Miss Mary's Food date suggestions

Perfect for a spontaneous date. Lovely food, lovely staff, great atmosphere and not that hard on the purse...

If you're searching for great food South of the river, then Lamberts is the place for you!

With super friendly staff and tasty food this pub makes a perfect first date venue.

Fabulous French food tucked away down an atmospheric cobbled street in the City...

Be whisked away from the 'day to day' with a night of hotel glamour...

Harrison's makes for a relaxed fun date – not too casual that girls can't wear heels!

Unleash the naturist within... or do I mean naturalist..?!

Rugged mountains. Roaring fires. Perfect for romance.

The idea of a pub in Fulham never really set my heart on fire as the destination for a date...

Are we going to regret not keeping this one to ourselves?!

Use Pearl as an impressive early days date, or for a special occasion, and you wont be disappointed.

Small, delicious and as snug as a tea cosy this is perfect date territory ....

Bringing candle lit countryside charm to Fulham…

Gloriously chic, and right in the middle of one of London's most romantic parks...

The perfect venue for a chilled out first date lunch, or morning after brunch!

In the words of the Greek playwright Euripides, "where there is no wine there is no love". We hope you'll find both at Artisan & Vine!

Made famous by its fabulous carnival, vibrant market life and a certain Hollywood film (we love you Hugh and Julia) Notting Hill is also a dater's delight...

Unpretentious, relaxed and colourful - it's made for dates.

Delicious food, great service, New York atmosphere… all in Chiswick.

Tired of the same old restaurants? Read on to find out about something VERY different!

Sensational tapas in Notting Hill's Westbourne Grove.  "It's romantic, relaxed and effortlessly stylish - your date will love you for it."

Rye is just about one of our favourite great date weekends away - especially now that we have found a local trattoria serving the best Italian food...

Our man about town, Mr. X, has another great suggestion for an informal first date in West London...

A truly special and delicious evening out in an unexpected location.

We've said it before but there is a lot of great stuff to do in Notting Hill, so here we've tried to come up with something a bit different!

Fantastic food and fairy lights!

If you're a W14 local and don't want to travel far or fancy a bit of culture in a quirky location then The Curtains Up is the perfect location...

Shoreditch is cool, we all know that,  and with the addition of The Boundary it's got a bit cooler still...

No this isn't as naughty as its sounds! It's a date up in Islington enjoying good old fashioned sausages, mash and good company...

This is a great date if you want to keep things simple and it's close to home for all you Fulhamites... 

One of the best dates for foodies in London is a trip to borough market.

Get lost in the world of Kettners - there are so many different options for romance in this one venue; celebrating with champagne, sharing a tasty treat or snuggling up in a private nook...

We all know what Oysters are good for...

This is a nice uncomplicated date, the two venues are close by but sometimes simplicity is best - even for a special occasion.

There is lots going on south of the river in Balham so we thought we'd help you get in on the action...

A date for cocktail lovers and foodies alike...

When it's time to treat that someone special, turn an amble across the common into a real occasion with a trip to michelin starred Chez Bruce.

A sophisticated tapas dinner in central Soho followed by the best live jazz in London. This is a smooth, romantic date worth keeping up your sleeve for that special occasion.

Go old school - hotel bar cocktails, intimate restaurant, smooth jazz... it's an absolute classic.

Not for the squeamish… Visit the ghosts and ghouls of London and then dine overlooking its fabulous skyline.

We love alliteration, and you'll love this date. Beach Blanket Babylon, Bumpkin… brilliant.

A bit of burlesque and then dinner in a restaurant with a mirrored ceiling, the mind boggles!

Le Cercle was recommended to us by a friend who describes it as ‘heaven from start to finish’ - so of course we had to check it out for ourselves... 

A gastronomic delight by the River...

Ever found yourself trying to decide between the theatre, a gallery, food or a bar? Ponder no more....this place has all four!

A first date here led to marriage within months…!

Head down dimly lit stairs to this fantastic and authentic jazz club in Chelsea.

Tickle your taste buds and then put on your dancing shoes.

If you want original and quirky, then a hydraulic power station definitely ticks the boxes.

Don't dismiss Leicester Square as just for tourists! There are a few hidden gems perfect for a date.

If you lack the dance moves to impress your date, let the professionals do the impressing for you...

Unpreposessing appearance but well worth some closer inspection. No, we are not talking about your date... 

This place is strictly for meat lovers and serves up some of the best steaks in London.

Classic English glamour to start, sexy and sleek Japanese to finish...

Drinks on top of the world and food that's out of this world! 

An amazing restaurant tucked away behind the Embankment. It's perfect for a treat after a hard day's shopping on the King's Road - the ultimate relationship tester!

Tasty. The perfect way to add a liitle 'spice' to the relationship......probably best to avoid such poor lines on the night though!

European food, outdoors, candlelight... anyone would think you were on the Riviera.

Perfect for a cosy dinner or lazy lunch. 

London's very own piece of the countryside.

A fail-safe. Here you'll find some of the best cocktails in London, cosy booths to keep you close and low lights to hide those imperfections. Perfect!

Go crazy and turn the conventional picnic on its head. Don't be afraid to start a revolution in the picnic world!

Otherwise known as the blind bar!

The coolest food market in London.

The morning after the night before? The perfect date to follow a perfect date...

The Oxo Tower - a well known option, but if it ain't broke, don't fix it! On the thames, up high, good views, food and booze - you do the math...

In need of an ice breaker? We think you'll find this a pretty "cool" way to spend the evening...

Impress your date with your arty side then whisk them upstairs to the top floor bar...

Very Romantic

Originally a singles' bar, T.G.I. Friday's is the perfect place to enjoy cocktails and dinner with your date.

Best Django-type music around,  good space for dancing, good food and nice atmosphere at the 7 Dials Social Club, 42 Earlham St, Covent Garden.

Classy bar with good vibe and almost guaranteed comfortable seating.

Cocktails in the bar followed by top class food surrounded by an acquarium and tunes from a jazz pianist...

Quirky but stylish - sushi with a difference!

Cocktails, Jazz and fine dining!

Has to be one of the coolest restaurants in London. Tiny fish restaurant all decked out like the inside of a ship. 

Surely one of the most romantic restaurants in London?

The Naked Turtle calls itself the "home of the singing waitresses" and boy are they right. With one waitress shooting to fame after singing for George Clooney...

I'd really recommend La Petite Auberge for some tasty French food in Islington! 

I've just discovered this AMAZING pub with a tree house in the garden!

The top floor at Tate Modern? Nice stroll getting there, great art, great view, lovely red wine and top notch French chocolate cake.

A stroll down a unknown newly built canal in central london to a river boat for lunch then to a natty little comedy club for drinks and giggles.

Southfields - easy night out for couples.

Knightsbridge - fun second date / couple's night out.

Southbank - pricey so good for a punchy third date/anniversary/celebration.

Cheap and cheerful in central London.

Fantastic Italian food in a really  relaxed environment... perfect for an early date!

Pub, dinner, cocktails. A straightforward combo, but always great fun with the right person!

Perfect for an early days date.

Beat the squeeze and mosey down to Kew Gardens for a romantic winter picnic

The Wine Gallery, Hugh Grant might sit at the table next to you............!!!