Whether you're looking to book a table for Valentine's Day or planning something special for a loved one, Surrey is not short of fine dining and award-winning restaurants.

Complete with candlelights, bubbly and decadent desserts, some restaurants certainly know how to pull out all the stops to create a charming experience for diners.

In addition to our list of romantic restaurants to dine out at on Valentine's Day, we have taken a look at the online travel website TripAdvisor to find out what the top 10 were as voted by you.

1. The Tudor Room

Having picked up its first Michelin star last year (just one week after also achieving three AA Rosettes), it's not surprising, this fine dining establishment was rated the cream of the crop. Read our food review here

Address: Great Fosters Hotel, Stroude Road, Egham, TW20 9UR. Tel: 01784 433822

2. Mezzet Dar

This gorgeous tapas restaurant is inspired by Lebanese and Spanish cuisine and is located a short stroll away from the stunning Hampton Court Palace.

Address: Bridge Road, East Molesey, KT8 9ER. Tel: 020 87830149

Hampton Court Palace

3. Afternoon tea at Great Fosters

Home to The Tudor Room restaurant, diners said that afternoon tea inside the luxury four star hotel was also a romantic treat. Couples can indulge in the most English of traditions whilst enjoying the view over the hotel's 50 acres of gardens or in the Winter months sink into a comfortable sofa in front of one of the fires.

Address: Stroude Road, Egham, TW20 9UR. Tel: 01784 433822

Afternoon tea in The Estate Grill at Great Fosters

4. The Clock House (formerly Drake's)

This award-winning restaurant offers tasting menus rather than the more traditional a la carte, to enable chef to focus on creativity and adventurous flavours.

Address: The Clock House, High Street, Ripley, GU23 6AQ. Tel: 01483 224777

New name for Drake's restaurant in Ripley

5. Kinghams

Opened by chef proprietor Paul Baker in 1993 the restaurant dates from the 17th century and features a wealth of character and charm. Kinghams Restaurant offers a high standard of contemporary English cooking with personal service, thanks to a dedicated team in the kitchen and front of house.

Address: Gomshall Lane, Shere, GU5 9HE. Tel: 01483 202168

Kinghams Restaurant, Shere

6. New Gurkha Kitchen

The authentic Nepalese restaurant serves classic dishes with lots of meat and vegetarian options. Expect white table cloths, comfy seats and good food presentation.

Address: High Street, Reigate, RH2 9AE. Tel: 01737 226200

7. The Red Lion Inn

The beautiful, traditional village pub is set in a picturesque village in the heart of the Surrey Hills. There are two open fires for the winter, plus outdoor dining with views of Sunday cricket in the summer.

Address: The Green, Shamley Green, GU5 0UB. Tel: 01483 892202

8. Positano

Tucked away, but handily located in the centre of Guildford, the Italian restaurant is hidden within an intriguing red brick Elizabethan building that's bursting with character.

Address: High Street, Tunsgate, Guildford, GU1 3HQ. Tel: 01483 563277

9. Cappadocia

Turkish food is renowned for its fresh ingredients, aromatic spices and tantalising flavours and at Cappadocia they capture the very essence of traditional Turkish cuisine.

Address: High Street, Walton, KT12 1BU. Tel: 01932 259881

10. The Queens Head

The quintessentially English pub is set in the stunning village of East Clandon. The kitchen team has a passion for great tasting, locally sourced food and drink, digging up (literally) the tastiest best-in-season ingredients to ensure a mouth-watering dish for you to enjoy.

Address: The Street, East Clandon, GU4 7RY. Tel: 01483 222332