Orrery has been a fine dining fixture on Marylebone High Street since it was founded by designer and restaurateur Sir Terence Conran in 1997.
Located above The Conran Shop, it is known for its stylish Conran-designed interiors, roof terrace. and views overlooking St Marylebone Church gardens.
Its modern French menu, featuring the likes of Lobster Bisque, chicken parfait, tournedos Rossini and creme brulee, was awarded a coveted Michelin star in 1999, but lost it in 2008.
In a post on their website, owners The Evolv Collection say the restaurant will be shuttered for three months.
“Orrery will be closing from 1 January 2026 for a three-month refurbishment,” they wrote.
“This transformation marks the start of a new chapter for Orrery, and we look forward to welcoming guests back towards the end of Q1 2026.”
They added that the Orrery Épicerie, a French cafe and grocery which sells coffee, pastries, sandwiches and salads alongside a curated selection of fine foods and wines, will remain open “continuing to serve the Marylebone community as always”.
Martin Williams, chief executive at Evolv Collection, told Restaurant Online in November that its mission was to return Orrery to Michelin starred status while preserving the elegant charm and warm hospitality that guests love.
Although it doesn’t have a Michelin star, the restaurant does hold three AA Rosettes and is mentioned in restaurant guide Harden’s as serving classic modern French cuisine with diners steady in their approval, noting “interesting dishes with good flavour and presentation” provided by “friendly” staff and noting the “excellent-value set menus”.
Fans of the restaurant wrote in support with one commenting: “Good luck with the refurbishment looking forward to see what you come up with!”
