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Josephine Marylebone

Claude Bosi opens Josephine Marylebone, a Parisian French bistro serving Dover sole, oyster platters, and Loire wines in an intimate London setting.

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The story

Josephine Marylebone: Claude Bosi's Parisian French Bistro in London

The Chef and Parisian Roots

Josephine Marylebone marks Claude Bosi's second London outpost, opening at 6-8 Blandford Street in April 2025 as a Parisian French bistro. This intimate venue lies near its Chelsea sibling yet maintains a distinct identity rooted in old-school charm. The kitchen channels the spirit of traditional French cooking without grandiosity, focusing on the warmth of a neighborhood eatery where the staff operate with quiet precision.

Classic Bistro Dishes

The menu presents essential French cuisine through staples such as snails in garlic butter, beef fillet with béarnaise sauce, and Dover sole meunière. An oyster bar dispenses towering platters of fruits de mer, offering langoustine, lobster, crabs, and fresh oysters. Daily specials rotate according to the calendar, meaning a Tuesday visit could bring blanquette de veau written on a scrawled mirror. Diners opting for the short set lunch receive generous plates, including terrine prepared by charcutier George Jephson, boudin blanc paired with pomme purée and sauce blanquette, and a precise crème caramel for dessert.

Wines and Dining Room

The dining room features a bustling energy, with tables turning efficiently during lunch while the well-drilled staff ensures no guest ever feels rushed. Wine selections align with the regional focus, presenting an extensive list that highlights the Loire Valley and Bordeaux alongside a curated range of vintage champagnes. Patrons can sample Rhône house wines sold 'au metre', pouring directly from a bottle left on the table and paying only for what they consume. This method provides strong value at £7 per glass or £28 for the bottle, capping off a meal where French wines accompany the lively pace of the room.

Recognition

Awards & accolades

2026

The Good Food Guide

Good

Details

At a glance

The Good Food Guide 2026 — Good

Cuisines French

Services Bar, Catering, Dinner, Events, Lunch, Outdoor Seating, Private Chef, Private Parties, Table Service, Takeaway

History

On the record

2026

The Good Food Guide — Good

Claude Bosi’s latest homage to the cooking of his home country welcomes with an intimacy that sets it apart from big sister Josephine in Chelsea. Intentionally as French as can be, the style here, decorative and culinary is laid on thickly, evoking an old-fashioned Parisian bistro. It’s a feeling reinforced by the bustling atmosphere – on our lunchtime visit tables were turned at least once, though no one ever seemed to be rushed by the well-drilled staff. Scrawled on a mirror is the plat du jour list – if it’s Tuesday it’s blanquette de veau – and the carte bangs home the message with the likes of snails in garlic butter, beef fillet with bearnaise sauce, and Dover sole meunière. An oyster bar dispensing towering platters of fruits de mer, langoustine, lobster, crabs and (of course) oysters is a noteworthy, if pricey success. Those on a budget should look to the fairly priced, short choice set lunch, which on our visit delivered a generous slice of terrine by charcutier George Jephson, an expertly made b oudin blanc with pomme purée and sauce blanquette, and a textbook crème caramel. The slick, extensive wine list explores France in detail, while well-chosen Rhône house wines are available ‘au metre’ – the bottle is left on the table and you only pay for what you have drunk – very good value at £7 a glass, £28 a bottle.

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Established

Location

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6-8 Blandford Street, Marylebone, W1U 4AU
London, United Kingdom
enquiries@josephinebistro.com
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