9 BEST ROMANTIC RESTAURANTS TO BOOK FOR VALENTINE'S DAY 2020
1.) Nineteen Twen-tea at The Sheraton Grand London Park Lane
The Sheraton Grand London has long been famed for its unique art deco design and fabulous 1920s heritage. The new Nineteen Twen-Tea Afternoon Tea will be served in The Palm Court, featuring beautifully designed pastries and tempting savoury treats inspired by the 1920s, with a contemporary twist. Add a glass of Champagne to make your date extra sparkling! Click here for more information and please click here to book.
2.) The Royal Afternoon Tea at Browns Mayfair
Add a touch of sparkle to your celebration with a very special Royal Afternoon Tea at Brown’s Hotel, served in the Drawing Room. The hotel has partnered with bespoke, high-end jewellers House of Garrard. Priced at £75 per person, this afternoon tea will feature the traditional treats that Brown’s Hotel is well-loved for, such as sandwiches, scones and pastries, topped off with a glass of Rosé Champagne as well as special gift from House of Garrard.
As well as the gift, the House of Garrard is offering a VIP appointment at its Albemarle Street store which includes a tour around its private Tiara room – a treat normally reserved for the most important of VIPs. Please click here to book.
Albemarle St, Mayfair, London W1S 4BP | +44 (0) 20 7493 6020
3.) Spa Day at Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences, St. James’s
Open to both hotel guests and locals, Jiva Spa is a collaboration between Taj’s award winning Jiva and the British lifestyle brand Temple Spa. Enjoy SOMÃ, a 120 minute treatment meaning ‘Nectar of the Gods’. This couples-only therapy includes an Indian aromatherapy massage in a romantic, candle-lit setting, followed by an indulgent rose petal bath and some exclusive time alone with a bottle of sparkling wine. Click here for more information and to book.
Taj 51 Buckingham Gate, Westminster, London SW1E 6AF | +44 (0) 20 7769 7766
4.) Four-course Dinner at May Fair Kitchen, Mayfair
This romantic four course contemporary Italian and Spanish dining experience is accompanied by a glass of Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial NV. On the menu: Beef Carpaccio with dressed rocket and aged Parmesan, Lobster and Mascarpone Ravioli with lemon butter sauce, Chilli-and-lemon Roasted Chicken Skewers and ‘Our Signature Valentine’s Dessert’, for £85 pp and available after 6pm on 14th February 2020. Please click here to book.
May Fair Kitchen, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London W1J 8LT | +44 (0) 20 7915 3892
5.) ‘Mexican Seduction’ Menu at Ella Canta, Mayfair
Tetela de de queso y hongos con salsa de molcajete | Corn tetela, mushrooms, molcajete sauce
Martha Ortiz, famed Chef Patron at Ella Canta, has unveiled her Valentine’s Day creation - Mexican Seduction, a stunning and sensual six-course tasting menu. Special cocktails have been created too, including ‘The Flower Prince’, named after the god of love, beauty dance, pleasure and flowers (cover photo). This menu is available 10th - 22nd February, for £70 per person. One Mexican Seduction cocktail included. Please click here to book via email.
One Hamilton Place, Park Lane, London W1J 7QY | +44 (0) 20 7318 8715
6.) Intimate Japanese Dining at Taka Mayfair
Tuck into some of the best sushi and duck in London at the romantic Taka Mayfair. Start with yellow tail with smokey aubergine and yuzu soy, before moving onto a selection ofNigiri, Halibut with crispy seaweed and Duck breast with hoba miso and cured ducked egg. Taka know how to do dessert, and have included their Chocolate fondant served with Matcha ice cream. 5 courses £60pp, including a glass of Champagne. Please click here to book.
18 Shepherd Market, Mayfair, London W1J 7QH | +44 (0) 20 3637 7677
7.) Extravagant Seven Course Menu at Hide Above
At Michelin starred Hide Above, diners can enjoy lavish settings overlooking Green Park while indulging in an extravagant seven-course menu curated by Executive Chef Ollie Dabbous. Dishes include White asparagus with Exmoor caviar and crème fraiche, Black truffle pasta parcels in warm celeriac broth and Simmenthal 7 year beef fillet cooked over charcoal with buckwheat waffle and foie gras.
With Europe’s most comprehensive wine list provided in partnership with Hedonism Wines, Hide’s Valentine’s Day wine flight tops off the occasion and is certain not to disappoint. The Valentine’s menu will be offered for £175 with optional wine flight for £150. Please click here to book.
85 Piccadilly London, W1J 7NB | +44 (0) 20 3146 8666
8.) Heart-shaped Pizzas at Bocconcino Restaurant
Nestled in the heart of Mayfair, Bocconcino Restaurant is one of the most luxurious authentic Italian restaurants in London. Spend your night sipping on Bellinis and eating wood-fired, romantic heart shaped pizzas and indulge in an Italian sweet selection to finish. Expect the freshest, finest ingredients and the special essence of Italy. Please click here to book.
19 Berkeley St, Mayfair, London W1J 8ED | +44 (0) 20 7499 4510
9.) Four-course Italian Dinner at Theo Randall at the InterContinental
Theo Randall has drawn inspiration from some of the most adored dishes ever created in Italy, to reveal a new four-course menu at his Park Lane restaurant that is ideal for Valentine’s Day. Guests will enjoy live music and be surprised and delighted with roses as well as secret love messages under desserts - as an ode to the famous Italian ‘Baci’ chocolates, which each hold a love message inside the wrapper. 14th - 16th February and is priced at £95 per person, including a glass of prosecco. Bookings can be made online here.
InterContinental, 1 Hamilton Pl, London W1J 7QY | +44 (0) 20 7318 8747
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