Some of London’s most beautiful restaurants can be found in Marylebone, one of the capital’s most up-and-coming districts. As an affluent area with a quirky personality, the area is home to everything from haute cuisine to afternoon teas and casual lunch spots. Loved by locals and visitors alike, the best restaurants in Marylebone promise a dazzling culinary experience.
If you’re a fan of great-tasting pub grub, there’s a boutique venue you’ll love, serving classics with a twist in a charming country house setting. For something more showstopping, dine in an eight-storey glass atrium with views of the sky and award-winning afternoon tea. You can find several MICHELIN-starred restaurants in Marylebone, bringing you the best of fine dining from some of the country’s leading chefs. Or for something more casual, there’s a fabulous wine-tasting bar serving up European-influenced meals to pair with your wine. Whatever you might fancy, read on to discover some of the best restaurants in Marylebone waiting for you.
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For the best of British cooking – pull up a chair at St. JOHN Marylebone
A hidden gem where the menu is small, but each dish is prepared to perfection, St. JOHN Marylebone reflects the attention to detail customers have come to expect from its sister restaurant St. JOHN in Smithfield. Take a seat in the intimate bijou basement dining room and allow time to slip by unnoticed, or bask in the light from the picture windows upstairs while watching the theatre of the open kitchen. The menu changes daily, but sample dishes include pig’s tongue with green sauce, summer squash with sheep’s curd, and roast Old Spot with courgettes and mustard. Wash it all down with a glass or two of St. JOHN blanc or St. JOHN rouge, or a bottle of something special from the extensive wine list.
For one of the best restaurants in Marylebone for date night – book a romantic table for two at Orrery
Located in a beautifully renovated former stable block, Orrery brings culinary excellence and a visionary design to the heart of W1. Inspired by the commitment to gastronomic and aesthetic harmony of Terence Conran, each dish is designed to delight first the eyes, and then the tastebuds. Try the chef’s menu – your choice of four starts, four mains and four desserts, with optional sides and a complimentary glass of rose or a cocktail for just £45 per person. Sample dishes include seafood raviolo in a lobster bisque and beef medallion with pomme puree and sauce Périgourdine. Alternatively, opt for the tasting menu with wine pairings, and get six courses plus wine, including Dorset crab with wasabi avocado and duck liver with sour cherry chutney. Enjoy spectacular views over Marylebone Church Gardens through the iconic arched windows or from the summer rooftop terrace while you dine.
For fine dining with a neighbourhood vibe – book a table at Portland Restaurant
Launched in 2015 and earning a MICHELIN star in its opening year, Portland Restaurant brings fine dining with a local feel to Marylebone. Executive chef Chris Barrett leads an expert team of chefs to deliver the finest produce, cooked using only the best techniques with precision and panache. Choose from the a la carte menu, or opt for the tasting menu, which is the best way to ensure you get to sample as many dishes as possible. Designed for the whole table to share, it features delicacies such as beef tartare with fermented ransom, stracciatella and Cornish mackerel, each with a recommended wine pairing. Wine is at the centre of the Portland experience, with a front-of-house team led by Gabor Papp and wines sourced by head of beverages Lucie Hammerschmiedova. The wine menu changes monthly and ranges from high-end Grand Cru burgundies to easy-drinking house reds.
For award-winning afternoon tea at one of Marylebone’s best restaurants – visit The Winter Garden
Located in the atrium of The Landmark Hotel, The Winter Garden features a soaring eight-storey glass roof that brings you natural light in the daytime, and a view of the stars in the evening. Watch the light change in this idyllic and elegant dining room, surrounded by indoor palm trees for a real Mediterranean vibe. The ambience is intimate and relaxed, with impeccable service every time you visit. Pop in for an award-winning afternoon tea, or a leisurely dinner, or enjoy the three-course lunch set menu packed with modern European classics with a contemporary twist. Menu highlights include the glazed Merryfield duck breast with charred bok choy and plum sauce, the lobster thermidor with pilaf rice, and the seared beef carpaccio with truffle dressing and parmesan custard.
For one of the best international restaurants in Marylebone – check out Jikoni
Jikoni classes itself as a “no borders kitchen” – the menu, while centred around Asian flavours, is inspired by immigrant cuisines from around the world. You’ll find influences from East Africa, the Middle East, South Asia and even Britain, resulting in unique dishes that you won’t find anywhere else. Try the prawn toast scotch egg with banana ketchup and pickled cucumbers, the crispy aubergine with Sichuan caramel and sticky garlic rice, and the khichdi with devilled cashew nuts and carrot achaar. While the menu is seasonal, it is always at least 50% vegetarian, with surprising flavour combinations for a memorable meal. The menu at Jikoni is guided by Ravinder Bhogal, award-winning food writer and chef patron. A real culinary gem, this hotspot often hosts off-duty chefs and other local foodies looking for inspiration and fantastic flavours. A real home-away-from-home vibe pervades the venue, which is always warm and welcoming.
For one of the best Indian restaurants in Marylebone – heat things up at Chourangi
Specialising in serving the “unexplored flavours of India”, Chourangi focuses on ancient recipes from old Calcutta. Adventurous, exciting and unique to London, experience Indian cuisine in stunning, picture-perfect surrounds. The interior pays homage to Calcutta architecture, with rattan seating and cool cream walls, or you can take a seat at one of the pavement tables and watch the world go by as you dine, with heaters to keep you cosy all year long. The express lunch menu gives you a taste of India, with a choice of four starters and four mains, each representing some of the best house dishes. Or, try the tasting menu in the evening, starting with smoked chilli poppadums, followed by three more hearty courses, with optional wine pairings. The kosha lamb with green cardamom, cloves and cinnamon is a must-try.
For one of the best pubs in Marylebone – try The Grazing Goat Pub & Boutique Hotel Marylebone
If you’re looking for seasonal British pub grub cooked to perfection, then look no further than The Grazing Goat Pub & Boutique Hotel Marylebone. Charming, comfortable and warm in a rustic style with a country house vibe. Set over two floors, the restaurant is wood-panelled, with open fireplaces on both floors to keep you cosy in the winter months. A real retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life – if you love it, you could even book a room for the night and stay for breakfast as well as dinner – the chorizo and fried eggs on brioche make a great start to the day. For dinner, you might want to try the Grazing Goat shepherd’s pie or the roast Creedy Carver duck with rainbow chard and grilled peaches. Perhaps after whetting your appetite on duck liver parfait with pickled apricots or a seabass crudo with citrus dressing.
For bottomless brunch and a Peruvian-inspired dining experience – take the gang to Pachamama
Pachamama in Marylebone and sister venue Pachamama East bring the best of Peruvian-inspired dining to the heart of London. While the menu comes from South America, the ingredients are the best of British, locally sourced wherever possible. Open for brunch, lunch and dinner, so you can experience Peruvian delicacies at any time of day. The waffles with fried plantain and peanut butter are a brunch speciality. For dinner, choose the tasting menu to sample as many dishes as possible. While the menu changes with the seasons, examples include crispy milk-fed lamb with jalapeno miso, Peruvian fried chicken with Atacama hot sauce, and bluefin tuna with aji rocoto tiger’s milk. Start with an aperitif – perhaps a Japanese sake or a Spanish Valdespino – or celebrate with bottomless bubbles at weekend brunch.
For MICHELIN-star dining at one of the best Italian restaurants in Marylebone – don’t miss Locanda Locatelli
Renowned equally for the conviviality of the atmosphere as for the MICHELIN-starred food, Locanda Locatelli has a well-deserved reputation as one of the best Italian restaurants in Marylebone, and indeed, in the whole of London. It’s headed up by chef Giorgio Locatelli, who hails from an Italian cooking dynasty and is considered one of the best Italian chefs in the world. Take in the elegant and stylish restaurant interior as you peruse the menu and soak up the social vibes. The linguine with lobster, tomato, garlic and sweet chilli is a must-try, whether you opt for it as a starter or a main. The pan-fried calf’s liver is juicy and moist, served with spinach and pine nuts. Or try the oven-baked aubergine with vegan ricotta, toasted hazelnuts and a red pepper puree.
For a casual lunch with one of London’s most unique wine lists – head to 28-50 Marylebone
Centered around a carefully chosen wine list with over 30 wines available by the glass, and with a European-style menu to pair them with, 28-50 Marylebone is the ideal hotspot for budding wine enthusiasts. Sister venue 28-50 Oxford Circus and sister bar 28-50 By Night also feature many of the same great wines, with a unique vibe at each venue. In Marylebone, you can choose from a private dining room for group get-togethers, a table in the light and airy main dining area, or an al fresco experience on Marylebone Lane. Wherever you sit, expert sommeliers will be on hand to help you discover your new favourite wine – and a few back-up choices. Pair your wine with a Galician octopus salad with rocket and shallots, pan-fried coley with clams mussels, and saffron cream, or a hearty 10oz ribeye with fries and a side of Jersey royal potatoes in garlic butter.
For one of the best Italian restaurants in Marylebone – head on over to Harry’s Marylebone
Discover your very own slice of “la dolce vita” at Harry’s Marylebone, with timeless Italian favourites for brunch, lunch and dinner. Take a seat in a luxurious banquette in the Venetian-inspired dining room with colourful artwork adorning the walls, or dine al fresco on the outdoor terrace. Or, if you’re just looking for a post-work drink or two, there’s always a seat at the wood-panelled bar – classic cocktails with a unique twist or a glass of fine Italian wine are the order of the day. Start with a raw tuna pizzetta with truffle citrus dressing or a zucchini fritti with herbed yoghurt. Move on to a hand-stretched, 72-hour proved pizza with a light and airy crust and your choice of toppings, or perhaps the lobster ravioli in a shellfish emulsion. Finish with a Harry’s amaretto sour with lemon and apricot.
For top-notch Argentine steaks and wines – choose ZOILO Restaurant
Argentinian beef is renowned as being among the best in the world and ZOILO Restaurant pairs it with the best of seasonal British ingredients to craft unforgettable, innovative dishes. The wine list and the old-school hospitality are no less impressive than the food menu, with exclusive Argentine wines carefully selected from leading producers and lesser-known varietals. Start with crab on toast with pickled kohlrabi, grilled veal sweetbreads or baked Provolone cheese with oregano honey. From the grill, try the lamb shoulder with anchovy cream and mint gremolata, the chateaubriand with truffle bearnaise or the 34-day-aged T-bone for two with bone marrow jus. If you want the same friendly service but a different menu, check out sister venue pizzeria Florencio, where chef Diego lives his dream of serving some of the best pizzas in town.
Marylebone is perhaps one of the swankier areas of London, and is chock-full of great restaurants, ranging from high-end dining to relaxed neighbourhood hotspots. From hot new openings to local favourites, knowing which are the best restaurants in Marylebone should help you plan your next night on the town.
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