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.

Restaurants for Valentine's Day in London
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Restaurants for Valentine's Day in London
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1Jikoni Seafood feastin'
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2Delamina Six tasty courses
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3Medlock Canteen Fiver courses of love
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4Humble Grape Wine and dine
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5The Coral Room Poetry and cocktails
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6Madison Skyline views while you dine
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7Gauthier Soho For a vegan Valentine's Day
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8No. Fifty Cheyne Straight outta a romantic movie
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9Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill More aphrodisiacs
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10J Sheekey An old favourite
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11Clos Maggiore London's most romantic restaurant
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12Galvin La Chapelle Michelin-starred French fare
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13Colonel Saab Get roses with your meal
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14Seabird One for the oyster enthusiasts
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15Fenchurch Dine in the clouds
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16Norma An authentic Siciliian experience
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17Ormer Mayfair Multiple-course tasting menus
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18Balthazar French food
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19The Ritz Restaurant Pulling out all the stops
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20Babur A feast in Forest Hill
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21Andrew Edmunds Stanley Tucci's choice
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22Heliot Steak House Aphrodisiac menu
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23Bagatelle French classics
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24Jang Three Japanese courses
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25Amélie Galentine's and Valentine's
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26Elystan Street Michelin-starred restaurant in Chelsea
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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.
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19-21 Blandford Street, Marylebone
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Jikoni
020-703 419 88 - Read more on Thatsup





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.
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13-15 Tavistock St, Covent Garden
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Delamina Townhouse
020-458 655 55 - Read more on Thatsup





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.
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5 Owen Street, Manchester City Centre
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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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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.
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16-22 Great Russell Street, Fitzrovia/Bloomsbury
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The Coral Room
020-734 712 21 - Read more on Thatsup





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.
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Rooftop Terrace One, New Change, The City/City of London
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Madison
020-369 351 60 - Read more on Thatsup





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.
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21 Romilly Street, Soho
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Gauthier Soho
020-749 431 11 - Read more on Thatsup
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.
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50 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea
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No. Fifty Cheyne
020-737 687 87 - Read more on Thatsup
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.
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11-15 Swallow Street, Mayfair
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Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill
020-773 447 56 - Read more on Thatsup
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.
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28-32 St Martin's Ct, Covent Garden
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J Sheekey
020-724 025 65 - Read more on Thatsup
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.
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33 King St, Covent Garden
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Clos Maggiore
020-458 011 74 - Read more on Thatsup
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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35 Spital Square, Shoreditch/Tower Hamlets/City of London
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Galvin La Chapelle
020-729 904 00 - Read more on Thatsup
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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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.
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40 Blackfriars Road, South Bank/Southwark
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Seabird
020-790 330 50 - Read more on Thatsup
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.
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The Fenchurch Building, 1 Sky Garden Walk, The City/City of London
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Fenchurch Restaurant
033-377 200 20 - Read more on Thatsup
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.
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8 Charlotte St., Fitzrovia
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Norma
020-399 562 24 - Read more on Thatsup
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.
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Flemings Mayfair Hotel, 7-12 Half Moon St, Mayfair
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Ormer Mayfair by Sofian
020-701 656 01 - Read more on Thatsup
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.
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4-6 Russell St, Covent Garden
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Balthazar
020-330 111 55 - Read more on Thatsup
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.
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150 Piccadilly, Mayfair
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The Ritz Restaurant
020-730 023 70 - Read more on Thatsup
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.
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119 Brockley Rise
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Babur
020-829 124 00 - Read more on Thatsup
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.
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46 Lexington St, Soho
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Andrew Edmunds Restaurant
020-743 757 08 - Read more on Thatsup
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.
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Hippodrome Casino, Cranbourn St, Leicester Sq, Covent Garden
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Heliot Steak House
020-776 988 44 - Read more on Thatsup
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.
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34 Dover St, Mayfair
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Bagatelle Mayfair
020-397 270 00 - Read more on Thatsup
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.
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Royal Exchange, The City/City of London
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Jang Restaurant
020-818 722 09 - Read more on Thatsup
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.
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19 Motcomb St, Belgravia
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Amélie
020-703 454 25 - Read more on Thatsup
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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43 Elystan Street, Chelsea
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Elystan Street
020-762 850 05 - Read more on Thatsup
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