Restaurants for Couples in London

Re-imagining ancient Chinese design, Opium is a parlour or oriental charm where cocktails come served in ornate chinaware and mixed with a hefty dose of traditional herbs, infusions and spices. The Dim Sum is also to die for here so settle in for an ambient meal for two in London at this quirky restaurant bar. 

With delicious food and gorgeous interiors, the Modern American Steak House (MASH) is a great London restaurant for couples. Beautifully decorated, it's a date night dream.

All sorts of tasty, Rambla is serving up a slice of Barcelona in its Soho outpost. Bask in the stylish interiors, which include polished navy tiles, wooden floorboards, and golden orb lamps, and feast on tasty bites, from oysters through to velveted hake.

This adorable restaurant boasts a fantastic menu of seasonal food crafted with sustainable British ingredients. Add in a carefully crafted drinks menu and cutesy rustic interior made of reclaimed furniture, you've got the perfect place for couples schmoozing.

The original Charlotte's Group venue, this Ealing eatery is the perfect London restaurant for couples looking for a classy and intimate date night in West London. With gorgeous food and dreamy interiors, it's the perfect atmosphere for romance. 

Coming complete with its own cinema suite where you can experience intimate screenings of films from the comfort of their leather sofas, The Exhibit is also a great option for a couples meal in London. Their restaurant area is a buzzing social space where you can tuck into European dishes with influences from India, Asia, Africa, South America and the Caribbean.

The Restaurant at Sanderson combines a sleek, chic modern aesthetic with a delectable food menu to create the perfect date night destination in London. Utilising seasonal ingredients and inventive techniques, the venue serves classic British dishes with a global twist, while their team of mixologist serves artisanal cocktails. But their heritage courtyard is probably the most beautiful part of the restaurant, making a delightful retreat for you and your partner.

Inspired by the Golden Age of transatlantic travel, Sea Containers brings a fusion of the best American and British cuisine to a smart space on the banks of the Thames. The interiors have been designed by creative visionary Tom Dixon and include both an al fresco dining area and a stainless steel bar as the centrepiece. Pop by come date night and pick out something from their range of small plates, sharing dishes and classic comfort food options.

Comfortable, creative and full of character, this romantic bar and restaurant near London Bridge is the perfect spot for couples who like their food. Hosting regular kitchen residencies, Great Guns Social sees an ever-changing menu.

Mabel's is a haven for quintessential British cuisine and charming interiors that bring back some old world style to dining in London. With a intimate atmosphere, this Covent Garden resident makes for an ideal place to have dinner for couples in London. Whether a big boozy brunch, some classic lunching or a fabulous dinner, Mabel's will suit.  

Brimming with charm and delivering a menu full of delectable dishes, Meat People is a delightful little diner - the ideal place for a couple to enjoy a meal out together. Everything here is made using the freshest ingredients and the finest cuts of meat. Even better, this North London restaurant boasts an exceptional wine list - pair your meal with a bottle and share a lovely romantic meal out together. 

You'll both enjoy a date night in the Gatehouse, thanks to their excellent range of local and continental craft beers and wines, as well as tasty, fresh Spanish food menu.

Capeesh is ticking all your next date night boxes. The sky-high restaurant in Canary Wharf has a sky bar and panoramic views of London, along with delicious wood-fired pizza and pasta dishes. 

If you're looking for an intimate and romantic restaurant near the Barbican then look no further than Little Quiet. The new restaurant is set in an underground wine cellar which only has space for 16 diners; the menu is fresh and seasonal and there's a corking wine list.

Whether you want to sit back, soak up rays and watch the sun set on a stylish roof terrace, or are after a delicious dinner with city views, Aviary has it. The latest opening from ETM will be serving up the usual British seasonal fare, with hearty meat plates and carefully curated craft ales perfecting any date night.

Whether you're celebrating or just fancy something swish, Fancy Crab is ticking all sorts of special boxes. The restaurant is located in Marylebone and is one of the only one's in London to specialise in Red King Crab.

Whether it's your 1st date or 100th, Yosma is bringing all sorts of cute to Marylebone. The restaurant has a Turkish menu, with sharing plates and delicious breakfast dishes, including eight types of eggs.

Perfect for a quiet date night, this charming Camberwell bar and restaurant offer tasty small plates and unique selection of wines, cocktails and craft beers.

A boutique gem mixing modern elegance with a timeless sense of style, The Driver is a cracking date night selection in King's Cross. The venue features five impressive storeys but it's the first floor dining room you'll want to start at; chefs cook up some classic and indulgent British favourites in an elegant space.

With gorgeous interiors and a delicious selection of steak, lobster dishes, salads, small plates and cocktails, this lovely eatery just off Oxford Street is a great restaurant for couples in London; there's outlets in Bloomsbury and Warren Street too.

Sometimes dining out can feel like the same routine of plates and parking up in your seats....that was until Inamo. Join this North London restaurant not only for cocktails on the terrace and some of the finest in Pan Asian bites, their interactive dining tables are truly unique. 

The newest sibling to the Soho site, Inamo in Covent Garden is a playground for a fun couples dinner in London. The table is interactive here where you can play ping pong, watch the chef cam, take picture and change the table graphics as well as ordering on a tablet. Immerse yourselves in sushi, delectable Asian plates and the fun atmosphere here. 

Located in the City of London, The Lampery is a modern and classy restaurant that serves an eclectic all-day menu. From steaks through to suckling pig and whole turbot, the restaurant brings the best of British; the cocktails are similarly as delicious with an emphasis on fruity punchy concoctions.

Not only can Balans offer you eccentric sophistication, brilliant British plates and quirky cocktails perfect for your date night in Clapham, but also an amazing alfresco terrace for you to enjoy too.

Twisting and tweaking traditional Southern dishes in a way that wonderfully brings out new flavours, the chefs at Absurd Bird have worked hard to curate a menu that packs a punch. With their chicken meat sourced from Fosse Meadows farm and marinated in a special secret sauce, their drinks menu is just as creative, with their own-brewed Absurd Moonshine and Absurd Lager proving to be a popular choice amongst guests. 

If you and your partner are after a relaxed yet delicious meal, get yourself down to Talli Joe for a menu packed with traditional and regional Indian food. Serving up delectable dishes like Rasam poached shrimp or Konkan stewed pork alongside a wonderful list of Indian inspired cocktails, your tastebuds will be more than satisfied. And with the venue's attitude modelled on Indian dive bars, you are guaranteed fun.   

London Steakhouse Co in Chelsea is all sorts of swish from the food to the interiors. Founded by Marco Pierre White, the restaurant has an excellent selection of meat dishes, fine wines and - specially to the Chelsea site - burgers.

Camino Shoreditch is bringing a slice of Spain to East London. Head there for a date night of easy-going tapas and seriously drinkable wines and cocktails.

With low lighting, intimate tables and sharing plates to split between yourselves, Hyde Kensington is a great place for couples. The menu is a delightful mix of pan-Asian flavours which includes dishes such as grilled prawns with mango salsa and tempura of soft-shell crab with chilli.

The Yacht London is an elegant restaurant and bar based on the banks of the River Thames that deals only in elegant nights out. Head chefs Marcus Fontaine & Antonio De Castilla have wracked their brains, coming up with a menu of traditional British dishes that all have subtle European twists added to them. Grab your partner and treat them to an unforgettable experience at this romantic spot.

Grab a bite to eat at Neighbour and you'll be treated to a brasserie-style menu focused on seasonality and the best produce, washed down by organic wines and locally-sourced craft beers. After, pop downstairs for some cocktails in Jukes.

A certified Bermondsey beaut, Tanner and Co is one of the London districts that's a haven for couples days out in London. This South London restaurant bar is an old school gym room complete with horse vault, suspended ropes and a warehouse type feel. Expect prim plates of top quality foods and plenty of beer and wine to wash it all down. 

From hearty breakfasts through to swish cocktails, No 32 The Old Town is a fashionable and stylish restaurant in Clapham. Join the spot for every occasion, whether it's date-night or an early morning fill-up.

With a stylish and edgy industrial vibe that meshes with cute and quirky interiors, Burdock is a top spot for couples looking to eat in the City. Located on Finsbury Square, the menu is filled with delicious plates designed from sharing; order the pork belly and lobster which is so good there's not much chance of splitting.

One of the best date night spots in Fulham, this cosy and romantic offering brings you a stunning range of dishes made with only the freshest ingredients, alongside a great wine list.

Proving size doesn't matter when it comes to delicious food, Rosa's near Carnaby Street is a delightful and delicious little eatery that serves up Thai food. Perfect for date night, snuggle on one of the intimate tables and gorge on goodies such as Pad Thai or Papaya Salad.

Planning a big night out in Covent Garden and want to get a great restaurant locked in? We got you. Ping Pong is not a table-tennis bar, rather it's a stylish and inviting restaurant serving seasonal dim sum plates across its three chic floors. Pop in to share a few plates between you while you get a good feel for the cocktail list and theatrical Chinese teas.

If you're looking for somewhere romantic to eat, then you can't go wrong with Restaurant Ours. Managing to balance relaxed and approachable with modern and chic, it is both stylish and fun. Their food is the true area of excel, serving up a delicious menu of European dishes.

If you and your significant other find yourself in East London, head down to Gatti's for an evening of delicious Italian food and exemplary service. Either stay for a wine in their upstairs wine bar or head below for a menu packed with tasty Italian treats perfect for you to re-enact 'Lady and the Tramp'.

Boasting views over London's South Bank, Gillray's Steakhouse is a favourite for a couples meal in London if you fancy something with a bit of finesse. Quintessentially British and commanding a Thames-side spot, Gillray's comes equipped with cabinets of Gin and prime cuts of steak so your meal for two in London just got serious.  

Whether you're stopping by for small plates and Sake, or a slap-up dinner, Anzu in St James' market is a hot new Japanese spot that makes date-night look all sorts of lovely.

It's not often you come across an Indian restaurant in London quite like Zaman. Not only do they offer some of the best curries in the business, but all their food is healthy and halal. From soft-shell crab appetisers to the main curry event, Zaman has everything you need for a signature London curry night.

Treat your other half to a special night out at View 94. Head to the restaurant for fine dining and delicious European treats in a candlelit room before heading to the Bar Lounge below for some tasty drinks, or even the Champagne Terrace for great views and cocktails.