The Mother’s Day Dining Edit: Where To Celebrate in London and Beyond

Cocotte

A neighbourhood go-to that works for families, friend groups, and anyone who wants something relaxed but still special. For Mother’s Day, Cocotte is treating mums dining in to a complimentary glass of Blanc de Blanc, best paired with the rotisserie chicken, truffle mac and cheese, and one of those “let’s just order sides as well” tables. Brunch is also on, if you want to start earlier.

Best for: easy celebration, great chicken, good energy
Location: Notting Hill, Shoreditch, South Kensington, Parsons Green, Richmond
Reservations: mycocotte.uk

The Original Ivy

A classic for a reason. The Original Ivy is offering a three-course Mother’s Day menu across Saturday and Sunday, with a glass of Champagne on arrival, plus a roast option on Sunday. It’s the kind of booking that keeps everyone happy, from the “I just want something familiar” crowd to the “I want it to feel like an occasion” contingent.

Best for: timeless London glamour, multi-generational tables
Location: Covent Garden
Reservations: ivycollection.com

TOZI Pizzeria and Cicchetti Bar

For families who want a long lunch without negotiating screen time at the table. The Kids Table keeps little ones entertained with arts, crafts and games while everyone else leans into cicchetti, extravagant pizzas, and Italian classics, finished properly with tiramisu.

Best for: relaxed family lunches, excellent pizza, no chaos
Location: Battersea
Reservations: tozibattersea.co.uk

Sticks’n’Sushi

The answer when your group cannot agree on one cuisine. Set menus, grilled sticks, beautiful sushi, a warm sophisticated atmosphere, and enough variety to keep everyone happy. It feels special, but it never feels like hard work.

Best for: stylish family dining with something for everyone
Location: Multiple locations, including London, Cambridge, Oxford, Glasgow
Reservations: sticksnsushi.com

The Good Oak

For a Mother’s Day that feels cosy and characterful, not formal. Recently reimagined by Steven Shamoon, this Notting Hill favourite pairs ruby-red interiors and candlelit corners with an LA-inspired Italian menu by Executive Chef Alex Craciun. Think Josper grilled baby chicken, ribeye, wood-fired pizzas and comforting bar bites. Upstairs, Above at The Good Oak adds live music and cocktails if you want the day to run on.

Best for: a relaxed Sunday with atmosphere, food, and a little music
Location: Notting Hill
Reservations: thegoodoakw2.com

The Landmark London, Winter Garden

Palm trees, a soaring atrium, and one of London’s most iconic afternoon tea settings. Go classic with finger sandwiches, warm scones and patisserie, then let the room do the rest.

Best for: grand afternoon tea energy
Location: Marylebone
Reservations: landmarklondon.co.uk

Sopwell House

If you want to turn Mother’s Day into a little day out, Sopwell House delivers. There’s Champagne afternoon tea, plus an Elton John tribute option for anyone who loves a singalong with their patisserie. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, and every mother gets a gift.

Best for: a day out with a playful twist
Location: St Albans
Reservations: sopwellhouse.co.uk

Bōkan

A special Mother’s Day roast with skyline drama, served high above Canary Wharf. Prices start from £28 per person, with the kind of views that make even the group chat behave for at least ten minutes.

Best for: a roast with a skyline backdrop
Location: Canary Wharf
Reservations: bokanlondon.co.uk

Sky Garden, Darwin Brasserie and Fenchurch

For guaranteed wow factor, Sky Garden is still one of the best views in the City. Choose Darwin for a more relaxed brasserie feel or Fenchurch when you want the full polished rooftop restaurant moment.

Best for: views, photos, and a proper occasion booking
Location: City of London
Reservations: skygarden.london

Roketsu

A Marylebone favourite for a calmer, more considered celebration. Kappo style dining makes the whole experience feel personal and quietly special. Ideal when you want the meal to feel like a gift.

Best for: refined dining and a genuinely special experience
Location: Marylebone
Reservations: roketsu.co.uk

Cavita

Warm hospitality, soulful Mexican cooking, and cocktails that bring the mood with them. Cavita is the kind of place that feels celebratory from the first sip, and if your table wants to keep going, the downstairs bar adds late lunch potential.

Best for: bold flavours, mezcal moments, and a lively Marylebone vibe
Location: Marylebone
Reservations: cavitarestaurant.com

Masakali

A great alternative to the traditional Sunday lunch, especially if your family prefers sharing plates and big flavour. The Mother’s Day offer is a set menu at £40 per person, plus a complimentary glass of fizz for mum, with dishes designed for a generous, celebratory spread.

Best for: modern Indian flavours and sharing style dining
Location: London
Reservations: masakali.co.uk

Pivot

Covent Garden comfort, done well. The roast is the headline, the sides are generous, and Mother’s Day comes with a complimentary chocolate dessert for mums, which feels like the kind of tradition we should protect.

Best for: a central London roast with a sweet ending
Location: Covent Garden
Reservations: pivotbarandbistro.com

The Twenty Two

An elegant townhouse setting that feels intimate and stylish without the stiffness. Expect modern European cooking, a strong cocktail list, and that discreet Mayfair polish that makes a meal feel like an occasion.

Best for: grown up glamour and a quietly chic room
Location: Mayfair
Reservations: thetwentytwo.com

Langan’s Brasserie

An iconic Mayfair institution with a Mother’s Day twist. In partnership with Narciso Rodriguez Pure Musc Blanc, mothers dining receive a beautifully packaged gift, plus a limited-edition cocktail, Pure Musc Blanc, designed to match the fragrance.

Best for: classic brasserie energy with a beauty world flourish
Location: Mayfair
Reservations: langansbrasserie.com

Amazónico

Amazónico does Mother’s Day with theatre. Weekend lunch brings a vibrant Asado family feast, live music, sizzling grills, and a bespoke menu with a complimentary glass of Veuve Clicquot for every mother figure. The feast is £65 per person.

Best for: high energy celebration lunches and big group bookings
Location: Mayfair
Reservations: amazonicorestaurant.com

MRBL

A modern British steakhouse in Leadenhall Market, built around great beef, charcoal cooking, and a wine list designed to match. Expect classic steakhouse comfort with a smart City setting that feels special without shouting.

Best for: steak, red wine, and a buzzy new opening
Location: City of London
Reservations: mrbl.co.uk

The Ned London

For the full-scale celebration. On Sunday 15 March, The Ned is running a Mother’s Day Feast served in Millie’s Lounge and Cecconi’s. It is £165 per person, or £235 with free-flowing champagne, with a children’s rate, plus a gift for each mother.

Best for: when you want to go all in
Location: City of London
Reservations: thened.com

Starling

A Michelin-starred destination that still feels warm and welcoming. Expect a Sunday lunch that leans elegant but comforting, the kind of place that makes Mother’s Day feel properly considered.

Best for: a special Sunday lunch outside the city
Location: Esher, Surrey
Reservations: starlingbistro.co.uk

ROKA

If your Mother’s Day should involve robatayaki and sashimi rather than Yorkshire puddings, ROKA is the move. Mother’s Day brunch is available at selected London locations, with the option to add bottomless Champagne, plus family friendly options for younger diners.

Best for: glamorous brunch energy and Japanese favourites
Location: Charlotte Street, Canary Wharf, Aldwych, Mayfair
Reservations: rokarestaurant.com

The best Mother’s Day bookings all have the same thing in common. They make the day feel considered. Whether that means Champagne in the sky, a long lunch in Marylebone, a classic Mayfair brasserie, a palm lined tea, a Japanese brunch, or a perfectly cooked steak in the City, this is a list built to impress and, more importantly, to make her feel celebrated.