The Orangery in Stirling

Charming hotel within walking distance to castle and other attractions. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable. Breakfast was exceptional. Dinner at the Orangery was fabulous.

Eight of us spent the night.Dinner bread and breakfast.Cannot recommend it highly enough.The food was of the highest order and the whole deal was excellent value. Ps for bread read bed.

Exceptional service, amazing dishes and great flavours! Highly recommend a trip if you’re in the local area. Compliments to the chef!

We arrived, without a reservation, just as they were closing their lunch menu. Our kind server conferred with the chef and offered us afternoon tea as another party had not shown up for their reservation. I can't say enough about what a lovely experience we had there. Great food, a beautiful, peaceful, retreat and service that was genuinely warm and attentive. It was just what we needed to refuel our stomachs and hearts before getting back to a long drive to Ullapool.

Food was excellent. Beautifully presented. Good quality ingredients cooked perfectly. Desserts were the stars for us. Don't care how many calories!

Had a lovely meal, excellent food at a reasonable price, service was first class. Will make a point of going back again the next time I'm in the area.

From having the door opened for you on arrival to settling the bil the staff could not have been better or more accomodating. The wine list extensive, the food just not the run if the mill offerings, the chef excellent with his culinary flair, enjoyed the entire meal especially the variety of vegetables on offer, including an excellent vegetarian plant based alternative. Would we return, you bet we will, please give it a try you will certainly not be disappointed, only down side the trousers got a bit tight but well worth it ! Not too expensive for the fare on offer, excellent dining area and lounge, old world charm and service at its best, not to be missed, give yourself a treat and dine in style.

First time visitors, in the area on holiday. Quite simply one of the best 3 course lunches we’ve had. Couldn’t fault it, and will definitely be back next time we’re in this neck of the woods.

I have just had lunch at the Orangery. The food was delicious and the service was first class. Beautiful setting with lovely views on to Victoria Square and to Stirling’s historic skyline. On a previous visit I had a fabulous afternoon tea so I was looking forward to my lunch today. It more than lived up to my expectations.

The only thing to stop me coming back is that I live 100s of miles away. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're in Stirling looking for a special dinner. The food is exquisite, expertly prepared and presented; the settings specious & comfortable; the service genuinely friendly and non-pretentious. I visited with a group of 6 friends and we all had a perfect dinning experience!

We had a wonderful belated birthday lunch at The Orangery in June 2024. The food was absolutely delicious and presented beautifully each and every time. Margo was a very warm and friendly host and nothing was a bother which made us all feel very realxed and welcome. We had superb food, drinks and service and will most definitely be back. Thank you to the chef and staff.

Exceptional staff, excellent food with great service. Talking about service you was greeted with a smile on entering. Message to the chef. The taste and flavours of you cooking was amazing.

Food and service were excellent. A mistake was made in our order that resulted in the wrong main course being provided to one of our party. This was quickly sorted by advising that the wrong main course was free and the correct one would be served asap. We all enjoyed the extra food (though we were stuffed at the end) and the resolution of this problem meant that the service maintained its excellence. Ambience / atmosphere was ok but we would have preferred a bit more vibrance - though that is entirely a personal preference of course. Value for money was excellent given the free main course we received. We would return but, unfortunately, do not live in Sterling so can't make this a regular haunt. Whether you live local or not this should be a must location for a fabulous dining experience.

Exceptional staff, excellent food with great service. Service was great the moment you walked in. Message to the chef. The taste and flavours of your cooking was outstanding.

Went today for the Prosecco afternoon tea and was not disappointed. The sandwiches were so fresh and tasty but the cakes were absolutely delicious. Everything home made and presented beautifully. From the minute we walked through the door till we left the service was spot on - so goo we’ve booked to go back for the grand afternoon tea in June. Can’t wait to return.

Everything was just perfect- great food- tasty and not overly fussy, great service- looked after well but not hovered over, great selection, although as I am intolerant to chocolate and coffee my dessert choice was limited, however cheese selection was a treat

Lovely afternoon tea, we had to have the standard tea as non fish cant be accommodated for the fancy/upgraded one, a little disappointed at that. But, the afternoon tea was nice. The room is small and was very hot over easter, i think in the summer it would be uncomfortable.

Delicious food and thoughtful, attentive service. We enjoyed the chef's tasting menu during a stay at Victoria House, and it was a highlight of our time in Stirling. Arrive hungry, as there is plenty of food across the courses! We both left satisfied and happy to have had the experience.

Service and food were both excellent. I would thoroughly recommend the Orangery and hope to come back An issue with one person's main course was dealt with really well- beyond expectations.

The Orangery, like Victoria Square itself, is charming, delicious and with wonderful attention to detail. Love it and can’t wait to eat there again.

Amazing food, good size potions for a fine dinning tasting menu, not too pretentious. Great touch, that the chef came out to seek feedback afterwards

Not living in Stirling, I wasn't aware of this establishment, nor were my guests, but I was looking for something a bit different to celebrate a milestone birthday. It is a quiet neighbourhood and we were first to arrive, out of four covers in The Orangery that lunchtime. Our attending lady from Co. Durham was friendly and welcoming and the room was also just the right warmth, coming in from heavy rain on our respective journeys. Two ordered the spiced parsnip soup and one ordered the salmon and chive tart as starters. All declared them to be delicious. Two ordered the duck with artichoke, rosemary spätzli, crispy kale and a slash of orange and liquorice reduction and one ordered the venison pie, with a unique tarragon bespoke topping and buttered vegetables. Again, there were happy faces. Finally, two ordered the Parsnip, Chocolate & Rhubarb Caramelized White Chocolate & Parsnip, White Chocolate Mousse, Rhubarb Puree & Sorbet; the other was full after the venison! It was an excellent denouement to the meal, or so we thought. Just as coffee and tea was being drunk, along came the starter/dessert chef bearing a slate with four petits fours each, plus a lit candle atop a little brownie cube for my friend's belated birthday. The chef stopped for a wee chat and whilst we'd have been happy to have had the ordinary meal, this extra touch was almost literally the icing on the cake. As mentioned above, we don't live in Stirling, but I asked the others afterwards whether they'd come back. There was no hesitation in saying "absolutely". And that's three of us. Incidentally, the three other covers were each having afternoon tea which seemed a bit curious at 1pm-ish. There was a good variety of sandwiches and cakes and they were given boxes to take away anything not immediately eaten. Perhaps we'll try that at some point...

We went for a girly 50th birthday celebration afternoon tea, and we certainly were not disappointed. We were attended to so beautifully by the lovely ladies who were front of house. Every need was catered to, and we had more food than we could possibly manage. Brought some home on the train, for our next day treat. A gorgeous setting, it felt so calm and opulent, but not so much that we felt out of place. Thank you so much to the wonderful staff at The Orangery. Compliments to the chef also, for a very tasty feast.

The staff were excellent, very helpful and most of all friendly. The food was amazing. I would highly recommend the restaurant. A bit pricey but on the whole worth it, a lovely experience. Thank you for a lovely evening.

Delicious food and excellent service in a tasteful Scottish setting. Absolute gem of a find almost on our doorstep. Looking forward to experiencing the seasonal changes of the menu

The restaurant is in a lovely location. From the moment you arrive you are made to feel welcome. The service from the staff was simply superb, and the food was delicious. We will definitely be making another visit!

Wonderful atmosphere and terrific food. We started with drinks and starters in the sitting room — a fantastic way to kick off a lovely family celebration!

quality hotel ,great experience, would recommend and come again

Had a really lovely evening here. Food was delicious and the service was great

We had a really lovely evening here. Service was impeccable, and the food was impressive. We had the Chef Sample Menu, and really enjoyed it. Love how much locally sourced food was included in the selection, and the right level of adventurousness. Hoping a cocktail list will be available next time. Thank you the staff - excellent!

Francesca, Margo, and Ailsa provided 1st class service. Nice touch today Chef Andrew came out to chat afterwards and describe the desserts.

A really nice welcome on arrival. High class food served to our taste in pleasant surroundings. Well worth a visit.

2nd time at this fantastic restaurant- was here for my fiancée's birthday in April and it was excellent so it was a no brainer to come and celebrate our wedding ! Lovely friendly staff and fantastic service - food is fantastic If you can get a booking here, snap it up!

Wandered in with no reservation, and totally lucked out because they were able to seat us immediately. After 3 weeks of pub fare we felt like we’d died and gone to heaven. Each dish was a masterpiece of inventive flavors and textures. Unforgettable!

Good range of menu options. Food well-prepared, tasty and reasonable value. Lovely dining environment with good service.

El sitio posiblemente sea el más bonito y el mejor decorado de los que hemos visitado hasta ahora durante nuestro viaje por Escocia. La comida también estuvo bien aunque tengo que decir que me esperaba un poco más. En mi caso me pedí la gallina de Guinea que además de parecerme una ración muy escasa no me gustó mucho la salsa que le pusieron por encima. Luego tuve la oportunidad de probar el “pie” de otro comensal y la verdad que me pareció delicioso. También pedíamos un rissoto para compartir y aunque no estaba malo no me entusiasmó demasiado. Los postres muy ricos. El servicio fue correcto y el precio adecuado.

I was given a voucher for a Grand afternoon tea . In booking I asked if they could adjust a couple of items on the set menu, which they did with no problems at all. It's a beautiful place and the food absolutely delicious. The best afternoon tea I have ever had . Will definitely be returning. The service was top notch, making the visit so enjoyable and relaxing and friendly.

Fabulous place: imaginative and beautiful food.

Imaginative, tasty food. Attentive service. A special night out. Our second visit, just as good as the first.

All lovely. Nice food. Charming place.

A lovely experience- amuse bouche and drinks in the drawing room, sensational dinner in the impressive restaurant- every plate was delicious and immaculately presented, all hand crafted in house by their own chefs. Margo, Frankie and Hope looked after us beautifully. We will be back to try everything else on the menu!

Fine dining experience in a quiet, pristine neighborhood in Stirling. Street parking very easy, the door is opened and you are greeted upon walking up the sidewalk. We were sat in one of the hotel’s sitting rooms for amuse bouche and drinks before being led to the dining room for our three course a la carte meal. Each dish was creatively curated, using the freshest ingredients and cooked wonderfully. Really delicious meal at an affordable price. The real seller is the service; each member of the staff is welcoming, knowledgeable, and helpful. 5 star, michelin-worthy service that I didn’t expect to that level. A must dine in Stirling. I wouldn’t be surprised if this restaurant was on the Bib Gourmand list soon, and with a few more premium dishes to select, could earn a star as well. Make sure you get the full three courses, the desserts were incredible.

Not only was the food amazing but the staff couldn't have been more friendly and obliging. Thoroughly recommended!

Totally amazeballs!!! We made a late booking but opted for the tasting menu with the wine pairing. 🤩🤩 Cannot speak highly enough of the welcome, service and chef!

Amazing afternoon tea in a beautiful setting. Staff were all very welcoming and friendly. Would highly recommend

First time there but will definitely be back

What a wonderful place to stay, a beautiful house/hotel rooms are amazing as are the staff, wish we could have stayed longer 🤗🤗

Splendid fine dining in a nice quiet room. Excellent service and very good cooking. Enjoyed every mouthful Thank you

Went to check it out at lunchtime because I had heard good reports. It is a very classy establishment and unless you are in the know you wouldn't realise you could have lunch and afternoon tea there too (in the conservatory part). As a light lunch I had a salt beef and picallily sandwich and a coffee. It is very reasonably priced considering how expensive most restaurants and cafés are these days and it is very tastefully decorated and furnished, especially the restaurant which was set for evening. Also looked spotless. The atmosphere was only slightly lacking because there were not many people there. And perhaps there could have been a wider choice of sandwiches although I liked the "unusualness" of them which was more in keeping with a "fine dining" establishment

Afternoon tea. Plenty of food, hot savories, sandwiches & cake. Comfortable surroundings looking over the square

Delicious and elegant. Great afternoon tea.

Very tasty dishes. We had a comfortable evening with nice service.

We had a wonderful meal here for my birthday in January, and I'm just getting around to leaving a review but I have not had a dining experience to match it since! The food was exquisite, each dish was exceptionally delicious and crafted with care and love, but an even bigger standout was the service. From our arrival at the door we were greeted with warmth and professionalism, beautiful surroundings and atmosphere, and it was clear that everything that could be done would be done to accommodate a fantastic night. Margo and the sommelier were so friendly and knowledgeable, even offering suggestions for local bars and places to visit, and we appreciated the chef also coming out to chat to us about the menu and experience. We really appreciated the little touches, them noticing that it was my birthday and bringing out complementary treats and allowing us to linger over a bottle of wine in the comfy armchairs in the next room. Couldn't fault the experience at all and can't wait to come back!

Had the Grand Afternoon tea today and it certainly lived up to its name. The soup and savouries were absolutely delicious. My thanks to the chef for the extra venison bridie when our waitress informed him that one of my party couldn't eat seafood. The scones and cakes were delightful too. My thanks to Margo our waitress for a very friendly and efficient service. Highly recommended and will be making a return visit

Outstanding service, so attentive & paid attention to detail. The high tea was excellent too & the desserts so tasty.

Hotel is prima. Mooie ruime kamer met prima faciliteiten. Eten kan beter. Personeel is erg formeel..

We had the Grand High Tea which was delicious & included taster savoury dishes such as soup, venison bites, salmon quiche etc. The pastries & sandwiches were also lovely. The food was lovingly prepared & to a very high standard. The chef obviously takes great pride in the food they prepare. The waitress was also lovely & nothing was too much trouble for her. Would highly recommend & would definitely return.

Wow what an incredible restaurant. The food was absolutely incredible and beautifully presented. The service was 5 star. We mentioned we had just gotten engaged and were provided with free champagne and the chef personally came out to talk to us and give us a free selection of desserts. Couldn’t fault one thing. We will remember this restaurant for making such a special occasion even more special. Fine dining at its best! We will definitely be back!

My sister and I thoroughly enjoyed our meal last night at The Orangey. We had the tasting menu and every course was delicious. The front of house staff were all very polite and welcoming it was a joy to eat there. We all be returning in the near future and will be telling all our friends and family what a pleasure it was to eat there.

Lovely afternoon at the Orangery. Great champagne afternoon tea, great staff. Very friendly. Will definitely be back in the future

We enjoyed another amazing visit to The Orangery last night. The Tasting menu was sensational. We’ve visited before for lunch, dinner, afternoon tea and Grand afternoon tea. Quality of food, service and value for money are second to none and would highly recommend you plan a visit …

Quite simply one of the best meals we have had.My wife and I were celebrating our second wedding anniversary and had received a gift voucher for the Orangery. We were able to book a table the day before and on arrival we were warmly welcomed at the door by the attendant, Margo, who took fantastic care of us from arrival to departure. We also had our 8-week old son and doors were held open and offers of help were given since we had a pram. The restaurant was an upmarket traditional setting in keeping with the Edwardian building and the menu was inviting from the beginning.For starters I had a confit of pork belly cassoulet with smoked paprika aioli, for main there was supreme of Highland pheasant and, to finish, a delicious toffee apple panna cotta.The food was absolutely superb, beautifully prepared and presented and Margo, our attendant, was the epitome of professional and set the standard for what other establishments should aim for: efficient, experienced, welcoming, attentive but not overbearing, and simply put guests at ease and added to their dining experience. To top it all off, she provided two glasses of complimentary bubbly on hearing it was our anniversary meal. A touch of class.My wife and I had a fantastic evening and would recommend this establishment to anyone. First-rate Scottish dining at its best.

Lovely way to spend a Saturday. Afternoon tea for 2, with some Prosecco cones highlight recommended. First class service in a safe and comfortable setting

Stayed here on Friday the 10th of December for dinner, bed and breakfast we had a lovely time. Staff could not have nicer. So much so that I have booked on Wednesday 15th to take my friends for Christmas lunch. Thanks so much for an excellent stay.

Staff very pleasant but food below par.

Booked the table as the weekends were busy. Is that a good sign or not?? As it turned out it was not to busy and we have a super meal. Service was smart and quick and the orders were placed and executed well. The food was very well presented and excellent. The starters both full of flavour followed by the pheasant and excellently presented. With deserts of Apple Pana Cotta and ginger & pineapple pudding lovely dessert. Lovely food well presented full of flavour highly recommended. Only minor point was it was not very warm, so attire accordingly (it a conservatory).

Visited the orangery for the first time Friday night . We were a party of 4 and what a wonderful dining experience we had. From arrival we were made very welcome to the beautiful dining room. The front of house staff were friendly and knowledgeable and we got the pleasure of meeting the talented chef at the end of our night.We opted for the tasting menu with one Gluten free diner. Every course was cooked so well from scallop to butter bean with pork belly right through to mains of beef we were very impressed . Nice to have a quality localRestaurant without having to travel to Edinburgh /Glasgow . We will definitely be back and maybe try the afternoon tea or visit for your next wine pairing night. Thank you again for such a memorable evening .

Birthday gift from friends for my wife’s 80th birthday. Lovely welcome; covid precautions excellent; situation beautiful - table in bay window with lovely view; food and service outstanding. Would thoroughly recommend this place without hesitation.Thank you

Went here overnight stay for our 10th wedding anniversary and by luck got room no 10 lol I love it here rooms are gorgeous staff are so pleasant and kind the breakfast OMG!! Absolutely delicious defo reccomend this place and definitely be back Thankyou for a lovely stay

I am a notably fussy eater and find that I enjoy eating out in spite of the food. However, every part of my meal was a delight and I enjoyed my evening because of the food (a very rare experience!)I found that the vegetarian option was, as usual, quite limited and ordered what I could with the usual feeling that it would be ok. I was so wrong! The flavours complemented each other beyond belief and the textures were exquisite. Having eaten in many restaurants in many parts of the world, I can honestly say that this was up there with the very best. Well done to all. (The service was lovely too- helpful and friendly!)

As we were staying at Victoria Square. We booked in for dinner and it was wonderful! 3 courses of perfection in quality and presentation. All topped off with perfect, efficient, friendly service. My wife stated it was the best meal ever! I don't disagree.

We visited The Orangery as a treat meal when visiting my sister who is a student in Stirling. Given the reputation, she was keen to try out the fine dining experience. The food lived up to expectation however we felt rushed from the minute we stepped into the building... With it becoming a running joke on the table, "how fast do you think we will be out of here!?".We arrived 15 minutes early, and were very professionally greeted and led to our table. Given the special occasion, we had intended on doing the "tasting menu" however did not realise that you had to specify that you wanted this at the time of booking - we were informed that they were simply too busy to provide the tasting menu tonight. At the time, there was one other couple seated. We requested more time with the menu to make our choices but sure enough were promoted shortly later for our decision.The food (as I mentioned before) was excellent - the one thing worth mentioning was that the lamb had been replaced by beef fillet, however the sauce/gravy served was very much still a lamb reduction which took me by surprise. A well cooked beautiful piece of fillet in a strong lamb-flavoured sauce? Perhaps I am just old fashioned... Having declined teas/coffees, we were promptly handed the bill - this was incorrect however swiftly rectified in a professional manner.Whilst it is always a positive to not wait for food, unfortunately tonight we all felt that the speed of the service actually detracted from the occasion as we felt hurried- leaving us wondering whether they were short staffed on that particular night? Overall we would definitely recommend this restaurant as it served the best food we have eaten in Stirling this week and the setting is beautiful.

When we were greeted at the door we were lead in to the lounge to sit and wait whilst our table was getting ready, our drinks orders were taken, the only issue I had was I like a grey goose or a belvedere vodka and they had none. Once our table was ready we were lead in ti the beautiful dining room and seated. Homemade bread and butter was brought out to us and ohh my it was delicious. I had the spinach starter wish was delightful and I had the lamb main well I can't even describe how amazing it tasted. It was like a party in my mouth with all the different flavours that worked so well together . I had the chocolate desert it was OK , I think I just chose wrong on it tbh, but the sheer workmanship that went in to crafting it was unreal. My husband had the pheasant main and he said it reminded him of Christmas Dinner and it brought back so many wonderful memories. The sevice was 5 star, food was 5 star. One thing I didn't like is that you are charged a 10% sevice fee but, but that fee dosnt get sent to the the staff who work very hard and should get it.

Lovely meal with attentive staff.

First time for a while and the new (to us) dinner menu was compact but beautifully formed (as usual). Starters ( rabbit & black pudding and pigeon ) set the tone, Mains - hubby thoroughly enjoyed the sea bass and I loved the quail, special mention for the barley risotto. Then the puddings - cherry bakewell and red currant (meringue)- yum yum. The staff were their usual attentive selves with good attention to COVID precautions and it was lovely to have the background music. The word is getting out there which is great for the orangery but might make it more difficult for us to get a booking.

We ate in Orangery whilst staying at Victoria Square. A huge thank you to the excellent & accomplished chef and the front of house team comprising of Margo, Frankie and a lovely trainee from Prague. We opted for starters of whiskey cured salmon & caviar along with a butternut squash pate with roasted vegetables. Both were delightful as was the ore dinner homemade breads and butter choices. We both opted for mains of beef accompanied by a reasonably priced Italian Barbera wine from a comprehensive list. Our dessert of a twist on a bake well tart & cherry sorbet was quite excellent. To round off our evening we retired to the sitting room for coffee & a nightcap. Accomplished cooking in a lovely setting with relaxed atmosphere and excellent service. Thoroughly enjoyable and highly recommended.

Had an absolutely fantastic experience here at the weekend. My siblings and I took our 95 year old Gran out for afternoon tea and we were welcomed even before we got in the building. Our servers were very attentive and the afternoon tea was superb, every part of it done very well. Beautiful setting too. Highly recommend if you are after a special afternoon.

In defence of the Orangery, the only reason we went was because my friend had been given a gift voucher, so perhaps if we’d been paying and had seen the menu before booking, we wouldn’t have chosen to go. The house and surroundings are beautiful. We were seated in an exquisite drawing room, at a bay window looking out to the quiet, leafy square. Service was attentive and pleasant. However when I asked if there would be a gluten free option, I was told that our food was already made up and that my friend should have asked for a GF choice when she booked. Fair enough, but she wasn’t asked, and like me, assumed we’d have the option on the day. Luckily I’m gluten intolerant, not allergic. The presentation of the food looked fabulous, but unfortunately both my friend and I didn’t enjoy the sandwiches, or most of the cakes. The bread was dry and the sandwich fillings weren’t to our taste. Out of the selection of cakes, the tiny scones, lemon cake and battenburg were the only ones we enjoyed. We tasted a couple of others, but again, not to our taste, which is unusual because we usually love all things cake related. We were also a bit put out by the waitress, who repeatedly moved my glass by picking it up by the rim, seemingly unaware of COVID dangers. I would love to recommend because the staff were lovely and the house is gorgeous, but sadly the food was disappointing.

To celebrate our anniversary, my wife and I booked ourselves an afternoon tea with prosecco. It was fabulous.We had a tasty little selection of sandwiches: salmon, ham, cheese and rocket and classic cucumber.But the real winner are the handmade cakes, an amazing selction of finger sized sweets. Sadly I can't remember what they all were, but I do rememeber every one of them being scrumptious. My particular favourite was they're battenburg (I do love marzipan), my wife's favourite was the bitesize victoria sponge.Would absolutely recommed this experiance to anyone visiting the Stirling area.

Sept 2021 - The meal was delicious and presented well. The service was excellent. We were slightly disappointed that out of 4 choices of main course. the quail which we had wanted to order was unavailable. Comfortable surroundings but the lighting could be warmer-rather stark white lights. We would definitely go back when we are in the area again.

Innovative food with excellent flavour combinations. Very good service and a nice ambiance. We had an exceptional meal.

The much missed and hugely anticipated tasting menu is back! A well balanced range of foods, flavours and textures created a delicious tasting menu. We love that this restaurant changes its menu seasonally making it a fresh experience each time. For us, it is a delight that we can walk there and both enjoy a glass of wine as we eat. Tonight we visited as a family and all enjoyed our meals. We have never been disappointed with our evening meals and the tasting menu is a huge treat.Well done to the chefs and staff ... and thank you for yet another delicious meal.

Service was slow due to only one member of staff working.

This is such a beautiful place to stay. The bedroom (3) was spacious, the shower was lovely and the bed was extremely comfortable. The lounge and dining room have lots of original features including amazing plaster work in the ceilings. Kari and every one of the staff was friendly and helpful. The food, both at the evening meal and at breakfast, was amazing - should apply for a Michelin star! Can’t wait to visit again.

Warm welcome and good service. The food was tasty and refined. We didn’t have to wait long between courses, even though they were busy. We felt it was very reasonably priced . Will go back for the tasting menu one day.

Absolutely stunning. A wee bit more expensive than our usual Wednesday night meal but well worth the money. Great service and inventive menu. We will be back!

Excellent meal. The chef prepared me a plant based meal, which was unexpected but greatly appreciated and delicious. We will definitely return.

My friend booked this restaurant as it was recommended by a local and, although it seemed rather pricy, my husband and I were keen to try it. Although the staff were friendly and efficient, the restauran felt as if any atmosphere had been sucked out of the room. Perhaps a bit of light music would be lifted the hushed silence. To be fair, the starters were great; my husband, who is a vegetarian, was a particular fan of his. However, the main course seemed to be plenty of nothing in terms of taste. Perhaps, sole is not the most flavoursome of fish but my husband was not greatly impressed by either his main or dessert. Nonetheless, my friend's husband was in raptures at his main course which I believe was guinea fowl. I suppose what I am trying to say is the food was rather bland. It was all a bit emperor's new clothees. Perhaps that is born out by the mispelling of pigeon on one of the menus.

We had the Afternoon Tea and for £15pp it is the best value Afternoon Tea I've had yet! There were plenty of sandwiches and traybakes, and the staff were so friendly. We even had the room to ourselves, due to good timing. We had two of the tea stands in this photo. Would highly recommend when in Stirling, a real hidden gem.

We were looking for something bit different in Stirling to celebrate our anniversary and were not disappointed. Staff were friendly and attentive and food was absolutely delicious. Not an extensive menu but what we had was so tasty and the additional bread with flavoured butters was an added bonus. Brought back memories as used to be a favourite drinking haunt many years ago but loved the decor and will definitely be back soon.

My family came together here to celebrate my Dad’s 80th birthday. Not only were the Afternoon Teas scrumptious but the team went above and beyond to provide vegan alternatives which were equally delicious.Although we had ordered a separate birthday cake, the chef added special touches towards the presentation.The thoughtfulness and attention of the Orangery team was exceptional making a very special occasion even more memorable. My family’s sincere thanks to all at the Orangery.

Was looking forward to eating here and was not disappointed, delicious, high quality food and excellent service. We will be back.

We have come to Scotland for a week away and googled places to eat and the orangery was top of the list of recommendations and we couldn’t have been more thrilled!! From the moment we walked through the door, Margot and Joseph were attentive, friendly and helpful! Giving us tips on where to visit and advising us of their covid policies throughout! The food was out of this world, we had the scollops, venison and cheese with homemade biscuits and the chocolate and malt tart with the intention of sharing but that never happened!!! Far too delicious to share!! We would highly recommend! Thank you for such a lovely evening!

Very good service. Excellent food. Quality chef

The Orangery restaurant was a wonder experience. Our foods choices included the duck, scallops, venison, and vegetarian choices… and the wines were great (including port). It’s a beautiful environment, overlooking Victoria Square. I would thoroughly recommend; a rare treat.

Excellent fine dining backed up with great service and beautiful surroundings.

What a hidden gem Victoria Square turned out to be! Our first stay in Stirling and in Scotland, and we could not have been more delighted. A beautiful Victorian building with stunning (and exceptionally comfortable) rooms, a friendly and helpful welcome and staff who really could not do enough for you. And then there was The Orangery. Whilst sat for dinner, we overheard someone say 'why would anyone stay here and eat anywhere else? This is the best place in Stirling.' I couldn't agree more. The menu was inventive, exciting and inspiring. The food was simply sublime. Breakfast the next morning was equally fantastic. Whilst we dined at The Orangery, the chef recieved special thanks from every customer, and several requests to come and be a live-in chef. Every accolade was deserved, and more. I honestly cannot say how highly we recommend Victoria Square and The Orangery. If you're in Stirling and you're looking for somewhere to eat or stay, look no further!!!

The only true fine dining experience in Stirling. Simply excellent food, with a great selection of wines by the glass. Not expensive either.

Couldn’t wait for The Orangery to reopen as lockdown is lifted. My wife and I went along for a midweek evening meal. As always the staff couldn’t be more helpful and gracious. The food here is very different from the offerings you’ll find in other venues round town. This time I had the king scallops as a starter. The sauce accompanying this starter is so moreish, shallot cream with black garlic. I could’ve licked the plate. The main was venison cooked to perfection on a base of what I can only describe as chefs special mashed potato accompanied by a cage of crispy greens. Absolutely Lush . I only wish I had more time to describe my wife’s dishes, but I’ll leave that to her. Can’t wait to go back

One of the best in Stirling. Can't wait to go back. Hopefully we get back to some sort of normality soon to let this place thrive even more.