Originally Posted by RJB
Why not push the boat out and go to the original Gordon Ramsay restaurant on Royal Hospital Road? They only take bookings 30 days in advance but if you ring exactly 30 days ahead then you will get in. Its not cheap (£100 per head even if you don't drink much) but is genuinely worth the money and probably worthy of the '2nd best restaurant in Europe' title. Its also pleasantly small (44 covers?) for a special occasion and the table are relatively well spaced.
Gordon Ramsay is expensive, but I agree with RJB it is good value. I had an excellent meal there last month; it compares favourably with such places as Taille Vent and Tour d'Argent in Paris. La Gavroche in Brook Street, W1 is also worth considering. Petrus in The Berkeley Hotel in Knightsbridge is another good choice.
If you're happy to head out of central London , try La Trompette in Chiswick.