Valentine's Day Restaurants in London

The perfect restaurant date is often made by the atmosphere and that’s where Levant Bar shines. The interior is decked out in royal reds and golds, with cushioned sofas illuminated by gentle candle-light. The menu is packed with authentic Lebanese and Middle Eastern dishes, ideal for the two of you to share. But once the evening kicks in, the restaurant comes alive with belly dancers and general revelry to keep you and your partner laughing all through the night.

Powder Keg Diplomacy is the perfect quirky restaurant to take your girlfriend or boyfriend on Valentine’s Day. The interiors are decked out with colonial stylings, which makes it one of the more interesting venues to venture into, and their food menu basks in that heritage also. The kitchen offers a variety of British dishes inspired by centuries of recipes from the country, whereas all the ingredients are sourced from the UK. The food will keep your bellies happy and the interesting venue and atmosphere will get you talking into the night as if you've just met. 

Romance isn't just about going to the most expensive place in London, it can also mean taking them somewhere cool. This is why restaurant bars like Wringer and Mangle exist – its refined interiors of industrial textures and retro leanings plays to the building's heritage (it’s an old industrial laundry space), while the drinks menu focuses on delicious gin concoctions and its food is all about modern – and delectable – twists on British classics. 

Amesta is the Valentine’s Day restaurant in London if you’re looking to seriously impress. The Michelin Star restaurant serves refined dishes that take its flavours and techniques from Spain’s Basque region, adding modern twists and sourcing their organic produce locally. The venue is clean, sleek and intimate, and illuminated with pleasant light, making it the perfect stop for a truly romantic dinner.

Bring your partner to Kouzu this Valentine’s Day in London for a night of high-end Japanese cuisine in a contemporary, slick venue. Found in a historic Grade II listed period mansion from the 1850s, the venue offers both a Omakase Suhi Bar on the mezzanine floor and a private dining room, where you can hide away with your own private chef at hand. So settle in for a romantic evening as you feast on delicious, bespoke dishes while sipping some Japanese beer.

The Botanist is a suave restaurant that constantly plays host to the most trendy and sophisticated of London’s young professionals, and it’s that standard which makes it one of the best places to take your partner on Valentine’s Day. The Botanist is decorated in a mixture of dark and light browns, with modern furnishings next to booths decked out in comfortable leather sofas. They deliver fine dining with their flavourful menu of European and British cuisine, while the bar serves a wonderful selection of beers, wines and seasonal cocktails.

Cinnamon Bazaar merges Indian heritage with urban London to create a cross-cultural dining experience, featuring sharing plates of delicious food and a communal attitude. The interiors are modelled on the stunning market places of the Old World and the bubbling, friendly atmosphere matches this design. Share some plates with your partner, drink the cocktails designed by the renowned Mr Lyan, and enjoy this fun Valentine’s Day restaurant in London.

It might be a bit chilly for rooftop, alfresco dining in February, but that shouldn’t stop you from taking a romantic trip to the Aviary. The stylish restaurant bar has spectacular views across London from its heated rooftop terrace, sitting on the tenth floor of the new Montcalm Royal London House Hotel in Finsbury Square. Their cocktail list is packed with botanically themed mixes and their a la carte food menu features classic dishes from both the land and sea. 

Valentine's Day is the ideal night to bring your partner to Opium, one of the capital's best secret bars. Tucked away off the bustling streets of Soho, you have to find its nondescript green door and get buzzed up through the staircase to enter. Once in, there’s a delightful Dim Sum and cocktail den made from oriental décor and Chinese furniture contrasting with London flourishes. Their menu takes the same attitude as the interior, fusing traditional Dim Sum flavours with contemporary London tastes.

Treat the one you love to that private members club opulence without forking out for a membership fee at the Mews of Mayfair. Hidden away in a historic courtyard, the restaurant offers premium British cuisine, while the drinks range from vintage champagne to trendy cocktails. Spread across four floors, the venue is decked out with everything from colonial maps to modern, decadent décor. This is perfect for a luxury Valentine’s Day restaurant in London for your partner.

If you're a forward-thinking couple but want to stop phones from interrupting your Valentine's date night, enter Inamo Soho with a solution: the first fully interactive ordering system, beamed onto the table. Their pan-Asian menu is inspired by Japan, China, Thailand and beyond, with delicious dishes from sushi to Dim Sum. But the main attraction is the interactive table-tops, where you can watch the chefs at work, choose your own tablecloth and play games like battleships, because nothing says Valentine's Day like sinking your partner's battleships.