10 fine dining London restaurants to visit for Valentine’s Day 2026

It is the season of love, and as Valentine’s Day nears, trying to find the perfect romantic date night hotspot can be a tricky endeavour. Every person is different, and trying to find a good fine dining restaurant that matches the tastes and vibes of your loved ones is not an easy task. So, to help make your search a little easier for this day of love, we have found 10 of the best fine dining restaurants in London that make for a gloriously romantic hotspot this Valentine’s Day 2026.Roketsu, Marylebone

Designed exclusively for Valentine’s Day, Roketsu is offering an intimate kappo tasting experience. Created for couples, the menu brings together seasonal Japanese dishes, charcoal-grilled highlights and refined nigiri sushi, thoughtfully paced for a refined evening shared together. Set within Roketsu’s calm and quietly atmospheric space, the experience is designed for unhurried time and meaningful connection, the perfect setting for a romantic night to remember. If you’re looking to booze up your evening, Roketsu’s fine collection of delicious English sparkling wines, light and fruity reds, and an extensive selection of sake will serve as perfect accompaniment to this intimate dinner experience.

Amazonico, Mayfair

If you’re in the mood for some Latin American cuisine (with some vibrant influences from the Asian and Mediterranean communities) to celebrate the joyous day of love, head over to Amazonico in Mayfair. The restaurant has a specially curated Valentine’s Day set menu available on 13 and 14 February, beginning with a glass of Veuve Clicquot Rosé. Dishes include truffle pão de queijo, scallop tiradito and akami nigiri, followed by starters such as langosta ceviche and Wagyu beef empanadas, mains of Kagoshima Wagyu or monkfish chupe, and a decadent Burbujas de Amor dessert.Le Pont de la Tour, London Bridge

If you’re looking for sweeping views of Tower Bridge as London changes colours from day to night this Valentine’s Day, then celebrate with an evening of elegant riverside French dining at Le Pont de la Tour. Toast to love with a delectable six-course menu created with French flavours and seasonal ingredients. Available on 13 and 14 February, this is an ideal location for people watching as you sip on your cocktail and enjoy a meal with the person you cherish the most. If romance is what you’re after, Le Pont de la Tour is the perfect place to set the mood.Angler, Broadgate

For a refined and quietly luxurious Valentine’s Day, Michelin-starred Angler offers an elegant six-course tasting menu served high above the city skyline. The multi-course experience celebrates seasonal produce and sustainably sourced seafood, beginning with delicate opening bites before progressing through standout dishes including cured Loch Duart salmon with shiso and beetroot, raviolo of king prawn and native lobster in a rich shellfish bisque and Champagne velouté, and barbecued Cornish monkfish with cauliflower purée, mussels and blood orange. A main course of saddle of venison with crushed swede, black pudding and burnt pear brings depth and warmth, before the evening concludes with beautifully composed desserts such as forced Yorkshire rhubarb and a rich 70% chocolate mousse with vanilla and mascarpone.Il Gattopardo, Mayfair

For this day of love, Il Gattopardo in Mayfair is cooking up some special treats to celebrate. Available from 13 to 15 February, the restaurant will serve the Il Raviolo degli Innamorati – a pastel pink, heart-shaped rendition of the classic pasta dish, filled with ricotta, spinach and egg yolk, dressed tableside with parmesan cream and finished with winter black truffle shavings – alongside its a la carte menu. For dessert, there will be a burgundy Venezia chocolate tavoletta, which is a twist on the restaurant’s signature chocolate bar creations for Valentine’s Day. So if you’re after some elegant Italian magic for your date night, Il Gattopardo has you covered.Carbone, Mayfair

This Valentine’s Day 2026, Carbone is bringing its Italian-American flair to London with a special menu. The candlelit restaurant offers the optimal atmosphere for a mid-century romance with a sharing menu that includes classic dishes such as the caesar alla zz and vodka rigatoni alongside indulgent dishes like burrata with caviar, Mario’s meatballs and filet con funghi. For dessert, there is their signature lemon cheesecake and a hazelnut terrine to round off the evening.Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester, Park Lane

For an intimate Valentine’s Day dining experience, there is no better place than the three-Michelin-starred Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester. On 14 February, the restaurant is serving a five course tasting menu which includes mouthwatering dishes like hand-dived scallops with caviar, beef fillet with Périgord truffle, seasonal Yorkshire rhubarb and more. Specially crafted and curated for two people, this candlelight dinner will make for an incredibly elegant evening that is sure to be the cherry on top of a delightfully romantic day. Park Chinois, Mayfair

Park Chinois is one of Mayfair’s most celebrated destinations for romance. So if you’re after a Chinese fine dining in an opulent setting that is sexy and exciting and comes with live music this Valentine’s Day, this is the place to be. You can visit Salon de Chine for a refined yet relaxed setting for bold, flavourful Chinese cuisine paired with expertly crafted cocktails served in one of Mayfair’s most atmospheric bars and dining rooms. And then make your way to Club Chinois, which is one of London’s sexiest, most lavish late-night destinations. A glamorous hideaway for dining, drinking and dancing, it is ideal for couples looking for romance with an after-dark edge.The Grill at The Dorchester, Park Lane

The newly renovated The Grill at The Dorchester has curated an exclusive four-course set menu for Valentine’s Day 2026. Available on 13 and 14 February, menu highlights include canapés, burrata with blood orange, a choice of mains such as half lobster thermidor, and indulgent desserts including Paris-Brest with hazelnut ice cream. After an indulgent meal, guests can also choose to stay at one of the hotel’s newly renovated suites, and end their evening with an indulgent spa treatment to switch off together.…At Sloane, Sloane Square

…At Sloane is widely regarded as one of the most romantic hotels in London, which makes the hotel’s restaurant the perfect location for a Valentine’s Day sojourn with your partner. On 14 February, guests can indulge in the à la carte menu of Costes’ Les Essentiels. Whether enjoyed among the restaurant’s softly lit, white-clothed tables, or in the privacy of a suite, the mood is unmistakably intimate. You can continue the date downstairs at the bar – a place for those in the know. Once within, guests will find plush banquettes, a lush palette of Etruscan red, soft candlelight, the signature sounds of the in-house DJ, and cashmere curtain-draped snugs for a decadent rendezvous. It does not get any more playful or romantic than this.

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