Best Romantic Restaurants in Orpington

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

Regions

BeckenhamBexleyBexleyheathDartfordDocklands & Canary WharfEast London

Areas

BeckenhamBeckenhamBecktonBexleyBexleyheathBiggin Hill

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

Delivery only

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Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

57 restaurants available nearby

1. Chapter One

4.7

Exceptional(5805)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Modern European • Orpington

Booked 16 times today

Chapter One is an award-winning Modern European restaurant with 3 AA Rosettes in Orpington, Kent. Following a major refurbishment in early 2019, Chapter One has relaunched with a more modern approach, tempting guests with greater variety and quality.Under the direction of acclaimed chef Andrew McLeish, modern European cooking is available in two formats. In the Restaurant, sophisticated seasonal dishes are served in a refined setting with a weekly changing 3-course Lunch Menu du Jour, a seasonally-inspired 7-course Tasting Menu and an a la carte option. In the more informal Brasserie, a selection of favourites are cooked to perfection with the finest ingredients. The drinks offering is as exciting with an AA Notable Wine List, premium spirits, and cocktails. There is also a private dining room for corporate and private occasions.

A photo of Indian Essence by Atul Kochhar restaurant

2. Indian Essence by Atul Kochhar

4.8

Exceptional(1880)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Indian • Petts Wood

Booked 12 times today

Indian Essence by twice Michelin starred chef Atul Kochhar brings vibrant flavours, subtle blends of spices and incredible aromas to the heart of Petts Wood with its contemporary Indian cuisine.An array of delicious dishes are available including Tandoori Lobster Tawa Masala, Railway Lamb curry, Chicken Tikka pie and many more. Guest can also enjoy Vegetarian and Pescatarian options from these specially designed menus.

A photo of Aqua Bar & Grill - Petts Wood restaurant

3. Aqua Bar & Grill - Petts Wood

4.3

Awesome(1527)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Petts Wood

Booked 7 times today

Aqua Bar & Grill is the brain child of operation director Dasos Charalambous. He has taken all his culinary knowledge to produce this amazing concept in the heart of Petts wood. The menu has been devised from his Mediterranean routes and his modern European training. Aqua serves carefully sourced meat, game & fish from which we produce quality, tasty food cooked to perfection & presented beautifully. All our beef is British & aged for 28 days.

4. Cinnamon Culture

4.9

Exceptional(511)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Indian • Chislehurst

Booked 2 times today

Cinnamon Culture is a fine Indian dining restaurant. It is the perfect setting in which to sample contemporary Indian cookery. Here you’ll taste tantalising homemade chutneys, delve into stunning starters and enjoy the kitchen’s breathtakingly creative plated main dishes, created with one eye on the traditional and another very much on current and up-and-coming trends. Unusually for an Indian restaurant, Cinnamon Culture places much of its focus on its dessert menu, allowing for further inventiveness in twisting together Eastern and Western ideas.

5. Ferrari's Bexley

4.7

Exceptional(2005)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Bexley

Booked 11 times today

Ferrari's in Bexley Village has been long established as the area's premier Italian restaurant. We have built an enviable reputation around tasty Italian-inspired food and wine, and a warm and friendly welcome. We've recently had a smart Italian makeover, with a backdrop of hand-printed Italian wallpaper specially imported and bespoke lighting and art. Come and enjoy our fresh, new look and relax over a delicious yet inexpensive meal. It will make going out for an Italian an even more enjoyable and affordable event!

6. Aqua - Bromley

4.7

Exceptional(1950)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Bromley

Booked 11 times today

Following the success of Aqua Meze Bar & Grill in buzzing South Croydon and Galu Mediterranean Bar & Grill of leafy Nork in Banstead, Surrey. Founder Chef Dasos Charalambous has returned his culinary expertise to his routes on Bromley’s East Street to present Aqua bar & Grill at the former Hollywood bowl site.Dasos has worked in some of London’s finest hotels but seized the chance to head Galu and open Aqua Meze bar & Grill. His two decades of expertise and Greek heritage will bring you a unique contemporary fusion of Greek, Italian and modern Mediterranean dishes.Our gorgeous, fully renovated premises offer a warm relaxed atmosphere where you’ll be able to have a west end dining experience at the convenience of our locality. Our attentive and welcoming team of staff will ensure your experience at Aqua will want to be repeated.

7. Fish Union

4.7

Exceptional(205)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Chislehurst

Located on the Royal Parade, Chislehurst, Fish Union uniquely combines a chef-led upmarket wet fishmonger coupled with a shellfish Champagne restaurant and is owned by chefs Richard Kirkwood and Andy Roberts.The restaurant’s fresh seasonal menu changes daily depending on what’s coming in off the boats and offers delectable small plates which include Yellowfin tuna tataki with pickled radish wasabi mayo and ponzu; Galician octopus with delica pumpkin and garlic butter; The Luxury Seafood platter; Bouillabaisse and their popular side dish of Confit crispy potatoes with aioli.To add to this, Sundays have just got exciting as Fish Union’s intimate buzzing seafood Champagne restaurant now offers a delicious Sunday Ocean Roast and Sunday Brunch menu!Everything is sustainably sourced and freshly prepared on-site by their talented in-house chefs and complemented with hand-selected fine wines and signature cocktails.

8. Azaaya

4.3

Awesome(151)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Chislehurst

Booked 6 times today

Bringing friendly, sophisticated all day dining to BromleyAzaaya restaurant & bar offers fantastic modern global inspired cuisine in a stylish setting. An extensive list of world wines and delicious cocktails. Our aim is to deliver a first-class dining experience to all our guests by using the freshest and finest ingredients in a cozy and relaxed atmosphere and an impeccable service with great attention to detail.

A photo of Cyprianis Locksbottom restaurant

9. Cyprianis Locksbottom

4.7

Exceptional(629)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Orpington

Booked 11 times today

Cyprianis (formerly known as Plaza Mediterranean Bar & Grill) was established in 1980 on a reputation of providing the best in authentic Mediterranean cuisine sourced from the finest, fresh ingredients from around the world.Cyprianis Mediterranean Bar and grill has been created by Nick Constantine, a well known restaurateur around the Kent area. We offer 21 day dry aged steaks, we offer a fantastic set menu which is available Monday - Friday lunch time and Monday - Thursday dinner time.Monday - Friday lunch: 2 courses £13.50, 3 courses £17.50Monday - Thursday dinner: 2 courses £18.50, 3 courses £20.50Always includes Black Angus aged rump steak.Sundays are a family day at Cyprianis, we offer a set roast menu - 2 courses for £18.50, 3 courses £22.50 which includes our prime Black Angus rib of beef.

10. AppleYard

4.7

Exceptional(458)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Sidcup

Booked 8 times today

Neighbourhood Wine Bar, Shop & Restaurant: Purveyors of Spanish / Provencal influenced Food, Fine Wine, Bubbles, Tapas and Delivered Wines on AppleYardwines.com !!!General Manager: Susana LlorensExecutive Chef: Pedro Antonio Lopez Grijalbo Based next to the old Lamborbey Swimming Baths, serving regional food and wines with the very best imported Iberian products.

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Robert
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The Cinnamon team are always so respectful and the food elegant and different. We've enjoyed cinnamon for over a decade
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Cinnamon CulturePrice: Expensive• Indian• Chislehurst
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4.9
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ClaireVIP
London •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent food, exceptional service. Feel so spoilt having this incredible restaurant on our doorstep.
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Indian Essence by Atul KochharPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Indian• Petts Wood
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4.8
M
Mark
Oxford/Oxfordshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food and service was excellent. Even accommodated our son when he walked in on his way home from school.
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Chapter OnePrice: Very Expensive• Modern European• Orpington
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4.7
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louise
Kent •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Love that the pastas can be ordered in main or starter portions - ideal for smaller appetites. Choice is extensive & everything we ordered tasted great
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Ferrari's BexleyPrice: Expensive• Italian• Bexley
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4.7
C
Colin
London •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 Feb 2025
Lunch with friends here is always enjoyable. Smart casual dining, with good food, good wine, and good value. My favourite lunch venue 👍.
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Aqua Bar & Grill - Petts WoodPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Petts Wood
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4.3