Orrery by Pierre Minotti

We visited Orrery on a Sunday lunchtime to celebrate my wife’s birthday, and I honestly couldn’t fault the experience from start to finish. We chose the Sunday menu and it was delightful. The beetroot starter was absolutely delicious, and the beef medallion was cooked to perfection. Portions were generous too — once you factor in the excellent bread with the starters, we were completely satisfied and didn’t quite manage dessert (although that was no bad thing!). The service deserves special mention: attentive without being overbearing, genuinely friendly, and very warm throughout. We were welcomed with champagne on arrival, and as it was my wife’s birthday, the team surprised us at the end with a lovely chocolate cake, which was a really thoughtful touch. The restaurant itself is light, spacious and very well organised…it feels calm, elegant and comfortable. Pricing also felt very reasonable given the quality of the food and the level of service. Overall, this was one of those rare dining experiences you genuinely remember, a well-deserved five stars from me, and somewhere I’d happily return to and recommend to others.

We came here for the Christmas course menu and we are never one to complain about a restaurant but we had a genuinely terrible experience. The interior was lovely but we were sat right next to the waiters’ station at the door and we could hear them complaining about their boss getting mad at them and their attitude the entire meal and at one point, one of the ladies stepped out hysterically crying to the bathroom. It was very distracting and not very pleasant and detracted from the whole environment. I understand it’s a work environment but it was very unprofessional and that’s all we could hear while we ate. Also, we aren’t sure if it’s on purpose but the only 3 non-white families at the restaurant were sat at this place, right by the door, near the workers’ station, slightly sectioned away from the rest of the space. Whilst it may just be coincidence, my parents told me it used to happen to them often when they dined at fine restaurants until 10 years ago but we didn’t think too much about it- just something we noted when the incident was happening beside us. The starters were amazing but the seafood ravioli had fish bones and scales in it which was unexpected for a course that is £175 +£105 for the wine pairing. We asked for the steak medium rare but they came medium or well done. The filet steak was very tough and we had to ask for steak knives after 20 minutes of trying to eat it and they had it in a box right next to us at the servers station with the billing machine… I’m not sure why they were not given with the main in the first place. The place was beautiful and the staff were attentive and friendly as I’ve read people say in other reviews but just disappointed by the unprofessionalism especially when we had high expectations for this restaurant. We will unfortunately have to tell our acquaintances to avoid this place. Hope the restaurant reads this.

I try to visit this place every time I’m in London. It’s my go-to for every celebration and every “little treat.” The food is outstanding and creative, and the service is warm and welcoming, but also professional and crisp. Matteo (I think is his name) is an amazing host and runs a beautiful dinning space. Every dish is a star, but I’d be remiss if I failed mention the cheese plate, which is one of the best presented and varied I’ve ever had.

We came for dinner last week and sat out on the terrace on a perfect evening. The food was sublime - but that's only part of it: Everyone made us feel so welcome, the service was tip top, friendly yet respectful. All in all it was a wonderful experience. Thank you

Food here is amazing! Wine even better.The flavours are going to take you on a journey that will make you wish you lived next door so you could eat here everyday! Service is a 12/10, the team can have a good laugh. Definitely recommend everyone visit here 👍

What an incredible evening, the staff were impeccable!!! Me and my partner came for dinner on their roof top restaurant for our 13th year anniversary and we are over the moon we did. The atmosphere, staff and food was 10/10 and would definitely return. Thank you for giving as a special evening.

This is our third visit and absolute favorite French taster menu option in London. Our default for special occasions! Very refined but relaxed deco/atmosphere with the most lovely and attentive staff on the floor and in the kitchen. Julio the Head Sommelier looked after us personally all evening and was spot on with his wine pairing and interesting facts. He made us feel very welcome! The food as usual was exceptional, visually gorgeous, rather large portions and full of fresh dynamic flavour – well done chef. Also Patrisia and her team organized the evening for us and were ever so accommodating, I was very demanding I do admit. It was my husbands 65th birthday and he recently was diagnosed with cancer, so this was a birthday celebration we really needed and appreciated a break from our new reality for an evening!

Recently had lunch here and it was delightful as I remember. We got there around 12:15 on Saturday daytime, and it was pretty quiet at first, but things picked up nicely as we settled in. We were directed to the terrace, which was a nice way to take advantage of the sun shining. The lunch set menu is £44 for three courses, which is great value considering the food is immaculate. The wine starts at £40 for a bottle, with a very broad and deep wine list. The service was attentive but not over solicitous. The 14.5% service charge was well-earned. One slightly crinkle was the £2 "cover charge" for bread and butter—it feels a bit odd for a set menu, where you'd assume everything’s included in the advertised price. Also, there's a charity donation for water, but that's fine—it's not that much. They were also absolutely fine giving us tap water - I've eaten at other high end places who sneakily charge you £6/bottle for basic still water. This definitely wasn’t my first time here, and it won’t be my last. Would absolutely recommend it if you’re after a quality meal.

This may have been in my top 3 for meals and service. Both were outstanding. Fortunately we made reservations (highly recommend especially if you are a late diner). When I'm back in London, I will definitely be dining there again. Dinner for two can run a couple hundred dollars without alcohol.

A beautiful setting and very attentive staff. The menu is 2 or 3 course pre-fix. The seasonal white truffle was an upsell enticement that got me "hook, line and sinker." At 16 £ a gram it seemed like a natural add on to the mushroom risotto. While my server was generous in my portion, it was from a piece that was long from fragrant. I was probably the only person in the restaurant that has been truffle hunting and done truffle grading. This piece was ready for the bin. When the cheese course came, the same server took the opportunity to serve us the hard rind from every selected cheese.

Top of the day! Orrery for lunch. 4 of us on a cold snowy day in London. A wonderful French restaurant, lovely and attentive service, modern, crisp atmosphere of whites, grey, beige. Two or three course lunch priced accordingly. See menu pic. Small but excellent lunch choices. More than fairly priced and portion sized accordingly. Quality and presentation was excellent. One the previous Yelper's wondered why it wasn't a Michelin one star? I agree though none of us had sit thorough a dinner service. I started with a large ravioli in lobster bisque. Lots of flavor. Rav stuffed with spinach was outstanding, very rich. I ate 1/2 only because it was filling. Next I had the artichoke risotto. Extremely creamy, small bits of artichoke topped with dinky potato chips....about one half inch in size. (Pic). The friends both had the flat iron steak as the main. Our server suggested med rare as the meat isn't super thick. It's then cut against the grain served over beetroot and wine ju, horseradish on the side. Looked fantastic. My wife loved the salmon main, had the leaf salad to start. Some desserts followed-- Creme Brûlée and assorted capuchinos, espressos. All in all a great choice. You will not be disappointed

Stunning. My boyfriend and I had an exquisite time for his birthday lunch. We started with a champagne at the winter terrace which is just above the restaurant. We were the only ones there and it honestly could have been a little more polished but the couch was super cozy and a nice way to start our day. The dining experience was beyond perfect - the dishes were absolutely amazing ! We enjoyed every dish (see pics). The room was light and the seats were lush. The staff were super friendly and recommended some amazing wines with each course. The cheese course was Out. Of. This. World. Although they don't have any stars, I've been to many Michelin star restaurants, and this has *it* and more (Michelin stars are political and overrated anyway!) - food is impeccable and staff is polished; it has a more relaxed and warm environment than some of the M*s I've been to - like the staff actually enjoy themselves and are happy to chat. Best part - very economical - £25 two courses and £30 for three. Of course they have drink options to cross into the uneconomical threshold but thats your choice Bon chow

I was meeting a girlfriend for a ladies lunch on a Saturday in Marylebone and have always wanted to try the Orrery. Food: We both ordered the buffalo mozzarella, pear and truffle honey to start, the mushroom risotto for our main and the lemon posset with Granny Smith apple for dessert. Everything was delicious! Drinks: We ordered two glasses of rosé, two coffees and one lemonade. Price: £28 lunch pre-fixe for 3 courses Service: Very good and very attentive Ambiance: Relaxed in a modern classy dining room Would I go back? Yes, I would definitely go back for lunch and would like to try their dinner menu one day.

I just had a delicious lunch. I ordered the tomato salad (even though I pronounce it funny...I am american) and the truffle risotto. They gave us a taste of gazpacho to start and chocolates to finish. The white and dark chocolate truffles looked delicious but I didn't try because I was too stuffed from a delicious meal.

A group of us enjoyed a spot of french cuisine here as part of the London Restaurant Festival. Some dishes were excellent, delicious and delicate the roasted cod and caramelized onion and goat's cheese tart were especially well received. Other plates were a little more mystifying, like the oddly presented and very mild salmon mousse. However, the final course was a triumph. We agreed the Orrery could have stumped up a little more of that incredibly sharp raspberry coulis with the impossibly light and tasty lemon tart. Plus the standout cheese trolley had arteries furring up in anticipation, heaving under its own weight with artisan french delicacies. A very pleasurable way to pile on the calories in the company of other foodies. This gets 4 stars because we ate as a special offer. Would suit: Relaxed evening with friends, discreet romantic dinner

Recently reopened, so time to revisit the Orrery. Décor is still delightful, nicely poised between comfortable between formal and informal, with good white linen and decent cutlery. Service is charming & French, noise level not too bad thanks to the carpeted floor. The tasting menu at £69 is fairly priced and well executed; nothing startling or original, but classics like Tornedos Rossini, though out of fashion, are always comforting and delicious whether fashionable or not, and nicely done with perfectly judged fillet and a well-reduced sauce. The cauliflower amuse-bouche was the weakest link, a tad thin and under seasoned, but those criticisms did not apply elsewhere, and the bill, at £113 a head including a good bottle of Priorat, seemed fair., though in general the wine list is quite steeply marked up Not a Michelin star perhaps, but certainly worth an entry.

There are some restaurants in the world that blows your mind away. Granted, I was jet-lagged and in need of biochemical readjustment, but I had to have the tasting menu. For there is no better way to dine at a restaurant than with samplings of their best offerings! And although my visit was years ago, I still remember how good the amazing and delicious food was, and the impeccable service. And the fromage. I definitely remember the cheese cart. Each occupant at my table got a sampling of various cheeses and we spent the rest of the course swapping plates. My advice? Splurge! Go! This is an incredible restaurant and worth the experience! And you're going to love it!

Delicious food, very good wine choices, something special for my daughter's birthday. She is so happy!

Orrery provides near perfect service, I counted 7 different staff making sure my evening was served to perfection, if only the food had been equally attended, whilst my beetroot was an amazing start, the beef main course was overly salty and to be fair a little too sparse with the onions being frankly too vinegary and a little jarring. The desert was adequate, nice, but merely adequate. All in all I was a little dissapointed, for the prices being asked I expected the food to equal the excellent service and superb winelist.

Everything was handled perfectly. The servers and food arrived at the right times. The space was elegantly bland, so as to not offend anyone. The food was clever, but not passionate. Sometimes that's all you need. You should come here if you're in the mood for perfection and you don't want to leave anything to chance. Like with a client. I'd wager there aren't many mistakes here. It's pleasant to be surprised with an amuse bouche, and again with a chocolate truffle. I hope I haven't ruined the surprise. But then again, you may not like surprises.

Although it's been about 7+ years since I've been to Orrery, it was still one of the best meals and services I've had. The staff was very attentive. Granted we went on Monday evening and it was not busy at all. I guess this is more of a power lunch restaurant. We had several waitstaff and all were very knowledgable and attentive Food - I remember ordering the venison with a chocolate gravy sauce and it was nicely paired with like a whisky. I mean, if you're gonna come to a restaurant like this, you gotta splurge and boy did we ever :0) Overalll, its definitely one of the better french meals i've had. Believe it or not, better than some of the french place I've been to in Paris and NYC. Although I havent been back there in awhile, I do hope to return one day and relive my experience there once again :0P Price: Expensive $$$$ ($150-$200 USD per person, at least). That's a full course, including drinks Decor: Simple and Elegant. Love the large windows staring out to a park Staff: Very attentive Food: Delicious....need i say more :0)

I went here for a Sunday lunch. The restaurant is well lit with natural light and feels quite spacious. It did get a little warm, as all of the glass creates a bit of a greenhouse effect . The service is very good. They run a Sunday special - 3 courses 28.50. The wine list is quite impressive, with lots of selection at all price points. The starter was a bisque, which was quite nice. The main was a rib steak, which was decently cooked but quite tough. The green beans side were fresh and well cooked. For desert I had the creme brule, which was excellent. Overall, a little expensive for what you get (but not too bad).

This might just become our birthday ritual after Hugo's in Portland, ME, which seemed unbeatable. Simple french cuisine done amazingly. The three course Menu Du Jour seemed never ending with additional little treats; amuse bouche, bread, and chocolate! Highlight of the dinner were confit of chicken and duck terrine, poussin, and passion fruit tart!

Orrery is hidden on the second floor of a building off Marlyebone High Street. I'd probably passed it a hundred times and never noticed it. We had an early seating at 7pm on a Friday and the restaurant was empty. It was a little worrying at first but the friendly service and good food made up for it. Given there were so few people, the head bartender also popped by and talked us through some fresh Martinis they were featuring - the fresh strawberry Martini was really nice. All three courses were tasty and well prepared but nothing really blew me away. What made the meal stand out was that we were offered a number of complimentary dishes which was a nice surprise. We had a cream cheese profiterole, a small soup and brittle for desert on top of our 3 course meal.

This is a really good restaurant. Their excellent service is very professional though friendly, and the food and wine are just simply amazing. No doubt this place deserves 5+ starts!

I had a lovely dinner at Orrery last night! We walked in right on time for our 6:30 booking to find the restaurant empty of customers - this is their earliest booking, so it makes sense. Orrery is not very big, but it's a bright, airy space with lots of windows and skylights. My companion was seated facing the windows, but there were mirrors on the wall behind her so I was able to enjoy the park view as well. The service was spot on, and I was impressed with everything I ate. They provided two amuse bouches - a french onion soup shot (for lack of a better way to put it) and a squid ink risotto ball. The soup was stellar, but I had to pass on the risotto. My friend seemed to really enjoy it. I ended up having the wild garlic veloute and beef fillet, where my companion had the pate and salmon - both of us enjoyed our food considerably. We both ended up with the blackberry dessert, which was preceded with an apple gelee as a palate cleanser. The wine list was extensive - almost overwhelming - but we finally settled on something that we ended up being quite pleased with. Overall, I thought it was a beautiful evening, and I'd like to try Orrery again.

I visited this place in the early evening, and thought the place was a bit lifeless. It seemed to lack any kind of atmosphere. Never the less the food here is great, I had Pork, which is not my favourite of dishes, but they managed to make it taste delicious. The amouche bouche were very much present, and tasty also. The wine list was extensive, and the staff seem to know their stuff. There is still something about this place i'm not too keen on... there is a certain pretentious stuffiness aimed at the older crowd, although you can't escape the fact the food is top notch.

An unpronounceably fantastic Conran joint. It went a little something like this: - "Let's go for lunch at Orrery." - "Orr errr whaaa?" - "ORRR ERRR REEEEE." - "Pardon?" - "It's Conran." - "Oooh. Go on then. Spell it first." Very clean in all respects, as you would expect from the man, and it's tucked away at the North end of Marylebone High St which just tickles that posh London vibe that other roads can't reach. There's lots of other similarly priced and similarly excellent establishments in the area, but if you fancy an unfussy, elegant, French lunch then give it a go.

What is whong with the Michelin inspectors ? This place is worth easilly a two star, from the amuse-bouche to the deserts, the menu was truely excellent. Beautiful tables, crockery and cutlery set well chosen, all pleaseing to the eye. Now if you want to be accurate, the service, although very efficient and well orchastrated, was cold and impersonal. This was a clear let down where the manager could have either tought or hired a bit more smile for this amazing place. Highly recommended !

The Orrery remains one of my favourite restaurants in London. Sunday dinner menus offer the best value. For only £25, you get 3 courses and you're offered a wide range of choices - 6 starters, 6 mains and 6 desserts to choose from! If you'd like to add a glass of champagne to your meal, it'll just add up to £30, which isn't bad value at all. If you get a chance to try, I strongly recommend their foie gras - like a spoonful of heaven, the creamy concoction simply melts in your mouth. I confess I've ordered this on more than 4 consecutive occasions while dining at this restaurant. They have a creative ravioli consomme which is rather palatable as well. For mains, I'd recommend the confit of duck, although if you love lamb, it's equally delectable. I'd avoid paying the £8 supplement for the beef rossini, as that turned out to be most disappointingly bland. Desserts almost never disappoint, so be adventurous and take your pick! Lest I forget to mention, service at the Orrery is surprisingly warm and friendly. The staff are eager to please and aim for efficiency. No snooty French attitudes to endure at this restaurant, so go ahead and indulge yourself.

I have yet to experience such slow service anywhere in London. We sat down at 20pm for dinner, by 8.30pm no one had arrived to take our order. At 20.45 we eventually placed our order and at 21.45, the starters arrived.... The food when it arrived was delicious according to my fellow diners, however the slow service ruined my dining experience.

Really miss this place being on our corner. They do a great set menu - delicious food (and cheese plate at the end!) for great value. They also have an excellent wine list. Good service, fun location above the Conran, intimate bar for a drink before or after your meal. We were so disappointed to not have the chance to go back here before moving out of London.

Have been to this wonderful restaurant twice now and would be very happy to go back anytime anyone asks! Wonderful food - high quality and interesting. I love the pre-desserts, amuse-bouche etc which make the whole experience something special. Go for a special occassion or just to treat yourself - you won't be disappointed.

I have only been here once, but the food was aammmmzzaaaaing! loved it. The chocolates are just perfection. Everything just tasted it was worth it and money well spent, I have eaten in few restaurants in London that are pricey with no substance, but this place was not the case. Will come back again when I have the time & money, but I feel it is worth the trip. Also the staff are a bit over attentive some times, but not intrusive, rather have good service than bad service. Finally, I can look at times scruffy ... so when it comes to a place being pretenisous or in lame terms stuck up, I did not get that impression from this place at all, which is always a big thing I have when going to places that are well presented and of a higher price range.

I wish I had kept a copy of the menu from my lunch here several years ago. We were treated by a PR firm and we sat upstairs with light beaming in the room through the glass vaulted ceiling. We had a tasting menu which was nice (maybe a few too many courses) but the piece de resistance (as our guests told us) was the cheese course. Quite a gorge fest but since we were working with the prune board for the UK we were ok!

On a visit to Orrery earlier this year, food was good overall but a terrine starter with truffle velouté was bland (which seemed rather puzzling given the ingredients involved). The cheese chariot was well stocked with around fifty choices, although the waiter struggled to identify them individually. Service also faltered when my half-full glass of still water was replenished with sparkling. The same waiter proceeded to block me in my chair on two occasions, firstly with the bread trolley then with the cheeses. (You can see a theme emerging here!) When coffee was offered, we were not given any choice and a burnt, bitter Americano arrived. Despite this, the meal was pleasant and reasonably priced but I completely agree with Michelin's decision to rescind their star following André Garrett's move to Galvin at Windows.

I love French food & was excited to try the tasting menu, it was good but I just wasn't blown away. Dishes looked amazing but were just a bit bland & the ambiance was just slightly sterile for my liking. They had a great cheese selection, but I'm not a cheese person & the bill for two was 230GBP!

Probably the best restaurant in Marylebone. Set inside an old stable block, the Orrery is the epitome of classic french dining. We ate here a few nights ago and we were not disappointed. Try the menu du jour. Much more affordable than the a la carte menu. For £25, you can get 3 excellent courses including a brilliant cheese board! Great for business lunches or just a nice meal with friends.

Went here recently for a special dinner. Had heard mixed reviews but we still went as it was in a convenient location for us. The whole meal took a very long time but that might be because we had the tasting menu. Food was good but a bit too rich for my and my husband's tastes - for example the mashed potatoes were shiny and glistened rather than light and fluffy and tasted like there was more butter than potatoes in it. The monkfish dish was exquisite though and did save the day. Service was polite and attentive. I'm not sure I'd go again as the food was a bit too rich and I felt I'd consumed a week's worth of calories in one meal.

I was lucky enough to be taken here for dinner but must say was decidedly unimpressed. Granted it was a weekday and quite an early sitting (around 730) but the restaurant was decidedly unatmospheric and the layout very conservative. There was also an event going on in the other half of the long restaurant that was loud and also did not help our enjoyment. The menu was pleasant as was the food, but nothing really blew me away, and I would definitely expect to be impressed at this budget. They do however have a fantastic wine list and I found the service attentive, although this is perhaps due to the time of day and given how quiet our side of the restaurant was, not difficult.

i have tried Orrrery in couple of occasions over the last nine years and I never been disappointed. From the moment you enter the politeness the service and the natural light of this restaurant , specially at day time, are impeccable. the quality of food it does not disappoint as well as the attention to detail! I will certainly recommend this place and I would return at any time.

I was treated today to a fantastic meal, last week I was at Ramsay's Petrus and food wise Orrery beat it hands down, service was on a par, the only point of note on the downside was there were signs if water damage on the ceiling but I can live with that. Brilliant keep it up Orrery.

Today,Sunday the 14th of August my partner and I went to have a lunch at the Orrery. We arrived at 2pm as planned and were seated without delay. The place was quiet busy but not exceptionally.After sitting down we got the attention of a waiter only after 10 minutes.Finally we got the menu. It was a very nice menu and tastefully done.It was a good start! After 5 minutes we were ready to order! We noticed that a table arrived after us and were served before us, and obviously we were a bit miffed. After 35 minutes waiting for someone to come and take our order we had to beckon a passing waiter to take our order.Finally after another 5 minutes someone came and took our order.During this time we had no water or bread on our tablet.The food was good and beautifully presented also if my beef was a bit tough. None of the waiters or manager were bothered about us and we were not asked if everything was to our satisfaction.Our chosen dishes were not explained to us and it took 20 minutes before the waiters removed our empty plates.I could see a table of 7 people looking at each other as they had empty plates from quiet a while and waiters were pouring drinks for them but not removing the empty plates.It appeared the waiters were totally run off their feet and seemed very stressed.When the dessert came the plates were dirty with obvious finger prints. Over all our experience was ok,the food was mediocre,however the very poor service and long delays over shadowed our Sunday lunch.

i think the service is perhaps on the slow side but this place certainly caters more for ppl in that area (old and rich) rather than flash businessmen looking to get in and out. the cooking was very assured when i went and they didnt try to incorperate any foams or creams - just simple bold flavours allowed to speak for themselves. the chocolate dessert -featuring salt in some form or other - was delicious. also what separates this place from lots of similar ones is the fact that the menu has no specific focus - its equally at home with fish game or meat. top spot.

A brilliant restaurant. My wife and I dined here, starting with a G&T in the small bar (£17 each!) then into the restaurant for an early supper. We both had the lobster bisque raviolo which was stunning, a fab strong flavour from the bisque sauce. For main I had beef bourguignon which was superbly flavoured beef, a creamy mash and roasted veg, with a healthy dollop of spinach. My wife had ravioli for main, which she found too rich, a reflection of the healthy stuff we eat at home rather than the restaurant's food. For pud, my wife and I both had panna cotta with raspberries in champagne jelly, which was divine. Followed by single espressos and heavenly chocolates. The restaurant also delivered a mis en bouche and a sorbet, on the house, which added greatly to our experience. Oh, and the wine with the meal - my wife had a Reisling which was sharp not sweet and I had a great, meaty Rioja. Service was attentive throughout the meal - we left feeling like royalty and making any excuse to come back in the future. I can't recommend this place highly enough.

My fourth time here and probably the last. Orrery seems to be reclining into the future: the food is lackadaisical and misses a spark, the service is deliberate to the point of plodding. Oh well.

We took a party of 7 on the £25.00 for 3 course special on a Sat evening. First class food for the price, a good round table suited the party and service was excellent.