9 Romantic dining experiences for a perfect date night this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to spoil your special someone with a romantic meal. No matter where you are, there’s a dreamy spot nearby, each with its own unique charm and specials to set the mood. From cosy candlelit dinners to indulgent multi-course feasts, Dineplan has rounded up some of the top Valentine’s Day offers to help you plan a date to remember and keep the spark burning.
Cape Town
NV-80 (Sea Point, Cape Town)
Price: R660 per person
Spend Valentine’s Day at NV-80 Grill & Bar and enjoy date night with an exclusive 3-course dinner designed for you and your special someone.
COY (V&A Waterfront, Cape Town)
Price: R1,500 per person
Enjoy a 7-course menu for lunch or dinner, paired with Creation’s wines. When you arrive, you’ll receive a glass of Creation Elation MCC, oysters, petit fours, a rose, and a red-is-the-colour-of-love R&R take-home cocktail.
The Red Room by Chefs Warehouse (Gardens, Cape Town)
Price: R1,200 per person
This Valentine’s Day, treat your special someone to dinner at The Red Room at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel. Enjoy a flavour-packed 4-course pan-Asian dinner and cocktail designed to impress by Chef Caroline Lamb.
Winelands & surrounds
Baccō Estate (Paarl, Western Cape)
Price: R750 per person
Enjoy a welcome glass of Baccō Estate Chardonnay 2024 before tucking into a 3-course cicchetti-style tasteful, rich and indulgent menu, perfectly paired with Baccō wines. A date for the wine lovers, or those looking to expand their wine repertoire.
Johannesburg & surrounds
Alto 234 (Sandton, Johannesburg)
Price: R900 per person
A romantic evening awaits for the cosmopolitan couple at Alto 234! Treat that special someone to a glass of Champagne on arrival, a 3-course set menu, and a live performance. This rooftop bar is the highest building in Africa, be sure to enjoy romantic sunset or nighttime views.
Truffles on the Park (Sandton, Johannesburg)
Price: R750 per person
Make your reservation at Truffles on the Park for a romantic evening, including a welcome glass of Boschendal Brut Rosé, 3-course dinner, an amuse bouche, and a chocolate friandise to end on a sweet note.
Kleinkaap Picnics (Centurion)
Price: upon enquiry
Spoil your date to a romantic picnic and a glass of wine in the forest at Kleinkaap. Intimate and thoughtfully curated, this outdoor experience makes a great daytime date.
Durban & surrounds
The LivingRoom at Summerhill (Cowies Hill, Pinetown)
Price: upon enquiry
A rare gem in Durban, The LivingRoom, warm, welcoming and intimate, usually only offers its ‘Experience’ menu in the evenings, but is making a special exception on Valentine’s Day. Lunchtime lovers can now enjoy one of the country’s top dining destinations from 12h00, with last orders at 13h00.
Grimaldi’s Cotswold Downs (Cotswold Downs Golf & Country Estate, Hillcrest)
Price: R395 or R850 per person
Grimaldi’s is bringing the romance this Valentine’s Day with two special 3-course set menus featuring Italian classics like pappardelle with lamb ragu and a lover’s surf and turf. Expect a romantic movie on the big screen, a DJ setting the mood, and plenty of good food to enjoy.
Courtesy of Dineplan