A ROMANTIC MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT IN LONDON
Fred Sirieix – the maître d’ who has spent his career defining great hospitality – calls El Pirata “quite simply, one of my favourite restaurants.” When he was asked to name his favourite romantic restaurant in London for a date night, he named El Pirata. That is not a coincidence, it is exactly the kind of place romantic dining was made for.
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Tucked away on a quiet Mayfair back street, El Pirata has an atmosphere that cannot be manufactured: warm lighting, the hum of a room full of people enjoying themselves, staff who have been here for years and remember your name on the second visit. It is intimate without being hushed, relaxed without being casual. It is the kind of restaurant where a first date feels easy and a long relationship feels celebrated.
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For romantic dining in London, few restaurants match what El Pirata offers – the sharing nature of tapas encourages conversation, the Spanish wine list is extensive and well-priced, and the kitchen creates dishes that reward lingering. We recommend starting with hand-carved Jamón Ibérico 100% Bellota, working through a selection of tapas, and sharing a Paella Marinera for two.
Valentine’s Day Romantic Dining
El Pirata of Mayfair is open Tuesday to Saturday. For a romantic dinner in London, we suggest booking a table from 7:30pm onwards for the best atmosphere. The sharing nature of tapas makes El Pirata particularly well suited to a relaxed date night or dinner for two.
We are located at 5–6 Down Street, Mayfair, W1J 7AQ – a 5-minute walk from Green Park Station. To book, visit our reservations page or call 020 7491 3810.
