Valentines day is fast approaching and whether you love the romantic hype, or just want to celebrate with a classy dinner, London is packed with places to go. Here we’ve rounded up some of our favourite Valentines day London restaurant deals that you need to make note of for a delicious dinner.
Valentines Day London Restaurants
The Piano Works
On Tuesday 14th February, enjoy a Dream Lovers three-course dinner with il tuo amore (£65 per person including a glass of Moet & Chandon) at The Piano Works. The first 20 guests to book this heavenly offer will be given the option to pre-order their loved one their favourite love song for the Piano Works’ talented musicians to perform during your meal, so be sure to book quick to be one of the lucky 20! Kick off with starters including tuna tartare with mango; burrata with hazelnut pesto or duck rilettes with fennel mousse. A 35-day aged bone in rib eye with potato gratin; herb roasted salmon or beetroot and goats cheese tortellini will follow, ending with decadent brownies, petit fours and sharing cheese.
Price: Dependant on menu choice
Book: pianoworks.bar
Where: The Piano Works, Farringdon 113-117 Farringdon Rd (Corner of Ray Street), London EC1R 3BX | The Piano Works, West End 47 Whitcomb Street (Off Leicester Square), London, WC2H 7DH
Michelin-Starred Masterclass at Benares Mayfair
Perfect for couples who love to cook together, book a Michelin-starred seafood cooking experience at Benares Mayfair on Sunday 12th February. Hosted by Executive Chef Sameer Taneja, get access to his top tips and tricks whilst you make spectacular Indian dishes. After the class, head to the main dining room for a romantic table for two.
Sunday 12th February from 10am-1pm
Price: £225pp
Book: www.benaresrestaurant.com
Where: 12a Berkeley Square, London W1J 6BS
‘Moulin Rouge’ screening at the Gaucho Film Club, Charlotte Street
Fall in love and fire up all the feels at an extra special Valentine’s Gaucho Film Club screening at the Charlotte Street restaurant. Sit back and soak up every scene from award-winning, Moulin Rouge, all whilst tucking into perfectly paired plates and tipples inspired by the movie.
Saturday 11th February. Price: £65pp
Price: £65pp
Book: www.gauchorestaurants.com
Where: 60A Charlotte St., London W1T 2NUDH
Hilton London Bankside Valentine’s Offering
Design-led hotel Hilton London Bankside, will be welcoming couples (and friends alike) through its doors for an extended Valentine’s celebration from the 11th-19th February. Priced at an additional £25.00 for two adults sharing, the hotel is offering an unmissable Valentine’s Day experience with its bespoke ‘Romance with Us’ package featuring a room upgrade and a custom-made, in-room gift box including special Valentine’s treats such as heart-shaped soap, balloons and cake. To add to the experience, guests can head to the hotel’s vibrant and modern eatery, OXBO Bankside, for a special four-course sharing meal including a welcome glass of Down Rosé Brut and aphrodisiac-filled treats all for just £100 per couple.
Price: £100pp
Book: Hilton London Bankside | OXBO Bankside
Where: 2-8 Great Suffolk St, London SE1 0UG
Doggy Speed Dating at M Victoria
Make a connection that lasts fur-ever with M Victoria’s unique Doggy Speed Dating on Monday 13th February. Vet potential matches whilst assessing whether your pooch is compatible with theirs with 10-minute speed dating sessions – dogs after all make for great icebreakers. Tickets are £15 and include entry to the event alongside two drinks plus a tasty treat for your loyal companion.
Monday 13th February at 6:30pm
Price: £15pp
Book: www.mrestaurants.co.uk/news-events/
Where: Zig Zag, 74 Victoria St, London SW1E 6SQ
Delicious Dishes at RAILS Restaurant, King’s Cross
Three courses and live music are on the menu for Valentine’s at RAILS Restaurant at the Great Northern Hotel in King’s Cross. Take your pick from lobster thermidor and venison tartare to showstopping mains of grilled fillet steak, seared halibut or wild mushroom and truffle gnocchi. Finish with a chocolate mille-feuille, rum baba or poached pear and vanilla rice pudding. All this will be enjoyed to the soundtrack of toe-tapping tunes from the Rocca Brother’s Vocal Trio, playing from 7pm – 9pm.
Tuesday 14th February
Price: £65pp
Book: www.railslondon.com
Where: St Pancras Station, Great Northern Hotel, London N1C 4TB
108 Marylebone
To celebrate the season of love, 108 Brasserie in Marylebone Village has created a number of delectable dishes designed for sharing, to help bring lovers closer together. This includes either a shellfish sharing platter for £55 or a delicious Belgian blue 28 day aged rib on the bone for £110. There is a cocktail bar, which will be serving two tempting cocktails – aptly named, Romeo and Juliet.
Price: £55pp
Book: 108brasserie.com
Where: S108 Marylebone Ln, London W1U 2QE
The Ivy Marylebone
Fall truly, madly, and deeply in love with a special three-course set menu at The Ivy Marylebone this Valentine’s Day. After receiving a glass of Veuve Clicquot Rose Champagne on arrival, guests can choose from a selection of culinary delights. The classic Duck Liver Parfait, creamy Buffalo Mozzarella and Truffle Arancini are the perfect date night starters, while saucy Lobster Linguini, or Fillet of Beef are some of the choices on offer for mains.
Price: £75pp
Book: https://theivycafemarylebone.com/
Where: 96 Marylebone Ln, London W1U 2QA
Pivot Bar & Bistro
Spend your Valentine’s Day overlooking the iconic Covent Garden Piazza with dinner at Pivot Bar & Bistro. Serving up an incredible three course menu for just £45, Pivot is not one to be missed (especially when they are giving out a free glass of bubbles). For starters, choose between the traditional Chicken Liver Pate, the English Asparagus with a Poached Egg and Truffle Hollandaise, or the Seared Scallops. The Burrata & Heirloom Tomatoes, the Fillet of Beef, or the Pan Seared Sea Bass are all available for main course with your own choice of a side. Finish the meal on a sweet note with the Warm Cookie Dough, the decadent Chocolate Mousse, or the Apple Tarte Tartin. If the romantic setting isn’t enough, then really get the love flowing with Pivot’s Floral Negroni, or their Love & Passion Margarita.
Available from the 11th to the 14th of February.
Price: £45pp
Book: pivotbarandbistro.com
Where: 3 Henrietta St, London WC2E 8LU
JIJI
JIJI, the Middle Eastern and Japanese fusion hotspot has created not one, but two tasting menus for this Valentine’s Day. With each menu specifically highlighting each unique cuisine, JIJI’s makes a perfect choice for couples who have differing tastes. The Japanese tasting menu will highlight some of the best dishes JIJI has to offer. A sushi-sharing platter will also be served including JIJI’s iconic Salmon and Tuna Tartare Roll, with Truffle and Ponzu. For those who would prefer to tantalise their taste buds with some middle eastern dishes, then you can devour a plethora of mouth-watering recipes packed full of flavour with the middle eastern tasting menu.
Price: £95 per couple for the Japanese menu with mocktail, £110 per couple with cocktail. £75 per couple for middle eastern tasting menu with mocktail, £90 per couple with cocktail.
Book: jijirestaurants.com
Where: 6g Esther Anne Pl, London N1 1WL
Sam’s Riverside
West London’s acclaimed restaurant, Sam’s Riverside, is running a one-of-a-kind exclusive menu for loved ones this Valentine’s Day Tuesday 14th February. If there’s someone special you want to romance, head chef James and Sam himself have carefully curated an exquisite three-course menu to do just that. The bar team will put together a selection of Valentines cocktails to enhance your dining experience, or if wine is your drink of choice Sam has personally hand-picked a selection of his favourite wines to perfectly accompany the dishes.
Price: £75pp with canapes and Gusbourne Brut reserve served on arrival.
Book: samsriverside.co.uk
Where: 1 Crisp Rd, London W6 9DN
Caldesi
Caldesi is offering a wonderful set menu for valentines day London at £56/64 per person. Tuck into a selection of antipasti and pastas with duck, truffle or lobster. The secondi offers veal, halibut or aubergine steak and finally a trio of desserts to finish
Price: £56/64pp
Book: caldesi.com/caldesi-in-marylebone
Where: 118 Marylebone Ln, London W1U 2QF
Aubaine
French restaurant Aubaine, is offering a delicious menu (£49) with a selection of sumptuous starters including burrata, scallops and beef carpaccio. The next course consists of stone bass, truffle pasta or a chicken supreme, followed by ‘a love note’ to share for pudding. Pair your meal with a glass of Whispering Angel.
Price: £49pp
Book: https://aubaine.co.uk/marylebone-restaurant-menu/
Where: 7 Moxon St, London W1U 4EP
Alex Webb on Park Lane
Hosted in the intimate surrounds of the new Alex Webb on Park Lane restaurant, expect a dining experience like no other from MasterChef: The Professionals 2020 winner Alex Webb. The five-course tasting menu, inspired by nostalgic flavours from Alex’s childhood and travels, starts with a raspberry and champagne cocktail and canapés on arrival. Five dishes featuring creative flavour combinations follow such as Langoustine tail, scallop & black mushroom ravioli with smoked leek purée and ash; a Rib-eye of beef with chicory and beef jus; and Black cod served with sea herbs, onion purée, pickled onions, crispy potato and champagne sauce, with optional Exmoor Caviar supplement. Finish off with the Insta-worthy piece de resistance – a showstopping Croquembouche for two with strawberry crème patisserie and poached strawberries.
Price: £110pp (additional £45 with three paired wines)
Book: https://parklane.intercontinental.com/alex-webb-on-park-lane/
Where: One Hamilton Place, Park Ln, London W1J 7QY
Theo Randall at the InterContinental
Be transported to the home of romance with an Italian four-course La Festa degli Innamorati menu at Theo Randall. Taking influence from traditional Italian dishes and utilising the best of seasonal ingredients, arrive to a welcome glass of prosecco and stuzzichini before indulging in perfectly creamy Burrata with winter tomatoes, delica squash, sourdough breadcrumbs and ricotta salata; followed by Ravioli ai funghi with Parmesan cream, designed for sharing; and Stinco di vitello alla Milanese – a slow-cooked shin of veal in white wine with saffron risotto. End on a sweet note with decadent Italian desserts to share, from a classic Panna cotta with hot chocolate sauce; honey and hazelnut croquante to Theo’s signature Amalfi lemon tart with crème fraiche.
Price: £110pp
Book: https://parklane.intercontinental.com/theo-randall-at-the-intercontinental/
Where: One Hamilton Place, Park Ln, London W1J 7QY
Live roaming band at 100 Wardour Street
With two bespoke three-course menus, featuring dishes of charcoal grilled whole sea bream, smoked aubergine with Romesco sauce, and Thai lobster herb curry, guests dining in the restaurant can enjoy live music from J Sol & the Gang, whilst those in the Bar & Lounge can dedicate a song to their loved one and be serenaded at their table with the live roaming band, BARBERPOP.
Tuesday 14th February.
Price: From £70pp
Book: www.100wardourst.com
Where: 100 Wardour St, London W1F 0TL
Sky-High Romance at Sky Garden
Take in glittering, panoramic views of The City at Sky Garden 35 storeys up. Choose from a standing access package with a glass of Moet & Chandon Rosé (£22). Alternatively, book a table for two and enjoy a sharing board and bottle of Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial Champagne, alongside a live DJ (£150). You can also opt for one of the decadent dining packages. This includes elevated fine-dining menus from Head Chef Kerth Gumbs at Fenchurch or relaxed yet refined dishes at Darwin Brasserie.
Tuesday 14th February
Price: From £22pp
Book: www.skygarden.london/valentines-day-at-sky-garden
Where: 1, Sky Garden Walk, London EC3M 8AF
Love in the Air at Bōkan 37
Dine amongst the clouds 37 floors up at award-winning sky-high bar and restaurant, Bōkan in Canary Wharf. Indulge in a delicious seven-course tasting menu (£150pp) that puts the spotlight on impeccably soured British produce from Executive Chef Robert Manea. Menu highlights include sweetheart cabbage, sauerkraut, burnt mayo; cod cheek, ras el hanout, lemon condiment; and chocolate and orange bon bon, with a glass of champagne.
Tuesday 14th February from 7pm.
Price: £150pp
Book: bokanlondon.co.uk
Where: Novotel Canary Wharf, 40 Marsh Wall, London E14 9TP
Scandinavian spread at Aquavit London
For a special Scandinavian spread, head to Aquavit London for Nordic sharing plates by Head Chef Jonas Karlsson. Dishes include Jersey rock oysters with lingonberry granita and pickled shallots, as well as Chateaubriand wellington with red wine & anchovy jus, black truffle, green beans and potato gratin; or whole roasted sea bass with slated cucumbers and dill potatoes. For a swoon-worthy sip, be sure to also snap up the vodka and Italicus-based cocktail special, Lavender Haze (£15).
Saturday 11th – Tuesday 14th February
Price: Dependant on menu choice
Book: www.aquavitrestaurants.com
Where: 1 St James’s Market, St. James’s, London SW1Y 4QQ
Tips for booking valentines day London restaurants
- Decide on a budget – there’s so many set menus to choose from at different prices
- Consider if you want to go to a wine bar or for a cocktail before or after
- Book well in advance to secure your table
- Let the restaurant know in advance if you’re planning something special like a proposal!
Where are you thinking of heading for valentines day London? Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you!
