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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 Hotel Café Royal, Angels with Bagpipes, Chapter One…
Price Range:£££ - ££££
Cuisines:Afternoon Tea, Scottish, Modern European…
Neighborhoods:Piccadilly, Old Town, Orpington…
££££·Afternoon Tea·
Piccadilly
1,058 reviews
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for Birthdays
Very welcoming efficient friendly staff & delicious treats, loved the piano accompaniment. Really enjoyed ourselves.
94% recommended
Best Ambience in London
25 people mentioned the High Tea
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££££·Scottish·
Old Town
2,831 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for a Date
  • Fit for Foodies
We found the wine a little expensive (£34) but admittedly we all enjoyed it very much. The steak we ordered was succulent and perfectly cooked in fact, we all enjoyed our food, al…Read more
95% recommended
Best Overall in Edinburgh/Midlothian
138 people mentioned the Haggis
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££££·Modern European·
Orpington
4,379 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for Anniversaries
  • Good for Birthdays
What a place. Had such great service and we were truly spoilt we attended for an early Valentine's Day celebration. We were treated with true excellence. I can not recommend this p…Read more
96% recommended
Best Overall in Kent
22 people mentioned the Cupcakes
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££££·Italian·
Birmingham
1,073 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for a Date
  • Good for Anniversaries
We have visited Cielo many times and every time are amazed at the great dining experience we enjoy. Consistently high quality of food, delicious and beautifully presented. Staff ar…Read more
97% recommended
Best Overall in Birmingham/West Midlands
6 people mentioned the Crab Linguine
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££££·French·
South Kensington
488 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Creative Cuisine
  • Fit for Foodies
Amazing. We did the tasing menu for lunch and it was a super fun experience with great and creative food. Plus, the history is an added bonus!
88% recommended
French in South West London
19 people mentioned the Amuse Bouche
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££££·French·
Covent Garden
13,104 reviews
  • Romance
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for a Date
Splendid. Just splendid.
89% recommended
Romance in West End London
40 people mentioned the Scallop Starter
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££££·British·
Notting Hill
881 reviews
  • Tasting Menu
  • Special Occasions
  • Creative Cuisine
Fabulous and such a joy to partake in such a magical presentation of majestic cuisine !!! Bravo Clare and her team !!!
99% recommended
Best Overall in London
18 people mentioned the Amuse Bouche
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££££·Scottish·
Edinburgh
802 reviews
  • Good for a Date
  • Special Occasions
  • Creative Cuisine
Nearly perfection. I say nearly because the restaurant is down some slippery, narrow stairs and separated from some less considerate neighbors by a wooden wall. Also I personally f…Read more
98% recommended
Best Overall in Edinburgh/Midlothian
9 people mentioned the Beetroot Salad
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££££·British·
Angel
1,997 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for a Date
  • Good for Anniversaries
We went for Valentine’s meal at this old favourite of ours. The room is always the restaurant’s greatest asset which was looking very pretty with a rear wall of fairy lights in fro…Read more
97% recommended
Business Meals in North London
10 people mentioned the Pepper Squid
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££££·French·
Mayfair
7,195 reviews
  • Scenic View
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for Anniversaries
Apart from the mildly irritating extra charges on the most popular choices in the Menu Prestige, there is simply nothing to fault . All the dishes were superb and of heady flavour…Read more
91% recommended
Scenic View in West End London
123 people mentioned the Marshmallows
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££££·French·
Soho
3,146 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Tasting Menu
  • Good for Anniversaries
First class experience from the faux gras to the coffee and petit fours, lovely food, excellent wines and service. The deluxe set lunch must be the best value at this quality in L…Read more
94% recommended
French in London
123 people mentioned the Amuse Bouche
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££££·Chinese·
Fitzrovia
4,681 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for a Date
  • Romance
Really good as always
87% recommended
Chinese in London
64 people mentioned the Soft Shelled Crab
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££££·Modern European·
Soho
2,034 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Pre/post Theatre
  • Good for a Date
Hands down my favourite spot. Staff and wonderful. Food (pre theatre menu) was spot on and big enough. Loved it.
96% recommended
27 people mentioned the Sparkling Wine
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££££·Steak·
Piccadilly
6,067 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for a Date
  • Good for Birthdays
Excellent food and service - great for a special night out as it will cost about £180 for two.
92% recommended
Steak in London
92 people mentioned the Potted Beef
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££££·British·
London Bridge
1,213 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for a Date
  • Good for Birthdays
We have visited before and we always enjoy our visits here. The food is very good and the service is excellent.
92% recommended
British in South East London
16 people mentioned the Sticky Toffee Pudding
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££££·British·
Knightsbridge
1,722 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for a Date
  • Good for Birthdays
Amazing Staff, Incredible Food, Perfect night out! Would definatley recommend
94% recommended
British in South West London
15 people mentioned the Mac Cheese
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££££·British·
Manchester
2,104 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for a Date
  • Fit for Foodies
A very enjoyable evening with excellent food and service. We had the Winter set meal which was great value and a superior quality.
94% recommended
Best Overall in Manchester/Greater Manchester
23 people mentioned the Rump Steak
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££££·Steak·
Covent Garden
7,052 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for a Date
  • Good for Birthdays
Amazing food and service !!! Really enjoyed everything. Expensive but worth it
92% recommended
Most Booked in London
118 people mentioned the Sticky Toffee Pudding
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££££·Steak·
Shoreditch
4,674 reviews
  • Good for a Date
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
Food was excellent. Service staff were helpful and knowledgeable!
92% recommended
Steak in London
69 people mentioned the Sticky Toffee Pudding
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££££·Indian·
Mayfair
451 reviews
  • Creative Cuisine
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
Very tasty and elegant food, would commend to anybody that enjoys fine dining and Indian spicing, few restaurants manage to mix the two this well.
91% recommended
Indian in London
14 people mentioned the Amuse Bouche
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££££·British·
Chelsea
3,889 reviews
  • Lunch
  • Good for a Date
  • Special Occasions
I came here for my birthday. The food was yummy, lovely decor and excellent ambience. The staff were friendly and attentative. I also liked the lovely flowers outside.
89% recommended
Most Booked in London
30 people mentioned the Chocolate Bomb
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££££·Indian·
Mayfair
741 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for a Date
  • Authentic
Truly Excellent. Service was attentive but not itrusive. Food was great and the ambience was nice too.
90% recommended
Indian in West End London
17 people mentioned the Butter Chicken
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££££·Seafood·
Covent Garden
2,566 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for Anniversaries
  • Good for Birthdays
The food was amazing (again). I had Dover Sole & my wife had the Halibut. Also had some of the best chips in the world !! The service is also excellent. The servers were attentive…Read more
92% recommended
Scenic View in West End London
46 people mentioned the Dover Sole
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££££·French·
Leeds
2,691 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Romance
  • Good for a Date
Great welcome on arrival even though late by 20 mins. Good choice on menu, we choose 2 courses, and glass of house rose, my husband had glass of house red, both excellent, wine wai…Read more
96% recommended
Best Overall in Yorkshire
45 people mentioned the French Onion Soup
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££££·French·
Soho
2,637 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for a Date
  • Romance
Nice food, great service. Good value.
95% recommended
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables in London
25 people mentioned the Coq Au Vin
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££££·British·
Knightsbridge
2,039 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Tasting Menu
  • Fit for Foodies
An excellent venue and wonderful food and service. Absolutely no complaints. Will visit again following this experience.
89% recommended
Notable Wine List in South West London
44 people mentioned the Amuse Bouche
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££££·Italian·
Covent Garden
1,037 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for a Date
  • Romance
A place I will definitely visit again. Certainly among my top 5. Service amazing.
91% recommended
11 people mentioned the Osso Bucco
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££££·European·
Fitzrovia
1,037 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Tasting Menu
Wonderfully perfect. Staff were warm and friendly. And amazing to have chef come out and say hello. Will be back.
97% recommended
European in London
241 people mentioned the Monica
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££££·Contemporary European·
Mayfair
1,562 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Good for Anniversaries
Magical special occasion venue. Exceptional quality and service.
92% recommended
Contemporary European in London
17 people mentioned the Amuse Bouche
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££££·Modern European·
Glasgow
1,260 reviews
  • Creative Cuisine
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Special Occasions
The food was excellent with a perfect harmony of flavors and textures. Everybody was super friendly and we would definitely go there again!
99% recommended
Best Overall in Glasgow/Lanarkshire
7 people mentioned the Panna Cotta
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££££·Tapas / Small Plates·
Bristol
355 reviews
  • Tapas
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
Absolutely fabulous! Wonderful food and very friendly, informative staff. Highly recommended.
96% recommended
Best Overall in Bristol
11 people mentioned the Croquettes
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££££·English·
Oxford Circus
2,668 reviews
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for Birthdays
The service is outstanding and the location iconic. The food is excellent. I can highly recommend a visit.
94% recommended
English in London
126 people mentioned the High Tea
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££££·British·
Newcastle upon Tyne
1,057 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Creative Cuisine
  • Fit for Foodies
This is our third visit. Could not fault the quality of the food or the service. Prix fixe is excellent vfm
97% recommended
Best Overall in Newcastle and Northumberland
39 people mentioned the Amuse Bouche
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££££·British·
Chelmsford
555 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for a Date
  • Cosy
A dining experience outstanding in every way, particularly made so by the delightful owner Brendan and his charming staff. Thanks guys for making my birthday extra special!
95% recommended
Best Overall in Essex
3 people mentioned the Bacon Jam
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££££·British·
Mayfair
2,677 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Creative Cuisine
Fantastic food and service, friendly but professional. You get the feeling they are able to give you any dining experience you want. Would highly recommend.... in fact already rebo…Read more
93% recommended
British in West End London
95 people mentioned the Amuse Bouche
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££££·Modern European·
Oxford Circus
7,942 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for a Date
  • Fit for Foodies
Excellent in every aspect. Every one of our visit to Roux at Landau has never disappointed and this was no different. Each dish from the Valentine menu was really good, prepared an…Read more
95% recommended
Modern European in West End London
100 people mentioned the Amuse Bouche
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££££·Seafood·
Wapping
2,215 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Waterfront
  • Scenic View
Had another lovely lunch here on Tuesday..I can not fault this restaurant at all. Whenever I have dined here for lunch or dinner the food and service I have received is always seco…Read more
98% recommended
Seafood in London
24 people mentioned the Tempura Prawn
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££££·Contemporary British·
Covent Garden
1,205 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Creative Cuisine
We absolutely love Spring, one of the best restaurants in London in our opinion ! Amazing, incredibly fresh produce of the highest quality, incredibly attentive and friendly staff …Read more
91% recommended
Contemporary British in London
6 people mentioned the Crisps
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££££·British·
Matlock
654 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for Anniversaries
  • Creative Cuisine
Lovely menu and great food - especially the mango and yuzu dessert. Only slight distraction was the waitresses frequently looking through the window to see if we had finished.
99% recommended
Best Overall in Derbyshire
8 people mentioned the Amuse Bouche
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££££·British·
Winchester
510 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Creative Cuisine
  • Fit for Foodies
Always fantastic - incredible food, amazing service and attention to detail through every element of the experience. Our favourite place to eat in the world!
95% recommended
Best Overall in Hampshire
4 people mentioned the Lamb Heart
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££££·British·
Chester
1,539 reviews
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Special Occasions
  • Creative Cuisine
Amazing food, a great relaxed atmosphere, never disappoints!
98% recommended
Best Overall in Cheshire
6 people mentioned the Salmon Starter
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££££·British·
Liverpool Street
1,870 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Lunch
  • Good for Birthdays
Great cocktails Sebastian and attentive service from Marcus. Thank you.
93% recommended
Most Booked in London
18 people mentioned the Chocolate Bomb
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££££·Scottish·
Perth
576 reviews
  • Local Ingredients
  • Special Occasions
  • Pre/post Theatre
Fresh locally sourced food, well priced and good service. Will be back.
98% recommended
Most Booked in Perthshire/Stirlingshire
11 people mentioned the Haggis
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££££·Contemporary British·
Windsor
490 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Good for a Date
Great friendly service, always beautiful and delicious food thanks for a great time
98% recommended
Best Overall in Berkshire
9 people mentioned the Trotters
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££££·British·
Tunbridge Wells
612 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Good for Anniversaries
An amazing value for money experience (tasting menu and paired wines) set in a lovely pub surrounding with brilliant service.
98% recommended
Best Overall in Kent
4 people mentioned the Amuse Bouche
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££££·Afternoon Tea·
Covent Garden
3,383 reviews
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for Birthdays
Very personalised service from arrival to the departure. Very professional and friendly services. Will highly recommend
92% recommended
Afternoon Tea in London
183 people mentioned the High Tea
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££££·English·
Beverley
1,650 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for Anniversaries
  • Good for a Date
Food and service were fantastic. All staff very friendly. We will definitely return again.
98% recommended
Best Overall in Yorkshire
8 people mentioned the Duck Salad Starter
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££££·British·
Cambridge
604 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for a Date
  • Good for Anniversaries
We thoroughly enjoyed it. The waiters were really nice considering that one of us was more than 30 min late. We will go back.
95% recommended
Best Overall in Cambridge/Cambridgeshire
4 people mentioned the Scallop Starter
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££££·British·
Westfield
1,017 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for Anniversaries
  • Worth the Drive
I have never been in such an elegant setting. The food was nice and the staff were very attentive.
98% recommended
252 people mentioned the Wild Mushroom
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££££·Bistro·
Liverpool
635 reviews
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for a Date
Absolutely amazing as always, food, staff, atmosphere all top marks!!!
98% recommended
Best Overall in Liverpool/Merseyside
10 people mentioned the Cauliflower Risotto
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