Normally, I love this restaurant and bring everyone here so was super disappointed when I brought a business connection from the City to enjoy Scottish hospitality, and it all turned nasty. At first the soup and service started well. They offered my daughter a colouring...book. The waitress, an Irish lady initially seemed kind and caring. However, just as the main course was served, my daughter devoured her pudding of brownie and vanilla ice-cream and subsequently started vomiting . She threw up everything that she had eaten and her throat started to close. For a mum of a youngster, this is a terrifying experience. We never got the chance to try the main because we were served Pistachio ice-cream instead of vanilla to which my daughter had an allergic reaction. We specifically asked for vanilla ice-cream and avoided nuts but the waitress contradicted me in front of my business colleague saying that I hadn't said she wasn't to have nuts and that I didn't ask for vanilla instead. I started to doubt my own sanity at a time when I was already really distressed. The waitress proceeded to argue and lecture me on not declaring an allergy (how can someone declare an allergy when the child has never previously had an allergic reaction?). Luckily I recognised the symptoms being a nurse. To add insult to injury, the waitress then took ages to get the bill as she insisted on fighting with me and continued lecturing me about how the brownie had pistachio's not the ice-cream however, my daughter hadn't even tasted the brownie. At a time where time equals life, it really wasn't fitting for the waitress to be telling me off in front of a business partner, a room full of people and my child. I paid 111 pounds for them to poison my child, serve two bowls of soup, and lecture me in front of a room full of people. We were in A & E until 4.00 am. Whilst I normally love this venue, food and service, following on from this experience, I would not recommend this restaurant to families.More

Had a fabulous meal . Food was truly delicious and the staff were very friendly. Will most definitely visit again, a hidden gem in the heart of Stirling.

We were looking for somewhere to have a light lunch and we liked the look of this restaurant while wandering around Stirling. We chose to share chicken and haggis croquettes, garlic bread and the Scottish cheese board and found all of these choices delicious. The...restaurant is lovely with friendly helpful staff and a fabulous menu. We would like to return for dinner when we are in the area again.More

I took some staff and clients to this restaurant recommended by one of our clients. Food was superb, service was impeccable. Pricing was fair and the portions were good, so much so we could not face a pudding. Interestingly they have not fallen in to...the trap of automatically adding a "Discretionary Service Charge" wish is such a pleasant change, because of this I left probably a larger tip than usual. Keep up the fab work, we will be back.More

One of our best meals in Scotland (14 days visit). We were with our 2 friends & were warmly welcomed & warned that service was slow due to pressure on the kitchen. But they gave us complimentary olives & bread & the wait was not...that long anyway. My salmon served a with a bisque seafood sauce was superb. Great ambience on a Tuesday night too with many happy diners. I warmly recommend. All 4 of us were impressed.More

This restaurant has won awards for a reason. We have been here two times and both times the food was simply exquisite! Not only the ingredients used are first quality, but they are also put together perfectly! This time my husband ordered a Scottish haddock...roll stuffed with smoked salmon, dill sauce, vegetables and mashed potatoes. I ordered one of the chef’s special of the day. I ordered pan seared salmon with a shellfish creamy sauce, season vegetables and I asked to swap the potatoes it comes with by puy lentils. Both dishes were delicious! The service is great, people are friendly and very helpful if you have questions. Portions and prices are right, too. I would say that this has one of the best meals we’ve had in Scotland. Will definitely come back over and over again! It gets busy pretty quickly, so it would be best if you make a reservation ahead of time.More

Delicious food, lovely atmosphere and exemplary service were the ingredients for a fabulous family lunch. Thanks to Emily and Charlene for looking after us really well and top marks to Greig and Blake for such a wonderful meal. Highly recommend Brea as the restaurant you...must go if you are in Stirling. You will not be disappointed.More

Good food, nicely served. Really excellent waitresses. I had scallops- they were cooked perfectly. Husband had carpaccio and said it was excellent. Salmon next which was delicious for me and haggis for the husband. It would gave been nice to have a touch more vegetables...- the ones that I did have tasted delicious!More

Stunning food and service. As a solo traveller I often feel rushed in places as they can double their take on a table. Not here - I seemed to have all the time in the world. Even so, I would recommend 100% on the food...only.More

The evening we had at Brea was excellent. Great atmosphere, great service and great food. It was our 1st wedding anniversary and this evening out provided a perfect to a lovely day on Stirling, thank you. 😊

Very busy small restaurant. Food was good but not spectacular. Cullen Skink was very salty and not very hot. The main of haddock rolled in salmon was excellent, but way too big (half would have been enough). Wine by the glass had a poorer choice...than other local restaurants and was more expensive.More

We decided to treat ourselves and booked brea for dinner and what a treat it was. We both had the rib eye steak which were cooked to perfection, my partner said it was the best steak he has ever had. Will definitely book again when...we are next I’m Stirling.More