The Orangery in City of London, Westminster

We had lunch in the restaurant. The building is very nice. The ambience is very pleasant. The staff were very friendly and quick. The food was good, but not cheap. A good place to go after visiting Kensington Palace.

Very disappointing experience, expensive, dreadful service and awful food (dry, lukewarm sandwiches, soggy pastries, rock hard scones). This is just a pretty renovated room trading on the name / prestige of the venue.

Depuis le début de notre séjour, nous n’avons jamais rencontré du personnel aussi peu souriant et chaleureux. Ils évitaient carrément les contacts visuels avec nous. Cette attitude a quelque peu assombri notre expérience de l’afternoon tea. La situation aurait peut-être été différente si le service n’avait pas été inclus de facto. Dommage, car tous les autres ingrédients étaient au rendez-vous.

The baroque Orangery, located next to Kensington Palace in Kensington Gardens, was built in 1704–05 for Queen Anne as an orangery for her citrus trees. The Orangery is enclosed by stunning grounds with views of the palace beyond and features a magnificent south-facing terrace. The Orangery offers an extensive seasonal menu. Today for breakfast I ordered a mushroom omelette, which makes for a delightful and wholesome breakfast option that is both nutritious and satisfying. I really enjoyed this protein-packed, flavorful breakfast.To drink I ordered loose leaf English breakfast tea. It is a classic blend that offers a robust and full-bodied flavor, making it an ideal choice for starting the day. Unlike tea bags, loose leaf tea allows the leaves to expand fully during steeping, which enhances the infusion process and results in a richer, more complex taste. Typically comprising a mixture of Assam, Ceylon, and Kenyan black teas, this blend is known for its malty, brisk, and slightly citrusy notes. It's often enjoyed with milk and sugar, but its bold flavor can also be appreciated on its own. English tea prepared with traditional method, which involves using a tea infuser or a teapot, not only elevates the drinking experience but also pays homage to the timeless art of tea making. Overall it was a satisfying meal with a balance of flavours that worked well together. Trying a traditional British breakfast at the Orangery can be a delightful experience for your taste buds and a fascinating journey into British culinary culture. Additionally, pairing it with a cup of strong British tea can enhance your breakfast experience. Later, after visiting the palace and gardens, I went to the Orangery again, this time to enjoy the afternoon tea ceremony. English afternoon tea is a delightful and quintessentially British tradition that dates back to the early 19th century. Typically served between 3:30 and 5 PM, it was introduced by Anna, the Duchess of Bedford. English afternoon tea ceremony usually includes a pot of freshly brewed tea, often served with a selection of delicate sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, and an assortment of pastries and cakes. The sandwiches are often filled with classic combinations like cucumber, egg and cress, smoked salmon, or ham and mustard. I really enjoyed the selection of delicate, savoury sandwiches on the bottom tier. In particular, the open English sandwich with salmon roses was very tasty. The coronation chicken finger roll was also interesting. The middle tier is reserved for scones, which are accompanied by cream and strawberry jam, providing the perfect combination of texture and rich flavours. The upper tier is the crowning glory, decorated with an array of sweet pastries and miniature cakes, including Victoria sponge cake, cream cupcakes, chocolate ganache and choux pastry covered in orange icing to resemble the half-orange fruit from the Queen Anne's Orangery. The ritual of afternoon tea is not just about the food, but also about the experience—it encourages relaxation, conversation, and a moment of indulgence in the middle of the day. Exploring this culinary tradition can give you a deeper appreciation for British culture and its emphasis on hearty, comforting meals to start the day. I recommend it to anyone who would like to experience a fascinating journey into British culinary culture! If you would like to watch a video of me having afternoon tea at the Orangery, please go to my page, next to my name.

Horrible, después de haber reservado, al llegar nos dicen que no hay agua caliente y que no hay nada que hacer, que salgamos que estamos molestando y si queremos comer que vayamos al camión de street food del paseo. La señorita de la puerta mejor no decir lo que pensamos ella, y no éramos las únicas personas a los que les pasó lo mismo.

Leider sind wir von unserem Besuch zum Afternoon Tea sehr enttäuscht. Da erst vor kurzem neu eröffnet wurde, hatte ich hohe Erwartungen, welche leider nicht erfüllt wurden. Die Bilder im Internet versprechen einen ansprechenden Raum, erwarten tut man allerdings nur Klapptische wie bei Gartenmöbel, welche eng beieinander stehen, um möglichst viele Menschen unterzubringen. Den Flair, welcher laut Internet zu erwarten ist, sucht man vergeblich. Anstatt des schön verzierten Geschirrs bekommt man neutrales weißes Porzellan. Das Preis-, Leistungsverhältnis ist nicht vorhanden. Das Essen war ok, konnte es dann aber auch nicht retten. Das Ambiente, welches einem versprochen wird, ist nicht vorhanden. Sehr schade. Leider keinerlei Weiterempfehlung.

We had a wonderful time. The afternoon tea was gorgeous; the cakes and sweets were super yummy, orange flavored scones and fresh sandwiches. The staff was professional and very kind, they offered us refills for the tea, which, by the way, has got an excellent quality! The creamy cappuccino was just perfect. The building is so impressive: elegant, very comfortable and clean, with views of the Kensington Gardens. The lovely manager Petric came to our table to check if everything was ok. Highly recommend.

Definitely a tourist trap. Overpriced and the service is middling for the cost. Find a Betty’s for a much better value. The Betty’s in Harrogate is highly regarded.

We had booked this a few weeks ago and wanted a 3pm sitting but the latest offered to us was 1.45pm. When we got there, it was very quiet with many empty tables. Although they had our booking, it seemed a bit haphazard, as if they weren't expecting us. We were seated on a corner sofa with a table set up for 2, when we were a party of 3. There were a few staff around but we could not catch anyone's attention and waited a full 20 minutes before I managed to get someone to come over. I think it was the manager, and I said we were disappointed to have been ignored for so long. He immediately saw that the table was too small for our party and moved us to a much better table. He took our order and as a nice gesture gave us a glass of sparkling wine, albeit a small measure. After that, we were left again for a long time before a server came to us and asked to take our order. We said we had ordered already and there seemed to be a bit of confusion. Eventually we got our afternoon tea, at more or less the time that we had originally wanted it - 3pm. The restaurant remained quiet and it is beyond me why we could not have booked at that time in the first place. Every time we needed something we had to catch someone's attention. We felt completely invisible and even bringing more tea seemed too much trouble. The quickest service we had was when we asked for the bill! The afternoon tea is not cheap and we have had much better in other establishments in London - with free top-ups of sandwiches and cakes etc. and not just tea. We were never offered any more wine, which we would have paid for and generally we felt completely neglected and, quite frankly, in the way. On departure, we were ignored again, except for the manager who was busy with another table but said a quick goodbye. We will definitely not be coming back and will not be recommending The Orangery to any of our friends. Such a disappointment. We did pay the 12.5% added service charge but with great reluctance.

Afternoon tea was quite nice, but atmosphere was a little sterile. Unfortunately found mold on an eclair, which they subsequently removed from the bill, not great!

Fair warning: we didn’t get to consume the food or tea. I can’t provide an honest feedback on that however I am rating this terribly because I booked a tea time this past Friday about a month ish ahead of time & had confirmed reservations for said date and time when we got there we were told the orangery was closed for a private event! I received no email or message in any way about this change. I had been deeply looking forward to this specific tea time & was so disappointed that it was cancelled with no notice at all. I was really upset, if I had known I would’ve looked at another venue for tea time while we were on holiday.

We made a booking online which was nice and easy. We were warmly greeted and taken to our table straight away. I’d say we waited about ten mins for our order to be taken and that was after two members of staff saying that they’d be with us shortly. We ordered the cream tea for adults and children. It was beautifully presented in a three tier stand. The cakes and sandwiches were pretty average to be honest. For the price, it felt like a bit of a rip off. I’m happy to pay for cream tea and have paid more than double in the past but I’d expect the food to match the price. It was not terrible, it was just average. The setting is of course stunning. It’s a lovely day out to do some shopping on the high street and then a nice walk in the gardens.

The Orangery has been recently refurbished. We had lunch and everything was perfect. The service was superb, the food top quality the surroundings are luscious and we sat outside for coffee afterwards which was a special treat. We will be back for afternoon tea one day.

We had an excellent lunch at the newly reopened Orangery. Thanks to the recent building works, the Orangery has a new kitchen and can offer a full menu. Our food was very good and the service excellent.

Celebrated by sisters wedding here in July, staff were very unwilling to help and accept responsibility for a pair of earrings that were taken from my bag (that could not have been taken from the bridesmaids or bridal party as I was in there with them the whole time) After my family have spent a substantial amount of money you would think they would offer to help cover the cost of a missing item, that should not have left the bridal suit. The lock on the bathroom door in the bridal suit also didn’t work, which wasn’t ideal, and the lightbulb getting go out. Not what you expect when paying too money for a wedding venue. However the venue is stunning and the gardens are very well maintained, just a shame about the staff, as I myself am getting married and would have considered the Orangery, however due to the aftercare and way the staff have spoken to me afterwards, I would avoid at all costs!! Great while they’re taking your money beforehand but can’t be more unhelpful after.

Was very bad the service was terrible and never actually got my order taken. The staff needs training on waiter and table service

We stopped here for coffee. Can't give it a high rating. This is a very busy venue but we find no excuse for polystyrene cups . Surely when you are visiting s place like this in London a decent cup & saucer are the order of the day.

Lovely ambience, great service and quality high tea in a beautiful park. Definitely recommend this to anyone in the area. Will be back soon to have dinner

Oper the years when I have traveled to London I like to take afternoon teafternoon tea at the Orangery Pavilion at Kensington Palace. I think their finger sandwiches and sweets are an awesome afternoon treat and a great way to stop and rest for an hour while you're out and about. We enjoyed the experience out on the patio and our server was very good. I would definitely come back.

Thankfully we were served by the brilliant Madhu. She is most definitely an asset to the Orangery. Service was unbeatable. Food was top notch and the location was spot on for a delightful warm evening. 5 ⭐️

Yummy food and impeccable table service. A lovely, novel place to go when visiting London. Go early if you want to see the gardens.

Schönes Ambiente, gediegene Atmosphäre, leckerer afternoon tea, aufmerksamens Personal. Es passt einfach alles zusammen. Toll. Jederzeit wieder, Genuss pur.

Je m'y suis rendue en famille pour un petit déjeuner. C'était vraiment excellent et les portions sont généreuses. Le cadre est également superbe et le personnel très attentionné. Je recommande fortement !!

Lovely selection of sandwiches, scones and pastries for High Tea! Nice selection of teas to choose from as well.

Mon premier tea time à l' anglaise, et j ' ai adoré ! Personnel tres sympathique et attentionné. J' ai réservé à l' avance et je suis arrivé en retard m' étant perdue en chemin, pour autant on ne m en a pas tenu rigueur! L' impression d' être une petite fille jouant à la dinette.. des petits club sandwich au concombre et à l' oeuf, cheesecake, scones( un délice), et autres pâtisseries. huum A refaire tres vite.

This is an old, Georgian style palace which has been converted to a restaurant. The Orangery is located in Holland Park. When I looked at the building, there were two peacocks on the roof; very novel!

We went to The Orangery without reservations in the afternoon. We were seated immediately and treated as special guests. The meal tied for the best dining experience we had in London. We will return.

We´re obviously better of at the cantina, a no-charm-at-all appendix below. Don´t know why. Plenty of empty tables.

I did not have a reservation, but was solo this day, and they were able to seat me immediately. It was wonderful to sit after walking around the gardens for a couple of hours. Afternoon tea was 34 Euro and included a drink, finger sandwiches, scones, and desserts. Delicious!

So glad that we were able to get in for this experience. Staff was very attentive. The food/beverage top notch and ambiance was fantastic!

Nice setting for afternoon tea for two. Sandwiches, scones, pasteries and tea was very good. Nice staff, lovely surrundings.

Be sure to BOOK WELL IN ADVANCE. It's easy to do online at the Kensington Palace website. They do not seem to accept walk-ins. We had a regular tea (Orangery Tea 28.50 gbp) that came with enough tea sandwiches to fill us for the day. They also offer Royal Tea with Champagne 38.50, lunch and breakfast. Service was attentive but not rushed, you have time to linger over the sweets at the top of the tray - which are delicious. There are many lovely places to gather your family for photos here - then pop over to the palace for a tour. The Diana garden is steps away from the Orangery. My daughter felt this relaxing afternoon was the most memorable part of her trip. London tea & gardens, despite the rain, beat out Paris shopping!

Llevé a mi esposa para el té de la tarde para su cumpleaños ya que eso es lo que ama hacer. Ella ha sido para el té de la tarde en muchas ocasiones y ella estaba encantada con el invernadero. Es un hermoso oasis inglés tradicional en una ubicación impresionante. El personal y el gerente era muy servicial y nada era demasiado problema. Nos hicieron sentir muy bienvenidos con el servicio amable y profesional. Lo que fue tan hermoso es que no hay un límite de tiempo en su visita a diferencia de otros hoteles de primera categoría para el té de la tarde en Londres. Además, es un precio muy razonable para la experiencia más hermosa. Gracias por un día precioso, mi esposa no puedo esperar a volver con sus amigos.

這裏的下午茶很受歡迎，到訪前記得要先在網上預訂。下午茶的份量適中，對於我來說一個人也能吃得完。味道不錯，尤其是scones 加 clotted cream。唯一怪怪的，就是薄荷葉青瓜三文治。服務態度不算特別友善，沒有像對其他枱那般問我對餐點是否滿意。

Bien, nos encantó! Cómo se puede conseguir mucho mejor cuando estás en los jardines de Kensington Gardens? Nuestra familia de 6 realmente disfrutamos de la experiencia. Había reservado una mesa con antelación semanas para llegar mucho antes de lo esperado.

Vi ble servert deilig afternoon tea i kongelige omgivelser. Delikat og smakfullt, og bra service. Anbefales!

ケンジントン宮殿を見てから、隣にあるオランジェリー・ティールームでアフターヌーンティーをいただきました。ボリュームはそれ程ありません。

Mi hermana y yo tomamos el té de la tarde en la galería del invernadero en el aniversario de la muerte de la Princesa Diana. El té y la comida eran agradables, sin embargo, el servicio es un poco lento. No importa la ocasión de dibujo, teniendo en cuenta que puede haber visto Prince George & Princess Charlotte dejando/volver a los Jardines de Kensington Palace ir a Hyde Park - bicicleta (George) y caballo (Charlotte) cochecito. Magnífica ubicación para vivir una tradición inglesa.

Yo y mi primo tenía el té de la tarde aquí (se recomienda su reserva! ) y fue una verdadera experiencia británica tanto para nosotros. El té y la comida era excelente, el servicio muy atento y el ambiente y la ubicación del invernadero se siente muy real. Es un capricho caro, pero para experimentar esta tradición amada en este entorno valió la pena!

Beautiful oasis in central LondonEverything was wonderful, the food, the wine, the service, the ambiance and even the weather!! We had lunch but stayed so long that they were serving afternoon tea when we left, and that looked amazing too. Treat yourself, you wont be disappointed! !

You cannot get a better location than this in central London! A group of us went to start celebrating a friend's birthday, and as soon as the waiter found out, they went above and beyond - even giving a separate plate of cakes & macaroons with a birthday message in chocolate. Highly recommend.

ケンジントンパレスにあるカフェ。アフターヌーンティは優雅な雰囲気で良かったけど、味は普通。訪れた時は円安真っ只中だったので、値段が高く感じた。

Located next to Kensington palace and park, the Orangery is set in lovely well kept grounds, with great views. Seating can be either inside or outside. It is advisable to book in advance.We opted for the afternoon tea, which was a mixture of hand made sandwiches, scones and cakes plus a great choice of specialty teas.Service is really good, you do not feel rushed and it's really enjoyable.You don't have to go into the palace to get access to the orangery, you can go there via the park.Great for special treat.

I went there for an afternoon tea with friends: the location is nice, next to Kensington palace, the tea accessories are particular but tea and the food is substandard. Go there to enjoy a coffee or a simple tea and to enjoy the park, but not for a proper afternoon tea as it is not worth the price. On the positive side the staff is on average nice and most of them can serve you in more than one languages making communication easier, when needed.

물가비싸기로 소문난 런던 내에서도 사우스켄싱턴 지역(부촌) 에 자리잡고 있어요.우선 주변 경관이 참 예뻐요. 전 봄에 갔는데 푸른 잔디와 아름다운 레스토랑의 조화가 일품!식사하구 나서도 일광욕하고

Es muss nicht immer die Tea Time im Rizz sein. Wir waren im Kensington Park und im Kensington Palast und haben die Orangerie entdeckt. Es fing an zu regnen. Da haben wir uns eine original englische Tea Time gegönnt - natürlich mit Champagner. Es war einfach genial. Schöne Location, guter Service und leckere Schnittchen, Scones und Macarons. Toll!

After the exaustive walks in the Holland park if you are tired and are looking for a good place to eat your search ends here . This convenient place is ideal - prices are ,good , serviceidps good , never too crowded and location is excellent . The freshness of the food will impress you .

Afternoon tea, delícia! Tudo muito gostoso, senti falta de música ambiente quando fui, mas foi extremamente agradável o bolo estava divino!

It's sunny, you're sat outside with a view of Kensington Palace and gardens. Tea is served in pots with proper tea leaves. What a find.

Portions ridiculously small. between 2 of us, we had - 4 triangles of cucumber and mint sandwiches and they could only have been made from one slice of bread!!! - coronation chicken wrap that was only 4 cm long (minute), - tiny bridge roll each (6cm long).- Scones OK, but the clotted cream was actually whipped cream!!!- One tiny slice of Battenberg 4cm square- one small éclair with some sort of citrus filling- worst of all was 2 heart shaped cake, which took a while to work out what it was as it was SOLID and it was cold as though it had been defrosted. When we mentioned this they said that they were kept in the fridge -how is that a fresh cake!!! (and they did not offer us anything like more drink as a compensation for our disappointment).- the last thing was a mouse each but the glassed were tiny and were no more than a breakfast spoonful (we know this as we shared then between us and they were only a few teaspoons!!!!Also, I needed to use the bathroom and I had to get my coat on and use my umbrella as you had to go outside the building and around the back to the toilet block!!It was quite a pretty location, but when you looked around inside, you could see a lot of grime on the high fixtures.would not recommend this to anyone as it is a total waste of money.When I asked if they could supply more, they said that we would have to pay. we would also have to pay if we required our drinks to be topped up (tea and coffee).

Very helpful maitre'd who organised an extended table for our party (a tea party for our 84year old matriarch). Kate, our waitress, was extremely efficient and managed to get all 7 different drinks correct first time even after several changes of mind! Whilst portion size may look a little small at first sight there was food left over at the end of our visit and a 'doggie bag' was offered for the remaining cakes without hesitation. Our visit was late in the afternoon and we were concerned that the sandwiches may be slightly stale, however we were very pleased that everything served was fresh, moist and very enjoyable. Excellent venue, just a shame that if you needed the toilet facility it was a hike around the outside of the building (in the rain!). Overall, good value and we will return soon.

Tappa obbligatoria a Londra. Bellissima e avvolta da un'atmosfera speciale, in questo posto si assapora il tempo oltre al the.

then go, but our experience was less than stellar. The lines form outside...no shade from the sun or rain. The male host was quite snooty...made people wait for no reason and then seated 2 young girls who very obviously flirted with him. Everyone else were kept waiting about 45 minutes to an hour.Apparently, if you have a reservation you need to line up to the left of center. After 30 minutes, they put up this sign...ugh.Anyway, once we got in, Joe, another host, was super nice and apologetic for the wait. The sandwiches were seriously dry.....desperately needed the tea! The sweets were also blah. The table settings, the food, just blah.

Our tea at the Orangery was every bit as fun as we had hoped. The service was good, the tea delicious and the sandwichs and pastries prepared and presented lovingly. The only thing that could have made it better was seeing the Duke and Duchess of Cambirdge, which we did just prior to our afternoon tea.

Really nice place just a few meters from Kensington Palace - impossible not to like it. But forget lunch: the dishes are more like a mid afternoon snack and the menu descriptions are confusing or made on purpose so a snack can look like a meal. I did not try the tea, but from what I saw, looks very good. Although the waiters were very polite, the service was slow. I'm used to pay about the same price in my Friday dinners, but I left the place felling it was too expensive for what was delivered.

It's so rare that a place as beautiful and famed as The Orangery lives up to expectations, much less exceeds them. The Orangery did just that -- exceeded all of our expectations and more. Our family was there during the busy Easter bank holiday weekend. Despite being very busy, we received exceptional service. We were also pleased by the price. Afternoon tea is a lovely and somewhat pricey treat, but, in comparison to many of the other prices we have paid at high-end restaurants and historic sights that serve afternoon tea, The Orangery was a very good value.The delicious tea treats were of superior quality as was the tea itself. Our service was spectacular. Manager Lukas was delightful and kind, taking time to answer questions about London, The Orangery, and even to visit with our family. To us, this is a stop not to miss -- just as lovely now as it was when we first visited as a family many years ago. Cheers to a lovely, lovely experience.

Beaucoup trop cher pour ce que c'est. Bel endroit et nourriture délicieuse. C'est d'autant plus frustrant quand on voit la taille des parts et la quantité dans les assiettes. Mon expérience la plus décevante d'afternoon tea à Londres (et j'en ai fais quelques uns). Vraiment TROP cher! Sincèrement, ça gâche tout le plaisir!

Restaurante localizado no Kensington Palace. Local é lindo! Tem uma ampla área externa onde também se pode fazer a refeição. Mas, definitivamente não serve para almoçar. Pratos com porções pequenas que se assemelham a um lanche que se faz no meio da tarde. Para tomar um café da manhã é ideal!!! Atendimento muito atencioso!

Afternoon tea in The Orangery is that little bit more special than a quick cuppa and a sandwich in the usual tourist spots. We received a lovely welcome and, once seated, the service was swift and the staff very pleasant. The venue is very light and airy and, with plenty of space between the tables, the experience is very personal, as you don't feel that you are simply crammed into a tourist cafe. It's a little oasis in the middle of a busy day. A good choice of teas, nicely served, with a varied selection of sandwiches, pastries and cakes and, of course, traditional scones, jam and cream. There is nothing overly special about this tea, but the whole event is relaxing, pleasant and calming in a peaceful setting. The staff were friendly, attentive, efficient and alert to our needs and, in particular, the manager went that extra mile to make our visit special when he learned that we were celebrating a family event. As afternoon teas go, this is fairly priced and good value. Other venues, perhaps, offer more sophisticated teas at various prices, but we were more than satisfied, we would go again, and we would recommend it to others. Altogether a pleasant experience.

The building is lovely, Kensington Palace is one of my favorite royal residences, and the gardens are stunning. The food, however, not so much. It’s just average fare – nothing to write home about and nothing to go out of your way to experience. For a place to grab a quick tea while touring the area it’s a few steps above McDonald’s and is quite adequate, but that’s just it – adequate.

Cok yogun bir isletme, disarida birsure sira bekledikten sonra iceriye alindik, ama beklemeye degerdi. Scone lari cok taze ve lezzetlidi, cay cesitleri oldukca farkli. Fiyati da lokasyonu icin oldukca makuldu. Mutlaka ugrayin derim

Having visited Kensington Palace we walked though the gardens to the Orangery. What an amazing interior the building has. We ordered tea and cake and then had to choose the type/blend of tea we wanted - what a choice! Excellent service. Expensive, but who cares!

dreadful service by pretentious self important waiters