Crowned London’s 'Most Romantic Restaurant' at the Mills & Boon Romantics Awards, Clos Maggiore is a secluded oasis of tranquillity and charm in the heart of Covent Garden. The unexpected contemporary French restaurant features a ceiling covered in white blossom and a cosy fireplace - it is like walking into a fairytale. Chef Marcellin Marc serves up Provencal cuisine with individual style and flair.
Dine on contemporary British dishes in an intimately chic, yet grand setting at Berners Tavern. The walls of this romantic restaurant headed up by Jason Atherton are covered in 211 photographic portraits and the centre of the room is flooded with the light of flickering candles in hurricane vases. The Grand Central Station-inspired chandeliers give the restaurant a soft warm glow on your table for two. Perfect for sharing, lovers can enjoy macaroni cheese with braised ox cheek.
A small and intimate space within luxury boutique hotel The Wellesley, Oval Restaurant overlooks Hyde Park and is a romantic venue for just 28 diners. Its design evokes the elegance and glamour of the 1920s with art deco-inspired features including an intricate marble floor inspired by a sophisticated luxury Sunburst clutch by Judith Leiber. Head chef Michele del Monaco serves up authentic Italian food with an emphasis on seasonality and fresh flavours.
Located on the 31st floor of The Shard, nothing is more romantic than enjoying a spectacular meal alongside a breathtaking view of the entire, twinkling London skyline. Aqua Shard allows diners to enjoy contemporary British cuisine from sunrise to sunset. Views stretch from the Houses of Parliament to St. Paul's, Tower Bridge and the City, to the skyscrapers of Canary Wharf. Linking the two wings of the restaurant is a beautiful atrium bar with three-storey high panoramic windows - arguably one of the most sought-after spots to treat someone special.
Wright Brothers Spitalfields is a romantic spot for a seafood feast in London. Set in a double-fronted historic unit within Old Spitalfields Market, the restaurant has space for just 60 people inside, with different seating areas that allow you to choose between the energy and theatre of dining at the Carrara marble bar or an intimate booth. Lovers can enjoy smoked, dressed and cooked oysters, and fruits de mer platters with a selection of the finest shellfish.
For a fun evening with your sweetheart, look no further than Bob Bob Ricard, loved for its decadent and eccentric dining room complete with all-booth seating, leather banquettes, mirrored ceilings and the famous 'Press for Champagne' buttons adorning each table. The restaurant’s menu is equally quirky and retro combining English comfort food (beef Wellington, mushroom and Champagne pie) with a smattering of Russian flavours (home cured herring accompanied by a vodka shot).
- Marcus Wareing’s The Gilbert Scott in St. Pancras creates the perfect ambiance for romantic diners with its impressive arched ceiling always filled with the sounds of lively chatter and ice rattling in cocktail shakers. The restaurant is intimate, luxurious and marked by its golden age glamour. Enjoy an amazing cocktail at the buzzing and famed bar before enjoying British fare of the highest quality for a memorable evening.
- Situated on the eighth floor of the OXO Tower on London’s Southbank, the OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie offers couples a fantastic dining experience. With a spectacular 250-foot garden terrace and some of the most gorgeous views of the Thames, taking in Charing Cross, St Paul’s Cathedral and the City of London, it is often regarded as one of London’s most romantic destinations. The restaurant has seasonal lunch and dinner menus all year round, placing emphasis on classic British plates and incorporating innovative British twists.
- Modern Mediterranean restaurant Apero is a lovely romantic setting that provides a discreet and intimate dining backdrop. Kick off the evening sipping cocktails at the slick bar and then tuck into Head Chef Mark Woolgar’s sharing menu. Located in the original 19th Century vault below the luxurious décor of The Ampersand Hotel, the restaurant offers a taste of the Mediterranean with a tempting menu of sharing plates and cocktails.
Set high up on the seventh floor of The Roof Gardens and offering amazing views of London’s skyline, Babylon is a cut above the rest. The food is contemporary British and the menus change regularly to ensure only the freshest seasonal ingredients are used. Couples looking to dine al fresco can cosy up throughout the winter on the heated terrace to indulge in baked cheeses and fresh breads or enjoy a delicious fresh seafood menu in the summer. And on Tuesday nights, the restaurant comes alive with the smooth tunes of live jazz.