Il Blandford’s is an Italian restaurant at 65 Chiltern Street in Marylebone. Its story began as Blandfords café in 1972 before moving to Chiltern Street, and current owner Jessica has retained the historic name while shaping a warm and lively neighbourhood restaurant.
Jessica’s favourite family recipes form the core of the food, using fresh produce from local suppliers. Pasta, risotto, meat, fish and vegetable dishes draw on classic Italian combinations, with seasonal menus allowing the kitchen to adjust through the year.
Brunch and lighter snacks broaden the all day offering, while traditional Italian desserts, pastries and coffee suit a shorter visit. Wine and cocktails accompany lunch, aperitivo or dinner, with tastings and food pairings also part of the programme.
A private dining room is available for celebrations, meetings and group meals, and delivery is offered alongside restaurant service. Guests with allergies or dietary requirements should confirm the current menu and preparation directly with staff before ordering.
Address: 65 Chiltern Street, Marylebone, London W1U 6NH, England
Il Blandford`s Menu
Nibbles
Nocellara olives
(vg)
Salted Marcona’s almonds
(vg)
Truffle oil & Parmesan French fries
(v)
Arancini mozzarella & spinach
(vg) *
Focaccia Basket
(vg)
Gnocco Fritto
(v)
Brunch
SPANISH EGGS
Two free range oven-baked eggs on a bed of cherry tomato sauce and topped with sweet piquillo peppers, slow cooked onions, black olives, chorizo & jamon served with buttered sourdough toast. (vegetarian option available)
FLORENTIN EGGS
Two free range oven-baked eggs with baby spinach, Parmesan, gratin & bechamel sauce served with buttered sourdough toast. (v)
Starters
ANTIPASTO
Italian cured meats & cheeses selection with pickles & bread (serves 2 people)
PANE PIZZA & OLIVES
Pizza tossed with rosemary herbs, EVO oil, sea salt (vg)
BRUSCHETTA AL POMODORO
Toasted sourdough bread with baby tomatoes, garlic, basil, red onion and EVO (vg)
AVOCADO VINAIGRETTE
(vg)
BURRATA
Pugllan soft cheese served with baby tomatoes (v)
CARCIOFI MARINATI ALLA ROMANA
Marinated artichoke hearts, EVO & lemon vinaigrette shaved pecorino cheese (v)
BREASOLA
Air dried sliced cured beef carpaccio from Valtellina served with rocket salad and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
PARMIGIANA DI MELANZANE
Grilled aubergines layered with mozzarella, fior di latte, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, tomato sauce and basil (v)
Mains
GNOCCHI ALLA SORRENTINA
Potato dumplings with tomato sauce, mozzarella & Parmigiano Reggiano (v)
RIGATONI ALLA NORMA
Grilled aubergines, garlic, home made tomato sauce, Sicilian salted ricotta cheese & basil (v)
LASAGNA
Home made beef bolognese & bechamel sauce*
TAGLIATELLE ALLA BOLOGNESE
Egg tagliatelle & home made beef bolognese sauce
MARGHERITA
Plum tomato sauce, Fiord di latte mozzarella & olives
DIAVOLA
Plum tomato sauce, Fior di latte mozzarella, chorizo, olives & fresh chilly
CRUDO
Plum tomato sauce, Parma ham 20 months, rocket & Parmiggiano reggiano cheese
LA MILANESE ALLA MILANESE
A premium Veal cutlet (on the bone), breaded in the classic style and pan fried to golden perfection. Served with French fries or a fresh rocket salad topped with Parmigiano Reggiano.
Sides
Green salad
(vg)
Rosemary potatoes
(v)
Tomato & red onion salad
(vg)
French fries
(v)
Rucola e Parmigiano Reggiano
(v)
Spaghetti al pomodoro
(vg)
Desserts
TIRAMISU
Savoiardi biscuits layered with creamy mascarpone cheese and soaked in Illy espresso, vanilla & Marsala wine (v).
CREME CARAMEL
Custard dessert with a layer of soft caramel on top (v)
AFFOGATO AL CAFFE
Vanilla gelato served with savoiardi biscuits & double espresso (v)
SELEZIONE DI FORMAGGI
Italian cheese selection
LEMON SORBET
Refreshing lemon sorbetto served in its fruit shell (vg)
TORTA DELLA NONNA
Shortcrust pastry filled with lemon patisserie cream topped with pine nuts & dusted with icing sugar (v)
CHOCO CAPRESE & VANILLA ICE CREAM
Caprese chocolate cake, chocolate sauce & vanilla ice cream (v)
TORTA DI MELE
Short pastry with sliced apples (v)
TORTA DI RICOTTA E PISTACCHIO
Sponge cake made with Ricotta cheese topped with pistachio and cream. (v)
Sparkling Wines
NV Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Superiore, Le Manzane
100% Glera/Veneto/ DOC | Veneto
NV Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvee Brut
60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Meunier | France
NV Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvee Rose
100% Pinot Noir | France
2006 Champagne Louis Roederer Crystal Brut
60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay | France
White Wine
2023 Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie
100% Pinot Grigio | Veneto
2021 Grillo, Feudo Arancio
100% Grillo | Sicilia
2023 Verdicchio Dei Castelli di Yesi, Garofoli
100% Verdicchio | Marche
2023 Pinot Bianco Alto Adige, Cantine Bolzano
100% Pinot Bianco | Alto Adige
2023 Gavi di Gavi Granee, Beni di Batasiolo
100% Cortese | Piemonte
2020 Etna Bianco Petralava, Antichi Vinai
Catarratto and Carricante | Sicilia