In a dilemma about where to go for the big Valentine's Day date? If you want to go all out with plenty of hearts, hearty meals and of course, bubbly cocktails and sweet treats, take a look at what some of these restaurants are offering:
Daniell's Tavern
If you want to travel to eras gone by with your SO, Daniell's Tavern is a good pick with its royal ambience, colonial influences and live ghazals. This Valentine's Day, they're serving dishes like Memsahib's Muse {shallow fried coconut and poppy seeds dumplings and General's Pride {potatoes stuffed with dry nuts and aromatic Indian spices, golden baked in a clay oven}.
Where: The Imperial, Janpath
Nearest Metro Station: Janpath
Contact: 011 41116607
Price: INR 14,000 for two, for a four-course meal
Timings: 6.30pm - 11.45pm
Ziu
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Sign up for a three-course candlelit dinner and a bottle of wine to share for a pre-Valentine's dinner on 13th night, or a brunch on 14th comprising unlimited white and red wine with romantic tunes playing in the background. With Ziu's progressive Thai menu, you're both bound to go home happy.
Where: Sangam Courtyard, Major Somnath Marg, Sector-9 RK Puram
Nearest Metro Station: AIIMS
Contact: 011 26180711
Price: INR 2,999 for two
Timings: 12pm – 3pm; 7pm – 12pm
Fio Cookhouse
Fio is always a popular choice for those who want to dine outdoors. For Valentine's Day, they're bringing out their prettiest twinkling lights and adorning the space in pink and red. Their specials include the Love Volcano, White Chocolate and Strawberry Ooze Cake and Strawberry Sorbet.
Sip on some Spiced Pineapple Passion and Vanilla Rose Kiss.
Where: Epicuria, Nehru Place
Nearest Metro Station: Nehru Place
Contact: 011 26281026
Price: INR 3,500 for two {approx.}
Timings: 12pm - 12.30am
SodaBottleOpenerWala
The Parsi restaurant is doing a Bambaiyya Special Love Tiffin for two on V-Day. Highlights include Crispy Corn Bhel, Bombay Biryani, Seafood Bhel, Chicken/Paneer Sanju Baba, Kala Khatta Cheesecake and Ferrero Rocher Cake.
Where: 73, Khan Market; 3, Ground Floor, DLF Cyber Hub, Gurgaon
Nearest Metro Station: Khan Market; Sikanderpur
Contact: 011 43504778 {Khan Market}, +91 9971839456 {Gurgaon}
Price: Starting at INR 950 + taxes
Timings: 11.30am - 11pm
Jamie’s Italian
Jamie's Italian has wooed us with its Sausage Pappardelle and sumptuous salads in the past, and has now launched a hearty menu for Valentine's Day. Expect platters of bruschetta, sole fillets, Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks, Baked Alaska and the Hanky Panky Valentine cocktail {gin and strawberries}.
Where: Third Floor, Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj
Nearest Metro Station: Chhattarpur
Contact: 011 40870032
Price: INR 1,500 for two {excluding alcohol + tax}
Timings: 12pm – 11pm
Dao
One of our favourite destinations for dim sums, Dao offers a selection of delectable soups, a wide range of salads, appetisers, and main courses with curries, seafood and meats along with stir-fried fare.
Their Valentine's lunch features a five-course set meal, where each course comes with a different wine.
Where: N -17, N Block Market, GK 1
Nearest Metro Station: Kailash Colony
Contact: +91 9555996655
Price: INR 1,475 + taxes per person
Timings: 12pm - 4pm
Smoke House Deli
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Smoke House Deli is all set to take you on a boozy trip with a range of cocktails created only for V-Day. Choose from Cinnamon Cherry made with orange vodka, Dill or No Dill {fresh dill muddled with elderflower and gin}, Pomegranate and Thyme {made with tequila} and Love Mary {the Bloody Mary with a spicy twist}.
Where: For a complete list of outlets, click here.
Price: Starting at INR 425 onwards
Timings: 11am - 12am
Guppy by Ai
Enjoy a five-course meal comprising sushi, pork ribs, oysters with rice, noodles and dessert at Guppy. Take in the colourful interiors as you make colourful plans with your sweetie.
Where: 28, Main Market, Lodhi Colony
Nearest Metro Station: JLN Stadium
Contact: 011 24690005-6
Price: INR 3,700 + taxes for two
Timings: 7pm
Sevilla
Sevilla is one of the most romantic restaurants in the city, with its charming outdoor area and its structured canopies. Come Valentine's Day and you can sign up for packages comprising GH Mumm Champagne, a special degustation menu, flowers, candles and personalised butler services.
Where: 12 Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Road {Aurangzeb Road}
Nearest Metro Station: Khan Market
Contact: 011 39555096, +91 9971718208
Price: Couple packages ranging between INR 14,999 - INR 99,999
Timings: 7pm - 11.45pm
Odeon Social
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With DJ Doktor Daniel playing deep house and techno music through the evening and free-flowing Moet and Chandon, Social's V-Day cocktails {Adam's Apple, Stupid Cupid, Saint Valentine} and Chandon signature cocktails on offer, this one's great for couples who want to party. All that and Odeon Social's nostalgia-inducing interiors makes for a pretty fun night, we think.
Where: 23, First Floor, Odeon Building, Radial 5, D Block, Connaught Place
Nearest Metro Station: Rajiv Chowk
Contact: 011 45652737, +91 7838090132
Price: INR 3,000 for a couple
Timings: 10am – 12.30am
Yauatcha
Yauatcha has carefully crafted its special Valentine’s Day menu which will be on offer on both 13th and 14th February. This comprises four courses of exquisite food {we're already lusting after the dim sums}. The Crunchy Caramel and macarons make for great meal enders.
Where: Second Floor, Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj
Nearest Metro Station: Chattarpur
Contact: 011 49584400
Price: INR 1,500 + taxes per person
Timings: 12pm – 12am
Diva Italian
Chef Ritu Dalmia has curated a special three-course Aphrodisiac Menu for 14th Feb. Indulge in the likes of Roasted Fig, Caramelised Quiche with Saffron Sauce, Butter Poached Lobster tail, Duck Confit Butternut Squash and a variety of desserts.
Where: M-8-A, M Block Market, Greater Kailash 2
Nearest Metro Station: Nehru Place
Contact: 011 29215673
Price: Starting at INR 1,650 + taxes per person
Timings: 11.30am - 11.30pm
7 Degrees Brauhaus
7 Degrees Brauhaus is planning both a Valentine's brunch as well as a soiree. With unlimited sparkling wine, freshly-brewed German beer and eats such as Parsley Dusted Basa Fish with Blue Cheese Dip, Lemon Grass Flavored Chicken Skewer, Gratinated Stuffed Mushroom with Blue Cheese and Baby Spinach, this one's bound to be a grand affair.
Where: South Point Mall, Sector-53, Golf Course road, Gurgaon
Nearest Metro Station: Huda City Centre
Contact: +91 9999486910, +91 9560827722
Price: Starting at INR 4,000 +taxes per couple
Timings: 12pm - 4pm; 7pm - 12am
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