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The Best London Valentines Restaurants


The best London Valentines restaurants provide a romantic environment and special Valentine's Day meals. Find the perfect restaurant in London for you and your sweetheart right now.


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Almeida Restaurant & Bar French
14/20
30 Almeida St.
London, N1
020-7354 4777
Theatrical restaurant attached to the Almeida Theatre in Islington. More...

Avenue European
12/20
7-9 St. James's St.
London, SW1
020-7321 2111
The impressive space is best when it buzzes. More...

Axis at One Aldwych British
14/20
Dining Room at Axis at One Aldwych, London, One Aldwych
1 Aldwych
London, WC2
020-7300 0300
Axis at One Aldwych remains ahead of the game with a revamped décor and a clever menu. More...

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

Bistro 51 International
No Rating
51 Buckingham Gate, Taj Suites and Residences
51 Buckingham Gate
London, SW1E 6AF
20-7769 7766
International cuisine, and plenty of vegetarian dishes, at 51 Buckingham Gate. 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...

Blueprint Cafe Modern European
13/20
Butlers Wharf
London, SE1
020-7378 7031
Still keeping the fashionable happy down by the river Thames. More...

Butler's Restaurant British
12/20
The Chesterfield Mayfair
35 Charles St.
London, W1J 5EB
020-7491 2622
Seasonal British cuisine finds an ideal, old-fashioned setting. More...

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

The Cinnamon Club Indian
14/20
The Old Westminster Library, Great Smith St.
London, SW1
020-7222 2555
The place for power breakfasts and the local spot for nearby Members of Parliament. 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...

Floridita Latin American
12/20
100 Wardour St.
London, W1
020-7314 4000
The place for a fun night out---big, bold and brassy with a taste of Cuba. More...

Galvin - Bistrot de Luxe French
15/20
Dining Room at Galvin - Bistrot de Luxe, London, 66 Baker St.
London, W1
020-7935 4007
One of our favorites---simple bourgeois French cooking in a smart brasserie. 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...

Imli Indian
12/20
167-169 Wardour St.
London, W1
020-7287 4243
The smaller sister of Tamarind, serving tapas-style Indian dishes. More...

Kettner's French
12/20
29 Romilly St.
London, W1
020-7734 6112
Refurbished Soho venue with a chic décor and Champagne bar. More...

L'Anima Italian
15/20
Dining Room at L 1 Snowden St.
London, EC2
020-7422 7000
High prices but high quality at this City bar-restaurant. 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 Cafe Anglais Contemporary European
14/20
8 Porchester Gardens
London, W2
020-7221 1415
Neighborhood feel and contemporary European cooking in Whiteleys shopping centre. More...

Le Coq d'Argent French
13/20
No.1 Poultry
London, EC2
020-7395 5000
Eat well in this City eyrie. 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...

Le Pont de la Tour French
14/20
36D Shad Thames
London, SE1
020-7403 8403
Scenic dining by the river Thames. More...

L'Escargot French
14/20
Dining Room at L 48 Greek St.
London, W1
020-7437 6828
A Marco Pierre White-owned institution that continues to deliver the goods. More...

Mango Tree Thai
14/20
46 Grosvenor Pl.
London, SW1
020-7823 1888
Refined Thai cooking in a buzzing Belgravia restaurant. More...

Maze French
15/20
Dining Room at Maze, London, Marriott London Grosvenor Square Hotel
10-13 Grosvenor Sq.
London, W1
020-7107 0000
Maze continues to please the punters with its tasting-size dishes. 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...

Orrery Contemporary European
15/20
Dining Room at Orrery, London, 55-57 Marylebone High St.
London, W1
020-7616-8000
Popular restaurant in Marylebone is in very good form. More...

Oxo Tower Restaurant Bar & Brasserie European
13/20
Dining Room at Oxo Tower Restaurant Bar & Brasserie, London, Bargehouse St.
London, SE1
020-7803 3888
The views are matched by the prices, but they are spectacular. More...

Pearl Bar & Restaurant Modern French
14/20
Renaissance Chancery Court
252 High Holborn
London, WC1
020-7829 7000
Creative fusion cuisine from chef Jun Tanaka in an elegant setting. More...

Quaglino's European
13/20
16 Bury St.
London, SW1
020-7930 6767
Seafood and brasserie-style dishes amid glamour and glitz. 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...

The Square Modern French
17/20
Dining Room at The Square, London, 6-10 Bruton St.
London, W1
020-7495 7100
Despite intense competition on London’s restaurant scene, The Square remains impressive. 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...

Wild Honey Contemporary European
14/20
12 St. George St.
London, W1
020-7758 9160
A well-regarded destination restaurant with plenty of pizzazz. More...

York & Albany Contemporary European
14/20
127-129 Parkway
London, NW1
020-7388 3344
Handsome restaurant and hotel divides smart Regent’s Park from grungy but fashionable Camden Town. More...

Zaika Indian
14/20
Dining Room at Zaika, London, 1 Kensington High St.
London, W8
020-7795 6533
Smart Indian restaurant set in a former bank. More...

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