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ZOILO CHEF PATRON DIEGO JACQUET'S INSIDER GUIDE TO MARYLEBONE

The Marylebone Restaurateur Shares the Ultimate Guide to the Neighbourhood's Best Cafes, Restaurants, Bars and Hidden Gems

Award-winning Chef Diego Jacquet has been feeding Marylebone for 12 years.

The passionate Argentine Chef Patron behind the area’s foodie stalwart, ZOILO launched it to celebrate his culinary heritage.

Centred around Asado - the Argentinian tradition of grilling meat and fish - the grill is the beating heart of the restaurant, in which The King of Argentinian meat - beef - takes centre stage.

There are five beef cuts to choose from, sourced from Diego’s top Argentinian suppliers and washed down with a choice of 200 diverse wines, including Argentine greats like Bodegas Chacra, Catena, El Enemigo and Riccitelli.

Last year, Diego also turned his attention to his other love - pizza - opening Florencio, a dough’s throw from his sister restaurant in his beloved Marylebone.

The sexy, low-lit restaurant serves crispy pizzas made with 48-hour, fermented dough and the best seasonal ingredients - guests also have full access to the dreamy wine cellar.

After more than a decade of feeding and eating Marylebone, he brings us his ultimate guide to the chic neighbourhood’s best places to eat and drink, from morning to night.

ZOILO,9 Duke St, London W1U 3EG

Florencio, 14 Seymour Pl, London W1H 7NF

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COFFEE & BREAKFAST

Monocle Cafe

If I’m on the go then I go to Monocle Coffee on Chiltern Street. My go to coffee is always a cortado, which is a popular way of drinking coffee in Buenos Aires, where I’m from.

Monocle Coffee, 18 Chiltern St, London W1U 7QA

BREAKFAST

Arome Bakery

Generally I don’t eat breakfast due to my running training, but when I’m treating myself – usually once a week – my only go to is Arome Bakery on Duke Street for a pain au chocolat. It’s my favourite bakery in town.

Arome Bakery, 27 Duke St, London W1U 1LE

LUNCH

Paul Rothe & Son

Paul Rothe & Son Deli. It’s really old school destination for a great sandwich and soup. It’s a bit of an institution in Marylebone and has been around since 1900, and when you try the food there you can see why it’s stood the test of time and is so popular.

Paul Rothe & Son, 35 Marylebone Ln, London W1U 2NN

DINNER

Twist Connubio

Twist Connubio on Crawford Street. It’s a tiny restaurant that sources incredible ingredients. When in season, my favourite dish there is the courgette flower with sheep’s ricotta, it’s a classic dish that they just do so well. The restaurant also has an incredible wine list, and as a wine enthusiast myself that’s a real bonus and a must for any good restaurant.

Twist Connubio, 42 Crawford St, London W1H 1JW

DRINKS

The Churchill Bar

After spending most of the day indoors I need some fresh air, so usually I’ll go to The Churchill Bar next to Portman Square for a Negroni and a cigar.

The Churchill Bar, 30 Portman Square, London W1H 7BH