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On our radar: Best restaurants in Marylebone

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Marylebone is one of London’s more polished neighbourhoods, with elegant Georgian streets, independent shops and a quieter atmosphere just moments from Oxford Street. Yet behind its smart appearance is a food scene with plenty of character, where Persian home cooking, Sri Lankan street food, handmade pasta and Japanese small plates sit alongside comforting British classics.

This guide brings together some of the best restaurants in Marylebone for delicious food, with a few nearby Fitzrovia favourites worth adding to your dining list.

Restaurants in Marylebone worth visiting for the food

1. Dal Fiorentino

Right at the corner of Marylebone, Dal Fiorentino brings a taste of Florence to Great Titchfield Street through its freshly baked schiacciate, a thin Tuscan flatbread traditionally used for generous sandwiches. The Fitzrovia shop is built around quick, casual eating, with the bread baked throughout the day and filled to order with Italian ingredients.

2. Naroon

Named after a picturesque village in northern Iran, Naroon brings the vibrant food culture of Tehran to London through cherished family recipes and Persian home cooking.

The Kebab Barg, made with pounded fillet of beef, is especially juicy and tender, while Ghormeh Sabzi, a classic Persian herb stew, brings a comforting depth of flavour. It is a lovely introduction to Persian cooking in Marylebone.

 

 

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3. Delamina Marylebone

  • Find it at: 56–58 Marylebone Ln, London W1U 2NX, United Kingdom
  • Opening hours:
  •   +  Monday – Friday: 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM
  •   + Saturday: 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM
  •   + Sunday: 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM
  • Budget (per person): £35 – £55
  • Cuisine Style: Eastern Mediterranean & Levantine

Delamina Marylebone celebrates the culinary heritage of Tel Aviv through wholesome, vegetable-forward and herb-packed Levantine flavours. The menu works particularly well for sharing several small plates around the table.

The charred cauliflower with lemon-infused crème fraîche and pomegranate brings a lovely mix of smoky, creamy and fresh flavours, while hummus, crispy oyster mushrooms and spiced chicken ras el hanout add more variety. The Kadayif cheesecake, served in a bird’s-nest style, makes a memorable finish.

 

 

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4. Hoppers Marylebone

  • Find it at: 77 Wigmore St, London W1U 1QE, United Kingdom
  • Opening hours:
  •   +  Monday & Sunday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  •   + Tuesday – Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
  •   + Thursday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:45 PM
  •   + Friday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:45 PM
  •   + Saturday: 12:00 PM – 10:45 PM
  • Cuisine Style: Sri Lankan & South Indian Street Food

Inspired by the vibrant roadside shacks of Sri Lanka, Hoppers brings spicy street food, fluffy hoppers and country curries to Marylebone in a lively setting.

The signature egg hopper is a must-try, while the funnel-shaped podi dosa works beautifully with a rich, well-spiced curry. Hot Butter Squid has crisp edges and tender meat, while Bone Marrow Varuval with Roti is a particularly indulgent choice.

 

 

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5. Sunday in Brooklyn, Marylebone

  • Find it at: 10–12 James St, London W1U 1EE, United Kingdom
  • Opening hours:
  •   +  Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  •   + Tuesday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  •   + Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  •   + Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Budget (per person): £25 – £45
  • Cuisine Style: Modern American Comfort & Brunch

Sunday in Brooklyn brings the breezy, welcoming feel of a Williamsburg neighbourhood hangout to Marylebone, making it a natural choice for a relaxed weekend brunch or casual catch-up.

The Sunday pancakes are the signature, arriving thick and fluffy with hazelnut maple praline and brown butter. On the savoury side, the egg sandwich with gochujang mayo and crispy chicken sandwich keep things firmly in comfort-food territory.

 

6. BAO Marylebone

  • Find it at: 56 James St, London W1U 1HF, United Kingdom
  • Opening hours: Monday – Thursday, Sunday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Friday – Saturday: 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM
  • Budget (per person): £15 – £30
  • Cuisine Style: Taiwanese Dumpling & Xiao Chi House

BAO is a love letter to the nostalgic Xiao Chi, or street-snack houses, of Taiwan, with comforting handmade buns and casual dishes designed for easy-going dining.

The Classic Pork Bao combines pillow-soft dough with succulent braised pork belly and peanut seasoning. The 40-Day Aged Beef Rump Rice is deeper and richly savoury, while the fried Horlicks ice cream bao adds a playful sweet finish.

7. Flat Iron Marylebone

  • Find it at: 44 James St, London W1U 1EY, United Kingdom
  • Opening hours: Sunday – Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM; Thursday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Friday – Saturday: 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
  • Budget (per person): £22 – £35
  • Cuisine Style: British Steakhouse

Flat Iron built its reputation around making good steak more accessible, with the flat iron cut at the centre of the menu. The Marylebone branch is a relaxed choice for a satisfying steak dinner without the formality.

The signature Flat Iron steak is juicy and tender with a rich brown butter dressing, while bone marrow mash and beef dripping chips make excellent sides. Complimentary popcorn and a token for chocolate soft-serve ice cream add a fun finish.

 

 

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8. Carlotta

  • Find it at: 77–78 Marylebone High St, London W1U 5JX, United Kingdom
  • Opening hours: Monday – Wednesday: 11:45 AM – 10:30 PM; Thursday: 11:45 AM – 10:30 PM; Friday: 11:45 AM – 11:00 PM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM; Sunday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Budget (per person): £40 – £75
  • Cuisine Style: Retro Italian-American Trattoria

Carlotta brings the theatrical energy of an Italian-American trattoria to Marylebone, with a glamorous setting and generous dishes made for indulgent meals.

The Spaghetti with Spicy ’Nduja Meatballs comes in a rich tomato sauce with a good kick, while the Fettuccine Alfredo al Tartufo is wonderfully decadent. The Pistachio Wedding Cake, with mascarpone and coffee, is the dish that makes the meal memorable.

9. The Ivy Cafe Marylebone

  • Find it at: 96 Marylebone Ln, London W1U 2QA, United Kingdom
  • Opening hours: Monday – Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Wednesday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM; Friday – Saturday: 8:00 AM – Midnight; Sunday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Budget (per person): £30 – £55
  • Cuisine Style: Classic British & Modern European Bistro

Tucked down Marylebone Lane, The Ivy Cafe combines timeless Art Deco style with a menu of familiar British and European favourites. It works just as well for a relaxed daytime meal as it does for dinner.

The Ivy Shepherd’s Pie, made with slow-braised lamb shoulder, is a comforting choice with plenty of depth. For dessert, the Chocolate Bombe turns into a small spectacle as hot salted caramel melts the chocolate shell over vanilla ice cream and honeycomb.

10. Taka Marylebone

  • Find it at: 109 Marylebone High St, London W1U 4RX, United Kingdom
  • Opening hours:
  •   +  Monday: Closed
  •   +  Tuesday – Thursday: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
  •   +  Friday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
  •   +  Saturday: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
  •   +  Sunday: Closed
  • Budget (per person): £45 – £85
  • Cuisine Style: Modern Japanese Tapas & Sushi

Taka takes a creative approach to Japanese dining, combining Tokyo-inspired techniques with premium British ingredients. Its sharing-style menu makes it easy to try several dishes across the table.

The mochi flatbread with nori-infused melted butter is playful and delicious, while Loch Duart salmon tataki brings a fresh, clean flavour with green chilli and shio kombu. The Wagyu Sando, made with Kagoshima A5 Wagyu and fluffy milk bread, is a rich, melt-in-the-mouth treat.

 

11. MONA’S

This independent, family-run spot brings Turkish and North Indian cooking together in a warm, unpretentious neighbourhood setting. The menu focuses on comforting home-style dishes with plenty of spice.

The Meat Thali is a generous way to sample several flavours at once, with chicken tikka masala, rich lamb curry, vegan daal, rice and homemade paratha. It is an especially good-value choice when hearty, well-seasoned food is the priority.

 

 

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12. Counter by Naroon

As the casual daytime sibling to Naroon in Marylebone, Counter by Naroon brings Persian flavours into a relaxed café setting. The menu focuses on breakfast favourites and lighter dishes, making it an easy stop for a morning bite or casual lunch.

The Nargesi, a comforting spinach and egg dish, is a lovely start to the day, while Tahchin, with its crispy saffron-infused rice layers, offers something more substantial. It is a simple way to bring Persian flavours into a Fitzrovia morning.

 

 

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13. Faros Oxford Circus

  • Find it at: 22–24 Great Portland Street, London W1W 8QS
  • Opening hours: Monday – Sunday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
  • Budget (per person): £30 – £50
  • Cuisine Style: Modern Italian and Mediterranean
  • How long does it take to get there: Just 0.1 mile from Oxford Circus and around 0.5 miles to Marylebone Centre

Faros brings its “Flavours of the Sun” philosophy to Great Portland Street, combining Italian and Mediterranean comfort food in a cosy setting. Its 48-hour fermented pizza dough and artisan-made pasta give familiar dishes a more considered touch.

The house-made wild mushroom and black truffle pasta is rich and velvety, while the slow-braised beef ragù brings deeper, comforting flavours. Wood-fired pizzas are another reason to settle in for a relaxed Italian meal close to Marylebone.

 

 

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14. Meraki Greek Restaurant & Bar

  • Find it at: 80–82 Great Titchfield Street, London W1W 7QT
  • Opening hours: Monday – Friday: 12:00 PM – 2:45 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:45 PM; Saturday: 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM; Sunday: Closed
  • Budget (per person): £45 – £90
  • Cuisine Style: Modern Greek & Mediterranean
  • How long does it take to get there: Around 0.3 miles from Oxford Circus and 0.5 miles from central Marylebone

Meraki brings an upscale Greek dining experience to Great Titchfield Street, with a lively setting that makes it especially suited to longer dinners and evenings with friends.  The restaurant’s 16-hour braised beef brisket makaronaki is rich and tender with earthy truffle notes, while char-grilled octopus with smooth fava bean purée brings a lighter, smoky flavour.

 

Discover more places to eat at Fitzrovia Quarter

Marylebone may have plenty of dining favourites, but there is always another good meal waiting just around the corner. Step into Fitzrovia Quarter and discover more independent restaurants, cafés and bars, where Italian, Mediterranean, Asian and other flavours add even more choices to your London food trail.

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