Restaurants for a Romantic Dinner in London
London is truly a city for food lovers — and if we’re in the mood to spoil ourselves, there are so many incredible restaurants where our evening could feel like an experience in itself. Here are some of the most special places we could go together:
🍣 Omakase & Japanese Gems ( my top choice)
Araki – Mayfair
Taku- Mayfair
Sushi Kanesaka – Mayfair
Sushi Tetsu – Clerkenwell
Umu – Mayfair
Ikeda- Mayfair
Zuma – Knightsbridge
Chisou -Kingsbridge
Nobu – Mayfair & Shoreditch
Other World-Class Experiences
Opso- Marylebone
Pinna- Mayfair
Pavyllon London – Mayfair
Sketch (Lecture Room & Library) – Mayfair
Wiltons – Mayfair
Ikoyi – St James’s
Alba- Kingsbridge
San Carlo -Kingsbridge
The Ledbury – Notting Hill
ORE by Clare Smyth -Notting Hill
Lagana- Shoreditch
(Tip: reserve in advance, mention if it’s a special date, and request a quiet corner or table with a view.)
Indulge in a Spa Day for Two
What could be more sensual than slowing down, relaxing, and letting the world fade away for a few hours?
London is home to some of the most incredible spas:
ESPA Life at Corinthia – Embankment
Guerlain Spa at Raffles- Embankment
Claridge’s Spa – Mayfair
Aman Spa at The Connaught – Mayfair
The Lanesborough Club & Spa – Hyde Park Corner
Bamford Wellness Spa at Brompton Cross – Chelsea
The Berkeley Spa – Knightsbridge
The Bulgari Spa – Knightsbridge
Akasha Holistic Wellbeing – Hotel Café Royal, Regent Street
Picture this: the two of you, side-by-side massages, followed by a dip in a pool or steam together, emerging renewed and glowing for the night ahead
A Touch of Culture
If you’d like to add a little theatre magic, London’s West End never disappoints. We could enjoy the passion of Les Misérables on Shaftesbury Avenue, sing along with Mamma Mia! at the Novello Theatre, or be swept away by The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Haymarket. Stepping out into the city afterwards, still buzzing from the show, always feels magical. Or maybe Afternoon tea at the Ritz?
Romantic Date Escapes: Beyond London
Sometimes the most romantic moments happen when we slip away from the city. The English countryside is full of charming villages, rolling green hills, historic manor houses, and Michelin-starred restaurants where time seems to stand still.
Here are some of my favourite countryside spots we could escape to together…
Countryside Hotels & Spas
Cliveden House – Berkshire (Taplow)
Historic stately home hotel with a beautiful spa and gardens, perfect for a decadent weekend.
Chewton Glen – Hampshire (New Forest)
Country house hotel with a famous spa and treehouse suites — yes, we could sleep in the trees in total luxury.
The Grove – Hertfordshire (Chandler’s Cross)
Luxury country estate just 18 miles from London, with a golf course, spa, and fine dining.
Coworth Park – Ascot, Berkshire
A Dorchester Collection hotel with a tranquil spa and gorgeous equestrian feel.
Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa – Wiltshire (near Bath)
Beautiful country estate with Michelin dining, riding stables, and a world-class spa.
Luton Hoo Hotel – Bedfordshire
Stately mansion with 1,000 acres of parkland, spa, and afternoon tea fit for royalty.