31 romantic restaurants to book for Valentine's Day in London

Love is in the air, and on the menu, as London’s restaurants pull out all the stops for Valentine’s Day 2026. From sky-high tasting menus with panoramic views to cosy neighbourhood bistros serving indulgent sharing plates, the capital is proving once again that romance tastes best when it’s paired with really good food.

Whether you’re planning a candlelit first date, celebrating a long-standing love, or raising a glass with friends for Galentine’s, there’s something for every kind of connection this February. Think Michelin-starred feasts, theatrical desserts, Champagne on arrival, live jazz, rooftop sunsets and menus designed to be shared.

To help you plan the perfect night, we’ve rounded up the most exciting Valentine’s tasting menus, set dinners and one-off experiences happening across London from affordable plant-based treats to once-in-a-lifetime blow-outs. All that’s left to do is book fast… and decide who you’re taking.

1. Kutir, Chelsea

Best for: Foodies in love

The way to many people’s hearts is through good food, and Michelin-starred chef Rohit Ghai is serving romance this Valentine’s Day with a new tasting menu at Chelsea townhouse favourite Kutir and contemporary Mayfair restaurant Manthan. Priced from £70pp (with an optional £55 wine pairing), the candlelit menu features Indian-inspired dishes such as lobster caviar, scallops jhalmuri, cauliflower steak or venison garlic, finished with white chocolate strawberries, alongside vegetarian and vegan options, curated wines and cocktails.

2. The Mayfair Chippy

Best for: Friends superfans

If you’ve found your lobster, The Mayfair Chippy is serving up Valentine’s specials across its Mayfair and Knightsbridge restaurants from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 February, including a decadent Lobster Fish Pie for two (£65) and a show-stopping Afternoon ‘Sea’ for Two packed with oysters, crab, prawns and bubbles. Couples looking to dial up the romance can also pre-book the Knightsbridge ‘Lobster Pot’ booth, a private, nautically styled dining experience complete with gin cocktails and Valentine’s exclusives.

3. Park Chinois, Mayfair

Best for: Dinner and dancing

Mayfair’s most seductive dining destination, Park Chinois is serving up Michelin-starred Chinese fine dining in a lavish, live-music-filled setting this Valentine’s Day. Couples can choose between the elegant Salon de Chine for bold flavours and cocktails from midday until late, or head downstairs to the sultry Club Chinois for an after-dark mix of dining, drinking and dancing.

4. Bar + Block, various locations

Best for: Fun and flirty

From Thursday 12 to Saturday 14 February, Bar + Block is celebrating every kind of love with a Valentine’s two-course menu and cocktail for £30, with the option to add a third course for just £5. Expect Valentine’s cocktails, 30-day matured hand-cut steaks with indulgent sides, and sweet finishes like cinnamon buns or berry Eton Mess — perfect for everything from first dates to Galentine’s plans.

5. Ce La Vi

Best for: A showstopping date night

West London’s highest rooftop restaurant, CÉ LA VI London is marking Valentine’s Day with a refined four-course menu on 13 and 14 February, pairing live entertainment with sweeping skyline views. Highlights include Wagyu beef tataki, Chilean sea bass with Szechuan pepper sauce, black truffle risotto, and a showstopping CÉ LA VI Heart dessert, with a vegan option also available.

6. The Brush East London Grand Café

Best for: Dinner and a movie

Love is taking centre stage this Valentine’s and Galentine’s Day at The Brush East London Grand Café at art’otel London Hoxton, with A Hoxton Love Affair, a dinner-and-movie experience screening cult romantic classics on 13 and 14 February. Guests can enjoy a two-course dinner with cocktails, gourmet popcorn and a film for £60pp, or opt for a standalone four-course Valentine’s menu on 14 February (£70pp) featuring Brush favourites and a generous sharing Baked Alaska.

7. All Bar One

Best for: Babes on a budget

Whether it’s a romantic date night or a Galentine’s toast, All Bar One is celebrating Valentine’s with a Champagne-fuelled sharing experience from Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 February. Guests can enjoy four small plates and two glasses of Moët & Chandon from £39, or upgrade to a full bottle from £30, in stylish venues across the UK.

8. Doughnation, Covent Garden

Best for: Cheese lovers

Cheese lovers should make a beeline for Doughnation in Covent Garden this Valentine’s Day to try its indulgent Fond Of You Fondue Pizza (£24), topped with crème fraîche, mustard, fior di latte and a baked camembert for the ultimate cheese pull. The romance continues throughout February with the ‘Sexy Set Menu’ — a fondue pizza to share, two sides and a bottle of wine for £50 — perfect for dates or mates alike.

9. Noodle and Beer, Chinatown

Best for: Extra spicy

Noodle and Beer Chinatown is turning up the heat this Valentine’s Day with London’s hottest set menu, available exclusively on 14 February. Priced at £25pp for two courses or £30pp for three, the fiery feast features Sichuan dumplings, a 5/5 chilli-scale beef noodle main, a cooling icy jelly dessert and optional wine pairings — perfect for couples who like their romance extra spicy.

10. Pivot, Covent Garden

Perfect for: Couples who love to share

Pivot Bar & Bistro in Covent Garden is serving indulgent savoury and sweet sharing boards exclusively on 14 February, from 12pm to 9pm. Created by chef Mark Greenaway, the £60 boards for two feature everything from baked camembert and charcuterie to chocolate-dipped strawberries and dark chocolate desserts, ideal for an intimate Valentine’s celebration.

11. Sam’s Riverside, Hammersmith and Fulham

Best for: A classic V-Day date

Sam’s Riverside in Hammersmith and Sam’s Waterside in Brentford are celebrating Valentine’s Day with elegant set menus, romantic riverside settings and signature cocktails in West London. Highlights include an £80pp menu with Champagne at Sam’s Riverside, featuring oysters, a Hereford T-bone to share and indulgent desserts, while Sam’s Waterside offers a relaxed sharing feast of oysters, scallops, BBQ steak and seasonal plates.

12. Belly, Kentish Town

Best for: Big, bold, flavourful

Kentish Town bistro Belly, from restaurateur Omar Shah, is a standout Valentine’s choice for couples who love bold Filipino flavours and a buzzing atmosphere. Expect inventive cocktails, shareable starters, showstopping mains like wagyu pichana, and a swoon-worthy ube tiramisu and with Belly crowned Time Out’s best restaurant for 2025, booking ahead is essential.

13. Farzi, Haymarket

Best for: Pre-theatre dining

Michelin-recommended Indian restaurant Farzi on Haymarket is marking Valentine’s Day with its Taste of Farzi menu, offering two courses for £39.95 or three for £45.90. Highlights include lobster and seafood seekh kebab, fish gulzar or chicken tikka masala, indulgent desserts, and the option to elevate the evening with a curated cocktail pairing.

14. Cocotte, multiple locations

Best for: Sacking off set menus

If set menus aren’t your thing this Valentine’s Day, Cocotte’s a la carte offering lets you dine your way across its five cosy rotisserie restaurants in London. Expect indulgent starters, perfectly roasted chicken with standout sauces, comforting sides and crowd-pleasing desserts, all paired with excellent cocktails and wines for a relaxed yet romantic night out.

15. The Trafalgar, Chelsea

Best for: Chilled and lovely

Chelsea’s first new pub in over 100 years, The Trafalgar is marking Valentine’s Day with a heart-shaped twist on its signature Guinness Cake, available exclusively on 14 February. The elegant yet welcoming pub is perfect for lunch or dinner, serving seasonal dishes from scallops to sirloin, before finishing with the £7 Bailey’s mascarpone Guinness Cake made for sharing.

16. Kokum, East Dulwich

Best for: A one-off bargain

Modern Indian restaurant KOKUM is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a one-night-only four-course feast on 14 February, priced at £55pp. The romantic menu features sharing starters, indulgent curries with truffle naan, and a showstopping gulab jamun cheesecake to finish.

17. Roketsu, Marylebone

Best for: A shared experience

Roketsu is marking Valentine’s Day with an intimate kappo tasting menu designed exclusively for couples, bringing together seasonal Japanese dishes, charcoal-grilled highlights and refined nigiri sushi in a calm, atmospheric setting. Priced at £200pp, the experience is elevated by expert-led wine and sake pairings, from English sparkling to an exceptional selection of sake.

18. Shrimp Shack, Camden and Streatham

Best for: Chilled vibes and seafood lovers

For a low-key Valentine’s Day packed with flavour, Shrimp Shack in Camden or Streatham is serving up shrimp galore without the fuss. Diners can tuck into the Shack Savers Selection for £19.95pp, build their own seafood boil, or upgrade with steak or lobster alongside veggie-friendly sides.

19. Bokan, Canary Wharf

Best for: Skyline views and business role play

For a truly elevated Valentine’s Day, Bōkan in Canary Wharf is serving a six-course menu 37 storeys above the city, complete with sweeping panoramic views of London’s skyline. Priced at £150pp and available on 14 February only, the menu features modern European dishes from truffle risotto and lobster raviolo to lamb rack, finished with a showstopping raspberry and hibiscus heart dessert.

20. Pavyllon, Park Lane

Best for: French elegance (J’adore!)

Pavyllon London at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a six-course tasting menu curated by Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alléno. Priced at £190pp and available on 14 February only, the elegant French menu can be paired with a post-dinner visit to Bar Antoine for the limited-edition Rouge Royal cocktail and French savoury bites.

21. Fenchurch, Sky Garden

Best for: Making memories

Fenchurch at Sky Garden is offering a cloud-level Valentine’s Day experience, beginning with a glass of Veuve Clicquot Brut Rosé and sweeping views across London’s skyline. Available on 14 February only from 5pm and priced at £195pp, the indulgent six-course menu features dishes such as scallop katsu, lamb ragù and BBQ duck, with snacks and take-home treats to finish.

22. The Cinnamon Club, Westminster

Best for: Spicing things up

Vivek Singh’s modern Indian restaurants — The Cinnamon Club, Cinnamon Kitchen and Cinnamon Bazaar — are adding extra spice to Valentine’s Day with indulgent menus across London. Available on 14 February only and priced from £75pp (or £125pp at The Cinnamon Club), highlights include smoked lamb chops, jumbo tiger prawns, Champagne to toast and a masala bubble tea cheesecake to finish.

23. Darwin Brasserie, Sky Garden

Best for: Dinner with a view

Darwin Brasserie at Sky Garden is marking Valentine’s Day with sweeping skyline views and a five-course British menu, starting with a glass of Moët & Chandon Rosé. Available on 14 February only from 5pm and priced at £135pp, the menu features dishes from smoked salmon with Exmoor caviar to fillet of beef, finished with a glazed vanilla mousse dessert.

24. RAILS, King’s Cross

Best for: Dinner and Jazz

RAILS Restaurant in King’s Cross is setting the mood this Valentine’s Day with a four-course dinner paired with live jazz from Camille Rose and The Rocca Brothers Jazz Trio. Available on 14 February from 7pm for £70pp, the menu features refined British-French dishes from scallop ceviche and lobster ravioli to lamb cutlets, finished with Basque cheesecake and a glass of sparkling rosé.

25. Mallow, Borough Market

Best for: Plant based loving

Plant-based favourite Mallow is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a six-course menu that champions seasonality, sustainability and bold flavours. Available from 7 to 16 February from 12pm and priced at £60pp, the menu features wild mushroom ravioli, citrus-drizzled focaccia and indulgent desserts from elderflower panna cotta to tiramisu chocolate cups.

26. TOZI, Victoria

Best for: Italian Amore

TOZI Victoria is serving up an indulgent Italian Valentine’s feast with a set menu featuring everything from calamari fritti and beef carpaccio to truffle-laced ravioli, Devon crab paccheri and aged rib of beef. Available on 13 and 14 February for £65pp including a glass of Ferrari sparkling wine, the menu finishes on a high with a pistachio tiramisù.

27. The Orangery, Tottenham Court Road

Best for: Farm to fork

The Orangery on Tottenham Court Road is putting sustainability at the heart of Valentine’s Day dining, with one of London’s largest on-site hydroponic farms supplying ingredients grown just metres from the table. Priced at £50pp, the specially curated set menu features parsnip velouté, seabass with samphire and a rich chocolate nemesis, with an optional £30 wine pairing.

28. Hakkasan, Mayfair

Best for: Red carpet glamour

Hakkasan is marking Valentine’s Day with The Slow Dance Menu, its first-ever Valentine’s offering and a one-night-only collaboration with Billecart-Salmon and Pantalones, available on 14 February for £150pp. The experience pairs signature dishes and a bespoke tequila cocktail with a half bottle of Billecart-Salmon Rosé per guest, all set against a dramatic red-carpet arrival and romantic in-restaurant installations.

29. Paper Moon, Horse Guard Avenue

Best for: Champagne and laughs

Paper Moon is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a refined evening of Italian dining, beginning with an amuse-bouche and a three-course menu featuring both house favourites and Valentine’s specials. Guests are welcomed with a glass of Bruno Paillard Champagne and live entertainment, creating an unhurried, romantic atmosphere made for lingering over conversation.

30. Apple Butter Café

Best for: Sweet tooths

Apple Butter Café is adding a touch of sweetness to Valentine’s Day with its limited-edition Strawberries and Cream pancakes, perfect for breakfast dates or dessert lovers. Available at both locations and priced at £15.50, the pillowy stack is topped with fresh strawberries and cream.

31. Oui Madame

Best for: Champagne kisses

For a romantic date night with a tucked-away feel, Oui Madame is serving a special £95 set menu for two throughout Valentine’s week (10–14 February), featuring sharing plates from snack to dessert, with à la carte also available. To dial up the romance, the restaurant is also shaking up two limited-edition champagne cocktails for the week — French Kiss and Midnight Rose — both priced at £15.