50 most romantic restaurants in the UK 2019

As rated by verified OpenTable diners

There are many factors contributing to a romantic dining experience... world class ingredients, impeccable service and a unique ambience. This year's 50 most romantic restaurants showcase those seductive spots that enable couples to create delicious connections and memories that last a lifetime. The list is determined by analysing more than 851,000 reviews from more than 7,300 restaurants across the UK - all submitted by verified diners.

50 Restaurants

Updated January 25, 2019

Restaurants:	Afternoon Tea at the Oscar Wilde Lounge, Angels with Bagpipes, Chapter One…
Price Range:	£££ - ££££
Cuisines:	Afternoon Tea, Scottish, Modern European…
Neighborhoods:	Piccadilly, Old Town, Orpington…

Afternoon Tea at the Oscar Wilde Lounge

££££·Afternoon Tea·

Piccadilly

1,425 reviews

Afternoon Tea
Special Occasions
Romance

Excellent afternoon tea. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. A special mention to Diane who served us and couldn't be more welcoming and helpful. The staff were all very good …Read more

94% recommended

Best Ambience in London

25 people mentioned the High Tea

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Angels with Bagpipes

££££·Scottish·

Old Town

3,221 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Romance

Very intimate place, excellent food and very attentive staff. Steak was cooked to perfection and the creamy mash with chive was smooth and flavoursome. I would absolutely recommen…Read more

93% recommended

Notable Wine List in Edinburgh/Midlothian

138 people mentioned the Haggis

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Chapter One

££££·Modern European·

Orpington

4,726 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for Birthdays
Good for Anniversaries

Good food good service will recommend you everyone

94% recommended

Best Overall in Kent

22 people mentioned the Cupcakes

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Cielo Restaurant

££££·Italian·

Birmingham

1,283 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Good for Birthdays

What can I say? Food, wine, service and restaurant all fantastic!

94% recommended

Lunch in Birmingham/West Midlands

6 people mentioned the Crab Linguine

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Claude Bosi at Bibendum

££££·French·

South Kensington

721 reviews

Special Occasions
Creative Cuisine
Tasting Menu

The food was exceptional, the best experience possible.

90% recommended

French in London

19 people mentioned the Amuse Bouche

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Clos Maggiore

££££·French·

Covent Garden

13,628 reviews

Romance
Special Occasions
Good for Anniversaries

Outstanding food, ambience and service in a fantastic location. Excellent value especially if you opt for the set lunch menu with a bottle of wine. They even baked a fresh GF loaf …Read more

95% recommended

French in London

40 people mentioned the Scallop Starter

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CORE by Clare Smyth

££££·British·

Notting Hill

1,329 reviews

Special Occasions
Tasting Menu
Creative Cuisine

Beautiful environment, great team culture, food imaginative but not fussy. Service outstanding

98% recommended

Best Overall in London

18 people mentioned the Amuse Bouche

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Forage & Chatter

££££·Scottish·

Edinburgh

1,010 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasions
Romance

Lovely food and great service, really enjoyed our meal. Would recommend visiting.

96% recommended

Best Food in Edinburgh/Midlothian

9 people mentioned the Beetroot Salad

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Frederick's

££££·British·

Angel

2,277 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries

One of those menus where you could choose almost everything on offer. Well executed dishes. Wine list not stupidly priced. Very enjoyable. Will be returning.

99% recommended

Best Ambience in North London

10 people mentioned the Pepper Squid

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Galvin at Windows

££££·French·

Mayfair

7,653 reviews

Scenic View
Special Occasions
Good for a Date

Loved our lunch at Windows. Everything was purge the. The food was outstanding and the views were amazing. Thank you

92% recommended

Scenic View in West End London

123 people mentioned the Marshmallows

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Gauthier Soho

££££·French·

Soho

3,513 reviews

Special Occasions
Tasting Menu
Vegan

Really nice and super good services

93% recommended

Healthy in West End London

123 people mentioned the Amuse Bouche

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Hakkasan - Hanway Place

££££·Chinese·

Fitzrovia

5,372 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Romance

Nice restaurant and attentive service. We chose one of the set menus which gave many great flavors. The wine list was a bit limited but was well adapted to the menu.

82% recommended

Chinese in West End London

64 people mentioned the Soft Shelled Crab

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Ham Yard Bar and Restaurant

££££·Modern European·

Soho

2,583 reviews

Pre/post Theatre
Special Occasions
Good for a Date

The Sunday set menu is incredible value. Best meal out I’ve had in a while.

95% recommended

27 people mentioned the Sparkling Wine

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Hawksmoor Air Street

££££·Steak·

Piccadilly

7,002 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Good for Birthdays

Great for steak.

91% recommended

Most Booked in London

92 people mentioned the Potted Beef

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Hawksmoor Borough

££££·British·

London Bridge

1,895 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasions
Good for Birthdays

Excellent all round although quite pricey at 390£ with only 2 bottles of moderately priced wine....we did eat a lot though!

94% recommended

British in South East London

16 people mentioned the Sticky Toffee Pudding

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Hawksmoor Knightsbridge

££££·British·

Knightsbridge

2,143 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Good for Birthdays

Great food and service

91% recommended

British in South West London

15 people mentioned the Mac Cheese

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Hawksmoor Manchester

££££·British·

Manchester

2,954 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Good for Birthdays

The food was excellent, our waiter David was very attentive had a great knowledge of the menu and kindly gave us the recipe for the delicious starter we had

94% recommended

Best Food in Manchester/Greater Manchester

23 people mentioned the Rump Steak

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Hawksmoor Seven Dials

££££·Steak·

Covent Garden

8,101 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Good for Birthdays

One of the best steaks I have ever had. All the food was superb and the service was great. Quite expensive but worth it. Quite noisy.

91% recommended

Steak in West End London

118 people mentioned the Sticky Toffee Pudding

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Hawksmoor Spitalfields

££££·Steak·

Shoreditch

5,158 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasions
Good for Birthdays

Friendly staffs, Wonderful food, Lovely atmosphere. Highly recommended!

92% recommended

Handcrafted Cocktails in East London

69 people mentioned the Sticky Toffee Pudding

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Indian Accent

££££·Indian·

Mayfair

642 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Tasting Menu

The best and most original Indian cuisine.

88% recommended

Indian in London

14 people mentioned the Amuse Bouche

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Ivy Chelsea Garden

££££·British·

Chelsea

5,570 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Lunch

Chaos when we arrived but fabulous manager who sorted everything out

89% recommended

Most Booked in London

30 people mentioned the Chocolate Bomb

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Jamavar

££££·Indian·

Mayfair

833 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasions
Spicy

Yet again a spectacular meal, with fantastic and friendly service. Not inexpensive, but on the basis you get what you pay for, it's still massively underpriced for the whole exper…Read more

86% recommended

Indian in London

17 people mentioned the Butter Chicken

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Kaspar’s at The Savoy

££££·Seafood·

Covent Garden

2,795 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for Anniversaries
Good for Birthdays

This is a special place that we go back to for special times.

88% recommended

Seafood in West End London

46 people mentioned the Dover Sole

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Kendell's Bistro

££££·French·

Leeds

2,940 reviews

Romance
Good for a Date
Special Occasions

A family member recommended eating there and we thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance, food and service. We will definitely be back and have recommended it to other family and friends.

97% recommended

Best Overall in Yorkshire

45 people mentioned the French Onion Soup

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L'Escargot

££££·French·

Soho

3,079 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Romance

Everything was amazing!

96% recommended

Most Booked 1000-Point Tables in London

25 people mentioned the Coq Au Vin

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Marcus

££££·British·

Knightsbridge

2,142 reviews

Special Occasions
Tasting Menu
Romance

We had an amazing day from start to finish, which was complemented by the very friendly and professional staff. We opted for the three course set menu, accompanied by three great w…Read more

91% recommended

Notable Wine List in South West London

44 people mentioned the Amuse Bouche

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Margot Restaurant

££££·Italian·

Covent Garden

1,450 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Romance

Great food, service and menu choices! A delightful evening with an excellent wine suggestion from our server.

88% recommended

11 people mentioned the Osso Bucco

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Mere

££££·European·

Fitzrovia

1,571 reviews

Special Occasions
Tasting Menu
Fit for Foodies

Just the best everthing perfect and good value for money

95% recommended

European in London

241 people mentioned the Monica

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Murano

££££·Contemporary European·

Mayfair

1,944 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Good for Anniversaries

Great food - loved the smoked eel starter. Had the set lunch which is excellent value. Lovely service and the restaurant was very accommodating to my other half who is pescatarian…Read more

93% recommended

Contemporary European in London

17 people mentioned the Amuse Bouche

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Number 16 Restaurant

££££·Modern European·

Glasgow

1,527 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Special Occasions
Good for a Date

Outstanding, as always. We come to number 16 for every special occasion, and they certainly never fail to deliver. The service, and greeting on arrival are always warm & friendly…Read more

97% recommended

Best Overall in Glasgow/Lanarkshire

7 people mentioned the Panna Cotta

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Paco Tapas

££££·Tapas / Small Plates·

Bristol

587 reviews

Tapas
Fit for Foodies
Special Occasions

Come here a few times a year. Food is always up to a very high standard every time. The croquets are the best I have ever tasted. Usually order at least two plates! Only slight thi…Read more

95% recommended

Best Overall in Bristol

11 people mentioned the Croquettes

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Palm Court at The Langham, London

££££·English·

Oxford Circus

3,022 reviews

Afternoon Tea
Special Occasions
Good for Birthdays

6 of us got together for a small celebration over afternoon tea and we were all were made to feel really special. The food was delicious, with plenty of sandwich refills for those …Read more

94% recommended

English in London

126 people mentioned the High Tea

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Peace and Loaf Restaurant

££££·British·

Newcastle upon Tyne

1,349 reviews

Special Occasions
Creative Cuisine
Fit for Foodies

Loved the Xmas dinner - the food was outstanding and the staff were lovely! The disabled toilet could do with a clear out and tidy up!

96% recommended

Best Overall in Newcastle and Northumberland

39 people mentioned the Amuse Bouche

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Pig & Whistle Restaurant

££££·British·

Chelmsford

801 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Cosy

Charming venue, the food was delicious, we couldn’t have been looked after any better!

94% recommended

Best Overall in Essex

3 people mentioned the Bacon Jam

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Pollen Street Social

££££·British·

Mayfair

3,144 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Creative Cuisine

Such a lovely place to go for a special Occasion- as a couple or a group. Special food, accommodating staff, impeccable service!

93% recommended

British in West End London

95 people mentioned the Amuse Bouche

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Roux at The Landau

££££·Modern European·

Oxford Circus

8,157 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Good for Anniversaries

Perfect room for either business or pleasure. Staff very friendly and generally the food is excellent. My foie gras was superb

92% recommended

Modern European in West End London

100 people mentioned the Amuse Bouche

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Smiths Restaurant Wapping

££££·Seafood·

Wapping

2,881 reviews

Waterfront
Special Occasions
Scenic View

Excellent as usual

99% recommended

Seafood in London

24 people mentioned the Tempura Prawn

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Spring Restaurant

££££·Contemporary British·

Covent Garden

1,524 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Creative Cuisine

Excellent food fantastic interior design great service loved it!!!

93% recommended

Contemporary British in London

6 people mentioned the Crisps

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Stones Restaurant Matlock

££££·British·

Matlock

881 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for Anniversaries
Creative Cuisine

The food and service was excellent once again.

98% recommended

Best Overall in Derbyshire

8 people mentioned the Amuse Bouche

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The Black Rat

££££·British·

Winchester

726 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for Anniversaries
Fit for Foodies

Food very interesting. Portions small but it was more than enough. Were well looked after

96% recommended

Best Overall in Hampshire

4 people mentioned the Lamb Heart

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The Chefs Table

££££·British·

Chester

2,092 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Creative Cuisine

Fantastic meal, we were so lucky to get a cancellation. Thanks

97% recommended

Best Overall in Cheshire

6 people mentioned the Salmon Starter

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The Ivy City Garden

££££·British·

Liverpool Street

2,840 reviews

Special Occasions
Lunch
Good for Birthdays

Very pleasant place for a city lunch, although rather noisy when full

91% recommended

Most Booked in London

18 people mentioned the Chocolate Bomb

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The North Port Restaurant

££££·Scottish·

Perth

599 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for a Date
Local Ingredients

In Scotland from Savannah, GA USA and found this place in Perth. We had their house gin, which was refreshing and a compliment to the octopus starter as well as the halibut main. …Read more

95% recommended

11 people mentioned the Haggis

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The Oxford Blue

££££·Contemporary British·

Windsor

673 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Local Ingredients

This was one of the most faultless experiences of my life. I’ve never been welcomed at the door in a pub ( and with a huge smile) and this happy, considered service continues throu…Read more

90% recommended

Business Meals in Berkshire

9 people mentioned the Trotters

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The Poet at Matfield

££££·British·

Tunbridge Wells

915 reviews

Special Occasions
Worth the Drive
Fit for Foodies

Worth every penny. We were celebrating our second wedding anniversary and couldn’t fault the food or service. The food was to a high standard and was delicious, can’t wait to retur…Read more

99% recommended

Best Overall in Kent

4 people mentioned the Amuse Bouche

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Afternoon Tea at The Savoy

££££·Afternoon Tea·

Covent Garden

4,071 reviews

Afternoon Tea
Special Occasions
Good for Birthdays

If you want to spoil yourself or with another, you cannot find anywhere more glorious. Exquisite food and service. Wonderfully wicked and indulgent.

91% recommended

Afternoon Tea in London

183 people mentioned the High Tea

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The Westwood Restaurant, Beverley

££££·English·

Beverley

1,921 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for Anniversaries
Good for a Date

Amazing quality of food. Super friendly and knowledgable staff.

98% recommended

Best Overall in Yorkshire

8 people mentioned the Duck Salad Starter

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Trinity

££££·British·

Cambridge

699 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies

Very good meal. Service was slow but it was pre theatre so quite busy. Very good value

94% recommended

4 people mentioned the Scallop Starter

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Wild Mushroom

££££·British·

Westfield

1,025 reviews

Special Occasions
Good for Birthdays
Fit for Foodies

Wonderful food, professional and fantastic service and overall a amazing experience

92% recommended

252 people mentioned the Wild Mushroom

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Wreckfish

££££·Bistro·

Liverpool

1,146 reviews

Special Occasions
Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date

This is my second visit to Wreckfish and I introduced my friend. We both had the Xmas lunch menu and everything was cooked to perfection. I'm going again on the 19th December with…Read more

95% recommended

Best Overall in Liverpool/Merseyside

10 people mentioned the Cauliflower Risotto

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