A hub of elegant French food in the heart of Marylebone, Orrery also offers excellent Christmas dinner and party experiences. Head chef Igor Tymchyschyn puts his experience in Michelin-starred restaurants to good use, whipping up stunning dishes using the finest ingredients available. Even the cheese trolley has won awards here, so you can rest assured this will be a Christmas event to remember.
The space itself has touches of luxury wherever you look, and the festive decorations are no exception. The restaurant’s palate is stylish cream and white, while the famous arched windows flood the space with natural light, offering excellent views of the foliage outside. Orrery has a private room for up to 16 seated guests (or 30 standing), ideal for intimate festive celebrations, while the main restaurant can host groups of eight to 40. Out on the heated terrace, meanwhile, groups of up to 36 can enjoy a meal under the stars. Finally, the restaurant can be hired in its entirety for meals of up to 100 and receptions of up to 150.
To start your Christmas meal, you might enjoy a classic lobster raviolo with bisque, cured beef with horseradish or buffalo mozzarella with truffle honey. After that, the main course will feature fresh ingredients elevated to new heights. A salmon fillet might come with confit potato and beurre blanc, lamb rump might be accompanied by potato puree and rosemary jus, while a seabass fillet could come with courgette flower and red pepper pesto.
Dessert here does not disappoint. You and your guests can end on a high with the likes of strawberry panna cotta with Champagne jelly, chocolate fondant with vanilla ice cream or the famous selection of farmhouse cheeses. The incredible wine list, meanwhile, will keep your party topped up and merry, and there’s a top-notch fortified selection too - ideal for the finishing festive touch.