From candlelit Italian dining rooms and indulgent sharing feasts to glamorous late-night celebrations and Michelin-starred tasting menus, Valentine’s Day is one of the most romantic moments in London’s dining and dating calendar.
This February, The Evolv Collection invites couples to celebrate love across its iconic portfolio of restaurants, each offering a Valentine’s Day experience designed to set hearts racing – whether you’re dreaming of an intimate tête-à-tête or a dramatic night out to remember.
Le Pont de la Tour
Celebrate Valentine’s Day in style with an evening of elegant riverside French dining. With Tower Bridge as a backdrop for the evening, enjoy a six-course set menu designed by Executive Chef Damien Rigollet with French flavours and seasonal ingredients.
- Date: Friday 13th and Saturday 14th February
- Address: 36D Shad Thames, London, SE1 2YE
- Price: £120 per person
Book now: https://lepontdelatour.co.uk/whats-on/valentines-day/
Madison
Spend a special Valentine’s dinner on a romantic rooftop. Choose between regular restaurant seating or secure a window table with beautiful views of St Paul’s. Whether it’s Margarita lobster tacos or a Chateaubriand and lobster to share, Madison is sure to make your Valentine’s Day memorable!
- Date: Friday 14th February
- Address: 1 New Change, London, EC4M 9AF
- Price: £99 per person for regular seating, or £129 per person for window seating
- Book now: https://madisonlondon.net/whats-on/
Coq d’Argent
Celebrate an unforgettable six-course set menu, curated for Valentine’s Day. Unfolding throughout the evening, guests will enjoy everything from refined opening courses to a Black Angus sirloin steak to share, finishing the evening with dessert and petits fours. To savour the evening, live illustration portraits can be done from 7.30pm to encapsulate everlasting memories. For a secluded evening, enjoy a heated private rooftop chalet.
- Date: Friday 13th and Saturday 14th February
- Address: No.1 Poultry, London, EC2R 8EJ
- Price: £125 per person (for chalets, a £300 deposit is required and will be deducted from final bill on the day)
- Book now: https://coqdargent.co.uk/whats-on/
German Gymnasium
The German Gymnasium implores guests to celebrate Valentinstag, or Valentine’s, with a uniquely curated menu toasting to the holiday of love. Led by Executive Head Chef Alex, dine on a wonderfully romantic time, where the food does the talking. Relish in a German meal without having to leave the centre of London.
- Date: Friday 13th and Saturday 14th February
- Address: 1 King’s Blvd, London N1C 4BU
- Price: £65 per person
- Book now: https://germangymnasium.com/whats-on/
Skylon
Love is in the air at Skylon. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a tribute to love and the enduring icons of the Southbank. With a menu demonstrating a modern take on romance, guests can enjoy an array of dishes. Enjoy a delightful meal paying homage to David Bowie, while the Thames provides excellent views.
- Date: Friday 13th and Saturday 14th February
- Address: Skylon, Royal Festival Hall, London, SE1 8XX
- Price: £95 per person
- Book now: https://skylon-restaurant.co.uk/whats-on/valentines-day/
Bluebird Chelsea & Bluebird City
For couples who believe romance is best enjoyed generously, Bluebird Chelsea and Bluebird City present a luxurious Valentine’s Sharing Menu made for lingering conversations and indulgent moments. The evening begins with a warming leek and potato velouté, before unfolding into a show-stopping Fruit de Mer sushi and sashimi platter featuring raw oysters, tuna, salmon and yellowtail, alongside maki rolls and popcorn shrimp. Guests then move on to impressive mains, choosing between a 28oz rib on the bone served with grilled tiger prawns, chimichurri and peppercorn sauce, or grilled sea bass with prawn and lobster toast finished with lobster butter hot sauce. To close the evening, a cinnamon baked apple and pear crumble served with Baileys custard provides a perfectly indulgent finale. Optional upgrades include the addition of caviar or half a lobster.
- Date: Saturday 14th February
- Price: £95 per person at Bluebird Chelsea and £65 per person at Bluebird City
- Addresses:
- Bluebird Chelsea – 350 King’s Road, London SW3 5UU
- Bluebird City – 3 South Place, London EC2M 2AF
- Book now: https://bluebird-restaurant.co.uk/whats-on/valentines-day/ www.bluebird-city.co.uk
A Michelin-Starred Valentine’s Above the City: Angler
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.
- Date: Friday 13th and Saturday 14th February
- Price: £150 per person
- Address: Angler, South Place Hotel – 3 South Place, London EC2M 2AF
- Book now: www.anglerrestaurant.com
For Lovers of Bold British Flavours: Chop House & Tavern
For couples who favour great British cooking and generous plates over clichés, Chop House & Tavern presents a four-course Valentine’s menu celebrating bold flavours and premium produce. Within its cosy yet refined tavern interiors, diners can expect comforting classics such as potted beef with bone marrow crumpet or oyster and Champagne soup, followed by robust mains including North Sea monkfish with lobster mousse and Champagne sauce. Those looking to make the occasion extra special can opt for a 1kg Aurox T-bone to share, while a nostalgic red velvet trifle with strawberry and white chocolate provides a fittingly indulgent finale.
- Date: Saturday 14th February
- Price: £75 per person (four courses)
- Addresses:
- Butler’s Wharf – 36e Shad Thames, London SE1 2YE
- Liverpool Street – 16A New Street, Devonshire Square, London EC2M 4TR
- Paternoster – 35 Old Bailey, London EC4M 7AU
- Book now:
Where Romance Meets Late-Night Glamour: Quaglino’s
For those who like their romance with a touch of drama, Quaglino’s delivers a truly theatrical Valentine’s Day celebration. Set within its iconic Art Deco dining room, the five-course menu begins with indulgent opening bites before moving on to sharing plates of Jersey oysters with caviar. The evening continues with luxurious mains including whole native grilled lobster with lobster and Devon crab gratin, or Herefordshire fillet of beef served alongside ox cheek and marrow pie, before finishing with playful, romantic desserts created exclusively for the occasion. It’s an evening made for dressing up, lingering late and celebrating love in style.
- Date: Friday 13th and Saturday 14th February
- Price: £160 per person (five courses)
- Address: 16 Bury Street, St James’s, London SW1Y 6AJ
- Book now: www.quaglinos-restaurant.co.uk
For an Italian Love Affair: Sartoria
For couples dreaming of an Italian fairytale this Valentine’s Day, Sartoria offers an elegant escape filled with romance, candlelight and classic Italian flavours. Sartoria’s four-course San Valentino menu takes diners on a journey from delicate crudo di ricciola and rich lobster linguine to comforting wild boar ragù gnocchi and beef fillet served with truffle mash and Chianti jus, before finishing with refined Italian desserts such as strawberry tiramisù or pistachio semifreddo. The menu is available across all Sartoria restaurants, including Sartoria Savile Row, Fiume by Sartoria and Sartoria Liverpool Street as well as Launceston Place in South Kensington, each providing an intimate and elegant backdrop for a memorable Valentine’s celebration. Viva l’amore!
- Date: Saturday 14th February
- Price: £95 per person (Sartoria) and £65 per person (Fiume)
- Addresses:
- Sartoria Savile Row – 20 Savile Row, London W1S 3PR
- Sartoria Launceston Place – 1A Launceston Place, London W8 5RL
- Sartoria Liverpool Street – 16b New St, London EC2M 4TR
- Fiume by Sartoria – Sopwith Way, Circus West Village, Battersea Power Station SW8 5BN
- Book now:
20 Stories
This Valentine’s Day, couples are invited to add a new chapter to their love story high above Manchester’s skyline at 20 Stories. Located 20 floors above the city, guests will be guided through a multi-chapter Valentine’s tasting experience celebrating exceptional ingredients and indulgent flavours. The menu journeys from delicate amuse-bouche and Achill Island rock oysters, through refined starters and luxurious mains including truffled gnocchi, stone bass and native lobster, or a 1kg Charolais T-bone to share, before concluding with the romantic ‘Two Hearts’ dessert combining dark chocolate and Baileys mousse with blood orange and raspberry bavarois. Live music throughout the night will enhance the experience, and guests can capture memories under the heart-shaped arch installation for a chance to win a meal for two.
- Date: Friday 13th and Saturday 14th February
- Price: £160 per person for window seating, or £140 per person for restaurant seating
- Address: 20 Stories, No. 1 Spinningfields, Manchester M3 3EB
- Book now: https://20stories.co.uk/whats-on/valentines-day/
24 Stories
This Valentine’s Day, couples are invited to add a new chapter to their love story high above Birmingham’s skyline at 24 Stories. Located 24 floors above the city, guests will be guided through a multi-chapter Valentine’s tasting experience celebrating exceptional ingredients and indulgent flavours. The menu journeys from delicate amuse-bouche and Achill Island rock oysters, through refined starters and luxurious mains including truffled gnocchi, stone bass and native lobster, or a 1kg Charolais T-bone to share, before concluding with the romantic ‘Two Hearts’ dessert combining dark chocolate and Baileys mousse with blood orange and raspberry bavarois. Live music throughout the night will enhance the experience.
- Date: Friday 13th and Saturday 14th February
- Price: £160 per person for window seating, or £140 per person for restaurant seating
- Address: 24 Stories, 103 Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 3AG
- Book now: https://24stories.co.uk/whats-on/valentines-day/
14 Stories
This Valentine’s Day, couples are invited to add a new chapter to their love story high amongst London’s skyline at 14 Stories. Located 14 floors above the city, guests will be guided through a multi-chapter Valentine’s tasting experience celebrating exceptional ingredients and indulgent flavours. The menu journeys from delicate amuse-bouche and Achill Island rock oysters, through refined starters and luxurious mains including truffled gnocchi, stone bass and native lobster, or a 1kg Charolais T-bone to share, before concluding with the romantic ‘Two Hearts’ dessert combining dark chocolate and Baileys mousse with blood orange and raspberry bavarois. Live music throughout the night will enhance the experience.
- Date: Friday 13th and Saturday 14th February
- Price: £160 per person for window seating, or £140 per person for restaurant seating
- Address: 14 Stories, 20 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 3BY
- Book now: https://14stories.co.uk/valentines-day/
Where to stay – South Place Hotel:
Guest can celebrate this Valentine’s weekend with the Valentine’s Day Love Above the City package, available on 13th and 14th February at South Place Hotel. Check in, pop the champagne (perfectly chilled and waiting), and discover a room dressed for romance with flowers and rose petals scattered across the bed and bath. As evening falls, guests can make their way to Angler for an indulgent six-course romantic tasting menu while gazing out across the glittering skyline and starlit skies.
Link to book here: https://evolvcollection.com/whats-on/
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