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Valentine’s Day should be a happy and romantic day, but let’s face it, it can be a stressful one as well. Statistics show that almost a third of the people celebrating Valentine’s, will wait until the 13th or 14th of February to book somewhere to eat. Which means that if you’re the one who’s been tasked with organising “date night” you better get a move on! But have no fear, we’ve done the hard work for you and found the best places to visit in London for wining and dining.
The map above pairs restaurants to Tube stops in Zone 1, helping you find the perfect place to take your date this Valentine’s. We’ve researched eateries based on positive reviews, variety of cuisine types and how easy they are to get to from the London Underground. Finding places to visit in London this Valentine’s Day has never been this easy. No painful internet search required, so you can relax.
Spending the morning at the National Gallery near Charing Cross? Have a late lunch beforehand at Les Deux Salons where you can order Oysters and French delicacies. In the mood for steak? The Forge near Bank is a perfect choice and they do cocktails too! Need a place to visit near Covent Garden before a play? Try SUDA Thai Café Restaurant.
But what if you’ve got a date with very particular tastes? Or maybe you admit to being a little picky yourself? Then look for the bigger hearts on our Tube Map because these represent the areas of London with the biggest choice of restaurants.
Another incredible statistic is that Brits will spend somewhere in the region of £1.9 billion romancing their partners on Valentine’s Day this year. Most of that will be spent on dining, £557 million to be exact. Which means it’s really important that you get there on time and don’t let your efforts go to waste. Plan ahead and always check for any delays (using our Tube Map app of course!).
Now there’s just one thing left to do… book your table! If you’ve decided on where to go or if you want to take a look at the menu first, we’ve got all you need right here.
Salt & Honey – Paddington
Upscale little bistro plating eclectic dishes with New Zealand manuka honey and British ingredients.
Kurobuta London – Edgware Road
Inventive take on Japanese cuisine served in an unpretentious, relaxed setting with an open kitchen.
La Suite West – Bayswater
It’s on a quiet road 2 minutes’ walk from Bayswater tube station and 3 minutes from Hyde Park. There’s a vegetarian restaurant that also offers vegan choices. The landscaped garden has outdoor seating.
Kensington Place – Notting Hill Gate
Light-filled, modern British brasserie with arty decor and fresh fish from the next-door market.
The Ivy Kensington Brasserie – High Street Kensington
The Ivy’s urbane, neighbourhood-style brasserie for accessible Modern British eats, served all day.
Clarke’s Restaurant – Queensway
Farm-to-table restaurant focused on seasonal British ingredients and breads from its own bakery.
Brinkley’s – Earl’s Court
Brasserie with covered garden and pavement tables serving modern international dishes and cocktails.
Margaux – Gloucester Road
Upscale European cooking & refined Old World wines in laid-back room of earthy, exposed brick walls.
Iddu London – South Kensington
Soups, salads, coffee, wine & a Sicilian vibe in a snug, modern cafe space with patio seats.
The Beehive Pub – Marylebone
Traditional pub with remarkable wooden bar, serving brunch, canape and a la carte menus.
Zayna – Marble Arch
Northern Indian and Pakistani menu served in modern restaurant with earthy tones and wood carvings.
Tukdin – Lancaster Gate
Flavours of Malaysia await you in this cosy restaurant.Masgouf – Hyde Park Corner
Iraqi-influenced grills, stews and fish dishes served in a bright, modern restaurant over 2 floors.
Social Wine & Tapas – Bond Street
Sleek tapas bar, cellar space and tasting room for small plates, cheeses, charcuterie and wine.
Buddha-Bar Restaurant London – Knightsbridge
High-end Pan-Asian cuisine plus cocktails and live DJ sets in an extravagant baroque setting.
The Botanist – Sloane Square
Simple Modern British food served at tables or the bar in this airy, all-day Chelsea restaurant.
Aubaine – Baker Street
All-day French dining in an elegant corner restaurant with industrial touches, plus pavement seats.
Orrery – Regent’s Park
Modern takes on classic French dishes, in converted stable block with roof terrace and church views.
Antidote Wine Bar – Oxford Circus
Modern bar/restaurant serving natural wines, cheese, charcuterie, steaks and classic French dishes.
Le Caprice – Green Park
Luxury art deco backdrop for upscale European menu, plus Saturday jazz brunch and Sunday night jazz.
Kouzu – Victoria
Japanese destination for inventive raw and grilled fare, plus drinks in a swanky, multilevel space.
The Cinnamon Club – St James’s Park
Innovative Indian dishes served in book-lined former Victorian library with downstairs cocktail bar.
Ibérica Marylebone – Great Portland Street
Light-filled room with hanging lamps and wall tiles, for classic and modern Spanish-Austrian dishes.
The Queen’s Head – Piccadilly
Compact Victorian pub with art deco touches serving real ale, bottled beer and British food.
Inn The Park – Westminster
All-day British cuisine in a contemporary wooden pavilion with terrace and views of St James’s Park.
The Loose Box – Pimlico
Spacious, contemporary bar and all-day Modern British restaurant with terrace tables.
Counter Vauxhall Arches – Vauxhall
Modern, buzzy all-day brasserie under the arches, with a BackCounter space for live entertainment.
Mestizo Restaurant & Tequila Bar – Warren Street
Fine Mexican cuisine plus tequila shots and cocktails in smart, scarlet space.
Crazy Bear – Goodge Street
Lavishly decorated, Oriental fusion restaurant and basement cocktail bar with jazz and DJs.
Quo Vadis – Tottenham Court Road
Frequently changing Modern British cuisine served in 2 airy dining rooms with stained-glass windows.
Tredwell’s – Leicester Square
British fare, with international influences, served in a choice of portion sizes in Grand Cafe digs.
Les Deux Salons – Charing Cross
Dining duo offers an all-day cafe/bistro/bar on ground floor and a grand Parisian eatery upstairs.
Bianco43 Trafalgar Square – Embankment
BIANCO43 is an authentic Italian pizzeria restaurant, specializing in pizzas and traditional Italian cuisine.
Skylon Grill – Waterloo
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame river views at this airy Modern European eatery with 1950s design touches.
Brasserie Blanc – Lambeth North
Upscale chain brasserie serving a classically French menu devised by celebrity chef Raymond Blanc.
The Tommyfield – Elephant & Castle
The Tommyfield is a stylish gastro pub that offers a range of rustic British cuisine.
Steak & Lobster Warren Street – Euston
Plush dining room offering rib-eye steak or lobster with unlimited fries and salad, plus cocktails.
Ravi Shankar – Euston Square
A vegetarians dream. Indian food served in a relaxed atmosphere.Luce e Limoni Restaurant – Russell Square
Glass lamps and vintage-style chairs adorn this elegant space serving modern Sicilian-inspired fare.
The Ship Tavern – Holborn
Mahogany-panelled 16th century pub with traditional real-ale bar and upstairs dining room.
SUDA Thai Café Restaurant – Covent Garden
From Thai street food to contemporary dishes plus cocktails and juices in a casual modern setting.
Camino – Blackfriars
Bodega-style cellar bar with vaulted brick ceiling serving Cava by the glass and bottle, plus tapas.
The Delaunay – Temple
All-day brasserie in elegant grand cafe surrounds, serving modern and classic European menu.
Union Street Cafe – Southwark
Gordon Ramsay’s spruced-up warehouse conjures Mediterranean dishes from Borough Market ingredients.
Plum and Spilt Milk – King’s Cross St. Pancras
An elegant hotel setting for an all-day Modern British menu, with service from jeans-clad staff.
The Albion – Angel
Modern British comfort food at elegant Georgian pub with extensive garden. Food is traditional British with a tweak. Prices are more restaurant than pub.
Vivat Bacchus – Farringdon
Rustic European meals, wine cellar and 50 cheeses, served in industrial space with exposed pipework.
Le Café du Marché – Barbican
Provincial French cuisine in contemporary rustic dining room with exposed bricks and ceiling beams.
Bacco Restaurant & Wine Bar – Chancery Lane
Italian kitchen preparing freshly made pasta and desserts to serve in a stylish beige dining room.
The Happenstance – St Paul’s
All-day Modern European menu in industrial-chic setting with deli, florist and St Paul’s views.
Harry’s Bar – Cannon Street
Discreet bar plus booths, tables and a courtyard serving champagne, European light bites and meals.
Northbank Restaurant & Bar – Mansion House
Contemporary British menu in riverside setting under the Millennium Bridge, with Tate Modern views.
Edwins – Borough
Seasonal English ingredients form a Modern European menu dished up in an updated Victorian parlour.
Eyre Brothers – Old Street
Low-lit dining room with dark wooden palette for adventurous Spanish and Portuguese dishes and wine.
Banger’s Wine Bar – Moorgate
A wine bar with pub style food.
Forge – Bank
Restaurant for lunch and post-work bites, lounge bars and club in modern setting with leather seats.
The Folly – Monument
A garden-influenced restaurant, deli and bar, where the seasonal menu has international flavours.
Boro Bistro – London Bridge
Chic restaurant, wine bar and terrace with Gallic ambiance, serving French fare with Asian touches.
HKK – Liverpool Street
Banquet-style Modern Cantonese tasting menus for sophisticated foodies.
Zebrano Restaurant – Aldgate
Zebrano offers guests fine dining near the iconic Gherkin building. The top floor houses a luxury dining experience and the lower ground has more of a late night lounge ambience, serving smaller sharing dishes and delicious cocktails.
The Perkin Reveller – Tower Hill
Contemporary, casual brasserie with river vista, outdoor tables and a menu of British classics.
Abbey Bar – Tower Gateway
British brasserie mains & platters served amid colourful art, textured wood and patterned fabrics.
Beagle London – Hoxton
Vast dining space under vaulted brick railway arches for simple Modern British menu and cocktails.
Lyles – Shoreditch High Street
A new British restaurant known for its speedy service and school chairs.Hot Box – Aldgate East
American BBQ specialist offers platters of ribs and other hearty fare foods plus drinks in a trendy space.
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