The best restaurants in Marylebone
Marylebone is something of a lovely village, surrounded by more boisterous areas of London. It is genteel, delightful and full of intriguing shops to pop into. There are not an overwhelming amount of good places to eat in the area either but when it comes to the best restaurants in Marylebone, there's certainly enough to choose from. Whether St John's newest outpost takes your fancy, or two of the best Mexican restaurants in London, this is where to eat.
The best restaurants in Marylebone:
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1/8St John
Long term devotees of St John rejoice when the team opened another branch in Marylebone, offering an excuse to wander past the tempting shops on charming back street, Marylebone Lane. With a simpler menu than their original Smithfield restaurant, this still serves the superb and deceptively simple dishes that made it the holy grail of good English food. There’s devilled crab, game birds (in season), braised rabbit and a new version of anchovies on toast – fillets of salted anchovy served in a tangle of parsley and shallot on crisp croutons. Chopped beetroot salad is dressed with pickled walnuts, a seldom used great British accompaniment and their new deep fried Welsh Rarebit has sent restaurant critics into paroxysms of pleasure. Desserts are hearty or light, depending on your appetite, rice pudding comes with rum soaked raisins, Madeleines are cooked to order or have their famous combination of Eccles cakes with a wedge of crumbly Lancashire cheese. The ground floor dining room is perfect for tables of two, or downstairs there’s room for larger groups. But book in advance, this place is already attracting a crowd.
Address: 98 Marylebone Lane, W1U 2QA
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2/8Cavita
Terracotta tiles, crumbling exposed brick and plenty of pathos plants dangling overhead, you'd hardly remember you're in Marylebone after stepping into the charming and relaxed space that's now Mexican restaurant Cavita. That's exactly how chef Adriana Cavita wants you to feel, taking diners on a journey to her two hometowns; Mexico City and the village of San Felipe Ixtacuixtla. Luckily for us, the finished result is an incredibly ambitious yet relaxed, colourful and memorable culinary journey with home at the heart of the experience.
Address: 56-60 Wigmore Street, London W1U 2RZ
What to order: smoked beef shin quesabirria 
3/8KOL & KOL Mezcaleria
Santiago Lastra's KOL is a vibrant expression of his Mexican heritage. Every aspect of the restaurant is infused with warmth; the terracotta, wood and ceramic interiors, the incredibly elegant open kitchen and the sunny disposition of the staff. The menu is a tasting one; choose seis or nueve for either a six or nine course spin around the complex cooking that Santiago and his team so deftly put together in the open kitchen. Every plate is so alive with flavour, texture and levels of heat that work together in a kind of alchemy. It's a restaurant you won't forget in a hurry.
If you can’t get a table, try the buzzy Mezcaleria downstairs for antojitos, or small plates and superb cocktails. The ‘no avo’ creamy pistachio guacamole served with salty fresh tortilla chips and the pork belly empanada with achiote and rhubarb salsa are must-orders. A range of mezcals are mixed into cocktails you could drink all night, including a sour made with tangy sorrel and hops.
Address: 9 Seymour St, London W1H 7BA
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4/8Trishna
Since 2012, Trishna has held a Michelin star for its elegant take on Indian coastal cuisine, focusing on the southwest region and flavours of Goa and Kerala. Think seafood, coconut and Malabar tamarind all bringing a sunny skew to the dishes that diners flock here for. The restaurant feels glamorous and in summer, the doors are all flung open onto Blandford Street where the warm spices from the kitchen tempt passersby. Its USP against others on this list? The menu is expertly paired with glasses of wine from their menu, so you need not agonise over what to drink.
Address: 15-17 Blandford St, London W1U 3DG
What to order: Dorset brown crab, nandu varaval, coconut and curry leaf scallops
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5/8Jikoni
Ravinder Bhogal's Jikoni is a favourite haunt of pretty much everyone in the food industry – and many more people beyond that. She operates it as ‘a kitchen without borders’, bringing in flavours, ingredients and spices from every corner and the globe and blending them together into something truly magical. From South East Asia to the Middle East, via Britain, East Africa and beyond, the menu at Jikoni offers an ever-changing array of delights that enliven the palette. Such fusions as prawn toast scotch egg with banana ketchup and hand-dived scallop with congee and a turmeric-infused broth set the tone, while bigger plates include things such a pressed shoulder of Cornish lamb with ras el hanout or crispy aubergine with a Sichuan caramel. It truly offers something no other London restaurant does and is well worth a visit or two, or three.
Address: 19-21 Blandford Street, Marylebone, London W1U 3DJ
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6/8Mayha
On a quiet street in Marylebone without obvious signage, this Japanese restaurant apparently feels no need to shout about its arrival. Inside, the all-black walls and striking light installation place the focus firmly on a sleek, curved wooden counter (with only 11 seats) and the stainless-steel surfaces of the open kitchen behind it. A seasonally changing omakase dinner is served in two sittings – at 6.30pm and 9pm – and will set you back a cool £220. With all the dishes prepared in front of the diners, there’s an element of performance and watching the carefully choreographed assembly process that precedes each dish being served is a key part of the experience.
Of course, there’s much more to Japanese cuisine than sushi and Mayha’s inventive menu reflects its diversity. Among the more conventional dishes, chawanmushi (steamed egg custard) packed an umami punch thanks to the addition of mushrooms and seafood, and the liberal dusting of truffle. Sashimi mackerel, while always delicious with just a hint of wasabi, combined surprisingly harmoniously with a slice of fig and grated Gouda cheese.
Address: 43 Chiltern Street, London W1U 6LS
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7/8Fischer's
For a Viennese whirl of sorts, head to Fischer's on Marylebone High Street, where the Austrian menu of schnitzel, bratwurst, herring and more will provide a nice change to your usual fare. For a real taste of mittel Europe in the heart of London, Fischer's can't be beaten. Of course, the service here is impeccable and the interiors as lovely as any Viennese café. There are wurst, pickled herrings, Black Forest ham and all sorts of gateaus to tempt your palette at all times of day, and it's simply a lovely relaxed place to enjoy the finer things in life.
Address: 50 Marylebone High St, London W1U 5HN
What to order: selection of herring, schnitzel holstein and chocolate and salted caramel pot 
8/8Royal China Club
Known for its daily classic Cantonese dim sum and extensive menu, be prepared to join the long (but patient) lunchtime queues on weekends. Some advice: go with a group to sample more dishes. Here, you can savour exemplary dishes with high-quality ingredients and tick off all the different textures, such as fluffy barbecued char siu pork buns, silky cheung fun rice noodle dishes, gelatinous black bean pork ribs and crispy sesame prawn rolls. Don't miss the made-to-order black sesame dumplings for dessert, a house specialty. Aside from playing steamed basket Jenga for brunch, there are plenty of private dining rooms available for evening dining. From a hot and sour soup with a healthy spicy chilli vinegar kick to a glossy, crunchy gai lan choi with garlic, this is a special occasion type of place that runs a slick and luxurious operation.
Address: 24-26 Baker Street, London W1U 3BZ
What to order: Roast pork char siu buns so light and fluffy guaranteed you’ll hear angels singing.
