30 St Mary AxeStunning 360 degree views from this 5 star restaurant within The Gherkin. Wait till they get their breath back before you ask them.
Chez Bruce(French, Modern European)Dazzle them with award-winning cuisine at Chez Bruce.
Fifteen Trattoria(Italian)This funky Hoxton venue could be just the ticket if a landmark restaurant is your choice of setting.
15 Westland Place,
Hoxton,
London,
N1 7LP
Foliage(Modern European)Unrivalled views from this innovative restaurant in Knightsbridge will make asking the all-important question an effortless exercise. Promise.
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park,
66 Knightsbridge,
London,
SW1X 7LA
read our reviewMore breathtaking views from the mightily impressive Galvin at Windows. A useful distraction in case things go wrong.
Gordon Ramsay(Modern European)If adding a bit of celebrity glitz to the proceedings is your idea, why not treat them to one of Gordon's signature dishes?
Hibiscus(British)Do you want to add a little French sophistication and glamour to the mix? Take them to Hibiscus for that je ne sais quoi.
Le Gavroche(French)Or you could find it here at Gavroche, the choice is yours.
Marco(French)If you and your partner are Chelsea fans, why not take them to the new Marco Pierre White restaurant, Marco at Stamford Bridge? (Just don't wear a replica shirt.)
Nobu BerkeleyAn increasingly popular and sophisticated restaurant with an ideal ambience for popping the question.
Oxo Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie(British)If you want a perfect view of the capital as the backdrop to your proposal, try the Oxo Tower Restaurant. If they turn you down, it's just plain rude.
8th Floor, Oxo Tower Wharf,
Bargehouse Street,
South Bank,
London,
SE1 9PH
read our reviewIf they love their Chinese food, take them to the stylish Pearl, one of the finest venues for authentic Chinese dishes and dim sum in the capital.
Petrus(French)If the 'Wow' factor is important for your proposal, visit the splendid Petrus at the Berkeley Hotel.
The Berkeley Hotel,
Wilton Place,
Knightsbridge,
London,
SW1X 7RL
read our reviewLet your partner experience London lavishness with the restaurant at the Ritz. (They may twig what you're up to, of course.)
150 Piccadilly,
London,
W1J 9BR
Scotts(Fish)The modern interiors provide a wonderfully stylish backdrop to proceedings.
Skylon BarThis newest addition to fine dining at the South Bank provides a panormatic view of London's skyline, an elegant option for propositioning your future wife or husband.
Yauatcha(Chinese)Yauatcha guarantees a relaxed ambience to help things go smoothly.