Best restaurants in Marylebone

This modern French restaurant has been going for over 20 years, but still boasts one of the most elegant dining rooms in London. Service is formal but friendly and the set menu is excellent value.

Adriana Cavita’s eponymous restaurant has settled into central London life nicely, bringing an exciting, colourful new take on Mexican cuisine to the city. The mezcaleria downstairs stocks a dizzying array of mezcal as well, if that’s your vibe.

Synonymous with celebs, this hotspot has everything you could want – a lively atmosphere, down-to-earth staff and lip-smacking dishes, such as the famous coral-dusted crab doughnut. Drinks can add up, so expect a hefty final bill.

Occupying two floors of a backstreet townhouse, this tiny Japanese restaurant in Marylebone is well worth seeking out for its inventive ‘tapas’. The dining room is a squeeze so be sure to book a table in advance.

Undeniably arresting, this diamond encrusted brasserie is primed for Instagram photoshoots. There is substance beneath all the glamour though, with the food here being far better than it needs to be - order the lobster spaghettini.

Combining Mexican techniques with British ingredients, KOL has created a unique dining experience that earned the restaurant a Michelin star in the first year of trading. The kitchen sits in the centre of the room, creating a unique and buzzy atmosphere at this fantastic Mexican restaurant in Marylebone.

This longstanding Italian restaurant is as cosy as they come. Fans delight in the warm service, generous portions and excellent selection of wines from Veneto. Venetian flavours abound on the extensive menu.

Beautiful, bright interiors and a contemporary take on Indian coastal cuisine is what awaits guests at this Michelin-starred Indian restaurant in Marylebone. Exceptional wine pairings match the complexity of the food and are worth paying for.

Classic Chinese cuisine and dim sum made using premium ingredients is what this smart Marylebone restaurant is known and loved for. It’s pricey, but daytime dim sum offers a relatively more affordable way in.

Just months after the closure of his flagship restaurant, Le Gavroche, Michel Roux Jr has returned, this time amongst the swanky walls of London's Langham hotel. Offering a menu that's almost autobiographical in nature, diners are invited to take a nostalgic journey through the chef's childhood and career.

Big Mamma’s restaurants continue to delight in all corners of the capital - Carlotta is a little smaller than some others but no less loud and proud, with plush red leather booths, mismatched crockery and a menu that leans into maximalist Napolitan flavours. If you're looking for a crowd-pleasing Italian restaurant in Marylebone, look no further.

The Basque-inspired tapas at this smart restaurant doesn’t need much flattery, and nor does the setting. We recommend booking a seat at the counter and watching the chefs at work in the open kitchen.

Luke Ahearne's expansive Marylebone restaurant is a sumptuous education in wood-fired cooking, even in a city that has been in-love with cooking over fire for some years. Some of the food here - particularly whole turbot and hulking cote de boeufs cooked gently over the flames - even gives Brat a run for its money, which is quite something. 

The kitchen at this Michelin-starred Italian restaurant delivers clear-flavoured dishes inspired by provenance-led cucina rustica. A perennially glamorous masterclass in design, it’s the very essence of la dolce vita.

Informality is Briciole’s vibe so expect a cheery trattoria vibe, genial service and easy prices. Artisan baked goods feature strongly on the long menu, alongside tasty tapas and some terrific regional wines by the glass.

Downstairs is a proper Marylebone boozer, but upstairs you’ll find one of the most low-key beautiful dining rooms in London, all seafoam green and white tablecloths. The food is fantastic too - proper pub grub that leaves you very happy indeed. Easily one of our favourite pubs in Marylebone.

With over 250 wines, 20 champagnes and a tempting selection of meat, seafood and vegetable dishes, Blandford Comptoir has something for everyone – perfect for those seeking a wine bar/restaurant with a distinctly unpretentious neighbourhood vibe.

Chic bistro styling meets classy French cooking and an exceptional wine list at this beloved Marylebone spot. The pavement terrace tables are a lovely place to watch the world go by with a glass of something nice.

Roketsu is a restaurant that doesn’t do things by halves - the one-piece hinoki wood counter was made and shipped direct from Japan. Behind the scenes, chefs busy themselves away hand-delivering a Japanese kaiseki menu that reflects the changing seasons of Japan.

It doesn’t feel as exclusive as the Soho original, but the menu at Hoppers 2.0 is still a winner. The hopper is an obvious ordering choice, but we are also fans of the ‘short eats’, and in fact, everything else on the menu at this cracking Sri Lankan restaurant in Marylebone.

BAO’s Marylebone outpost delves deep into dumplings, offering crispy and slippery dumplings of all sorts alongside the usual delicious bao buns and other cult classics like the aged beef rice.

This omakase sushi counter is very well hidden just off Baker Street, but inside is some of the finest sushi and hyper-seasonal Japanese cooking anywhere in the city. The basement cocktail bar is also excellent and well worth a visit.

Prepare to be transported to Vienna as you step through the doors of this grand café. As well as Austrian comfort food, you’ll find smart staff, low lights, copious taxidermy and gorgeous views.

Jikoni means ‘kitchen’ in Swahili, and Ravinder Bhogal’s east African-cum-Indian-cum-British heritage is reflected in a menu that infuses comforting Brit classics with exotic spices. It’s a cosy spot for intimate lunches and dinners.

Delamina’s winning combination of friendly staff and good food makes it a must-try for us. It’s also refreshing to find a Mediterranean restaurant which offers something different to the usual, focusing instead on the flavours of the Eastern Med.

Beautifully presented, yet unpretentious food combined with a choice of 110 by-the-glass wines makes this luxe French restaurant popular for dates and special occasions. Charming service helps to soften the edges of the dramatic, low-lit dining room.

Kitchen at Holmes is all about warm and inviting Mediterranean dining, enhanced by an open kitchen island where chefs bring cuttlefish croquettes and truffle ravioli to life. Paired with fantastic cocktails, this elegant all-day setting is a reliable win.