Orwells Restaurant

Food : 5/5 | Service : 5/5 | Atmosphere : 5/5 More
Apr 27th, 2023

Tricky one. If only we could give half marks, I wouldve gone 3.7. Sat in an annex with a wonky table which was corrected once pointed out. Felt everything had to be prompted, bread, drinks. Ladies lavatories are behind a curtain right by the entrance. I was oblivious but my partner was freezing cold all night, sat next to double conservatory style doors. Food itself, fine, overly superlative descriptions vs quality of content. Shiplake Leek main was disappointing and flavourless. By this point I was drunk as a lord so happy as Larry. The mediocre culinary experience doesnt warrant the strange hushed faux exclusive atmosphere. Ive had better meals up the pub where can all laugh and dump in peace.
Apr 23rd, 2023

We went to Orwell's, one night after being to Hand & Flowers, which is a Michelin 2 star restaurant. We preferred our Orwell's experience over H&F. From the food to the service, it was fantastic. The amuse-bouche was a riff on a Ploughman's, which was really clever and well executed. Got us excited of what was to come! For starters we got the lobster course. This was an absolute triumph. The lobster was cooked to perfection and that talisker bisque with the truffle was as great as it sounds. For mains we got the fallow deer. Beautiful quality meat, cooked pink to perfection. The venison doughnut was a beautiful cloud of joy as you bite into it. Finally for dessert we got the honey sponge cake and the apple crumble. We loved the honey sponge between those 2. Overall, just a cracking meal! Huge compliments to the entire team - front and back
Apr 8th, 2023

Took my family here for my son's 18th. Expensive but well worth it.
Mar 30th, 2023

Excellent meal
Jan 16th, 2023