12/06/26

Review of Kitchen at Holmes in Marylebone

Just a stone’s throw from Baker Street Station, nestled in the affluent Marleybone Village sits a Sherlock Holmes-themed restaurant that invites you to embark on a Mediterranean dining adventure you won’t soon forget.

Offering all day dining with breakfast, à la carte dining, weekend brunch, a weekday set lunch offering, and the Sunday roast menu. If you’re in the mood for something a little more relaxed, the bar and terrace are ready to serve up drinks and light bites with a side of people watching.

With cosy corners, vintage touches, an alfresco terrace overlooking Baker Street and plenty of character, Kitchen at Holmes feels like the sort of spot where Sherlock himself might pause for a relaxed lunch. Leading the culinary team is Head Chef Stefano Motta, whose Mediterranean-inspired spring and summer menu is a love letter to his nonna’s Sunday table in Northern Italy. After perfecting his skills in Italy, London, and New York, he’s now sprinkling Kitchen at Holmes with Italian hospitality and seasonal flavours.

The spring and summer menu showcases Motta’s blend of Mediterranean tradition and modern flair. You’ll find seasonal dishes like saffron fregola with seafood and lobster linguine with sweet tomatoes. The menu is designed for sharing, but the flavours might tempt you to keep everything for yourself. Kitchen at Holmes takes the classic Sunday roast, serving until 3pm on Sundays, and adds Motta’s magic touch and lots of Italian generosity.

We just couldn’t resist so we started with crisp zucchini fritters, seasoned with Maldon sea salt and black pepper, and tasty cuttlefish croquettes with Tabasco aioli (our absolute favourite). The roasted half chicken and 56-day-aged beef rump proved the kitchen’s focus on quality and care. With golden roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, rich gravy, and perfectly risen Yorkshire puddings, the portions were so

generous and delicious that it felt more like a celebratory feast than just a regular Sunday lunch.

We ordered two signature mocktails (The restaurant's spirit-free selection offers plenty of personality). I had the Enola No.2, fruity and tropical, while my dining partner chose the Holmes Made Lemonade with lavender syrup, lemon juice, and soda for a crisp, summery drink. Both

were light, tasty, and well-made, a great way to toast a relaxing Sunday afternoon.

We couldn’t resist the dessert menu-who could? I went for the tiramisu, which was light, layered, and packed with coffee flavour. My dining partner chose the honey cake with vanilla crème anglaise, a creamy, airy treat. Both desserts were light and delicious, making for a perfect

ending to our meal. The food was equally matched by the first-rate service from Glen and Shraddha. Glen's knowledge of the menu and enthusiasm for the restaurant shone through. Shraddha was

attentive, friendly and cheerful as she served each dish, creating an atmosphere that was both comfortable and memorable.

This summer, Kitchen at Holmes is teaming up with Hackney Gelato for a gelato terrace, build-your-own affogatos, and cocktails with a gelato twist. Naturally, we tried every flavour in the name of research. Pistachio stole my heart, while my dinning partner loved Cookies & Cream. Any hope of self-control melted faster than the gelato.

Ready to discover your next foodie adventure? Check out Kitchen at Holmes HERE.

Address: 108 Baker Street, Marylebone, London, W1U 6LJ

Written by Stacey Reeves.

Photography courtesey of Kitchen at Holmes

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Nov 3, 2021
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Updated: May 23, 2024

It may be a surprise for some to learn that London has not always been the veggie-friendly hub that it is today. Mildreds one of the first veggie favourites in London has been a beacon of light for anyone who is vegetarian and those wanting to cut down on their meat consumption but also be excited by the premise of plant-based cuisine.

With its flagship restaurant opening in Soho in 1988 (moving to larger premises in 2000) Mildreds has since built a reputation for producing exciting and flavoursome veggie food and has gone on to open three more restaurants in recent years. Now the team behind Mildreds is trying something different by launching a brand-new restaurant concept in Borough Market called mallow.

mallow promises to offer an elevated plant-based food model serving fresh, colourful and internationally inspired food with a strong focus on sustainability, seasonality, and provenance. Exclusive to Borough Market, mallow aims to minimise waste wherever possible, with ingredients sourced from small, sustainable businesses, including those stalls within the market itself.

Hero dishes will include small plates of Cauliflower chaatt with coriander yoghurt and Porcini truffle croquettes, leeks and aioli. Large plates will feature Shiitake dashi, udon, mushroom sesame tempeh and daikon, Banana blossom tacos with smashed peas, pistachio mole and pink grapefruit and a flavoursome Plum plant chicken burger.

Sweet tooth lover? you’ll be happy to see Kumquat lemon meringue pie, Chocolate hazelnut financier and white chocolate mousse and a Campfire marshmallow on the dessert menu.

Mark your diaries guys and gals, mallow will be opening on 8th November.

Website: https://www.mallowlondon.com

Written by Claire Coveney

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