108 Brasserie

4 Reviews on “108 Brasserie”

• Isabelle Brt

  Went for brunch.Had a cappuccino, double eggs Royale, coffee and shared a bottle of water and a dessert.Eggs Royale were very nice. I always ask the sauce apart because i find it a bit too strong, but in this case I had it directly on top and it was perfect. Good service and staff, the only problem is the price which I found a bit high for what we got. We spent 60 pounds in two, 30 each.

  November 13, 2017, 12:02 am

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• Vi Vian

  108 Brasserie, Marylebone Chef Russell Ford’s famous Guiness brown bread 2.50 is moist, dense and has a slight sweetness, feels more like a cake. If you like your artisan bread, I’d highly recommend it. I was tempted to order it as a dessert. In ordinary words it is essentially bread and butter but this is in every way unimaginably good.June’s dish of the month is a poached line caught wild salmon, sea vegetables, orange hollandaise 30.00. I honestly do not like to make clich quotations but the wild salmon was poached to perfection – flakes off gently with a pink middle that makes me smile. My only slightest moan was that the hollandaise sauce was a slightly lumpy.A wine to pair with the salmon is this white Domaine de Montmarin Viognier 2014 France which has a prominent floral aroma but a sharp and tangy taste. Drinking this wine alone would not be my choice but I am amazed at how the wine tunes itself to the wild salmon. The sharp tangy taste is cut short and it somehow mellows out, even with the citrus presence in the fish. It is like magic and I thoroughly enjoyed it. We had a couple of side dishes but they were not necessary. The salmon itself was a generous helping but I could not resist the he grilled asparagus with olive oil, lemon and shaved Berswell (4.50) when they are in season. Gently poached and quickly seared, perfect!Likewise with the Jersey royals mint (4.50) my potato lover husband gave two thumbs up! The lovely potato skin, like a thin crispy membrane, and floury within was almost like eating a potato pop; I am not sure what that means but that’s the sensation. 108 Brasserie is part of the Marylebone hotel’s Edwardian townhouse. The interior dining reflects a traditional bistro style furnished with rich red leather, burnt orange mohair upholstery, dark stained oak bar, antique mirrors and nickel detailing.

  September 5, 2016, 10:53 pm

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• Chris Osburn

  Maddie Salters shares that certain feeling from her recent dining experience at 108 Brasseries Table 9.Like a flash of forethought, theres a certain feeling one gets right before sitting down to an incredible meal. I dont just mean the anticipation of well-crafted dishes and apt wine pairings, but of being conscious that your total experience is being cared for. That you are warmly welcomed into a space where delicious bites and sips are shared in good company, with engaging wait staff to guide you through your culinary journey, and a generous atmosphere that puts you right at home in your surroundings. That sums up my experience at 108 Brasseries Table 9.108 Brasserie, the recently refurbished dining experience in the heart of Marylebone, is known for its lush local ingredients and hearty menu staples, as well as its well-stocked bar and wine cellar. Less known, perhaps, is the introduction of private dining to its sphere of talents: the incomparable Table 9. Table 9, the brasseries own answer to a chefs table, sits in the center of its uptempo dining room. Though the table comes with all the excitement of being in the thick of it, its still very much a world all its own, catered to by an exceptional set of waiters and providing an intimate space for up to eight diners.What impressed me about 108 Brasserie was the attention to detail from start to finish. Upon entering, my coat was whisked away and friendly hosts led me to a seat in the chic outer bar. Separate from the main restaurant, the bar was a wonderful spot to cool down after traversing the Central Line at rush hour, and to prep for a wonderful, thoroughly British-inspired dinner by sipping on a glass of English sparkling wine. I was asked if Id like a drink right away: thats the kind of service you can really toast.Table 9 itself was a top-to-bottom experience. Where 108 Brasseries bar had almost a midtown-NYC vibe to it, ultra modern and contemporary, filled with cosmos in martini glasses clinking, the dining room had a decidedly refined and traditional air to it. Designed by Alexander Waterworth, oak reliefs and burnt orange mohair chairs were reflected in every richly golden mirror and in each of my four silver forks. (You know a meal has been well-planned when theres a utensil ready for every course.)The menu itself was an ode to farm freshness. Theres a curious disconnect in fine dining, that farm fresh isnt always found the High Streets. Well, Executive Chef Russell Ford proved that it should be. The custom menu, inspired by English dishes and English ingredients, was tailored especially for our party. It included watercress soup with black headed gulls egg and haddock (a seaside twist to an old favourite,) and cornish lamb cooked three ways with peas, broad beans, and wild garlic. Each ingredient was included with purpose, and highlighted by everything else on the plate. Each bite had impact, and no two bites were exactly the same.I was especially awed by the seared tuna, which had heirloom tomato and avocado marbled into its soft surface, served chilled, as well as the dessert of Yorkshire rhubarb and custard doughnuts and sorbet: surprisingly light, which was appreciated after four courses.The menus for Table 9 are all bespoke pricing varies depending on courses, beverages, and number of guests. On my menu for the evening, each course came a wine pairing, chosen by the in-house sommelier. The dessert course was paired with a cheerful and festive Muscat, while the final cheese and chutney course was complimented by a Balvenie Doubelwood, aged ten years. A spot of tea later, and I was ready to all but roll home, very satisfied.In all, 108 Brasserie is a grand marriage of people and food. The personality of its staff are found in the plating and wine choices, in the helpful recommendations and quick follow-ups. The place has undeniable heart, and you are welcomed into the fold from your first step in. That my water glass never ran empty, and that the vegetarian in our party also delighted at her menu options speaks to the restaurants flexibility and attentiveness.Even the bread was delicious my guest asked for a second helping.108 Brassiere is located at 108 Marylebone Lane, W1U 2QE. For more details on Table 9, to view different menus available or to book, contact [email protected] or go to 108brasserie.com. tikichris.com

  September 29, 2015, 11:50 am

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• Social Concierge

  The VibeLondon does brunch. Light, clean decor with a warm, glowing atmosphere all wrapped up on a street in this most gorgeous part of London. Attentive service, the right kind of live music and spacious tables that leave enough room for private conversation and canoodling, make this refurbished joint a very pleasant surprise.The OrderThe menu is mouthwatering with lot of choice including some healthy options such as egg white omelette or home made granola, classic eggs benedict and more decadent buttermilk blueberry pancakes. The coffee is so good that its worth mentioning and the cocktails were expertly mixed and flowing. Indulge in something savoury and something sweet from the menu, fill your gorgeous table with food and cocktails and make sure you try their unbelievable Guinness bread smothered with real churned butter.The GameMeet on Marylebone Lane which has some of the chicest independent shops to swoon over, and provides a great backdrop to chat about how lovely an area of London it is. With the live music, big bright windows and comfortable seating, enjoy a lengthy, languorous meal with lots of cocktails, then saunter over to the Wallace Collection for a quick peek at some lovely art before continuing your date or fixing your next one.The FaultsThe bathroom is through a strange corridor maze that reminds you of the restaurants tired, less sexy past as a kind of hotel restaurant. Also the Guinness bread is so good that I have thought about it more than it is normal to think about bread, even for someone who loves food like me.Sex Factor4. The flattering lighting and sexy art noir pictures on the wall of the corner booth table, coupled with plenty of bellinis and live music is the perfect mood setter for a hot brunch date. socialconcierge.co.uk

  September 26, 2015, 9:47 am

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