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The Most Romantic Restaurants in London

Finding the best restaurants for a date night in London has never been easier than with our curated guide to the most romantic restaurants in London.

World of Mouth team | Oct 06, 2023

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Planning the perfect date night in the United Kingdom's bustling capital? Our guide to the best romantic restaurants in London is your ultimate resource. From charming hidden gems to rich culinary experiences, we've gathered the best restaurants in London for a date night that promises romance and unforgettable flavors. Among our recommendations are favorites like Pique-Nique, Gauthier Soho, and Pantechnicon — establishments that showcase the variety in the city's dining scene. Curated based on the recommendations from World of Mouth experts such David J Constable, Margaux Koopman, and Chi Ng, this list ensures that your next romantic evening will be one for the books.

Kitchen Table

Kitchen Table is a 20-seat restaurant offering a unique interactive dining experience, where guests can watch Head Chef James Knappett and his team prepare and serve a daily changing menu of meticulously sourced British ingredients. The restaurant is hidden behind Bubbledogs, a hot dog and champagne bar, and features a large counter with a distinctive design that invites a lively atmosphere. Among the standout dishes from the 12-course tasting menu are the smoked and pickled quail egg with black vinegar, black truffles, and black garlic puree, and the brill cooked in foie gras fat topped with a raw slice of foie gras.

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Chiltern Firehouse

Chiltern Firehouse is a high-end brasserie located in a Victorian fire station that stays open all day. The eatery is known for its atmospheric setting with cosy corner seatings, and a varied menu that includes standout dishes like oysters, raw scallops, and Iberian pork. With an easy and friendly service, it also boasts an impressive bar with a wide range of cocktails and a well-received seafood raw bar.

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The French House

The French House is a historic pub in Soho that has been a popular spot for artists, writers, and actors for many years. The restaurant, run by head chef Neil Borthwick, offers classic French dishes, including grilled ox tongue and roast skate wing, along with freshly baked madeleines served with zingy lemon curd. Known for its no music, no machines, no television, and no mobile phones rule, it's a haven for those who enjoy good conversation over a glass of one of their thirty superb champagnes and wines.

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The Greenhouse

"The Greenhouse" serves modern French cuisine, with a high level of execution. The Landes chicken is a standout dish, appreciated by many visitors for its exceptional taste. A visit to this restaurant offers an opportunity to experience the finest in French culinary tradition.

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Mazi

Mazi is a Greek restaurant that brings a modern twist to traditional Greek cuisine. With a focus on the shared dining tradition, Mazi, which means "together" in Greek, offers a variety of dishes including popular choices like courgette fritters and aubergine dip. The restaurant also features a quaint courtyard, providing a sense of being in Greece.

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Pique-Nique

Pique-Nique is a French restaurant and rôtisserie located in Bermondsey, London. Known for its wellington specials, the seabass wellington is a popular choice among patrons. The restaurant also offers a variety of dishes, including the Pithivier St Jacques, which was a hit during their New Year’s Eve special.

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Gauthier Soho

Gauthier Soho is a 100% vegan restaurant that has reinvented French gastronomy with a plant-based focus. The menu features creative dishes such as Fleur de Courgette Farcie, Heritage Beetroot, Leek Terrine, and Tomato Ravioli, all designed to positively impact our planet. With a commitment to sustainability, Gauthier Soho is recognized for its low carbon footprint and innovative culinary techniques.

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Pantechnicon

Pantechnicon is a multifaceted establishment offering a blend of Scandi and Japanese fusion dishes, served in an aesthetically pleasing setting. The restaurant features a rooftop garden, providing a tranquil, botanical-filled hideaway where guests can unwind with a curated selection of cocktails, wines, and exclusive spirits. On the menu, you'll find a celebration of Japanese food, culture, and craft, alongside French and Italian Riviera-inspired dishes.

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The Seafood Bar

The Seafood Bar is a modern seafood restaurant that offers a wide variety of high-quality seafood. The establishment is known for its sustainability efforts, sourcing fish and seafood from sustainable sources whenever possible. Based on customer recommendations, the restaurant's oysters and king prawns are especially delicious, making it an ideal spot for a date night.

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Jamavar

Jamavar is a Michelin-starred Indian restaurant in Mayfair, known for its innovative cooking and gracious hospitality. The menu, curated by Executive Chef Surender Mohan, features exceptional pan-Indian dishes like pepper and garlic soft shell crab, stone bass tikka, and adraki lamb chops, all prepared using fresh British produce and authentic Indian techniques. The restaurant's beautiful interiors, inspired by the Viceroy’s House in New Delhi, offer a palatial dining experience, with two dining spaces - The Dining Room and The Game Room - featuring intricate patterns and colonial flourishes.

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estiatorio Milos London

Estiatorio Milos London is a high-end Greek restaurant known for its exceptional seafood offerings, particularly the fish. The establishment provides a beautiful setting with well-appointed tables, making it an ideal spot for a special lunch. Despite its upscale status, it maintains a warm and inviting atmosphere, ensuring a pleasant dining experience for all.

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Evelyn's Table

Evelyn's Table is a cozy, intimate 12-seater restaurant nestled in the basement of the Blue Posts pub, where the Selby brothers offer a multi-course set menu that's not flashy but impeccably flavorful. The menu is a testament to their quiet charm and understated talent, featuring dishes influenced by their time in Japan and France, like the savory mushroom dashi broth with soba noodles. The restaurant is also known for its evolving wine and sake selection, curated to complement each dish and provide a dynamic dining experience.

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Restaurant Story

Restaurant Story, led by Tom Sellers, offers solid cooking with a modern twist. It's known for its amazing tasting menu which showcases the team's culinary brilliance. With big plans on the horizon for 2022, it's a destination restaurant to keep an eye on.

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Planning the perfect date night in the United Kingdom's bustling capital? Our guide to the best romantic restaurants in London is your ultimate resource. From charming hidden gems to rich culinary experiences, we've gathered the best restaurants in London for a date night that promises romance and unforgettable flavors. Among our recommendations are favorites like Pique-Nique, Gauthier Soho, and Pantechnicon — establishments that showcase the variety in the city's dining scene. Curated based on the recommendations from World of Mouth experts such David J Constable, Margaux Koopman, and Chi Ng, this list ensures that your next romantic evening will be one for the books.

Kitchen Table

Kitchen Table is a 20-seat restaurant offering a unique interactive dining experience, where guests can watch Head Chef James Knappett and his team prepare and serve a daily changing menu of meticulously sourced British ingredients. The restaurant is hidden behind Bubbledogs, a hot dog and champagne bar, and features a large counter with a distinctive design that invites a lively atmosphere. Among the standout dishes from the 12-course tasting menu are the smoked and pickled quail egg with black vinegar, black truffles, and black garlic puree, and the brill cooked in foie gras fat topped with a raw slice of foie gras.

Recommended by

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View recommendation

Chiltern Firehouse

Chiltern Firehouse is a high-end brasserie located in a Victorian fire station that stays open all day. The eatery is known for its atmospheric setting with cosy corner seatings, and a varied menu that includes standout dishes like oysters, raw scallops, and Iberian pork. With an easy and friendly service, it also boasts an impressive bar with a wide range of cocktails and a well-received seafood raw bar.

Recommended by

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View recommendation

The French House

The French House is a historic pub in Soho that has been a popular spot for artists, writers, and actors for many years. The restaurant, run by head chef Neil Borthwick, offers classic French dishes, including grilled ox tongue and roast skate wing, along with freshly baked madeleines served with zingy lemon curd. Known for its no music, no machines, no television, and no mobile phones rule, it's a haven for those who enjoy good conversation over a glass of one of their thirty superb champagnes and wines.

Recommended by

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View recommendation

The Greenhouse

"The Greenhouse" serves modern French cuisine, with a high level of execution. The Landes chicken is a standout dish, appreciated by many visitors for its exceptional taste. A visit to this restaurant offers an opportunity to experience the finest in French culinary tradition.

Recommended by

Round photo icons on a pile.
View recommendation

Mazi

Mazi is a Greek restaurant that brings a modern twist to traditional Greek cuisine. With a focus on the shared dining tradition, Mazi, which means "together" in Greek, offers a variety of dishes including popular choices like courgette fritters and aubergine dip. The restaurant also features a quaint courtyard, providing a sense of being in Greece.

Recommended by

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View recommendation

Pique-Nique

Pique-Nique is a French restaurant and rôtisserie located in Bermondsey, London. Known for its wellington specials, the seabass wellington is a popular choice among patrons. The restaurant also offers a variety of dishes, including the Pithivier St Jacques, which was a hit during their New Year’s Eve special.

Recommended by

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View recommendation

Gauthier Soho

Gauthier Soho is a 100% vegan restaurant that has reinvented French gastronomy with a plant-based focus. The menu features creative dishes such as Fleur de Courgette Farcie, Heritage Beetroot, Leek Terrine, and Tomato Ravioli, all designed to positively impact our planet. With a commitment to sustainability, Gauthier Soho is recognized for its low carbon footprint and innovative culinary techniques.

Recommended by

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View recommendation

Pantechnicon

Pantechnicon is a multifaceted establishment offering a blend of Scandi and Japanese fusion dishes, served in an aesthetically pleasing setting. The restaurant features a rooftop garden, providing a tranquil, botanical-filled hideaway where guests can unwind with a curated selection of cocktails, wines, and exclusive spirits. On the menu, you'll find a celebration of Japanese food, culture, and craft, alongside French and Italian Riviera-inspired dishes.

Recommended by

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View recommendation

The Seafood Bar

The Seafood Bar is a modern seafood restaurant that offers a wide variety of high-quality seafood. The establishment is known for its sustainability efforts, sourcing fish and seafood from sustainable sources whenever possible. Based on customer recommendations, the restaurant's oysters and king prawns are especially delicious, making it an ideal spot for a date night.

Recommended by

Round photo icons on a pile.
View recommendation

Jamavar

Jamavar is a Michelin-starred Indian restaurant in Mayfair, known for its innovative cooking and gracious hospitality. The menu, curated by Executive Chef Surender Mohan, features exceptional pan-Indian dishes like pepper and garlic soft shell crab, stone bass tikka, and adraki lamb chops, all prepared using fresh British produce and authentic Indian techniques. The restaurant's beautiful interiors, inspired by the Viceroy’s House in New Delhi, offer a palatial dining experience, with two dining spaces - The Dining Room and The Game Room - featuring intricate patterns and colonial flourishes.

Recommended by

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View recommendation

estiatorio Milos London

Estiatorio Milos London is a high-end Greek restaurant known for its exceptional seafood offerings, particularly the fish. The establishment provides a beautiful setting with well-appointed tables, making it an ideal spot for a special lunch. Despite its upscale status, it maintains a warm and inviting atmosphere, ensuring a pleasant dining experience for all.

Recommended by

Round photo icons on a pile.
View recommendation

Evelyn's Table

Evelyn's Table is a cozy, intimate 12-seater restaurant nestled in the basement of the Blue Posts pub, where the Selby brothers offer a multi-course set menu that's not flashy but impeccably flavorful. The menu is a testament to their quiet charm and understated talent, featuring dishes influenced by their time in Japan and France, like the savory mushroom dashi broth with soba noodles. The restaurant is also known for its evolving wine and sake selection, curated to complement each dish and provide a dynamic dining experience.

Recommended by

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View recommendation

Restaurant Story

Restaurant Story, led by Tom Sellers, offers solid cooking with a modern twist. It's known for its amazing tasting menu which showcases the team's culinary brilliance. With big plans on the horizon for 2022, it's a destination restaurant to keep an eye on.

Recommended by

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View recommendation

Looking for more restaurant recommendations to

London

? Download the World of Mouth app for free and discover expert recommendations to over

2,200

destinations, curated by top chefs, food writers and sommeliers. From street food to fine dining and well known institutions to hidden gems, World of Mouth is your ultimate insider's guide to the world's best restaurants.

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