Durrants

Flying Foodie (30s, Male, United Kingdom)

Durrants has been refurbished around September 2008 and is no longer the fusty experience described in the Squaremeal review. It has an attractive, subtly modernised interior which is not out of place with its old world charm. Guests are always pleasantly surprised by its fashionable interior mixed with oak panelling and clubby booths, ideally for four diners seeking discretion. Service is also old-world and courteous helped by the fact that it is never that busy at lunch.
Food is well-executed and a mixture of modern continental and hearty British staples. All good, but not inspiring, and a touch on the expensive side.
Overall I recommend the experience as a little-known bolt-hole in Marylebone which impresses diners with its old world elegance, fashionable touches and upmarket ambiance. My particular tip is the small wood-panelled bar which is an excellent place for a quiet drink, particularly on a winter evening.