If you or your partner truly understand love, then you'll know that the most direct route to the heart, is through the stomach! And since we're playing Cupid this year, LBB has filtered out the top ten places that blend ambience and gourmet food to bring you the best of all things sugar and spice (across all budgets and cuisines!). All you need to do is book yourself a table, and let the chef help you wow your significant other.
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Smoke House Deli
Yauatcha
With a view of the Ulsoor lake, Yauatcha is offering a few specials including Asian Greens Soup with Tofu, Prawn and Chive Dumpling, Red Snapper in Assam sauce and Vegetable Toban Fried Rice. End with the Crunchy Caramel dessert.
Where: Level 5, 1 MG Road Mall, MG Road
When: February 13 and 14, noon onwards until 11pm
Contact: +91 9222222800
Price: INR 3,000 for two
Check out their website here.
Shangri-La
Across all specialty restaurants (Caprese, Ssaffron and Yataii), there’s Valentine Menus. Think Japanese Kaisen Heart Okonomiyaki – heart shaped Japanese pizza, Indian Dilwala Paneer Tikka, Mediterranean Pan Fried Grouper Fish or Steamed Rose Buns with Chocolate Dipped Strawberry. Or hit up Shang Palace for the regal décor and four-course set menu including two glasses of sparkling wine or two glasses of cocktails
Where: Shangri-La Hotel, 56-6B, Palace Road
When: February 14. Find the restaurant timings here.
Contact: 080 45126100
Price: INR 5,000 for two upwards
Check out their website here.
Smoke House Deli
Make it magical at the brunch buffet at this charming place. Apart from salads, grills (we’re eyeing Kefir Soaked Chicken with Organic Red Rice and Brown Rice Flakes) and pastas, there will be unlimited select alcohol too. Plus, Nitro desserts to heat things up. There will even be special Valentine cocktails (pomegranate and thyme), and Chandon Rose by the glass, for added glamour (and cost).
Find your nearest Smoke House Deli here.
When: February 14, 12.30pm-4pm
Price: INR 1,200 for two
Find them on Facebook here.
Check out their website here.
Three Dots And A Dash
This is next best if you can’t actually make it to Hawaii. From fruity cocktails and more potent ones, to Lamb Shank, Chicken Kebabs and Paprika Chicken, there’s a host of authentic Hawaiian fare on the cards. Or opt for the couple’s Tiki cocktails at INR 500.
Where: 840/1, 100 Feet Road, Metro Pillar 56 & 57, Indiranagar
When: February 13, 8pm
Contact: +91 9148152788
Price: INR 1,500
Find them on Facebook here.
Check out their website here.
Shiro
A chauffeur driven sedan will transport you for a grand Oriental treat. Start off with Spicy Soup, and then have XO Prawn (fitting, no?) before tucking into Japanese and Vietnamese Grilled Chicken or Fish, to be had with Japanese Curried Risotto and Spiced Sweet Potato Tempura. All with a bottle of Chandon to sip on. Finish off with Mandarin Chocolate Velvet Cake here. Plus, a hamper with chocolates, and spa and merchandise vouchers.
Where: 222, 2nd Floor, UB City Mall, Vittal Mallya Road
When: February 13 and 14, 7.30pm to 11.30pm
Contact: 080 41738861
Price: INR 4,500 for two
Find them on Facebook here.
Check out their website here.
High Ultra Lounge
They’re calling it Cupid’s Collection, and it involves cocktails named Prisoner of Love, Tied Promise, Lovebite and Secret Love Potion. After toasting with that, tuck into a special canapé menu with dishes like Asian Style Stir Fried Chicken Chop with Toasted Garlic Bread, Rice Cracker with Mix Vegetable Salsa, Mozzarella Cheese Skewer with Cherry Tomato and Homemade Pesto Sauce.
Where: Rooftop, World Trade Centre, Malleswaram
When: February 14-29, 9pm onwards.
Contact: 080 45674567
Price: INR 6,000
Find them on Facebook here.
Check out their website here.
I & Monkey
Pick from Cottage Cheese Finger, Bang Bang Prawns, Risotto, Veggie Shepherd Pie and Char Grilled Tenderloin among others, as this place is on an unlimited starters, drinks and a single main course offer.
Where: 968, 12th Main, HAL, Indira Nagar, 2nd Stage
When: February 14, 11.45am-11pm
Contact: 080 40923656
Price: INR 3,999
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Check out their website here.
100Ft. Boutique Bar and Restaurant
Source: 100ft Boutique Restaurant
Dreamy ambience meets brunch for a special five-course menu here, and it even extends all the way to dinner. Chosen carefully, the menu comprises aphrodisiac ingredients like oysters, avocado, chocolate, banana, honey, strawberry and even some pomegranate.
Where: 777/i, 100 feet Road, Indiranagar
When: February 14, Noon-4pm and 6.30pm-11pm
Contact: 080 25277752
Price: INR 1,899 for brunch, dinner is INR 4,999 for two including alcohol
Find them on Facebook here.
Check out their website here.
Cubbon Pavillion – ITC Gardenia
From Biryani and Roast Chicken to decadent desserts and cheese platters, spoil your significant other silly at this coffee shop. And while gourmet food is a given, pair it with cocktails and bubbly.
Where: 1 Residency Road
When: February 14, 12noon-3.30pm and 7pm-11.30pm
Contact: 080 22119898
Price: INR 4,500 for two
Check out their website here.
TGIFriday’s
TGIFriday’s keeps it casual with a regular and a premium offering. Think Chicken Wings, Jalapeno Cheese Dynabites, burgers of all kinds, pizzas, tacos, Fajitas, Fish and Chip and then dessert. The Premium package throws in cocktails like Blackberry LIIT, Mojitos and Martinis.
Find your nearest TGIFriday’s here
When: February 12 to 14, 12 noon to 1am; Sunday until 11.30pm
Contact: INR 1,990 upwards
Price: INR 1,990 upwards
Find them on Facebook here.
Check out their website here.
Featured image: Shangri-La