50 most romantic restaurants in the UK 2019
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.
| Restaurants: | Afternoon tea at Hotel Café Royal, Angels with Bagpipes, Chapter One… |
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| Price Range: | £££ - ££££ |
| Cuisines: | Afternoon Tea, Scottish, Modern European… |
| Neighborhoods: | Piccadilly, Old Town, Orpington… |
Afternoon tea at Hotel Café Royal
££££·Afternoon Tea·
Piccadilly
- Afternoon Tea
- Special Occasions
- Good for Birthdays
The service was very good and we would definitely come back! The decor is top notch! Love it!
Angels with Bagpipes
££££·Scottish·
Old Town
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
I’ve been to this restaurant quite a few times now and always had a great experience. Good service, friendly and knowledgeable. The food is lovely and the paired wines with the tas…Read more
Chapter One
££££·Modern European·
Orpington
- Special Occasions
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for Birthdays
Went for husbands birthday- absolutely superb meal and service. Made the event really special. Would highly recommend.
Cielo Restaurant
££££·Italian·
Birmingham
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Good for Birthdays
I have visited Ceilo since it opened and have always had a great experience both in business and with family and friends.
Claude Bosi at Bibendum
££££·French·
South Kensington
- Special Occasions
- Creative Cuisine
- Fit for Foodies
I took my wife for her Birthday, she loves flavours and Claude Bosi was everything I'd hoped for. I've not been in the building this millenium but it's now in beautiful condition…Read more
Clos Maggiore
££££·French·
Covent Garden
- Romance
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
I was aware of the romantic scene of this dining room, but I didn’t expect the dishes to be extra delicious while everyone here being so considerate. I only mentioned my allergy on…Read more
CORE by Clare Smyth
££££·British·
Notting Hill
- Tasting Menu
- Special Occasions
- Creative Cuisine
Probably, the best fine dining experience we have ever had and we've had more than our fair share.
Forage & Chatter
££££·Scottish·
Edinburgh
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasions
- Local Ingredients
Anniversary dinner food was superb, service excellent and friendly. Already booked for birthday dinner
Frederick's
££££·British·
Angel
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Good for Anniversaries
Went for a family birthday and the restaurant is lovely and everyone's food was excellent. There was not a scrap left on any plate. The service was excellent not intrusive and alwa…Read more
Galvin at Windows
££££·French·
Mayfair
- Scenic View
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
Absolutely outstanding experience at Galvins, our waiter Marco was absolutely second to none....legend!
Gauthier Soho
££££·French·
Soho
- Special Occasions
- Tasting Menu
- Vegan
Whatever your dietary choices are, there is something for everyone at this wonderful restaurant. I am a fully fledged ‘flexitarian’ but we tried the Vegan Tasting menu ‘Les Plante…Read more
Hakkasan Hanway Place
££££·Chinese·
Fitzrovia
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Romance
I would really recommend it for the atmosphere and food. But service is always always poor. Good food, good cocktails.
Ham Yard Bar and Restaurant
££££·Modern European·
Soho
- Special Occasions
- Pre/post Theatre
- Good for a Date
Finding a good pre theatre restaurant in west end is so much better these days and this hotel (part of the firmdale group) is a good find. It was quiet on a Monday evening which wa…Read more
Hawksmoor Air Street
££££·Steak·
Piccadilly
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Good for Birthdays
Lovely venue. We shared a Chateaubriand and it was exceptional. The wine list is a wonder with many excellent wines available by the glass. Service was very good and like the way t…Read more
Hawksmoor Borough
££££·British·
London Bridge
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Good for Birthdays
As usual, top service and top food! Everything was on point!
Hawksmoor Knightsbridge
££££·British·
Knightsbridge
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Good for Birthdays
Very good food-the rib starters and the Rolos for desert-service was a little slow to start with but got better
Hawksmoor Manchester
££££·British·
Manchester
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Good for Anniversaries
Had the best steak we’ve ever had and we’ve had steak all over the world!!
Service fantastic, really can’t recommend enough!! I live in Aberdeen but I’ll be back!!
Hawksmoor Seven Dials
££££·Steak·
Covent Garden
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Good for Birthdays
Fantastic food , great value on the set meal. Pay extra for the Filet tails - delicious.
Hawksmoor Spitalfields
££££·Steak·
Shoreditch
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasions
- Good for Birthdays
Excellent food and great service
Indian Accent
££££·Indian·
Mayfair
- Special Occasions
- Creative Cuisine
- Good for a Date
We had the set lunch menu. The starter was nice , the main was extremely average and we didn’t particularly think the food was outstanding or worth the price.
Cocktails were nice…Read more
Ivy Chelsea Garden
££££·British·
Chelsea
- Lunch
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasions
Loveee will definitely go again whenever I’m back in town
Jamavar
££££·Indian·
Mayfair
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Authentic
Excellent service from Nazz & Vithal. Lamb chops are a must as they are delicious
Kaspar’s at The Savoy
££££·Seafood·
Covent Garden
- Special Occasions
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for Birthdays
First time to visit Kaspar and in keeping with the Savoy service I was suitablly impressed. The service was impeccable. The food was good but would have liked it better if more of …Read more
Kendell's Bistro
££££·French·
Leeds
- Special Occasions
- Romance
- Good for a Date
The subdued lighting in this restaurant creates a very relaxed atmosphere. We have eaten here before and as on our first visit, attention to detail is very apparent, from dietary r…Read more
L'Escargot
££££·French·
Soho
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Romance
If we are ever going to the theatre we always go to L’Escargot for dinner before. The staff the food the place is just delightful and really enhances our night out. Quite simple a …Read more
Marcus
££££·British·
Knightsbridge
- Special Occasions
- Tasting Menu
- Fit for Foodies
Absolutely superb in every respect. We have wanted to go here for years and it lived up to our expectation.
My only criticism would be the wine list which is extensive but also v…Read more
Margot Restaurant
££££·Italian·
Covent Garden
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Romance
It was a lovely meal from beginning to end. The food was delicious, and the service was wonderful,
Mere
££££·European·
Fitzrovia
- Special Occasions
- Fit for Foodies
- Tasting Menu
Excellent food with attentive but not over attentive service. Highly recommended!
Murano
££££·Contemporary European·
Mayfair
- Special Occasions
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for Anniversaries
The service, meal and food was fantastic. The only down side was that we
Number 16 Restaurant
££££·Modern European·
Glasgow
- Fit for Foodies
- Creative Cuisine
- Special Occasions
Number Sixteen is absolutely amazing! The service was impeccable, the staff were helpful and kind, the atmosphere is charming and comfortable and the food is outstanding! I am so h…Read more
Paco Tapas
££££·Tapas / Small Plates·
Bristol
- Tapas
- Fit for Foodies
- Special Occasions
Best meal I’ve had for ages. Everything was amazing!
Palm Court at The Langham, London
££££·English·
Oxford Circus
- Afternoon Tea
- Special Occasions
- Good for Birthdays
Absolutely sublime - thank you so much for a wonderful afternoon!
Peace and Loaf Restaurant
££££·British·
Newcastle upon Tyne
- Special Occasions
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
We were celebrating my Father's birthday and overall really loved our lunch. The lady who looked after us (no name badges so don't have her name) was so knowledgeable about food an…Read more
Pig & Whistle Restaurant
££££·British·
Chelmsford
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Cosy
Great service - went above and beyond. Thank you!!
Pollen Street Social
££££·British·
Mayfair
- Special Occasions
- Fit for Foodies
- Creative Cuisine
The food, the venue and the service was amazing. Not only was what we ordered excellent (the Cote de Boeuf and Mac and cheese 🤤) but all in the in between courses were fab - I’ve …Read more
Roux at The Landau
££££·Modern European·
Oxford Circus
- Special Occasions
- Good for Anniversaries
- Fit for Foodies
A really enjoyable lunch, delicious food from start to finish with excellent service. Accompanied by several glasses of well chosen wines. Bit of a well kept secret will definitely…Read more
Smiths Restaurant Wapping
££££·Seafood·
Wapping
- Waterfront
- Special Occasions
- Scenic View
This is my second visit within weeks and a fabulous restaurant the food is superb with great presentation and choice something to suit everyone I look forward to next visit
Spring Restaurant
££££·Contemporary British·
Covent Garden
- Special Occasions
- Fit for Foodies
- Creative Cuisine
We had in mind a visit to Spring from the outset of our holiday plans, given Skye’s reputation.
Arriving only a little early, we were welcomed warmly and taken to our table, whe…Read more
Stones Restaurant Matlock
££££·British·
Matlock
- Special Occasions
- Good for Anniversaries
- Creative Cuisine
Enjoyed everything the restaurant offered - great food and great service.
The Black Rat
££££·British·
Winchester
- Special Occasions
- Creative Cuisine
- Fit for Foodies
Michelin Star dining in a quirky setting in Winchester. Excellent food of the highest quality presented beautifully with attentive but not invasive service. Fantastic gin selection…Read more
The Chefs Table
££££·British·
Chester
- Special Occasions
- Fit for Foodies
- Creative Cuisine
Excellent food and service. Highly recommend!
The Ivy City Garden
££££·British·
Liverpool Street
- Special Occasions
- Lunch
- Good for Birthdays
Great service and very good food. We enjoyed our visit
The North Port Restaurant
££££·Scottish·
Perth
- Local Ingredients
- Special Occasions
- Pre/post Theatre
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
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View More InfoThe Oxford Blue
££££·Contemporary British·
Windsor
- Special Occasions
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for Anniversaries
I visited the Oxford Blue with my family for my daughter's 18th birthday. The meal was absolutely superb - each dish and each course was a showstopper. The service was attentive an…Read more
The Poet at Matfield
££££·British·
Tunbridge Wells
- Special Occasions
- Fit for Foodies
- Worth the Drive
Excellent, best food I tried in this area. Made us feel very welcomed , we enjoyed our experience
Afternoon Tea at The Savoy
££££·Afternoon Tea·
Covent Garden
- Afternoon Tea
- Special Occasions
- Good for Birthdays
Lovely experience at the savoy made you feel very special in a relaxed atmosphere
The Westwood Restaurant, Beverley
££££·English·
Beverley
- Special Occasions
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for a Date
I’ve have been to the Westwood on a lunchtime a few times now and I have never been disappointed ... the food and service are excellent and the staff are always friendly and help…Read more
Trinity
££££·British·
Cambridge
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
- Good for Anniversaries
Very good meal. Service was slow but it was pre theatre so quite busy. Very good value
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View More InfoWild Mushroom
££££·British·
Westfield
- Special Occasions
- Good for Anniversaries
- Worth the Drive
Wonderful food, professional and fantastic service and overall a amazing experience
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View More InfoWreckfish
££££·Bistro·
Liverpool
- Fit for Foodies
- Special Occasions
- Good for a Date
We keep coming back because the food and service is always faultless. Keep it up.