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Langoustine, pork rib and confit tomatoes. - Orwells, Binfield Heath, Oxfordshire

Orwells

4.8
4.8
1372 Reviews
£41 and over
British

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Located in Binfield Heath, Henley on Thames. Orwells' Kitchen is headed up by Michelin starred chef Ryan Simpson & Liam Trotman. The aim is to source the best produce available locally and beyond to prepare delicious dishes with no fuss to let the quality of the produce shine. The kitchen takes a rural approach combined with modern cooking. The restaurants' been recognised in all the major guides and have continued to hold 4AA rosettes consecutively for 8 years. We have a nice relaxing lounge area and the atmosphere is cosy and classy. The garden area has great views and is open on warm days for dining. We are also dog friendly.

Orwells offers a choice of Al a carte, Wednesday - Sunday alongside a Tasting menu.
The Lunch menu runs from Wednesday to Sunday, its £45 for 2 courses and £55 for three courses. Sunday has a roast offering which in £55 2 courses & £65 3 courses, alongside the tasting menu and A la carte

We look forward to seeing you very soon, Ryan, Liam & The Orwells Team x

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British, Modern European, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0118 940 3673
  • Website
    http://orwellsrestaurant.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Ryan & Liam Simpson - Trotman
  • Catering
    We do have an offsite catering arm that looks after offsite events. Please contact the restaurant for any further events.
  • Private party facilities
    We have several spaces that are Private for parties. We also allow private usage of the restaurant if needed for a party or function.
  • Location
    Shiplake Row, Binfield Heath, Oxfordshire RG9 4DP
  • Neighbourhood
    Binfield Heath
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Shiplake Train Station (5 Minutes Car/Taxi Journey) Reading bus route, number 800
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,372 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

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  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

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  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Best Ambience

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Best Value

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Innovative

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Hot spot

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Lively

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Orwells, a charming restaurant, is celebrated for its "amazing food" and "excellent service." Guests admire the "delightful, engaging, and energetic" staff, contributing to a warm atmosphere. The menu showcases "flavoursome, perfectly presented" dishes, with a focus on seasonal produce. Ideal for special occasions with its "impeccable" service and inviting ambiance.

1,372 Reviews

  1. Simon

    Dorset

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had Sunday lunch and were very well looked after in a pleasant environment. The food was of a high standard and well presented by friendly professional staff. The menu offered good choices at each stage. We had wine by the glass following a cocktail served with spicy popcorn. If there is a criticism, it would be that some dishes were a little under seasoned for out taste, and a little more gravy/sauce would have been welcome with the main courses. My wife felt her main course serving too generous fer her. Overall a very good experience, one we would be happy to repeat and recommend to others.

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  2. Julie

    Oxford

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful dining experience. Not the place to go for a quick meal, but perfect when you want to spend time enjoying some exceptional dishes accompanied by well chosen drinks.

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  3. Karen

    VIP

    Oxford

    15 reviews

    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Had lunch here today with my family. I’m afraid not very impressed at all and will not return. Overpriced overrated food. In all very disappointing.

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  4. John

    VIP

    London

    43 reviews

    3.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were slightly disappointed on this visit having been a couple of times previously. I felt the service was a bit slow, two hours for two courses we had to leave without dessert as I had an appointment.

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  5. christopher

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    a very good dinner and a most cheerful atmosphere. Very good service

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  6. RHIANNON

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fantastic meal at Orwells. Varied menu choices and seasonal dishes cooked expertly with brilliant wine menu too. The starters of curried crab risotto was delicious, as was the pork & langoustine followed by the lamb & deer. Desserts were also great - chocolate fondant with Guinness ice cream and the blood orange dessert was light and fresh. Really worth a visit.

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  7. Jason

    Hampshire

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is a real hidden gen staff are very knowledgeable and happy foodnis exceptional will be back soon

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  8. Ken

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Sunday roast and all of the little dishes between courses set Orwells apart from other restaurants. Great service and really warm atmosphere made it a great experience overall

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  9. Nicholas

    Oxford

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Apart from the food being amazing the staff are delightful, engaging energetic and a great source of information and inspiration.

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  10. Laura

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such an amazing time. Wonderful food, wine, atmosphere, and with friendly, knowledge and fabulous staff. Thank you. My third time at Orwells and will be back, we loved it! They could have not done more, one of our favourite meals out in a long time!

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FAQs

Orwells is rated 4.8 stars by 1372 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Orwells

Shiplake Row, Binfield Heath, Oxfordshire RG9 4DP

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Binfield Heath
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British, Modern European, Asian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Shiplake Train Station (5 Minutes Car/Taxi Journey) Reading bus route, number 800
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ryan & Liam Simpson - Trotman
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://orwellsrestaurant.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    0118 940 3673
  • Catering
    We do have an offsite catering arm that looks after offsite events. Please contact the restaurant for any further events.
  • Private party facilities
    We have several spaces that are Private for parties. We also allow private usage of the restaurant if needed for a party or function.
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