London is a foodie's paradise and may also be the perfect dinner date destination, knowing where to go. From the cosy hole within the wall joint to a stunning rooftop 360-degree look at the town, whatever your financial allowance, London includes a smorgasbord of romance to offer. Blogging and vlogging wives, Whitney and Megan from What Wegan Did Next, bring you a variety of choices for the perfect night out that won't disappoint your date or perhaps your palette.
1. Sketch, Mayfair
Sketch is one of London's most instagrammable and unusual restaurants, with every room offering a completely different unique aesthetic. If creating a memorable experience for the date is really a priority (or keeping the followers entertained), then this is where for you. Dine within their super pink gallery room or choose to maintain a mystical, earthy forest. Probably the most enjoyable part of the quirkiness to Sketch is the space pod toilets, where you may have champagne bar underneath them. So, if your date's taking an unusually long time within the bathroom, don't think the worst!
2. Sushi Samba, London Heron Tower
Located at around the 38th and 39th floor based in london Heron Tower, Sushi Samba includes a fusion of the best flavours from Peru, Brazil and Japan. This is another very impressive option, where you can take in the sights of London, among whispering sweet nothings. Head out to the boujee terrace for a nightcap sitting around a fire pit, ensure miss the 360-degree views based in london as well as their stunning structural orange tree in the bar.
3. Padella, Borough Market
If you like Italian, but can't pop over to Italy for date night, then Padella is your next best option. Think hand-rolled pasta and fresh fish with great prices. Their starters are under lb5 and many mains are under lb10, and the quality is outstanding. And that's why it's unsurprisingly so busy. You can't make a booking here, but you can queue 'online' and wander around Borough Market while you wait – a great opportunity to become familiar with your date's favourite kinds of food for future romancing.
4. Hakkasan, Mayfair
For an upscale evening, head to this Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant. Upon entering Hakkasan, you feel as if you have been transported to a different world. The moodily-lit, decadent interior results in a super-sexy atmosphere for any date night. The roasted silver cod with champagne and honey is a delicious choice and even meat-eaters will love their vegetarian 'chicken' dish – stir-fried black pepper yellow bean with sugar snap peas.
5. Fez Mangal, Ladbroke Grove
Picture the scene; a cosy date night complemented by seriously delicious Turkish food plus your favourite wine or beer; you're at Fez Mangal! A BYO without any corkage fee (a rarity working in london), why not surprise your sweetheart with their favourite tipple for additional brownie points? Be sure to save room for dessert as the baklava is delicious. You'll spot famous faces on your wall of fame, for example Ed Sheeran and Orlando Bloom – a simple talking point a high level newly-weds still understanding each other.
6. Santo Remedio, London Bridge
Colourful and vibrant decor, margaritas and guac' makes the perfect setting for a fun dinner date at Santo Remedio. The guacamole, includes a healthy kick of spice, as well as grasshoppers, naturally- The margaritas are dangerously authentic; refreshing, boozy and pair perfectly with the filling food. A great vegetarian choice is their hibiscus flower enchiladas.
7. The Shard, London Bridge
For a super special date and premium cityscape views, head to the 31st floor of The Shard for a glass of champagne within the three-storey atrium bar. Once the sun sets, London's skyline comes alive with twinkling city views. You can even appreciate the views in the loos, as you wall is a floor-to-ceiling window – always try bag the end cubicle! The Shard has a few dining options, all pretty exquisite using the price tags to complement. Choose from New York-inspired dishes at Oblix, Northern Chinese cuisine at Hutong and modern British cooking from Aqua Shard (the bar doesn't take bookings, but the restaurant does).
8. Homeslice, Fitzrovia
For a far more casual dinner date, enjoying a slice (or several) of pizza at Homeslice is a failsafe option. Serving vegans, vegetarians and meat eaters, there's something around the menu for everybody. Opt for a classic margherita or for the greater unusual mushroom, ricotta, pumpkin seed and chilli. The menu changes seasonally, to pay attention to serving fresh and innovative flavours in a relaxed atmosphere. There are a few locations spread through London, and if you're star-crossed lovers from opposite ends of zone 3, compromise and meet in the middle.
