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

Orwells

4.8
4.8
1350 Reviews
£41 and over
British

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2+ people
23:30
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • 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 12:00–14:00 Sun 12:00–15:30 Dinner Wed–Sat 19:00–21:00
  • 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
  • Area
    Binfield Heath
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Shiplake Train Station (5 Minutes Car/Taxi Journey) <br />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 1,350 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

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  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

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  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Best Food

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Best Service

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Best Ambience

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Best Value

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Romantic

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Orwells offers a memorable fine dining experience in Henley-on-Thames with "amazing food and service." Guests praise the "superb cocktails" and "extremely attentive staff." The restaurant excels in creative dishes, a delightful ambiance, and personal touches from the chef-owners. Perfect for special occasions, though be prepared for a premium price.

1,350 Reviews

  1. Jenny

    Oxford

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Elizabeth

    Oxford

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a delightful meal and experience. The food was delicious and served in a relaxed atmosphere with lovely staff. Value for money and could not recommend more. Thank you Ryan and Liam!

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  9. ian

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 11 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is amazing and not as pricey as it should be. Love this place.

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  10. Mari

    London

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing food. Great service. Fab wines. Worth there visit! Will come back soon.

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FAQs

Orwells is rated 4.8 stars by 1350 OpenTable diners.

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2+ people
23:30
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Orwells

Shiplake Row, Binfield Heath, Oxfordshire RG9 4DP

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Binfield Heath
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00–14:00 Sun 12:00–15:30 Dinner Wed–Sat 19:00–21:00
  • 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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