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It's fair to say that almost every restaurant in London will be doing something for Valentine's Day. So this year we've zeroed in on those that are putting on particularly interesting menus, special dishes or romantic events, all over the city.
NIJŪ
Mayfair - 20 Berkeley St, London W1J 8EE
Join NIJŪ for a special Valentine’s menu celebrating the freshest fish, A4 Wagyu fillet, and a delicate finale of milk mousse, matcha, and poached rhubarb. Served on Friday, 14 February, in the spirit of Japanese dining - it's all thoughtfully designed for sharing.
Nela
Bayswater - 163 Queensway, London W2 4BD
This Valentine’s Day, Nela, the acclaimed live-fire restaurant from Amsterdam, is offering a special menu designed to evoke love. Start with a complimentary glass of Champagne, followed by a delicious set menu with standout dishes such as Oysters with fermented chilli and smoked oil (with caviar as an optional extra), Bluefin tuna akami with cherry and ponzu and amazing desserts. There's a live DJ performing from 8pm to close. It's £95 per person, from 5:30pm to 10pm.
Amaya
Belgravia - Halkin Arcade, Off Lowndes Street, London SW1X 8JT
Enjoy an eight-course tasting experience this Valentine’s Eve at Amaya for their Tandoor Meets Terroir dinner - a love letter to India’s forest-grown spices. Dishes are fire-led and spice-forward and are paired with wines by a master sommelier. There are just 14 seats available (7 couples) and it’s £250 per person.
3'6 Bar at Fortnum & Mason
3rd Floor, Fortnum & Mason, 181 Piccadilly, London W1A 1ER
Why not start Valentine's Day off strong by heading up to this gorgeous bar at Fortnum's for fizz and canapes? Their Valentine's Day package is for two glasses of Fortnum & Mason Blanc de Blancs Champagne and a plateful of smoked salmon blinis. It makes for the perfect pitstop, for pre-lunch or dinner drinks, before the main event. It's £45 for two.
The Brush (Hoxton) - The East London hotel is offering a dinner and movie package for Valentine's. Book a four-course meal in their restaurant on 13 and 14 February and follow it with a film in the hotel's cinema with a cocktail and gourmet popcorn.
Frank's (St James) - fromage fanciers should head to the downstairs bar at Cafe Francois where they're holding a My Cheesy Valentine's dinner on both 13 and 14 February. Dishes include a flatbread fondue with truffles, baked Camembert to share and more for £70 each.
Top Cuvee (Highbury) - are putting on a special set menu for Valentine's night with the fabulous oyster merchants Rocks. Expect oysters, plenty of natural wine and more.
The Mayfair Chippy (Mayfair) - For dinner a deux in Mayfair this posh fish and chip shop is offering the chance to book its Lobster Pot Booth, complete with nets and gold lobsters.
Straits Kitchen (City) - The Pan Pacific London's restaurant is offering diners a welcome glass of Taittinger Brut Réserve followed by a five course meal including Orkney scallop and beetroot-cured salmon and matcha mousse with strawberry vanilla consommé.
abc kitchens (Knightsbridge) - Jean-Georges Vongerichten's restaurant at The Emory will be giving every table booked on 13/14 February a seasonal vegetable bouquet when they book the Valentine's set menu. It's £120 per person and includes a glass of Champagne.
Noodle and Beer (Chinatown/Spitalfields) - both branches are turning up the heat for Valentine's Day. From 12–14 Feb they're serving London's Hottest Menu - a Sichuan feast featuring 5/5 chilli-rated Xian-Jiao beef noodles along with cooling house-made ‘Bin Feng’ icy jelly. It's £25 for two courses, and they have wine pairing packages too.
Brunswick House (Vauxhall) - you couldn't find a more romantic-looking dining room in London than Jackson Boxer's Vauxhall restaurant. They're putting on a four course set menu for £80 per person.
The Lucky Pig (Fitzrovia) - is hosting a Valentine's party with live music, tarot readings and DJs until 2am. Tickets are £20, including a welcome glass of fizz and complimentary canapés served between 7.30 pm and 9pm.
Seabird (Southwark) - up on the rooftop of the Hoxton Southwark, Seabird is putting on a seafood-focused Valentine's Day dinner which includes oysters, red prawn tarter, ceviche and crispy lobster rice cake. It's £100 per person.
108 Brasserie (Marylebone) - couples with a sweet tooth will want to book a trip to the restaurant's Endless Romance Dessert Toom. For £19 per person you get an unlimited selection of sweet treats.
Joia (Battersea) - From Thursday 12th February to Saturday 14th February, JOIA will be screening three classic love stories on its rooftop (Bridget Jones’s Diary, Dirty Dancing and The Notebook). Prices start at £80 per person which includes dinner the restaurant, along with popcorn and admission to the film.
The Cocochine (Mayfair) - One of the area's most beautiful restaurants has a splendid Valentine's Day offering. It's £189 per person for a menu that includes a Ceylon king crab salad, rigatoni with black truffles and a dark chocolate cremeux with Oscietra caviar.
Albers (De Beauvoir) - Neighbourhood spot Albers is opting to go set menu rather than its usual a la carte offering for Valentine's Day. Dishes will include Lobster Crudo with Meyer lemon and buckwheat along with steak with braised shallot and bone marrow jus served with fries.
Valentine's Day dinner with a view at Joia in Battersea.
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