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Restaurants for Valentine's Day in London

A fairly well-known writer going by the name of William Shakespeare once said something along the lines of, 'if food be the food of love, munch on', and that's precisely what we plan to do this Valentine's Day. With London's seemingly never-ending options for amorous encounters, finding the perfect restaurant to conjure up some love in the city needn't be too hard. From elevated Japanese joints to rustic Italian eateries, London has special spots for special occasions coming out of its ears at full speed. Whether you're celebrating with your other half or embarking on the ultimate Valentine's wine-fuelled feast, we've got you covered. Here's our rundown of the top restaurants to celebrate love this Valentine's Day in London.

  1. Restaurants for Valentine's Day in London
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      Jikoni Seafood feastin'
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      Delamina Six tasty courses
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      Medlock Canteen Fiver courses of love
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      Humble Grape Wine and dine
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      The Coral Room Poetry and cocktails
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      Madison Skyline views while you dine
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      Gauthier Soho For a vegan Valentine's Day
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      No. Fifty Cheyne Straight outta a romantic movie
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      Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill More aphrodisiacs
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      J Sheekey An old favourite
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      Clos Maggiore London's most romantic restaurant
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      Galvin La Chapelle Michelin-starred French fare
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      Colonel Saab Get roses with your meal
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      Seabird One for the oyster enthusiasts
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      Fenchurch Dine in the clouds
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      Norma An authentic Siciliian experience
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      Ormer Mayfair Multiple-course tasting menus
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      Balthazar French food
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      The Ritz Restaurant Pulling out all the stops
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      Babur A feast in Forest Hill
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      Andrew Edmunds Stanley Tucci's choice
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      Heliot Steak House Aphrodisiac menu
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      Bagatelle French classics
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      Jang Three Japanese courses
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      Amélie Galentine's and Valentine's
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      Elystan Street Michelin-starred restaurant in Chelsea

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Restaurants for Valentine's Day in London

The best Valentine's Day restaurants in London

Jikoni – Valentine's Day restaurants
Jikoni
Jikoni – Valentine's Day restaurants
Jikoni
Jikoni – Valentine's Day restaurants
Jikoni
Jikoni – Valentine's Day restaurants
Jikoni
Jikoni – Valentine's Day restaurants
Jikoni
Jikoni – Valentine's Day restaurants
Jikoni
Jikoni – Valentine's Day restaurants
Jikoni
Jikoni – Valentine's Day restaurants
Jikoni
Jikoni – Valentine's Day restaurants
Jikoni
Jikoni – Valentine's Day restaurants
Jikoni
Jikoni – Valentine's Day restaurants
Jikoni
Jikoni – Valentine's Day restaurants
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Jikoni

Seafood feastin'

This Valentine's Day, Jikoni is hosting a sumptuous seafood five-course menu. Enjoy candlelight, intimate corners, and dishes brimming with tasty ingredients. Kickstart things with a rhubarb and honey gimlet, followed by exquisite British seafood, and end with a pink peppercorn and rhubarb pavlova paired with Turkish delight semifreddo.

Delamina Townhouse – Valentine's Day restaurants
Delamina Townhouse
Delamina Townhouse – Valentine's Day restaurants
Delamina Townhouse
Delamina Townhouse – Valentine's Day restaurants
Delamina Townhouse
Delamina Townhouse – Valentine's Day restaurants
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Delamina Townhouse – Valentine's Day restaurants
Delamina Townhouse
Delamina Townhouse – Valentine's Day restaurants
Delamina Townhouse
Delamina Townhouse – Valentine's Day restaurants
Delamina Townhouse
Delamina Townhouse – Valentine's Day restaurants
Delamina Townhouse
Delamina Townhouse – Valentine's Day restaurants
Delamina Townhouse
Delamina Townhouse – Valentine's Day restaurants
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Delamina

Six tasty courses

This Valentine's Day at Delamina Townhouse in Covent Garden or Delamina EAST in Shoreditch features a special six-course menu, starting off with a champagne cocktail, followed by a vibrant selection of dips and finger foods. The menu continues with dishes showcasing the finest ingredients from land, sea, and earth. To finish, enjoy a selection of desserts to finish.

Medlock Canteen – Valentine's Day restaurants
Medlock Canteen
Medlock Canteen – Valentine's Day restaurants
Medlock Canteen
Medlock Canteen – Valentine's Day restaurants
Medlock Canteen
Medlock Canteen – Valentine's Day restaurants
Medlock Canteen
Medlock Canteen – Valentine's Day restaurants
Medlock Canteen
Medlock Canteen – Valentine's Day restaurants
Medlock Canteen
Medlock Canteen – Valentine's Day restaurants
Medlock Canteen
Medlock Canteen – Valentine's Day restaurants
Medlock Canteen
Medlock Canteen – Valentine's Day restaurants
Medlock Canteen
Medlock Canteen – Valentine's Day restaurants
Medlock Canteen

Medlock Canteen

Fiver courses of love

Celebrate love this Valentine's at Medlock Canteen with a special dinner designed for the occasion. Tuck into a five-course dinner paired with a selection of Ruby's signature desserts, including the return of her beloved deep-fried rhubarb pie. Highlights include Carlingford oysters with rhubarb mignonette, liver parfait, wild garlic ravioli and beef wellington with truffle mash.

Humble Grape Islington – Valentine's Day restaurants
Humble Grape Islington
Humble Grape Islington – Valentine's Day restaurants
Humble Grape Islington
Humble Grape Islington – Valentine's Day restaurants
Humble Grape Islington
Humble Grape Islington – Valentine's Day restaurants
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Humble Grape Islington – Valentine's Day restaurants
Humble Grape Islington
Humble Grape Islington – Valentine's Day restaurants
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Humble Grape Islington – Valentine's Day restaurants
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Humble Grape Islington – Valentine's Day restaurants
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Humble Grape Islington – Valentine's Day restaurants
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Humble Grape Islington – Valentine's Day restaurants
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Humble Grape Islington – Valentine's Day restaurants
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Humble Grape Islington – Valentine's Day restaurants
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Wine and dine

The executive chef at Humble Grape has curated a five-course set menu priced at available at all locations on the 14th and 15th of February. The meal begins with a Parmesan Madeleine, followed by a choice of starters. For the main, diners may select from the rump fillet, seared seabass, or cauliflower steak. For dessert, enjoy the luxurious hazelnut Choux.

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    4 Topsfield Parade, Haringey
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    8 Devonshire Row, The City/City of London
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    2 Battersea Rise, Battersea
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The Coral Room – Valentine's Day restaurants
The Coral Room
The Coral Room – Valentine's Day restaurants
The Coral Room
The Coral Room – Valentine's Day restaurants
The Coral Room
The Coral Room – Valentine's Day restaurants
The Coral Room
The Coral Room – Valentine's Day restaurants
The Coral Room
The Coral Room – Valentine's Day restaurants
The Coral Room
The Coral Room – Valentine's Day restaurants
The Coral Room
The Coral Room – Valentine's Day restaurants
The Coral Room
The Coral Room – Valentine's Day restaurants
The Coral Room
The Coral Room – Valentine's Day restaurants
The Coral Room
The Coral Room – Valentine's Day restaurants
The Coral Room
The Coral Room – Valentine's Day restaurants
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The Coral Room

Poetry and cocktails

Soak up the love and creativity at The Coral Room in London's literary quarter., where acclaimed poet Luke Davis returns with his vintage typewriter to craft bespoke, heartfelt poems tailored to you from 11:30am to 7:30pm on Friday, 14th February. There will be a bespoke cocktail menu inspired by adventurer Richard Crosbie. Sip the Italian coastal-inspired Botticelli or the exotic Moroccan Nuage. Afterwards, head to Dalloway Terrace for a six-course feast of venison tartare, Dover sole meunière, and desserts like passion fruit tart and chilli chocolate crémeux.

Madison – Valentine's Day restaurants
Madison
Madison – Valentine's Day restaurants
Madison
Madison – Valentine's Day restaurants
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Madison – Valentine's Day restaurants
Madison
Madison – Valentine's Day restaurants
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Madison – Valentine's Day restaurants
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Madison – Valentine's Day restaurants
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Madison – Valentine's Day restaurants
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Madison – Valentine's Day restaurants
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Madison – Valentine's Day restaurants
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Madison

Skyline views while you dine

The restaurant at Madison is an ode to the exceptional dining scene in New York, inspired by the dynamic neighbourhoods across the state. For Valentine's Day this year, they're hosting a special three-course menu with the option to book a window seat for elevated views of London's skyline. The V-Day menu boasts dishes like lobster tacos, caramelised beetroot tart and chocolate lava cake, but that's just a taster of what's on offer.

Gauthier Soho – Valentine's Day restaurants
Gauthier Soho
Gauthier Soho – Valentine's Day restaurants
Gauthier Soho
Gauthier Soho – Valentine's Day restaurants
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Gauthier Soho – Valentine's Day restaurants
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Gauthier Soho – Valentine's Day restaurants
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Gauthier Soho – Valentine's Day restaurants
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Gauthier Soho – Valentine's Day restaurants
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Gauthier Soho – Valentine's Day restaurants
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Gauthier Soho – Valentine's Day restaurants
Gauthier Soho
Gauthier Soho – Valentine's Day restaurants
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Gauthier Soho

For a vegan Valentine's Day

Chef Alexis Gauthier's plant-based fine dining experience in Soho has created an exclusive vegan Valentine's tasting menu with nine courses. Dishes include the likes of plant caviar and golden turnips marseillaise, with a pair of sumptuous puddings to round things off. Whether you're vegan lifers, just looking to continue Veganuary, or on the hunt for something different, Gauthier Soho is an excellent choice for plant-based romance.

No. Fifty Cheyne

Straight outta a romantic movie

No. Fifty Cheyne in Chelsea is designed to make you feel warm and fuzzy, with its hanging crystal chandeliers, crisp white tablecloths and wandering waistcoat-wearing sommeliers. The flattering service instantly makes you feel at ease, as does the menu, which boasts classic British fare with a twist crafted with ingredients sourced from the finest British suppliers. No. Fifty Cheyne's Executive Head Chef Iain Smith has crafted a special romantic Valentine's Day Menu for the big day, including a glass of Ruinart Champagne plus dishes like belted galloway fillet and confit king oyster mushrooms.

Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill

More aphrodisiacs

Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill is a top pick come February 14th. They shuck over 1,000 oysters daily and have been serving champagne and shellfish from the British Isles since back in 1916. Their menu focuses on the finest quality seafood, with some seasonal meat and game staples, as well as menus for whiskey, gin, vodka, rum, martini and much more. Bentley's Valentine's Day menu is crafted to ignite romance, featuring dishes like tender short ribs, luxurious steak oscar, and tempting desserts.

J Sheekey

An old favourite

J Sheekey has been one of London's favourite seafood restaurants since the 1890s. This classic dining spot in the heart of Covent Garden oozes sophistication with its wood-panelled interior and crisp white tablecloths. It's named after the founder Josef Sheekey, who first made a name for himself as an oyster trader in Mayfair in the late 1800s. Inside, you'll find an oyster bar (ahem, aphrodisiac) where you can feast on fresh shellfish accompanied by exquisite Moët and Chandon champagne. They usually host a Valentine's to remember, including a seafood feast with sophisticated wine pairings, all to the sound of a live jazz band.

Clos Maggiore

London's most romantic restaurant

Clos Maggiore in Covent Garden has been voted London's most romantic restaurant on many occasions, and it's easy to see why. It's all about high-end modern European cuisine with a contemporary twist. The decor and atmosphere are inspired by the sophisticated inns of the South of France and Tuscany, with dark wood paired with florals and walls of glass-filled cabinets. The Valentine's Day menu comes with a glass of Champagne rosé followed by a variety of mouthwatering dishes. You can also add a wine pairing for a supplement.

Galvin La Chapelle

Michelin-starred French fare

You could visit Galvin La Chapelle solely for its architecture since it's located in a stunning former chapel with large arched windows, high stone ceilings and a decor dripping in elegance. The traditional yet modern French menu boasts a Michelin star, made using the freshest seasonal produce, meaning the menus change regularly. They'll be hosting a sharing Valentine's dinner with a selection of starters, mains and desserts, all washed down with champagne.

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Get roses with your meal

On arrival, Colonel Saab's romantic five-course Valentine's tasting menu includes tempting dishes like Malabar grilled lobster, tandoori lamb chops, and a heavenly dessert platter including pistachio cardamom kulfi falooda and saffron rabri. Voted the UK's Best Asian restaurant at the Asian Curry Awards, Colonel Saab's intimate atmosphere, decked out with Indian art and family heirlooms, provides the perfect backdrop for a romantic Valentine's meal.

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Seabird

One for the oyster enthusiasts

Seabird is perched high up fourteen floors at the top of the Hoxton Hotel. It's all about the views here, best enjoyed with a glass of bubbling champagne on the long, glamorous terrace (it's got a retractable roof for chillier days). The restaurant offers the longest oyster list in the city, with a raw ice counter stacked high with (usually) eight different varieties. They sometimes host a special Valentine's Day set menu with wine pairing. Seabird's Valentine's menu sets the mood with luxurious dishes like lobster rice, pluma Ibérico steak, and crema Catalana cheesecake for a night to remember.

Fenchurch

Dine in the clouds

Dine in the clouds on level 37 of Sky Garden at Fenchurch, a rooftop restaurant serving a menu of contemporary British fare. They have a range of Valentine’s Day events, like their table for two, which comes with an artisan sharing board and a bottle of Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial Champagne. The in-house DJ will be spinning chilled tracks which you can enjoy while you stroll through the idyllic rooftop garden with London’s epic skyline as your backdrop.

Norma

An authentic Siciliian experience

This contemporary and vibrant restaurant on Charlotte Street in Fitzrovia embodies the food and culture of Sicily and old-school Italian hospitality. The first two floors of the restaurant are dedicated to dining, where you'll get to experience their special five-course Valentine's menu. It includes a variety of snacks, antipasti, main dishes and desserts. Make sure you leave room for their sumptuous desserts.

Ormer Mayfair

Multiple-course tasting menus

Ormer Mayfair is a classy restaurant located at the Flemings Mayfair Hotel, decked out with a wood-panelled interior, funky flooring and tables with crisp white tablecloths. For Valentine's Day this year, they are hosting a special seven-course menu, including canapés and a range of delicious courses. You can add wine pairing for a surcharge.

Balthazar

French food

 This romantic French restaurant in Covent Garden is ideal for a V-Day date night, further enhanced by the music. Celebrate with a prix fixe menu from or à la carte classics like fruits de mer, French onion soup, and steak frites. From 14–16 February, you can also enjoy their special potion d'amour cocktail, which isa mix of tequila, berry liqueur, and citrus. End with the Valentine's sensation dessert—chocolate mousse, rosewood meringue, cherries, and lavender Chantilly cream.

The Ritz Restaurant

Pulling out all the stops

Consider spending Valentine's Day at The Ritz, enjoying a fantastic four-course menu by Executive Chef John Williams MBE. Each course comes with a glass of Barons de Rothschild 'Ritz Reserve' Rosé NV Champagne. Live entertainment adds to the vibe, and the candlelit vibe in the beautiful dining room makes it a special place for February 14th. There's also a Valentine's afternoon tea with delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and homemade strawberry preserve and 20 loose-leaf teas. It's all accompanied by live music to set the mood.

Babur

A feast in Forest Hill

This February, at Babur, the renowned Indian restaurant in South East London, Executive Chef Jiwan Lal and his team present a special four-course Valentine's tasting menu featuring dishes like clove-smoked venison chops, lychee and rose petal bellini, and a saffron sauce with truffle puff for vegetarians. The beloved Indian restaurant in South East London, is celebrating 39 years of culinary innovation this February.

Andrew Edmunds

Stanley Tucci's choice

Andrew Edmunds Restaurant is a Soho bastion of candlelit romance and unpretentious European cuisine – famous actor Stanley Tucci even proclaimed it the most romantic restaurant in London. Their Valentine's Day dinner menu features a selection of contemporary dishes, like dressed crab with fennel salsa and lemon mayonnaise and Cornish lamb rump with braised rainbow chard and anchoïade. An impressive array of international fine wines provides the ideal accompaniment.

Heliot Steak House

Aphrodisiac menu

Heliot Steak House is launching a luxurious aphrodisiac menu exclusively for Valentine's Day. Start with rosé champagne and seared king scallops, followed by sharing mains of fillet chateaubriand and whole lobster. Leave room for something sweet, there's on a sweet note dark chocolate fondant and raspberry sorbet. The restaurant is located in Leicester Square's Hippodrome Casino, which has a glamorous 1930s Vegas-inspired setting.

Bagatelle

French classics

Bagatelle London offers a chic and elegant dining experience this Valentine's week, featuring its à la carte menu alongside exclusive Valentine's specials. Highlights include lobster ravioli with a spicy twist, meunière-style sole with crispy potato mille-feuille, and a decadent chocolate and coffee religious pastry.

Jang

Three Japanese courses

Enjoy a three-course meal with a cocktail crafted by chef Dana, starting with a choice of hamachi or salmon sashimi, served with beetroot Jangajji dressing, lovage chilli oil, and baby basil. For the main course, choose between dry-aged sirloin steak or sea bream, presented K-BBQ-style with ssam lettuce, Maldon salt with sesame oil, ssamjang, and jumeokbab rice. Guests may upgrade to A5 Wagyu Steak or half a lobster with chilli butter for a surcharge. To finish, enjoy a sweet puffed rice gangjeong skewer with dried raspberries and raspberry sorbet.

Amélie

Galentine's and Valentine's

This Valentine's Day, Amélie is serving a menu for both couples and friends. Couples can enjoy a four-course meal with dishes like crab bun, British wagyu pithivier, and rhubarb & white chocolate heart, along with a bespoke cocktail and a gift from Château La Coste. For Galentine's, the sharing menu includes yellowtail tartare, crab & caviar, and whole grilled chicken with vin jaune sauce. Celebrate love or friendship in style, available on the 14th and 15th of February.

Elystan Street

Michelin-starred restaurant in Chelsea

This Valentine's Day, guests can enjoy a delicious menu at Elystan Street, designed to be shared with someone special. The menu begins with sourdough bread and a choice of Porthilly oyster with caviar or salt-baked white beetroot. Next, enjoy a wild mushroom tea with a truffle croustade, followed by a carpaccio of Orkney scallops or an aged fillet of beef. The main course offers a fillet of sea bass or roast leg of Pyrenean lamb, finishing with a rhubarb, clementine, vanilla, and sauternes trifle.

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