Mother's Day restaurants 2025: 30 of the best places in London to take your mum this year

It falls on practically the same date every year and yet, somehow, it always manages to sneak up on us. If you forgot to pop a card in the post last year or ordered a bunch of flowers just a couple of days too late, you know what you've got to do. Get ahead, get organised and book somewhere for Mother's Day now!

But this isn't just about paying your dues. This is about thanking mum for all the times she was there for you growing up: all the heart-warming advice she shared and the many, many times she did your laundry for you. All the birthday parties she effortlessly organised and the evenings she spent helping with homework.

Mother figures - whoever that is to you - are pretty great, there’s no denying that, so it's only right that there's a day every year dedicated to celebrating how awesome they are. But when faced with the lines of fluffy pink teddies, heart shaped candles and rose-scented bath sets that line the shop shelves year after year, the idea of Mother’s Day can be quite a nauseating one. 

In our (perhaps biased) eyes, the best way to celebrate just about any occasion and show someone how much you love them is undoubtedly through their stomach. No, we’re not talking about pink dusted Champagne truffles in a ghastly gift box or a monogrammed bottle of cherry liqueur. We’re talking about a delicious meal at one of the best Mother's Day restaurants in London, be it a fancy restaurant or laid-back eatery where they can enjoy all their favourite foods without having to lift a finger. Another equally lovely perk is that you get to enjoy it too.

The best thing about enjoying a meal out with mum is that you get to enjoy some delicious food while spending some quality bonding time with her - we promise you’ll be the favourite child before you know it. Choosing where to go can be quite a daunting task, however, so to help you out we’ve pulled together a selection of failsafe Mother's Day restaurant ideas that we’re certain she'll love.

Better still – why not get her a SquareMeal Gift voucher, redeemable at loads of the UK's top restaurants and bars, so she can choose somewhere herself?

Bistrot at Wild Honey, St James’s

What: Bistrot at Wild Honey is the more casual cousin of Michelin-starred spot Wild Honey St James’s - although don’t go thinking a meal here is any less special. This charming French bistro is serving a knockout three-course menu for just £55 this Mother’s Day, complete with coffees and canelés to round off the experience. Starters include locally made burrata with gremolata and anchovies, or classic chicken liver parfait with fruit relish and toasted brioche, while mains feature a gorgeous seven-hour slow cooked shoulder of lamb, served with dauphinoise potatoes for the table. Keep the indulgence going with a collection of classic French desserts, such as Ile Flottante, Paris-Brest, or a pear and almond tart with Normandy creme fraiche. A sure-fire winner of menu, we think.
Where: Sofitel St James, 8 Pall Mall, SW1Y 5NG
How much: £55 per person
Book now: Bistrot at Wild Honey

St Pancras Bar & Brasserie, King’s Cross

What:  Planning a trip from St Pancras this Mother’s Day? Before you hop on the train, head on over to St Pancras Bar & Brasserie where mums can enjoy any main on the a la carte menu completely free of charge. Dishes are classic French and include ox cheek bourguignon, moules mariniere, bean cassoulet and poulet roti with a rosemary jus. Course, while you’re there, you may as well enjoy a glass of Champagne or two. It would be rude not to!  
Where: Grand Terrace, St Pancras International Station, N1C 4QL 
How much: Prices are a la carte 
Book now: St Pancras Bar & Brasserie

Sette, Knightsbridge

What: Keen to book a meal to remember this Mother’s Day? Pull out the stops with a booking at luxury Italian spot Sette, which is serving three and four-course lunch menus serenaded by live music on the 30 March. We’re talking ravioli cacio e pepe with brown butter and sage, cod with caramelised fennel and tomato, and dark chocolate profiteroles with Manjari custard and Chantilly cream. Not bad, eh? If you’d like to make it a family affair, there’s also a curated kids’ menu filled with delicious Italian classics, and live entertainment for littles ones to avoid any unexpected tantrums!
Where: 4 Knightsbridge Green, SW1X 7QA
How much: From £75 per person
Book now: Sette

Hawksmoor, Various London locations

What: Hawksmoor is urging everyone to make a fuss of mums this Mother’s Day. Too right! Your mum deserves to be told how great she is, and a meal at Hawksmoor is an excellent way to do exactly that. The team has promised to make Mothering Sunday as special as they possibly can this year, whether you book in for one of its legendary Sunday roasts, or fancy exploring its a la carte menu at your leisure. If you choose the former, you can expect 35-day dry-aged beef cooked over charcoal, served alongside its signature luxurious sides. Besides, that mac ‘n’ cheese isn’t going to eat itself...
Where: Various London locations
How much: Sunday roast from £29 per person
Book now: Hawksmoor Air Street, Hawksmoor Seven Dials, Hawksmoor Knightsbridge, Hawksmoor Guildhall, Hawksmoor Borough and more

1 Lombard Street, City of London

What: Does your mum have an epic appetite? Treat her to a bottomless Sunday roast at 1 Lombard Street, which includes endless sides and trimmings for just £40 a head. You can even make the booze bottomless too with free-flowing Bloody Marys, house wine, Mimosas or draught beer for just £60. Of course, if you’d just like to enjoy a leisurely single-course meal, you can still order its luxurious Sunday roast for £30, complete with roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, roasted roots, seasonal veg and bone marrow gravy.
Where: 1 Lombard Street, EC3V 9AA
How much: From £30 per person
Book now: 1 Lombard Street

Kolamba East, Shoreditch 

What: Sri Lankan restaurant Kolamba East will be serving a special dessert on Mother's Day inspired by a recipe that was handed down by co-founder Eroshan’s mother. A Sri Lankan childhood staple, the chocolate biscuit pudding features crushed Rich Tea biscuits topped with a light chocolate mousse, and is a surefire way to mum's heart, we think. But that's not all! The dessert will feature as part of a special Mother's Day menu designed to be shared by the whole table. Before you get to the sweet stuff, you'll need to tuck into the likes of hot butter shell soft crab, jaffna lamb shank and coconut sea bream first. That's not a hard job though, is it?
Where: 12 Blossom Street, E1 6PL
How much: £55 per person
Book now: Kolamba East

Harry's Dolce Vita, Knightsbridge

What: Available for the whole of Mother's Day weekend, luxurious Italian restaurant Harry's is serving a decadent three-course menu for the reasonable (we think) price of £40. Starters include burrata with confit peppers and pangrattato, and for main course you can tuck into Harry's signature seafood spaghetti. If you don't order its iconic tiramisu for pudding, there's a very nice sounding salted caramel flourless chocolate that would make an excellent runner up. Plus, all mums will receive a bottle of Jo Malone London perfume to take home with them on the 30 March! What a treat. 
Where: 27-31 Basil Street, SW3 1BB
How much: £40 for three courses
Book now: Harry's Dolce Vita

Kitty Hawk, Charing Cross

What: Perched atop the elegant Page 8 Hotel, Kitty Hawk offers everything you could want or need for a day out with mum: great food, expertly made cocktails, and staggering views to boot. This Mother’s Day, the team are serving an extra indulgent Sunday roast, featuring free-range Yorkshire chicken with sage and onion stuffing or prime rib of beef, both served alongside duck fat potatoes and Yorkshire puddings. You can make it a three-course affair if you like, with Jersey Rock oysters to start, and classic puds like chocolate fondant, apple crumble, or sticky toffee pudding to finish. All served with custard, of course.
Where: 8 St. Martin’s Place, WC2N 4JH
How much: From £22 per person
Book now: Kitty Hawk

Yasmin, Soho

What: Didn’t get a chance to book that holiday for mum? A trip to Yasmin is the next best thing, a gorgeous Istanbul-inspired spot from chef Tom Cenci perched on the top floor of 1 Warwick. His dishes are designed to transport guests through the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul, and we’d argue his feasting menu is the best way to do that. For £60 per person, you can tuck into a selection of sharing dishes including za’atar spiced crisps, whipped sheep’s cheese with hot honey, muhammara aubergine dip, slow braised lamb and almond halva cheesecake. It’s not just the food that will take your breath away either. A marble bar, plush pink velvet stools and a halo of trailing dried flowers and foliage make this a must-book for mums who love an Instagrammable backdrop as much as the next person.
Where: 1 Warwick Street, W1B 5LR
How much: From £60 per person
Book now: Yasmin

Mercante, Mayfair

What: This Mother's Day, luxury Italian restaurant Mercante in Mayfair is offering guests a complimentary glass of Prosecco when you dine from its a la carte menu, or a free aperitivo if you’re visiting for brunch. We don’t need to be told twice! Take advantage of the offer by quoting the code MOTHERSDAY25 when you book online.
Where: Park Lane Hotel, W1J 7BX
How much: Prices are a la carte
Book now: Mercante

Jamie Oliver Catherine St, Covent Garden

What: Heading into central for Mother's Day? Whether you're catching a show, doing a spot of shopping, or just fancy plodding around its bustling streets, stop off at Jamie Oliver Catherine St to refuel. Every Mother's Day booking will receive a complimentary glass of chilled fizz, and there's an exclusive dessert up for grabs on the 30 March - a chocolate tart that was first made on the Naked Chef by Jamie for his wife Jools. 
Where: 6 Catherine Street, WC2B 5JY
How much: Prices are a la carte
Book now: Jamie Oliver Catherine St

Sucre, Soho

What: Glamorous mums are sure to appreciate being treated to a meal at Sucre. The interiors alone are enough to take your breath away, with huge glass chandeliers and a large open kichen showcasing its wood-fired ovens. On Mother's Day, diners can choose from its three-course Sunday roast menu, which kicks off with delicious platters centred around chorizo or raw crudo, followed by a choice of fire-grilled sea bass, beef or chicken, served with sauces and sides. To finish, the dulce de leche fondant is a must, and you can add bottomless bubbles for an extra £20 a head if mum fancies a boozy affair. 
Where: 47 Great Marlborough Street, W1F 7JP
How much: £45 per person
Book now: Sucre

The Montagu Kitchen, Marylebone

What: The Montagu Kitchen is hosting a 1940s themed Sunday brunch on the 30 March complete with a live carving station, retro dessert trolley and old-school decor to match the era. Think candelabras, vintage props, theatrical table service and a live vocalist who will be singing classic 40s tunes throughout the day. Fancy taking home a keepsake to remember the experience? The hotel will also play host to a watercolour artist who will be painting personalised mementos for guests.
Where: Hyatt Regency, Portman Square, W1H 7BH
How much: £69 per person
Book now: The Montagu Kitchen

Smith's Bar & Grill, Paddington

What: Smiths Bar and Grill is serving its bottomless roasts for Mother’s Day this year, bringing roast meats, crispy roast potatoes, golden Yorkshire puddings and rich gravy in endless portions to Paddington. To clarify, for just £45 per person, you can enjoy bottomless starters, mains, and desserts until you explode, or at least until you’re very, very full. Plus, mums will be treated to a Polaroid photo to remember the day by, a box of homemade desserts, and a tulip to take home with her.
Where: 25 Sheldon Square, W2 6EY
How much: £45 per person
Book now: Smith's Bar & Grill

RAILS Restaurant and Little Bar, King's Cross

What: Pretty pastries, endless tea, and bubbles is a winning formula that's sure to please mum. Enjoy some quality time with her and book the special afternoon tea at RAILS Restaurant and Little Bar in King's Cross. For the reasonable price of £39.50 per head, you and mum can enjoy savouries, sweets and scones from the comfort of one of its plush leather booths. Think cheese scones with sun dried tomato cream cheese, millionaire's shortbread, and Victoria cupcakes. Add a glass of English sparkling or Champagne to your booking if you're feeling extra fancy! 
Where: Great Northern Hotel, N1C 4TB
How much: £39.50 per person
Book now: RAILS Restaurant and Little Bar

Sale e Pepe, Knightsbridge

What: Fancy taking mum to the hottest restaurant of the moment? Luxurious Italian restaurant Sale e Pepe offers modern Italian classics served family style, so you can bring the whole crew if she wants her family around her on 30 March. Expect jaw-dropping interiors, decadent pasta dishes, and luxurious sharing mains, from vitello alla Milanese to a giant pan of lobster linguine. You can't go wrong! 
Where: 9-15 Pavilion Road, SW1X 0HD
How much: Prices are a la carte
Book now: Sale e Pepe

OXO Tower Restaurant & Brasserie, South Bank

What: There's plenty to dig your teeth into at OXO Tower Restaurant & Brasserie this year, one of South Bank's best restaurants for special occasion dining. Both its a la carte menu and Sunday roast offering is available on 30 March, while for those looking to treat mum to an afternoon tea, you can do just that with a tempting assortment of snacks, finger sandwiches, scones and sweets.
Where: OXO Tower Wharf, Barge House Street, SE1 9PH
How much: Prices are a la carte
Book now: OXO Tower Restaurant, OXO Tower Brasserie

Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill, Piccadilly

What: For Mums that love seafood, few do it better than Bentley’s, which even has its own Champagne and oyster bar. On Mother's Day, choose from plenty of fishy favourites from its luxurious a la carte menu. Start with lobster bisque with brandy and tarragon, tuck into a classic fish pie and end on a classic note with creme caramel with armagnac soaked d’agen prunes.
Where: 11-15 Swallow Street, W1B 4DG
How much: Mains from £27.50 per person
Book now: Bentley’s

Norma, Fitzrovia

What: If you can’t afford to take your mum to Sicily then Norma is undoubtedly the next best thing. The menu is designed with a sharing element in mind, so grab mum and try as many dishes as you can with her. Favourites include pasta fritters with Grana Padano sauce, fried squid with crispy capers and sage aioli, and ox cheek stew with smoked pancetta and olive oil mash. 
Where: 8 Charlotte Street, W1T 2LS
How much: Prices are a la carte, pasta from £19
Book now: Norma

Oblix at The Shard, London Bridge

What: If Mum’s not a London local – and she’s not afraid of heights – then why not combine a spot of sightseeing with a memorable meal? Oblix at The Shard offers just that with sweeping views of the city's skyline and an international menu of sizeable dishes from the in-house Josper grill, rotisserie and wood-fired oven. It promises to be an unforgettable occasion.
Where: 1 St Thomas Street, SE1 9RY
How much: Mains start from around £40
Book now: Oblix at The Shard

Ginza St James's, St James's

What: For something a bit different why not treat Mum to a Japanese afternoon tea at Ginza St James's? Choose between a choice of teas, Champagne or cocktails to accompany a tiered selection of small savoury and sweet dishes. Highlights include black cod croquettes with yuzu mayonnaise, chicken karaage, salmon and avocado maki, and a miso financier cake to finish. 
Where: 15 Bury Street, SW1Y 6AL
How much: Afternoon tea £55 per person
Book now: Ginza St James's

Pavyllon, Mayfair

What: Spoil mum with a booking at Michelin-starred restaurant Pavyllon. Last year, it dished up a special Mother’s Day brunch curated by renowned chef Yannick Alléno. The four-course menu featured a prawn cocktail entrée followed by modern eggs Florentine, before moving onto a showstopping sharing beef Wellington with mushroom duxelles. To finish, a showstopping Paris Brest praline choux created the ultimate French fine dining experience for you and mum. We're expecting more exquisite cooking for 2025. 
Where: Four Seasons Hotel Park Lane, Hamilton Place, W1J 7DR
How much: Four courses for £85 per person
Book now: Pavyllon

The Ritz, Mayfair 

What: Is there really a place more fabulous than The Ritz? It’s up there with some of the most spectacularly lavish hotels in the world – and playing its part in that title is its Rennaissance-inspired, chandelier-bedecked, two Michelin-starred dining room. Enjoy a special three-course Mother's Day lunch at The Ritz this year, including a glass of Champagne Barons de Rothschild Ritz Reserve, and prepared by executive chef John Williams MBE. Not only that, you and mum will be treated to live entertainment in the form of enchanting music, ensuring a memorable ambience for all. 
Where: 150 Piccadilly, W1J 9BR 
How much: Three courses for £225 per person
Book now: The Ritz 

Babur, Forest Hill

What: Modern Indian restaurant Babur is offering a special edition of its Sunday buffet for Mother's Day this year, centred around a showstopping marinated leg of lamb. The buffet menu includes a huge selection of starters, mains and sides, kicking off with classic chicken tikka and chargrilled lamb sheekh kebabs, before tucking into lamb as well as tandoori chicken, baked fish, dal makhani, veg biryani and more. At just over £30 a head, it's reasonably priced too. 
Where: 119 Brockley Rise, SE23 1JP
How much: £34.95 per person
Book now: Babur

Galvin La Chapelle, Shoreditch

What: If Mum has a taste for the finer things in life then she’ll undoubtedly be impressed by Galvin la Chapelle. You can't go wrong (surely!) with a Michelin-starred meal, especially one that costs just over £50 a head! On Sundays, it serves a set three-course menu for just £55, that includes the likes of Boudin Noir parfait with Beaujolais jelly and truffled brioche crumbs, beef sirloin with potato roasti, baby onions and winter leaves, and Galvin's signature tarte tatin with Calvados and caramelised white chocolate. You know it's going to be special. 
Where: 35 Spital Square, E1 6DY
How much: Three courses for £55 per person
Book now: Galvin la Chapelle

Biscuiteers, Notting Hill and Belgravia

What: Calling all biscuit lovers! We have a sweet experience for you that mum is sure to love. Biscuiteers has created a delightful Mother's Day afternoon tea menu with a DIY icing element, which sees guests able to practice their icing skills and create some gorgeous designs. Enjoy delicate sandwiches, freshly-baked scones, dainty patisseries and, of course, plenty of hand-iced biscuits. Plus, this year the team is giving away a free gift to mums with all Mother's Day afternoon tea bookings, treating her to a lovely Savon d’Archivit hand soap.
Where: 194 Kensington Park Road, W11 2ES; 14-15 Eccleston Yards, SW1W 9AZ
How much: From £50 per person, £70 with DIY icing experience
Book now: Biscuiteers Notting Hill

Nopi, Soho

What: There's something calming about the interiors at Nopi. Cream hues complement polished marble and brass fittings, while a gorgeous open kitchen serving colourful and creative cocktails and a menu of dishes that are as healthy as they are delicious adds a sense of conviviality to any meal enjoyed here. If Mum’s already an Ottolenghi fan, then we guarantee Nopi won’t fail to impress.
Where: 21-22 Warwick Street, W1B 5NE
How much: Mains range from £16 to £39.50
Book now: Nopi

The Ivy, Covent Garden

What: A golden oldie, there’s a reason this world-renowned restaurant has held onto its reputation for so long. The Ivy’s glamorous interiors and crowd-pleasing menus offer something for everyone, making it the perfect spot to attend with the whole family in tow. If mum has a sweet tooth, make sure to leave room for one of the retro desserts - think classic Knickerbocker glory, baked Alaska (for two) and sticky toffee pudding. 
Where: 1-5 West Street, WC2H 9NQ
How much: Mains start from £17.95
Book now: The Ivy

The River Café, Hammersmith

What: You're can't go far wrong with a restaurant as iconic as The River Cafe, where the food is so good that the eye-watering prices don't stop people from returning here again and again. If the weather's warm enough, then pull up a chair in the garden-like riverside terrace to transport you (at least in part) to Italy. Or, if this celebrity hangout feels a little too far out of reach, visit its more casual sister The River Cafe Cafe just next door! 
Where: Rainville Road, W6 9HA
How much: Pasta mains start at £34 per person
Book now: The River Café

Wild by Tart, Victoria

What: The beautiful interiors at this restaurant in Belgravia make it a great spot to snap a few pics with Mum to remember the occasion. Dive head first into its feasting menu which features bright and punchy sharing dishes such as heritage carrots with molasses, labneh, hazelnut dukkah and preserved lemon, monkfish with Romero peppers, olive and salmoriglio, and a spiced pumpkin ice cream sundae with toasted meringue and caramelizsed puff pastry.
Where: 3-4 Eccleston Yards, SW1W 9AZ
How much: Feasting menu £45 per person
Book now: Wild by Tart

Rather buy her a physical gift? Try our list of the best UK Mother’s Day meal kits, hampers and gifts for 2025.