these to be china and add the final touch to what is otherwise a lovely experience. Overall though......"An absolute delight"

An interesting scenario having read several of the reviews post dinner. I note with interest that the Hotel only responds on Tripadvisor to anyone who has given a good review. No response to the customers that have not had such a great experience. We have visited several times for dinner at this lovely location and in the past it has been extremely good. However, I think for the type of establishment and the price the public are paying that they seriously need to up their game. I booked several weeks in advance for my Son's birthday and was advised that they were fully booked and could only accommodate us at 8.30pm. We arrived at 7.45pm and the Restaurant was relatively empty. We opted for pre-dinner drinks in the lounge. The service was slow and unattentive and we were eventually seated for Dinner at 10.00pm (albeit the place was empty). 4 of the Starters arrived and we all waited until the 5th arrived so that we could eat together - after two reminders the final starter arrived 15 minutes later, so the orignal starters were now cold. The Head Waiter Nemet was very attentive, but clearly trying to deal with everything himself - surrounded by young staff with an indifferent attitude and considerably lacking in training.The main meal of Chateaubriand was nothing to write home about and relatively blue - not as requested. The dessert however was pleasant and after such we retired to the lounge for after dinner drinks. 30 minutes to make coffee ? Really ? Eventually we had to cancel the drinks as our Taxi had already been waiting 15 minutes. Overall a disappointment

We stayed on a Winter Escape package at Kilworth House. Breakfast the morning after was somewhat rushed at 7 due to a family emergency. The waitress showed concern about this and nothing was too much trouble. The Orangery is spacious, light and airy with lovely...

We recently had afternoon tea and found it a very disappointing experience. The sandwiches were dry on the outside and...

We met friends here for a Christmas lunch just before Christmas - a great set menu & food was delicious....

The house looks stunning dressed for Christmas. We ate in the Orangery and the food and service were impeccable. We...

This place is die to for, the surroundings, the food you cannot miss. I am going again on my Birthday...

Ate here with a group of work colleagues as we were staying in the hotel - it was lovely. Food...

The Orangery is a lovely setting in which to have a meal. We had a great night with good food...

Impressed with the venue ,the great service and the good food. Catering for a large number is not easy,but the...

Wonderful experience. Food amazing, service immaculate, grounds stunning. Hotel looks wonderful. Nothing is to much trouble for the staff.

Visited on a Sunday lunchtime for a family birthday celebration, so only the Sunday menu to choose from, which is predominantly roast dinners other than one vegetarian option and a sea bass option. The smoked salmon and ham croquette starters were very good, but some of the roast beef was fatty and the yorkshire puddings were dry. The sea bass was really good and the vegetables were okay, nothing special. Desserts were also variable, the apple crumble and chocolate ganache were very good but others not so. The house sauvignon blanc wasn't very nice either. Having said that, the setting was beautiful, we had pre drinks in the lounge, lunch in the Orangery and coffee outside overlooking the gardens and countryside. I get the impression the food quality might have been better if we weren't restricted to Sunday lunch!

We had an exceptional dinner for 5 of us while staying at the hotel. The service was excellent and the food was great, we also had breakfast in there which was equally as wonderful.

The Orangery restaurant is situated in a grand victorian orangery attached to Kilworth House Hotel. The surroundings are unique, the menu and food are memorable and, thanks to their very well drilled and seemingly happy staff, served with smiling efficiency.

The orangery is a beautiful setting. You usually wait to be seated. The staff are all dressed in a very smart uniform and are very friendly and polite. The food my husband and I had was very tasty. We have had afternoon tea here as well as dinner and that was good too with a choice of sweet or savoury teas. Definitely worth a visit.

Althoiugh they had set our table for less than we asked, the problem was quickly resolved and our large birthday party of 12 enjoyed a pleasant, relaxing lunch in a really impressive environment (despite the odd raindrop!) Starters were all good and beautifully presented, including my chap's previously ordered melon - not on the menu. My pea and mint risotto was excellent, verytasty and not too much. Main courses fine, except the curry was not very substantial, ie not enough for a hungry male! The bream was delicious. Would love to go again.

Stayed here recently to see Top Hat. Beautiful Restaurant with very attentive staff. Food absolutely delicious.

We had not visited Kilworth House for some time, so decided to have lunch there recently. We were surprised to see the Orangery Restaurant totally empty at 1.0pm on a Friday, but after a while another party of 3 appeared. Five covers in such a prestigious venue seemed strange to us.The building, grounds and location are all simply stunning – and the large Orangery is a lovely light and impressive area for dining.. and must be superb for weddings etc. The staff we found to be most efficient and professional throughout, a credit to the hotel.I am afraid this is where the good news ends, for us anyway, as the food served was sadly disappointing – and very poor actually.My wife had the Salade Nicoise starter, normally a favourite of hers – but the tuna was barely cooked at all. We know that tuna should be seared and served pink inside, fine – but this was virtually raw, and tasted most unpleasant. The only reason she did not complain and return it was that she is diabetic, and was at the point of needing to eat something quite quickly.. so, against her better judgement, she ate as much as she could.My own starter was the chicken brulee, which in fairness was quite OK.Unfortunately my wife’s bad experience continued with the belly pork dish. We normally expect belly pork to be slowly cooked for a lengthy period until very tender, during this process the meat would have taken on the flavours of the spices. Clearly this pork had not been cooked in this way – and was quite tough, the spice flavouring being only a coating on the outside. The pork fat had not rendered down, and was unpalatable. Another disappointment.My own Veal Schnitzel was uninspiring, and not piping hot at all – it clearly was not straight from the pan. Sorry..not an enjoyable experience.Not wishing to labour the point, the remainder of the meal was in a similar vein, and we left feeling very dissatisfied.Perhaps I should mention that I have City & Guilds of London qualifications in catering, and have eaten in a variety of establishments in the UK and overseas – and I always leave accurate and fair reviews – but this was one of our least pleasant experiences.

We dined at the Orangery for a pre theatre meal. It was a small menu but all sounded so good it was still difficult to choose. The starter of risotto was very tasty and fresh. The chicken main course was delicious. Very tender and beautifully cooked. My husband had the vegetable curry and said it was delicious. The lemon tart for pudding was really lovely. Drinks were a bit pricey but bearing in mind your'e paying hotel prices it was worth it. The staff worked hard, were very pleasant and helpful and attentive. All in all a lovely evening.

We are regulars at the theatre, but this was a first time for a pre-show dinner in The Orangery at it was a treat. This was a well, oiled machine working like clockwork. It needed to be, to get what appeared to be over 100 diners in, fed three courses with coffee and then out in just over an hour. They must have been breaking some sweat in the kitchen and the small army of front of house staff could have done with roller skates. To deliver in such quantity, the menu choices were not going to be too Mastercheffy, but the table d'hôte card had a good choice and it turned into sound food, well done.I enjoyed a well seasoned leek and potato soup with a fresh, crisp roll. This was followed by pork fillet, fondant potato and green veg, all of which were a touch firmer than expected, the pork in a marginally overdone (but better that side) way, the potato in a marginally underdone way and the green veg in a superbly al dente so the flavour hits you in the chops way. The sweet note came with a cherry pie and vanilla custard, which looked and tasted home-made, in a very good way.The Orangery is a splendid room, a light, airy, high ceilinged and comfortable conservatory. A great place to dine, and to set you up for the open air theatre to come.

Staff need to be a bit more attentive, i like the idea of going to the drawing room in the evening before dinner but i felt the whole experience was a little too slow for breakfast

A group of us went for afternoon tea in the Orangery. The ambiance was great, service very attentive, and overall the experience was very good BUT it could have been much better:-Why serve slices of a large pork pie with egg when located so close to Melton Mowbray?Why no cheeses when you have such famous Leicester local varieties?No butter served for the scones and only one small scoop of cream between five of us.Tea pots spilled tea from the spouts all over the table cloth.Some of the tea strainers did not allow tea to pass through quickly enough causing spillages.Mimi burgers burned on the outside, rare in the middleetc etc

Lovely well presented food in a bright pretty setting. Choose of a few set meal dishes. I choose, Smoked salmon, plaice and Key lime pie, very nice meal

Visited in a group of four and had a great lunch. The meals and service really were very good. The Orangery is a lovely location with good countryside views. The staff were very attentive but we were not rushed in any way.

The Orangery Restaurant is a truly spectacular venue, superbly restored Victorian Italianate Architecture and beautiful open atmosphere, a really wonderful place to eat and enjoy a special occasion. The food is good and the staff are very friendly and helpful and nothing is too much trouble for them to ensure you have a wonderful experience.

Light and airy comfortable restaurant in a greenhouse, Sorry, Orangery ! enjoyed every minute of it. food was very good, service was excellent and a good pint of Bitter!!

Beautiful food served in a beautiful setting. The Orangerie at Kilworth House is so elegant and the staff are polite and courteous. All four in our party enjoyed a three course dinner which was beautifully cooked and presented, followed by coffee and petit fours. Top knotch!

The orangery is simply stunning and the food was very good. The Kilworth Hotel is a bit off the M1 but well worth the drive. Beautiful setting, hotel, restaurant and grounds. The morning breakfast is also served in the Orangery so we were able to enjoy it again during our stay.

WE went near Christmas, so had a set meal, it was brilliant & the staff were lovely & helpful. Wish we lived closer!

Great menu and with excellent service and a very pleasant dining area. The food was perfect in every sense in a group of 12 no one had any complaint.

Visited Kilworth House for Sunday lunch with two fellow foodie friends. WE arrived early so settled into the stunning lounge/drawing room for pre drinks. Service was polite and efficient, our order was taken in the lounge by the by the more than personable Maitre'D. After drinks we were escorted in the magnificent Orangery, where every table was bedecked in white linen, fine glass and silverware, with a stunning view of the gardens and grounds outside.Lunch was more than adequate, 4 or 5 chocies for Starters, usual Sunday fayre with three roasts, fish and veggie option. Similar choices for the the desserts.Presentation was excellent throughout, food tasty, and an abundance of vegetables t'boot. All in all a very nice lunch, we'll be coming back for sure !

First visit for my sister but not for me. Staff, service and surroundings was perfect. Colleen one of our waitresses was very welcoming and accommodating,. Infant all the staff were superb. We had 1 savoury and 1 sweet menu. These were presented beautifully and had been updated since my last visit. I loved the scotch eggs but no longer on the menu. We split everything 50/50 as sisters should share so had a taste of everything. We were not disappointed with any bite we took. It was the windiest day of the year but the ambiance inside The Orangery was as relaxing as ever with gentle background music. Pink champers tastes divine too. A couple of hours of heavenly peace away from our hectic lives, we both are looking forward to our next visit.