Seven great restaurants in London to enjoy this Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day has different meanings for different people: for some it’s an opportunity to show a special person some love; for others it’s an opportunity to be spoiled; sometimes it’s a day to mourn a floundering love life, and for many it’s an excuse for card companies and chocolate factories to cash in. Whichever angle one approaches it from, even those who consider Valentine’s Day a marketing gimmick will concede that it’s a great excuse to indulge in a delicious meal – with a lover, with friends or alone (who says fine dining can’t be enjoyed solo?). London has one of the most exciting restaurant scenes in the world, and now’s the perfect time to check out some of the incredible food on offer. Here are our tips for a memorable night out

Floral effect: The Petersham in Covent Garden

The Petersham is that elegant restaurant just around the corner from King and Floral Street. The interior draw inspiration from the Boglione family home and features seasonally changing floral displays, bringing nature and beauty to the dining room all year. Featuring a six-course Valentine’s Day seasonal tasting menu and live jazz throughout the evening, this is not one to miss.

For further information or to book your Valentine’s Day experience visit their website here.

Fine-dining occasion: The Ledbury in Notting Hill

After their definitive closure in 2020, The Ledbury, one of London’s most celebrated restaurants, has been refurbished and has finally re-opened ­– just in time for Valentine’s Day. Chef Brett Graham had achieved some of the most coveted awards including two Michelin stars and being voted amongst the 50 Best Restaurants in the world for half a decade. The only catch is that the Ledbury doesn’t actually open on Valentine’s Day so this will be perfect for your Valentine’s weekend.

For further information or to book a table visit their website here.

Delicious food and breathtaking views, take your romance to new heights at Searcys at the Gherkin with their special menus running from 11^th–14^th. Indulge in three courses of seasonal British food complete with canapés and a glass of fizz. Specials include aged longhorn beef and black truffle ravioli with bone marrow butter, Dover sole fillet with Portland crab, lemon and brown shrimp beurre noisette and Valrhona chocolate dome with raspberry and rose water mousse

For further information or to book your Valentine’s Day dinner visit their website here.

Art deco elegance: The Pem in Victoria

With their elegant rose-hued interiors and glamourous Art Deco-inspired design, The Pem provides the perfect setting for an intimate and personal dining experience this Valentine’s Day. Earning their way to people’s hearts by using the finest selection of British produce for their ultimate romantic menu and being perfectly located in the heart of Westminster, The Pem is firmly on the map as a dream Valentine’s Day date destination.

For further information or to book your Valentine’s Day meal visit their website here.

Theatrical experience: A DC-inspired love story at Park Row in Soho

We all want our Valentine’s meal to be fun and memorable, so what could be better than a theatrical experience? Park Row offers the UK’s first DC-inspired restaurant, celebrating the love story of the Bat and the Cat – DC’s greatest couple. The unique menu, featuring edible lipstick, a broken heart parfait and liquid nitro-dipped roses, will be available Friday 11^th to Monday 14^th February and each dish will pay tribute to the twisted love of Gotham City’s Batman and Catwoman