03/11/26

Review of Brother Marcus in Soho

There are restaurants you visit, and then there are those that leave a lasting impression. Brother Marcus in Soho firmly belongs in the latter category, and with so many restuaurants to choose from in Soho, it takes a lot of a resturant to stand out!

When I entered Brother Marcus, there was a warmth and energy about the place, groups of friends chatting away and tucking into their meals, it fealt like a friendly neighbourhood joint. The staff were welcoming and attentive, I could see quite early on why it was so popular. Inside there is a wonderful blend of contemporary Mediterranean elegance and relaxed Soho sophistication, creating a space that feels both stylish and wonderfully welcoming. Warm, earthy tones, wooden furniture, sculptural architectural details and natural textures give the restaurant a distinctive character, while the wicker pendant lighting adds a softness and intimacy.

The dishes draw on Eastern Mediterranean influences, bold flavours, sharing concept and generous portions. For starters me and my dining partner opted for The Rip and Dip Platter, beautifully presented, we choose the houmous with zhough, crispy chickpeas and thahni, fennel tzatziki and my favourite the smoked aubergine baba ghanoush. Which brough a smoky richness to the warm, fluffy toasted pitta breads and olives. There was a lovely variety of flavours and textures, making every dip feel like a little discovery. The pitta was perfect for scooping up the dips, and it was exactly the sort of dish that encourages sharing, conversation and a leisurely start to a meal. It is a big portion, which can easily feed a group of three, wanting to save space for my main, I tucked in lightly, but I must say I would deffo come very hungry next time and order this again, it was a great start to our meal.

For the mains, I chose the Fried Chicken Rosti, a beautifully considered combination of kefir-fried chicken, crispy potato rosti and two fried eggs, finished with a drizzle of kasundi jam. The contrast between the crispness of the rosti, the fried chicken and the richness of the eggs worked exceptionally well. The kasundi jam added an especially delicious dimension, bringing a distinctive sweet, tangy and gently spiced finish that lifted the entire dish. One of the best brunch dishes I've had in a while.

Soho has no shortage of places to eat, but Brother Marcus manages to stand out for all the right reasons. It is a restaurant with personality, warmth and a real sense of hospitality with exceptional food.

For more information or to book click here.

Address: 58 Poland Street, Soho, London, W1F 7NR

Writen by Nyla S.

Interior image courtesey of Brother Marcus

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There are restaurants you visit, and then there are those that leave a lasting impression. Brother Marcus in Soho firmly belongs in the latter category, and with so many restuaurants to choose from in Soho, it takes a lot of a resturant to stand out!

When I entered Brother Marcus, there was a warmth and energy about the place, groups of friends chatting away and tucking into their meals, it fealt like a friendly neighbourhood joint. The staff were welcoming and attentive, I could see quite early on why it was so popular. Inside there is a wonderful blend of contemporary Mediterranean elegance and relaxed Soho sophistication, creating a space that feels both stylish and wonderfully welcoming. Warm, earthy tones, wooden furniture, sculptural architectural details and natural textures give the restaurant a distinctive character, while the wicker pendant lighting adds a softness and intimacy.

The dishes draw on Eastern Mediterranean influences, bold flavours, sharing concept and generous portions. For starters me and my dining partner opted for The Rip and Dip Platter, beautifully presented, we choose the houmous with zhough, crispy chickpeas and thahni, fennel tzatziki and my favourite the smoked aubergine baba ghanoush. Which brough a smoky richness to the warm, fluffy toasted pitta breads and olives. There was a lovely variety of flavours and textures, making every dip feel like a little discovery. The pitta was perfect for scooping up the dips, and it was exactly the sort of dish that encourages sharing, conversation and a leisurely start to a meal. It is a big portion, which can easily feed a group of three, wanting to save space for my main, I tucked in lightly, but I must say I would deffo come very hungry next time and order this again, it was a great start to our meal.

For the mains, I chose the Fried Chicken Rosti, a beautifully considered combination of kefir-fried chicken, crispy potato rosti and two fried eggs, finished with a drizzle of kasundi jam. The contrast between the crispness of the rosti, the fried chicken and the richness of the eggs worked exceptionally well. The kasundi jam added an especially delicious dimension, bringing a distinctive sweet, tangy and gently spiced finish that lifted the entire dish. One of the best brunch dishes I've had in a while.

Soho has no shortage of places to eat, but Brother Marcus manages to stand out for all the right reasons. It is a restaurant with personality, warmth and a real sense of hospitality with exceptional food.

For more information or to book click here.

Address: 58 Poland Street, Soho, London, W1F 7NR

Writen by Nyla S.

Interior image courtesey of Brother Marcus