Orwells

Orwells reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Nick

   Berkshire7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 3 May 2025

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

   A superb first meal at Orwells. From the warm greeting to the "goodbyes" at the end of a lovely evening, we had an exceptionally fine experience. The food is stunning, innovative, beautifully presented and delicious. The service is highly professional and efficient, the pace was just right, and friendly. Everything was done "properly" if you know what we mean by that. We chose a Romanian wine that was recommended by the chef which was a new one for us and great value for the quality. We were very impressed and will definitely go back! Thank you. Nick & Chris.
   

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   Adam

   Liverpool1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 2 May 2025

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

   Amazing food and service. We really enjoyed the variety of drinks and food on offer. Service was fantastic and very personal highly recommend for an occasion or just a very good date night
   

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   Sarah

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 2 May 2025

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

   Beautiful place for a special family meal, we had drinks outside first which was particularly lovely.
   

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   Nicholas

   Oxford3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 27 April 2025

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

   We ended our Sunday Lunch wondering why on earth we don't eat at Orwell's more often. The lunch itself was pretty close to faultless. Our lobster starter - taken out of the shell and sitting in foam on a bed of pea puree with Isle of Wight tomatoes was outstanding. My roast beef was generous in quantity, as was my wife's pork loin, and the excellent variety of vegetables were all really good. Almost impossible to fault in any way. The main problem was that after such great food we were unable to find room for a dessert! Charming and efficient service by the young staff throughout. It is not cheap - over £200 for two including two Aperol spritzers, a couple of glasses of wine and a tip but given the quality we reckoned it was nevertheless not bad value.
   

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   Rhona

   Oxford4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 27 April 2025

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

   Lovely lunch for our son’s 21st birthday . Stunning views. Simple and lovely menu selections , outstanding food , great service . Thank you
   

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   Peter VIP

   Berkshire2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 27 April 2025

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

   Great food, great wines and amazing front of house. Best restaurant for many miles!
   

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   Russ

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 26 April 2025

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

   Hidden gem of a place. Wonderful food and service
   

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   Sara VIP

   Berkshire18 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 25 April 2025

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

   We had a very nice evening at Orwells. It is an experience, and we waited a significant amount of time between being seated, being given a food menu and then between eating each of the three courses. We arrived at 7pm and left at 10pm. This suited us, but might not suit everyone. We enjoyed the food, but it wasn't a big wow. Some elements were less well achieved. We were particularly disappointed that our amuse-bouches (your take on a ploughman's was not to our taste), dessert (layout, presentation of the complimentary elements - a seascape) and the petit-fours (salted caramel fudge) were the same as our last visit, 5 years previously. One of the reasons for revisiting restaurants of this quality is to experience innovation, so this left us feeling disappointed. Especially, as we didn't enjoy these menu items. The starters, crab risotto and langoustine tart, were the highlights. The duck main was cooked beautifully. The Guinea fowl was good, but some parts were undercooked. I am ok with meat being served pink, but the texture was not right - the rolled meat was bright red, almost raw and gelatinous. We did provide feedback, which was taken graciously. The staff were lovely and engaging. All in all, a good night, but please start innovating.
   

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   Cottle

   London8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 20 April 2025

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

   This was our first time at Orwell’s but we will most certainly be back. The food was outstanding and the service remarkable despite being an incredibly busy day. Well done to the chef & waiting staff 10/10
   

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    Suzie

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 April 2025

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

    From the moment you enter the restaurant the service is on point. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. We went for Sunday roast and the meal was delicious. Beautifully presented and also a very generous portion
    

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