Kristen C.
Yelp
Elegant little wine bar and restaurant in the heart of Marylebone...
From the outside it looks like a pub but walk inside and its a different world. Pale velvet cushions and an atmosphere that hints at sophistication but just enough to give it the style to go with the substance while keeping it quite cozy. Pretty people but not too much of an overwhelming social scene.
What stands out immediately is the welcoming staff. Pleasant in tone, professional in manner, I liked how the server came out from behind the bar area to the bar stools to talk to me directly when ordering. It has a small cocktail list with a barrel aged Negroni which was good, but the draw here is the wine list. While may of the bottles are impressive, the wines by the glass could be a bit more exciting. Not bad, just if you have this kind of place you expect a bit more 'wow!' to the selection and that was the only thing that was missing here. Easy to fix and hopefully they will as I really like this place. It is the kind of place you come with a friend for drinks and a good talk, on date night with your significant other, or with a small group of friends for a bottle of wine and a bit of dinner from the fresh and innovative menu.
Clarette is set to become a favourite and I have already made plans to go back.