{"id":1210268,"date":"2025-08-08T11:17:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T10:17:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tiger-recruitment.com\/?p=1210268"},"modified":"2025-08-08T11:18:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T10:18:10","slug":"in-review-josephine-bistro-marylebone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tiger-recruitment.com\/restaurant-reviews\/in-review-josephine-bistro-marylebone\/","title":{"rendered":"In Review: Josephine Bistro, Marylebone"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Address<\/strong>: 6\u20138\u202fBlandford Street (just off Marylebone High Street), London W1U\u202f4AU<\/li>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/josephinebistro.com\/\">josephinebistro.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Opening<\/strong>: April 2025, by Michelin-starred chefs Claude &amp; Lucy Bosi; the second Josephine after their Chelsea original<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Josephine is a refined Parisian brasserie transported to Marylebone. It blends classic French bistro cooking, with roots in Lyon and inspiration from Paris, with a strong focus on British seafood. Expect dishes like steak tartare, moules mariniere, trout au beurre rouge, souffl\u00e9 au Camembert, oysters, and langoustines. The wine menu is equally thoughtful, with Loire Valley and Bordeaux highlights and a stellar vintage Champagne selection<\/p>\n<p>Founded by Claude &amp; Lucy Bosi, whose Chelsea bistro became a hit, Josephine in Marylebone aims to evoke both warmth and refined Parisian brasserie culture. The interior, designed by Fabled Studio, features burgundy leather seating, antique mirrors, Impressionist-inspired art and soft lighting, creating a cosy yet stylish dining room, plus a dedicated oyster bar and a 16-seat terrace.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Food &amp; Drink<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Starters<\/strong>: Highlights include fresh, delicate mussels (moules marini\u00e8res) and classic steak tartare. Both exemplary in authenticity, seasoning and freshness, especially for diners well-versed in French cuisine<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wine &amp; Bubbles<\/strong>: We enjoyed the house Champagne (a fine vintage-style highlight) and a beautiful Sancerre, which paired beautifully with our meal. The broader quality wine list, including Loire and Bordeaux selections, is overseen by a highly knowledgeable sommelier who enhanced our experience<\/li>\n<li><strong>Typical mains and sharing dishes<\/strong>: Alongside the mussels and tartare, the a\u2011la\u2011carte menu features trout in red wine butter sauce, Dover sole meuni\u00e8re, and generous seafood platters (including fruits de mer). The lunch plat du jour is attractively priced (\u00a316.50 on weekdays); weekend Menu Duval offers two courses for \u00a324.50, three for \u00a329.50<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1210284\" src=\"https:\/\/tiger-recruitment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/71173f20-55a0-4aff-8600-d8aa446e5e3d.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"507\" height=\"443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tiger-recruitment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/71173f20-55a0-4aff-8600-d8aa446e5e3d.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/tiger-recruitment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/71173f20-55a0-4aff-8600-d8aa446e5e3d-300x262.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/tiger-recruitment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/71173f20-55a0-4aff-8600-d8aa446e5e3d-1024x895.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/tiger-recruitment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/71173f20-55a0-4aff-8600-d8aa446e5e3d-768x671.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/tiger-recruitment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/71173f20-55a0-4aff-8600-d8aa446e5e3d-1536x1342.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/tiger-recruitment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/71173f20-55a0-4aff-8600-d8aa446e5e3d-24x21.jpeg 24w, https:\/\/tiger-recruitment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/71173f20-55a0-4aff-8600-d8aa446e5e3d-36x31.jpeg 36w, https:\/\/tiger-recruitment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/71173f20-55a0-4aff-8600-d8aa446e5e3d-48x42.jpeg 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 507px) 100vw, 507px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Venue &amp; Service<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Set on a quiet corner off Marylebone High Street, the bistro offers multiple seating zones\u2014from the main dining room and oyster bar to a private back room and a leafy terrace. The sommelier service is smart and unobtrusive, guiding wine choices with confidence. The ambience strikes a balance between relaxed daytime comfort and the potential for romantic evening charm.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Verdict<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Our group, many of whom have spent extensive time in France, felt the food was extraordinarily authentic\u2014some even called it\u00a0<em>the best French cuisine they\u2019ve had outside of France<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>The combination of fresh mussels, classic steak tartare, \u00a0house Champagne, and a fine Sancerre made for a memorable lunch. The wine list and sommelier stood out as a real asset.<\/p>\n<p>Josephine is ideal for a business lunch or informal get\u2011together, yet with its tailored interiors and wine bar, it could just as easily transform into a romantic evening date\u2011night venue. We\u2019ll definitely be returning!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1210291\" src=\"https:\/\/tiger-recruitment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ff7d0f2f-1166-493e-be06-acf1e57443e0.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"502\" height=\"497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tiger-recruitment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ff7d0f2f-1166-493e-be06-acf1e57443e0.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/tiger-recruitment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ff7d0f2f-1166-493e-be06-acf1e57443e0-300x297.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/tiger-recruitment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ff7d0f2f-1166-493e-be06-acf1e57443e0-1024x1014.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/tiger-recruitment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ff7d0f2f-1166-493e-be06-acf1e57443e0-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/tiger-recruitment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ff7d0f2f-1166-493e-be06-acf1e57443e0-768x760.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/tiger-recruitment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ff7d0f2f-1166-493e-be06-acf1e57443e0-1536x1521.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/tiger-recruitment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ff7d0f2f-1166-493e-be06-acf1e57443e0-24x24.jpeg 24w, https:\/\/tiger-recruitment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ff7d0f2f-1166-493e-be06-acf1e57443e0-36x36.jpeg 36w, https:\/\/tiger-recruitment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ff7d0f2f-1166-493e-be06-acf1e57443e0-48x48.jpeg 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Address: 6\u20138\u202fBlandford Street (just off Marylebone High Street), London W1U\u202f4AU Website: josephinebistro.com Opening: April 2025, by Michelin-starred chefs Claude &amp; Lucy Bosi; the second Josephine after their Chelsea original Josephine is a refined Parisian brasserie transported to Marylebone. 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