The Gallery Restaurant in Stirling

This is a superb place to have a meal. Stunning outlook with beautiful views. Very upbeat, welcoming, friendly, professional service. Delicious food, beautifully presented. Extremely good value. And all cooked and served by the aspiring chefs and hospitality students at Forth Valley College. So happy to eat here and support young talent. Thanks to all. Also the restaurant manager who welcomed us in and was so upbeat, friendly and professional. An all round slick operation. Take a bow! 👏👏👏👏👏 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Despite ringing the day before to ask about dietary needs and then writing to confirm, the manager decided to ignore the allergies until we were seated and only then told us that "all food, every sauce and meat contains additives" and we couldn't reasonably expect to be served. When asked why we weren't told at the time of booking, he implied he considered food intolerance to be faddy and not worth taking seriously, so didn't bother contacting us

Food was delicious and staff were exceptionally polite! Prices extremely competitive!

Been a long time since we could get in early to book a table. The restaurant's very high standards have not slipped. Meal was delicious and the staff were very friendly and courteous

Visited for lunch , served by niece who was excellent throughout, she was attentive and efficient without being intrusive My wife is celiac and requires specific dietary options Nieve checked all dishes selected for her and ensured they were suitable , her attention to detail first class Presentation of the food was very good and it certainly tasted as good as it looked I recommend this restaurant highly A small point , name badges for the servers and staff would enhance interaction

Friday lunch at the Gallery food exquisite service attentive and efficient smiley Happy staff all good......

First time at the Gallery and wont be the last My husband and I took dad (97 years young !) for dinner last night,we received a warm welcome and a quiet cosy table as requested. Our server was very good and looked after us very well throughout the evening. The food was excellent , well presented and in lovely clean surroundings with beautiful views of the Wallace Monument. The prices were very good for both the meal and the drinks. Keep up the great work and thank you for a memorable evening

Gorgeous experience, fantastic view of the Wallace monument, lovely food and really pleasant happy staff who all seem to take care of each other. I'll be eagerly keeping an eye out for more of the rare Thursday evening slots.

Visited for lunch , served by nieve who was excellent throughout My wife is celiac and requires specific dietary options Nieve checked all dishes selected for her and ensured they were suitable , her attention to detail first class Presentation of the food was first class and it certainly tasted as good as it looked I recommend this restaurant highly

My family and I attended Serena’s Chinese themed night and it was absolutely amazing!!! The food, ambiance of the restaurant, the service was first class. The restaurant was decorated amazing to the theme. The food was sooooo amazing! Well done students! Cannot wait to return for another visit!

The food is fabulous. The service is excellent. Everyone is friendly. We have been to Gallery Restaurant frequently and never been disappointed. Looking forward to our next visit.

We received a warm welcome from Chris and his team of wonderful students. 1) Warm, clean, comfortable, spacious environment with fab ambience. The background music was peacefulquiet classical music, very soothing. 2) Tables were a good size, plenty of space for items. They were neatly set. Tables were well spaced apart. 3) Good selection of beverages. 4) The food was of a high standard and good size portions. You could taste the care and attention in every mouthful. I chose the items from the vegan menu, my partner had food from the non-vegan menu. He loved his meal as well. 5) The last point (saving the best for last) is to congratulate the students. Nieve, Leah and the young lady behind the bar and not to mention the chefs - you did yourselves proud today ! Thank you for making our first lunch visit a very pleasant experience. Chris, you doing a brilliant job training the students. Looking forward to our next visit.

As a frequent customer, I always enjoy going to the gallery, especially on a Friday where the menu is typically given an extra special touch. The staff, mainly students, are always nice and easy to talk to (unless it is their first week, in which case a little shy and nervous, which is understable) The views overlooking Wallace monument are always picturesque. To summarise, you get more than what you pay for, which is a nice change!

Catering students cook and serve the food, supervised and helped by teaching staff. There are 3 options for each course, and cost for 2 or 3 course lunch is inexpensive for this reason. Everyone is eager to show of their best, and even if occasionally things go wrong, this has its own charm.

Really can't give this place anything less than 5 stars! What a great idea and good practice for the students who were so so lovely and nice. We went for the three course lunch. The starters were good but duck was slightly overcooked and the other was a tad bit too salty (this is me nitpicking). Everything else was amazing, the mains were perfectly cooked and balanced and the dessert (particularly the panna cotta) was perfect. Well done to all the staff 😊 I will absolutely be visiting again!

I had an excellent dinner here at a very reasonable price. Cafeteria prices, restaurant quality food and service. I'll be back.

Food was very good but could have been hotter, soup was warm not hot

I hope that this review is taken in the manner in which it is intended. A college restaurant where students in the hospitality sector show off their skills. Fair to say that the level of service you receive will be determined by the level of experience of the student. Food wise, we enjoyed a three course meal for lunch with coffee and mince pies to follow at the princely sum if £23.95pp! Not too shabby. A simple menu with 4 choices per course, the food was beautifully prepared and presented. Our only quibble was that my wife’s mash was quite cool. That apart, it was well portioned and tasty. Service - obviously some of the students are very new to dealing and interacting with the public. Can I offer some positive criticism: Don’t be scared to interact with the customer. Obviously this depends on the mood or manner of the diner. This will come in time. People enjoy eating out and part of the job is to put them at ease. Smile! It’s amazing how a cheery face can brighten the mood and put both diner and assistant at ease. Ask , after a discreet interval, if all is satisfactory. But don’t predict their reply will always be positive. Be ready to accept a query or a negative response so that you can react accordingly. Find out as much as you can about the dishes on offer , the drinks etc. you won’t know everything, but be prepared for such questions and do some research beforehand. You are the link between the customer and the and the restaurant. Of course all of this will come in time All in all , a lovely clean place with good food on offer at a reasonable price. Well done.

On arrival greeted well and taken to our table staff were attentive and efficient Food and drinks order taken , we explained my wife is celiac and her requirements are essential Starters were good quality and well presented , We selected the traditional dinner for our main and the server clear on which option was gluten free Finally the desserts selected gingerbread pudding for me and the gluten free chocolate bavarois for my wife Drinks were reasonably priced Special mention to “ craig” who was attentive without being intrusive had a good manner and efficient . He will do well in his chosen career if these standards are maintained Well done !! Overall an excellent experience and compliments to all involved

Excellent food and hospitality prepared and served by the excellent students of Forth Valley College. 5 Stars 🌟

Amazing 5 course taster menu! Really enjoyed the whole experience. Hats off to the chefs and servers!

The food was excellently prepared and tasted incredible. The service was also great. They accommodated their 5 plate tasting menu to be vegan for me at late notice.

Excellent place, food top banana, service Excellent, staff very friendly with cheery smiles. Good view and very reasonably priced.

My partner and I had a lunch on 24/10/23. It was delicious. A good selection of courses. We had the three course lunch. We have been here several times in the past and have never been disappointed. We both agreed the bill was good value. We found the staff to be lovely. Polite and attentive. We will definitely return soon and would recommend the restaurant to everyone we meet

A first time visit to The Gallery and we will be going again (we have already booked Christmas Lunch). Fantastic service from the students and a lovely meal which we thoroughly enjoyed. The students are a credit to the college and we want to especially thank Neve who welcomed us and served most of our courses. The quality of the meals is superb and we highly recommend all three courses. The dessert (Pannacotta) was outstanding.

On Holiday, booked and dined twice in a week. (Tues, Thurs) 1st year students Tues, must have been a challenging menu. Tomatoe & Red Pepper soup, excellent. Mushroom with curried lentel + chilli salsa starter. (Heavy handed with curry & red chilli, seeds in, but tasty) Mains Chicken breast wrapped in Bacon, carrots, square boiled potatoe, crispy bacon jus. Enjoyed very much. Grilled salmon with mashed potatoe, carrots, broccoli, crisp bacon. Small thin fillet, skin not crips, over cooked, was disappointed but they had only been cooking 3 weeks! Thurs - 2nd year cooks - Steamed Haddock Fillet, Seared Salmon, Sole Goujons starters. 10 out of 10. Mains - Rump of Lamb with Wilted Lettuce, Parmentier Potatoes, Pea Puree - Very good resturaunt quality food. Coq Au Vin - A really well put together dish, my Wife loved it. Desert of Pineapple Tatin with Coconut Sorbet, lovely to finish off with. 3 courses for only £14.00 a person with wonderful views out towards the Wallace Monument. Well worth supporting and enjoying the good food they are learning to do. Would dine here regulary if we were local.

We decided to try the gallery at forth valley college for something different, and my god it was brilliant, the students looked after us from the moment we arrived and couldn’t have been more helpful, the food was great and the price incredible so give it a try. My only regret was not having cash to leave a tip as any money put on the card goes to the Scottish Govt so I’m taking cash next time.

I went to The Gallery restaurant with my friend who had been on previous occasions. The setting is beautiful with views over the River Forth, Wallace Monument and over to The Ochils. There is a dedicated area for parking in the car park. The front of house staff were very welcoming and the service staff were lovely and friendly. The food was outstanding and to a standard you would expect in a Michelin star restaurant. Well done to the whole team and thank you for a wonderful meal and experience.

From start to finish the experience was outstanding, the front of house staff made sure you were looked after and the chefs made superb food. I will definitely be returning again with family and friends. Thank you for such a nice meal and service

This is a fantastic restaurant and exceptional quality and value Staff were discreet yet attentive Looking forward to returning

This restaurant is excellent. I have been dining there every month over the last few years. The level of service is of a very high standard, with staff guiding and teaching hospitality students to meet the customer’s every need. The view from the window is stunning and looks out to the river, the Ochil hills and Wallace’s monument The presentation of the food is attractive and I can honestly say that I have never had a bad meal. The menu is innovative and also caters for vegetarian and vegan diets. Coffee is excellent and non dairy milk is available. Finally, where else can you get a 2 course restaurant lunch for £9? Fantastic.

I went with 5 friends for lunch on Friday. Great meal, staff were superb although most of them were very young and nervous. Wish it had been busier but you do not seem to advertise it . What a wonderful way to teach youngsters that...

Stunning view of the Wallace monument and river. The food was amazing, presentation was flawless and the service excellent. As a very fussy vegetarian the food was different and not the usual run of the mill you get anywhere else. If I could give the...

An absolute joy. Brilliant service, very attentive waiting staff. Quality food and a beautiful setting.

Amazing!! We have been several times both for lunch and dinner. Never fails to impress! The food is delicious. Beautifully presented, perfectly cooked and seasoned. The service is really good, and the management team are superb. Supportive of the students. I th8nknit is the best...

The whole experience from start to finish was amazing. The food, service and ambience was stupendous. I even commented to my husband when we were there that most restaurants should go back to food college to take note of how good should be presented &...

Absolutely brilliant if visiting stirlingor live here its a must the price is unbelievable and you must book in advance

This restaurant is a hidden gem within the Forth Valley College. The food is cooked by the catering students but was much better than I've eaten in some other expensive restaurants. The quality and presentation of the whole meal was fantastic. Beautifully cooked and very tasty. Where else would you have a 3 course lunch for £12. Drink prices are also very reasonable. Service was quick and the table staff were friendly and helpful. Definitely will be visiting more often. Booking essential.

Excellent lunch menu , beautifully presented, and great value Highly recommended Michal and staff to be complimented on their attentiveness to customer service.

Lovely restaurant built within the college, a taste of fine dining at an extremely reasonable price. Highly recommend as food and service is always great. Book in advance as its very popular.

Restaurant based at forth valley college. Trainee chefs and table service. Menue is limited but food is excellent quality, service very good and cost good.

Tracy organised a really cracking evening. Thank you everyone

Shouldn’t really say this restaurant is really good or everyone will want to visit. What a meal we had today, absolutely delicious and made to feel very very welcome

The Gallery Restaurant is excellent. Food always fresh and tasty and service efficient. Always a must when in Stirling.

Once again I wish to report that yet another excellent Christmas Lunch was enjoyed by everyone. The relaxed ambiance, the freshly cooked food and the quality of service - never disappoints. A Three Course Christmas Lunch plus Coffee or Tea and a Homemade Mince Pie,...

The food and service provided is excellent. It's hard to remember that the front of house staff and chefs are only in training. I would definitely recommend going and giving it a try and let's not forget the fantastic value for money.

Wonderful Christmas lunch thanks to the catering students at Forth Valley College. Bodes well for the future. Well done all. And excellent wine at £11 a bottle!

Another fantastic meal this evening. Waiting staff brilliant, chefs creations magnificent - it's no wonder you have to book weeks in advance for this brilliant restaurant

The view of the Wallace monument is great but dinning room has no ambiance. Food quality is uneven, starters very good but salmon entree was dried out with a big lump of mash potatoes. Would try again

Special place, staff are brilliant chefs exceptional. The best value for money.

Myself and my mum had a lovely lunch here today. Very high quality and the food was well presented and tasty. The service staff were great also. Incredible value. Thanks!

Really disappointed about lunch today - menu had changed (that’s okay, it’s seasonal and availability), but no alternatives provided, so only two choices rather than three for both starters and desserts. Roast tomato soup was insipid, no bread accompaniment apart from welcome slice which was very dry. Huge portion of salmon! But £3 supplement. Chicken was tasty, but small portion. We know and understand it’s a teaching restaurant, but service was not good - felt bundled out - just under half an hour for two courses, booked for 1pm, well within the opening times - not the relaxed lunch we were hoping for…

Lovely staff, fabulous food (and generous portions) and views to die for. Really worth going for lunch.

Everything about dinner at The Gallery is excellent. A lovely building with stunning views over the river and across to The Wallace monument. Spot on service although perhaps a little serious at times. The food was all superb and at £15 for three courses such...

Another excellent meal, running out of superlatives to describe the customer service, the Michelin standard food and the views.

Very impressed with quality of food and service.

If you were blindfolded getting to the Gallery on arrival when things started by being seated you would be convinced that you were in an upmarket restaurant not one staffed by students. It was a fabulous evening.... interesting menu, brilliant wine list and great service, all 6 of us were delighted and will return again.

Nice menu. Attentive personal. Enjoyed dishes. Great value for money.

What a lovely experience - students who pride themselves in their service and provide excellent cooking in a fine setting. Booking in advance is a must. You won't be disappointed.

Fantastic lunch today at the Gallery. Staff and presentation is excellent. Highly recommend.

Always a great meal and great service.

Been a while since we've visited. As always the meal was exemplary it was Michelin star quality a credit to the chefs. The waitresses were brilliant and assisted us with our selections due to one of our party being allergic to lemon, all in all...

This restaurant is worth a try with some interesting dishes and good value for money. It has a great view, overlooking over the river. I felt sorry for the staff because several people who had booked did not turn up and did not have the...

Absolutely delicious dinner here tonight. Between the four of us, we had one of everything from the menu. I think my Harissa cauliflower steak was the Beez kneez, but others think their rib eye steak was. Thing is - it was all fab! The smoked chicken consomme was added drama. You couldnt ask for more. Run, don't walk!!!

Braco and Greenloaning WI had a lovely lunch, the food was excellent and the service very good snd the view over the river to Wallace's monument is a bonus.

Lovely meal out with Womens Institute. Food beautifully set out on plates(warm), absolutely delicious, good portions, great table service and an amazing price. Thankyou.

Wonderful food amd service so pleasant. Will be back next month.

Brilliant food.... again...!! What can I say... the students provided an excellent 3 courses.

Wonderful location, excellent food and lovely staff.

The dishes provided at the gallery always look outstanding and taste superb. Well worth a visit if you haven't been yet.

Simply amazing delicious food. The Christmas lunch was absolutely outstanding. The service also was faultless

Really nice food with a good range of options. Lots of more interesting meals than other places nearby.

Wow first time here definitely not the last time , really enjoyed it

Recently visited with friends and had a great meal (cheesecake was the highlight) for a great price.

Second visit for lunch. Quality of the food is excellent. Good produce beautifully presented. Service friendly and efficient. Great value. As it's a training situation thought they would ask for feedback? Also not carrying cash couldn't tip- will know next time.

Fantastic food and lovely service. I had sea bass starter with fresh peas and cauliflower in batter. Amazing. The main was a lamb pumpkin curry that was sublime. The dessert was a selection of tarts with ice cream. Best torte I've ever tasted. Would definitely recommend to anyone. Gives you the chance to experience great food at a very reasonable price, while supporting chefs in training. Couldn't ask for more

Well, I will never eat out again without comparing what I had for £15 a 3 course meal, a 12 year craggenmore for £3, a double espresso which tasted better than costa,Starbucks,cafe Nero , It may be a training college but it was great and...

Best food in town. The food in here which is prepared and served by students is amazing. You can see them grow each visit gaining confidence. They work in great environment and are tutored in a very respectful and supportive environment. Be back again next week 😃

My carnivorous partner and I had the 3 course lunch, and we were both so impressed by the food and the care we received here. The plant based options were provided in ways that really brought out the flavours of the veggies, rather than relying...

We visited the Gallery today with friends. We have been there on numerous occasions before but this was the first time for our friends. We all found the whole experience absolutely amazing. The quality of the food was excellent, the staff were friendly, attentive and...

Top notch quality. Extremely good value for money. Delicious food and good portions. Highly recommend.

Lovely lunch! Great value too. Super to see High School students learning the ropes of restaurant work in such a pleasant restaurant.

Our first visit food was excellent attentive staff and excellent value for money will definitely be back

Visited this evening for a fabulous 3 course meal. Starters, mains and desserts were delicious to eat and presented very well. Would highly recommend a visit and will definitely return. Well done to everyone involved 😃

Had lunch with my daughter and grandson Today . Excellent 3 courses Pork was beautiful also fish was delicious Shortbread and creme brulie to die for Definitely be back

My friend and I returned to the Gallery and had a delicious meal.Our starter of stuffed mushroom had an Indian vibe,very fragrant,quite deliciously different with perfect presentation.We had a lovely stuffed breast of chicken, exceptionally moist , well cooked and presented, the only negative being...

Fantastic Food and Service. Thank You.

1st time for everything and it won't be my last Absolutely amazing . Thanks Jan for taking me X

Njoyd our meal there last wk.food was VG & the service from the young people was first class. Very good value for money too!

I'm completely fed up going into restaurants and pubs and being served what is either basic food done poorly or it's just straight out of the freezer, those restaurant owners clearly need to go back to school and learn from this place because the food...

Had a lovely lunch again at the Gallery Resturant. Food first class and also students and staff exceptionally polite and helpful. Thank you.

Food wasnt cooked right and cold when delivered to the table would not recommend this place the food looked nothing like the pictures the soup was cold and watery the chicken wasnt even cooked properly still pink in the middle so if you dont food poisoning i would stay clear of this place

Food was rubbish... food was well over cooked.. one of the Chefs covered his mouth with his hand while coughing and began carry on touching the food without washing his hands. .. would not recommend this place at all.... 🤢🤢

Superbly tasty food; lovely staff, very good service; too full really, but forced a Delish chocolate mousse down anyway!

Absolutely loved the evening , from being greeted with a smile from the waiting staff to the meal itself , will definitely be back

Six of us enjoyed an excellent well prepared and served lunch by the students of Forth Valley College. The lunch was excellent value for money and we will be back.

Restaurant is staffed by students learning their craft. Standards are very high and students are assisted by senior members of staff . Service is excellent . Meals are prepared by student chefs who I presume are also supervised and are excellent quality. In terms of value for money, this restaurant is hard to beat. Highly recommended

Came as a group for Christmas lunch and was ushered into a private room with our friends. Service (inconspicuously supervised) was smooth and professional by charming youngsters. Plaudits to the kitchen team - the young chefs provided a varied three course menu which catered for traditional and 'non-conformist' tastes with varied well-cooked (and substantial) plates - and all for £16! Check website for days and times the Gallery is open - not every day nor dinner/lunch times. See us back in the new term!

Our local history group Christmas lunch party of 20 were accommodated in a lovely private dining room, tables all set, very festive and looking forward to a lovely lunch together. The set menu had a very good variety with vegetarian options and adaptable recipes for those with food allergies etc. The chicken and duck terrine followed by the slow roasted beef was gorgeous and the pear and almond cheesecake was stunning!The presentation and service could not be faulted and the young people were polite, efficient and very helpful, under the watchful eye of the 'manager'. We were all very impressed especially as they were working in their own classroom. The standard was very high and I would like to thank all the staff and students for making our time there so special. I have no hesitation in recommending The Gallery Restaurant and am already planning to go back.

Six of us went for Christmas dinner this evening, the meal was excellent, the staff were very professional. This restaurant would put many top restaurants to shame and they could learn a lot from this establishment.