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1. Bacchanalia
4.4
Awesome(1126)
Price: Very Expensive
• Greek • Mayfair
Booked 143 times today
Culinary artistry, inspired by historic Greco-Roman feasts. The Mediterranean’s finest ingredients are given centre-stage, and dishes are finished at table to theatrical acclaim. Breath-taking interiors by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, where classical myths are retold through a modern palette of the most refined materials, and comforts to sink into. Dramatic artworks by Damien Hirst soar over the dining area, whilst the eye falls on piece after piece of original, antique sculpture.
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2. Clos Maggiore
4.6
Exceptional(15324)
Price: Expensive
• French • Covent Garden
Booked 61 times today
Clos Maggiore is an oasis of calm in the heart of Covent Garden. Influenced by the stylish country inns of Provence and Tuscany its unique interiors create a warmth and intimacy enjoyed by both business and private parties. The conservatory has a fully retractable glass roof creating a bright and airy dining space. Our extensive cellar at Clos Maggiore includes over 2,000 labels and was extended earlier this year to include an additional 400 wines at a low – mid price range. We are very proud to have been awarded the “Best of Award of Excellence” consistently since 2003 by Wine Spectator.
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3. Hakkasan Mayfair
4.6
Exceptional(7870)
Price: Very Expensive
• Chinese • Mayfair
Booked 22 times today
Hakkasan Mayfair is a romantic spot, praised for its great atmosphere, outstanding food, and warm but discrete service. It's an ideal place for special occasions as one reviewer mentioned, 'The ambiance amazing, the service 10 out of 10 and the food is amazing quality.' The dark setting adds to the romantic vibe, complemented by the excellent service and high-quality food.
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4. Westerns Laundry
4.7
Exceptional(1707)
Price: Expensive
• Modern European • Holloway
Booked 27 times today
Westerns Laundry is a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant focusing on seafood & natural wines. The restaurant is located in the Islington/Highbury neighbourhood of North London. It opened in 2018 and is housed in a 1950's industrial building which used to be home to the largest commercial laundry in North London. It now boasts a beautiful 60 cover dining room, which opens onto an open 20 cover cobbled courtyard with olive trees as well as an intimate private dining room. Westerns Laundry has won numerous awards for excellence and originality and is a firm favourite on the London dining scene.
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5. The Ivy Asia, Mayfair
4.3
Awesome(3305)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Marble Arch
Booked 124 times today
Discover beautifully prepared Asian-inspired dining. Discover incredible cocktails full of artistic flair and carefree character. Discover electric entertainment to take you late into the night. Discover The Ivy Asia, Mayfair. Located in the heart of London's most exclusive neighbourhood, you'll find this restaurant to be the ultimate escape for tourists, locals and sophisticated shoppers alike. A beautifully balanced blend of the past and the present, The Ivy Asia, Mayfair is furnished with a flair for the extraordinary. From the dazzling, green stone floor to the stunning antique decor on display, it's designed to wow from the moment you enter until it's time to leave.
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6. Ivy Market Grill
4.3
Awesome(18697)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary British • Covent Garden
Booked 194 times today
Sibling of the classic Modern European eatery offering walk-in seats in a polished, elegant space.
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7. Hawksmoor Seven Dials
4.6
Exceptional(13121)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Covent Garden
Booked 117 times today
Hawksmoor Seven Dials – Steak, Seafood & Cocktails in Covent Garden.Tucked away in a former brewery just off Seven Dials, Hawksmoor is the spot for seriously good steak, seafood, and cocktails right in the heart of Covent Garden. Whether you’re settling in for a long lunch, grabbing a bite before or after the theatre, or just fancy a perfectly chilled martini at the bar, it’s the kind of place that feels special without being stuffy.The menu is all about top-quality British produce—grass-fed native-breed beef cooked over charcoal, sustainable seafood, and proper seasonal sides. And if you’re around on a Sunday, the roast is not to be missed: dry-aged beef, crispy beef-dripping roast potatoes, and ginormous Yorkshire puddings. Basically, great food, good people, and a place you’ll want to come back to.
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8. Bistro Freddie
4.6
Exceptional(337)
Price: Expensive
• Bistro • Shoreditch
Booked 28 times today
Bistro Freddie is a romantic restaurant in the heart of Shoreditch, London. The chic and inviting ambience, coupled with a candlelit atmosphere, sets the perfect scene for a date night, as mentioned in the reviews. The menu, crafted by Anna Sogaard, offers British and French gastronomy, and the restaurant's all-French wine list adds a touch of romance. The reviewers also highlighted the restaurant's friendly staff, cosy atmosphere, and excellent service.
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9. Scott's Mayfair
4.8
Exceptional(2010)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Mayfair
Booked 86 times today
Scott's Mayfair is a romantic spot that exudes urbane sophistication. As one reviewer noted, it's 'perfect for a date night' with a 'nice ambience'. The 'fabulous atmosphere', 'great food and service' and 'lovely surroundings' all contribute to a memorable dining experience. This is definitely a place you'd want to share a special night with.
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10. The Parakeet
4.8
Exceptional(787)
Price: Very Expensive
• Gastro Pub • Kentish Town
Booked 47 times today
Fire led modern European cooking, served in a warm vibrant dining room. Reservations open on the 1st of each month for the following month, for groups up to 6 guests. Bookings for May open on the 1st April at 10am. For larger groups please email bookings@theparakeetpub.com. We serve our A la Carte menu Monday to Saturday, and Roasts on Sundays.
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