There’s something quietly magical about Marylebone in the autumn — the kind of cosy, caramel-toned magic that begs for good food, good wine, and the kind of restaurant that instantly becomes a “where have you been all my life?” moment. Enter Kitchen at Holmes, the Baker Street gem that has quietly but confidently earned its reputation as the best Marylebone restaurant for those of us who want flavour, fire, finesse, and a dash of wanderlust on a plate.
Perched in the heart of Marylebone Village and effortlessly stylish in that modern-London-meets-Holiday-in-Mallorca way, Kitchen at Holmes is an all-day dining space, neighbourhood bar, and a sanctuary for anyone seeking the comfort of London’s best restaurants without the fuss.
It’s no surprise that the team has held onto their 2 AA Rosettes yet again in 2025 — this is a restaurant that takes flavour seriously, but never itself too seriously.
Kitchen at Holmes: The Best Marylebone Restaurant You Need to Visit
Kitchen at Holmes has quietly earned its place among London’s best restaurants, and one visit makes it easy to understand why. Tucked into the heart of Marylebone Village, this all-day dining space blends neighbourhood warmth with refined execution in a way few London restaurants manage. Head Chef Stefano Motta draws from a lifetime of Mediterranean travel, crafting open-flame dishes that feel both rustic and polished. With 2 AA Rosettes held again in 2025, Kitchen at Holmes delivers flavour-led cooking that works for date nights, casual catch-ups, and everything in between.
Why the Autumn Menu Makes This a Must-Visit Right Now
The new autumn menu is where Kitchen at Holmes truly shines. Slow-cooked lamb shank, flame-grilled spiced chicken, and a show-stopping Iberico Pork Shoulder all speak to Motta’s talent for coaxing deep, satisfying flavour from honest ingredients. The Mediterranean heart of the menu runs through every plate, from the charred octopus to the hummus with Jerusalem artichokes. It is comforting and elegant in equal measure, the kind of food that makes you want to come back before you have even left. For anyone seeking the best Mediterranean restaurants in London this season, this is the answer.
Mediterranean heart, Marylebone Soul
Helmed by Head Chef Stefano Motta, Kitchen at Holmes brings a warm, sun-kissed energy that feels tailor-made for London’s cooler months. Motta’s culinary storytelling is rooted in his lifelong travels across the Mediterranean, threading together influences from the Greek isles, coastal Spain, southern Italy, and beyond — making this a true contender among Marylebone’s best restaurants and one of the best Mediterranean restaurants in London right now.
The new autumn menu is where the magic really happens. It’s vibrant, rustic, comforting, and elegant all at once — much like your favourite House of Coco-approved city break. Expect inventive plates built on authenticity, but always served with a distinctly modern London edge.
Flame-kissed, travel-inspired plates
Everything at Kitchen at Holmes is cooked over open flames — and yes, you can taste the difference. There’s a primal pleasure in grilled food that Motta elevates into something almost poetic.
For starters, we tried the octopus which arrives tender with just the right amount of char, nestled among potatoes, chorizo, labneh, and za’atar. The hummus, complete with crunchy Jerusalem Artichokes is a dish that feels like an edible postcard from both the Aegean and the Basque coastline.
For your main course, try the half-spiced chicken — lemony, garlicky, and glazed in its own rich jus. It’s the kind of chicken that reminds you how good a simple grilled chicken can be, especially on a chilly night when the cravings hit hard.
For full indulgence, the slow-cooked lamb shank brings kale, celeriac, and mashed potato into a trio so soul-hugging it should come with a blanket and a love letter. Rich, slow, and melt-apart soft, it silently confirms why this spot continues to be the best Marylebone restaurant for hearty Mediterranean comfort.
Meat lovers will naturally gravitate to the Iberico Pork Shoulder with king oyster mushrooms and sherry jus — a dish that feels like autumn in Andalusia — or the Lake District Farmers 35-Day-Aged Ribeye, which is a triumph for anyone who takes steak seriously.
One of the reasons Kitchen at Holmes stands tall among Marylebone’s best restaurants is its ability to blend neighbourhood warmth with refined execution. It works for date nights, yes, but also for the spontaneous Tuesday dinners, the “mum’s in town” meals, and the catch-ups that turn into late night stories over cocktails.
The autumn menu at Kitchen at Holmes is a colourful reminder of why this spot continues to be celebrated as the best Marylebone restaurant — five times over and counting. Mediterranean at heart, modern London in attitude, and wrapped in the warm glow of good food cooked over fire, it’s the kind of restaurant that makes you want to come back before you’ve even left.
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