About
On Seymour Place in Marylebone, a short walk from Marble Arch and Hyde Park, The Italian Greyhound is a neighbourhood restaurant and bar that has built its name on the things that count: fresh pasta made daily, seasonal cooking, a well-chosen wine list and the warmth of a team that knows what it’s doing. The restaurant reads as elegant and relaxed at once, which is exactly why it works for a wedding. The appeal is that it has an in-built personality of its own: intimate, convivial and founded on the pleasure of a good meal. It naturally takes a wedding breakfast or an evening reception in its stride. The private Garden Room occupies the whole lower ground floor, with its own cocktail bar and French doors onto a private terrace, seating up to 50 or holding 100 standing, with room for a dancefloor. Head Chef Rob Carmo’s feasting menus are served famiglia-style, and the kitchen will build something bespoke for anyone who wants the food to feel personal. For couples after a wedding reception that feels like the best dinner party they’ve ever thrown, this is the address to know about.
Why our editor’s love
- A short walk from Old Marylebone Town Hall, so couples marrying there can keep the whole day in one neighbourhood.
- A self-contained private dining room across the entire lower ground floor, with its own bar and French doors onto a private terrace, seating up to 50 and holding 100 standing, with a dancefloor option to boot.
- Beyond the set feasting and cicchetti menus, the kitchen can also build something completely bespoke to the couple in question.
Testimonials
The best intimate wedding reception. We chose the Italian Greyhound’s downstairs Garden Room as the space to host our wedding reception (after getting married in the Old Marylebone Town Hall) and could not be happier with the choice. From the food, to the service, attention to detail and how the room looked when filled with candles, flowers and our guests – it was exactly what we had in mind. If you love Italian food (like we do) and want a relaxed, stylish wedding reception – then this is the perfect place! One week on, guests are still raving about the food, and one guest even texted me to say it was the ‘best food and service’ they’ve ever seen at a wedding reception, which says it all really,
-John
The perfect wedding reception. Serena and her team have been amazing from the start, we felt completely at ease and enjoyed every moment knowing the team knew exactly what to do. Everyone complemented the food it was incredible. The service was friendly and professional throughout the evening. The staff went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly and we didn’t need to worry about anything. The atmosphere was exactly what we were looking for; elegant, relaxed and fun. It was an unforgettable day and we would recommend this venue to anyone getting married in Marylebone.
-Ella & Josh
