Sixtyone Restaurant is tucked around the back of Selfridge’s – a spot in London that can feel eerily quiet, even on one of the busy Saturday lunchtimes on the lead-up to Christmas.

The restaurant echoes this and despite the interiors being awash in coppers and warm oranges it still leaves you feeling a little cold – it’s a restaurant that urges you to whisper.

When it comes to the food though, Chef Patron Arnaud Stevens really does do an excellent job – there’s nothing that comes out of the kitchen that isn’t well executed and elegantly presented.

Not content with delivering the classics, there are several surprises and new flavour pairings which work very well indeed.

The slow-cooked rabbit terrine at Sixtyone was paired with rich and tasty pistachio and the small portion was packed with enough flavour to totally satisfy.

Paired with an excellent Pinos Gris from the states, I was won over straight away.

Mains of Confit cod, chorizo croquettes and aubergine was the most succulent dish imaginable. Large flakes of silky cod were delicately flavoured and the crunch from the smoky chorizo croquettes a delicious juxtaposition.

A side of buttery Kale was not needed, but was enjoyed all the same – the Californian red it was served with also spot on. When at Sixtyone, let the sommelier take the lead.

I skipped dessert and opted to explore the rest of the restaurant instead – a large private dining room looks elegantly decorated and warmer than the main restaurant, and after a little more exploration I found myself in the accompanying hotel lobby, complete with its own Champagne bar.

Here, for the first time it became clear that Sixtyone was part of the Searcys group and I tried a glass of the House rosé fizz which was pretty good, and excellent value.

Sixtyone is an interesting one – the food is worth the trip, and the staff genuinely hospitable – go for the food and the tranquility.

If you would like to eat at other Marylebone hotspots, try The Cavendish or Chiltern Firehouse.

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