Clarette
Marylebone, London
Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Clarette is a sensible Marylebone pick when the wine list is the main reason for the meal. It suits dates, client dinners, small celebrations better than trend-chasing nights out; cross-shop Jikoni for a stronger food identity, Trishna for Indian cooking, Chiltern Firehouse for scene.
About Clarette
Clarette is a London venue with one clearly distinction: Star Wine List recognition for 2026. That makes it a sensible option to consider when that recognition is an important part of the decision, while other details about cuisine, signature dishes, pricing, service style should not be assumed from the available information.
The practical read is direct: plan around the confirmed opening hours and the smart casual dress code. Clarette is open Monday from 5–11 PM, Tuesday through Saturday from 12–11 PM, closed on Sunday. For anything more specific, such as group flexibility, menu details, or dietary needs, check directly with the venue before booking.
Ordering should start with confirmed current information
The reason to note wine here is Clarette's Star Wine List 2026 recognition. Because no specific dishes, cuisine, or menu format are confirmed, the safest approach is to treat the food choice as something to confirm with the venue rather than arriving with a fixed signature order in mind.
That also makes Clarette a better fit for guests who are comfortable making decisions on the day, guided by the current information available from the venue. If you need a highly specific cuisine, dish, or format, compare carefully before committing and confirm the current details directly with the venue.
Where it fits in London dining
Among comparable London options, Clarette is the clearest choice here when a Star Wine List credential matters. Jikoni, Il Baretto, Trishna, Chiltern Firehouse, Bellazul Marylebone may be useful alternatives to check depending on the kind of evening you want, but their specific strengths should be separately before you decide.
For readers comparing across London more broadly, it is best to use confirmed basics first: Clarette is in London, has smart casual dress, is closed on Sunday, carries Star Wine List 2026 recognition. Beyond that, details such as cuisine, dishes, prices, service format should be treated as items to confirm directly.
If you are building a wider shortlist, compare Clarette with other London dining rooms based on the facts that matter for your booking: opening day, dress code, availability, whether a Star Wine List credential is central to the occasion.
Planning details
- Location
- 44 Blandford St, London W1U 7HS, United Kingdom
- Website
- clarettelondon.com
- Phone
- +44 20 3019 7750
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Clarette presents a quietly assured Marylebone aesthetic that favors conversation over spectacle. The room is composed and chic without feeling austere—colour and finishes are restrained, and the overall effect is intimate rather than theatrical. Ownership lineage and a curated wine list shape much of the restaurant’s identity, so the atmosphere reads less like a showy tasting menu venue and more like a refined, wine-forward dining room. It feels like a place to settle in for measured courses and thoughtful bottles, where the emphasis is on nuance and conviviality rather than grand gestures.
Best For
This is a dinner destination that suits evenings where the wine program matters as much as the food. The composed, intimate room and wine-focused positioning make it well suited to date nights, business dinners and small celebratory gatherings. The ownership’s wine credentials steer the experience toward guests who value an authoritative list and measured conversation. It’s less of a late-night or loud social hub and more of a place to plan a considered evening—arriving for a relaxed, bottle-centric meal rather than for boisterous group revelry.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the wine-forward nature of the menus: the wine list is a clear point of emphasis and is shaped by the Château Margaux family connection. For food, the kitchen’s repertoire is steady and refined—standouts include Crab Cakes, Petit Burgers, Pan Seared Cod with peas, spinach and romanesco, Beef Tartare, Braised Octopus, Steak Tartare and the Chocolate Mousse l'Ancienne. Pair a focused selection of dishes with a bottle from the curated list and allow staff to guide pairings that reflect the ownership’s wine perspective. Prioritize dishes that read well alongside attentive wine service.
Venue details
Ambiance
Sophisticated and elegant with stained glass windows, natural wood floors, plush seating, and a sleek marble bar; ground floor is pubby and lively while upstairs dining room is more refined and intimate.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
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Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if Clarette is not the fit
Choose Jikoni if the group wants a more food-led dinner rather than a wine-led one. Choose Trishna if the brief is Indian cooking with a clearer price tier.
For a more social, high-energy Marylebone-adjacent evening, Chiltern Firehouse is the better comparison. For something easier and more relaxed nearby, Bellazul Marylebone is the safer fallback.
Restaurant context
How Clarette compares in Marylebone
Clarette is the wine-led choice in this set. Pick it for a calmer special occasion where the bottle drives the evening. Jikoni is stronger when the food identity matters more than the wine program, while Il Baretto is the safer call for a familiar Italian-leaning dinner.
Trishna is the clearer value comparison for diners who want a defined cuisine and a £££ Indian meal. Chiltern Firehouse is better for atmosphere and social energy, but less suited to a quiet wine-focused conversation. Bellazul Marylebone is the more relaxed fallback if the brief is easygoing rather than occasion-led.
Booking difficulty is listed as easy for Clarette, which gives it an advantage for short-notice planning. Use it when the group wants Marylebone polish without turning dinner into a reservation project.
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Compare Clarette
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarette | London | ; | Star Wine Lists 2026 | ; |
| Jikoni | London | The Good Food Guide 2025 | ; | ; |
| Il Baretto | London | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | ; | ; |
| Trishna | London | Indian | Star Wine Lists 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia RecommendedMichelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #617The Good Food Guide 2025We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star | £££ |
| Chiltern Firehouse | London | Modern European | 2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #5992025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #4022023 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended | ; |
| Bellazul Marylebone | London | No published awards | ; | ; |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Clarette?
The confirmed dress code is smart casual. Clarette is open Monday from 5–11 PM, Tuesday through Saturday from 12–11 PM, closed on Sunday.
What are alternatives to Clarette in London?
Jikoni, Il Baretto, Trishna, Chiltern Firehouse, Bellazul Marylebone are useful London alternatives to compare with Clarette. Check each venue directly for cuisine, pricing, availability, any specific service details.
What should a first-timer know about Clarette?
The basics are that Clarette is in London, has a smart casual dress code, is recognised by Star Wine List for 2026, is closed on Sunday. Other details, including menu format, dishes, prices, dietary policy, should be confirmed directly.
What should I order at Clarette?
No specific dishes or menu items are confirmed in the information. Given the Star Wine List 2026 recognition, it is reasonable to note the venue's wine-list credential, but food choices should be confirmed from the current menu.
