Orwells

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   Martin

   Berkshire

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Birthday celebration dinner for three. Beautiful ambience with Xmas decorations in place. Cosy restaurant but not cramped. Pre dinner drinks in snug near bar; menus to peruse. Before starter - crab crumpet, which was delicious, were pre starter tasters incl some salted bread with honeyed butter and a smoky concoction - all delicious. Our group had the fillet - beautifully prepared, one of best I’ve tasted - and wild boar and chicken. The puddings looked good but only my daughter had capacity! Price - you get what you pay for, and note some supplements.
   

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   Andrew

   Oxford

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   1st time at Orwell’s and will definitely be returning. Wonderful atmosphere, service and food. Perfect fr our anniversary celebration. Thank you Orwell’s. See you again soon
   

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   Andrew

   London

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A wonderful, relaxed country setting in a small restaurant but with enough distance between tables to allow adequate privacy. The quality of the food and its presentation was first rate and at a fair price for a restaurant of this standard. The service was very good, attentive but not over bearing.
   

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   Jenny

   Oxford

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 20 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a fabulous evening at Orwell’s. The food was utterly delicious. Great ambiance, excellent service.
   

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   Trish

   Kent

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 17 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent Sunday lunch. 2 courses, plus little extras which was a lovely touch. Attentive staff, who made sure we were happy with everything. Definitely recommend.
   

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   pam

   Oxford

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 9 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   outstanding as usual, friendly and superb service, love it for special occasions
   

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   David

   Surrey

   19 reviews

   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined on 8 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food, great atmosphere, definitely be back again
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Hampshire

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 30 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent restaurant with both the food and service being amazing.
   

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   Julie

   Oxford

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 27 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Visited Orwells to celebrate milestone birthday with close family. As usual, the expereience didn't disappoint. We ate there for Sunday lunch and along with tradtional roasts there are plenty of options for everyone, including, as it was Autumn an great game menu. Everything was cooked to perfection - highlights were the crab crumpet starter and the red leg partridge with 'sticky legs' along with the pheasant for mains. Absolutely awesome. Its a very relaxed atmosphere but has a buzz to it. Service was spot on , without formaility and not intrusive. A perfect choice for a special meal out with friends or family.
   

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    David

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    It's a few years since we've eaten at Orwells, though we frequently had takeaways during lockdown. Last night was for the occasion of a family anniversary. The welcome was warm and polite, and the service at our table from the waitress evidently in charge of our section was outstanding. She was charming and engaged socially whilst still providing extremely efficient service. The pace of the service was perfect - giving enough time to enjoy each stage without us ever feeling that the meal dragged or we were waiting a long time between courses. The meal itself was excellent - meat perfectly cooked and presented, and the extra touches of an amuse bouche and petit fours added to the experience. Our only quibble was with the mushrooms with the venison which smelled vinegary and had a strange consistency. The wine and drinks list is more than extensive, especially for any gin drinkers! Overall, a fabulous evening and a perfect venue for a special occasion, though it is certainly not cheap by local standards, and not the venue for an everday meal, but it's not an everday experience!
    

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