Amazing place in London. I love the food. can’t wait to come back here again. Congratulations to the staff.
The set menu at Marcus is top notch, you get 5 courses from 5 different chefs with each and every one was a delight! Cannot recommend more highly
When I found out we had reservations at Marcus Wareing’s eponymous restaurant at The Berkeley, I was rather tickled. My memories of the last time I’d been to the hotel were quite a fun one. A girlfriend and I went to have one of the tasting menus at the restaurant (it was still called Marcus Wareing then) and we ended up staying at the Blue Bar until quite late, making a few new friends as the night turned to dusk.
Exquisite dining experience at the heart of London's luxury district. The moment I stepped in into the dining room, the posh and cozy vibe started to creep in. With the dimly lit lighting, it adds the romantic feeling into our table. The service was friendly and accommodating. We opted for 8 course tasting menu in January 2017. Our favorite was the pumpkin agnolotti, as the pumpkin was tasty in a couple of different ways. The hazelnuts chocolate dessert was a punch of flavor at the end. Fantastic dinner.
Loved the starters and main, all beautifully cooked with great flavours. Dessert was ok but not as good as the starter and main. Service was attentive.
‘Shall we do something for our birthdays together this year’ came that What’s App message from Emma, blogger at Adventures of A London Kiwi. ‘Yes!’ was my reply and within about twenty minutes a plan was formed and a hashtag was coined #KiwiSpoonBirthday…. Formal invites were issued to our blogger besties and then all there was to do was to look forward to the big day. When it finally arrived everyone congregated at my flat for drinks before heading out to our chosen venue…
This was definitely one of the best restaurants I have been to in London. The food was faultless, every bite was amazing. The pigeon tartar was the shock for me but delicious. The service was also great. Marcus I love you, thank you for such a treat!
The very first Michelin Starred restaurant I went to was the two star Marcus Wareing at the Berkeley in Central London. It was also my first trip to Europe, and to say that I was excited was an understatement. At the time, London was the epicentre of global cuisine and Marcus Wareing was in the top 100 restaurants in the world. It was a lock - I was going to have the best meal of my life!
The last time I wrote about Marcus Wareing’s flagship restaurant it was just after he had split from Gordon Ramsay Holdings and the restaurant was renamed from Petrus to Marcus Wareing at the Berkeley. Other than the name change, everything pretty much remained the same – the dining room keeping the exact same decor all the way to the bon-bon trolley at the end of the meal. While I have had a fair few meals here in the past, I have always felt that the cooking here too complicated for my liking.
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As a wheelchair user I have to start with the access to both the Berkeley and the restaurant. The staff are incredibly helpful and make things easier but there are stairs everywhere, and not just 2 or 3 stairs, loads of them: into the hotel, up to the restaurant, up to the toilet which I couldn't fit into. Not really up to par for a top London hotel in terms of access.
The feeling in Marcus lets you know he studied under Gordon Ramsay. It's slightly informal but incredibly classy. Relaxed and upmarket. Dark wood with slightly bonkers artwork which is reflected from the walls onto the menus.
The staff were impeccable. Closer to 3* star staff. Marcus wasn't cooking, he was filming master chef but because it was my birthday the staff managed to find me a pre signed menu to take home.
I have to agree somewhat with one of the reviewers on here in that 2* restaurants seem to sit in a kind of no mans land between the ambitious single star and almost untouchable 3* restaurants, however I would say Marcus is leading the pack with only minimal things that normally wouldn't be called flaws, but are the things that are keeping him from attaining the third star. I do think he will get there eventually.
I generally find tasting menus at 2 and 3 star places to be more a good experience than an enjoyable meal if that makes sense.... I certainly enjoy an amazing food experience though.
The next biggie , in comparison, was actually desert. The salted caramel ice cream was so salty it was inedible again. We actually asked for some normal ice cream or cream to go with the rich chocolate but the kitchen didn't have any and so had to go to the hotel kitchen to find some. Another shout out to the staff and their service for making it happen.
The gluten free and normal bread was delicious and home made which you would expect... It's always a let down at places like the savoy when they come out with toasted rice bread from the supermarket.
The lemon meringue was delicious and tart enough! Not too sweet. They also gave me a birthday desert which was extremely kind and chocolate mousse deliciousness. We were sent home with custard creams in a box.
It is an expensive night out but the food is very good and a very enjoyable experience that I would definitely recommend. The staff are outstanding.
The meringue pie cocktail blew my mind. It takes like you are eating the pie and surprised me every mouthful.
The first anomalies in the food came with the palate cleanser. Feta cheese with yuzu granita and a feta mousse on a cracker. The yuzu and liquid nitrogen actually went very well but here's where he misses the third star... Slightly too much cheese as a ratio and too large lumps, which sadly made it not work. The cheese crisp on the side was bizarre. Completely inedible both in consistency and taste. I truly have no idea how that made it onto the menu or out of the kitchen. Very weird indeed. We both agreed on that.
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Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains. Or rather, a chef is born free, and then they get a Michelin star. This tends to be my feeling whenever I come out of a two star restaurant. With the exception of Dinner by Heston, I’m yet to have a 2 star meal that was truly memorable. Fera, Sketch and The Square all blend into one memory. A memory of a certain type of cooking, one that was excellent at the time of eating, but forgettable soon afterwards. These restaurants sit in a purgatory. They lack that freshness and enthusiasm to push boundaries that many of the new 1 star restaurants do, but they aren’t the game changers at the top of their field like the 3 star restaurants. Instead it sits uncomfortably between- it is cooking that has earned its stripes over the years and honed in a style of its own, and will always deliver a fantastic meal. But it seems that many of these chefs, in search of that elusive third star, have forgotten what got them their first. They are focused on maintaining and perfecting what they have, not thinking outside of the box. The box here being the dining room filled with a predominantly wealthy, middle aged clientele, who are not here to be challenged by a new dining experience, but instead just want that dish they’ve seen the (no doubt now celebrity) chef cook on TV. There’s also the contracts these chefs have with the prestigious 5 star hotels, which no doubt are like getting a 5 year contract at Chelsea. What seems to happen is that those stand out performances that got them noticed in the first place stop, and instead they go into cruise control, producing the same high standard each time, without pushing on. They’re like a world class player earning their final big pay cheque. Fully deserved, but you know that they can still do better if they really try.
Fairly lovely. But feels like a manufactured, perfectly engineered loveliness, doesn't quite warm my heart. Food is excellent ofcourse - favourite dishes being the (fried) foie gras with blood oranges, and the stuffed chicken, I let myself down with dessert choices - too much rich, sweet milk chocolate for me. A big mistake when that pineapple pain perdu, OR the lemon tart would've just hit the spot. Expensive wine list. Service is very friendly, and reasonably knowledgeable. The restaurant itself is quite polished, with little quirky touches all around. The unexpected kitchen tour at the end was very welcome, and exciting. The Berkeley is a gorgeous hotel, and drinks at the Blue Room are a great way to end a decadent evening. I don't know why this doesn't rate higher for me, it certainly ticked all the boxes.
Style with substance and some of the best cooking you will get anywhere. Very reasonable lunch time dining and a number of different menu choices.
The food and service here are exceptional. I had sweet bread ravioli and onglet of beef both where out of this world. All flavours presented on the plate are there for a reason and compliment well without any one flavour over powering.
Staff were polite and attentive without being over bearing. A visit to the kitchen was a surprising highlight of the meal with the chefs being friendly and willing to chat.
Well worth continued visits and even well worth a trip to London just to experience this masterful restaurant.
Really liked it. One of the best meals I've ever had. Went here with a group of friends. Loved the food and the wine chosen by the sommelier. One of the best meals I've had and even got a tour of the kitchen afterwards. Very friendly staff. Would definitely visit again if I lived in London.
The decor made for a romantic feel, the food took us back to our tuscan honeymoon. My fillet steak with parmesan and truffle was as good as it sounds and the portion sizes were more then ample. My wifes scallops starter were the best she has had. We opted against dessert as we were full, but the maitre de came back with a special anniversary cake which was gorgeous. The staff made us feel special and the food made us feel pampered. Very accommodating of gluten free-ness and the price although on the premium end was well worth it taking into considerarion all of the courses and effort. Highly recommended, top end.
Anna flagg. Wonderful food served effortlessy by professional staff in an elegant restaurant. The best menu in London prepared by the best chef in the UK
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The best restaurant in London ... Probably. If you had to find a restaurant where your expectations would be exceeded, Marcus Wareing is it. I have been going to MW ( previously named Petrus) for some years and whilst the ownership and name has changed the cooking remains at world class levels. He already has 2 Michelin stars but as I have said before that is always not the right standard to judge the quality of experience. Mr. Wareing more than deserves his Michelin stars not just because his cooking is peerless but the total experience at his restaurant is exceptional.
But before we get too far down the road, a couple of warnings. This is not a place to go for cheap eats but then he is at the top of the fine dining category. However, the daily lunch is still outstanding value for money at enjoying the MW experience. The wine list can put a huge dent in your wallet especially if you go to French reds but I understand there is a new sommelier in place who is rebuilding the wine list . In the current climate of fiscal probity and restraint that perhaps would be a good move if it's to tempt diners like me back into MW on a more frequent basis.
Turning now to the outstanding features, the service is professional , approachable, helpful and timely and whilst the previous occupant of the maitre'd chair has moved off with Mr. Ramsey, Gian Carlo the new head of the restaurant is equally outstanding. The food however remains the restaurant's crowning glory. The menu has evolved since the previous name on the door and delivers outstanding modern european cooking with inventiveness and appeal. The tasting menu at £90 might seem like a lot of money but each of the courses and amuse bouche's are at the top of their game. However, those perhaps seeking the delights of the normal a la carte will also not to be disappointed. In summary, if you need a restaurant where you are guaranteed to have best culinary experience ( be it for a special occasion or just for treating yourself) Marcus Wareing delivers in spades and will exceed your expectations. Very highly recommended.
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Best Meal Ever. In Nov of 2005 I had the opportunity to dine at Petrus and I have never forgotten it, nor has any meal before or after equalled it's standards. In fact it's the only time I did something like request a copy of the menu to take home. I knew I would never see it's equal again. The meal was incinerated in my memory forever, Amuse bouche of mushroom soup with horseradish foam in a shot glass, it made me wish I had a longer tongue. Pan fried foie gras on pickled rhubarb and roasted hazelnuts was my first REAL introduction to the unctuosity that is foie gras. Scallop on tomato chutney parsley oil and caviar. Osetra caviar what else need be said. Slow cooked pork belly with spice aubergine. Divine and smooth without a whisper of grease on the mind. Turbot and quail egg with truffle dressing, was my first taste of turbot and may it not be my last. Barbary duck, swede gnocchi, buttered white cabbage left me delirious at this point, my eyes began to glaze, the memories of duck so tender so complete a meal unto its own right. And with a finale of Caramel mousse coated in white chocolate with mango sorbet I imagined that I should need assistance getting home from my food nirvana. The finale a glass of 60 year old port that was sweet and with a caramelized finish that you'd swear had no alcohol in it. Honestly I can't imagine a better meal ever topping this.
The importance of first impressions permeate many aspects of life. My first impression of Marcus will probably be one I won’t forget in a long time, simply because it’s seldom that staff (particularly at restaurants of this calibre) acknowledge your work, never mind beam with pride at the thought of you critiquing theirs.
Clearly a menu befitting my palate with a duo of excellent fowl preceded by luxurious liver set against naturally sweet crunch and creamy sweetbreads with almond butter amidst fruit it was actually in the fourth course of the night that the meal truly peaked and with the chef’s signature turbot served as a gift upstaging the rest in its almost uncanny degree of self-assurance I
Wrap Your Lips Around This
+4.5
Marcus Wareing is notorious for his piercing stare and formidable presence, but he’s been positively beaming of late. It’s no wonder really; 2014 has been very kind. With such a full itinerary I am quite impressed to see him in the kitchen today, decked out in whites and looking the business.
I'm happy to say it met all expectations. I would certainly not be surprised if Marcus Wareing at the Berkeley was awarded it's third Michelin star.
This for me is superb value for Michelin dining in a really beautiful dining room with excellent service...if it's not too busy ask for a tour of the kitchen as we were lucky enough to meet the man himself - bonus!
My starter of quail was an unexpected delight. Presented in a bowl, the quail, with a crisp crumb laid upon hispi cabbage and micro herbs. A consomme was then poured in the bowl. I didn't expect an Asian influenced dish at all, and loved the suprise of Asian aromas from the consomme and quail.
My lunch at Marcus was a perfect example of how a two star Michelin restaurant's cooking should be, fine ingredients, great attention to detail and top execution.
Food And Drinks Noob
+3.5
This was my third visit to Marcus Wareing's namesake restaurant inside the five star prestigious Berkeley Hotel in Knightsbridge.
Food And Drinks Noob
+3.5
I just got to give a special mention to their chutney, they have by far the best chutney in London!! The sweet and fruity taste of the chutney just worked so well with the cheese and it opened up some hint of spices, top stuff.
The Anjou pigeon is also wonderfully balanced for a dish that could be quite rich. The stand-out product on this plate is the hipsi cabbage, which has been picked with a sweet and sour flavour, allowing it to cut through the stronger elements on the plate.
I'm reticent to bow down before an effigy of Marcus, because I'm uneasy about the endless exertions of the kitchen: this isn't food to scoff, this is food you're supposed to worship.
I used to go to that Marcus Wareing place in the Berkeley Hotel when it was a dead posh gaff, with its dark velvet walls and more waiters than you could shake a stick at, not that I’m in the business of shaking sticks at waiters. It was proper faine daining, with its two glittering Michelin stars, fabulous wine waiter and gloriously camp sweetie-chariot, from which you could choose a little going-home present, the demise of which causes deep sadness to this day.
Great wine and menu. I’d come here again in the future. - Only change I’d suggest is the tasting menu had too much milk/cream overall, which was a bit difficult to digest. - FANTASTIC SERVICE! The best I’ve been to so far.
...no-nonsense, straightforward, and settling only for perfection. It's no wonder he's worked his way to 2 Michelin stars, broken away from Gordon Ramsay (hurrah!) and still can be found in the kitchen every service. It's always fun eating out with fellow chefs - all the foodie tech talk, the child-like fascination and excitement, and our own critical views. So, of course, at Marcus Wareing, it had to be the Gourmand tasting menu with matching wines - is there even room for discussion in that matter? Whilst seated in the bar area, sipping champagne, our canapes were brought out:
With the exception of a disappointingly deflated, doughy square, billed as “our take on a Yorkshire Pudding”, the food was very good indeed.
...a virtuoso performance
Overall Superb food, superb service, go if only to sample the Custard Tart.
Readers of our blog will know that we’re big fans of Marcus Wareing at the Berkeley which makes it somewhat distressing to say that our recent dinner there was severely lacking. Indeed, had that been our first occasion to eat at MW, we really would be won
Another day, and another restaurant - tonight I took T for dinner at Marcus Wareing at The Berkeley. This is my third time at the 2-michelin starred restaurant since it changed its name from Petrus, following the rather public fallout between the chef and
I was pleasantly surprised by the generally wonderful food I ate during a recent lunch at Marcus Wareing's plush premises, which still retain the refrain of red Bordeaux from their previous proprietor's rein. Nearly every dish was unabashedly redolent with robust & clearly delineated flavors that sang on the palate, while service was professional & well-meaning. Sure, the backdrop may be a bit dated & smack of economic excesses; and yes, the clientele seems to fit a particular stereotype, but...
I can’t say anything less than this was a complete gastronomic triumph. Marcus is a blend of classic technique and sheer originality with an unashamedly British feel that results in extreme dining pleasure. The term "fine dining" is banded around willy-nilly these days, but here the sheer attentiveness from the front of house staff, in such a pulchritudinous setting really affirm what fine dining is supposed to be, and while it doesn't come cheap, Marcus serves up the full experience that'll make you glad you parted with your hard-earned cash.
We went for the A taste of winter menu for a Saturday lunch, five course with paired wine. All course were great, although the first a little slow to arrive! The black pudding with my starter was deliciously smooth and light and my short rib beef for the main was buttery soft. The wines were matched well, and the service was efficient but unintrusive. A great all round meal at a relative bargain (£75 with the wine)
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The restaurant was rebranded simply as “Marcus” in 2014 along with a minor refurbishment. The aim was apparently for a slightly less formal ambience than previously, though the wood panelling and impeccably ironed white tablecloths do not obviously conjure up an entirely relaxed image. It was actually a little hard to tell anyhow because of the remarkably subdued lighting, which required the useful iPhone Maglight app just to provide enough light to read the menu. I am not sure if this is the darkest dining room in London, but it must be a candidate. The interior designer doubtless thinks the result is romantic, but when you need the eyesight of a bird of a prey to read the wine list then things have gone too far. Of more interest to me was a revamped menu. Three courses were priced at £85, four courses at £95, a potato side dish at a heady £10.
On the wine front, the lovely J.J. Prum Kabinett 2011 was £50 for a label that you can find in the high street for £17, Domaine Josmeyer Brand Riesling 2009 was £120 for a bottle that retails at about £48, and William Downie Gippsland Pinot Noir 2010 was £130 for a wine that will set you back £48 in a shop. There were some pricing traps for the unwary in the list, such as the Haut Brion 2005 at a surreal £2,450 for a bottle that you can find easily enough for £506 retail, but most of the mark-ups were tolerable enough given the Knightsbridge location. I even saw a wine at a mere £35, a Roussette de Savoie Domaine Lupin “Frangy” 2011 that costs £14 at a local off licence.
Little rolls of cheese and tapioca bread were presented at the start of the meal, and very good they were too: served warm, soft and with lots of comforting cheese flavor (17/20). A little prawn cracker came with a delicate hint of spice, and both this and a hot cracker with goat curd and shallot were impressively delicate nibbles (easily 17/20). Bread tonight was fennel and potato bread, which had good crust and excellent texture (17/20).
A final amuse-bouche was agnolotti pasta, pumpkin, pumpkin velouté and artichoke crisps with white truffle. This was superb, the pasta excellent and the sweetness of the pumpkin nicely balanced by the earthy flavor of the artichokes, the white truffle lifting the dish (easily 18/20).
Langoustine and salmon with buttermilk and lime was a cold starter that had excellent shellfish, the citrus dressing bringing a pleasant freshness to the dish (17/20).
A risotto of widgeon with black truffles was lovely, the chicken stock used for the rice being of high quality, the duck cooked pink and having very good flavour, the truffles adding an element of luxury (18/20).
Fillet of turbot came with Dorset snails, shallot and gnocchi. The fish was excellent, the gnocchi delicate and the snails were an interesting dish element that worked well (17/20).
Scallops with cauliflower purée and pickled cucumber was fine, but not quite in the league of the previous dishes. The scallops were fine but I have tasted higher quality ones elsewhere, though the purée worked well and the vinegar of the pickled cucumber gave a nice balance to the dish (16/20).
Venison with chestnuts and black pudding had very good deer that was cooked pink. This was a potentially heavy dish that fortunately had some Muscat grapes to cut through the richness of the rest of the dish (17/20).
A dessert of tropical fruit featured pineapple and coconut paired with pain perdu. This was a refreshing dish, the French toast an interesting pairing with the acidity of the fruit (17/20). Lemon meringue with iced tea had a tuile layer on top, the quantity of lemon nicely judged and the tea flavour mercifully subtle (17/20). Coffee was excellent.
Service was superb, with topping up unobtrusive, the staff friendly and attentive. The bill, with a simple but enjoyable German Riesling, came to £144 a head. If you went for three courses and shared a modest bottle of wine that a realistic bill would be about £130 a head. The revamped Marcus menu has less complexity than I recall from previous visits, and this is a good thing. Dishes with too many elements are tricky for the kitchen and can easily result in confused flavours. The simpler style of the new menu is a positive as far as I was concerned, with dishes such as the agnolotti pasta nibble particularly impressive. Overall this was a very assured meal from a kitchen that is operating at a high level.
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My friend booked us a MasterCard Priceless London exclusive lunch at Marcus Wareing at The Berkeley for some incredible Michelin-starred dining. And there is nothing I can fault – it was an amazing experience from start to end.
The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive and the food was beyond delicious and pleasing to the eye.
This experience included a seasonal menu, with an additional exclusive course and a kitchen tour. I wasn’t able to take any photos on the kitchen tour, but it was great to see where the magic happens!
My starter was absolutely delicious! Grilled sardines, sweetcorn, coriander, cucumber with charred bread & herb sauce.
I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but the combination was tantalising to the tongue. The herb sauce brought the whole thing together and the charred bread was so tasty. The usually strong flavour of sardines was well-balanced with the accompaniments.
My main course was amazing, words cannot express how great it was – heavenly! Cod, chickpea, tomato, lemon with hommous and a herb sauce.
The fish was cooked to perfection; seriously mouth-watering. The hommous and the sauce complimented each other, whilst the seasoning of the chickpeas really brought a nice salty, peppery kick with each bite.
The dessert was a dream. White Chocolate, lemon & thyme tart with a sugar glass shard. The centre was soft and creamy with the light biscuit base and topping adding just enough crunch to make each mouthful just divine.
Now where do I start with these…? We were drinking some colourful juices – mine was grapefruit (quite a random choice I know)! But we were treated to some extra delicious goodies! Starting off with tasty cheese flavoured choux pastry puffs and a selection of breads to choose from, served with salted Irish butter.
After our 3 course meal, we were given chocolates made of Valrhona 65% chocolate with a water-based ganache and an icing sugar paste with mint dusting. These were obviously fancier versions of After Eights which were really well received by us all! And them bringing out their signature egg tart for us was such a surprise. We weren’t expecting this, especially as we were stuffed, but it was so good. Perfect consistency with a subtle nutmeg flavour, which was not too sweet either.
And to top it all off, we were each given a signed Marcus Wareing book and a nutty honeycomb gift to take home – an absolutely perfect end to a wonderful day! And seeing as we were in Knightsbridge, we decided to browse the shops too.
The experience cost £48 per person but with the addition of drinks and service charge, we paid just under £65. A little bit pricier than an average 3 course meal, but it was well worth every single penny!
Hats off to you Marcus Wareing at The Berkeley!
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The Berkeley has recently been refurbished as Marcus wanted to get away from the stuffiness of high end restaurants, and make his one much more accessible. I am not sure what it was like before, but now it has quite a formal feel to it, with starched white linen on the tables and the usual Michelin-style array of waiters there to make sure you have everything you need. So I am not sure if he has succeeded in getting away from the formalities of traditional dining, but we felt very welcome and comfortable in the restaurant.
As soon as we sat down we were given a plate of cheese gougeres to whet our appetites while we chose what to eat.
It was a difficult decision as there wasn’t a single thing on the menu that we didn’t want to eat – it all sounded wonderful. Eventually we chose lamb sweetbreads with peas, followed by Galloway roast beef and fondant potato; and the langoustines and salmon with buttermilk and lime to start followed by suckling lamb with radishes and black olive. Then, because it was a special occasion, we had a cheeseboard to share, and then I had chocolate crunch with salted caramel ice cream and my companion chose strawberry panna cotta.
Though my starter was beautiful (and light!) with rosy pink langoustine and slivers of marinated salmon, the lamb sweetbreads were amazing. They were sticky and unctuous in a fresh and bright pea sauce. I don’t know if you are really supposed to mop the gravy up with bread in a two-Michelin-starred restaurant, but we did. It was too nice tasting to leave any of the sauce on the plate.
Our main courses were equally fabulous. My lamb came with vegetables in mint sauce and radishes (including the flavourful radish tips, which I didn’t realise you could eat), along with a light gravy. My companion picked beef which had been roasted to perfection, and served with a fondant potato which he said was the best thing he had ever tasted, and a bone marrow foam. Once again, we mopped up the juices with the last of the bread.
We asked the waitress to choose the cheese for us, which included a goats cheese, camembert, comte (our favourite!), stinking bishop (so called because of the name of the pears which make the perry the cheese is washed in), and a blue cheese. The cheese was served with sliced apple, quince jelly, dried fruit and oatcakes.
For the pudding, there was literally no choice for me, as I absolutely love, love, love salted caramel ice cream. It could have been too sweet with the chocolate crunch (kind of like a chocolate fondant), but wasn’t, and I wolfed it down before my boyfriend was even halfway through his dessert. He had chosen strawberry panna cotta and it came semi-freddo style which was lovely and refreshing along with the strawberries and coulis. It was a perfect pudding for him and he was delighted with his choice.
Then as a rather lovely surprise, the waiters bought out a cake with a candle as they knew I was celebrating my birthday. I was so chuffed at being so spoilt – it was a lovely end to a perfect meal. I tried some of the cake (I couldn’t resist, even though I was utterly full) and they kindly boxed up the rest for me to take home.
I was desperate to try the petit fours which came with the coffee, but it was literally impossible for me to eat anything else! So we sadly left them behind on the table and made our way home … after a long walk to the tube station to help us digest our massive meal.
Very chic and elegant, nestling in this gorgeous Art Deco hotel. Was there just before Christmas and it was beautiful. I had the pleasure of chefs table here a couple of years ago which was divine, possibly best good experience ever. Last night was not quite as exquisite but still very nice. Had a very piquant mackerel starter and venison to follow. Portions are delicate but taste impeccable. Wine list is too extensive for me and I didn't choose well, despite help from the sommelier. It's pricey- £350 for two of us, with one bottle of wine and a glass of desert wine
The place is chic, the right wing of Berkeley, this beautiful palace edges of Belgravia and Knightsbridge, had its history, drew Pierre Koffmann who moved his Aunt Claire from Chelsea. The service was complicit in a big house elegance. The kitchen? Columbia to French. Or vice versa. The commands: Marcus Wareing, who was the favorite chef Gordon Ramsay, before separating from him, carrying his boat in English conqueror.
Enormous wine list and excellent food. As a Ramsay lover it is tough to appreciate Wareing, but he pulls this off with consummate ease. The restaurant just works and as a place of fine dining does struggle to be beaten in London. The list of awards speaks for itself really. They have a fantastic sommelier to help you with the extensive wine list, a real treat and his knowledge is an attraction in itself. Let the good times roll.
Love the place very much! Very well execution on every dishes in the grand courses with wine and drinks pairing, a must to visit before they are closed down on Dec 26, 2023 and will start a new concept in Feb-2024!... can't wait to see the next new execution from this chef team,...
I had dinner there and it was a wonderful experience. The waiters and waitresses made me feel pampered. The bread and the starter (both are free) was very nice. The first and second course was heart-wrenchingly delicious. This is arguably the best meal I had in Europe. It was my birthday, and they gave a free mini ice cream cake and some desserts. The service is superbly amazing.
Amazing food! It was just the perfect evening to celebrate my birthday. What a lovely surprise planned by my boyfriend! We had the seven course tasting menu and also had the wine pairing with it. All the wine complimented the dishes nicely! Staff were nice and made me feel so special. We even went and met Craig (the head chef) — I had a fan girl moment as we were thinking back to all the episodes we had seen him in before he won the season!
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Marcus Belgravia is a Michelin 1-star restaurant that offers an unforgettable dining experience. Located in the heart of Belgravia, the restaurant is elegantly decorated with a modern, chic ambiance. The service at Marcus Belgravia is impeccable, with staff who are knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive to every detail.
The menu at Marcus Belgravia is exceptional, with a variety of dishes that are beautifully presented and expertly crafted. The focus is on using the finest seasonal ingredients to create a truly outstanding culinary experience. From the appetizers to the desserts, every dish is a work of art that is bursting with flavor.
The wine list at Marcus Belgravia is extensive, with a range of options to suit every taste and budget. The sommelier is knowledgeable and can help you select the perfect wine to pair with your meal.
Overall, Marcus Belgravia is a restaurant that offers a truly memorable dining experience. The quality of the food, service, and ambiance is exceptional, and it is well worth the price. If you're looking for a special night out or celebrating a special occasion, Marcus Belgravia is definitely worth a visit.
Simply outstanding! The whole experience was quite overwhelming. The beautiful surroundings with friendly courteous staff who really do make you feel at home and judge well the level of interaction appropriate. The food was simply amazing. Every single mouthful a delight. Great wine list and knowledge of every aspect of the menu, including fine details about cheeses and wine choices. I wouldn't hesitate to return and realise I will have to be quick as they are unfortunately closing later this year. If you have ever considered visiting but have put it off then please don't delay. You will thoroughly enjoy your visit and no doubt actively encourage others to visit too.
I had the lunch menu here with some friends this afternoon.
As far as fine dining lunches go, this was great The food was good and the presentation was good. The service was also good, and the staff were extremely attentive to topping up the water! The atmosphere here is great, I really liked it... great decor, great finish, great style, and great art.
I absolutely LOVED the bread and the custard desert.
It's difficult for me to give five stars because I wasn't so keen on some of the flavours in the main dish. I think I need to try the taster menu and then I can re-write this.
I had the perfect service of an incredibly friendly server. The food was also very delicious, and I will definitely visit again.
We had a great lunch at Marcus. Originally intended to go for the lunch menu but was eventually tempted by some of the a la carte choices so we went for a mixture. The food was outstanding throughout but I must say the stand out dishes for me were both from the a la carte menu( quail and the monk fish), so was very glad we tried them. The sommelier recommended a great Bordeaux was also exactly to our taste. Service friendly and comfortable. Also happy to see Marcus himself popping in and out of the kitchen and working with the restaurant staff, added to the whole experience.
All in all, highly recommended!
Excellent business lunch with partners. We were made very welcome throughout. Food was excellent. Hard to fault the setting for a business lunch.
I normally only leave negative reviews. However I really enjoyed lunch here. The service was faultless, the food beautifully presented and the atmosphere ideal. I’m a sucker for white table cloths so extra points for that. Simple elegant class all the way. Hearing the chefs cheer in the kitchen was also great! I’m thinking this deserves another ⭐️!
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