Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Surrey

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Updated 05 November 2026

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Surrey? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Clava Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (454)

£26 to £40

Contemporary Italian

West Byfleet

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Surrey, Clava offers Italian inspired contemporary dining in a sophisticated but relaxed setting. Award winning Chef Valentino creates his menus using carefully selected produce, inspired by both the cuisine from his native Italy and seasonal, locally sourced produce from Surrey and the surrounding area.

Top review

Steve

Dined 2 days ago

Had the tasting menu for lunch. Great service, nice choice of wines on the wine list, no upsell pressures, food was lovely - the pasta especially so. Conveniently located 1 min from West Byfleet station - we got the train from Weybridge there. Will come again for sure.

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4.9

4.9 (492)

£25 and under

Italian

Farnham

About the restaurant

Welcome to Caffé Piccolo
Surrey has been the home to Caffé Piccolo since 1995. Offering its guests the very best taste of Italy.

We are proud to be an independent, family-run, Italian restaurant with a relaxing, family-friendly atmosphere.

The oak panelling, original fireplaces and dried hops scale the wooden beams of this historic building.

Whisking you away from the frenzy and traffic of life and placing you anywhere from the top of the boot in Milan to the tip of the toe in Sicily ready to explore epicurean delights, created by Chef Darius.

A casual-elegant dress code is recommended.
We suggest you make a reservation in order to secure your table.

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Diane

Dined 4 days ago

Lovely atmosphere and great service. Delicious food!

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Popular dish

Pizza Romana

Le Petit Nantais

4.8

4.8 (24)

£41 and over

French

Thames Ditton

About the restaurant

Established in 1997, Le Petit Nantais is a proud family-run French restaurant located just across the river from the iconic Hampton Court Palace. For over 25 years, we have welcomed guests with warm hospitality, authentic French charm, and a passion for exceptional food. As a family business, we believe dining should feel personal, relaxed, and memorable, with every guest treated like part of our extended family. Using only the freshest ingredients, our chefs create quality dishes prepared with genuine French love and attention to detail. Our menu celebrates the best of French cuisine, from timeless bistro classics such as steak frites and rich onion soup to refined fine dining interpretations of traditional favourites. Blending classic techniques with modern creativity, every dish is crafted to deliver flavour, elegance, and comfort.

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Delia

Dined on 29 Oct 2026

Most lovely restaurant in Hampton court. We love it here. Food is always amazing and lovely relaxed and friendly vibes.

The Bombay Social

4.8

4.8 (307)

£26 to £40

Indian

Esher

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Esher High Street, The Bombay Social is a contemporary Indian gastro bar combining authentic regional Indian flavours with elegant, modern dining. Inspired by the style of London's Mayfair restaurants, it offers expertly crafted dishes, premium cocktails and warm hospitality in a stylish setting.

Signature Dishes

Old Delhi Butter Chicken
Railway Lamb
Tandoori Lamb Chops
Pani Puri
Seafood Moilee

Awards & Recognition

Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award recipient (awarded to businesses consistently ranked in the top 10% of listings

Nearby

Sandown Park Racecourse (around 5 minutes away)
Hampton Court Palace (around 10 minutes away)

An elegant yet relaxed dining experience featuring contemporary décor, ambient lighting and a lively cocktail bar, making it equally suited to romantic dinners, celebrations and gatherings with family and friends.

Stylish cocktail bar with handcrafted drinks
Beautiful private dining space for celebrations and events

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Joanne

Dined 2 days ago

Fabulous restaurant.. the food and service was 1st class can highly recommended

Cattle & Cocktail

4.8

4.8 (501)

£41 and over

Steakhouse

Oxted

About the restaurant

In the heart of Oxted Cattle & Cocktail combines a modern steakhouse with a lively cocktail bar. Serving a wide selection of cuts from our British produced meat as well sustainably sourced seafood and a vast selection of the finest cocktails using fresh ingredients. We host a selection of themed nights from our Steak night, to Lobster night as well as a Bottomless Prosecco lunch on Saturdays.

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Tracey

Dined 2 days ago

Great service and fabulous food. Would highly recommend

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Popular dish

Steak Frites

Experience

Sunday Roast at Cattle & Cocktail

Experience

50% Off Steaks Every Tuesday Evening

Cambio Marcia

4.8

4.8 (305)

£26 to £40

Italian

Guildford

About the restaurant

Cambio Marcia, an independent Osteria, blends traditional Italian culinary heritage with contemporary flair. Nestled on Swan Lane, a stone's throw from Guildford High Street, Cambio Marcia welcomes guests to its distinct ambiance across two floors of a characterful building adorned with Ligurian artwork.

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IanGold

Dined 5 days ago

Second visit, same excellent experience. Attentive staff, delicious Ligurian food and cosy atmosphere with electric candles on the tables. We will be back!

The Bailiwick Free House

4.7

4.7 (97)

£41 and over

British

Egham

About the restaurant

The Bailiwick is a classic country pub nestled on the gates of Windsor Great Park, with a small terrace overlooking the ancient deciduous woodland.

Under the leadership of Steven & Ami Ellis, The Bailiwick is a gastronomic destination for locals and visitors to enjoy the very best produce that this naturally plentiful area has to offer.
Their training under the tutelage of Both Andrew Pern From The Michelin Starred ‘Star Inn’ in Harome and Clare Smyth MBE at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay has enabled them to offer a sophisticated twist on familiar dishes.

Taking advantage of the abundance of amazing local produce, and with Steven’s particular love of game, he has created a harmonious and captivating menu with the help of a network of local suppliers. In particular, his strong relationship with the Gamekeeper of The Windsor Great Park, means that The Bailiwick will benefit exclusively from exceptional ingredients throughout the seasons.

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TerryGold

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent food and wine. A great evening with Nick their wine supplier. Superb value for money.

Piccolino - Virginia Water

4.6

4.6 (524)

£26 to £40

Italian

Virginia Water

About the restaurant

Fun fact: Virginia Water is the only place outside of London to make it into the top 10 most expensive postcodes. This green and pleasant land in the heart of Surrey boasts stunning countryside and of course, Virginia Water lake, making it the ideal oasis of calm within commuting distance of London. And of course, Virginia Water is also home to one of the area’s best Italian Restaurants, Piccolino.
Piccolino, an authentic Italian Restaurant, is a proud fixture of the Virginia Water dining scene. Located on London Road, Piccolino in Virginia Water proudly boasts an open kitchen, wine boutique, cocktail bar and a substantial alfresco terrace featuring a fully retractable roof to ensure the ultimate alfresco experience rain or shine!
Italy’s diverse cuisine is the heart and soul of Piccolino in Virginia Water. We visit the regions, meet the producers and are committed to sourcing the best quality ingredients.

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Valeriia

Dined on 29 Oct 2026

We were served by Loti, who was very attentive and proactive; she gave us great recommendations on what to order. We were extremely satisfied. The Caesar salad was truly in a league of its own—magnificent. The hospitality was wonderful, and the level of service was top-notch. Thank you, I had a great birthday dinner.

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Popular dish

Calamari

Popular dish

Tonnarelli Frutti Di Mare

Experience

Express Lunch

The Windsor Brasserie

4.5

4.5 (25)

£25 and under

European

Egham

About the restaurant

Surrey & Berkshire's most anticipated new restaurant and bar has opened its doors at Fairmont Windsor Park.

A contemporary brasserie and bar shaped by social energy, confident cooking, and refined craft, it brings together modern European flavours, an expressive cocktail programme, and an atmosphere designed to move effortlessly from day into night. From open-kitchen theatre to long lunches, late evenings, and celebratory moments at the bar, The Windsor Brasserie is set to become a new dining destination for Windsor and beyond.

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BruceGold

Dined on 24 Oct 2026

Great place to eat; good choice of dishes; cooked well and great flavours; nice vibe in the dining room and feel good factor; Archie serving tables with charm and professionalism; will be back.

The Ivy Cobham Garden

4.3

4.3 (10355)

£25 and under

British

Cobham

About the restaurant

Set on Cobham High Street, The Ivy Cobham Garden brings relaxed all-day dining to the High Street, surrounded by the charm of one of Surrey’s most desirable villages and just minutes from Cobham Park. It’s an inviting Cobham restaurant for breakfast and weekend brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and drinks, perfect for everything from everyday catch-ups to special celebrations. Step inside to discover elegant, garden-inspired interiors and a lively yet welcoming atmosphere, or enjoy alfresco dining in the beautiful outdoor space. The menu brings together much-loved Ivy classics, modern British dishes and fresh seasonal favourites, alongside expertly made cocktails and an extensive wine list. Whether you’re meeting friends for brunch, enjoying afternoon tea or looking for somewhere special for dinner in Cobham, The Ivy Cobham Garden offers a beautiful setting to eat, drink and celebrate from morning until late.

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Debbie

Dined 5 days ago

Just a delightful lunch, food excellent, ambience lovely. Only point of issue...ladies loo was out of order, which they were dealing with as quick as they could...totally professional.

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