The Most Romantic Restaurants in London

par The OpenTable Team

Mise à jour le 09 novembre 2023

London is hailed as the most romantic city in the United Kingdom. Full of iconic places to take a date like the London Eye and St. Paul’s Cathedral, London is a city of art, history, culture—and, of course, amazing food. Romance is always in the air, and when it comes to wooing a loved one, it’s true what they say: the way to the heart really is through the stomach. But where are the smartest, savviest diners eating out? Welcome to the Tastemaker 20. We’ve pulled data from thousands of restaurants to find the top spots among OpenTable's most expert, seasoned diners. You’ll find everything from neighborhood gems to British classics, rustic Italian spots to white table-clothed fine dining—all vetted by the types of tastemakers who know the best spots around the city. Impress your date and score a table.

Trinity

4.9

4.9 (3569)

41 £ et plus

Européenne

Clapham

À propos du restaurant

Recommended by diners for immaculate service and imaginative cuisine, Trinity is one of London’s fine dining hot spots. The staff are charming and helpful, and though the food is Michelin-starred level, reviews comment on the lack of pretention. Couples on a date night might want to ask about the house tarte tatin. They only make seven every day, and it’s a sublime sharing dessert to round off your four-course meal. Remember to ask ahead of your visit to avoid missing out!

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Patrick

Y est allé·e le 27 févr. 2024

Très très bon restaurant gastronomique qui mérite largement son étoile Michelin. La salle reste toutefois assez bruyante pour un restaurant de ce rang. Nous aurions mis 5 étoiles si l'ambiance avait été plus feutrée.

Hawksmoor Seven Dials

4.6

4.6 (13044)

De 26 £ à 40 £

Grillade

Covent Garden

À propos du restaurant

Steak is a great meal that is both decadent and simple, but doing it well is almost an art form. Hawksmoor Seven Dials gets it just right at their restaurant just around the corner from the famous Covent Garden area of London. Diners regularly comment on how perfectly cooked the meat is, and how well the sides, sauces, and even wine complement the delicious mains. A must for meat lovers and a sure way to impress your date.

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MarcF

Y est allé·e le 5 mai 2024

Un très bon « rôti du dimanche « au comptoir. Un moment très agréable

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4.2

4.2 (18671)

De 26 £ à 40 £

Britannique Moderne

Covent Garden

À propos du restaurant

Executive Chef Sean Burbridge prides himself on offering “an eclectic mix of modern British comfort food and international dishes.” So, this is a great place to take a date if neither of you is sure what cuisine you’re in the mood for. Start with a classic prawn cocktail, or make it more exotic and go for the wasabi prawns with salt and pepper squid. A melting chocolate bombe might be a sweet sharing moment at the end of your meal. Lots of choice in an elegantly presented venue.

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ElianaM

Y est allé·e le 1 janv. 2025

Très beau restaurant que on a bien mangé en famille je recommande on a déjà passé le Nouvel An de 2023 et toujours aussi bon

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4.7

4.7 (5940)

25 £ ou moins

Steak

Soho

À propos du restaurant

The City branch of this restaurant is set in an old electricity substation in the basement of a Grade II listed building. The industrial touches this lends to the décor are fun and a great talking point. Staff write the specials in chalk on the pillars, and brickwork archways provide nooks for supplies for the wait staff. Amongst this intriguing paraphernalia, you and your date can enjoy some of the finest cooked meat in London. Skinny chops, big chops, and off-the-bone meat are the core of this menu, with a mouthwatering range of sauces and sides. A carnivore’s paradise.

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Caroline

Y est allé·e le 15 déc. 2024

Tout était parfait! Le staff était super sympathique. Le service était excellent, l’ambiance avec musique des années 80, c’était génial et la nourriture très goûteuse, chaude et des portions généreuses

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4.9

4.9 (2221)

41 £ et plus

Britannique

Marylebone

À propos du restaurant

A relatively recent addition to London’s dining scene, Portland opened in 2015 and won a Michelin star in their very first year. Famous for rare and esoteric additions to the wine list, this is a great place to take any budding sommeliers. The food is just as enticing. There’s a tasting menu and an a la carte dinner menu, and a very well-priced lunch menu. Mains include thornback ray with mussels and lovage, or shorthorn beef with black garlic. If you go for a birthday or anniversary, tell the staff; you might just get a little treat!

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OpenTable Diner

Y est allé·e le 7 janv. 2023

Pour un anniversaire. Personnel attentionné avec petite carte d’anniversaire à l’arrivée et petit cadeau au départ. Plat excellent à la hauteur de l’autre étoile. Petit bémol, mon ami a trouvé du cartilage dans un plat c (inadmissible pour un restaurant une étoile au Michelin)

Hakkasan - Hanway Place

4.5

4.5 (6349)

41 £ et plus

Chinoise

Fitzrovia

À propos du restaurant

The original Hakkasan, Hanway Place opened in 2001 and is a designer paradise of modern wooden lattice and beautiful Chinoiserie decadence. A thoroughly contemporary interior contrasts with some traditional Eastern flavors such as crispy duck, hot and sour soup, satay chicken, and fragrant jasmine rice. Guests comment on how the restaurant manages to combine elegance with comfort, and of course, great taste. Bright colors and stunning presentation make this a surprising and exciting restaurant to take a date or loved one.

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OpenTable Diner

Y est allé·e le 8 oct. 2022

Favourite restaurant in London

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Expérience

The Devil Wears Prada - 3 courses & cocktail

Expérience

Weekend Brunch

Expérience

Taste of Hakkasan - 3 Course Menu and Champagne

The Ledbury

4.9

4.9 (2809)

41 £ et plus

Britannique

Notting Hill

À propos du restaurant

Listed as one of the world’s top 50 restaurants, Brett Graham’s multiple award-winning Ledbury is a Notting Hill treasure. A friendly atmosphere and quirky yet elegant décor accompany delicious food matched with wines from small and exclusive estates. The menu includes such delights as frozen English wasabi, clay baked white beetroot, hen of the woods, and brown sugar tart with stem ginger ice cream. The Ledbury manages to achieve that elusive state of being high end without being pretentious. A date night to remember.

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Amelie

Y est allé·e le 10 janv. 2024

Tout était parfait !! Un très bon souvenir pendant mon premier séjour à Londres

Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill

4.7

4.7 (2731)

41 £ et plus

Fruits de mer

Mayfair

À propos du restaurant

A London establishment since 1916, Bentley’s has over a century of serving fantastic British fish to hungry customers wanting a break from shopping and sightseeing. The patron chef is Richard Corrigan, who has cooked for the Queen, so you'll dine on food appreciated by royalty. A great conversation starter for any date! Enjoy a wide range of oysters, all individually priced, or have something a bit heartier like Cornish fish soup. The royal sharing platter is sure to be a big hit with seafood fans.

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MJ21VIP

Y est allé·e le 11 juin 2019

My favorite seafood restaurant in London.

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Expérience

Best of Bentley's 3 Course Set Menu

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal

4.6

4.6 (6621)

41 £ et plus

Britannique

Knightsbridge

À propos du restaurant

Date night should be fun, and few restaurants are more fun and quirky than Heston Blumenthal’s signature venue. The celebrity chef is famous for his quest to perfect familiar dishes by reinventing them in weird and wonderful ways. Dinner comes from a love of gastronomic history, which is evident in dishes such as Plum Meat Fruit, with spiced red wine and chicken liver, or Roast Venison with the classic combination of meat and cherries. The presentation is what makes Dinner fun, so look out for oranges that aren’t really oranges or dry ice rising from the table.

Meilleur avis

OpenTable Diner

Y est allé·e le 17 nov. 2022

Tout simplement fantastique. Le service est exceptionnel, la nourriture excellente, les portion son généreuses. Une expérience culinaire hors du commun. Nous avons visité les cuisine, impressionnant.