10 Valentine's Day Restaurants: Dinners and Set Menus to Book
Nothing like marking the occasion with flavors that excite in a location that evokes a romantic mood.
(SPOT.ph) Let’s face it: Valentine’s Day is as much a celebration of love as it is of good food—the two go hand in hand anyway. We say surprise your special someone with a meal to be remembered for the years to come. These dining spots in Manila with specials in time for love season have got you covered, so you can mark the occasion with flavors that excite in a location that evokes a romantic mood.
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Bibio
This small natural wine bar in Poblacion is hosting Aussie-Filipino chef Valentine Costuna of Le Chai restaurant for V-Day (apt, eh?). Costuna is known to herald seasonality in his cooking; he frequently makes use of fresh produce and seafood, along with the rustic elements of fire, charcoal, and smoke. Catch him at Bibio on February 14 to 15 (there are two seatings per night: 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.) as he whips up ala-carte plates of cured tuna with shiso and black sesame béarnaise; grilled chicken heart with makhani sauce; braised beef cheek with carrots, kimchi, and curry leaves, and more, to the tune of slow jams specially picked by DeeJae Paeste.
Bibio is at 5659 Don Pedro Street, Poblacion, Makati City. For inquiries and reservations, send a message to Bibio’s Instagram page or contact 0917-106-1265.
Morton’s the Steakhouse
For a textbook romantic steak dinner on Valentine’s day, look no further than Morton’s the Steakhouse. The steakhouse chain from Chicago’s taken care of all the guesswork and planning to prepare a five-course set for two (P14,000) available from February 13 to 16. It covers everything from appetizers (bacon steak, oysters on a half shell, or bacon sea scallops), soup (French onion), salad (caesar or chopped house salad), a USDA Prime steak of your choice (filet mignon, New York strip, or plain or Cajun ribeye) with sides (choose two from the following: mac and cheese, garlic rice, truffled cream corn, cream spinach, and sour cream mashed potato), a bottle of wine, and dessert.
Morton's the Steakhouse is at Uptown Eastgate, Uptown Mall, 9th Avenue, Taguig. For inquiries and reservations, contact 0917-144-9415 or visit Morton’s the Steakhouse’s website. You can also check out their Instagram page.
Bar Flora
The gin and tea bar in Quezon City is treating couples to exclusive three-course dinner sets (P2,888) featuring its new dishes. You’ll start with Flora’s winning Pineapple Cups then move to bites (Ikura Truffle Uni, and Cacao & Beer); a main of your choice (Mushroom Rendang, or Cacao Pork Belly); Strawberry Tiramisu for dessert; and Valentine's cocktails. This is available only on February 14, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Bar Flora is at 49 Scout Rallos Street, Quezon City. For inquiries and reservations, send a message to Bar Flora’s Instagram page.
Seva
Relatively hidden location aside, Seva is probably one of San Juan’s best date spots, and they’ve got quite the treat for diners on Valentine’s Day. On their menu are new and old Seva specials: bites of Seva’s “most loved”; Oyster; Spicy Vodka Rigatoni; Iberico; Short Rib; and Panna Cotta. Rates go for P4,500 per head and this is available on February 14, with seating options of 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 8 p.m.
Seva is at 2/F LYH Building, 714 Abad Santos Street, Little Baguio, San Juan. For inquiries and reservations, send a message to 0917-804-5662 on Viber, or to Seva’s Instagram page.
Your Local
If you prefer to (literally) spice things up for Valentine’s, wink wink, consider Your Local’s set menu (P4,500/head) that makes playful use of Asian flavors. You’ll start with bites of crab- and coconut-topped kropek and trout, mentaiko, and nori over chicharon; from there you’ll move to courses like kaffir-scented tuna with somen; “MSG” or mantou, shiitake, and gorgonzola; lamb pares with tinigib corn and sambal; Hainan chicken with cauliflower; halibut with collagen and muscat grapes; Wagyu beef, miso, pumpkin, and mixed grains; plus two desserts and two beverages. This is available on February 13 and 14, with two seatings available per night: 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Your Local is at 106 Esteban Street, Legazpi Village, Makati City. For inquiries and reservations, contact 0977-487-9236. You can also check out Your Local’s Instagram page.
Toka Wine
This small Katipunan gem is perfect if you’re looking for a cozy, low-key yet effortlessly chic space to dine (and drink!) this Valentine’s Day. They’ve got ala-carte specials exclusive to the occasion: Beef Tartare underlined by salsa macha and crispy potato (P490); Local Blue Crab with seaweed rice and crab fat creme (P750); and Braised Lamb Meatballs with tomato and anchovies (P580). Also on the lineup are wines by the glass: JM Sélèque “Solessance” Extra Brut (P650) and Terraviva Montepulciano 2021 (P450) that you can sip on leisurely while exchanging sweet nothings with your special someone. Toka’s regular menu and other wine bottles will be available as well. Catch these Valentine’s specials from February 13 to 15.
Toka Wine is at Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City. For inquiries and reservations, send a message to Toka Wine’s Instagram page.
Sagana
French food is a no-fail for Valentine’s and Sagana’s Chef Marc Aubry has prepared a special set menu (P2,750/person) for patrons on Valentine’s Day. On the lineup: a “special cocktail,” your choice between Tomato & Ossetra Caviar Mousse with Salad or Seared Duck Foie Gras with Raspberry Vinegar Sauce; Cream of Cèpe Mushrooms & Celery for your soup; a palate cleanser of Fresh Banana & Don Papa Rum Sherbet; your main of choice (Roasted Scallops & Prawns, or Grilled Venison Medallion); Dark Chocolate Mousse for dessert; and coffee or tea with white chocolate strawberries.
Sagana is at G/F Net One Center, 3rd Avenue corner 26th Street, Bonifacio Global City. For For inquiries and reservations, contact 8815-8801 or 0917-632-7946. You can also check out Sagana’s Instagram page.
Lampara
This Neo-Filipino bistro gives us fresh ways to see (and taste) local flavors, and for Valentine’s they’ve got a seven-course menu (P4,600/head) that showcases what they do best. Hokkaido Scallops are paired with dayap and chorizo pudpud; and Uni, with eggplant and mango. There’s also Burrata with tomato, bone marrow and liver, Lapu-lapu with tamarind, coconut and ginger; Iberico Secreto with black garlic; Oxtail in a peanut sauce; and a halo-halo esque Pavlova with coconut mascarpone, sweet potato, banana, and ube.
Lampara is at 5883 Enriquez Street, Poblacion, Makati City. For inquiries and reservations, contact 0917-173-5883 or send a message to Lampara’s Instagram page.
La Vie en Rose
Fancy a truly hidden spot? Look no further than La Vie en Rose, whose low-key location in an apartment building in a residential area of Poblacion adds to its mystique and charm. For Valentine’s Day—February 14, with dinner seatings at 6 p.m and 8:30 p.m.—they’re offering the Hearts and Roses five-course sets which features the likes of ceviche in pie tee shells, scallops paired with cauliflower puree; spinach-stuffed tortellini; your preferred main (this dictates the price per head—choose from Chicken, P2900; Lobster, P3,900; or Steak, P4,300); and tiramisu for dessert. You and the S.O. can also opt to add on their cocktail (P1,500) or wine (P1,500) pairing options.
La Vie en Rose is in Poblacion, Makati City. For inquiries and reservations, fill out the reservation form or send a message to La Vie en Rose’s Instagram page.
Narra Bistro & Café
If you’re looking for a relaxed but no less romantic date venue, we’ve got just the thing. Quezon City’s Narra Bistro & Café has a reasonably priced three-course menu (P3,500/two people) that’ll take you through an appetizer (Tuna Tartare, Wild Mushroom Soup, or Straciatella Salad), main (USDA Angus Ribeye, Sous Vide Pork Tomahawk, or Grilled Prawn), and dessert (Berry Pavlova), plus drinks (wine, sangria, cocktails). The set menu is available from February 14 to 15.
Narra Bistro & Café is at 104 Scout Oscar M. Alcaraz Street, Quezon City. For inquiries and reservations, send a message to Narra Bistro & Café’s Instagram page.