"Who knew that a combination of London’s best wine list and a dining room made for illicit, intense affairs would be so popular among people who love to stare into each other’s eyes? Noble Rot’s original Bloomsbury location has got that mischievous glint that makes it a breeding ground for burgeoning or established romance. Whether you’re lazily picking at a bread plate or digging into modern European dishes like comté tart, there’s much to love in this restaurant. Ask to sit in the window of the wine bar area for maximum romance." - rianne shlebak, jake missing, sinead cranna