Need a night out with your partner? Check out our roundup of great date-night restaurants in London—some reviewed by The MotherHood contributors, others nominated by readers in our Live Love Local awards. From informal to elegant, social to intimate, these restaurants are tops for a tête-à-tête, so get a sitter and enjoy some uninterrupted conversation.
WEST END/CENTRAL
Skylon, South Bank
Modern British restaurant and grill with gorgeous skyline views.
Read our review of Skylon >
Sake No Hana, Mayfair
Japanese fine dining in a beautiful setting.
Read our review of Sake No Hana >
Galvin at the Athenaeum, Mayfair
A modern take on classic British fare.
Veeraswamy, Soho
London’s oldest Indian restaurant, Michelin starred and serving classical cuisine with views over Regent Street.
NORTH
The Smokehouse, Islington
A great one for keen carnivores and craft beer lovers, in a relaxed setting.
Breddos, Clerkenwell
Delicious Mexican fare at this taco place.
Read our review here >
The Gate, Islington, Marylebone and Hammersmith
Scrumptious veggie food even a meat-eater will love.
Read our review of The Gate, Hammersmith >
SOUTH
Plot, Tooting Market
Cool modern British served as small plates at communal tables.
Chez Bruce, Wandsworth Common
Classic dishes with a French accent.
Little Bird, Battersea
Asian influenced food with fab cocktails.
EAST
La Ruga, Walthamstow
Tasty Italian cuisine sourced from local markets.
Morito, Hoxton
Spanish tapas with a North African/Mediterranean twist.
M Restaurant, City of London
A glamourous spot specialising in steaks in the centre of the Square Mile.
WEST
Charlotte’s Bistro, Chiswick
British dining in a cosy, intimate setting.
Rock and Rose, Richmond
A good one for glamour and romance.
River Café, Hammersmith
Iconic Italian restaurant on the banks of the Thames.
Read our review of the River Café’s winter set lunch menu.
Bush Hall Dining Rooms, Shepherd’s Bush
A laid-back spot with delicious food and cocktails.
Read our review of Bush Hall Dining Rooms.
