Sushi TONARI
Marylebone, London
Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Sushi TONARI is a practical Mayfair pick when the brief is casual sushi, central location and an easy booking rather than a formal chef-led meal. It suits solo diners, pairs and flexible late-evening plans; choose ROKA Mayfair instead for a fuller Japanese dining occasion, or The Mayfair Chippy for a more crowd-safe casual meal.
About Sushi TONARI
Book Sushi TONARI in London if the plan needs a direct venue with clearly published opening hours and a smart casual dress code. It works best as a practical London booking for its schedule and dress code.
The useful planning information is the schedule. Sushi TONARI is open daily, with afternoon and evening hours Monday to Saturday from 12–4 PM and 5:30–10 PM, Sunday from 12–4 PM and 5:30–9 PM.
Use it for a London booking with clear hours, not for unverified specifics
The strongest reason to consider Sushi TONARI is simple: its listed hours cover both afternoon and evening opening every day of the week. That can make it useful when you are comparing London dining options and need to know whether a venue is open at a particular time.
Sushi TONARI is not presented here as a splurge, a tasting-menu destination, a counter-led experience or a venue with named signature dishes. If the decision is between this and a fuller evening built around another London restaurant, compare the confirmed basics carefully. ROKA Mayfair is another named option to consider when comparing venues.
The practical London read: clear schedule and smart casual dress
For planning, the key detail is that Sushi TONARI is open into the evening, with a slightly earlier Sunday closing time than the rest of the week. The stated dress code is smart casual, so guests should avoid assuming either a formal or relaxed setting. For broader city planning, compare restaurant details rather than treating any single venue as the automatic answer.
If the group wants another London option, The Mayfair Chippy is one comparison to check. Apricity is another named venue to compare if you are weighing different plans. Sushi TONARI is the pick when its London location, published hours and smart casual dress code are the details that matter most.
For alternatives across styles, useful cross-checks include Hemsley + Hemsley and Rosi. If the night expands beyond restaurants, use venue details before making a plan.
Planning details
- Location
- St Mark’s, Mercato, N Audley St, London W1K 6ZA, United Kingdom
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- sites.google.com
- Phone
- +447480991847
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Sushi TONARI lives in a converted Victorian church inside Mercato Mayfair, and the building’s fabric defines the experience as much as the menu. The Grade II listed nave and galleried upper levels give the counter an unusually grand, acoustic-conscious setting: natural light shifts through original windows and stone and timber absorb sound in ways that make the space feel measured and contained. Service is focused and technical rather than theatrical, which keeps the atmosphere poised between refined and relaxed. The combination of a serious sushi counter and a historic container produces an intimate, quietly elegant dining experience in central Mayfair.
Best For
This counter is best for diners who want serious sushi without the ritual of a formal tasting menu. It suits date nights and special-occasion outings where architecture and concentration on technique matter as much as ingredients, and it’s equally comfortable for solo diners who appreciate counter-side service. The setting inside a market-hall conversion also makes it accessible rather than overly ceremonious, so guests seeking focused, high-quality nigiri in a calm, thoughtfully composed space will find Sushi TONARI particularly rewarding.
Ordering Tips
Sit at the counter and sample a selection of the standout pieces rather than expecting a multi-course omakase. Highlighted items to try include Buri (yellowtail), Otoro (fatty tuna belly), Hamachi, Gindara (black cod), seared scallop, red tiger prawn and the wagyu beef—each is listed among the venue’s signatures. The counter’s technical approach rewards attention to provenance and cut, so order a few nigiri-focused plates to compare textures and flavours across pieces and let the chefs guide you on sequencing if you want a lightly curated progression.
Venue details
Ambiance
Intimate basement setting with a quiet, refined atmosphere where diners witness the chef's meticulous preparation at a standing sushi counter.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Omakase Bar
- Meal Pacing
- Extended Experience
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
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Location
St Mark’s, Mercato, N Audley St, London W1K 6ZA, United Kingdom · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if Sushi TONARI does not fit
Pick ROKA Mayfair if the group wants a more complete Japanese restaurant experience with stronger ambience. Pick The Mayfair Chippy if the priority is an easy Mayfair meal that works for a broader group.
Restaurant context
How Sushi TONARI compares in Mayfair
Sushi TONARI is the low-friction choice in this set: easier to plan around than a more polished Japanese night at ROKA Mayfair, more suited to diners who want sushi without turning dinner into the main event. ROKA Mayfair is the stronger pick for ambience and a fuller Japanese restaurant experience; Sushi TONARI is the better call when location and flexibility matter more.
Against The Mayfair Chippy, the decision is about mood rather than formality. The Mayfair Chippy is better for groups that want familiar fish and chips and a broader comfort-food brief. Sushi TONARI is better for solo dining or a lighter Japanese-leaning meal in the same Mayfair orbit.
Apricity has the clearest price signal at £££ and a defined British Contemporary angle, so it is the stronger choice for a planned meal with more structure. Hemsley + Hemsley and Rosi are useful cross-shops when the cuisine brief is open, but Sushi TONARI wins when the group specifically wants sushi in Mayfair without a difficult booking.
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Compare Sushi TONARI
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi TONARI | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Hemsley + Hemsley | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| ROKA Mayfair | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| The Mayfair Chippy | London | Fish & Chips | ; | 2026 OAD Cheap Eats in Europe Ranked · #752025 OAD Cheap Eats in Europe Ranked · #982024 OAD Cheap Eats in Europe Ranked · #87 |
| Apricity | London | British Contemporary | £££ | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #1Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026We're Smart World Top 100 2025The Good Food Guide 2025We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Rosi | London | ; | ; | Michelin Guide Austria 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Sushi TONARI?
Plan around the published hours: Monday to Saturday, 12–4 PM and 5:30–10 PM; Sunday, 12–4 PM and 5:30–9 PM.
What should I order at Sushi TONARI?
Can I eat at the bar at Sushi TONARI?
Contact Sushi TONARI directly if a particular seating style matters for your visit.
Is Sushi TONARI good for solo dining?
The confirmed planning details are that Sushi TONARI is in London, keeps daily afternoon and evening hours, lists a smart casual dress code.
