Whether you're celebrating with a Valentine or Pal-entine on February 14th, London has lots on offer to suit all budgets. Feeling the lurrrrve? Paloma Lacy shares her picks.
The Brush Grand Café
Why not go for dinner and a movie at The Brush Grand Café in art’otel London Hoxton? Perfect for food and film lovers. A Hoxton Love Affair at The Brush dining packages are available from 14th – 15th February 2025 and start at £110 per person. The package includes an intimate four-course dinner, two cocktails and entry to the cinema auditorium with gourmet popcorn. Feast on a memorable menu - tartlet of hand-picked crab with chilli and lime; pan-roasted Charolais beef; and a saucy chocolate fondant, with the option to head to cinema before or after dinner. There's a choice of Valentine’s cocktails, including Red Passion, Rose Spritz or Cupid’s Tonic.
You could skip dinner and head for the Film and Cocktails Package (£25pp). It includes two drinks, gourmet popcorn and access to a romantic film screening. Additionally, guests dining at The Brush can opt for the Valentine’s Day Set Menu (£90pp) outside the packages, as well as simply watching any of the film choices by booking your spot separately.
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Pasta Evangelists
The award for the most attention-grabbing menu goes to Pasta Evangelists. It had me at 'unlimited Prosecco'. The Valentine’s menu is just £50pp and includes unlimited Prosecco for 90 minutes. The restaurant's generosity doesn't end there because the menu is available until 16th February 2025 at their London restaurants in Richmond, Chiswick & Greenwich. A truly romantic menu awaits - Truffle Cacio e Pepe, Spinach and Ricotta Cuoricini (‘little hearts’) and a Romeo and Juliet-inspired Pink Pesto Gnocchi.
There are three nightly sittings available - 6pm, 7pm and 8.30pm. So whether it's a valentine or a pal-entine you're dining with, there is plenty of opportunity for celebration.
Gaucho
Experience a symphony of flavours and romance with Gaucho's sharing menu. This specially curated menu invites you to share standout dishes like the indulgent Black Truffle and Wild Mushroom Fugazzeta, paired perfectly with signature sharing steaks. To finish, savour a luxurious Strawberry and Raspberry Mille-Feuille, crafted for two to share. This dining experience is ideal for a romantic rendezvous or a convivial gathering with friends. The £55 per person menu also includes a bottle of wine to share, handpicked by Gaucho’s Sommelier and chosen to enhance every course.
Available 13th, 14th & 15th February 2025
Megan's
Choose from one of six Megan's in London. All decked out with fairy lights, they offer a romantic setting all year round. Available only on Valentine's Day. Enjoy a welcome drink and three courses of Eastern Mediterranean fare for £35 per person on 14th February 2025.
You'll be welcomed with a glass of Prosecco or Mirabeau rosé. As it's a special occasion, you could upgrade to a bottle of Lanson Champagne for £55. What's on the menu? Starters include hot honey halloumi fries, falafel & hummus, or buttermilk fried chicken with date bbq sauce. For main course, there's open ‘posh’ kebabs, shish kebabs, or bowls. And on to pudding, where only one word will do: ice-cream.
For those who can't be parted from the other love of their life, Megan’s is dog friendly so the family hound is welcome to tag along on date night.
Book a table at your local Megan’s at www.megans.co.uk
Hotel du Vin
Treat your loved one to a magical evening that starts with a sparkling glass of Champagne, followed by a mouth-watering 2-course meal at Bistro du Vin. You could even arrange a stay at the hotel. Dinner, accommodation and breakfast the following room starts at £175.
Available 13th - 16th February 2025
Contributor Paloma Lacy
Paloma Lacy has been writing on food and restaurants for 15 years. Follow her on Instagram: paloma.lacy
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