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Best Romantic Restaurants LONDON


Whether you're celebrating a milestone with someone special in the London area or looking for the best date restaurants that are sure to impress, a romantic setting can set the mood for a night to remember. We've selected the best romantic restaurants in London to share a memorable meal with your sweetheart.

View our lists of the Top 10 Romantic Restaurants in London and
London Valentines Restaurants.


 

Amaya Indian
15/20
Dining Room at Amaya, London, Motcomb St.
London, SW1
020-7823 1166
Established, top Indian restaurant. More...

Andrew Edmunds Modern European
13/20
46 Lexington St.
London, W1
020-7437 5708
Charming, Dickensian, deservedly popular London stalwart. More...

The Belvedere European
13/20
Holland House, off Abbotsbury Rd.
London, W8
020-7602 1238
A rus in urbe setting. More...

Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill Irish
15/20
Dining Room at Bentley 11-15 Swallow St.
London, W1
020-7734 4756
Historic Bentley's is one of London’s top oyster bars and restaurants. More...

Bibendum French
14/20
81 Fulham Rd.
London, SW3
020-7581 5817
In a rapidly changing culinary world, Bibendum still stands out as a classic. More...

Blakes Restaurant Asian
15/20
Dining Room at Blakes Restaurant, London, Blakes Hotel
33 Roland Gardens
London, SW7 3PF
020-7370 6701
Just the restaurant for a classic, chic seduction. More...

Bleeding Heart Tavern French
13/20
off Grevill St.
London, EC1
020-7242 2056
Dickensian setting for a delightful venue that offers a bar, casual bistro and smart restaurant. More...

Boisdale Scottish
14/20
15 Eccleston St.
London, SW1
020-7730 6922
It's wall-to-wall tartan at this thoroughly satisfying, enjoyable Scottish restaurant. More...

Bombay Brasserie Indian
12/20
Courtfield Rd.
London, SW7
020-7370 4040
A thoroughly modern makeover has catapulted this old favourite into the twenty-first century. More...

China Tang Chinese
15/20
Dining Room at China Tang, London, The Dorchester
54 Park Lane
London, W1
020-7629 9988
Star-studded, sumptuous dining courtesy of international jet-setting entrepreneur David Tang. More...

Chor Bizarre Indian
13/20
16 Albemarle St.
London, W1
020-7629 9802
Chor Bizarre is as intriguing as its name. More...

Chutney Mary Indian
14/20
535 King's Rd.
London, SW10
020-7351 3113
Indian restaurants come and go, but Chutney Mary nicely holds its own against all newcomers. More...

Club Gascon French
16/20
57 West Smithfield
London, EC1
020-7796 0600
A champion of the rich and exciting cooking of southwest France in a historic setting. More...

Corrigan's Mayfair British
15/20
Dining Room at Corrigan Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel
28 Upper Grosvenor St.
London, W1
020-7499 9943
To be sure, the lad from Ireland impresses with his British/Irish cooking. More...

Galvin at Windows Modern French
16/20
Dining Room at Galvin at Windows, London, The London Hilton on Park Lane
22 Park Ln., 28th Floor
London, W1
020-7208 4021
Dining at the top of the world with a view and a menu to match. More...

Gordon Ramsay at Claridge's French
16/20
Dining Room at Gordon Ramsay at Claridge Claridge's
55 Brook St.
London, W1A 2JQ
020-7499 0099
Gordon Ramsay at Claridge's delivers the goods. More...

The Greenhouse Contemporary European
17/20
Dining Room at The Greenhouse, London, 27a Hays Mews
London, W1J 5NY
020-7499 3331
A beautiful setting and contemporary European cooking in Mayfair. More...

Hakkasan Chinese
15/20
8 Hanway Pl.
London, W1
020-7927 7000
The first Chinese restaurant to go seriously upmarket is as chic as ever. More...

The Ivy European
14/20
1 West St.
London, WC2
020-7836 4751
The Ivy remains one of the best-run dining rooms in London. More...

J. Sheekey Seafood
14/20
Dining Room at J. Sheekey, London, 28-32 St. Martin's Ct.
London, WC2
020-7240 2565
As popular as ever, J. Sheekey remains a theaterland favorite. More...

La Porte des Indes Indian
13/20
32 Bryanston St.
London, W1
020-7224 0055
A striking setting and notable Indian cooking. More...

Le Gavroche French
17/20
Dining Room at Le Gavroche, London, 43 Upper Brook St.
London, W1
020-7408 0881
Le Gavroche remains at the top of its game. More...

Lecture Room & Library at Sketch French
16/20
9 Conduit St.
London, W1
020-7659 4500
Very different French cooking in a rich setting. More...

Mint Leaf Indian
13/20
Suffolk Place
London, SW1
020-7930 9020
Good bar and Indian restaurant in a sexy basement setting. More...

Momo North African
12/20
25 Heddon St.
London, W1
020-7434 4040
London's colorful Marrakesh outpost. More...

Mon Plaisir French
12/20
19-21 Monmouth St.
London, WC2
020-7836 7243
Very French, well-established brasserie. More...

Petersham Nurseries Cafe European
14/20
Church Lane
London, TW10 7AG
020-8940 5230
Chef Greg Malouf brings different tastes to this delightful garden café. More...

The Ritz Restaurant British
14/20
Dining Room at The Ritz Restaurant, London, The Ritz
150 Piccadilly
London, W1
020-7493 8181
Putting on the Ritz. More...

Rules Traditional British
14/20
35 Maiden Lane
London, WC2
020-7836 5314
If it was good enough for Charles Dickens, who are we to question? More...

Scott's Seafood
15/20
Dining Room at Scott 20 Mount St.
London, W1
020-7495 7309
Quite simply one of the most self-assured restaurants in London. More...

Tamarind Indian
14/20
20 Queen St.
London, W1
020-7629 3561
One of the first smart Indian restaurants in London is just as good as when it first opened. More...

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