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Mother’s Day 2025: Where to Celebrate in the CapitalBy Alicia Grimshaw
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Get yourself on OpenTable and tell your siblings you’re the favourite, because Mother’s Day is just around the corner! March 30th is just a couple of weeks away and while you may be safe in the Moonpig postal window, restaurants are getting booked up fast for the biggest day of the year in Mum world. Not got anything planned yet? Lucky for you, we’ve rounded up the best restaurants to treat your beloved mum, grandmother, or any special person in your life this Mother’s Day.
What: Portuguese bar and restaurant JOIA is offering an à la carte menu featuring its flavour-packed signature plates coupled with a complimentary glass of bubbles for mums.
Eat and Drink: Starters of Beef Pica Pau, Hand-dived scallop and Glazed aubergine, followed by mains of traditional Portuguese plates such as Arroz de Marisco with Bomba rice, Red prawns, mussels and clams or Iberica pluma with tomato and apple puree, pickled mushrooms and Madeira sauce will be on offer, as well as a vegetarian dishes such as Orzo Verde with asparagus and wild mushrooms. To finish: a Portuguese signature sweet treat, Torrija with caramelised brioche, almonds, raspberries and Madeira ice cream or the indulgent Basque Cheesecake.
Where: 15th Floor, 1 Electric Blvd, Nine Elms, London SW11 8BJ
What: Sri Lankan restaurant Hoppers is offering a special Biryani Banquet designed for sharing.
Eat and Drink: A selection of short eats inspired by the rich journey of Buriani across regions and cultures, including Mutton rolls, Lentil rasam soup and Chickpea and cucumber salad. For the main course, choose one signature Buriani to share, with options including lamb, chicken, or jackfruit, or the new Malabar seafood buriani, packed with soft shell crab, tiger prawns and squid. To end on a sweet note, try Hoppers’ Watalappam, a creamy coconut custard pudding.
What: Madera within the Treehouse Hotel London is running a limited edition menu available on Sunday 30th March only.
Eat and Drink: A section of shared antojitos to start including; Quesadilla Gobernadora; Ceviche tostada with guava and Potato Flautas. Delicious Mexican-inspired mains feature the classics; Mexican-style roast chicken; Zarandeado-style fish and salsas; Cauliflower adobada steak and Fideo Seco with cauliflower cream. To conclude the meal, choose from a section of desserts including; Cashew brown butter sponge, Coconut lime mousse and lemon ice cream; Chocolate and prune tart with vanilla ice cream, and Madera churro tossed in spiced sugar, chocolate sauce and dulce de leche.
What: To celebrate Mother’s Day, the luxury, five-star hotel will be hosting a special 1940s brunch in a nod to the hotel’s namesake.
Eat and Drink: A huge buffet offering alongside a live carving station and dessert trolley. In keeping with the 1940s theme, there will be décor to match the era including English-garden inspired tables with candelabras, newspapers and vintage props, theatrical table service and live music by a 1940s singer.
What: This Mother’s Day, enjoy an elegant dining experience at Murano, where Michelin-starred Italian cuisine meets the finest British ingredients.
Eat and Drink: The specially curated menu offers a selection of refined dishes, from Wye Valley asparagus with wild garlic gribiche to delicate Guinea fowl agnolotti in brodo. Indulge in mains like the Braised Hereford beef short rib or Roasted halibut with white asparagus, before ending on a sweet note with Angela’s signature Amalfi lemon meringue tart or Rhubarb and custard soufflé.
What: For a perfect Sunday lunch in the heart of Bloomsbury, Café Deco offers a charming European bistro experience, ideal for Mother’s Day.
Eat and Drink: Dine on comforting, timeless dishes, from the Eggs mayonnaise, Steamed mussels, Leeks and wild garlic on toast to the weekly-changing Plat du Jour showcasing the restaurant’s fuss-free, honest-style cooking perfect for a relaxed meal. End on a sweet note with a delightful Rhubarb and apple cake topped with whipped cream.
What: Head to Petersham Nurseries in Richmond for the garden afternoon tea, set against the backdrop of the nurseries’ abundant and wild gardens.
Eat and Drink: The garden afternoon tea at The Teahouse, is a celebration of nature, with nourishing and wholesome recipes that reflect the rustic and spirited style of Petersham Nurseries. Savoury bites come in the form of Vegetable muffin, Poached chicken on toasted brioche, and Smoked herb trout and cream cheese sesame puff, alongside sweet dishes of Matcha fruit strudel, Lemon semolina cake, and Orange and chocolate Sacher cake.
Where: Off Church Ln, Petersham Rd, Richmond TW10 7AB
What: Dovetale, the restaurant at 1 Hotel Mayfair from two Michelin star chef Tom Sellers, is celebrating the best produce the season has to offer this Mother’s Day with a roast from 12-8pm on Sunday 30th March.
Eat and Drink: Begin with Carlingford oysters and a glass of Gusbourne Sparkling Wine, followed by a selection of light starters. For the main event, expect a perfectly cooked roast served with all the trimmings followed by something sweet including the infamous Knickerbocker Glory or Warm Peruvian chocolate souffle, Earl Grey and cocoa nib ice cream. To make the day even more special, a live watercolour artist will be on the terrace from 2pm –5pm, capturing moments as beautiful keepsakes.
What: In case you’re not fancying a roast on Mothering Sunday, Roka will be serving their much-loved Han Setto brunch – a feast featuring sushi, sashimi and a top-notch dessert platter.
Eat and Drink: Available at Roka Aldwych and Canary Wharf, the brunch kicks off with a selection of sharing starters, including: Chef’s sashimi selection; Crispy prawn and avocado maki; Fermented chilli cabbage; Prawn dumplings with yuzu truffle dressing and more – followed by one main each, and the indulgent ROKA dessert platter to finish. Fancy some vino? Free-flowing red, white, rose and sparkling wine can also be added to the brunch, along with a bellini on arrival, or Champagne for an extra special meal.
Where: Roka Aldwych, 71 Aldwych, London WC2B 4HN and Roka Canary Wharf 4 Park Pavillion, 40 Canada Square, London E14 5FW
What: Rally the family together with a Nordic-inspired sharing roast with a complimentary Pomello Spritz for all mums dining on 30th March.
Eat and Drink: With meat and fish cooked on open flames, the sharing roasts for two includes choices of Wood oven braised beef shortrib, Whole seabass with dill and fennel salad, and Beef rump cap, served alongside Yorkshire pudding, roast hasselback potatoes, root vegetables, wood oven roast apple with spices. Don’t miss the Baked chocolate molten cake with smoked caramel ice cream for dessert.
Where: Great Scotland Yard Hotel, 3-5 Great Scotland Yard, London, SW1A 2HN
Alicia is a features writer at About Time. A Northerner with a passion for eggs, brunch & HIIT, she can usually be found wearing matching prints and battling press releases. Don’t ever tell her your brand is ‘guilt-free’.
