Orrery
Marylebone, London
Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
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Classical European Precision
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Orrery is a good Marylebone choice for a composed special-occasion meal where service, comfort, conversation matter more than a buzzy concept. Book it for dates, birthdays, or business dinners; cross-shop Fischer's for a clearer Viennese brief or Lita for a pricier Mediterranean and Iberian splurge.
About Orrery
Orrery is a London restaurant with a smart-casual dress code. Its opening pattern is: closed Monday and Tuesday, opens Wednesday from 6–11 PM, Thursday to Saturday from 12–11 PM, Sunday from 12–5 PM. Beyond those basics, details such as cuisine, menu format, prices, signature dishes, chef, awards, seating, delivery, dietary arrangements are not specified.
Choose it for a planned London meal
The practical reason to consider Orrery is direct: it has defined opening hours and a smart-casual expectation, which makes it easier to plan than a venue with unclear timing. It may suit diners who want a more composed booking, but its room, service style, menu identity, or special-occasion credentials are not clearly established.
Treat the decision practically. Orrery is strongest as an option when the date, time, dress code fit your plans. It is weaker for diners who need to compare cuisine, price, chef background, awards, or exact menu value before committing. In that case, compare Orrery with other London options such as Fischer's, Fishworks - Marylebone, Kima, Lita, or OPSO before deciding.
The planning question is the reason to check ahead
For Orrery, the most reliable planning signal is the schedule. Wednesday is an evening-only opening from 6–11 PM, Thursday to Saturday run from 12–11 PM, Sunday is shorter at 12–5 PM. Monday and Tuesday are closed. Those hours make the day of the week an important part of the booking decision.
For a first visit, keep the plan simple: choose a time that matches the confirmed hours, follow the smart-casual dress code, contact the restaurant directly for further details, including menu details, dietary needs, seating requests, group arrangements, or current availability.
Quick read: consider Orrery for a planned London booking when the hours and smart-casual dress code suit; cross-shop if you need specific cuisine, price, menu, or service details before choosing.
Planning details
- Location
- 55 Marylebone High Street, London, England, W1U 5RB, United Kingdom
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- orrery.co.uk
- Phone
- 020 7616 8000 Restaurant website
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Orrery registers as a formally pitched neighbourhood restaurant that wears its pedigree lightly. The dining room occupies a converted Victorian stable, producing a long, narrow footprint that feels architectural rather than generic; south-facing windows bring natural light into the room and the rooftop terrace opens in warmer months. The overall effect is refined and quietly assured: precise, European-style cooking presented in a framework that still reads as local and lived-in. Regulars and neighbours populate the room as much as destination diners, so the mood tends toward composed and restrained rather than theatrical.
Best For
Orrery is best booked for an evening meal when the kitchen’s technical strengths and composed plating are most at home. Its formal register and polished service suit date nights, business dinners and special occasions, but the restaurant also trades on being a serious local — not a trophy stop for first-time visitors ticking Michelin lists. The Marylebone setting and steady, unhurried pace make it a good choice for diners who want high-level French cooking in a quietly elegant, neighbourhood context rather than a buzzy, tourist-facing spectacle.
Ordering Tips
Focus on the kitchen’s signature preparations when you dine: the escalope of red-wine–poached duck foie gras, the pied de cochon farci and the Kentish fillet of lamb are called out as highlights. The room’s long plan and south-facing windows mean natural light matters; if daylight or a breezy evening on the rooftop terrace appeals, request a table close to the windows or ask whether terrace seating is available in warmer months. Keep expectations on classical French technique and composed flavours rather than experimental novelty.
Venue details
Ambiance
Light, bright, and elegant dining room with calm, professional atmosphere conducive to conversation.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Escalope of red wine poached duck foie gras
- Pied de cochon farci
- Kentish fillet of lamb
Planning details
Location
55 Marylebone High Street, London, England, W1U 5RB, United Kingdom · Directions
Recognition and awards
Restaurant context
How Orrery compares in Marylebone
Orrery is the calmer occasion pick in this set: better suited to a polished dinner where the host wants conversation, service, a grown-up Marylebone setting. Fischer's is the clearer choice when cuisine identity matters, since its Viennese format and £££ positioning make the value easier to judge before booking.
For diners choosing by spend, Lita reads as the bigger splurge, with Mediterranean and Iberian cooking at ££££. Pick Lita when the meal should feel more destination-led; pick Orrery when the occasion needs polish without making the restaurant concept the whole point. Fishworks - Marylebone is the better cross-shop when the group wants a simpler seafood-led meal in the same area.
Kima and OPSO make more sense for diners who want a more specific, casual-leaning neighbourhood choice rather than a classic celebration setup. If Orrery is unavailable, start with Fischer's for clearer value or Lita for a higher-spend occasion.
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Compare Orrery
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orrery | London | ; | ; | 2026 AA 3-Rosette Restaurants |
| Fischer’s | London | Viennese | £££ | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #6032023 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended |
| Fishworks - Marylebone | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Kima | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Lita | London | Mediterranean Cuisine, Spanish (Iberian) | ££££ | 2026 OAD Top New Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #20Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Recommended2026 OAD Newly Added European Restaurants2025 National Restaurant Awards Top 100 · #892025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star2023 Esquire Best New Restaurants · #30 |
| OPSO | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Orrery?
No signature dish or current menu detail is specified. Check Orrery's current menu directly before you go rather than arriving with a fixed order in mind.
How far ahead should I book Orrery?
Specific booking lead times are not specified. Orrery is closed Monday and Tuesday, open Wednesday from 6–11 PM, Thursday to Saturday from 12–11 PM, Sunday from 12–5 PM.
Is lunch or dinner better at Orrery?
Orrery has evening opening on Wednesday, 12–11 PM opening Thursday through Saturday, 12–5 PM opening on Sunday. No separate lunch menu, dinner menu, or service format is specified, so choose based on the stated hours and check current details with the restaurant.
Is Orrery good for a special occasion?
Orrery has a smart-casual dress code, which may suit a planned meal, but specific claims about ambience, service style, or occasion suitability are not specified. Compare it with other London options such as Fischer's, Fishworks - Marylebone, Kima, Lita, or OPSO if you need a clearer fit.
What should a first-timer know about Orrery?
Check the opening pattern first: Orrery is closed Monday and Tuesday, open Wednesday from 6–11 PM, Thursday to Saturday from 12–11 PM, Sunday from 12–5 PM. The dress code is smart casual.
Can Orrery accommodate groups?
Group accommodation details are not specified. Contact Orrery directly for current availability, seating arrangements, any group-specific requirements.
