Dinner date ideas in London

“Beautiful meal tonight with my family. We did not have a booking however, we were accommodated. The Manager Paula is absolutely great along with the rest of the staff! The food is always consistently nice and prices are very reasonable and the portions are more than reasonable. We will definitely be back. Thank you for a lovely evening.”

“Thank you so much for the warm welcome! Everything was really delicious — especially the chicken. We truly enjoyed the meal and the friendly atmosphere. Can’t wait to come back!”

“Amazing service from the staff. Accommodated all 15 of us on a Sat night and there was ample space for others to dine. I hope we weren't too loud but the staff were friendly and very attentive. The food was delicious and came out within a reasonable amount of time and all together. Beer and wine were tasty and no complaints at all. Starters and mains were decent sizes and the best Thai food in the area. Didn't have room to try the dessert unfortunately.”

“Had a wonderful time with such lovely service. We tried the arancini and it was very lovely. Perfectly cooked and full of flavour. Highly recommended!”

“The crab risotto and veal was an amazing combo! The veal dish is a perfectly delicate balance of different textures and flavours! The crab risotto was everything one is proud to write to home about (as they would say in old days), and in nowadays, yes it’s something they would post on here or insta for!”

“I visited on a Sunday morning, and it was quite busy, however was fortunate enough to get a seat outside. Absolutely love the how this place is done, beautiful interiors and a lovely outside patio. I ordered a pour over (chose Pink Bourbon) and it was brewed to perfection at perfect temperature. Definitely visiting again.”

“I love this place. The food is just great pizza. For banging price. You don’t find this especially in this part of london no more. I almost cried. I got the margherita pizza for just under 6 quid. All pizzas are stone baked to perfection, thin crust just the way i like it. It’s simple. I loved the vibe too. I don’t think there is a single fault. See the photo for proof of how much i loved it”

“Love it, man. Amazing pizza, best dough. Always satisfied to order my pizza from this place.”

“Tried this place again as first time when it opened I was a little disappointed with the miso soup and gunkan which I found to be too salty and flavourless. This did not disappoint this time, the bubble tea was refreshing (ordered with less ice and less sugar), the food was delicious and decent portion sizes. Could pick up wasabi, pickled ginger and soy sauce for free as additions. Very friendly customer service, patient and helpful with all my questions and changing my mind. I plan to return here again, lovely place!”

“The best fish and chips and the most wonderfully welcoming owners!!”

“Great selection, and having ordered multiple times, I can say that the food is always very good in terms of quality, quantity and value for money. Friendly delivery people too. Only issue I have had (and not just once) is with the timed order function on the website. On one occasion, it arrived 90 minutes early and I had to send it back - we simply weren’t ready because we were in the middle of some DIY (which is why I ordered it for a set time). It’s happened since, albeit not with such an extreme difference between the time for which I requested delivery and the time food arrived. I’ve defaulted to just ordering later in the evening so that the delivery time is broadly the one I’d have chosen if the timed order function could be relied on. Like I say, that is the only gripe - just something of which to be aware if you’re someone that likes to place timed orders.”

“Charming restaurant less than 5 mins from Surbiton Rail station and opposite Sainsbury’s. The old Post Office building has been repurposed as a restaurant, fitted out in a sustainable way with genuine Turkish designs and materials. My server had a Masters in restaurant design so was knowledgeable and happy to point out some of the features. The coffee was excellent and the Nutella and sea-salt cookie was something I’d never tasted before and had a light and delicate texture. Good access for wheelchairs and my go to coffee stop in Surbiton when on foot or a motorcycle or bicycle with parking right outside the door.”

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Megan’s is a lovely place with a great vibe from the moment you walk in. The team is incredibly friendly and makes you feel comfortable straight away. The setting works perfectly for families, friends, couples, and even pets, which makes it really special. We came in for brunch and thoroughly enjoyed the food — fresh, tasty, and well presented. A special mention to Kaveri, whose cheerful and attentive service made our visit feel happy and relaxed. The little goodbye surprise at the end was a nice touch and definitely made us want to return.”

“lovely food, great selection of indo chinese dishes. lotus root with avacado starter was amazing. Abhishek was super friendly and recommended great food options. will visit soon”

“Very good food at a very good price, the service in here was amazing, definetly recommend”

“Amazing, simply amazing. Great menu, great staff, quality food presented very well in a setting with real atmosphere. Lovely menu with good choice. Fair prices and a decent portion size. Excellent service even for a lunchtime sitting, with each dish perfectly presented. Quality doesn't drop just because it's lunchtime. Highly recommend.”

“Very good prices and delicious food! I bought food from "Little Beijing" many times - not even once been disappointed. The staff it's very fair and square about what they can deliver or not, puting safety first of all and no quality compromises. Honestly speaking, it's a top one! And I've tried a lot before finding this one.”

“Food was great, portion is big, and stuff is really nice”

“Banging cafe can’t go wrong. Great quality food with prices better than other cafes. Very nice staff too, would recommend”

“Very tasty, authentic dishes. Staff very friendly and will go the extra mile without asking. Party of five, we had crispy duck, kung po chicken, lemon chicken, chicken satay, squid, Singapore noodles, egg fried rice, beef short ribs - and more! And all of it was delicious!”

“Always superb food and excellent service at this restaurant. I have been using this restaurant for 20 years and have never had a bad meal.”

“Myself and a number of other people from St John's Church (Ealing) visit this restaurant after our church service on Sunday's each week. We think it's got a great Menu to choose from, both meat eaters and vegetarians are catered for well! The atmosphere and seating is vast and welcoming. The staff are very friendly and have a pleasant / friendly attitude to customers. The price of the food, for the quality provided, is very reasonable indeed. Me personally would highlight their superb 'Special Salad'. They way they produce it and display it on your play, is to 'Die For'. That alone is an extremely good item on the menu and very reasonable in price too. I would encourage everyone to give this place a visit. You won't regret doing so! Enjoy your time at 'Taste of Lahore'. If is very close to 'Dean Gardens Park' off the Uxbridge Road, West Ealing. alan stacey review of 'Taste of Lahore' Indian Restaurant”

“Absolutely loved this place! The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the food was hands down one of the best Indian meals we’ve had in ages. Everything was packed with flavour, and the prices were very reasonable. A huge bonus, it’s dog friendly! They even brought out a plain barbecued chicken and a bowl of water for our dog, which was such a thoughtful touch. We’ll definitely be coming back!”

“Great food, friendly staff, reasonably priced. Will definitely visit again. Highly recommend.”

“The food was 10/10! Full of flavours and very good portions, staff were friendly & cocktails were yummyy! Would deffs recommend, make sure you visit!!”

“Amazing atmosphere, food and exceptional service. My new favourite place to dine. Love the decor and the whole experience was beyond our expectations. Staff is very friendly and caring.”

“The staff is very welcoming and friendly. The restaurant is located in a quite central London area and is easily accessible by both the bus and the subway. The dishes prepared are based on genuine, fresh Italian products that make the portions excellent. You should definitely try the pizzas, very good, that are easy to digest and also the pasta prepared with originality, but respecting the original Italian flavors. The tiramisu is also exceptional. The service is fast. The room is not big, so is recommend booking.”

“We had a lovely evening here. Fantastic pizza. We tried the margherita and a bursts with Parma ham and both were full of flavour without being greasy. The staff were friendly and welcoming, Ciro was so helpful and service was really quick especially when I have an inpatient 10 year old. . Prices were very reasonable for the quality, and the restaurant had a warm, relaxed vibe.”

“I’ve visited a few times in the last month, predominantly to grab coffee and work. The staff are always very friendly and last time I visited with my partner, we were given a free pot of Persian tea, which was delicious. The coffee (particularly cappuccino) is excellent, as are the smoothies. The food is very good on the whole, though I would personally prefer the bacon fried or grilled. Would highly recommend popping by for a coffee and breakfast/brunch.”

“I went for an afternoon meet up with a friend. Great space if you looking for good food and quite ambience to talk. The pizza was delicious. I also ordered a montenegro and lime cocktail which I found too bitter but the manager was kind enough to change it for me at no added cost.”