The Salisbury Orangery

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  Deanne Durie

  ·3 months ago

  “Lovely peaceful spot for breakfast next to the river. Generous portions and lovely service”

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  Sara Trunecka

  ·3 months ago

  “Lovely lunch spot by the river. Party of 3 had the Vegan Orangery cooked breakfast & the basil flatbread. Very tangy lemonade & a smoothie.”

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  LC

  ·4 months ago

  “this place is a gem. the staff were genuinely attentive, service was quick and the menu had some really fresh creative touches. we sat outside along the river and the atmosphere was warm and friendly.”

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  Vikram Gulati

  ·4 months ago

  “The venue boasts an exceptional setting that immediately stands out. The natural surroundings are particularly appealing, with a picturesque water stream flowing nearby that adds to the overall ambiance. The establishment offers versatile seating options to accommodate different preferences and weather conditions. On pleasant days, guests can enjoy the outdoor seating area, which we were fortunate enough to experience firsthand during our visit. For those preferring covered accommodation or cooler weather, the indoor seating arrangements are comfortable and well-appointed. The staff deserves recognition for their genuine helpfulness and attentiveness, particularly those members working in the outdoor section. However, there is room for improvement in terms of their operational authority. Currently, when tables are visibly empty, the outdoor servers asks you still to need to consult with management indoors regarding seating arrangements rather than being empowered to seat customers independently. This minor inefficiency could be streamlined by granting them greater decision-making autonomy. Regarding the culinary experience, the food offerings were satisfactory and of good quality. The smoothie selection was particularly impressive and noteworthy, standing out as a highlight of the menu. The main area requiring attention is the restroom facilities. Unfortunately, the toilets were in a disappointing condition and require cleaning improvements to meet acceptable hygiene standards.”

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  Nicholas Wiltshire

  ·7 months ago

  “First time here 3 months ago. Beautiful building and very pleasant inside. Staff very welcoming and friendly. Food delicious. I had the hot smoked trout. The only downside was that it was extremely cold inside. Even the staff were wearing large jumpers and my mate had to put his coat back on after taking it off when he arrived. Having said that, I will go back. So I came back 3 months later and got a mixed bag. On arrival and although several tables were ready, the young lady who greeted us looked like we'd "put her out" and said she would have to clear a table for us if we didn't mind waiting. After only a couple of minutes, the same young lady came back and offered us a table that was already ready to sit at!?!? Okay. My partner ordered the poached eggs on sourdough toast whilst I ordered the "Italian spicy" on sourdough toast. We both had tea. My partner enjoyed 4 slices of sourdough toast whilst I only got one? Not entirely in line with the costs in my opinion. Plus, my eggs, although very well done, were cold! During the whole time we were there, ALL of the other tables had bottled water on them. Not at any point were we offered bottled water. It's a shame because my partner had come here today for the first time and on my recommendation from my first time 3 months ago. I'm not sure if I will go back again?”

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  Wesley Egan

  ·9 months ago

  “Absolutely incredible Here for a second visit and cannot understand these reviewers saying that service is slow or abrupt. Some upper class snobbery from the customers I suspect. Poached eggs were perfect. We have found the the orangery team fantastic and accommodating on our visits. And Both of our visits have been at very busy times of day. Thank you Orangery team for being amazing.”

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  Emma Lang

  ·11 months ago

  “What a beautiful place to have a coffee and some food. Beautiful building inside and out. Very friendly and welcoming staff. The food and the drinks are delicious. The coffee I had tasted great. I had a nonalcoholic blueberry spritzer which balanced the flavours perfectly and was delicious. I also had the salmon pretzel bun which was delicious and seasoned to perfection. In a lot of places I often feel like I have to season the food after it’s arrived but that absolutely was not the case here. It was perfect and I will absolutely be back here. I would highly recommend.”

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  Carrie Gow

  ·11 months ago

  “Others have commented on long waits for a table and a long wait for the food to come out. I too experienced this on my visit in late September but the staff were very apologetic about it - and I can tell you - my food was worth the wait. I had the Hot Smoked Trout Mousse on Toast and it was delicious. Great flavours, different textures and very very enjoyable. The only improvement I'd make would be to add more colour - a bit of red or more green as visually ... it was a little bland, dominated by beige, white and yellow especially as it is served on a white plate. Apart from that a tip top delight.”

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  Paul H

  ·1 year ago

  “A fab location right next to the river, in the centre of Salisbury. Very busy on a Sunday morning so expect a bit of a wait for a table. But it’s worth it. Great coffee and plenty of breakfast options including good vegan choices. A nice place to start your day.”

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  Jonathan Richards

  ·3 years ago

  “Amazing place right by the river Avon and with a great view of the bridge across the river. The middle of town is such a great place to start sightseeing like we did. We had an amazing time here and really enjoyed the food and kind service. We chose to have lunch and coffee. We had mature cheese sandwiches with delicious fillings. They were served with crisps and lettuce with nice dressing. Our other choice was deviled egg toast with ham, lettuce and mayo. It was an amazing experience with a good communication of taste. The eggs were perfect. There was also a very pretty garnish. The coffee was made well with nice heart in it. Also tasted very good. Price was fair and the location perfect. The toilets were neat and clean. The waitress was very nice and polite and helped us we'll through our meal.”

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