Ishtar, Marylebone: Anatolian dining on Crawford Street
An established Marylebone restaurant for Anatolian-Mediterranean plates, grilled dishes and relaxed city dining on Crawford Street.
Ishtar is a long-running Marylebone restaurant and bar serving Anatolian-Mediterranean cooking in a polished, city-centre setting. Expect grilled meats, fish, mezze and drinks, with indoor tables and some outdoor seating on Crawford Street. It is more dinner venue than quick stop: a place for a measured meal, attentive service and a smart-casual crowd drawn from the neighbourhood and central London.
A brief summary to Ishtar
- 10-12 Crawford St, London, W1U 6AZ, GB
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- Duration: 0.75 to 3 hours
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- Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
- Monday 12 pm-11 pm
- Tuesday 12 pm-11 pm
- Wednesday 12 pm-11 pm
- Thursday 12 pm-11 pm
- Friday 12 pm-12 am
- Saturday 12 pm-12 am
- Sunday 12 pm-11 pm
Know before you go
Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Ishtar.
- Book ahead for Friday and Saturday evenings, when Marylebone dinner traffic is strongest and tables are most likely to fill.
- If you want a quieter meal, aim for lunch or early evening on a weekday rather than the late dinner rush.
- Public transport is the easiest way in; nearby stations make the restaurant practical without needing to drive.
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Getting There
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Tube
Use nearby Marylebone, Baker Street or Edgware Road stations, then walk a short distance; this is the most practical option from central London.
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Rail
Marylebone station is the nearest major rail hub and is useful if you are arriving from elsewhere in London or from the wider region.
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Bus or taxi
Buses and taxis are straightforward from the West End or Oxford Street area, though road traffic can slow journeys at busy times.
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On foot
A 20 to 30 minute walk from parts of the West End is realistic if you prefer to approach through central London streets.
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What it is
Ishtar is a sit-down Mediterranean, Turkish and Middle Eastern restaurant on Crawford Street in Marylebone. It has the feel of an established neighbourhood address rather than a novelty venue: contemporary in presentation, urban in pace, and geared to proper meals rather than grazing. The menu centres on grilled meats, fish, vegetables and mezze-style dishes, with a bar offering drinks to match. The room is compact and dining-led, with a polished but not formal atmosphere.How a visit unfolds
Most people come for lunch, dinner or an early evening table, staying around 1 to 2 hours, longer if the meal turns social. Service is attentive and the rhythm is steady rather than rushed. You are likely to start with mezze or a drink, move on to grilled dishes or fish, and finish with coffee, dessert or another round at the bar. The experience suits couples, small groups, solo diners and business meals. It is less about spectacle than about a well-run meal in a central London dining district.Setting and atmosphere
The restaurant sits on an ordinary Marylebone street lined with mixed residential and commercial buildings. There are no views or landmark surroundings to frame the visit; the appeal is inside, where the open-kitchen and grill-led style gives the dining room a bit of movement and heat. Indoor seating is the main draw, though outdoor tables are available when the weather allows. The overall tone is smart casual, lively without becoming noisy, and urban without feeling hurried.Context and practical expectations
Ishtar opened in 2004, which gives it a degree of local staying power in a district known for steady footfall from residents, office workers and visitors. Its Anatolian-Mediterranean identity fits London’s long-established Turkish and wider Middle Eastern dining scene, but this is not a heritage site or a sightseeing stop. Access is straightforward by Tube, rail or bus, followed by a short walk. Marylebone station is the most practical nearby rail hub, with Baker Street and Edgware Road also useful. Parking is limited, so public transport is the sensible choice. The venue works year-round, with weather mainly affecting the comfort of outdoor seating and the ease of arrival.Explore the best of what Ishtar has to offer
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A traditional Marylebone pub on a quiet side street, serving drinks and pub food in a low-key room that feels local rather than touristy.
A contemporary Mediterranean restaurant and bar in Marylebone, where small plates, cocktails, and relaxed table service shape an easy central London meal.
