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1. Cloth Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(321)
Price: Expensive
• Traditional French • Farringdon
Booked 11 times today
Having spent years supplying London’s top restaurants through their separate wine businesses, Joe Haynes and Benedict Butterworth have joined forces with Tom Hurst, who has worked at Brawn, The Marksman, Levan, and most recently as Head Chef at Lasdun, to launch the trio’s first restaurant together.Located in a Grade II listed building on Cloth Fair, Cloth Restaurant is part of a historic row of buildings in the City of London that survived the Great Fire of 1666. Down this atmospheric alley opposite St Bartholomew church, Cloth is taking over a double fronted corner site that’s beneath the former home of poet John Betjeman and next door to the two oldest residential buildings in London. Inside, low ceilings, wood floorboards with antique wall lights and artwork create a cosy, intimate atmosphere, while marble tables, long dark wood banquettes, antique crockery and cutlery will create the feel of a classic bistro.
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2. Andrew Edmunds
4.7
Exceptional(2255)
Price: Expensive
• Modern European • Soho
Booked 28 times today
Established in 1985, Andrew Edmunds is considered one of the last bastions of 'old Soho'. This 18th century town house has, for more than thirty years, attracted many loyal customers. A relaxed atmosphere, seasonal menu and famous but reasonably priced wine list have ensured our enduring popularity.
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3. Twenty8 NoMad
4.7
Exceptional(9)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Covent Garden
Booked 7 times today
The NoMad London is described as a 'romantic' spot in multiple reviews. It's praised for its 'cozy and intimate' atmosphere, which is perfect for 'special celebrations' and 'date nights'. One reviewer highlighted it as a 'romantic, candle lighted green house'. Another noted the ambiance was 'great for a dinner date'. The combination of delicious food, friendly service, and an impressive setting makes The NoMad London an ideal place for a romantic evening.
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4. ROKA - Aldwych
4.6
Exceptional(442)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Aldwych
Booked 1 time today
Happy Hour (Bar Area Only)Available Tuesday to Friday on a walk-in basis17:00–20:30Kindly note that our set brunch menu is served throughout lunchtime on Saturdays and all day on Sundays. The à la carte menu is not available during Saturday brunch. Menus may vary depending on the date, time, and location—please check the relevant menu prior to booking.About ROKAThe name ROKA holds deep meaning — RO represents a meeting place where food and drinks are shared with friends, while KA signifies the heat, warmth, and all-embracing energy that surrounds. The core of ROKA's cuisine is the robata grill, inspired by the fishermen of Japan's northern coastal waters who traditionally grilled their catch over charcoal on their boats and shared it using their oars.ROKA Charlotte Street opened in 2004, followed by ROKA Canary Wharf in 2009, ROKA Mayfair in February 2014, and ROKA Aldwych in October 2014.
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5. L'Escargot
4.7
Exceptional(862)
Price: Expensive
• French • Soho
Booked 10 times today
We are offering a special lunch and pre-theatre menu. £24 for 2 courses and £28 for 3 (plus service). It is an amazing bargain and ideal for pre-theatre bookings.L'Escargot is London's oldest and most celebrated French restaurant serving classic French dishes. Favourite dishes include French onion soup, Lobster bisque, oysters, Tournedos "Rossini", Confit of Duck, Chateaubriand and of course snails ! L'Escargot was voted one of the most romantic restaurants in London and is a perfect spot to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. If you want to come in just for a drink, upstairs there is a great cocktail bar with reasonably priced cocktails and a bar snack menu.The restaurant has welcomed celebrities such as Coco Chanel, Charles de Gaulle, Maurice Chevalier, Laurence Olivier, Lucien Freud and Francis Bacon. and was a favourite of Princess DianaL'Escargot is located close to all the major West-End theatres, which makes it an excellent pre and post theatre dining spot.
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6. Sartoria
4.3
Awesome(2143)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Oxford Circus
Booked 7 times today
Sartoria offers a romantic Italian dining experience in London. Reviewers consistently praise its elegant ambiance, with one describing it as 'quietly sophisticated' and another noting it's 'perfect for a date or special occasion'. The decor is frequently mentioned as refined, and the service is described as friendly and attentive, making it an ideal place for a special night out.
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7. Dear Jackie
4.7
Exceptional(14)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Soho
Dear Jackie is a destination for Italian opulence, refined dining and night time glamour. Seductive Murano lighting, red silk walls and plush booths create a sense of discreet intimacy and an atmosphere that is part dolce vita elegance, part disco fabulous. Open for dinner, the menu is a love letter to modern Italian gastronomy - featuring superior pasta dishes and reimagined Italian classics, as well as an extensive list of exquisite wines.
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8. Ave Mario
new
3.9
Excellent(1)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Covent Garden
Booked 2 times today
Ave Mario, autentica trattoria toscanaAve Mario is our most decadent London trattoria, inspired by a Florentine palazzo but with a bold 80s twist. Six-metre high ceilings, a central bar decorated with 3,500 bottles and an irresistibly retro atmosphere in the heart of Covent Garden.Our Head Chef Gianluigi heads up the kitchen, serving up the softest Neapolitan pizzas, Spaghetti Carbonara served in a 4kg pecorino wheel and the humongous T-Bone Fiorentina for two - an 850g cut, grilled and served with a delicious salsa verde. Not forgetting dolci, where an airy three-chocolate mousse is waiting for you. It's dangerous, I'm falling.The perfect spot for a date with your lover, a lunch with your BFF or a family meal just as you like it. Ave Mario is open for lunch and dinner.
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9. Pophams Restaurant - London Fields
4.7
Exceptional(45)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Dalston
Booked 14 times today
Working with seasonal British and Italian produce, each dish takes inspiration from traditional Italian flavours and methods, with a creative approach. Transforming this daytime bakery to a lively neighbourhood restaurant, with small plates and pastas designed for sharing. Our wine list utilises a mixture of well and lesser known grapes; which when combined with innovative and often low intervention methods, create a diverse wine offering to pair harmoniously with our food.For any bookings over 6 people we require a set menu, contact bookings@pophamsbakery.com for more information.
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10. Osteria Napoletana
4.4
Awesome(486)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Notting Hill
Booked 19 times today
Osteria Napoletana is a romantic Italian restaurant that provides an intimate and comfortable space for enjoying authentic Neapolitan cuisine. The cosy atmosphere, as highlighted in reviews, sets the tone for a romantic evening. The excellent service and delicious food further enhance the romantic ambiance. One reviewer mentioned it was perfect for a special treat or occasion, further emphasizing its romantic appeal.
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  • Sarah
    London •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    We had a lovely lunch yesterday to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary. We usually come for dinner but thoroughly enjoyed Sunday lunch. It was really good value for money and the Sunday menu had a very good selection of dishes.
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    L'EscargotPrice: Expensive• French• Soho
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    4.7
  • Stephen
    London •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jul 18, 2025
    A great classy restaurant that represents the sort of casual excellence that makes for a good lunch with friends. We had three different starters followed by 3 different mains and shared everything 3 ways - worked very well and the wine they suggested (unknown to us) set the meal off beautifully. At the expensive end of lunch but really worth it.
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    Cloth RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Traditional French• Farringdon
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    4.7
  • AdrianVIP
    London •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jul 17, 2025
    Always great, friendly service in a busy environment. Lovely and unusual food choices supported by varied wine options
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    Andrew EdmundsPrice: Expensive• Modern European• Soho
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    4.7
  • Fillip
    London •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jul 4, 2025
    Freshly reopened and a very pleasant surprise! Careful staff, beautiful hotel and restaurant, very stylish interior and cleverly planned seating. Food was excellent, although on the pricier side (£100 per person).
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    Twenty8 NoMadPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Covent Garden
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    4.7
  • Russell
    London •7 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on May 3, 2025
    Overall the service was very good but it did feel rushed, likely down to the fact that it was late Saturday night, we were the last to leave. Food was very good indeed. One dish was not quite to my liking , and the team could not done more, they were apologetic, and exchanged it for something else without hesitation. Thank you.
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    ROKA - AldwychPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Aldwych
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    4.6

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