Sir Michael Caine, 90, looks dapper in a navy blazer as he and wife Shakira, 76, dine at the new Mayfair restaurant… after announcing his acting retirement

By Ellie Phillips for Mailonline

Published: 07:56 EST, November 10, 2023 | Updated: 07:57 EST, November 10, 2023

Sir Michael Caine and his wife Shakira dined at a new Mayfair restaurant in London on Thursday.

The iconic actor, 90, looked dapper in a navy blazer as he and his long-time love, 76, enjoyed a meal at Nico’s, which opened just two weeks ago.

Michael paired his smart jacket with a baby blue shirt and smart pants as he used a mobility aid as he left the eatery. He has been dependent on support since he underwent surgery on his back last year.

Shakira oozed effortless glamor in a sleek all-black pantsuit, which she wore with a sparkling black and silver top.

Their appearance comes a month after veteran British actor Sir Michael announced his retirement from acting.

Date night: Sir Michael Caine, 90, and wife Shakira, 76, dined at a new Mayfair restaurant in London on Thursday

Happy: The superstar smiled happily as he and his wife were driven home by a driver

Smart: The iconic actor looked dapper in a navy blazer as he and his longtime love enjoyed a meal at Nico’s, which opened just two weeks ago

Sir Michael confirmed his decision in October, after a stellar career spanning seven decades and days after the release of his latest film, The Great Escaper.

The talented star – who has appeared in more than 180 films – explained that his decision came after concluding that “at 90 you run out of leading men.”

A confirmation of the news, said the beloved actor BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: ‘I keep saying I’m retiring. Well, I am now.’

“I thought, I had a picture where I was the lead and it got great reviews… What am I going to do to beat this?”

Sir Michael recently revealed that the secret to a long, happy life is to marry a younger woman, stop eating between meals – and wear trainers.

In an interview with The Mail on Sunday’s You Magazine, Sir Michael said his advice for longevity is: ‘younger women, don’t snack and always wear trainers – and be careful not to fall’.

He married model Shakira Baksh in 1973 after seeing her in a TV ad and tracking her down. She was 26 and he was 40.

They have a daughter Natasha and three grandchildren, he says, which also keep him youthful, adding, “You want to live forever to see what they do with their lives.”