Orangery Restaurant

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Orangery Restaurant, Number Sixteen, London | Award-Winning Seasonal Dining

A light-filled sanctuary in the Townhouse Collection

Orangery Restaurant at Number Sixteen occupies a sun-drenched room behind an elegant white stucco façade on Sumner Place in South Kensington. Designed by Kit Kemp, the graceful space features floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the area with natural light, highlighting a playful art collection and bright colour scheme. The room opens onto a hidden townhouse garden planted with laurel and gardenia, providing an architecturally landscaped setting for meals. This environment complements the venue's awards, including a one Michelin Key for 2025 and an AA Rosette for culinary excellence in seasonal cooking.

Seasonal menus and afternoon tea service

The kitchen tailors its à la carte offerings to seasonal ingredients, delivering refined dishes for relaxed lunches and dinners. The Orangery also hosts the hotel's popular afternoon tea, a traditional service enjoyed indoors or on the leafy terrace when the weather allows. Menus adapt throughout the year to ensure fresh produce remains central, with dedicated children's options available for younger guests. Evening aperitifs and light bites round out the dining programme in this tranquil setting.

A peaceful retreat near museums and parks

Situated away from the bustle of the West End, the restaurant provides a quiet base close to South Kensington's cultural highlights. Visitors can reach the Victoria and Albert Museum, Natural History Museum, and Royal Albert Hall within a short walk, while Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens offer expansive green spaces nearby. The venue serves breakfast exclusively for hotel guests, preserving the dining room for leisurely lunches, celebratory dinners, and special occasion events in the landscaped garden.