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50 Most Romantic Restaurants in the UK 2020

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There are many factors contributing to a romantic dining experience... world class ingredients, impeccable service and a unique ambience. The 50 most romantic restaurants 2020 showcase those seductive spots that enable diners to create delicious connections and memories that last a lifetime. The list is determined by analysing more than 1,080,000 reviews from more than 8,500 restaurants across the UK - all submitted by verified diners.

50 Restaurants
Updated January 29, 2020
Restaurants:Afternoon Tea at the Oscar Wilde Lounge, Thames Foyer, Anderson's Bar & Grill…
Price Range:£££ - ££££
Cuisines:Afternoon Tea, English…
Neighborhoods:Piccadilly, Covent Garden, Birmingham…

Afternoon Tea at the Oscar Wilde Lounge

££££·Afternoon Tea·
Piccadilly
1,540 reviews
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for a Date
A wonderful cosy yet elegant room which perfectly suited the charm of its name. The afternoon tea was varied yet traditional with lovely extra touches. The service was impeccable a…Read more
95% recommended
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Thames Foyer

££££·Afternoon Tea·
Covent Garden
4,347 reviews
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for Birthdays
Wonderful experience!! Loved everything. The piano player was outstanding
93% recommended
Best Ambience in West End London
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Anderson's Bar & Grill

££££·English·
Birmingham
1,508 reviews
  • Romance
  • Good for a Date
  • Special Occasions
Our booking on Saturday 14th March was an excellent experience.i must mention at this critical time we felt absolutely everything you could do to limit any contamination was undert…Read more
95% recommended
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Bouchon Bistrot - Hexham

££££·French·
Newcastle upon Tyne
1,069 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Romance
Excellent as ever. Very safe, due to all Covid restrictions in place. Lovely starter, one if the best main courses ever(a delicious vegetable tempura) and an ice cream dessert whic…Read more
98% recommended
Best Overall in Newcastle and Northumberland
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Cafe 1

££££·Scottish·
Inverness
994 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Romance
We are regular diners at Cafe1 and it never disappoints . The quality of food,atmosphere and service is always first class. Norman always looks after you and has trained his staff…Read more
98% recommended
Best Overall in Inverness / Scottish Highlands
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Café St Honoré

££££·French·
New Town
1,146 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Romance
I was hoping to have the beef shin pie but it must have been on last weeks menu, but the pork cheeks were meltingly delicious and the chantey carrots sublime. The treacle tart coul…Read more
97% recommended
Fit for Foodies in Edinburgh/Midlothian
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Clos Maggiore

££££·French·
Covent Garden
13,980 reviews
  • Romance
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for Anniversaries
Everything about this place was amazing. I thought being in covent garden it would be a tourist trap but I was glad to be wrong. The service food and value for money were great. I …Read more
95% recommended
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CORE by Clare Smyth

££££·British·
Notting Hill
1,754 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Tasting Menu
Excellent, as always. The Cep tart is one of the best starters I’ve had. The additional truffle pasta course was a real treat (I wish it was available all year, hint hint). And the…Read more
97% recommended
Best Overall in London
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Dan Moon at the Gainsborough

££££·Contemporary British·
Bath
828 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Lunch
  • Fit for Foodies
Joseph was very attentive and professional. Made a fantastic meal excellent!!
95% recommended
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Estabulo - Darlington

££££·Brazilian Steakhouse·
Darlington
917 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Group Bookings
  • Good for Birthdays
Every time we visit the food is fantastic. All the staff are amazing, great service and very friendly. We will definitely be back after lockdown
91% recommended
Best Overall in Durham/County Durham
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Forage & Chatter

££££·Scottish·
Edinburgh
1,118 reviews
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Romance
  • Special Occasions
Fourth visit here and again not disappointed. Fantastic lunch with friends, excellent food, excellent service in lovely quirky location. Will be back!!!!
95% recommended
Fit for Foodies in Edinburgh/Midlothian
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Galvin at Windows

££££·French·
Mayfair
7,778 reviews
  • Scenic View
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for a Date
Really good attentive service. Had tasting course and wine pairing which i'd highly recommend.
90% recommended
Scenic View in West End London
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Gauthier Soho

££££·French·
Soho
3,705 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Tasting Menu
  • Vegan
Possibly the best restaurant I've ever been to. Everything was just perfect, no more no less. Perfect.
93% recommended
Good Vegetarian Options in London
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Harry's Restaurant

££££·Comfort Food·
Exeter
1,325 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Lunch
  • Romance
Fantastic food with amazing service. I went with my partner and it was perfect; the atmosphere was chilled yet still upbeat, the food was amazing and I can’t fault the service at a…Read more
99% recommended
Best Overall in Cornwall/Devon
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Hawksmoor Manchester

££££·British·
Manchester
3,930 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for a Date
  • Fit for Foodies
Great time, great fun.
97% recommended
Best Overall in Manchester/Greater Manchester
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Heaneys

££££·British·
Cardiff
659 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Tasting Menu
A really nice and tasty Sunday lunch. Starter selection wasn’t really as appealing or varied as expected but still nice
92% recommended
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Hispi

££££·Bistro·
Manchester
792 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Neighbourhood Gem
  • Fit for Foodies
As usual, the food was outstanding. This time, however, we had a break with tradition and went for the glazed ham hock to share instead of the featherblade; we weren't disappointe…Read more
99% recommended
Best Overall in Manchester/Greater Manchester
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Ivy Asia, Spinningfields

££££·Contemporary Asian·
Manchester
1,325 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Romance
  • Good for a Date
Lovely meal with excellent service and great atmosphere
94% recommended
Best Ambience in Manchester/Greater Manchester
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Kala

££££·Bistro·
Manchester
653 reviews
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for a Date
Honestly I cannot tell you how much I love coming here. Had the best solo dining birthday dinner (Covid 19 killing any friendships I had...!) here and everything was en pointe. Ama…Read more
98% recommended
Best Overall in Manchester/Greater Manchester
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Kendell's Bistro

££££·French·
Leeds
3,113 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Romance
  • Good for Anniversaries
My husband and I dined here for our wedding anniversary and it didn’t disappoint. The food was delicious and the wine was exceptional. We will definitely be going again. I highly…Read more
94% recommended
Romance in Yorkshire
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La Dame De Pic London

££££·French·
Tower Hill
905 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Tasting Menu
Great hospitality and relaxed atmosphere. The food and wine was to a high standard as expected. Compliments to the kitchen. Fantastic setting and lunch was thoroughly enjoyed by th…Read more
98% recommended
French in London
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L'Escargot

££££·French·
Soho
3,310 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Romance
  • Good for Anniversaries
What a wonderful London institution. Classy, friendly, very French with a reasonably priced wine list and an interesting cocktail selection. The food is excellent and a wonderful…Read more
94% recommended
French in West End London
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Medlar

££££·Modern European·
Chelsea
1,356 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Neighbourhood Gem
Love this place!! Always delivers. Beautiful staff and excellent service. Just gets better.
99% recommended
Modern European in London
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Mere

££££·European·
Fitzrovia
2,082 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Tasting Menu
We really enjoyed our meal. This was food I couldn't begin to cook which is what I like when I eat out, The place is smart but relaxed, the staff efficient but friendly and helpful…Read more
98% recommended
European in London
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Murano

££££·Contemporary European·
Mayfair
2,110 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Good for Anniversaries
We enjoyed lunch here celebrating my daughter’s new job! We received a warm greeting being seated with a great view of the kitchen. The service was friendly and efficient. The food…Read more
95% recommended
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No. 97

££££·Modern European·
Surbiton
887 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Neighbourhood Gem
Brilliant food, cocktails and service. We have been a few times and it’s always consistently very very good.
98% recommended
Best Ambience in South West London
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Number 16 Restaurant

££££·Modern European·
Glasgow
1,725 reviews
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for a Date
Our first visit to No.16 and we loved every moment. We were meeting friends there and had booked a table for five. We do not live in Glasgow but we hope to visit No.16 again. Fr…Read more
99% recommended
Best Overall in Glasgow/Lanarkshire
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Paco Tapas

££££·Tapas / Small Plates·
Bristol
787 reviews
  • Tapas
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
Top food destination. My first time visiting and it did not disappoint in any area. The staff were amazing, upbeat and took time to detail the menu and give quality recommendation…Read more
92% recommended
Best Overall in Bristol
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Peace and Loaf Restaurant

££££·British·
Newcastle upon Tyne
1,579 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Tasting Menu
Absolutely delicious food which was helpfully explained by attentive but not intrusive waiting staff. Recommended wine pairing was also delicious.
97% recommended
Best Overall in Newcastle and Northumberland
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Pidgin

££££·Modern European·
Hackney
884 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Tasting Menu
  • Neighbourhood Gem
Best meal I’ve had in London this year. Every course was exquisite. Service and attention to detail was spot on. Can’t recommend this place enough.
98% recommended
Modern European in London
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Pig & Whistle Restaurant

££££·British·
Chelmsford
884 reviews
  • Romance
  • Special Occasions
  • Sunday Lunch
Would highly recommend making a booking and visit the restaurant. The food, service and value for money was outstanding We will definitely be returning.
96% recommended
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Pinion

££££·Bistro·
Prescot
890 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Neighbourhood Gem
Well worth a visit.It’s one of our favourites,an definitely going again.
95% recommended
Best Overall in Liverpool/Merseyside
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Röski

££££·British·
Liverpool
656 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Tasting Menu
Fantastic food and service. Looking forward to another visit!
96% recommended
Best Overall in Liverpool/Merseyside
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Simpson's In The Strand

££££·British·
Covent Garden
5,579 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for Birthdays
  • Good for Anniversaries
The BEST roast rib of beef I have ever tasted! Well worth every penny, an experience not to be missed
94% recommended
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Sleepy Hollow

££££·Irish·
Belfast
724 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Romance
  • Fit for Foodies
As always we had a delicious meal. Well cooked and presented. The wine selection was excellent and the service was professional and friendly.
96% recommended
Fit for Foodies in Northern Ireland
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Smiths Restaurant Ongar

££££·Seafood·
Ongar
1,444 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Lunch
  • Good for Anniversaries
Am any good and really knowledgable and helpful staff. Can’t wait to go back
97% recommended
Best Overall in Essex
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Smiths Restaurant Wapping

££££·Seafood·
Wapping
3,591 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Scenic View
  • Lunch
2nd time here, been waiting nearly 2 years to find the right occasion to come and it was with family got my 30th. Unfortunately, they didn't have the one thing I was waiting years …Read more
99% recommended
Seafood in London
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Sticky Walnut

££££·Bistro·
Chester
1,113 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Neighbourhood Gem
Feathered beef was as absolutely lovely. Excellent food and staff were wonderful. Merry Christmas
98% recommended
Best Overall in Cheshire
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Stones Restaurant Matlock

££££·British·
Matlock
1,116 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Romance
Couldn't fault any aspect of the meal. Food wad excellent and service friendly but professional. In addition to the meal canapes, bread amuse bouche and petit fours were provided w…Read more
98% recommended
Best Overall in Derbyshire
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The Black Rat

££££·British·
Winchester
984 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Romance
We LOVE the Black Rat !
96% recommended
Best Overall in Hampshire
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The Chefs Table

££££·British·
Chester
2,509 reviews
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Special Occasions
  • Lunch
Excellent choice of food and great value for money. The surf and turf was very tasty, lovely scallop with very tender belly pork and spicy chorizo. Lamp rump for main was pink and …Read more
98% recommended
Best Overall in Cheshire
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The Cherry Tree

££££·British·
Bolton
2,212 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Lunch
  • Romance
Excellent service, very covid safe. The food quality and taste was fantastic especially the lamb. Definitely will be back.
98% recommended
Best Ambience in Manchester/Greater Manchester
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The Dovecote Restaurant

££££·European·
Derby
840 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for Birthdays
  • Good for Anniversaries
Had afternoon tea, got to be the best afternoon tea anywhere, value for money its unreal for the amount and quality, been 3 times and hopefully going again before xmas
97% recommended
Best Overall in Derbyshire
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The Elephant Restaurant

££££·Modern European·
Torquay
915 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Romance
The quality of Simon Hulston’s is always outstanding. The contrasts between tastes and textures of the different ingredients is exciting and the portions, never large, are more tha…Read more
99% recommended
Best Overall in Cornwall/Devon
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The French Table

££££·Modern European·
Surbiton
3,553 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Lunch
Amazing!!! Everything perfect and a wonderful Christmas celebration with my husband
99% recommended
Modern European in London
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The Poet at Matfield

££££·British·
Tunbridge Wells
1,356 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Good for Anniversaries
Superb food & a great overall experience. Zero complaints!
99% recommended
Best Overall in Kent
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The Westwood Restaurant, Beverley

££££·English·
Beverley
2,289 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Lunch
Excellent as usual 😁
98% recommended
Best Service in Yorkshire
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The White Onion

££££·French·
Wimbledon
1,053 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Neighbourhood Gem
This is our one time favourite restaurant, my meal was to die for . So glad we got a table before lock down again. Will rebook as soon as they are open
98% recommended
French in South West London
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Trinity

££££·European·
Clapham
2,803 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Notable Wine List
Trinity delivers yet another outstanding dining experience
98% recommended
European in London
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Wreckfish

££££·Bistro·
Liverpool
1,543 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Good for a Date
Outstanding food excellent service all in all a really enjoyable experience
96% recommended
Best Overall in Liverpool/Merseyside
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