Hearty British fare in the heart of one of London's most luxurious neighbourhoods
Picture the scene: you've spent a leisurely day meandering in and out of the high-end boutiques of Marylebone high street. You've bought edible presents for your parents from Daylesford, and snapped up a beautiful gift for your partner from The Conrad Shop, but the light has dwindled and you realise you've worked up an appetite.
Brasserie 108, part of the chic The Marylebone hotel, is an all-day eatery, and a real buzz can be found here throughout the day, dinner though, is something really special. The lights dim and the tables light up with cosmopolitan diners; a mixture of suited city-dwellers and in-the-know foodies who want a good quality meal and a lively atmosphere, but don't want to 'just go to Soho House again'.
And this kind gesture is a theme that runs through the entire meal here; the staff are friendly, they're happy to explain, and equally not explain, the menu, and they dance subtly around you, filling your wine glasses when they noticed they were nearing empty. Their smiles feel genuine, and their recommendations authentic.