Date Night
Date Night
Page 4Rambutan
A Sri Lankan spot in Borough Market, Rambutan serves an exciting changing menu of Tamil-inspired classics that are some of the best you can get in London.
Sargasso
Sargasso is the Margate sibling of Brawn. And with sea views and superb modern European food, it’s maybe even better than its London counterpart.
Bottega Caruso
A meal at Bottega Caruso feels like the manifestation of all your Italian holiday home dreams, only in Margate.
Sète
A slice of French glamour in Margate, wine bar Sète seduces with the sound of corks popping, a snack menu scrawled on the mirror, and flickering candles come evening.
Sticks'n'Sushi Wimbledon
A moody sushi spot in Wimbledon, Sticks'n'Sushi is where you'll find exciting rolls that taste as good as they look.
The Pelican
Well-dressed Notting Hill locals pour into The Pelican after work and families book out the pub's dining room for casual weeknight British meals that are anything but casual.
Honey & Co Bloomsbury
Honey & Co, a Middle Eastern spot on Lamb’s Conduit Street, is warm and welcoming, the nutty hummus is super smooth, and the fluffy bread is dunkable.
Thali
Thali is an old-school-feeling curry house in Chelsea, full of happy groups tucking into comforting makhani.
La Poule Au Pot
For times when you’re in Victoria but would like to be transported literally anywhere else, there’s charming French restaurant La Poule Au Pot.
Forza Wine
Cocktails, tasty small plates, and views across London are what to expect at this Peckham rooftop restaurant-cum-bar.
Zheng
Zheng is an upmarket Malaysian restaurant in Chelsea that suits low-key date nights with a side of satay.
Cirilo Filipino Kainan
Cirilo’s is a comfortable family-run Filipino spot in Whitechapel which makes sizzling sisig and homely kare-kare.
Dilpasand
Come in a group so you can share more of the great Pakistani and Indian dishes at Dilpasand, a casual Whitechapel spot.
Zayna
Zayna, a Pakistani and Northern Indian restaurant near Marble Arch, is a moody, romantic spot that serves the kind of top-tier food that'll make braving the Oxford Street crowds worth it.
Enish
Head to any of Enish's spacious Nigerian restaurants across London, from Brixton to Finchley, for a dressed-up birthday party or date night.
Deluxe Manna
The buzzy atmosphere and late opening hours at Congolese restaurant Deluxe Manna mean there’s no rush to be in and out of the Tottenham spot.
805 Restaurants
A pioneer of British West African fine dining, 805 Restaurants is great for date night or a special occasion down the Old Kent Road.
Primeur
Between Stoke Newington and Canonbury, Primeur is the gold standard of flickering candlelight, romantic restaurants in London. You'll enjoy the small plates and love the atmosphere.
Faros
You'll find hearty pappardelle, burrata-topped pizzas, and more Italian-inspired dishes at this spot in Holborn.
Marcella
Marcella, an Italian restaurant in Deptford, is an ideal date night spot for food that’s bound to be prettier than your partner, and sophisticated meet-ups with discerning friends.
Bouchon Racine
You can’t help but be immediately wooed by the old-school elegance of French restaurant Bouchon Racine in Farringdon.
Henny's
Chic but comfortable, and cool but not trying too hard, Henny’s is a wine bar in Balham that we want to drink in but also be.
Escocesa
Escocesa is a tapas restaurant in Stoke Newington serving particularly excellent seafood, all sourced from Scotland.
Lulu's
A neighbourhood wine bar and restaurant of the most rom-com variety, Lulu's is a lovely place in Herne Hill for drinks, dinner, and more.