44 Blandford St, London, W1U 7HS
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Summary
Owner Alexandra Petit-Mentzelopoulos is a scion of the family who own Bordeaux’s epic Château Margaux, which explains the unusually heavyweight wine list at this attractive and comfortably converted Tudorbethan pub in Marylebone. Over 50 vintages, including 14 Château Margaux wines, are available by the glass (using the Coravin system) from a list whose emphasis is on clarets and top Burgundian names. Its modern European cuisine has Francophile leanings and – though not the main event compared to the wine – plays a respectable supporting role.
Summary
“The wine list is pricey, even by Marylebone High Street standards” at this Tudorbethan pub, with leaded windows and inset stained glass. That’s to be expected, as it’s backed by Alexandra Petit-Mentzelopoulos – part of the family who own the legendary Château Margaux – and you really have to be a lover of wine (some famous names are available by the glass using the Coravin system) to get the most out of the place, which has extensive listings – amongst other areas – of bottlings from Bordeaux and Burgundy: for example, there is a ‘Château Margaux Experience’: a ‘degustation’ of 50ml glass of 4 vintages for £95. Viewed purely as a place to get fed? “We liked it, the food is lovely, but there are options offering better value”.
Summary
Converted from a Tudorbethan pub in Marylebone (complete with black and white exterior and leaded-glass windows), this three-floor wine bar and restaurant is part-owned by a scion of the French dynasty behind Château Margaux, explaining the extensive list of vintages from the estate on the French-centric list, many available by the glass. The better-than-incidental French/Italian cooking is also well-rated.
Summary
“A fabulous wine list” is the highlight one would hope for at this Marylebone venture – a pub converted by part of the family which owns Château Margaux. Fifty wines are served by the glass and there’s an extensive list of directly sourced Château Margaux wines. Feedback says the food – a mixture of French and Mediterranean dishes – is “wonderful”, too.
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Owner's description
Clarette is a chic and stylish restaurant & wine bar split across three floors, offering a fine wining & dining experience in the heart of Marylebone.
Clarette is situated in one of London’s most vibrant and coveted locations - on the corner of Blandford Street and Manchester Street, housed in a wonderfully distinctive multi-storey building, jewelled with stunning stained glass windows.
With a vibrant and sophisticated interior, Clarette is a delightful place to explore wine and to enjoy French-inspired food.
The wine list includes countless exceptional wines by the bottle, and over 50 wines served by the glass including an immense Coravin range. Clarette boasts an extensive list of Château Margaux wines sourced directly from the Château and in pristine condition - which is no surprise as the inspirations behind the independent restaurant come from co-owner Alexandra Petit-Mentzelopoulos of the family behind Château Margaux, the prestigious First Growth wine estate in Bordeaux.
Alongside a magnificent wine cellar and fabulous food, personal service and attention to detail are what make wining and dining at Clarette so special.
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £29.00 | £34.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £16.00 | £36.00 | £0.00 | £12.00 |
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| Wine per bottle | £45.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.50 |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 13.50% |
Restaurant details
The chef
The food menu at Clarette is led by British Head Chef Aaron Ashmore – a MasterChef the Professionals Semi-Finalist. His menu is designed as the perfect complement to the wine and features refined modern European dishes, beautifully presented and expertly served.
Dishes change regularly to keep the menu both exciting and full of seasonal, quality ingredients. Signature dishes include the Comté & Truffle Beignets and Pulled Pork Croquettes, Lovage Emulsion.
44 Blandford St, London, W1U 7HS
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Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑8 pm |
