Best Birthday Restaurants In London

• Where: 20-24 Shaftesbury Avenue, Soho, W1D 7EU
• Price: ££ 
• Cuisine: German
• Highlights: free live entertainment, photobooth, disco ball, semi-private hire available
• Best for: 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, and vegetarians

Only a short walk from Piccadilly is the fun-loving, Alpine-inspired restaurant and bar Albert's Schloss Soho. Named after Prince Albert and nodding to his heritage as well as his adoration for entertainment, it fronts performances every night of the week, as well as plenty of Bavarian fare.

On the menu, you'll find gooey fondues, fluffy pretzels and signature burgers, all waiting to be washed down with a crisp stein of bier or a bespoke cocktail, like the Apple Strudel, made with spiced rum.

• Where: 76 Jason Court, Marylebone, W1U 2SJ
• Price range: ££
• Cuisine: modern European 
• Highlights: swanky but accessible, live jazz, private dining is available 
• Best for: 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, wine lovers

Head to 28-50 By Night in Marylebone for some fabulous birthday celebrations. Not only does this venue whip up delicious European plates alongside lip-smacking drinks, but it's also home to stunning interiors and live jazz music.

Revel in tasty European bites and fancy drinks like lamb chops with parsnip mash and cabbage alongside a sweet coconut rice pudding while the underground vibe and swinging live band transport you to the Roaring 20s. Not in the area? Check out its Oxford Circus location.

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• Where: 8-9 Argyll Street, Soho, W1F 7TF
• Price: £££
• Cuisine: South American
• Highlights: live entertainment, private dining available
• Best for: 21st, 30th, 40th

Celebrate your birthday somewhere sensational - whether you fancy a dinner with friends or a private party, INCA is a fantastic South American find. Head on over to drink in the adventurous and theatrical interiors, chow down on mouthwatering Latin American grub and enjoy a glamorous performance that'll keep you entertained throughout.

Feast on a rich and flavourful menu of delights such as yellowtail hamachi roll, Nikkei baby chicken and cassava croquettes while you sip on CBD-infused soft drinks and cocktails like the Cuba Libre.

• Where: 20 Fenchurch Street, 1 Sky Garden Walk, City of London, EC3M 8AF
• Price: £££
• Cuisine: British 
• Highlights: 360-degree views of London and landmarks like the Gherkin and Tower Bridge, private hire available 
• Best for: 21st. 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, vegetarians and vegans

When it comes to the perfect birthday restaurant in London, Sky Garden's 36th-floor offering has got to be up there. Located in the gorgeous sky-high spot, Darwin Brasserie is all about handcrafted cocktails and impressive food with unmatched views to boot.

Gather up to 20 of your closest pals and head over to feast on seasonal plates of European delicacies like pan-fried potato gnocchi, ham hock terrine and seared sea trout with sauce vierge.

• Where: 152 Gloucester Rd, South Kensington, SW7 4TD
• Price: ££ 
• Cuisine: South American 
• Highlights: laid-back atmosphere, happy hours, group set menus 
• Best for: 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th 

Located in the heart of South Kensington, Steak and Company Gloucester Road is sure to make your birthday a memorable one. Swing by the sleek restaurant to celebrate another year around the sun by chomping on succulent premium steaks, which you can pair with a range of sides, sauces and cocktails.

From a range of carefully selected black angus South American 28-day aged beef, you can enjoy fillet, sirloin or ribeye cuts and end your meaty meal with a glass of international and local wines to complement your chosen steak. 

• Where: 33-34 Rathbone Place, Fitzrovia, W1T 1JN
• Price: ££
• Cuisine: Chinese
• Highlights: sleek interiors, afternoon tea, private hire available 
• Best for: 21st, 30th, 40h, 50th, 60th, and vegetarians 

Lucy Wong is a gorgeous cocktail bar and restaurant that's perfect for birthdays. The main bar space features gorgeous pink and gold decor, as well as white marble-topped bars and sultry low lighting. Plus, you can even hire a private space for anywhere between 20 and 200 people at a time.

Sip signature and classic cocktails while you're here, ranging from a yuzu gin and lychee blend to a Manhattan. Plus, they serve scrumptious dishes like mushroom and truffle dumplings, crispy pork belly or salt and pepper tofu, as well as bottomless afternoon teas.

• Where: London-wide
• Price: £
• Cuisine: Italian
• Highlights: kitsch interiors, laid-back atmosphere, group dining
• Best for: 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, vegetarians, vegans and gluten free 

Fancy bringing in another birthday with authentic Italian pizza and 80s-style arcade games, including Pac-Man and Street Fighter? Then venture to Pizza Pilgrims in Carnaby, Victoria and beyond.

This top-notch spot has a delicious variety of classic Neapolitan slices, alongside entertainment to enjoy pre or post-meal. Get stuffed on double pepperoni and spicy honey pies with a side of cheesy mozzarella bread and end your delicious meal with a sweet treat of Nutella pizza rings.

• Where: 4 Tower Bridge, Crown Square, Tower Bridge, SE1 2SE
• Price: ££
• Cuisine: international
• Highlights: superb steaks, private dining available 
• Best for: 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th 

Celebrate in style at The Coal Shed, a stunning steak restaurant located near London Bridge. This stunning spot is filled with natural light, thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows, as well as green marble tables and dark wooden furniture. 

Whether you're dining in the main restaurant or hiring the private room for an exclusive event, they'll make you feel special here. As for the menu, expect everything from wagyu striploin steaks to smash burgers and North Atlantic halibut.

• Where: 42 Northampton Road, Clerkenwell, EC1R 0HU
• Price: ££
• Cuisine: seasonal British 
• Highlights: pretty interiors, private hire and dining available 
• Best for: 21st, 30th, 40th, vegetarians and vegans

This airy joint has got you covered when it comes to party planning. Standing out in the crowd thanks to its stunning botanical interiors, Bourne & Hollingsworth is a multifaceted venue including a quirky bar, restaurant, greenhouse and cooking school in the heart of North London, just a short stroll from Angel station.

British seasonal dining is the name of the game here, though its weekend brunch has also earned a cult status. Their dinner menu is perfect for a celebration, including delicacies like roast chicken breast with spring vegetables, chargrilled lamb chops with pesto, as well as lemon posset shortbread for dessert.

• Where: 339 Battersea Park Road, Clapham, SW11 4LS
• Price: £
• Cuisine: international plates like burgers and tacos
• Highlights: DJs, happy hours, private hire is available
• Best for: 21st, 30th, vegetarians

Get ready for a sensory overload at this Art Deco-inspired hotspot. Whether your idea of the perfect birthday includes bottomless Sunday roasts, a disco brunch or cocktails with the gang, Lost Society has it all.

Their drool-worthy food menu consists of colourful, delicious, and balanced dishes like pulled beef mac and cheese, and smoky BBQ ribs, as well as craft cocktails that are seasonally selected, local beers and homemade sodas. Book your spot at the Battersea haunt for all this, plus live DJs until the early hours.

• Where: 13-14 Thayer Street, W1U 3JR
• Price: ££
• Cuisine: Meixcan
• Highlights: bottomless brunch, tasting menus 
• Best for: 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th, and vegetarians 

When it comes to the best birthday restaurants in London, Santo Remedio combines vibrant Mexican cuisine with private rooms designed to make your celebration truly special.

From intimate dinners in the Mesa Santa room to larger parties in the stylish Salón Santo, you can customise your experience with set menus that highlight classic dishes like aguachiles and chiles rellenos, alongside expertly mixed cocktails to toast your big day.

• Where: Covent Garden and Soho
• Price: ££
• Cuisine: Asian
• Highlights: interactive tables, afternoon teas, private hire available 
• Best for: 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th, vegetarians and vegans

Asian birthday restaurants in London don't come any cooler than Inamo in Covent Garden and Soho. Here's the lowdown: your table is your menu. Using cutting-edge interactive surfaces beamed onto the table, you can order dishes with a tap, watch your meal being prepared on 'chef cam,' and - get this - challenge your mates to a round of Battleships while you wait. 

But make no mistake, the razzle-dazzle doesn't overshadow the incredible food. The restaurant dishes up a vibrant array of pan-Asian delights that are perfect for sharing. Think signature dragon rolls, crispy panko prawns with spicy mayo, sizzling black pepper fillet beef, and melt-in-your-mouth yuzu pork belly. 

• Where: 25 Ganton Street, Carnaby, Soho, W1F 9BP
• Price: ££
• Cuisine: Italian and Spanish 
• Highlights: cool decor, wine cellar, private dining available 
• Best for: 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, vegetarians and vegans

A delightfully chic eatery in Soho, Dehesa is combining Italian and Spanish tapas plates for one hell of a seasonally changing menu, courtesy of head chef William Breese.

So if you're looking for somewhere special to celebrate your big day? Head here and pair your pil pil tiger prawns and chargrilled chorizo picante feast with cocktails, spirits or wine while dining in one of the largest (and prettiest) terraces in Soho.

• Where: 150 Victoria Street, Victoria, SW1E 5LB
• Price: ££
• Cuisine: international (tacos, fajitas and burgers) 
• Highlights: bottomless brunch, laid-back atmosphere, private hire available 
• Best for: 21st, 30th, 40th, vegetarians and vegans 

The Palm House is Victoria's answer to Miami's 1930s clubhouse scene. Settle into the bright and airy space, that's decked out with rattan furniture, tasselled lampshades and tropical plants, to chomp on enticing Cuban-inspired plates, from tacos to chipotle chicken.

What's more, the restaurant and bar offer private areas bookable for birthday parties from eight to 400 guests, and will work with you to put together a bespoke package that'll make your day memorable.

Celebrate your special day on the 'slopes' without setting foot outside London. All toasty blankets, roaring fires, twinkling lights and mulled wine, Jimmy's Pop-Up brings alpine amazingness to the South Bank.

Get on over to Fire & Fromage for a night of creamy deliciousness, all for just £35. We're talking fantastic fondue served with new potatoes, freshly baked bread and chocolatey doughnuts.

• Where: 25 Sheldon Square, Paddington Central, W2 6EY
• Price: ££
• Cuisine: international
• Highlights: set menu deals, bottomless Sunday roasts, semi-private hire available 
  
• Best for: 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, and vegetarians

Just a stone's throw away from Paddington station, Smith's Bar & Grill is a beautiful venue filled with natural light, pretty hanging lampshades and walls covered in greenery.

There's a huge outdoor area to boot, with an international menu that features dishes like smoky barbecue pork ribs, truffle tagliatelle and Thai salad with beef strips, to name a few. Pair your meal with a creative cocktail or two, and if you head there on Friday or Saturday then expect live DJ sets while you eat.

• Where: 2 Creechurch Lane, Aldgate, EC3A 5AY
• Price: £££ 
• Cuisine: Indian 
• Highlights: formal yet casual atmoshpere, a ten-metre-long bar decorated in backlit Onyx
• Best for: 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, and vegetarians 

With both style and substance, Anokha, meaning unique in Hindi, is making sure you get the chance to gawk at beautiful interiors while munching through delicious Indian food.

Think everything from the signature slow-cooked shahi gosht biryani to unique takes on favourites such as the chicken tikka masala and lamb rogan josh, all served up inside the Grade II-listed converted tea warehouse. The decor is a perfect blend of modern and ethnic Indian aesthetics, complete with a ten-metre-long bar lit up with onyx and decked out with posh furniture.

• Where: Crossrail Place, Canary Wharf, London E14 5AR
• Price: ££
• Cuisine: international (tacos, bao buns and burgers) 
• Highlights: rooftop, bottomless brunch, perfect for large groups
• Best for: 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, vegetarians, vegans and gluten free

Celebrate your birthday at sky-high hotspot Pergola on The Wharf. Found hidden among the gorgeous gardens above Crossrail Place, the rooftop restaurant is delving out small or large plates, bottomless brunches and killer cocktails. 

With fresh, seasonal produce being served up all year round, you'll be chomping on nothing but the tastiest treats featuring goodies like steamed Cornish mussels, bang bang salad, and steak frites alongside a drinks menu that's been crafted with the help of London's finest distilleries, breweries, and wine merchants.

• Where: 38 Threadneedle Street, City of London, EC2R 8AY
• Price: ££
• Cuisine: Italian
• Highlights: grand-looking interiors, private dining available 
• Best for: 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, vegetarians and vegans 

Piazza Italiana is keeping things luxurious with its tall, ornate ceilings, huge windows and elegant round tables.

Chomp on all kinds of delicious plates courtesy of Sicilian chef Remo Mazzucato, from handmade pasta like spaghetti al tartufo and fresh fish to upmarket meats such as pollo a la Milanese. To pair? Choose from the extensive selection of cocktails and fine wines.

• Where: 120, Fenchurch Street, City of London, EC3M 5BA
• Price: £££
• Cuisine: British 
• Highlights: Instagrammable interiors, date night-suited, private dining available 
• Best for: 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, vegetarian

This stunning rooftop restaurant on Fenchurch Street is so much more than just a great photo opportunity. Head on over to 14 Stories for the chance to spend your birthday surrounded by lush foliage, high-end British cuisine and handcrafted cocktails with regular live DJs to soundtrack.

We're talking gorging on plates of mackerel tartlets, pesto gnocchi and sea bream with smoked butter and saffron as you take in London's stunning vistas from their gorgeously green rooftop.

• Where: 4 Great St Thomas Apostle, City of London, EC4V 2BH
• Price: ££
• Cuisine: Indian 
• Highlights: Michelin-recognised food, private dining available 
• Best for: 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, and vegetarians 

Chatora City is a sister to the Michelin Guide-recognised Chatora in Richmond. Situated near Mansion House tube station, it features a genuine charcoal tandoor and decor inspired by India's iconic peacock - perfect for an intimate dining experience.

In the private dining room, gather your closest friends and family around the stylish glass and walnut table, enveloped by stunning Indian art. Or even when you book a group table or just a table for two, you can savour delicious curries, smoky roasted meats, and a variety of wines, spirits, and cocktails for an unforgettable celebration.

• Where: 70 Exmouth Market, Clerkenwell, EC1R 4QP
• Price range: ££
• Cuisine: European 
• Highlights: laid-back and modern decor, private hire available
• Best for: 30th, 40th, 50th, vegetarians and vegans

Even if Farringdon isn't your stomping ground, Coin Laundry has such a homegrown feel inside that it will be hard to shake it. Get your grub on with a collection of European dishes that'll take you around the world, such as the leek and Smokeacre cheddar croquettes or chicken, mushroom and leek pie, and finish on a sweet note with a sip of one of their old-school cocktails like the Knickerbocker. 

Spend the night celebrating with old friends and mingling with new ones in this quirky community restaurant and bar, kitted out with modern furnishings and plenty of foliage.

• Where: One Hamilton Place, Park Lane, Mayfair, W1J 7QY
• Price: £££
• Cuisine: Italian 
• Highlights: sleek interiors, masterclasses, private dining available 
• Best for: 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, and vegetarians

After the kind of birthday restaurant that'll really make a mark? Head to Mayfair, where celebrated chef Theo Randall at The InterContinental offers slinky surroundings, intimate private dining rooms and tasting menus with delicious dishes from antipasti and pasta through to steaks and Italian desserts.

Perfect for a swish celebration in a relaxed atmosphere and opulent surroundings, this restaurant serves up delicacies like handmade pasta stuffed with slow-cooked duck, steamed sea bass fillet and pan-roasted veal loin topped with amarone sauce.

• Where: 25 Sheldon Square, Paddington Central, W2 6EY
• Price: ££
• Cuisine: Japanese-Peruvian  
• Highlights: subterranean, affordable tasting menus, private hire available
• Best for: 21st, 30th, 40th, vegetarian 

Escape the chaos of London life and savour fusion dishes at Ayllu, a sexy, splash the cash kind of birthday restaurant that will transport you to South America through a menu of fusion dishes.

Settle into the dimmed emerald interiors before tucking into Nikkei cuisine, hand-rolled sushi and fresh ceviche specials. This Peruvian-Japanese joint's menu is based on Incan sharing customs and features irresistible sushi, ceviche, sashimi, vibrant mains, and creative desserts.

• Where: 100 Bishopsgate, City of London, EC2N 4AG
• Price: ££
• Cuisine: Australian 
• Highlights: bottomless brunch
• Best for: 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th 

Birthday meals deserve atmosphere, and Paradise Green delivers it in spades. Start with cocktails in the golden Sunset bar, settle into a booth for Aussie-inspired plates, then finish with celebration-friendly desserts (the sticky toffee pudding hits hard).

Bigger groups can book tables in the Sunrise room or take over the Bank Vaults for private birthday feasting. Add Champagne, DJs or grazing tables, and you've got a birthday to remember.

• Where: 100 Shoreditch High Street, Shoreditch, E1 6JQ
• Price: ££
• Cuisine: Japanese
• Highlights: cool vibes, Scandinavian decor, semi-private dining available
• Best for: 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, and vegetarians

Looking for a 16th birthday restaurant in London? If you're after a trendy joint to celebrate your big day, check out Sticks'n'Sushi in Shoreditch or Kingston. This sophisticated Japanese restaurant is perfect for nailing those birthday pictures while enjoying mouthwatering sushi and eye-catching cocktails from their extensive menu.

We're talking goodies like hotate ceviche, maguro tataki, shake carpaccio and more in stunning Scandinavian-style surroundings like their sleek lounge area, semi-private dining space and main restaurant.

If you're after dinner with a view, be sure to check out Peggy Jean. This restaurant is found on a permanently moored boat in Richmond, boasting three floors of seating - as well as an outdoor terrace on top that's filled with pretty plants and pink umbrellas.

Once you've admired the waterside vistas, tuck into an all-day menu of Australian-inspired plates. Think chicken parmigiana, barbecued broccoli and Hereford steak skewers, as well as a delicious brunch offering.

• Where: London-wide (Greenwich, Wembley and Stratford)
• Price: ££
• Cuisine: American 
• Highlights: laid-back atmosphere, American diner-style
• Best for: 18th, 21st, 30th, and vegetarians 

Whether you're in Greenwich, Wembley or Stratford, you can count on TGI Fridays for a brilliant birthday celebration. These fun American restaurants offer a casual dining space and a lively atmosphere, as well as an extensive American menu to get stuck into.

Kick off your party with two-for-one cocktails, before tucking into the likes of mac 'n' cheese bites, loaded potato skins and crispy chicken burgers. Afterwards? The birthday cake sundae is a must.

• Where: The Rubens at The Palace Hotel, 39 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, SW1W 0PS
• Price: £££
• Cuisine: British 
• Highlights: luxury interiors, delicious Dover sole and steaks, private dining available
• Best for: 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th 

Hunting for birthday restaurants in London? The English Grill at The Rubens at The Palace Hotel is a lavish restaurant with two AA Rosettes that just had to make our list. After all, the venue slings out a fine-dining menu full of opulent eats such as lobster and steak, alongside celebratory glasses of Champagne. 

The dishes here are made with only the finest, seasonal British produce, especially the meat that's cooked to perfection in the kitchen's charcoal-fired Josper grill. With posh surroundings and top-notch service, you'll enjoy classic goodies like their signature Steak Diane flambéed right at your table.

• Where: 44 Kipling Street, Kipling Estate, London Bridge, SE1 3RU
• Price: ££
• Cuisine: American BBQ with a modern British touch 
• Highlights: pub environment, brilliant steaks 
• Best for: 21st, 30th, 40th, BBQ-fanatics 

On the hunt for places to celebrate your birthday in London? Check out Smok'd at the Britannia and you'll be in for a real treat.

Tuck into scrumptious fare, from BBQ ribs to pulled pork burgers and loaded fries inspired by barbecue goods from all around the world but with a British twist. Pair your meal with their impressive list of whisky and other spirits for a fabulous time at this joint.

• Where: 64 Eastcastle Street, Soho, W1W 8NQ
• Price: £££
• Cuisine: Spanish
• Highlights: fine dining, wood-fired food, private dining and hire available 
• Best for: 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th

If you're gathering a big group of pals for your birthday meal in London, then Arros QD's Spanish fine dining experience is sure to make you feel extra special. Spread over two floors with some pretty cool hidden spaces, this Valencian-inspired eatery by Quique Dacosta is all about cooking with fire and bringing the heat to your plate.

The interiors feature an open kitchen and a stunning wine cellar designed by the famous Spanish designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán. Expect an array of tasting menus cooked on fire in the open kitchen, all washed down with the best wine, featuring delicacies like sea bass wellington, Iberian presa and topside beef tartare.

• Where: 100, Wardour Street, Soho, W1F 0TN
• Price: ££
• Cuisine: international 
• Highlights: bottomless brunches, live music, private hire available
• Best for: 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th

The ultimate party venue for a dinner and live music, 100 Wardour St is honouring its legacy as the former home of London's iconic Marquee Club - where artists including David Bowie and the Rolling Stones strutted their stuff.

Making your birthday celebrations one to remember, this place is ideal for a group meal with entertainment every night from Tuesday to Saturday, with a special focus on RnB and soul. Dishes include braised beef cheek, paella and more.

• Where: Chelsea and Fulham 
• Price: ££ 
• Cuisine: Asian fusion
• Highlights: laid-back atmosphere, brunch, pretty interiors, private hire available 
• Best for: 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, vegetarians and vegans 

With affordable set menus and bottomless brunches, Ollie's House is a great Asian-inspired hangout for celebrating with your group. This Chelsea mainstay delves out a range of mouthwatering pan-Asian plates across an Instagrammable space kitted out in tropical greenery and wood accents.

Their menu includes tapas, nutritional poke bowls and large plates such as Shanghai soy noodles, cod kakiage sando and bang bang salad. Not in the area? Head to the Fulham location.

• Where: 126 Drury Lane, Covent Garden WC2B 5SU
• Price: ££
• Cuisine: Turkish-Mediterranean
• Highlights: live entertainment
• Best for: 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th

Sarastro is a Covent Garden treasure where theatrical flair meets Mediterranean cuisine, set in a former pub transformed into a visual feast of velvet, gold and stage props. Since 1996, it's been serving dishes like pan-seared scallops, akcabat kofte and grilled sea bass, all inspired by Turkish and Mediterranean traditions.

The restaurant is named after a character from Mozart's Magic Flute, so naturally it also comes alive with live performances Thursday to Sunday, offering everything from Latin beats to operatic arias. With its immersive setting and rich musical roots, Sarastro is perfect for anyone seeking dinner with a dramatic twist.

Whether you're here for brunch, afternoon tea or even their live jazz nights, Larry's is a top choice for birthday celebrations. This Daisy Green group restaurant promises killer cocktails, as well as an Australian-inspired menu that ranges from fancy bacon rolls to miso-roasted aubergine.

You'll find this hidden gem underneath the National Portrait Gallery, in one of its historic vaults that was originally used for coal storage. Nowadays, it's decked out in exposed brickwork, plush leather booths and an abundance of portraits, depicting iconic West End figures.

• When: Mayfair and Soho 
• Price: £££
• Cuisine: Italian 
• Highlights: bottomless brunches, live DJs, private hire available
• Best for: 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, vegetarians and gluten free 

When it comes to finding special occasion restaurants in London, Boccocino in Mayfair and Soho are some of the best, offering a glitzy setting and plates of fresh pasta for your birthday celebrations. 

At the former venue, you can expect a grand, split-level dining area with a glass staircase, and scrumptious Italian dishes such as homemade tagliolini cacio and pepe with red Sicilian prawns, and Scottish beef rib-eye served with roast tomatoes and mushrooms.

• Where: London-wide
• Price: ££
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Highlights: pretty interiors, cocktail deals, private hire available
• Best for: 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, vegetarians, vegans and gluten free 

Celebrate your birthday in style at Megan's. Boasting venues across the capital, from Chiswick to Kensington, this is the ideal place to get your chops around a range of authentic Mediterranean plates and cocktails in a laid-back space.

Enjoy gorgeous decor in the form of pretty tiles, dangling foliage and soft lighting. As for the food? Think shakshouka, mezze bowls or open halloumi kebabs. Oh, yes.

• Where: 6-8 All Saints Road, Notting Hill, W11 1HH
• Price: ££
• Cuisine: international (tacos, fried chicken and more)
• Highlights: lively atompshere, house party-style decor, DJs, private hire and group packages available 
• Best for: 21st, 30th, vegetarians and gluten free 

The Little Yellow Door is the perfect spot for birthday celebrations, as The Flatmates will make you feel right at home in this cosy joint kitted out with plush sofas and roaring fireplaces. Enjoy boozy brunches, quirky supper clubs and raucous house parties with some of London's most unique mixologists and chefs.

The menu includes canapés and bowls like smoked chicken schnitzel with bibb salad and tempura prawn skewers, as well as quirky cocktails such as Sex And The City and Bohemian Rhapsody.

• Where: 5th Floor, 240 Regent Street Entrance, Soho, W1F 7EB
• Price: £££
• Cuisine: Japanese 
• Highlights: bottomless brunch, rooftop, DJs
• Best for: 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, and vegetarians 

One of the best birthday restaurants in London with a view is Aqua Kyoto, where contemporary Japanese cuisine meets sleek rooftop elegance, just moments from Regent Street. With a covered rooftop terrace that's as stunning by day as it is sparkling by night, this spot is made for celebrating in style - whether you're clinking cocktails with friends or kicking off a birthday weekend to remember.

On the menu? Expect a bold fusion of flavours and artful presentation. Dive into omakase sushi and sashimi, snack on signature rock shrimp tempura, and don't miss sizzling treats straight from the robata grill. Fancy something a bit lighter between shopping sprees? The beautifully curated bento boxes are just the ticket.

• Where: 98 White Post Lane, Hackney, E9 5EN
• Price: ££
• Cuisine: modern British 
• Highlights: on a boat (or next to one, you choose), private hire available 
• Best for: 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, vegetarians and gluten free 

Opting for something a little different this year? Head to East London where this historic, 118-year-old floating restaurant awaits. With stunning views and glowing lights, Barge East will have you digging into mouthwatering plates alongside refreshing wine and cocktails from a unique location offering 360-degree riverside vistas of London's stunning skyline.

The group dining menu includes two courses for £45 or three for £49, featuring delicacies like glazed aubergine with mushroom XO and cashew cream, as well as aged Sandy Black pork T-bone with a burnt apple puree. 

• Where: May Fair Hotel, 70 Stratton Street, Mayfair, W1J 8LT
• Price: £££
• Cuisine: Japanese and Italian 
• Highlights: swish interiors, set menus, private dining available 
• Best for: 30th, 40th, 50th, sushi lovers who are into their burrata too 

Give your birthday a fancy Central London twist this year as May Fair Kitchen have a range of bookable private hire spaces along with a stylish dining room. Hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the city, this gem is just a stone's throw away from Green Park and Buckingham Palace.

As for the meal itself? Expect a continental mash-up of Japanese and Italian izakaya-style menu items such as ceviche, sashimi, and tempura. Plus, you can complement your dining experience with a selection of fine wines, cocktails, and even sake.

The Giggling Squid in Wimbledon Village serves up tasty Thai that's more than worthy of a birthday treat. Bring your whole crew to share Fisherman's Feasts, Bangkok Bites and Satay Four Ways or tuck into your very own signature showstopper, like Drunken Ribs, Garlic Hake or Chubby Cheek Pork. It's your birthday, after all. 

When it's time to raise a glass to another successful rotation around the sun, take your pick of Thai beer, cooling cocktails or perfectly paired wine. 

• Where: 2-8 Hanger Lane, Ealing, W5 3HN 
• Price: ££
• Cuisine: international 
• Highlights: hotel restaurant, laid-back atmosphere
• Best for: 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, vegetarians and vegans 

If you're looking for a chic venue to celebrate that extra special birthday, then W5 Bar and Kitchen on Hanger Lane in Ealing is a great choice.

Located within the Doubletree by Hilton hotel, this spot boasts a chic setting, alongside a delicious menu to boot, ranging from small plates to main courses and delectable desserts. Think seabass ceviche, pea velouté risotto, creamy tiramisu and plenty of champagne to sip on throughout.

• Where: 194 Bermondsey Street, London Bridge, SE1 3TQ
• Price: £££
• Cuisine: Spanish 
• Highlights: tapas, cool interiors, semi-private dining available
• Best for: 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, vegetarians and vegans 

Celebrating your birthday? With a private room for up to ten people, Pizarro on Bermondsey Street near London Bridge is a fabulous shout.

From scrumptious Spanish fare to glasses of wine, the beautiful venue overlooking the church of St Mary Magdalen is perfect for any party. We recommend grabbing a bunch of traditional tapas to share like padrón peppers, jamón Ibérico and air-cured tuna.

• Where: 20 Sherwood Street, Soho, W1F 7ED
• Price: ££ 
• Cuisine: French 
• Highlights: Art Deco interiors, prix fixe menu, private dining available 
• Best for: 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, and vegetarians 

Out of all the affordable birthday restaurants London has to offer, Brasserie Zedel is one of the best. Say bonjour to a jaw-droppingly beautiful Art Deco brasserie tucked beneath the bustling streets of Soho. Step inside and you're instantly transported to 1930s Paris, with sweeping columns, sparkling chandeliers, and an atmosphere so glamorous you half expect to spot a flapper or two sipping champagne.

But it's not just the setting that steals the show. It serves up a menu full of classic French brasserie fare at refreshingly down-to-earth prices. Their unbeatable prix fixe menu offers two courses for just £17.50 or three for £21.50 - we're talking dishes like creamed leek and potato soup, chopped steak Americain, and a delightfully decadent chocolate and passion fruit delice. 

• Where: St Paul's, Chelsea and Mayfair 
• Price: ££
• Cuisine: Asian 
• Highlights: gorgeous cherry blossom trees, green-tiled flooring, private dining available 
• Best for: 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, vegetarians and gluten free

If you're on the hunt for the best birthday restaurants in London for her, then look no further than The Ivy Asia, with locations in St Paul's, Chelsea and Mayfair. This stunning restaurant features Instagram-worthy interiors in the form of glistening green flooring, cherry blossom trees and striking statues placed throughout.

Menu-wise, it has lots to get excited about, including watermelon margaritas for washing the likes of sweet and sour prawns, salmon teriyaki and miso black cod.  

• Where: Piccadilly Circus and Mayfair 
• Price: ££
• Cuisine: international 
• Highlights: rock memorabilia, live music, private hire available 
• Best for: 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, and vegetarians 

If you're looking to turn up the volume on your birthday celebrations, look no further than Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus or Mayfair, the beating heart of rock 'n' roll in London's West End. 

Located right in the middle of the action, Hard Rock's European flagship is packed with musical history, electric energy, and the kind of atmosphere that says let's party. Feast on their world-famous menu featuring rockstar favourites like the original Legendary® burger, spicy and bold One Night in Bangkok shrimp, classic BBQ pork ribs, and even a Moving Mountains® burger for the plant-based party crew. Finish it off with a slice of apple cobbler that deserves its own encore.

• Where: 54-56 Great Eastern Street, Shoreditch, EC2A 3QR
• Price: ££
• Cuisine: Italian
• Highlights: Instagrammable decor, lively atmosphere, private hire available
• Best for: 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, vegetarians, vegans and gluten free

Partying and Italian dining collide at Gloria, the OTT Instagram-famous restaurant in Shoreditch. Recreating the vibe of 1970s Capri, this space has a 'bigger is better' philosophy, with everything from the pizza to the sheer amount of foliage being super-sized.

The buzzing dining room is kitted out in flowers, wicker furniture, and faux-distressed details, while the basement area will transport you to an old-school Parisian bistro with its mirrored ceiling and ruched drapes. Head down to munch on over-the-top versions of classic Italian dishes like lasagne stacked ten layers high and zesty lemon meringue pie.

• Where: 103-105, New Oxford Street, Soho, WC1A 1DB
• Price: £ - ££
• Cuisine: international, featuring an array of food vendors from Nepal to Hong Kong 
• Highlights: laid-back atmosphere, retro decor, various food traders, private hire available 
• Best for: 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, vegetarians, vegans and gluten free 

To please a crowd with many different tastes on your birthday, check out Arcade Food Hall on Oxford Street and in the heart of the Battersea Power Station.

Not only is this place great for groups, but the traders are delving out dishes from Nepal, North India, Hong Kong and more. We're talking butter chicken from HERO, sticky char siu pork from Siu Siu, and smoky tandoor bites from Tipan Tipan. 

• Where: Rathbone Square, Soho, W1T 1PB
• Price: ££
• Cuisine: Italian 
• Highlights: pretty and kitsch decor, lively atmosphere, private hire available 
• Best for: 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, vegetarians, vegans and gluten free

From the genius minds behind Gloria, Circolo Popolare is a kitsch and quirky hideaway for romantic birthday restaurants in London. The decor features plants hanging all around, walls covered with bottles of spirits and religious bric-a-brac.

Take a seat under the wisteria and enjoy flavours inspired by the Sicilian coast; think metre-long pizzas, piles of pasta and homemade gelato to finish. We'd recommend the Rotolo Con 7 Erbe, a doughy creation filled with gooey cheese and fresh herbs. Be warned, you'll experience a carb coma after.

• Where: The Hoxton, 40 Blackfriars Road, Southwark, SE1 8PB
• Price: £££
• Cuisine: seafood with Spanish and Portuguese influences
  
• Highlights: rooftop, fish platters, group menus available 
• Best for: 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th 

Looking for a stunning birthday restaurant that'll really knock your socks off? Seabird is your spot.

Not only does it boast incredible views from its outdoor terrace (perfect for summertime), but the menu of fresh seafood and handcrafted cocktails also add an extra sense of luxury to your meal. That means deliciousness like Iberico pork presa, sea bream crudo and Atlantic prawns chilled on ice.

• Where: 180 Strand, Temple, WC2R 1EA
• Price: ££££
• Cuisine: West African 
• Highlights: modern and sleek interiors, Michelin-starred, tasting menu, private dining available 
• Best for: 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th

Ikoyi is a fine dining restaurant in St James Market that's dedicated to cooking West African cuisine. Feast upon creative plates of food from Nigeria, Senegal and Ghana for your birthday, alongside a carefully curated selection of drinks, in some seriously swoon-worthy interiors clad in hanging clay lamps, low ceilings and an open-plan kitchen.

We're talking tasting menu delicacies like chargrilled octopus tentacle with spicy ndolé and groundnut foam with zobo jam and meringue.

• Where: 8-9 James Street, Covent Garden, WC2E 8BT
• Price: ££
• Cuisine: Latin American
• Highlights: Argentinian steaks, sleek interiors, private dining available 
• Best for: 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, meat lovers and vegetarians 

Upgrade your birthday plans and spice up your life with a cultural feast straight from South America at Gaucho Covent Garden. Step inside this slick venue, where you'll get to try a range of melt-in-the-mouth steaks with Latin American flavours, from rump to wagyu.

With an interior design that's both sophisticated and elegant, inspired by the cultural spaces of the local area and Argentinian influences, you'll feel like you've been transported to another world. On top of that, there's also live entertainment every Friday and Saturday, alongside tasty cocktails.

• Where: 9 Conduit Street, Mayfair, W1S 2XG
• Price: ££££
• Cuisine: British
• Highlights: Instagrammable and striking decor, Michelin-starred, private dining available 
• Best for: 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th

Going all-out for a birthday to remember? This West End staple is sure to accommodate all of your needs. From the whimsical bar area that features art hanging from the ceilings, to the pretty blush dining area and those egg-shaped toilets, Sketch AKA the prettiest restaurant in London really promises to make an impact. 

This remarkable dining destination is the brainchild of the esteemed restaurateur Mourad Mazouz and renowned chef Pierre Gagnaire, who have created an experience that is truly one-of-a-kind. This popular haunt boasts five distinct settings, each with its own unique identity, offering guests a variety of dining experiences to choose from, such as the Lecture Room and Library - an awe-inspiring venue serving Michelin-starred cuisine.

• Where: 7-9 St James's Steet, Mayfair, SW1A 1EE
• Price: £££ 
• Cuisine: Nikkei
• Highlights: luxurious setting, piranha fish tank in the bathrooms, private dining available 
• Best for: 21st, 30th, 40th (p.s. the staff will sing you a birthday song)

Situated in the heart of St James's, PIRAÑA is far more than a restaurant - it's an invitation to dive into the seductive depths of the sea, brought vividly to life by Strongarm Hospitality Group. From the moment you enter, you're swept into a bold aquatic dreamscape that spans two dazzling rooms. Whether you're toasting with friends in the main dining room or enjoying a private soirée in the exclusive space, the setting adds a touch of magic to any milestone.

The menu is a culinary treasure chest, starting with a standout raw selection featuring seabass ceviche in aji amarillo leche de tigre with sweet potato and choclo corn, hamachi dressed in yuzu ponzu with jalapeño and coriander, and crispy rice crowned with spicy salmon. Sushi enthusiasts are in for a treat, with an impressive lineup of sashimi, nigiri, and meticulously crafted rolls.