Harden's survey result
Summary
A “flagship of D&D London” – the group that has changed its name to The Evolv Collection – this first-floor operation over Marylebone’s Conran shop was one of the late Sir Terence Conran’s better creations: a “lovely” space, if one constrained by the narrow proportions of the building, with a fine view over St Marylebone churchyard and with the addition in recent years of a super rooftop terrace. Reports on its fairly “classic” modern French cuisine were steady in their approval this year, noting “interesting dishes with good flavour and presentation” provided by “friendly” staff. Top Tip – “excellent-value set menus”.
Summary
“I love it!” say fans of this stalwart of Marylebone dining, set on the first floor of a former stables overlooking St Marylebone churchyard; and with a “lovely rooftop terrace for hot weather”. Opened in 1997 by the late Terence Conran and now part of D&D London, its accomplished modern French cuisine delivered a couple of best meals of the year in our current annual diners’ poll, and is generally judged as very “reliable” (especially by the standards of the group).
Summary
A “gorgeous bright room, overlooking a churchyard” – “especially lovely on sunny days when you can get a terrace seat on the roof” – this D&D London property above Marylebone’s Conran shop provides a classy and intimate setting. It’s no longer seen as a particularly gastro destination, as once it was, but the kitchen is currently putting in an “expensive but reliable” performance that avoids criticism and makes it a potentially useful choice, especially for a slightly “formal” or upscale occasion.
Summary
Above Marylebone’s Conran Shop, this “well-spaced”, first-floor dining room has historically been a D&D London flagship thanks to its stylish interior, charming views over a churchyard, professional standards and – a relatively recent addition – a “lovely outdoor rooftop terrace”. For the second year since the pandemic struck, though, its ratings remain well below their historical levels. Some do still report their best meal of the year here, praising “outstanding modern French cuisine”; but sceptics are “disappointed because it used to be so much better”. It doesn’t help that “the ambience of this long and thin chamber has always been slightly precarious” and, at worst, reports are of “mediocre food (relative to the price) served in a very underwhelming manner in a dead environment”. One regular, though, thinks it’s just a passing phase: “after being through something of a culinary slump, I had an excellent meal!”
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55 Marylebone High St, London, W1U 5RB
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £39.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £17.00 | £29.00 | £7.95 | £9.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £41.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £6.50 |
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| Bread | £2.00 |
| Service | 14.50% |
55 Marylebone High St, London, W1U 5RB
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Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
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