Experience a glorious Polish feast this Valentine’s Day, with Platzki’s Valentine’s set menu. Highlights include Duck Breast Tartare, Pan-Fried Fillet with red wine and chocolate jus, and Naleniki crepes with mascarpone and rum. Pair it with the Sweet, Sweet Love cocktail, a mix of chocolate vodka, orange, and coffee. £50 per person (£60 with Ryba), pre-order at the website and do it without delay. Platzki never disappoints.

This February, the family-run Italian restaurant group San Carlo, invites guests to take a step onto the streets of Italy to experience the magic of the country’s romantic spirit with two limited-edition cocktails designed to set the perfect mood for love.

Available from February 13th to 16th, 2025 at all San Carlo Locations across the UK, these cocktails embody the essence of romance, taking you on a sensory journey that captures the heart and the soul of Italy.

This Valentine’s Day, say ‘te quiero’ courtesy of one of these wonderful artisan gift boxes from Abeja Tapas. A beautiful selection of produce, sourced from Granada in Southern Spain. We’ve even wangled a unique discount code for you lucky lot, valid till the end of the month: CT10 for 10% off.

Owner Ana is also running a supper club on Valentine’s Day at Cafe Azul in Wilmslow. £78 per couple for delicious food and a warm, friendly atmosphere. What’s not to love? Check the Abeja socials for more details.

Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly’s Valentine’s Packages offer romance and relaxation. The Valentine’s Day Package (£189+ per night) includes a three-course meal, prosecco, luxury stay, and breakfast, available from 7th to 16th February 2025. For pure indulgence, the “Adore & Restore” spa experience adds extra pampering. Book now via Marriott’s website using promo code ‘ES2’ for the special Valentine’s rate.

James Martin Manchester’s Valentine’s Menu runs from 12th-15th February, offering a three-course meal with a glass of bubbles for £55 per person. Highlights include a Steak & Lobster sharer, Chicken & Red Pepper Terrine, and Chocolate & Pistachio Fondant. Oysters and extra bubbles are available for £10 more. Booking essential!

Suki Suki’s “Love in Bloom” Valentine’s Menu runs from 14th to 16th February at £30 per person, including Prosecco, a three-course meal, and dishes like Nagoya ramen, katsu curry, and a double chocolate dragon egg dessert. Plus, the street food bar now stays open until 12 am on weekends and serves late-night munch boxes until 4am on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays – idea for those post-night-out cravings.

Chef Patron Paul Askew and his team are ready to celebrate in Liverpool with a range of Valentine’s experiences. Guests can enjoy a prix fixe lunch or early evening service, or opt for a full Celebration Menu with an optional wine flight.

In The Moriarty Room, a special collaboration with Penhaligon’s offers wonderful aromas, a three-course menu, drinks, and a fragrance voucher. Meanwhile, The Art School Cellars features a Valentine’s Afternoon Tea from 2-4pm and live music from 6-10pm for pre- and post-dinner drinks.

This Valentine’s Day, INNSiDE By Meliá redefines tradition with its Share The Love campaign. From 14th–16th February, guests are invited to celebrate with friends and family instead of the usual “table for two.” Enjoy next-level Italian dishes, creative cocktails, and special surprises at INNSiDE’s in-house restaurants for a fresh take on Valentine’s dining.

King Street Townhouse has unveiled a calendar of romance to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Manchester. It’s got the lot: exquisite dining experiences, serene spa treatments, or the cosiest, most romantic movie nights in Manchester.

What’s better than wine and walking with your beau? Make a day of it with Manchester Wine Tours. We’ve even managed a discount code for you lucky, lucky lot: VDAY25 for £5 off a tour on 14, 15 or 16 Feb.

CitySuites II has you all set for the big day: the City Romance Package and Embankment Kitchen’s ‘The Love Club’ set menu. Team a couple’s retreat with a specially curated luxurious meal, with live music each night (from 13th to 15th February).

RE:TREAT at The Lowry Hotel has a selection of curated Valentine’s packages, designed to transport yourself and your partner to a place of romantic bliss.

Liverpool’s stunning Municipal Hotel has a host of Valentine options for the big day so treat your special someone to an overnight stay in five-star luxury. Chocolate-dipped strawberries, Municipal Champagne and rose petals on the bed, it’s got the lot.

The Refuge restaurant’s stylish Winter Garden is the perfect dining solution for couples looking for a bite to eat in a glamorous setting.

Stray is the perfect spot for a pre or post-dinner date drink, plus it’s open until midnight so you can make a late night of it.

Enjoy a foodie night out with your favourite person. Cook a meal to remember at Food Sorcery, then kick back and enjoy. Go here to book, and remember one ticket is for two people – you cook your meal together.

Never has there been a venue more suited to ‘date night’ than Beeswing. It’s a beautiful, intimate space, and that’s exactly what you want from a Love Day © destination.

Manchester’s awesome GRUB has a few great stuff planned for Valentine’s season, some lovey-dovey, some not, all excellent. Expect cupcake decorating, landscape painting, Love Birds and more. Dive into their website for more info.

Dark, cosy and full of exceptional booze concoctions. What could be more suitable?

One of the most dazzling restaurants in the Lake District, everyone should make a visit to this Pacific Rim inspired restaurant, and what better day than International Love Day?

Like the sound of Baha? Make a night of it and book a stay at the glorious Cranleigh Boutique, just a minute or so around the corner and purveyor of some of the most luxurious and, dare we say… amorous-inducing hotel rooms imaginable.

With soft candlelight and a carefully curated selection of dishes, Manchester’s favourite pub is an ideal place to share an evening with your loved one.

Rather just have a night in cooking for your boo? Match it with wine from the wonderful independent wine shop Reserve Wines.