The best new restaurants in Marylebone

Maset is the newest project from the restaurateur behind Lurra and Donostia, shifting focus from Spanish flavours to the rustic charm of southern French cuisine, especially the Occitania region. On the menu at the new Marylebone restaurant are dishes like bouillabaisse croquettes and Niçoise-style spinach linguine with basil sauce, paired with an elegant selection of wines from independent vineyards.

This sophisticated new Marylebone restaurant occupies a Grade-II listed former banking hall. Inside, guests will find a covered terrace, private dining rooms, and a statement cocktail bar set within the vaults, all enhanced by designer furnishings. The menu presents a modern take on premium Japanese cuisine, from sushi and robata-grilled specialities to classic skewers.

Spanning flavours from Arabia to the Levant, new Marylebone restaurant Noreen draws on the head chef's Syrian and Lebanese roots to create a menu rich in grilled meats, oven-fresh flatbreads, and an array of mezze, salads, and other staples. The food is complemented by a compact cocktail list with Middle Eastern accents and a curated selection of regional wines.

From the team behind Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte comes Romeo San, a stylish new Japanese restaurant bar in Marylebone specialising in expertly crafted sushi handrolls made with premium ingredients such as caviar and truffle. The intimate space seats only a few dozen guests, creating an exclusive yet laid-back atmosphere. DIY temaki kits are also available.

Josephine in Marylebone is the second outpost of Claude Bosi's much-praised venture, first opened in Chelsea. Paying homage to his grandmother and his Lyonnais upbringing, the restaurant showcases French classics and regional specialities drawn from her recipes. The setting captures the charm of a traditional French bistro, offering a spacious dining room, an outdoor terrace, and even an oyster kiosk.

Lilli, a new Marylebone restaurant by acclaimed Korean-American chef Akira Back, is set within the elegant Montcalm Mayfair hotel. Blending the chef's distinctive culinary finesse with a focus on British classics, the restaurant delivers a polished dining and drinking experience. The all-day menu features standout dishes such as beef Wellington, spicy Calabrian rigatoni, and baked Alaska.

Once home to Pachamama's Marylebone branch, the space has been transformed into Nina, a chic Italian restaurant inspired by the flavours and warmth of Mediterranean village life and family-style dining. Pasta takes centre stage at this new Marylebone hotspot, with dishes such as beef shin tagliatelle and Bottarga linguine, paired with an excellent selection of Italian wines.

Sale e Pepe Mare marks the first expansion of Knightsbridge's legendary Italian restaurant in over half a century, now setting sail at the historic Langham hotel. This new outpost celebrates seafood, offering dishes like lobster linguine, lavish shellfish platters, and tableside classics such as bucatini cacio e pepe and tiramisu. The large space also features an impressive display of the day's fresh catch.

Chef patron Hamish Brown reflects on his culinary path up to now at Kauri, marrying enduring traditions with the expertise gained over his career. Set in an elegant Village location, the new Marylebone restaurant focuses on top-quality British ingredients cooked over British charcoal in dishes gracefully inspired by Japan, complemented by a strong emphasis on well-chosen wines.