Valentine’s Day: London's 30 most romantic restaurants
We all fancy a little romance in our lives — and for those one-on-one nights out with a better half, we ask it of restaurants, too. We want candles, cosy alcoves and a breathtaking view, if it's going, while the presence of a couple of aphrodisiacs on the menu never hurt.
Choosing where to dine on a date is often a daunting pursuit, but while every couple has a different idea of romance, some London restaurants are sure-fire swoon-inducers.
From enchanting classics to lesser-known nooks, from high-end "treat yourself" places to dining rooms for a more affordable date night, these are the London hotspots where love is always in the air. Just be sure to ignore any bickering couples.
64 Goodge Street
Will Lander and Nick Morgenthau already have form when it comes to creating small is beautiful spaces — they have Portland, Clipstone and the Quality Chophouse to their name — but this French bistro in Fitzrovia is possibly the pick of the bunch, boasting cosy surrounds (the unromantic might say cramped), charming service and classic Gallic cooking with enough contemporary flourishes so the whole set up feels cool rather than clichéd. Definitely one to add to the little black book.
64 Goodge Street, W1T 4NF, 64goodgestreet.co.uk
Carlotta
One might not turn to the for subtlety — Jacuzzi, Gloria and Circolo Popolare are raucous rather than romantic — but of the group is something of a surprise, with alcoves and quiet corners hidden among the golden drapes of the skylit dining room. Straightforward Italian-esque cooking (tempura prawn cocktail, pasta alla vodka) includes an almond sponge
