The best French restaurants in Marylebone

You'll find Clarette set in a mock Tudor building in Marylebone, where they serve a menu of delicious French dishes in a chic Art Deco-inspired space with colourful stained glass windows. The wine list is filled with French wines and selections from other regions, paired with exquisite dishes like wild mushroom tart and monkfish cheek. Enjoy wine tastings, or tuck into a two or three-course lunch menu and private dining options.

28°-50° by Night is an intimate jazz club in Marylebone's basement that combines live music with fine wine in a stylish 1920s speakeasy setting. The space is chic, with oak and velvet decor, marble tables, and plush seating. The venue hosts nightly performances from rising talent and established artists across jazz, blues, and swing genres. The food includes European dishes, like burrata, oysters, rib-eye steak, and duck leg, with a late-night menu and post-theatre options. The extensive wine list includes rare vintages by the glass or bottle, with sommeliers on hand to guide you in finding the perfect pairing.

Orrery is a chic French restaurant in Marylebone featuring a bar, épicerie, and a lush rooftop terrace. The restaurant is surrounded by trees, which can be viewed from some of the half-moon windows. The lunch and dinner menus have been crafted by Orrery's Head Chef Igor Tymchyschyn, including dishes such as Jerusalem artichoke risotto and baked sea bass, while the award-winning cheese trolley is also a hit.

Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte may have a long name, but it's all about straightforward French cuisine. Established in 1959, it has a classic, timeless feel. The menu is simple: a set menu of green salad, steak frites, French wines, and tempting desserts, offering a classic and affordable taste of France.

Le Vieux Comptoir is a quaint French wine shop in Marylebone, home to an extensive cellar that stocks a carefully curated selection of wines, champagnes, premium beers, ciders, and spirits handpicked by expert wine merchant Laurent Faure. The shop also doubles as a deli and café, where you can enjoy exquisite French dishes, including breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, and tasty charcuterie spreads.

The UK counterpart of the two-Michelin-starred Taillevent in Paris, Les 110 de Taillevent is named after its impressive selection of 110 wines by the glass, with over 2,000 more bottles to choose from. This classically elegant bistro comprises a spacious dining area with large windows, a terrace, and a private room available for special events. Tuck into a seasonal à la carte menu or enjoy in a six-course tasting menu, both offering classic French dishes with optional wine pairings.

The international LPM group's flagship London restaurant is located in the heart of Mayfair. It boasts a unique triangular dining room, a seafood and cocktail bar, and striking, bold artwork by French painters. The menu includes French Riviera-inspired cuisine prepared à-la-minute, with options like homemade gnocchi, duck confit, and rib-eye steak. The cocktail bar is just as impressive, serving a range of house cocktails, including the renowned Tomatini, alongside a meticulously curated wine list.