Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in London

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Updated October 05, 2024

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Afternoon Tea at Grosvenor House

4.9

4.9 (456)

£26 to £40

Afternoon Tea

Marble Arch

About the restaurant

Offering the ultimate in British elegance, the Park Room brings a distinguished Afternoon Tea experience to the 5-star Grosvenor House Hotel. With a contemporary design, the Park Room offers a tranquil setting to relax away from busy London life.

With beautiful views overlooking the Royal Hyde Park, Park Room offers a seasonal twist on a traditional Afternoon Tea experience with delicate pastries hand crafted by our Executive Pastry Chef. A selection of Newby teas complements the new Afternoon Tea, with the option to add a glass of Champagne.

Top review

CelesteG

Dined on Sep 20, 2024

Spectacular experience! Service and food was outstanding!!

Ristorante Frescobaldi London

4.8

4.8 (623)

£41 and over

Italian

Mayfair

About the restaurant

Ristorante Frescobaldi London, is the first standalone restaurant and wine bar from Italy’s oldest and most respected wine dynasty; Frescobaldi and The Good Food Society.

Set in one of Mayfair’s most iconic mews, Frescobaldi London serves fresh Italian dishes in a spacious and stylish environment, all complemented with the finest Tuscan wines. The restaurant also has a serene out-door terrace away from the hustle and bustle of Regent Street, perfect for brisk lunches, after-work cocktails and leisurely dinners.

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MOHAMMADvip

Dined on Sep 10, 2024

Best Salt Baked Sea bass, the taste is very delicious with house made sauce. The cheese and spinach Ravioli was amazing. The fried calamari tasted very fresh and crispy. Burrata cheese with sliced tomatoes is a good starter. For desserts we had Tiramisu and Cream Brulee and both were very good. It was a real 5 Stars dining experience and well recommended.

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Experience

2 Courses Lunch

Experience

London Restaurant Festival - 4 Course Tasting Menu

Signor Sassi

4.7

4.7 (796)

£26 to £40

Italian

Belgravia

About the restaurant

Signor Sassi is an iconic Italian restaurant on London’s Knightsbridge Green that is renowned for both its famous clientele and hearty cuisine. Located around the corner from Harrods, Harvey Nicks and glamorous Sloane Street, Signor Sassi restaurant is filled with nooks and crannies perfect for discreet dining. For more than 20 years, the restaurant has been the favourite stomping ground of some of London's most famous faces, from politicians and sports stars to business leaders and royalty, as well as Knightsbridge locals. Perfect for cosy dates, high-powered business lunches and celebrations – the restaurant has a superb Italian menu and signature dishes include the tortellini stuffed with gorgonzola and asparagus; the mixed fish grill; and the lobster, scampi and prawn cocktail. Service at Signor Sassis is super and nothing is too much trouble for the expert waitstaff. The restaurant also has a stellar wine list and a divine dessert menu.

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Suevip

Dined on Aug 18, 2024

Yet again outstanding in every way. Your staff are amazing . Carbonara was delicious, best ever.

CUT at 45 Park Lane

4.7

4.7 (529)

£41 and over

Steak

Mayfair

About the restaurant

A stunning venue in a stunning location, London’s CUT at 45 Park Lane restaurant presents the European debut of world renowned chef and restaurateur Wolfgang Puck. Set within the glamorous art deco Dorchester Collection hotel 45 Park Lane, CUT at 45 Park Lane restaurant mirrors almost exactly its award winning Beverly Hills counterpart, offering the same mouth watering steak and seafood menu, a similarly well crafted wine list and the same atmosphere of moneyed glamour and laid back sophistication. Surrounded by wood panelling and curtaining, lit by low level lamps and high chandeliers and with curved leather banquettes creating an intimate feel, the dining room is as ideally suited to business as to romance and special occasions. From possibly London’s best steaks to salads, lobster, whole roasted fresh fish, and so much more, Puck has created a menu to steal the heart of every one of CUT at 45 Park Lane’s visitors.

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Demitria

Dined on Sep 19, 2024

This was by far the best food I have had in my entire life. The food was astoundingly good, I had the scallops and the prawn spring rolls and let me tell you, you will not be disappointed. Our waiter, cannot remember his name which is frustrating was also the best! Fantastic suggestions, great conversation and just overall a lovely person to have serve you throughout the night. I would advise everyone to go to this restaurant at least once and you will not be disappointed!

Booking Office 1869

4.5

4.5 (22)

£26 to £40

Modern European

King's Cross

About the restaurant

Booking Office 1869 is offering an exciting new drinking and dining destination in the heart of King's Cross. The bar and restaurant is open from 12:00pm to Midnight every day.
Menus have been conceived under the culinary direction of Executive chef Julien Maisonneuve and Head chef Jack Hazell with a complementary cocktail offering conceptualised by the dedicated bar team. A reimagining of the station's original, 19th century ticket hall, celebrated French designer Hugo Toro has created a Victorian-style Winter Garden, showcasing a visual dialogue with the space's extraordinary heritage.

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Michael

Dined 5 days ago

A unique setting and special place for important occasions. Good menu, healthy choices, well presented and tasty! Great service.

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Experience

Sunday Roast

The Locals Chelsea

4.5

4.5 (359)

£25 and under

Modern European

Chelsea

About the restaurant

Located in Chelsea, The Locals is a healthy-eating inspired hangout. Our philosophy is to bring taste and health together in one meal, by using fresh products and all-natural ingredients. We crave experience in food consumption. We believe that a great meal can make you feel better, bring friends and family together and share happy moments.

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Belindavip

Dined 1 day ago

Overall very good experience. Quality produce, good coffee and lovely decor. Recommend for brunch/lunch.

Chucs Belgravia

4.5

4.5 (136)

£26 to £40

Italian

Belgravia

About the restaurant

Chucs Belgravia - The Restaurant & Cafe Collection's flagship location - boasts 55 covers and room for over 100 standing.

The breakfast menu features favourites including indulgent Eggs Benedict and Smashed Avocado on Sourdough, light and healthy bowls, alongside freshly squeezed juices, smoothies, and the renowned Difference Coffee. For those running to the office, there is also a large grab & go offering.

Come lunchtime, Chucs Classics take center stage; Bigoli Cacio e Pepe, the Chopped Cobb Salad and Chicken Milanese with Amalfi Lemon are all available, alongside hearty winter warmers.

Stop by for an evening aperitivo alongside an array of luxury cicchetti, or for dinner from 5pm.

A 120 bin wine list featuring a wide selection of Italian bottles as well as international favourites.

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peter

Dined on Sep 17, 2024

Slow service was the disappointment, food was fine as usual!

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Experience

2 courses:£30 / 3 courses:£35

Experience

The Chucs Breakfast Experience

The Meat & Wine Co Mayfair

4.5

4.5 (21)

£41 and over

Steakhouse

Mayfair

About the restaurant

A fine dining restaurant in London that fuses African heritage and cuisine with modern culinary techniques and contemporary décor.

Each dish is planned and prepared carefully. From knowing exactly where our steak comes from and how it was raised, to sourcing local ingredients, and designing each new menu with seasonal produce in mind. This way, we know that our suppliers have the same values and take the same care when it comes to crafting exceptional meals for diners as we do.

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Paulvip

Dined on Sep 18, 2024

I can’t say enough about our dinner. We had the good fortune to find the restaurant though Open Table and were able to get a table on short notice. The staff were friendly and professional and made sure we were well looked after. Our meal was delicious and very well prepared. We will definitely return on our next visit to London.

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Experience

Set Menu 1 - £79 per person

Experience

Set Menu 2 - £110 per person

Experience

Set Menu 3 - £139 per person

Benihana Chelsea

4.4

4.4 (3024)

£26 to £40

Japanese

Chelsea

About the restaurant

An always popular restaurant on the style-forward Kings Road in London’s Chelsea, Benihana offers an exciting take on Japanese dining. A concept originated way back in the 1960s over in the Big Apple, Benihana brings together food and performance, pioneering ‘eatertainment’. Ideal for families, Benihana is sleek and stylish with a modern interior, but chances are you won’t be paying much attention to your surroundings – most diners are too busy being charmed by the tableside teppan-yaki cookery which sees the chefs create real drama before your very eyes. In addition to the delicious personally created dishes cooked and served at your table, Benihana also offers eat in and lunchtime take away sushi.

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Kevinvip

Dined on Sep 20, 2024

Went for the 3 course £25 meal Fantastic value Shame the mother on the other grill couldn’t control her children But that’s not the restaurant’s fault

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Experience

OpenTable special offer - 3 course set menu £25pp

The Italian Greyhound

4.4

4.4 (1257)

£26 to £40

Italian

Marylebone

About the restaurant

Marylebone’s new bar and dining room. Our menus celebrate casual Italian dining and drinking, paying homage to the neighbourhood bars or ‘bacaros’ of Italy. You’re welcome all day.

Top review

davevip

Dined on Sep 25, 2024

First time here but great experience. Delicious food and wonderful service. Would definitely go back again.

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