The Orangery in Midlothian

We had a lovely meal and all the food was delicious. Ricardo made the occasion extra special as he was both attentive and friendly. Thank you for a memorable meal! Excellent!

Our family booked a table for dinner at the Orangery. The food was good, the staff were absolutely fantastic, very helpful, and kind. The castle is stunning. We all had a great experience!

We were told that the lamb shank was unavailable. It’s a set menu with only 4 main course choices. At £30 for two courses & £35 for 3 courses you would hope that an alternative would’ve been provided. The choices left were a basic pasta dish, fish & chips & a burger and chips. We went for the burger which was unexciting and served warm. It wasn’t a pleasant eat at all. If I’d paid weatherspoon prices it would have been passable. Wee things like the condiments were the cheap sachets of ketchup etc served in a wee bowl. Something you would expect in a greasy spoon. The restaurant itself lacked atmosphere. It was empty. Lighting was poor. It felt like you were sitting in someone’s basic conservatory or a warehouse. The temperature was not uncomfortably cold but could’ve done with being warmer. The puddings were average. Chocolate mouse, was ok & the banana cake was bland. We decided on only two courses as we could tell before we even ordered that we’d be disappointed. I am not hard to please but this was a very poor meal. To improve the experience would take very little. If staying at the hotel I’d suggest having your evening meal elsewhere. Service was ok. A very young lad served us. He looked like a fish out of water. I’ve two teen sons & they would probably be similar, but the restaurant lacks so much that an outgoing and welcoming staff would help to lift what felt like a very flat evening. Breakfast was better. And the orangery felt very different. Food was ok. The space felt more welcoming.

Very poor slow service, we were the only ones having lunch in the Orangerie. Trying to grab the attention of the servers proved difficult, although there were three standing a few yards away, and not looking in our direction even though we were seated at the table closest to them. We had to call out to order drinks. And then it took forever for the food to arrive. It was a pity. As it is such a lovely setting.

De orangerie van het kasteel wordt gebruikt als de ontbijtruimte van het hotel. Je hebt hier een fantastisch uitzicht en ziet soms de herten lopen tijdens je ontbijt..

Such a beautiful hotel and tranquil surroundings. Visited here in June. Would highly recommend a stay here. Will definately be back

Friendly staff. Breakfast buffet offers a variety of foods including eggs, meats, fruits, and pastries.

The food was buffet style and was good. There was only one morning where I found a hair in my eggs (and no it wasn't mine since I have short hair and it was very long). They did remove the pan the eggs were in, but I'm not sure if they made fresh eggs or just picked the hair out and brought the container back out. The staff was always friendly and accommodating.

We were sat on time for our afternoon tea booking but it was over 40 minutes before our orders for tea arrived. Our food took even longer. You get one cup per tea pot and need to ask for more but trying to flag down the waitstaff is difficult as there is often no one in the room. They didn’t provide us with milk for our tea. We had to ask for that and so that was another five minutes of waiting. We asked twice for water for the table and never got it. I guess the water glasses on the table were just for decoration. We asked one member of staff for more tea and some water. He said yes. Then promptly disappeared and never came back. We had to ask another member of staff and that took another long time before our second cups of tea arrived. Food itself was fine but the scones were small.

Afternoon tea was lovely and very nicely presented. Definitely recommend the Pomegranate tea infusion. Breakfast is varied and plentiful. Staff friendly.

great breakfast set us up for the day, nothing was to much trouble for the staff. Even with them wearing mask you could feel their smile .

Part of our room deal - lots of variety and tasted fresh . Lovely setting in the castle - nice view of the grounds.

If you’re staying here, add the breakfast. It’s generous, delicious and relaxing. Try the smoked salmon and scrambled eggs - perfection!

We ate breakfast on both days we stayed at the hotel. Restaurant in a conservatory type addition to the castle creating a bright space which is ideal for breakfast. Delicious breakfast menu with a fair range of options. Full Scottish breakfast was a treat. Fresh croissants and pastries recommended. Had porridge both days - very different each time. Preferred the creamy version on the first day.

Because myself and my husband were residing at Dalhousie Castle we were able to dine for breakfast here at The Orangery. The food was plentiful, as there was a selection of fresh fruits, cereals, pastries, muffins, help yourself to toast and yogurt. We then ordered from the breakfast menu and enjoyed the scenic views of the castle grounds.

Thought I had booked dungeon restaurant but booked orangery - ok thinking should be good as well - it was like entering a cheap cafe. Lights as bright as as they could be. Food ok. Service ok - family totally over dressed- cheap wine glasses, cheap furnishing (stains on chairs) this is an amazing building with such potential but will not be back.

Visited for a family lunch. Firstly, it’s a really nice place to visit. Lovely building with great views. Ample parking. There was also a wedding on which may have contributed to slow service for us, as otherwise it wasn’t busy.There’s a good choice of meat, fish, vegetarian dishes. I had mushroom tart for starter which was really nice and chicken Kiev for main. It was ok, without being brilliant. Not very garlicky. Others commented similarly with their mains. Staff are nice.

Nothing to experience or be blown away by. The eggs were runny and some of the food was not fully cooked.

You can see my full comment in my review of the hotel but the young Male waiter who worked August 15th and 16th in the Orangery needs more customer service training. I believe his name was Yannick or another name that starts with "Y. See my comment in hotel review for details.

The Orangery offered either a continental buffet or you can order off the menu. My husband ordered the full Scottish breakfast and said the food was delicious, especially the blood pudding. I ordered the scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and haggis on the side. It was an exceptional meal and both of us ordered the same thing the following morning. We were not disappointed!

Had daughters wedding here so stayed 2 nights the morning breakfasts were lovely with loads of fresh fruit on offer and again very polite helpful staff even the lovely girl who had worked till are small hours then had same smile for morning breakfast

The Orangery is the former castle greenhouse converted to a restaurant for Dalhousie Castle. If you're a guest at the hotel, this is your only choice on site for breakfast. But they also serve a good lunch and dinner.Because of the layout of the castle, the kitchens are some distance from the tables. Which means service is a bit slow. The Orangery has also chosen to staff the restaurant with young people from other countries (we met kids from Germany, Poland, Italy and Greece during our stay). They are lovely young people, but European service is not always up to American expectations.All in all, we enjoyed our meals at the Orangery, getting to watch the scenery outside the glassed windows (and do a bit of surreptitious people watching, too). It isn't a bad choice when your only other choice is to drive into Bonnyrigg or one of the other local villages in search of something.

Lovely setting, fabulous staff and great food - just with there was more choice on the cooked menu. The breakfast buffet was very impressive with a great choice of fruits, cereals, cheeses etc however, the cooked menu was lacking slightly with porridge, kippers and Scottish breakfast being the only choices.

First impressions count. Having food out, uncovered in a hot room, with flies buzzing around, is not conducive to having a lovely breakfast. Poor choice of meat and cheese. no tomato juice, unless you want to pay extra. Staff not clearing table away quickly. Untoasted toast and sludge coffee. Not a place I would choose to have breakfast again. Staff training required to make it more pleasant and covers for food and a cold tray to keep meat fresh in a warm environment.

The Orangery at Dalhousie is a lovely dining area that overlooks the grounds of the castle. The breakfast was good with the normal Scottish breakfast fare available. The staff was pleasant and helpful.

Had breakfast here each morning and the full scottish was FABULOUS and very filling. The staff were very helpful and lovely

Breakfast lunch and dinner options. Staff was very personable and helpful. Food was well served and prepared. Simple fare.

Fine food in a historic castle setting - an interesting experience. In cold weather ask to be seated inside the castle.

J'ai testé le Turbot, c'était une merveille. Un peu d'attente car cela est préparé avec soin.

We stayed at Dalhousie castle and dined at the Orangery for dinner and breakfast.

Breakfast: You can choose the breakfast from a menu and it gets prepared freshly for you, you can choose between porridge, Scottish breakfast and salmon and scrambled eggs, or assemble your own breakfast selection. The breakfast was very good, but my partner and I made sure to get there early, as, once the place filled up, the service became rather slow.

Good choice of fruit and cereal to start and then order from a menu for breakfast and dinner was good

I ate breakfast here two days, it was delicious. The staff was friendly and helpful I am from the United States and was unsure of the food the staff helped me with what the different foods were.

Great breakfast and friendly service. Nice lunch menu with fresh ingredients. Fair prices. Great location

We were at Dalhousie castle over Christmas and then a day after the Christmas package ended so over the time we ate at the Orangery several times.

Service was good. I had a two course meal (spiced lamb, ginger pudding) which tasted delicious complemented by a locally brewed beer. Service was attentive and friendly.

Yummy steak sandwiches, a beautiful Scottish breakfast and damn good coffee. This room provides a wonderful view of the idyllic grounds.

I had booked a table at the Orangery for a birthday celebration. We arrived at Dalhousie Castle, and due to a lack of clear signage, walked up to reception. There was a woman on the phone who completely failed to acknowledge our existence. After waiting here for a few minutes without so much as a “sorry I’ll be with you in a moment”, we decided to try and find the restaurant ourselves. On our way, we found another guest lost and bemoaning the lack of service.

Our breakfast was nice nothing to shout about Continental Breakfast or Cooked Breakfast. The best thing was the service by one lady nice and pleasant.

We had just had a morning of falconry and archery and were starving. I was disappointed in the smoked salmon sandwich. A promise of horseradish aioli but very little taste. Ham sandwich so so. Steak sandwich on a baguette was great, though

We ate both breakfast and dinner at the Orangery. Service was slow and the food was average. We had a group of eight with diverse palates...no one had any major complaints about the food and at the same time no one was thrilled with their food. Not bad, just ...meh....

Took my gran for a light lunch last Saturday. The orangery is bright and spacious with lovely views over the meadow. Unfortunately the seats and tables are looking very tired - i actually worked here 16 years ago part time and the seats/table were the same but think they have just been painted! We had sandwiches and a drink which was nice enough. The service is lacking a lot - the staff were all friendly but were missing for 10 minutes at a time so we had to wait before ordering another drink. once i had finished my food they were straight over clearing my plate even though my gran was still eating! Then later on when we ordered another drink and she was finished her food, they never cleared her plate - even when we requested the bill.

We ate here as a family for several meals at breakfast and lunch. The service was always friendly and the food delicious. Scottish breakfast was hearty and pastries were very high quality. A simple steak baguette was elevated to another level and the chips were the best we’ve had anywhere. The chef even took time to come out and explain his chip cooking technique to us. Great setting and views as well.

We had dinner, our first night in Scotland. We were disappointed that the other touted Dalhousie restaurant was booked but very pleased with The Orangery. Food was fantastic (my son loved the braised beef cannelloni and he is a picky eater). My husband and I both chose sirloin (wonderfully cooked) as our main course. About half the price of the 2 rosette restaurant - and much more relaxed. Sophia was a great server - even tolerating my goofy kid. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. Don’t be in a hurry - enjoy the view and the experience of eating in an 850 year old castle!

Had dinner one night and breakfast here twice. All meals were really good. Our girls are generally pretty picky eaters but even they were able to find things they liked.

I had ribs with mashed potatoes, delicious! Very quick and attentive service. We had booked a table in advance and it was waiting for us. I would recommend it to anyone looking for quality food for reasonable price

We were recommended to give Dalhousie Castle’s, "The Orangery," a try and booked a reservation for four on Sunday evening at 8pm following my conference in Bonnyrigg. We arrived early and enjoyed a look around the historic site [incredible location] before being seated in the The Orangery. Pretty much for the time we sat down it was difficult to capture our server's attention [FYI, it was NOT busy at all ... only two other tables of customers at the time we arrived... and one had already finished the meals] ... a young Italian lady from Italy, so she said. Passing us by several times, in spite of our attempts to get her to serve us [it's NOT a terribly big place and she most certainly knew we were anxious to be served by this time] she felt the need to clean another table first, bring menus to new customers who'd arrived after us and then return to them in order to serve water, and then stop to clean up the floor after a child [at the table next to us ... who'd already finished their dinner's and were actually being served by one of the three other servers attending to customers] spilt a glass of water... by the time I actually caught up to her, while she was returning [I guess] to the kitchen ... she acted surprised that I was overly concerned about the poor service. I told her if we were not immediately we are leaving!!! I did not see her again ... and we got up and left [NOT HAPPY AT ALL] ... and went to Gigi's [an Italian place also in Bonnyrigg] and was warmly greeted, served adequately and enjoyed the meal and the warm and caring service ... who, unlike Dalhousie Castle’s, "The Orangery," was genuinely appreciated.

This restaurant was amazing! The staff, breakfast lunch and dinner, were very attentive and accommodating. The food was generous and the wine selection offered a great selection of quality wines at reasonable prices. The view from the restaurant and the atmosphere of the dining room definitely drew us back continuously.

We had tea for a group of five. The food was superb. We could not finish it all and everything we tried was delicious. The service was impeccable and the view gorgeous. It was £18 per person for tea and well worth it.

Stayed in hotel for 2 nights on special deal. Wonderful full breakfast. Great choice of menu.Great service. Lovely outlook over open meadow and if you're lucky, you might see deer emerging from the woods. A great start to your day following a lovely stay in this quality castle.

As part of our deal in the hotel we had dinner in the Orangery.

The choice for breakfast was very good as was the choice for lunch and dinner. Very helpful staff who were very happy to advise on choices. Kirsten and Grace were particularly helpful on not only choices but on things to see in the local area.

We were staying at Dalhousie Castle and breakfast was served here. We were welcomed by the smiling staff who made us welcome and brought coffee instantly whilst we were choosing from the buffet of cereals and other tempting delicacies. The choice of menu for the full breakfast was so varied, it was difficult to make a selection when faced with a scottish breakfast to die for and so many other dishes including the best mushroom omelette I have ever tasted. We were lucky to have sunshine and the views from the restaurant are breathtaking. A gorgeous place to eat !

The staff are very attentive and friendly. The views are lovely and the food is top quality. When the sun is fully out the room is very bright but a must for breakfast!

We ate breakfast for 3 mornings and had afternoon tea here during our stay and the food and staff were amazing, beautiful views whilst you eat, would definitely recommend.

I was so pleased to indulge after a twelve hour trip from the States. The menu, however limited, did NOT disappoint! Spectacular!

Stayed at the hotel which this restaurant is part of, this restaurant is one of two at this establishment the other being the hotels flagship fine dining restaurant.

We had a great server and a good breakfast that was included with the stay. Excellent location and view.

Lovely warm welcome into the conservatory, breakfast with a fantastic view. Table was set perfectly, served with our coffees straight away. the continental breakfast was self service with great choices, hot food is made to order. local produce made for a tasty breakfast

Very open and airy feel to this restaurant. Breakfast was great. Plenty of food, coffee and tea for our group. No complaints.

I only managed to have breakfast here during my stay - it was fabulous. There was a great selection of fruit, cheeses, cereals and pastries with the added option to have your main cooked to order. The salmon was superb! I didn’t manage to have the High Tea which is renowned in the area, but I will definitely be back to try it! A big thank you to Evelyn for looking after me so well every morning.

The breakfast and dinner here are delicious and they take gluten-free seriously. It is heaven for Coeliac sufferers as the food was cooked separately so no cross-contamination and the oprions were plentiful and delicious. of course, all their meat was top quality so naturally it would be free of gluten and their attention to detail such as making a crispy onion ring garnish (usually a gluten nightmare!) was specially done with cornflour - what a treat! Thank you to the chefs at Dalhousie Castle for being so clued-up on coeliacs disease - Coeliacs UK will hear of this!

Lovely little restaurant. We had our treatments and were in our robes and swimwear but were feeling peckish, the staff said we were more than welcome to have lunch withut having to get changed, the views from here are spectacular and the food was really nice. Staff as always were really great.

Ate at the Orangerie for dinner once and breakfast a couple of times

The menu was ok, but not a very large selection I felt for me or my colleague. Veggie/Vegans will struggle to find anything. The food however was very nice. The breakfasts here were also great.

The Scottish breakfast was included in our room- this allowed us to taste black pudding and haggis-- the poached eggs had the most yellow yolks.. we had dinner and their cheese plate was incredible

Every morning of our stay at the Dalhousie Castle we had breakfast at the Orangery. The breakfasts were made to order. The portions were big and they also served a continental style breakfast with fresh fruit and pastries. We had a chance to sample Haggis as well as other Scottish specialties.We also had a very nice dinner one evening.

Questo ristorante mi ha lasciato un po’ perplesso, purtroppo a causa della mia povertà ho dovuto rinunciare al ben più costoso ristorante dell’hotel per passare a qualcosa di più conforme alle mie tasche a di più informale. Ho trovato camerieri molto gentili e disponibili con piatti ben cucinati e presentati. Tuttavia due cose mi hanno colpito:1- l’inesistenza di birre alla spina, solo bottiglietta o lattina.2- tempi di attesa piuttosto lunghi3- prezzi un po’ al di sopra della media trovata in giro per la scozia.Tuttavia ho dato un punteggio alto perché la location non è un granché, sterile che ti fa sentire poco a tuo agio, ma la professionalità nel preparare, presentare e servire i piatti, è stata all’altezza delle mie aspettative.Lo consiglierei

Came here as part of our spa package in which we received 2 courses within our deal.Upon arrival no one was around (we were booked at 12noon) then after around 5minutes were greeted by a lovey waitress who was very informative and friendly and very on the ball.We had the burger and the steak sandwich which was beautiful! The deserts were beautiful too.Lovely view and very relaxing.

Staying at the castle we had the opportunity to have a full afternoon tea sitting.Very enjoyable and filling.We also had breakfast in the restaurant as part of our stay and this was also very enjoyable!

By taking the "B&B" option, breakfast was included in my stay. Fresh hot pastries, a variety of juices and hot coffee are included in the breakfast. I had the full Scottish breakfast which included haggis. Not something that I would normally order but it wasn't bad! The French press (at your table) coffee is wonderful

We had a wonderful meal here. The Shepherds Pie was the best I have ever had.Breakfast was great but fairly small portions. There was plenty of other things to fill up with.

Came here to the castle to celebrate my daughter's birthday. The castle itself is beautiful. It has a sa too. It would be amazing for a wedding or a spa day. Afternoon tea was very tasty. As you would expect lots of lovely finger food sandwiches, cakes and scones. Unusually at the beginning we were given a shot glass of a delicious hot fruit punch. There was also a small cup of Cranachan as one of the desserts. (There is an option to have a glass of champagne.) This was all in all a lovely experience. Sat in a beautiful conservatory (The Dungeon restaurant and Orangery) looking out on to a large meadow and wood and up to an ivy covered tower. We passed the Spa area on the way in and could feel the heat. There is also a falconry in the grounds.

A good choice for breakfast sets you up for the day ahead you will not need a big lunch after you have had your breakfast, Good quality food.

This was the best ever, all home made. And such a generous helping. A highlight of the trip and certainly to be repeated

Great breakfast. The full Scottish was amazing! The continental buffet is excellent and the coffee is fresh and hot.

There's enough variety to tantalise the fussiest tastebuds. There's a set price but share an entree, your own main, and share a desert. Sorted!

Vast choice of continental and cooked breakfast with excellent, friendly service and lovely views. Cooked breakfast deceptively filling.

Sumptuous dining in a beautiful panoramic orangery. Very classy and enjoyable, feeling like you are projected into the lovely countryside. We ha skippers and haddock and they were well worth the wait with a wide array of fruit and continental breakfasts to fill the gap and lashings of hot coffee regularly filled by the lovely staff.

Food was tasty, delicious and service was excellent. Prices were very aceptable and wine selection was wide. Highly recommended.

Had a bite in the Orangery with friends. I would have preferred the Dungeon restaurant as it looked really special, but ended up in the Orangery instead. Service was good but food was average. Started with the pate which was tasty but nothing special. Had a chicken Caesar after which again was ok, but have had better. My friends had steaks which to be fair looked great and they enjoyed. Would clearly like to return to try the Dungeon.

We had the afternoon tea in the Orangery, Grace who served us was lovely and went through the tiers with us, it was all lovely. One of the best afternoon teas we have had.

The restaurant is in Dalhousie castle. We were staying at the castle. One has a lovely view of the castle grounds. The food was excellent.

No china cakestand and linen but paper napkins and a wooden drawer contraption with a greasy and grubby surface - which despite having booked we waited for half an hour to appear - a problem when one of the guests was 16 months and one was pregnant. My chair had chewing gum on the seat and the cutlery was stained and scratched. There are no blinds in the orangerie and we had to ask to have windows opened as the chocolate cake was melting (as were we) . We specified no cheese; no smoked salmon; vegetarian; and the (advertised) children's version of the afternoon tea - none! And the vegetarian option comprised 4 items containing fish!!?? Oh and a pastry case of only caramelized onion! When the adults had already finished eating we had to ask them to bring the toddlers ice cream. No refills of tea/coffee were offered. The service was exceptionally slow. As a late Mother's Day treat it was a huge disappointment.

We stayed at Dalhousie Castle and had breakfast the following morning in the Orangery. The service was excellent and the breakfast was delicious. There was a great choice of pastries and juice as well as a choice of cereals. Perfect end to a perfect stay.

WE had a hearty breakfast with all you could need. A selection of continental breakfast with cereals, croissants etc, and a hot breakfast served at your table. The food was good.

Total lack of regard for vegetarians. There was one bland option. We asked whether they could cook us anything else, and were offered one of the salads with chicken and anchovies removed. "So basically you're offering us a plate of lettuce?" "yes."

Staying at the hotel we are both our evening meal and breakfast here. For evening meal was a really good price, around £22 for two courses of really good food. I had the salmon starter and chicken main, my partner the pate starter and burger. Although it is quite a restricted menu we both found things we liked, and if we hadn't of been so full would have definitely had pudding. The salmon was amazing, a large amount of it and tasted fresh and lovely. The pate was also good. Both mains were big and tasty too. For the price we were so glad we are here rather than the dungeon restaurant as we couldn't find anything that we liked and I'm sure portions would not have sustained our appetite after being at the rugby all day. Cannot comment on the service as we had room service, however this was prompt and hot. Breakfast was plentiful and fresh again. We came towards the end of service and would have liked to see some replenishment of fruit and pastries available however the cooked options were more than enough for us. All tasted good quality however some items (bacon and fried egg) were definitely overdone. Service was fast and attentive.

Had a very nice afternoon tea at The Orangery. Dalhousie Castle is beautiful, which was worth travelling here just for this. The Orangery had a good atmosphere, the staff were friendly and helpful from the moment we sat down. The food was nice and we ended up taking some of it home with us. The tea was fine, just wish there was a bigger selection of tea. A tea menu would have been helpful, feel a little silly asking the staff to tell you every type of tea they have. But overall it was a nice experience and will definitely return.

The afternoon tea was expensive and bland.The cooked Breakfast reminded me of my military days and food rationing. We all got 1 piece of bacon, 1 sausage, 1 mushroom, 1 egg, 1 piece of black pudding and 1 piece of haggis. The kids did not want the haggis or black pudding but no substitute or additional bits were offered.Such a pity as the Orangery experience let down an otherwise lovely experience

Lovely large Orangery with some of the original castle brickwork. Staff were very friendly and helpful who provided a very good service. Food was lovely with several menu options.

When we went for breakfast following our stay i have to say it was well above standard, freshley cooked and just the right amount. If i had wanted any more of it it would have been the black pudding and haggis, amazing. Staff were polite and helpful.

Had lunch and dinner and both were first class. Good menu choice with generous portions of excellent food.

Fantastic staff really friendly and accommodating with our diet restrictions. Coffee hot and strong.

The full Scottish breakfast was really good, couldn't fault it & didn't leave us bagged up and it wasn't greasy at all.We also had a light lunch smoked salmon sandwiches were lovely. My husband ordered a cheese burger & opted to change the cheese for blue cheese and it wasn't an issue. The homemade burger was really tasty.

Service very slow considering it was not very busy, food was quite good though but coffees took so long to come they were not very hot.

Dined here recently during a stay at the castle. Food was excellent, our waiter was very pleasant. Supervisor a little less so - mix up with what wines were available that lead to further confusion. However this did not ruin our experience at all and would happily come back again. Breakfast was superb, definitely recommend the full scottish if you don't fill up with too many pastries and muffins at the buffet beforehand!

During our stay at Dalhousie Castle, we enjoyed both afternoon tea and evening dinner in the Orangery. The food was wonderful and the staff outstanding! Don't miss the creme brulee'!

Ate here whilst staying in the castle....fabulous customer service waitresses were attentive and service was prompt....breakfast was amazing with haggis and black pudding in true Scottish style...very much enjoyed! Soya milk for my tea and gluten free toast in two forms speeded and white also provided ...definitely recommended

Great food surroundings and service. Portion size was perfect thanks guys attention to detail was excellent nothing too much trouble friendly and very clean.