Sunday, 8 June 2014

Blandford’s café – Marylebone

Italian cuisine probably has more influence on the diet of an average Brit than any other. So many Italian foods are staples both at home and when eating out. However, when it comes to breakfast Italian isn’t necessarily the first thing that comes to mind. Blandford’s, just around the corner from Madame Tussauds is trying to change that. The former greasyspoon café was taken over by an Italian lady 3 or 4 years ago and whilst the décor and exterior have changed only a little during that time, the menu has been transformed. Pizzas are the popular choice at lunchtime, but before that is an Italian inspired breakfast/brunch menu that will get your mouth watering.

But before that, what else but a cappuccino? Expertly made with Illy coffee beans, it is up to Italian standards, which means it is one of the best that you will find in London.

I ordered the Focaccia breakfast, which consists of two poached eggs, bacon, tomato and avocado served with homemade Focaccia bread. £8.50 pays for the quality fresh ingredients they use here, it was worth every penny. Nicely presented on the plate to represent ‘il Tricolore’ with the green, white and red, the bacon was thick-cut and meaty and the poached eggs were perfectly cooked. The avocado was ripe with a loving creamy texture and the tomato was packed with fresh flavour. The bread added a great crunchy bite and the whole plate was dressed with delicious extra virgin olive oil.
The verdict
The Italian have brought us pizza, they have brought us pasta and Blandford’s is bringing us Italian breakfast, get down there and try it!

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  1. Adam William19 August 2025 at 13:36

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  2. Adam William19 August 2025 at 13:37

    Hi! I’ve been searching for the Best Brunch in Marylebone and your post couldn’t have come at a better time. Your description of the focaccia breakfast with creamy avocado, perfectly poached eggs, thick-cut bacon, and that fresh tomato all drizzled with good olive oil, is making me crave a visit. And that cappuccino, made with Illy beans, sounds like it’s among the best in the city. I’m definitely adding Blandford’s Café to my list for the next weekend brunch thank you for sharing such a flavorful recommendation!

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