London Marylebone Restaurant Guide

“All round 10/10!” – The re-launched Roux-branded operation in this “elegant” and “beautiful” dining room, a stone’s throw from Broadcasting House, jumped up several gears this year, as a lift in ratings coincided with its February 2018 re-launch in a new more “relaxed and simple” guise, incorporating a new, central dining counter and adopting a luxurious, ‘no-tablecloths’ style. “Not one thing is amiss” when it comes to the “exceptional” modern French cuisine (which now takes a more ingredient-led approach), service is exemplary, and the overall experience is “one of pure indulgence” (especially for a romantic occasion).

“A great concept”, this Marylebone venue invites a never-ending roster of top chefs from around the world to prepare their greatest hits at single-sitting dinners. The “always interesting” and “typically high quality” results justify regular visits as “an excellent way to try different food experiences and unusual cuisines”. Meanwhile, the versatile in-house kitchen team knock out excellent small plates at lunch times. The gallery upstairs rotates the artists, too.

“The wonderful mirrors and damask decor and the pianist playing all make for an event” in the “very civilised” lounge of this pukka five-star, opposite Broadcasting House, which claims to be the birthplace of the sacred national ritual of afternoon tea. Options include a children’s tea in conjunction with Hamley’s (which includes a ‘free’ teddy bear): “we adults looked on enviously as the kids received jigsaw-cut sandwiches (as many as they wanted) and beautifully constructed small scones, cakes… although the adult tea was also made with marvellous attention to detail!”

“Put aside your preconceptions of Greek food” say fans of this “buzzy and fun” Marylebone corner café, serving Greek-with-a-twist cuisine that won’t break the bank, from breakfast on.

“Useful for the area” – this very “pleasant” and attractive hotel dining room at the top of Marylebone Lane, wins all-round praise for its brasserie fare, much of it from the Josper grill.

Located in the heart of Marylebone, Cocochan offers contemporary Pan Asian Cuisine. Its extensive menu is created with a selection of light nibbles such as Sushi & Dim Sum to classic dishes drawn from Chinese, Japanese, Thai & Korean cuisines, as well as more unique delicacies fr...

The source of indulgence, guests will be inspired in Artesian, named after the original 350ft-deep well under the hotel. At the forefront of the sophisticated London bar scene, Artesian creates a perfect blend of a fun atmosphere with an innovative approach to cocktails.