Orwells

4.8

1378 Reviews

£41 and over

British

Shiplake Row, Binfield Heath, Oxfordshire RG9 4DP

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2 people

Apr 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

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

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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
Neighborhood
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

What 1,378 people are saying

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

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
Best Ambiance
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Innovative
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Great for creative cocktails
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Hot spot
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Great for fine wines
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Good for special occasions
Oxford/Oxfordshire
British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Orwells offers a remarkable dining experience with "exceptional food and service." Guests laud its "creative, seasonal dishes" and "attentive, knowledgeable staff." The restaurant's ambiance is both "cosy" and "stylish," making it ideal for special occasions. Despite some noted wait times, the culinary artistry and warm hospitality keep patrons eager to return.

1,378 Reviews

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Piers
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another delightful meal, with lovely service by the team at Orwells.
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Peter VIP
Berkshire15 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As amazing as it was last time, in every respect. Elijah and Gemma made the entire evening a six star experience. Thanks to the entire team!
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Jayne
Birmingham2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated my husbands 60th Birthday, traveled to Reading from the Midlands after hearing Ryan on a Radio 2 quiz. The atmosphere was lovely, the food amazing and the staff all absolutely great. Lovely to see such young people being given a chance and such encouragement in this industry. Orwell's gave us a great memory on a special day. - Thank you all. xxxxx
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Sue
Berkshire15 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Haven’t been to Orwell’s for some time but think this was our best visit. Food, ambience and service was outstanding
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Alan
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All round excellent evening. Food, drinks and service were first class.
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Franziska
London1 review
5.0
Dined on March 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Celebrated a special birthday at Orwells and enjoyed an outstanding service and great food. We will be back.
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Jason
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly amazing experience. It was our first time visiting Orwells and we found the staff very friendly and attentive. The food and wine choices were outstanding. The food quality was exceptional and we will definitely be returning for another amazing Sunday Roast. Thank you to all the team.
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Peter VIP
London6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Langoustine starter was off the chart as was the roast pork and ribeye … great Sunday lunch with fantastic service
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Paul VIP
London1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic birthday celebration; food was excellent as was the service.
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J
Surrey1 review
4.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Really enjoyed our meal to celebrate my husbands birthday
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Orwells is rated 4.8 stars by 1378 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Shiplake Row, Binfield Heath, Oxfordshire RG9 4DP

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
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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