#Outstanding and a very special experience. We were lucky enough to be the first to try Ryan and Liam's new taster menu this afternoon - each dish really was exquisite - being taken on a food journey has a whole new meaning. First class wine flight accompaniments - the service was the best we have ever had - a team of very friendly down to earth people that ooze passion. Foodies do yourself a favour - go get wowed! �
To celebrate my birthday we decided to go for the tasting menu for lunch on what ended up being the hottest day of the year. Orwells is in an 18th century pub building but is 100% a fine dining restaurant. Service was impeccable, Arnaud and Aaron were professional but friendly, not over-fussy but interested in our feedback and capable of measuring the mood of the guest perfectly. Each dish tasted amazing, inventive combinations and some very deep and intense flavour. We spent a good three hours munching our way through the tasting menu and cocktails... I can highly recommend it and I'm sure we'll be back.
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
A truly memorable experience, I just wish we'd found it sooner! The food was incredibly tasty, and the staff were very polite, helpful and actively asking if everything was okay with the food.
The ambience was perfect for celebrating an occasion, and was also Christmas themed which we loved. We'll definitely be coming back. What a special find.
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We have not been to Orwells for many years but it was my birthday and I remembered how much we enjoyed it in the past. That was a great decision! I opted for the full taster menu and my husband the vegetarian half taster. We were fortunate to have good weather so our visit began in the lovely gardens with a wonderful cocktail I will endeavor to make at home. From the start to the end was a culinary treat. Every dish surprised and delighted, the creativity, playfulness and care not to mention the effort that went into each plate was very evident. I was hard pressed to choose a favorite however I think I must mention the melt in the mouth beef with mushrooms but second place has to be shared with the lobster, the fried chicken and the stunning beetroot. Of the desserts the strawberry dish was mind-blowing and I am very sad that I just don't know how to reproduce it at home, even though all the ingredients sound like ones I have in my kitchen. The waiting staff were wonderful, friendly and always attentive and helpful with advice on drinks and portions. All in all we were both delighted with our choice and hope to visit again soon. Thank you for a lovely day.
Awesome experience. Top notch food and service. And lovely people to match.
Our second time to Orwell's; this time with foodie guests who have treated us to Michelin starred restaurants in the past. Every single dish, and we all had different ones over a three course meal, was absolutely, mouthwateringly delicious. I don't eat meat but didn't feel like the veggie options were an afterthought at all, as can happen in some restaurants; they were well considered, interesting and varied. Definitely one of my top places to go.
Absolutely delicious British food. Went there with the family for a Sunday lunch and we were all really impressed with the cooking. Unpretentious and really well done. They also have an interesting selection of aromatic non-alcoholic cocktails. Yes it is quite far from London but we are really glad we made the trip out.
To celebrate my birthday we decided to go for the tasting menu for lunch on what ended up being the hottest day of the year. Orwells is in an 18th century pub building but is 100% a fine dining restaurant. Service was impeccable, Arnaud and Aaron were professional but friendly, not over-fussy but interested in our feedback and capable of measuring the mood of the guest perfectly. Each dish tasted amazing, inventive combinations and some very deep and intense flavour. We spent a good three hours munching our way through the tasting menu and cocktails... I can highly recommend it and I'm sure we'll be back.
Excellent quality food with equality excellent service. Family run restaurant where you’ll feel warmly welcome. I’ve been coming to this restaurant for years and it never lets me down. Totally recommended.
I went in a party of three and we all ordered turbot as neither of us is a massive meat-eater (and neither of us wanted to eat a deer). The menu was small and the mains were pricey. The fish was beautifully-cooked but not sure if it warranted the price as you do need to order sides to be satisfied and this will push the price up of your main to about £40. The sides were good and bigger in comparison to sides you'd get in other restaurants; they were also beautifully-cooked. The dessert had snippets of rhubarb and was more flan than brulee; I'd rather chunks of rhubarb with a good, fragant custard. The food was excellent albeit pricey for what you were given but I'd still rate this restaurant five stars because of the beautiful outdoor setting and good service without which I'd probably rate Orwells four stars.
Great food, great to have Ryan explain the ingredient and taste combinations prior to ordering.
Loved the pork, loved the Angus BBQ beef, nice feel to the place.
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