Twist
Time Out says
A popular restaurant on Marylebone's Crawford Street, serving modish tapas.
First opened in 2014, the food at this Marylebone favourite is tapas with – you guessed it – a twist. In practice, what this means is that it’s creative modern tapas: modish, but not outlandish. More importantly, it’s outstanding. From Sicilian red prawns served like a sashimi salad (cold, with thick slices of Japanese scallops, slivers of cucumber and a sharp dressing) to crunchy, warmly spiced ’nduja croquettes or fatty-edged lamb chops with a burnt aubergine purée, this just happens to be some of the best tapas in town. Even the ‘Josperised’ (deliberately burnt) hispi cabbage came ‘spritzed’ at the table with a chilli and garlic oil.
Better yet, though dishes can occasionally veer towards the fancy, the place itself is ultra-casual and buzzy, with a look that’s rustic chic: worn wooden floors, unpainted plaster walls, copper-pipe wine racks. Not to mention warm, low lighting (thanks to bare filament bulbs, obvs). It’s gloriously atmospheric.
It’s a pity, then, that on the night of our visit, service wasn’t quite as warm as the setting. Staff were a tad brusque, and the wait between plates was like hanging on for the right Overground train. But do go (with a thick skin and plenty of time), as the food and vibe at this tucked-away gem are absolutely worth it.
Twist has been built from a foundation of deep respect for the food we cook with daily, our ingredients are sourced from suppliers who share our passion for healthy and sustainable food, and are kept seasonal whenever possible. Our simple cooking style reflects their quality, letting the natural flavours and textures speak for themselves, so that as we explore ever-varying fusion combinations, the beauty of the raw material remains.
Constantly exploring new ingredients and recipes from around the world, our kitchen is a meeting place of cuisines and traditions in a tapas style.
We cook with love and respect for high quality and seasonal ingredients, sourced from suppliers who share our passion for healthy and sustainable food.
Our service is friendly and relaxed, with waiters happy to provide advice or information about the menu, and for large group-bookings we arrange a pre-order menu, tailored carefully to match the character or your event.
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| Address: |
42 Crawford Street London W1H 1JW |
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| Transport: | Nearest Tubes : Baker Street, Marylebone, Edgware Road, Marble Arch |
| Price: | Dinner for two with drinks and service: around £125. |
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