Ten of the best restaurants in London’s Marylebone

In the heart of teeming central London, there’s Marylebone with its lovely villagey feel, friendly atmosphere and increasingly impressive range of places to eat. Currently one of London’s hottest destinations for foodies, you’ll find everything from modern British fare, to French haute cuisine and global fine dining – served up by world-class chefs, with the Michelin stars to prove it. It’s been a tough choice but here are ten of the best places to try in the capital’s gastronomic hub.

Chiltern Firehouse, Chiltern Street

Less of a celebrity hangout these days – you might actually get a table – Chiltern Firehouse is as hot as ever, with chef Nuno Mendes’s open kitchen, turning out inventive modern fare.

According to Time Out, “Staff ooze professionalism, standards are sky-high.” Whether you try the fiery mac ‘n’ cheese or crab stuffed doughnuts, eating at the marble-topped bar is highly recommended.

Chiltern Fire House, 1 Chiltern Street, Marylebone, W1U 7PA

Hoppers, Wigmore Street

Inspired by the Sri Lanka pancakes from which it takes its name, Hoppers is popular with a hipster crowd for its delicious ‘short eats’.

Along with the traditional hoppers, try the crunchy mutton rolls with spiced tomato chutney, juicy devilled shrimps or its legendary bone marrow varuval. Plus, check out the brain-freeze cocktails to start.

77 Wigmore St, Marylebone, London W1U 1QE

Dinings, Harcourt Street

This tiny Marylebone townhouse offers a modern tapas-style Japanese menu with a Peruvian twist from Former Nobu chef Masaki Sugisaki.

Service is polite and efficient. Book well ahead.

22 Harcourt St, Marylebone, London W1H 4HH

Zoilo, Duke Street

A taste of Argentina, offering more than the obvious steak.

Check out the empanadas, dover sole or a choice of meats, all served in a relaxed and understated, environment.

9 Duke St, Marylebone, London W1U 3EG

Boxcar butcher and grill, New Quebec Street

When you choose to eat out in a restaurant that’s also an actual butcher, you expect the meat to perform, and Boxcar’s rare breed steaks won’t disappoint.

There are burgers and pies too, plus satisfying puddings and bespoke cocktails. Eat on the ground floor overlooking the kitchen or in the upstairs deli.

23 New Quebec St, Marylebone, London W1H 7SD

Orrery, Marylebone High Street

Beautiful and elegant, Orrery has been bringing glamour and French-inspired flavour to the foodies of Marylebone for two decades.

Look out for an amazing lamb Wellington, London’s best cheese trolley (according to the Telegraph) and an impressive wine list.

55 Marylebone High St, Marylebone, London W1U 5RB

Royal China Club, Baker Street

Worth a visit for elegant five-star dining, and exceptional Cantonese fare, Royal China Club is famed for its dim sum.

The lobster isn’t bad either! Polished service ensures every visitor leaves feeling like royalty.

40-42 Baker St, Marylebone, London W1U 7AJ

Roganic, Blandford Street

Chef Simon Rogan’s Roganic is all about multiple flavoursome small plates inspired by nature. The tasting menu includes the likes of monkfish, brassicas and tarragon, dry aged Cumbrian beef and rhubarb, buttermilk and earl grey.

There’s bread – and tea bags – to take home for your breakfast too!

5-7 Blandford St, Marylebone, London W1U 3DB

Jikoni, Blandford Street

A Nairobi-born Londoner, chef Ravinder Bhogal cooks up a fusion menu where the scotch egg is the signature dish.

Check out the lamb and harissa or prawn toast versions or the mutton keema sloppy joe with pickled onion, padrón peppers and mint and mango chutney.

19 – 21 Blandford St, Marylebone, London W1U 3DG

Locanda Locatelli, Seymour Street

TV chef, Giorgio Locatelli’s glamorous dining room offers up stylish Italian food to relish.

Don’t miss the hand-crafted pasta and the wine list contains some of the country’s best regional offerings.

8 Seymour St, Marylebone, London W1H 7JZ

Marylebone and the surrounding areas are great for eating out – but make a pretty good place to live too. If you are looking to buy or rent in the area contact us today.