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10 Romantic Restaurants in London (that aren't boring)

Look, we all know about the usual “romantic” restaurants in London. You book a table, show up, and find yourself surrounded by 12 other couples awkwardly whispering over overpriced steak tartare. If you’re looking for somewhere actually charming—and not just another Instagram trap—these romantic restaurants are for you.

Bonus: With Appetite, you can find, track, and book them easily, so no more desperate last-minute searches for “nice date night restaurants London”.

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  1. The Shed - Rustic romance in Notting Hill

It's giving: rustic, cosy, candlelit Imagine a countryside barn, but make it Notting Hill and fill it with incredible small plates and biodynamic wine. The Shed is warm, rustic and just chaotic enough to stop your date from realising how much you're sweating.

Kitty Fisher's Mayfair
Kitty Fisher's, Mayfair

📍122 Palace Gardens Terrace, Notting Hill


  1. Kitty Fisher's - Intimate dining in Mayfair

It's giving: intimate, romantic, old-school This place is small, dark, and filled with the smell of good food. Named after an 18th-century courtesan (so, you know it’s got history), Kitty Fisher’s serves up insanely good wood-fired dishes. It’s fancy without being snobby—ideal if you want to impress without looking like you tried too hard.


📍10 Shepherd Market, Mayfair



  1. Wild Honey St James - Fancy but not in a boring way

It's giving: French, romantic, cosy If you want something classy but not suffocating, this is it. Wild Honey St James is sleek, warm, and has some of the best contemporary French food in the city. The lighting is dim enough to make you look good, and the cocktails will ensure your date thinks you have excellent taste.


📍8 Pall Mall, St James's



  1. Oslo Court - The 1970's time capsule of Love

It's giving: old-school, intimate, French This place is old-school in the best possible way. Pink tablecloths? Check. Servers who’ve probably been there longer than you’ve been alive? Check. A menu that feels like a greatest hits album of French dining? Absolutely. If your date likes classic romance (or if you just enjoy an aggressively good soufflé), this place is a winner.


📍Charlbert St, St John's Wood


  1. Medlar - The low-key Michelin star spot

It's giving: refined, romantic, Michelin

Some Michelin-starred places are stuffier than a Victorian corset, but not Medlar. It’s got the fancy credentials, but the vibe is chilled, elegant, and actually fun. Plus, the food is so good that your date will have no choice but to fall in love with you. Or at least, with their meal.


📍438 King's Road, Chelsea

Andrew Edmunds Soho
Andrew Edmunds, Soho

  1. Andrew Edmunds - a Soho secret (until now)

It's giving: low-lit, intimate, modern European

You know that perfectly dimly lit, super intimate, old-world restaurant you’ve always imagined taking a date to? Andrew Edmunds is it. Housed in an 18th-century townhouse, it’s romantic without being corny, and the food is classic but unfussy. If your date doesn’t like it here, they might not be The One.

📍46 Lexington St, Soho


  1. Luca - Pasta & romance, a perfect match

It's giving: Italian, refined, luxury

If your date doesn’t love incredible handmade pasta in a warm, candlelit setting, then I have bad news about your future together. Luca is where you go when you want your night to scream effortless Italian romance, but without the forced Venice-tourist-trap vibes. Bonus: The cocktails are lethal (in a good way).


📍88 St John Street, Clerkenwell



casse-croûte bermondsey
Casse-Croûte, Bermondsey
  1. Casse-Croûte - A tiny slice of Paris in Bermondsey

It's giving: French, traditional, romantic

Ever wanted to take someone to Paris for dinner, but realized you’re not a billionaire? Casse-Croûte is the next best thing. This tiny French bistro is straight-up adorable, with handwritten menus, checkered tablecloths, and food that will make you think you’re in a hidden corner of Montmartre.


📍109 Bermondsey St, Bermondsey



  1. The Garden Room at The Lanesborough - Romantic, but make it boujee

It's giving: intimate, luxury, romantic

This is for the date who loves a bit of luxury. Plush seating, moody lighting, and a wine list longer than your last relationship make The Garden Room feel like a secret hideaway for the effortlessly sophisticated. It’s indulgent, dramatic, and exactly what you need if you’re aiming for ‘impressive yet mysterious.’


📍Hyde Park Corner, Knightsbridge



  1. Brunswick House - Candlelit elegance in a Georgian Mansion

It's giving: candlelit, traditional, British

Housed in a Georgian mansion, this place is like dining inside a Wes Anderson movie—but with better food. The antique furniture and candlelit corners make it perfect for whispered sweet nothings (or discussing how overpriced London rent is, whichever comes first).


📍30 Wandsworth Rd, Vauxhall

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