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Grace Brewer

We’ll take any excuse to wine and dine, but come Valentine’s Day all bets are off – especially since it falls on a Friday night this year.
This month, restaurants across the city have given us an abundance of limited-time set menus for the big day, so it’s easy to feel overwhelmed choosing somewhere for the perfect date night. That’s why we’ve selected our top six picks, which are sure to suit every couple.
Whether you’re dining with a foodie fanatic, an Instagram influencer, or with a date who’s notoriously difficult to please, we’ve got you covered.
And, if you need some brunch inspiration for other days of the year, we’ve rounded up these recommendations too.
For the hard-to-impress

Treat your special someone to a Valentine’s Day meal at the internationally renowned Nobu. Located at the Regent Hong Kong hotel, and featuring harbourview tables and a Japanese-Peruvian omakase dinner menu, Nobu Hong Kong is set to impress.
Seven courses are thoughtfully created with kokoro (heart) in mind. The menu includes Nobu-style sashimi yonten mori, carabiñero seafood ceviche, roasted lobster with a creamy uni sauce, and grilled Wagyu foie gras with crispy leeks and wasabi salsa.
An exclusive Valentine’s Day L’Amour cake (HK$530) is also available from the hotel. A personalised message can be written atop the vibrant red baked cheesecake with Japanese strawberry compote and cream cheese mousse.
Price: HK$3,288 per couple
When: Nobu’s Valentine’s omakase is available exclusively on February 14 and the Regent’s L’Amour Cake is available until February 28
For the romantic

Channel the city of love with timeless French dishes and live saxophone performances at À Poêle French Bistro, an invitingly casual spot hidden between Tai Koo and Quarry Bay. The affordable French restaurant will serve a special four-course dinner menu from 8pm for Valentine’s Day.
The meal begins with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine, and continues with a creamy prawn bisque and a choice of four starters: beef tartare, grilled asparagus à la grenobloise, foie gras terrine or a seafood platter. Main options include lobster risotto, seared strip loin, mushroom fettuccine and crispy duck confit, while profiteroles with vanilla cream and Valrhona chocolate complete the night.
Adding to the evening’s allure, Polish saxophonist Karol Kijas will serenade diners with soulful melodies throughout.
Price: HK$788 per couple
When: 8pm onwards on February 14
For the ‘gram

For the date who can’t resist a good picture, book a table high above the harbour and dine under the stars at Vista. An elegant Valentine’s Day dinner menu is available on February 13 and 14, complete with a photogenic heart-shaped dessert.
The dinner begins with grilled octopus and chickpea purée, beef tartare, and a decedent duck and truffle ravioli. For the main course, couples can choose between the slow-cooked braised beef cheek guancia or the delicate roasted halibut with a caponata and puttanesca sauce. A white chocolate mousse filled with sweet Amarena cherries – served with two spoons, of course – completes the meal.
Price: HK$2,776 per couple
When: February 13 and 14
For the foodie

Embrace the enchanting allure of the Cote d’Azur with La Petite Maison’s romantic ambience and the four-course Mediterranean Love Affair menu.
The feast, which showcases the seasonal flavours of ingredients from the South of France, includes starters like oysters with home-made smoked tabasco, topped with crispy quinoa, foie gras terrine, delicate tuna tartare, and a rich burrata with cherry tomatoes and basil.
A special crab risotto is then served for couples to share, before a choice of four quintessential French mains: duck confit, grilled Sagabuta pork, rib-eye steak, or the restaurant’s signature whole sea bream, all of which come with side dishes of chilli and ginger broccolini and sautéed green beans.
The sweet finale, Tarte Tropézienne à La Bergamote, is a romantic 1955 creation by Polish pastry chef Alexandre Micka – an indulgent cream-filled pastry infused with bergamot juice and grapefruit zest.
Price: HK$1,976 per couple
When: February 13 to 16
For an alfresco evening

Fish Bar at the JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong is taking the romance outside this Valentine’s Day with an alfresco seafood feast served poolside. Tables for two, set beneath the starry sky and breathtaking cityscape, are the setting for an indulgent set menu. The feast includes a seafood platter; French blue prawn bisque; cod mosaic and king crab leg, or surf-and-turf fillet mignon and langoustine; and a Valrhona praline chocolate cake.
The four-course meal can be complimented by a selection of thoughtfully curated gifts, from stunning rose bouquets and delicate chocolate boxes to an add-on bottle of Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial NV, all delivered to your table while you dine.
Price: HK$1,888 per couple
When: February 14
For the vibes

Love is in the air at Brazilian-Japanese restaurant Uma Nota, situated on the corner of Hollywood Road and Peel Street. For its special Valentine’s dinner menu, the restaurant will serve Nipo-Brasileiro food inspired by the streets of São Paulo. The meal includes a selection of starters, a main course and dessert – all served with a side of romance, naturally.
A Hokkaido scallop tartare, tuna tataki, roasted cauliflower, and whole baby pumpkin stuffed with prawns are served as starters to share, while charcoal-grilled Wagyu stars as the main course, served with butter-grilled leek and a Yakiniku sauce. To finish, Maça do Amor – Apple of Love, in Portuguese – features an apple ganache, apple jelly and a soft vanilla sponge cake inside a crisp red apple casing.
Price: HK$1,376 per couple
When: February 14


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Where to dine this Valentine’s Day: meals to impress every diner

Couples enjoying their Valentine’s Day dinner at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong’s Fish Bar can add on this fresh rose bouquet gift set. Photo: Handout

Nobu’s Valentine’s Day dinner menu. Photo: Handout

À Poêle French Bistro’s Valentine’s Day dinner. Photo: Handout

Valentine’s Day dinner at Vista. Photo: Handout

Oysters with home-made smoked tabasco and crispy quinoa at La Petite Maison. Photo: Handout

JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong’s Fish Bar will serve an alfresco feast for Valentine’s Day. Photo: Handout

Uma Nota’s Maça Do Amor with apple ganache, apple jelly and vanilla sponge cake. Photo: Handout

Dish in Focus: roasted eggplant at Terracotta Lamma

Roasted eggplant with whipped tahini and pistachio. Photo: Terracotta Lamma

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Full of flavour, the creamy and smoky eggplant continues to wow even the biggest of meat-lovers. Photo: Terracotta Lamma

Dish in Focus: Dressed crab at Magistracy Dining Room

The dressed Brighton Beach crab dish at Magistracy Dining Room elevates British cuisine with a twist. Photo: Magistracy Dining Room

Magistracy Dining Room’s executive chef, Alyn Williams. Photo: Magistracy Dining Room

Dressed Brighton Beach crab, alongside other new dishes introduced last year by executive chef Alyn Williams. Photo: Magistracy Dining Room

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Chef Antonio Oviedo of 22 Ships. Photo: Nicholas Wong

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Bedu’s famous Honey Baked Feta. Photo: Handout

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From alfresco feasts and omakase menus to French and Nipo-Brasileiro cuisines, our guide to Valentine’s Day dinners has something for every couple


From alfresco feasts and omakase menus to French and Nipo-Brasileiro cuisines, our guide to Valentine’s Day dinners has something for every couple.
