Whether you’re planning a Valentine’s Day extravaganza or trying to claw your way back into your loved one’s affections after a romantic interlude, Andrew Edmunds is a valuable asset to Cupid’s arsenal. This place is the culinary translation of a bunch of red roses and romance seems to ooze out the walls like the waft of Sex Panther. The intimate interior is dark wood, with dim lighting and is adorned with many candles (naturally). A hand written menu details the modern European mix of food, which changes on daily basis and is seasonally influenced. If you want to be on someone, bring them here.

46 Lexington Street, Soho, W1F 0LW. Tel: 020 7437 5708

This is one of those dependable modern brasserie types that it helps to have up your sleeve for low key work events and no nonsense birthday dinners. An open kitchen situated just behind the bar gives off that chef’s table feel, complementing the tasteful brick/wood/leather décor and adding to the bustling atmosphere. Downstairs there’s a bar lit up in neon and sporting some rather fine purple wallpaper for a bit of fun, which on Tuesdays hosts live music acts (recently including the Argonauts and Dubstar). Rumoured to be a celeb haunt, fortunately the prices don’t show it.

Price: £40-50pp. 21-22 Warwick Street, Piccadilly Circus, W1B 5NE. Tel: 020 7734 1002. Web:www.theclubbaranddining.co.uk