{"id":18247,"date":"2023-02-07T03:36:15","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T03:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bonvivantliving.wordpress.com\/?p=90"},"modified":"2023-02-07T03:36:23","modified_gmt":"2023-02-07T03:36:23","slug":"londons-most-romantic-restaurants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bonvivant.co.uk\/journal\/londons-most-romantic-restaurants\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Romantic Restaurants in London"},"content":{"rendered":"

Read our guide to the most romantic restaurants in London…<\/p>\n

Bob Bob Ricard, Soho<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Bob<\/p>\n

Whether it’s the intimate booths, the ‘Press for Champagne’ button, the gorgeous design or the food, a dinner at Bob Bob Ricard will set the mood perfectly with a loved one.<\/p>\n

Clos Maggiore, Covent Garden
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Often described as an oasis in the heart of Covent Garden, thought by many to be the most romantic restaurant in London, Clos Maggiore<\/a>, with its muted lighting and open log fire, epitomises the ethos of a romantic restaurant.<\/p>\n

\"Clos<\/p>\n

Andrew Edmunds, Soho<\/h2>\n

Whether it’s the 18th century townhouse setting, the cosy (if somewhat cramped!) table arrangements, the white tablecloths or the candlelight setting, there’s something captivating about Andrew Edmunds.<\/p>\n

\"Andrew<\/p>\n

The relaxed setting, reasonable prices and old Soho charm all help to create a romantic setting.<\/p>\n

For further inspiration, read our guide to the best restaurants in Soho<\/a>.<\/p>\n

J Sheekey’s<\/h2>\n

Fish and seafood restaurant J Sheekey<\/a> is a West End institution that oozes old-fashioned glamour.<\/p>\n

\"J<\/a><\/p>\n

Monochrome photos of stars of stage and screen line wood panelled walls, creating a stylish, intimate atmosphere. Get up close and personal with your date at this classic London restaurant that just oozes charm.<\/p>\n

Gauthier Soho<\/h2>\n

Discreet and refined, Gauthier Soho<\/a> is perfect for intimate dinners. The atmosphere is hushed and genteel thanks to the attentive and gracious service and the sumptuous Georgian surroundings.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

The menu \u2013 both a la carte and tasting menu – offers cutting-edge French dishes.<\/p>\n

The Chefs’ Room is the smallest and most private dining room at Gauthier Soho and is also one of the restaurant’s wine cellars.<\/p>\n

Dimly-lit, opulent but cosy, it strikes just the right note for a romantic dinner.<\/p>\n

Hakkasan Hanway Place<\/h2>\n

The sleek, seductive, dimly-lit, black and gold latticed panelled interior of Hakkasan Hanway Place is the perfect backdrop for secret alliances and romantic trysts and the Michelin-starred menu offers the best Chinese cuisine in London.<\/p>\n

\"Hakkasan<\/p>\n

Two of the restaurant\u2019s signature dishes – Peking duck with caviar and Grilled Wagyu beef with king soy sauce – are not to be missed.<\/p>\n

Galvin La Chapelle, Shoreditch<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Galvin La Chapelle is the Galvin brothers\u2019 venture in St Botolph\u2019s Hall, a beautiful 19th<\/sup> century building close to Spitalfield Market.<\/p>\n

\"Galvin<\/p>\n

The fine dining restaurant is dark and romantic in a truly beautiful setting, making it a contender for one of the most romantic restaurants in London.<\/p>\n

The Colony Grill
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The glamorous 1920s-inspired dining room at The Colony Grill at The Beaumont hotel is a great setting for a romantic evening, especially if you can get one of the booths.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

The menu of classic New York-style grill dishes is excellent and make sure to head to the hotel\u2019s new bar<\/a>, Le Magritte, for a pre or post dinner cocktail.<\/p>\n

LPM Restaurant and Bar<\/h2>\n

Chic Mayfair spot LPM Restaurant & Bar\u2019s will transport you straight to the French Riviera. \"LPMThe restaurant is tucked away in a quiet mews behind Claridge\u2019s and offers a slice of the French Riviera in London.<\/p>\n

Sessions Arts Club<\/h2>\n

Housed in the beautifully restored Old Sessions House, a restaurant, wine bar<\/a> and art gallery space in Clerkenwell, Sessions Arts Club stunned diners when it opened in 2022.<\/p>\n

\"SessionsThe food is from ex-Polpetto chef Florence Knight in one of the most beautiful and romantic dining rooms in London.<\/p>\n

Noble Rot<\/h2>\n

Noble Rot is a fabulous place for anyone who loves wine and for those looking for excellent food to accompany their wine in a candle-lit and atmospheric setting.\"Noble<\/p>\n

The a la carte menu features fine \u2018Franglais\u2019 cooking in the restaurant, and small dishes at the bar.<\/p>\n

Kudu<\/h2>\n

Kudu is a fantastic restaurant in Peckham that you wished you had in your neighbourhood. The menu is influenced by the chef\u2019s South African heritage with a wine list to match.<\/p>\n

The soft lighting, exposed brick, and open kitchen create an intimate and relaxed atmosphere.<\/p>\n

There is a beautiful garden at the back of the restaurant as well.<\/p>\n

Hutong<\/h2>\n

Hutong is one of London\u2019s leading Chinese restaurants, serving authentic Northern-Chinese dishes with particular influence from the Sichuan Province and Shandong.<\/p>\n

\"Private<\/p>\n

With such a fantastic floor to ceiling view of London, a prized window table for 2 is the epitome of a romantic restaurant.<\/p>\n

The restaurant is elegant and dimly lit with unparalleled views over London.<\/p>\n

Gaze longingly into your partner’s eye or at London in the distance and let the romance of it all engulf you.<\/p>\n

Casse-Cro\u00fbte<\/h2>\n

A wonderful, tiny, French Bistrot in Bermondsey with a daily changing menu. It\u2019s the perfect spot for a romantic tryst.<\/p>\n

Blanchette<\/h2>\n

Blanchette has an understated entrance on D\u2019Arblay Street in Soho.<\/p>\n

The bar area at Blanchette is surrounded by a wall and window of bar stools, and the d\u00e9cor is, much like the food, classic French Bistro with the occasional modern twist: exposed bricks and mismatched furniture, complemented by warm, low lighting.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

London Shell Co.<\/h2>\n

London Shell Co. is a romantic little restaurant that is housed in a refurbished canal boat on Regent’s Canal. <\/span><\/p>\n

While most days the boat is docked, they have a few lunches \/ dinners per week where you cruise along the canal.
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

\"LondonOn board, you can tuck into some beautifully prepared British seafood while you journey along the Regent\u2019s Canal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Best Romantic Restaurants in London<\/h2>\n

If you liked this guide to the most romantic restaurants in London, why not read our guide to the best first date bars<\/a>, best brunch in London<\/a> or the best cocktail bars in London<\/a>?<\/p>\n

Sign up to The Bon Vivant Journal here<\/a>.<\/p>\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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