Restaurants To Visit In London For Mother’s Day 2025
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From rooftop afternoon tea to a film club lunch event, here's how to treat your mum this March
So you’ve got your gift sorted, but how are you planning to celebrate Mother’s Day on 30 March? You can’t go wrong with a delicious meal at one of London’s most charming restaurants. Whether your mum loves a great view, is a big fan of oysters or has always dreamed of trying a luxurious afternoon tea, we’ve got a whole host of suggestions for restaurants to book for Mother’s Day in London this year.
Where To Celebrate Mother’s Day In London
The River Café Café, Hammersmith
For the River Café experience with a kinder price tag, book a table at the London stalwart’s new younger sibling, The River Café Café. Located on the Hammersmith riverside right beside the legendary original – and boasting its own sunny terrace – the eatery focuses on casual Italian dining. There’s a special Mother’s Day menu on offer featuring dishes like mozzarella di bufala, tagliatelle with asparagus, and tiramisu, alongside a fresh clementine and prosecco cocktail. Afterwards, take a stroll down the river for the perfect Mother’s Day afternoon.
Details: £50pp, 30 March 2025
BOOK: sevenrooms.com
Credit: Rebecca Hope
JOIA, Battersea
There’s something about being up high that just feels special, particularly when there’s great food involved. So this Mother’s Day, why not treat your mum to a meal at JOIA, the sky-high Portuguese restaurant perched atop the art’otel in Battersea, which offers impressive vistas of the city skyline. Begin with tapas dishes of glazed aubergine and hand dived scallops ahead of traditional mains like arroz de marisco, a seafood rice dish made with red prawns and clams, or orzo verde with asparagus and wild mushrooms. Alternatively, head to the bar to try JOIA’s signature afternoon tea, a twist on the classic British tradition featuring salt beef finger sandwiches, eggs and scones, paired with a glass of Telmont champagne.
Details: Afternoon tea is available from 12 – 4pm, from £55pp
BOOK: joiabattersea.co.uk
The Ritz, Mayfair
If you really want to splash out, lunch at The Ritz is the ultimate treat. The hotel’s two Michelin-starred restaurant is serving a special lunch this Mother’s Day, complete with dishes from head chef John Williams MBE, designed to showcase the best of British produce. Enjoy alongside a glass of Champagne Barons de Rothschild Ritz Reserve, all while enjoying live entertainment in one of London’s most prestigious dining rooms.
Details: £225pp, 30 March 2025
BOOK: theritzlondon.com
The Mandrake, Fitzrovia
With its pretty flower-bedecked courtyard and delicious menu of South American plates, a trip to The Mandrake’s YOPO restaurant is always a treat. This Mother’s Day, the hotel is hosting a special edition of its Tribal Brunch, a mystical-inspired dining experience. Enjoy dishes like huevos rancheros, sweet potato and avocado tacos, and smoked salmon and buckwheat waffles, with the option to add free-flowing rose, cocktails or champagne. As a special touch, guests can enjoy a mini-oracle reading – plus every mother will receive a complimentary 25-minute facial voucher at DAMU spa.
Details: From £30pp, 30 March 2025
BOOK: themandrake.com
The Soho Hotel, Soho
Is your mum a film lover? If so, this could be a good one to book: The Soho Hotel is running a lunch and film club on 30 March. Catch Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan in the new biopic A Complete Unknown, before or after a Mother’s Day meal in the restaurant. Kick off the celebrations with a glass of champagne or a bespoke Bloody Mary from the trolley, alongside starters like scallop and crab ravioli in shellfish bisque. For the mains, enjoy dishes like roast pork and turnip and caramelised onion pie, served with a Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and veggies. Finish on a sweet note with the Valrhona chocolate fondant, or a selection of British cheeses.
Details: £55pp for a three-course meal and Film Club ticket, 30 March 2025
BOOK: firmdalehotels.com
Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill, West End
If you’re a family of seafood lovers, book into an oyster masterclass at Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill, a true seafood institution which epitomises timeless elegance. Spend 90 minutes learning the art of shucking, discovering the differences between oysters from different shores while sipping on paired rosé champagne, before sitting down to dishes such as the famous fish pie, filled with lobster, prawn and scallop. For an antidote to all that fish, finish off with a helping of the white chocolate cheesecake.
Details: Masterclass is £90pp
BOOK: bentleys.org
The Savoy Grill
Another legendary London dining destination is The Savoy Grill, part of Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant empire. The elegant restaurant blends British and French cuisine amid Art Deco-style settings, with an array of dishes on offer to suit all tastes, all cooked to the highest standards. Begin with steak tartare or the Arnold Bennett souffle ahead of mains like the signature beef wellington, Jerusalem artichoke risotto, pan fried sea bass, and Cornish dover sole. Alternatively, keep it classic with a roast – but whatever you do, leave some space for dessert: the Grand Marnier flambeed crepes are a must, prepared tableside.
Details: Starters from £19
BOOK: gordonramsayrestaurants.com
