The most romantic restaurants in Mayfair

Book a romantic meal for two at London’s hottest new restaurant Bacchanalia. Curated by Caprice Holdings’ chairman Richard Caring, the epic restaurant’s spectacular dining room features four Damien Hirst statues, hand-painted ceiling murals and 2000-year-old Greek and Roman artworks. The food is as flamboyant as the interiors with a beautifully crafted menu inspired by Greek and Italian cuisine.

Address: Bacchanalia, 1-3 Mount Street, London W1K 3NA

Tuck into a seafood extravaganza at the first UK outpost of US restaurant Saltie Girl. Established in Boston in 2016, Saltie Girl is renowned for its sustainable and high-quality oysters, lobster, caviar, tinned fish and creative cocktails. Diners at the Mayfair restaurant can expect Saltie Girl’s fresh and original approach to seafood.

Address: Saltie Girl, 15 North Audley St, London W1K 6WZ

The Connaught Grill reopened in the five-star Connaught Hotel last year after a two-year hiatus. Perfect for a romantic date, the intimate restaurant has been tastefully designed by interior architect John Heah with wood panels and private booths. The menu features hearty dishes, using British-sourced produce, such as Welsh lamb and Cornish king prawns. There’s also an impressive wine list drawn from The Connaught wine cellar. Couples can share a dessert made for two, such as crepes suzette or the apple tatin.

Address: The Connaught Grill, The Connaught, Carlos Place, Mayfair, London, W1K 2AL.

Indulge in a showstopping lunch or dinner at The Ivy Asia in foodie hotspot North Audley Street, where couples can enjoy beautifully prepared Asian-inspired dishes and creative cocktails. Take a seat at the sushi bar or in the main restaurant under the shade of 12 cherry blossom trees. Spoil your loved one with an Ivy Asia gift card, such as the afternoon tea experience or a monetary voucher.

Address: The Ivy Asia, 8 – 10 North Audley Street, London W1K 6WS.

Share contemporary Indian dishes with your loved-one at BiBi, which means ‘the lady of the house’. The brainchild of top chef Chet Sharma, this modern restaurant serves chaat and grills perfect for sharing.  Fully embracing the full multicultural span of Indian cuisine, the North Audley Street eatery also draws on the years Sharma has spent cooking and sourcing ingredients for some of the most esteemed Michelin-starred restaurants in the UK.

Address: BiBi, 42 North Audley Street, London W1K 6ZP

Couples on a budget can enjoy a loved-up lunch with a difference at Mercato Mayfair, a food hall housed within a deconsecrated church. With its beautiful interiors, Mercato Mayfair provides the perfect setting for romance. The food hall boasts a mix of stalls, selling everything from fresh pasta to dumplings, gelato to Malaysian street food.

Address: Mercato Mayfair, St Mark’s, North Audley Street, London W1K 6ZA.

Head to Gordon Ramsay’s Lucky Cat restaurant to feast on Asian-inspired plates and robata grilled dishes in elegant surroundings.

Address: Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay, 10 Grosvenor Square, London W1K 6JP

Treat a loved one to oysters and champagne at elegant seafood restaurant Scott’s on Mount Street.

Address: Scott’s, 20 Mount St, London W1K 2HE

Add a touch of old-world glamour to date night by booking lunch or dinner at sophisticated New York-style restaurant The Colony Grill Room at The Beaumont hotel.

Address: The Colony Grill Room, The Beaumont, 8 Balderton Street, Brown Hart Gardens, London W1K 6TF.

Couples with a passion for art should dine at the Mount St. Restaurant in Mayfair’s Mount Street, which houses works by Andy Warhol, Henry Matisse, Lucian Freud and more. Stylish design touches extend to everything from the table lamps to dining chairs, cabinets to chandeliers. While admiring the artwork, start with caviar or oysters, and then ramp up the romance by sharing a main course, such as the lobster pie for two or beef wellington for two.

Address: Mount St. Restaurant, First Floor, 41-43 Mount Street, London W1K 2RX