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50 most romantic restaurants in the UK 2019

There are many factors contributing to a romantic dining experience... world class ingredients, impeccable service and a unique ambience. This year's 50 most romantic restaurants showcase those seductive spots that enable couples to create delicious connections and memories that last a lifetime. The list is determined by analysing more than 851,000 reviews from more than 7,300 restaurants across the UK - all submitted by verified diners.

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As rated by verified OpenTable diners
Updated January 25, 2019
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Angels with Bagpipes

Price: Expensive
Scottish
Old Town
4.6
4034 reviews
Excellent restaurant which we booked after a recommendation. Suburb value for lunch 2/3 courses. Food was delicious and full of flavour. Prompt and friendly service. Would love to go again.
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Chapter One

Price: Very Expensive
Modern European
Orpington
4.7
5442 reviews
Really can't fault the food and service. Just wonderful.
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Claude Bosi at Bibendum

Price: Very Expensive
French
South Kensington
4.7
1474 reviews
Thank you for the extra touches to celebrate my Husbands retirement. Also the wonderful attention to detail. 5 stars is not enough!! Not our first visit and we have always had outstanding dinners with you!
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Clos Maggiore

Price: Very Expensive
French
Covent Garden
4.7
13944 reviews
Excellent service and amazing food ………………………………..…
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CORE by Clare Smyth

Price: Very Expensive
British
Notting Hill
4.9
3033 reviews
As usual it was Amazing. One of the best in the world Thank you
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Forage & Chatter

Price: Expensive
Scottish
Edinburgh
4.8
1798 reviews
This was our visit meal when visiting Scotland and dealing with my daughter’s significant food allergies. Daniel, our server, made us feel very comfortable with ordering. The food was delicious and you definitely feel taken care of at Forage & Chatter. I highly recommend. We even went back our last night when we lucked into a last minute booking. Great way to begin and end our trip, especially thanks to Daniel!
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Frederick's

Price: Expensive
British
Angel
4.7
3550 reviews
Not sure how this place has passed us by for so long! - Have been living in London for 20 years - and even work in the area... though as they say better late than never. The place runs with military precision - service is rather outstanding - and the food was great too.... I'll let you discover that on your own....
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Galvin at Windows

Price: Very Expensive
British
Mayfair
4.5
6793 reviews
We had a wonderful experience at this establishment, and it was made even more memorable thanks to the exceptional service provided by our server, Antonio and his crew. We had the Dry Age Filet and the Halibut. For dessert we chose the Apple Tartare. The dessert was very light and filling. Our dinners were delicious and also filling. Five stars! Five stars! My wife & I would recommend 10 out of 10!
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Gauthier Soho

Price: Very Expensive
French
Soho
4.6
4255 reviews
Absolutely beautiful experience. Degustations usually leave us having to get pizza on the way home due to the small portions, however not the case here. Highly recommend.
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Hakkasan - Hanway Place

Price: Very Expensive
Chinese
Fitzrovia
4.5
6284 reviews
Excellent food and service as always. Remains one of my favourite restaurants.
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Ham Yard Bar and Restaurant

Price: Moderate
Modern European
Soho
4.5
4623 reviews
Really happy with our New Year’s Day dinner. Excellent ambience, service and food. Highly recommend
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Hawksmoor Air Street

Price: Expensive
Steakhouse
Piccadilly
4.5
11769 reviews
One of the best meals I've ever eaten... Came here for a birthday treat with my partner. Everything about the experience was perfect: from the hospitality at reception, the impeccable and friendly service in the bar and restaurant, to the food itself. It's not cheap (although the express menu is very good value) but represents good value for money in terms of the quantity and quality of the food. The steak and lobster were the highlights, but there's something mouth-watering on the menu for all appetites. Highly recommended for a special occasion.
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Hawksmoor Borough

Price: Expensive
Steakhouse
London Bridge
4.6
5669 reviews
Fabulous food and great service. Highly recommend
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Hawksmoor Knightsbridge

Price: Expensive
Steakhouse
Knightsbridge
4.5
4026 reviews
The best roast dinner my girlfriend and I have ever had!
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Hawksmoor Manchester

Price: Expensive
Steakhouse
Manchester
4.7
8949 reviews
Hawksmoor is easily my favourite restaurant, their steak is second to none. After our meal last night I went home and drunkenly bought a sous vide online, so Hawksmoor has been replaced! Now I just need to find a butchers who will sell me a porterhouse...
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Hawksmoor Seven Dials

Price: Expensive
Steakhouse
Covent Garden
4.6
11921 reviews
Excellent evening with great food , service and Atmosphere, rib eye especially good
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Hawksmoor Spitalfields

Price: Expensive
Unspecified
Shoreditch
4.6
6697 reviews
1st visit here on New Year’s Day after receiving the cookbook for Christmas. Our curiosity led us here for dinner. The whole experience was excellent. Staff and service outstanding, so helpful with guidance regarding our order. Food was beyond expectations. We could not fault anything. We will now venture to the other venues for another tasting experience.
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The Ivy Chelsea Garden

Price: Expensive
Contemporary British
Chelsea
4.1
12982 reviews
Amazing food, great ambience and excellent service. Would definitely come back for more.
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Kendell's Bistro

Price: Expensive
French
Leeds
4.7
3152 reviews
Really great experience. Loved the set menu. Only critique would be to provide slightly more choice on set as regular menu quite expensive. Food tasted amazing, great atmosphere, really cosy and nice environment, service was fantastic. Would 100% go again and recommend to others.
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Marcus

Price: Very Expensive
British
Knightsbridge
4.6
2083 reviews
Always a delight to dine at Marcus. Amazing front of house team, fantastic food always spot on time after time after time. Really welcoming atmosphere and always feel like a treat to dine here. Looking forward to my next visit but very sad Marcus is closing at The Berkeley.
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Margot Restaurant

Price: Very Expensive
Italian
Covent Garden
4.6
2503 reviews
First time at Margot and we will definitely be back! The food was great and staff were very friendly.
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Mere

Price: Very Expensive
European
Fitzrovia
4.6
3888 reviews
Outstanding Mere at its best!! Food combinations were sensational and left you smiling!!
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Number 16 Restaurant

Price: Moderate
Modern European
Glasgow
4.8
2926 reviews
Outstanding food quality - best we have had in the Byres Rd area. Staff are personable, efficient and nice. Prices reasonable too for food of this high quality. But booking is totally essential as it is deservedly very popular
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Paco Tapas

Price: Moderate
Tapas / Small Plates
Bristol
4.6
1855 reviews
this is almost certainly the best tapas in the UK.
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Peace and Loaf Restaurant

Price: Very Expensive
British
Newcastle upon Tyne
4.8
2365 reviews
Excellent experience once again. Shame they don't do special celebration plates anymore but can understand why . Staff Excellent x
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Smiths Restaurant Wapping

Price: Very Expensive
Seafood
Wapping
4.9
6587 reviews
Exceptional food, exceptional service. Smiths of Wapping never disappoints.
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Stones Restaurant Matlock

Price: Expensive
British
Matlock
4.9
2267 reviews
Outstanding service, outstanding quality of food and presentation. Wonderful experience Thank you
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The Chefs Table

Price: Expensive
British
Chester
4.8
3206 reviews
Great food and special celebration for my daughters birthday polite, informed and friendly service.
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The Ivy City Garden

Price: Expensive
Contemporary British
Liverpool Street
4.2
6734 reviews
Second time here and managed to get a quieter table at the back as it gets noisy at full lunchtime. It'd be great if they installed some sound baffles. Food and service excellent. I had the fish cake plus a very nice white.
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The Poet at Matfield

Price: Expensive
British
Tunbridge Wells
4.7
2696 reviews
Welcoming restaurant right from the moment we walked through the door. Service was impeccable and the food was outstanding. Great value!
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Thames Foyer

Price: Very Expensive
Afternoon Tea
Covent Garden
4.7
6955 reviews
Thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon tea at the Savoy - beautiful festive atmosphere. Staff were extremely welcoming, helpful, kind and did their utmost to make it a wonderful experience. From the doormen to the waiters assigned to us, everyone worked to the highest standards of professionalism. The pianist was amazing too.
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Wreckfish

Price: Expensive
Bistro
Liverpool
4.6
2693 reviews
Another excellent experience with the Elite Bistro family. Friendly, welcoming and attentive staff. Delicious high end bistro style food that is amazing value for money. Accompanied by an lovely wine list and an eclectic sound track.
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