Chefs have come & gone at a worrying rate recently, but thanks to committed & charming staff, Orrery’s ‘well-dressed, contemporary crowd’ continues to enjoy a near-seamless experience at
this landmark Marylebone site. Traditional dishes are given an imaginative spin on the appealing menu & reader reports unanimously praise the ‘top quality’ of food. Star turns include a
fantastically fresh ensemble of lightly dressed crab with artichoke barigoule & caviar dressing, & melt-in-the-mouth braised veal with celeriac purée & roasted bone marrow. The cheese
trolley is reason enough to visit, though artful desserts deserve praise, & extras, from breads to petits fours, impress. The roof terrace is one of the finest alfresco spots in London for
dinner or drinks; inside, the former stable block features arched windows, a conservatory roof & an adjoining bar. Bills are ‘not for the faint hearted’, but the set lunch (three courses for
£25) will put a smile on any foodie’s face.
Wine List: A confirmed destination for oenophiles, this list’s 50-plus pages are packed with the world’s great producers, presented by grape variety in the region. Champagne, Austria,
Bordeaux & Australia all catch the eye. The sommelier team is one of London’s best: enthusiastic whether your budget runs to £30 or £300. BEST BUY WHITE 2006 Semillon, Moss Wood,
Margaret River, Western Australia, £40. BEST BUY RED 2004 Côtes du Rhône, Domaine Charvin, France, £39.
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