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Marlowe

4.3 (16)
£26 to £40
Modern European
151-157 City Rd, London, Greater London EC1V 1JH

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Marlowe

4.3
£26 to £40
Modern European
Hoxton

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Fancy
Welcome to Marlowe at Montcalm East. Located between Shoreditch and the Square Mile, inspired by the legendary playwright Christopher Marlowe, our bar and restaurant is a place where history, culture, food, drink come together to create a memorable experience. 

From leisurely lunches to after-work drinks and intimate dinners, Marlowe offers a menu full of flavour, featuring seasonal ingredients and signature classics, alongside a curated wine list and bespoke cocktails, all served in the warm ambience of our restaurant. 

Discover the perfect setting for your next gathering with the Marlowe’s versatile function rooms. Ideal for conferences, or private parties, our sophisticated spaces offer flexibility, style, and impeccable service.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Cocktail Bar, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 6:30 am–11:00 pm Fri 6:30 am–1:00 am Sat 7:00 am–1:00 am Sun 7:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

All Experiences

  • Dining

    1 - 12 people

    Multiple dates available
    This booking is for Dining.
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  • Breakfast

    1 - 12 people

    Multiple dates available
    This will be a table in our Restaurant.
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  • Drinks

    1 - 12 people

    Multiple dates available
    A drinks reservation includes a dedicated table for your group.
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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Marlowe.

4.3

4.3
(16)
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Marlowe offers a "really enjoyable experience" with "excellent" food and drinks. Diners appreciate the "intimate and cosy" atmosphere and "outstanding customer service." Highlights include the king prawn starter and beef tartare. The location is praised for its "professional" staff and "great value" lunch options. "Highly recommend" for a memorable dining experience.
16 Reviews
  1. JOSE MANUEL

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Marlowe staff are friendly and delivered outstanding customer service, the ambiance, the menus is suitable for all. Drinks and Foods delivered in timely manner . Excellent 20% off for blue card holders- NHS . Overall excellent service. Highly recommend.
    MarloweResponded on October 5, 2026
    We’re so pleased to hear you had such a positive experience at Marlowe! It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the friendly service, atmosphere, and menu, and that everything was served promptly. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Regards, Samuel

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  2. Emanuela

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 22, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a lovely experience at Marlowe. The food was excellent, the staff were incredibly attentive and made us feel really looked after throughout the evening. The atmosphere was probably my favourite part: intimate and cosy, but still elegant and sophisticated. Definitely a place I’d come back to!
    MarloweResponded on September 28, 2026
    We’re so pleased to hear you had such a lovely evening at Marlowe! It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the food, attentive service, and the intimate yet elegant atmosphere. We’d be delighted to welcome you back again soon! Regards, Samuel

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  3. Ell

    Hampshire11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely service, food and ambience. A perfect thursday evening
    MarloweResponded on September 21, 2026
    We’re so pleased to hear you had a wonderful Thursday evening with us! It’s great to know you enjoyed the food, service, and ambience. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Regards, Samuel

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  4. Vincenzo

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 14, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a fantastic meal here! The king prawn starter was absolutely delicious fresh, flavourful, and beautifully cooked. The sea bass for the main was equally impressive, perfectly cooked and full of flavour. To top it all off, the Old Fashioned was excellent smooth, well-balanced, and a great accompaniment to the meal. Overall, a really enjoyable experience with great food and drinks. Would definitely come back!
    MarloweResponded on September 21, 2026
    Thank you for such a fantastic review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the king prawns, sea bass, and Old Fashioned. It’s wonderful to hear you had such an enjoyable experience, and we can’t wait to welcome you back to Marlowe! Regards, Samuel

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  5. daniele

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 14, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service Staff very friendly and professional. I will definitely be back
    MarloweResponded on September 21, 2026
    Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the food and service, and that our team made you feel so welcome. We’ll be delighted to have you back again soon! Regards, Samuel

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  6. Bernadette

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 13, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had such a great dinner at Marlowe restaurant. The beef tartare was honestly one of the best I’ve had–super fresh, really well seasoned and beautifully presented. And the gnocchi! Soft, pillowy and full of flavour without being heavy. Service was warm but not over the top and the whole vibe felt relaxed but still polished.
    MarloweResponded on September 21, 2026
    Thank you for such a wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the beef tartare and gnocchi, and it’s lovely to hear that you appreciated the relaxed atmosphere and warm service. We hope to welcome you back to Marlowe again soon! Regards, Samuel

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  7. Kit Gold

    Manchester3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on September 10, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Considering there was pretty much an empty restaurant the food took over an hour to arrive in it’s entirety with one of our party not served until over 1 hours 20min
    MarloweResponded on September 21, 2026
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re truly sorry that your experience was affected by the long wait for your food. This is certainly not the level of service we aim to provide, and we understand your frustration. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and will be reviewing this with our team. Regards, Samuel

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  8. Tami

    Chicago21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 21, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was excellent. The space is cute and near old street station
    MarloweResponded on July 27, 2026
    Thank you for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed our excellent service and appreciated our welcoming atmosphere. We truly appreciate your kind feedback and look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Regards, Samuel

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  9. Heath

    London6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 16, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely lunch of sea bass served by wonderful attentive Portuguese friendly knowledgeable gentleman. Had complimentary Prosecco as friends birthday and an array of puds! Crème Brûlée Tart tatin and cookies & ice cream. Set lunch - good value. Lovely cold Rose and air con - great in this weather! Xxx
    MarloweResponded on July 20, 2026
    Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re so pleased you enjoyed your lunch, from the sea bass and desserts to the complimentary Prosecco for the birthday celebration. It’s wonderful to hear our team helped make your visit so enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable dining experience soon. Regards, Samuel

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  10. Troy

    Coastal Georgia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 1, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fresh ingredients, vibrant and satisfying. A welcome food experience if you abhor the usual meals in the United Kingdom. Staff were great too.
    MarloweResponded on July 6, 2026
    Thank you for your lovely review. We’re so pleased you enjoyed the quality and freshness of our food, along with the great service from our team. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon. Regards, Samuel

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Cocktail Bar, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 6:30 am–11:00 pm Fri 6:30 am–1:00 am Sat 7:00 am–1:00 am Sun 7:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

FAQs

Yes, Marlowe’s warm ambience, curated wine list and bespoke cocktails, together with consistently attentive service, make it well suited to a special evening out.

Business casual sets the tone at Marlowe, aim for neat, polished but relaxed attire that suits leisurely lunches, after-work drinks and intimate dinners.

Marlowe feels warm and inviting, guests mention soft natural light through large windows, modern-cozy décor and comfortable seating, with attentive service and pleasant street views.

Yes, families are welcome: multiple guests report visiting with children or staying with family and highlight attentive, helpful staff and a pleasant breakfast experience for families.

Marlowe is at its loveliest for breakfast, guests repeatedly praise the excellent morning food, warm ambience and attentive service, making mornings a particularly pleasant time to visit.

Yes, Marlowe runs a dedicated Set Lunch menu and a Sunday Roasts offering, and it also publishes a Group Dining menu for larger parties, giving several distinct dining options to enjoy.

Sunday is a lovely day to go, Marlowe offers a dedicated Sunday Roasts menu with Roast Sirloin of Beef, Roast Chicken and a Wild Mushroom and Celeriac Pithivier.

At breakfast guests describe the food as hot and plentiful, the breakfast spread is regularly praised as generous and satisfying.

Yes, Marlowe clearly labels vegetarian (v) and plant-based (pb) dishes on its menus, for example Pan Fried Gnocchi (pb), Smashed Avocado (pb), Eggs Florentine (v) and the Vegetarian English Breakfast (v).

Marlowe’s smashed avocado (Breakfast Menu) is a recurring favourite, guests specifically praise the avocado toast and smashed avocado as fresh and delightful.

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Marlowe

4.3
£26 to £40
Modern European
Hoxton

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
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