Where To Eat Out In… Marylebone
Marylebone, Londoners may argue over how it’s pronounced but either way it’s great for food so who really minds? In fact, the W1 area is heating up at a speedy rate when it comes to food, with restaurants including Orrery re-opening its doors post sexy makeover and neighbourhood classics that are stalwart residents inviting us in for yet more indulgence. So, we’ve eaten our way through the area at a hasty speed to give to you the gift of Marylebone’s best restos. Without further ado:
The Orrery
The stylish location The Orrery celebrated its 21st not like most of us, with WKD in hand and a trip to Inferno’s, but instead with a beautiful new interior and menu. Designed by David D’Almada of Sagrada, inspiration was taken from the South of France, creating a dining room with muted tones of grey blue and lilac; lavender panelling, terracotta clay pots and floor to ceiling arched windows. Chef Patron Igor Tymchyshyn created a new menu which features the likes of fillet steak tartare with a sourdough and truffle dressing and a signature Kentish lamb wellington with salsify and garlic, for two to share.
Classics remain including the Tournedos Rossini with celeriac and sauce périgordine and Igor’s Jerusalem artichoke risotto. Love cheese? Then you’ll have 30 to work your way through on the cheese trolley. Sweet dreams really are made of cheese. The venue has been a stalwart at the heart of Marylebone since it arrived over two decades ago and it’s now time for you to sit back and appreciate it in all its glory.
Great for: Interior inspo, cheese galore and classic dishes
Where: 55 Marylebone High Street, London, W1U 5RB, United Kingdom
Website: www.orrery-restaurant.co.uk
The Arch London
Named after the 1950s Marylebone dialling code, Hunter 486 is a small yet cosy restaurant which features dishes that would please any traveller with their British charm. Heading up the kitchen is Head Chef Gary Durrant, a man who sure can prepare a crab dish with Braeburn apple and all of the relevant herbs included. Before dinner, the Hunter Around The Clock is a must-have aperitif. The gin coupled with elderflower liqueur makes it a sweet treat, offset by cucumber syrup, giving you a pre-dinner buzz. Then why not delve into one of their many bottles of wine, coupled with food that features highlights of Monk Fish partnered with rushed potatoes, pickled cucumber, and grain mustard dressing.
Great for: Cosy settings and moreish cocktails
Where: 50 Great Cumberland Place, Marble Arch, London, W1H 7FD, United Kingdom
Website: www.thearchlondon.com
The Langham, London
Clinging onto the very edge of Marylebone, The Langham is one of London’s grandest hotels, and Roux at the Landau is the Langham operating on all cylinders. The creation of one of the UK’s best known chefs, Michel Roux Jr, along with his son Albert, Roux at the Landau uses French techniques to create seasonal European food. And the recently refurbed restaurant looks pretty splendid too.
Great for: Oxford Street shopping, followed by fine dining dropping
Where: 1c Portland Place, Regent Street, London, W1B 1JA, United Kingdom
Website: langhamhotels.com/london
The Montagu Kitchen Restaurant
The Montagu Kitchen Restaurant is located snug inside the Hyatt Regency London, The Churchill hotel and because both the Montagu and The Churchill are so great, we believe it’s a perfect fit for our Marylebone resto suggestions. What’s more, they’ve just added to their winter menu incorporating treats such as Gressingham duck breast with Kent Honey to South Coast Pan Seared Scallops, and desserts includinga Treacle Tart and a Vegan Blackberry Trio. The menu takes inspo from from the National Trust’s Chartwell House and Garden in Kent and celebrates the best of British produce.
Great for: A seasonal, regularly changing menu and scrumptious food
Where: 30 Portman Square The Montagu at Hyatt Regency, W1H 7BH
Website: www.themontagurestaurant.co.uk
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