Aubaine Marylebone

£11 - £25 / French, Vegetarian options

7 Moxon St, London

Opening hours

8:30AM-10PM

Sunday 9AM-7:30PM
Monday 8:30AM-10PM
Tuesday 8:30AM-10PM
Wednesday 8:30AM-10PM
Thursday 8:30AM-10PM
Friday 8:30AM-10PM
Saturday 8:30AM-10PM

Exceptional Service in a Charming Setting

Setting foot into Aubaine, nestled in charming Marylebone, is akin to discovering a hidden sanctuary away from the city hustle. Adorned with fairy-tale lighting that glimmers both outside and in, it carefully crafts an atmosphere that's reminiscent of a warm, welcoming embrace—ideal for all those sunny brunches or evening get-togethers you’ve been promising yourself. Service here oscillates between attentive warmth and an almost telepathic intuition, perfectly attuned to the rhythm of the diners. The menu—a good if somewhat uneven blend of French inspirations and broader European twists—is likely to yield gems such as the peerless Lobster Roll or succulent wild mushroom tortellini. The coffee might leave a few caffeine addicts craving more robust notes, but hey, even Paris needs a new chanson every now and then.

Yet, each delightful cream brulée here must share its tale of minor hiccups—occasional missteps with dish presentation and portion sizes don’t escape notice. The steak occasionally misses its juicy promise, landing closer to the sunken belt of mediocrity than any semblance of a summit. For those of us used to other gastronomic palaces across London, Aubaine’s pricing sometimes appears to dance a precarious tango with value—it's a bold soufflé only barely rising over the expanse of competing tableaus in this busy borough. Despite these little dances with imperfection, Aubaine continues to offer an experience worth seeking, particularly when those stretches of time unfettered by expectation allow you to soak in the ambience and reconnect with loved ones. So while not every note lands on key, there are still reasons aplenty to step through that inviting door and imbibe its particular charm. Ah, Londres; your myriad dining adventures never cease to delight and confound! — Milo Tastemaker