Let 2022 be the year you say “I Love You”! Ok, ok, I’ll try to not make this *too* cheesy, but we’ll see where Jo’s banter takes us….
🍽Valentine’s Day restaurants are getting booked up quickly (well, it is a month away), so here’s a selection of some favourites to reserve a table at!
❣️Scroll down for a secret Bonus gem!
💘“How deep is your love”? I’ve included a selection of indulgent restaurants, fun activities and more chilled out spots, depending on the vibe you’re after and how long you’ve been dating.
💃🏼No fear, I’ll be making a Galentine’s Guide too, for all the single gals out there and those of you in long distance relationships…
Enjoy your dates and let me know if I should add any more to the bucket list!
Lots of love, Jo xoxo
NB: This guide first appeared on my food instagram in January 2022 but I’m posting this in April 2022 on my blog! If you’re planning an extra special weekend with your significant other, for a birthday, anniversary or Just-Because then hopefully this guide will spark some ideas. Or, just call me super efficient, and get planning Valentine’s 2023 in advance!
CIRCOLO POPOLARE
My personal favourite! Why? Bustling and dynamic, Circle Popolare will be sure to transport you to Siciliy! Walls are lined with bottles and bottles and bottles of wine. Tiny fairy lights are nestled in a green canopy which enshrines the restaurant. A loud, buzzing, and energetic atmosphere fills the air.
And. The. Food! Don’t get me started on this. It is to die for! The Truffle Pizza is a DREAM. Love your seafood? – the octopus is a winner! Craving a sweet and sensual dessert? The innovative Coffee & Chocolate will send hearts racing.
SKY POD BAR
Enjoy cocktails in a tropical oasis, 150m above London, in the Walkie Talkie! Be mesmerised by the City of London’s lights as you enjoy drinks from this sophisticated yet green vantage point; the Sky Pod bar boasts dramatic views of the City. The large, open space is filled with greenery and plants, creating the perfect contrast been manmade and natural, glass and greenery. You’ll be thinking you’re in the Singapore Botanic Gardens!
AVE MARIO
Fun. Wacky. Are you in Alice in Wonderland? Are you lost in the 70s? The sharply contrasting bright red and white colour blocking creates a dramatic effect. Zebra stripes cover the ceiling. Stunning mirrors touch the walls from head to toe. Geometric accents fill the space.
Situated in Covent Garden, performance and theatre also runs through the veins of the restaurant. Pick the 60cm tall ice cream cake, wheeled to your table and sliced in front of you.
LONDON HELICOPTER TOUR
Feel the adrenaline & enjoy the views…. This 30 minute helicopter tour promises views of the Tower of London, The Gherkin and St Paul’s Cathedral!
GALVIN AT WINDOWS
Hidden, discreet and sophisticated, Galvin is an elegant rooftop restaurant, providing panoramic views of Hyde Park and London. Prepare for an evening filled with modern French haute cuisine, mesmerising views, and London’s most romantic refined rooftop dinner.
CLOS MAGGOIRE
Crowned as “London’s most romantic restaurant”, Close Maggiore brings a taste of Provence, Tuscany and the City of Love to Covent Garden. Soft and elegant cherry blossom covers the ceiling, creating a canopy as you dine in this romantic and secluded oasis.
ROYAL OPERA HOUSE
A refined, sophisticated date at the ROH. Watch Romeo & Juliet, before taking a stroll around London’s theatre scene, and enjoying dinner from one of Covent Garden’s many restaurants.
BONUS: LONDON EYE CUPID’S CAPSULE
Waiting to pop The Question? Or would love a special private ride on the London Eye? Enjoy a bottle of Pommery Brut Royal Champagne and Hotel Chocolat Pink Champagne Truffles as you enjoy a 360* spin over London. Combine with a romantic dinner (see Galvin above) if you’ve just popped the Big Question. Or have a cosy cinema date – with the free 4D cinema tickets included!
