Dining
The 5 Best Restaurants in Marylebone
Village-in-the-city dining: where to eat well in Marylebone, from neighbourhood gems to grand rooms.
In short: our top picks are Trishna, The Ninth and Orrery. 5 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Marylebone feels like a village that happens to sit in the middle of London, and it eats like one too: confident neighbourhood places, a few grand rooms, and a high street better than almost any in the city. These are the tables worth knowing in one of London’s most liveable quarters.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trishna | Marylebone | £££ |
| The Ninth | Fitzrovia | £££ |
| Orrery | Marylebone | £££ |
| Chiltern Firehouse | Marylebone | ££££ |
| AngloThai | Marylebone | £££ |
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Editor’s choice
Trishna
Why we pick itCoastal Indian cooking with a Michelin star; the seafood and the lunch menu are the order.
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The Ninth
Why we pick itJun Tanaka's Michelin-starred Mediterranean small plates; effortless and reliably excellent.
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Orrery
Why we pick itAn elegant first-floor French dining room overlooking a churchyard; a grown-up special occasion.
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Chiltern Firehouse
Why we pick itThe glamorous see-and-be-seen room; the crab doughnuts and the buzz are the point.
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AngloThai
Why we pick itBritish produce through a Thai lens; a personal, exciting kitchen worth booking ahead.
Before you book
Book the well-known rooms, but leave time to wander the high street and Marylebone Lane; half the pleasure is the walk. Lunch is gentler and good value. And look at the side streets; the neighbourhood keeps its best small places just off the main drag.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
Trishna is our editor's choice: Coastal Indian cooking with a Michelin star; the seafood and the lunch menu are the order. Trishna, The Ninth and Orrery lead the guide, with 5 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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